Business of Design ®

BOD™ LIVE | Back to Basics with BOD™ 15
2021-07-21 21:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto)
Let’s get back to basics and talk about the BOD™ 15. This topic is not just for new BOD™ Members, everyone could use a refresher from time to time. Come prepared with your questions, and be ready to offer experience, expertise and support to your fellow members.
If you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design™, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated, accountable, and in good company.
Join us for this live member meeting to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions.
You are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life!

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for July 21st at 9 pm EST / 6 pm PST.
Watch your inbox for email reminders.
Sign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.

WATCH THE RECORDING
Not able to join us live? 🙁
Catch up on what you missed. The recording will be available for a limited time in the Member Dashboard following the BOD™ LIVE meeting, then archived in the Video Library.

About BOD™ LIVE
Meet the superstars of BOD™—members, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies, targeted solutions and motivation.
Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight.
To participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ LIVE | Book Club | Profit First
2021-06-16 13:00 - 14:00
At this month’s book club, we are joined by entrepreneur and author, Mike Michalowicz. Mike is the creator of Profit First, which is used by hundreds of thousands of companies across the globe to drive profit. Mike has devoted his life to the research and delivery of innovative, impactful entrepreneurial strategies to you.
You do not have to buy the book to participate. BOD™ Live events are included with your membership.

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for June 16th at 1pm EST.
Watch your inbox for email reminders.
Sign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.

WATCH THE RECORDING
Not able to join us live? 🙁
The recording will be available for a limited time following the BOD™ LIVE meeting. Click on BOD™ Live in the Member Dashboard menu to see what you missed.

About BOD™ LIVE
Meet the superstars of BOD™—members, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies, targeted solutions and motivation.
Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight.
To participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ LIVE | Group Coaching
2021-05-12 13:00 - 14:00
Back by popular demand, we’ll be doing an open group coaching session in May. Come prepared with your questions, and ready to offer experience, expertise and support to your fellow members.
If you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design™, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated, accountable, and in good company.
Join us for this group coaching session to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions.
You are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life!

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for May 12th at 1pm EST / 10am PST.
Watch your inbox for email reminders.
Sign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.

WATCH THE RECORDING
Not able to join us live? 🙁
Catch up on what you missed. The recording will be available for a limited time in the Member Dashboard following the BOD™ LIVE meeting, then archived in the Video Library.

About BOD™ LIVE
Meet the superstars of BOD™—members, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies, targeted solutions and motivation.
Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight.
To participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ LIVE | Your Dream Team
2021-04-14 21:00 - 22:00
With multiple projects on the go and too few hours in the day, you may have found yourself dreaming of that first hire. Or, perhaps you’ve hired before and it didn’t go as planned. 🤦‍♀️

This month BOD™ member and interior designer Laura Martin Bovard answers the question: Is it possible to build a dream team and keep your sanity?

Laura and two of her long-time staff tell us what it takes to create a team dynamic that allows each person to thrive.

Meeting the dream team | Laura Martin Bovard (centre) with staff members, Darshan (left) and Hannah (right).

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for April 14th at 9pm EST / 6pm PST and April 15th at 1pm AEST / 10am AWST.
Watch your inbox for email reminders.
Sign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.

WATCH THE RECORDING
Not able to join us live? 🙁
Catch up on what you missed. The recording will be available for a limited time in the Member Dashboard following the BOD™ LIVE meeting, then archived in the Video Library.

About BOD™ LIVE
Meet the superstars of BOD™—members, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies, targeted solutions and motivation.
Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight.
To participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ BOSS | Everything there is to know
2021-03-24 13:00 - 22:00
Do you have BOSS potential? We bet you do!
As a BOD™ BOSS, you will join other qualified peers who, like you, want to achieve greater success in business and in life. BOD™ BOSS delivers the motivation, knowledge and productive peer support that will push you to increase profits, grow wealth, fine-tune systems, generate greater client satisfaction, build a solid plan for the future and bust through any plateau. Together, you’ll level up; gaining confidence and breaking barriers.
Find out what it takes to be a BOD™ BOSS and how this unique opportunity is available to qualified applicants. Join Team BOD™ for a 1-hour virtual “all questions answered” session. Choose from two available time slots:

SESSION 1 | Wednesday, March 24 @ 1pm EST / 10am PST
SESSION 1 | REGISTER NOW

SESSION 2 | Wednesday, March 24 @ 9pm EST / 6am PST
Thursday, March 25 @ 2pm AEST / 11am AWST
SESSION 2 | REGISTER NOW

BOD™ LIVE | Book Club
2021-03-10 13:00 - 14:00
If you know Kimberley, you know this is the book that started it all—E-MYTH. Join BOD™ for its first book club meeting. This BOD™ LIVE event will focus on the teachings found in Michael E. Gerber’s seminal book, The E-myth. Gerber’s suggestions to create systems in order to run your business and save your sanity are a founding principle of what we teach at Business of Design™.
You do not have to buy the book to participate. BOD™ Live events are included with your membership.

