Business of Design ® | Interior Designers, Decorators, Architects & Landscapers Kimberley Seldon
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Business of Design® is the #1 trusted business training resource for design professionals around the world. Join thousands of design professional already using our field-tested project management strategies and enjoy increased confidence, improved client retention, greater profits and a business that thrives.
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EP 374 | Systems and the Solution with Holli Appelquist
Two years ago, when designer Holli Appelquist joined Business of Design® and began to implement the systems. She anticipated improvements to her projects, but she was blown away by the positive changes in her life. She finally enjoyed the work-life balance that previously eluded her. She had more time to work on the tasks she loved doing. More time off during the work week and more time off for holidays. She was able to delegate to staff and their satisfaction improved. Profits soared. Today, Holli is the confident business owner she always wanted to be.
In this episode we learn:
- establish a company mission and define your values, then live by them
- integrity matters, define it and honor it
- adding systems allows you to take more time off, to have more breathing space in your week
Success is not an accident. It's a strategy.
Business of Design® is that strategy. Become a member, today.
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EP 373 | Rebuild with BOD™ with the Holli Appelquist Team
Could you start over? Let’s say you’ve been in business a few years, or more. You’ve given it your all, but you still aren’t where you dreamed you’d be by now. Would you just keep plugging away, or would you be willing to try something new? Would you be willing to adopt the BOD™ systems? In this episode, designer Holli Appelquist shares how she joined BOD™ and transformed her company, her profitability, and her life, in one year.
In this episode we learn:
- you can actively target the profitability you want
- establish a company mission and define your values, then live by them
- look for new hires adjacent to your interior design firm
- employees love how easy it is to train with systems in place
- adding systems allows you to take on more projects and work less
- systems give you confidence
Success is not an accident. It's a strategy.
Business of Design® is that strategy. Become a member, today.
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EP 372 | Kitchen Aid with Chef Maddy Goldberg
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 designing a kitchen that functions well
- pet peeves to avoid
- why it’s important to say yes and follow the opportunity
- how to stay motivated with your social media efforts
Success is not an accident. It's a strategy.
Business of Design® is that strategy. Become a member, today.
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EP 371 | Media Training with Jennifer Convy
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 accident. It's a strategy.
Business of Design® is that strategy. Become a member, today.
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EP 370 | Help, I Need An Assistant with Gina Cotner
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 problems. Sound about right?
In this episode we learn:
- make a list of the tasks you love doing and the tasks you hate doing
- imagine if you could turn over the tasks you hate to someone else
- create training videos in advance of hiring
- to retain staff, share the accolades
- allow yourself to delegate tasks that you may enjoy, but take a lot of your time
Success is not an accident. It's a strategy.
Business of Design® is that strategy. Become a member, today.
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EP 369 | Be the Expert with Kimberley Seldon
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 business and life goals.
In this episode we learn:
- I am the expert I am the prize.
- I am on a mission to help.
- I can only do that if you let me lead.
- All will not follow, and that is OK.
Success is not an accident. It's a strategy.
Business of Design® is that strategy. Become a member, today.
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Customer Reviews
I feel less alone!
Since i started my business two years ago i always felt alone, nobody to talk to about the real problems and issues i am facing in my business. I always used to talk to my husban who has a good heart and supports me but has no clue about the design business(he works in finance) I am not very confident so anything he would say would affect me and my actions and not for the better..
This podcast is sooo useful and i am so glad I discovered it!
So helpful! Can’t get enough.
I came across this Podcast not long ago and I cannot stop listening!! I am new in the Interior Design business, as before I was mainly doing it as a hobby. I just needed some perspective and how to gain the confidence to value myself and my work. Kimberly’s topics are spot on and I love how much information there is here on the how, what, when, how much of the ID business. Essential for anyone looking for info that is just not available anywhere, at least not like this. Thanks Kimberly!