EP 058 | How Interior Designers Grow a Successful Design Firm with Sabrina Colosimo

April 30, 2018

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When is the right time to grow your interior design business—and what does sustainable growth actually look like?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Sabrina Colosimo about the power of incremental growth. Rather than chasing rapid expansion, Sabrina shares how thoughtful planning, strategic hiring, delegation, and continuous improvement can help designers build stronger, more profitable businesses over time.

For interior designers looking to scale their firm without sacrificing quality or work-life balance, this conversation offers practical guidance on growing with intention.

In this episode, we learn:
• Why strategic planning is essential for sustainable business growth
• How stepping away from the business can provide valuable perspective and clarity
• Why building a culture of inspiration and open communication strengthens your team
• How delegation creates capacity for leadership and growth
• When it’s time to expand your team and business operations
• Why steady, intentional growth often produces the strongest long-term results

 

Take Aways

Figure out what you suck at most, and hire someone to do that!

 

Design Intervention

Surround yourself with other like-minded entrepreneurs and business owners. Use the Business of Design™ community as your personal support group.

Sabrina Colosimo is an entrepreneur who leads a 2nd generation small business, Peel Tile, in its 42nd year, as a boutique retail store & project management company. Peel Tile sells luxury brands for floors, bathrooms and kitchens, including tiles, vanities, faucets, tubs and showers. Their team designs and installs. Sabrina’s recent focus has been on her line of custom products including cabinetry, countertops, glass and mirror.

Sabrina has 15 years of experience in the home design and renovation industry, with prominence in buying and marketing. She has taken her father’s business from a functional tile and flooring store and turned it into a true fashion business.

Working alongside her father, Albert Colosimo, they create a one-stop-shop for dreamers, home builders, designers, contractors, DIY-ers and anyone who loves all things House-beautiful!

Sabrina runs social media, leads the sales team, markets the showroom and runs the operations. Her favourite parts of the day are the times she spends with vendors searching for the next great product or product segment that her clients will love.

Sabrina studied philosophy at the University of Western Ontario and believes that to be the catalyst for her continual pursuit of “why”, as it relates to her business decisions. She constantly strives to change, re-invent, grow, and learn in her small business. She is always looking to create better systems, and layers of infrastructure, to maximize efficiency and create a more positive shopping experience for clients.

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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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