Read The E-Myth and join in the conversation.

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for March 10th at 1pm EST.
Watch your inbox for email reminders.
Sign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.

WATCH THE RECORDING
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The recording will be available for a limited time following the BOD™ LIVE meeting. Click on BOD™ Live in the Member Dashboard menu to see what you missed.

About BOD™ LIVE
Meet the superstars of BOD™—members, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies, targeted solutions and motivation.
Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight.
To participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ LIVE | Palm Springs
2021-02-10 13:00 - 14:00
Join Kimberley Seldon and Janeen Laudenback live from Palm Springs on February 10th.
We know … we’re all stuck at home. Sigh. However, Team BOD™ is inviting you to visit Palm Springs (without leaving your home). Take in the local sights, tour a cool project and hang out with Christopher Kennedy!
Don’t miss out on this burst of sunshine.

Special Guest | Christopher Kennedy

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for February 10th at 1pm EST.
Watch your inbox for email reminders.
Sign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.

WATCH THE RECORDING
Not able to join us live? 🙁
The recording will be available for a limited time following the BOD™ LIVE meeting. Click on BOD™ Live in the Member Dashboard menu to see what you missed.

About BOD™ LIVE
Meet the superstars of BOD™—members, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies, targeted solutions and motivation.
Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight.
To participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ LIVE | Design for Living
2021-01-13 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for BOD™ Live on January 13th to start 2021 off strong.
Mature, successful businesses begin with a strong foundation; a vision of where the owner wants the business to be in 3 or 5 or 10 years and beyond.
Many times, this future vision includes ideas and strategies that are fundamental for work success but fail to consider the importance of how the business will impact the owner’s life. After all, what’s the point of having a thriving business if it doesn’t support the lifestyle you deserve and desire?
During this month’s BOD LIVE meeting, we’ll talk about the power of creating a blueprint for your business—one that delivers more of the perks and benefits you deserve and desire as the owner of a company.
Featuring BOD™ Team Member, Janeen Laudenback, BOD Advocate & Program Specialist.

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for January 13th at 1pm EST.
Watch your inbox for email reminders.
Sign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.

WATCH THE RECORDING
Not able to join us live? 🙁
The recording will be available for a limited time following the BOD™ LIVE meeting. Click on BOD™ Live in the Member Dashboard menu to see what you missed.

About BOD™ LIVE
Meet the superstars of BOD™—members, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies, targeted solutions and motivation.
Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight.
To participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Member Only Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ LIVE | Resolutions
2020-12-09 13:00 - 14:00
What is your New Year’s resolution?
Ready for 2021? Yaaaaas. Let’s share our New Year’s resolutions. What are looking forward to, what are you planning, and what are you committed to in 2021?Join the fun, December 9th at 1pm EST.
Awesome BOD™ Member, New York designer Darci Hether, will kick things off by sharing her own New Year’s resolutions and, just for fun, a delicious cocktail recipe. With BOD™ Members around the world, it will be 5 o’clock somewhere.

DARCI HETHER
CEO, Principal Designer and Cocktail Maker
Darci Hether New York

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for December 9th at 1pm EST.
Watch your inbox for email reminders (and Darci’s cocktail recipe).
Sign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.

WATCH THE RECORDING
Not able to join us live? 🙁
The recording will be available for a limited time following the BOD™ LIVE meeting. Click on BOD™ Live in the Member Dashboard menu to see what you missed.

About BOD™ LIVE
Meet the superstars of BOD™—members, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies, targeted solutions and motivation.
Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight.
To participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ LIVE | I'm Over It
2020-11-04 13:00 - 14:00
2020. Are you over it? Yup. Us too.
Let’s hash it out at the inaugural BOD™ LIVE. Join us November 4th at 1pm EST.
We asked BOD™ members Jamie Galapo, Rebecca Ward and Christopher Shields to dish on what they’re done with in 2020, and what they plan to do about it.

Jaime Galapo

Rebecca Ward

Christopher Shields

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for November 4th at 1pm EST.
Watch your inbox for email reminders.
Sign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.

WATCH THE RECORDING
Not able to join us live? 🙁
The recording will be made available for a limited time following the live meeting. Click on BOD™ Live in the Member Dashboard menu to see what you missed.

SAVE THE DATE | The next BOD™ Live is December 9th. BOD™ Members (like you!) will share their new year’s resolutions. All are welcome to share!

