Business of Design ™ | Interior Designers, Decorators, Stagers, Stylists, Architects & Landscapers

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EP 372 | Kitchen Aid with Chef Maddy Goldberg

Apr 16 2024 42 mins  
It’s one thing to design a kitchen. It’s an entirely different matter to cook in one. If you are an interior design professional who renovates or designs these important spaces, you’ll love getting advice from a professional who has cooked in a hundred different homes. In this episode we learn: - questions to ask clients before you begin their kitchen renovation - tips for de

EP 371 | Media Training with Jennifer Convy

Apr 09 2024 34 mins  
Yes, it can be scary to face an audience and stand in the spotlight. However, there are simple techniques you can use to harness your energy and transform it into excitement, rather than fear. In this episode we learn: - an instant technique to combat nerves and fear - what to practice before speaking or doing a presentation - a one-minute crash course in media Success is not an ac

EP 370 | Help, I Need An Assistant with Gina Cotner

Apr 02 2024 36 mins  
When someone asks you about your fantasy life, do you immediately think of your Hollywood crush or, are you so deep in the weeds that an assistant is where your mind goes? Ah yes. An assistant. A magical, mythical creature who can do all the tasks you don’t have time to do, plus keep you organized, answer your emails, deal with client headaches, and generally solve most of your p

EP 369 | Be the Expert with Kimberley Seldon

Mar 26 2024 30 mins  
It's not how many years you've been in business. It's not how many clients you’ve serviced. It's not even about always knowing what to say to your clients or trades or staff. Being an expert begins with mindset. If you develop the mindset of an expert, you will become an expert. How do you develop an expert’s mindset? By relying on written, repeatable systems that support your

EP 368 | Hotels to Home with Darcy Guttwein

Mar 19 2024 31 mins  
Show your clients how to live like a VIP in their own homes by using those amazing hotel experiences to elevate the lifestyle you incorporate into your design projects. In this episode we learn: - play concierge for yourself and your design clients to elevate daily rituals - excavate your vacations and hotel experiences to find elements worth bringing home or to your clients - thin

EP 367 | Lighten Up live at KBIS

Mar 12 2024 38 mins  
The Humorous Side of Design Insert laughter, smirks, and relatable cringing in your day during this entertaining, engaging panel discussion. Join Kimberley on the KBIS stage for a candid exploration of the humorous moments, horror stories, unconventional client requests and unexpected twists. The result? Invaluable lessons learned by seasoned designers who have beautifully navigate

EP 366 | Life By Design with Cortney McDermott

Mar 05 2024 37 mins  
How to transform without ‘doing’ anything and how shifting your attention and awareness can change everything in your life. In this episode we learn: - what you think about grows - continually assess where your attention is going when you want to improve something in your business - actively listening to clients gets you closer to satisfying their deepest wishes - your client�

EP 365 | Feast or Famine with Danielle Hendon

Feb 27 2024 36 mins  
Managing fluctuating client cycles of feast-to-famine can produce anxiety in even the most seasoned professionals. Anticipating annual trends where business slows down such as holiday time or the height of summer can help. But navigating longer ebbs and flows is part of any business owners journey. Let’s talk about the essential skills required to cope with feast-to-famine. In th

EP 364 | 24 Qs for 2024 Part 4 Staff with Kimberley Seldon

Feb 20 2024 30 mins  
In this 4-part series, Kimberley will answer 24 questions in honour of 2024. We’ve broken it down into categories that focus on clients, projects, business, and staff. In this final episode, Cheryl will ask Kimberley 6 questions about staff. 1. Did you ever have trouble keeping staff? 2. What’s the secret to retaining staff? 3. We’ve heard you say you suck at hiring. Why? 4.

EP 363 | 24 Qs for 2024 Part 3 Business with Kimberley Seldon

Feb 13 2024 30 mins  
In this 4-part series, Kimberley will answer 24 questions in honour of 2024. We’ve broken it down into categories that focus on clients, projects, business, and staff. In this episode, Cheryl will ask Kimberley 6 questions about business. 1. What is your favorite line in your contract? 2. What is the first change you would recommend to a designer who is new to systems? 3. What is