Business of Design ® | Interior Designers, Decorators, Architects & Landscapers

Kimberley Seldon
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Business of Design ® | Interior Designers, Decorators, Architects & Landscapers

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. It’s time to take control of your business. Become a member of Business of Design®, today: https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&campaign=podcast

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    EP 399 | First Hire with Miriam and Hilary

    If you could wave a magic wand and go back in time, who would you add to your team first? A bookkeeper, like our guests today? A sales agent, like Kimberley? An assistant? An office manager? The choices are vast. Here’s what to think about as you build your team. In this episode we learn: - know the strengths and weaknesses of your employees and then build around their style of working - assume the best of your employee, but look for opportunities to verify results - create boundaries and expectations that are clearly defined - allow failure to be part of your cost of doing business Success is not an accident. It's a strategy. Business of Design® is that strategy. Become a member, today. https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&campaign=podcast

    44 min

  2. OCT 15

    EP 398 | Hourly, Flat, Hybrid Contracts with Kimberley Seldon

    Not all contracts are created equal. An hourly fee contract has distinct advantages but so does a flat fee contract. Then there’s the hybrid contract. Which one is right for you? To be honest, it doesn’t matter which you use. All work effectively, provided you know how to calculate required funds, how to ask for the required funds and how to maintain control of the funds. In this episode we learn: - BOD™ finally has an ebook and an audio book - which contract is right for you—hourly, flat, hybrid - learn how to ask for the money you need - learn how to calculate up-front fees Success is not an accident. It's a strategy. Business of Design® is that strategy. Become a member, today. https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&campaign=podcast

    23 min

  3. OCT 8

    EP 397 | Tune Up Your Appointment Engine with Nikki Nash - Part 2

    Do you have an appointment engine? Yup, says our guest, Nikki Nash, you have one. The real question is, are you using it and is it tuned up? There are three categories where you can focus your attention and achieve big results.  In this episode we learn: - you must go where your ideal prospect is (a place you can show up confidently) - capture their attention and spark a conversation with a clear, consistent offer - communicate your offer clearly - get the client’s contact information and schedule a first date - after the first date goes well, metaphorically go on the next until they have everything needed to make a decision - propose to the clients and take your relationship to the next level Success is not an accident. It's a strategy. Business of Design® is that strategy. Become a member, today. https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&campaign=podcast

    31 min

  4. OCT 1

    EP 396 | Tune Up Your Appointment Engine with Nikki Nash - Part 1

    Do you have an appointment engine? Yup, says our guest, Nikki Nash, you have one. The real question is, are you using it and is it tuned up? There are three categories where you can focus your attention and achieve big results. In this episode we learn: - you must go where your ideal prospect is (a place you can show up confidently) - capture their attention and spark a conversation with a clear, consistent offer - communicate your offer clearly - get the client’s contact information and schedule a first date - after the first date goes well, metaphorically go on the next until they have everything needed to make a decision - propose to the clients and take your relationship to the next level Success is not an accident. It's a strategy. Business of Design® is that strategy. Become a member, today. https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&campaign=podcast

    29 min

  5. SEP 24

    EP 395 | Entrepreneurial Poverty with Racheal Cook

    The primary challenge keeping so many women in entrepreneurial poverty is a lack of consistent income. Interestingly, that’s a relatively easy fix, particularly for Business of Design® members. More challenging is the task of protecting your resources of time and energy. Yes, it’s possible to build a sustainable business that prioritizes health, wealth, and relationships. In this episode we learn: - define business growth goals that aim to eliminate time and energy constraints - pay yourself while you are growing - establish a support system of therapists, coaches, business BFFs, and mastermind groups Success is not an accident. It's a strategy. Business of Design® is that strategy. Become a member, today. https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&campaign=podcast

    46 min

  6. SEP 17

    EP 394 | Run Your Business with Kimberley Seldon

    The wait is over! BOD™ Run Your Business has arrived. In this episode, Advocate-in-Chief Kimberley Seldon shares her journey over the past two years, offering key insights into crafting the ultimate playbook for running a successful business. In this episode we learn: - what’s inside Kimberley’s latest book and how it applies to your business - everything starts with your money mindset and limiting beliefs - expertise comes through systems - hourly fees vs. flat fees, which should you use - how to embrace a standardized contract Success is not an accident. It's a strategy. Business of Design® is that strategy. Become a member, today. https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&campaign=podcast

    28 min

  7. SEP 10

    EP 393 | One Big Cart with Daniel House Club

    Yes, you can handle the important task of procurement and in doing so provide a better service to clients and be wildly more profitable. By relying on known partners, you can ease into this task and reap the many benefits. In this episode we learn: - don't try to do everything all on your own, lean on your partners - find partners who lead with exceptional service over exceptional price - ask what's possible and try new things - focus most of your energy into your superpower and create a plan to manage the onslaught of new ideas that come your way - don't forget the value of in person experiences and relationships Success is not an accident. It's a strategy. Business of Design® is that strategy. Become a member, today. https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&campaign=podcast

    49 min

  8. SEP 3

    EP 392 | ROI from HP with Tammy Covington Nagem

    Before you commit to making the trip to High Point Market, let’s talk about how that investment will pay off in the future. In this episode, High Point Market Authority CEO, Tammy Covington Nagem talks about the 3-legged stool of ROI—products, education, and networking. In this episode we learn: - let the High Point Market travel concierge help you to secure your trip details and answer your burning questions - visit the High Point Market exhibitor profile pages for contact info and other details to book showroom appointments - visit the High Point Market events page to select educational and social events you don't want to miss - download the High Point Market MyMarket app to map out your daily plan for showroom visits and events - plan your first day, Oct. 26, around BOD™ events

    34 min
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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. It’s time to take control of your business. Become a member of Business of Design®, today: https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&campaign=podcast

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