EP 407 | Growing Profitability with Vendors: Stronger Partnerships for Interior Designers (Live from High Point Market)

December 17, 2024

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Your vendors aren’t just suppliers—they’re an extension of your brand. In this live episode from High Point Market, Kimberley Seldon sits down with interior designers, in partnership with Daniel House Club and Sunpan, to explore how stronger vendor relationships lead to greater profitability and less friction in your business.

This conversation reframes vendors as strategic partners whose expertise can save you time, reduce mistakes, and improve outcomes for clients. When designers learn to work with vendors instead of around them, the result is better service, higher margins, and a more sustainable business.

If you want to work less while earning more—and build partnerships that support your brand promise—this episode shows you where to start.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How relying on key vendor expertise helps you work less
  • Why vendors should be treated as strategic partners, not transactions
  • How working in harmony with vendors increases profitability
  • Why strong vendor relationships strengthen your brand and client experience

 

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Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Daniel House Club!

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To join, visit DanielHouse.Club and use code BOD2024 for 50% off of your first year of their Pro+ Membership. And for you longtime members of DHC, they want to reward you for your loyalty. Use code PROFIT2024 at checkout to receive 10% off the value of your next order.

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Legal Disclosure | This podcast is for educational purposes only and provides general business advice for interior designers and design professionals. It is not intended as individual legal, accounting, or professional guidance. Kimberley Seldon and Business of Design® make no guarantees regarding accuracy and are not liable for how information is used. Strategies shared may not apply to every situation—listeners should seek qualified legal, financial, or professional advice before making business decisions. References and resources mentioned may change over time.

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