About BOD™ LIVE
Meet the superstars of BOD™—members, just like you. Hear first hand what works and what doesn’t. Success strategies, targeted solutions and motivation.
Connect with your peers at monthly BOD™ LIVE meetings where you’re in the spotlight.
To participate in BOD™ LIVE | Virtual Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ Launch Promo
2020-10-06 - 2020-10-15
Starting October 6th, the new and improved Business of Design™ is live. BOD™. Only better. Yah!
To welcome you to the new BOD™ website, and in thanks and appreciation for your continued support, we are offering new and returning members the opportunity to join Business of Design™ at current rates ($79 monthly). For 10 DAYS ONLY. October 6 to October 15.
New pricing takes effect on October 16th. Join Today. Don’t delay.
JOIN TODAY

BOD™ Member Group Coaching
2020-09-09 13:00 - 14:00
If you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design™ courses, these monthly group coaching sessions will help you fast track that process.
You are not alone. As a member of Business of Design™, you have access to Kimberley as your mentor and coach. Use these invaluable sessions to clarify your understanding of systems, build your confidence to implement new policies and get your real life project issues resolved.
Submit urgent or pressing questions in advance or just show up and ask live during the webinar. We’ll open up your mic so you can speak directly to Kimberley.
Therapy for your business and your life!
Search Group Coaching for all of our past webinar recordings.

IMC Webinar Series
2020-07-30 00:00 - 2020-10-14 00:00
BOD™ has partnered with IMC to bring you a virtual learning experience.

As part of Las Vegas Market and High Point Market, IMC is expanding their offerings to include even more digital content and we are happy to be part of that initiative. Please join us for one or all of the following webinars.

Working With a Coach | Part 1 Featuring Kimberley Seldon
Wednesday, October 14, 1:00pm-2:00pm EDT
Have you ever wondered what the benefits of working with a design business coach (might) be? Join Martha Lowry, established designer and CEO & President of Design of the Times, Inc. and interior designer and BOD™ Advocate in Chief, Kimberley Seldon, for a candid Q&A about the relationships, support and business growth insights that happen when a designer strategizes with a business coach.
This webinar is closed.

BUSINESS OF DESIGN™ | Survive or Thrive
Thursday, July 30, 1:00pm EST/10:00am-11:00 PST
Now, more than ever before, design professionals have the opportunity to create the business of their dreams, and the lifestyle they deserve and desire. What has happened, cannot be undone. It’s the future that matters. In this 1-hour webinar, interior designer and BOD™ Advocate in Chief, Kimberley Seldon sets a measured course of action, to move you through a process for the
rebirth or renewal of your business. Like all BOD™ courses and content, Kimberley’s approach is rational, strategic and experience based.
In this webinar you will learn how to:

Shake off what was and target what can be
Evaluate key measures of success
Narrow your focus to projects and clients that are the most desirable
Set an intentional course to thrive

This webinar is closed.

BUSINESS OF DESIGN™ | Embracing the New Normal
Tuesday, September 1, 1:00pm EST/10:00am-11:00am PST
Now, more than ever before, design professionals have the opportunity to create the business of their dreams, and the lifestyle they deserve and desire. What has happened, cannot be undone. It’s the future that matters. In this 1-hour webinar, interior designer and BOD™ Advocate in Chief, Kimberley Seldon shares her insights on how to embrace the accidental opportunities created during these unprecedented times. Like all BOD™ courses and content, Kimberley’s approach is rational, strategic and experience based.
In this webinar you will learn how to:

Expand your team, it’s not just you anymore
Develop strategic partnerships with suppliers and vendors
Delegate the tasks you enjoy least
Look at technology and time management in a new way
Deepen connections with your tribe

This webinar is closed.

Control your Money, Control your Life | JULY 15
2020-07-15 13:00 - 15:00
Have we got your attention? Yaaaas. It’s time to accept that money’s role is to empower you. Simplify personal finances, commit to a financial plan, and live an abundant life.
When you control your money, you control your life.
In this webinar you will learn to:

own and improve your built-in money script
take ownership of finances and breathe easier
simplify personal finances into a one-page dashboard
commit to a simple plan of action for the long haul

WEBINAR DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, July 15th at 1pm – 3pm EST (2 hours)
Format: 1.5 hour seminar + 30 minute Q&A
Cost: $195.00

Registration is now closed.
The recording of this webinar will be made available to attendees from Thursday, July 16th at 8am EST to Sunday, July 19th at 8pm EST.

GUEST PRESENTER
Brad Clinard is a native of High Point, NC, the furniture capital of the world and a passion for all things design.
He joined his family’s financial practice a decade ago and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with a designation in Behavioral Financial Advice™ and is a Certified Greif Recovery Specialist.
This background in both economics and psychology allows him to approach money from a truly unique perspective. Think money made approachable and dare we say even a little fun.
Brad is an independent thinker driven by curiosity and a passion to have an impact on the lives of others. Brad is married to a creative pastry chef and they enjoy exploring food and culture. Brad’s passion is adventure travel to remote and beautiful places. The coronavirus is stirring up a lot of wanderlust.
Brad’s firm, High Point Financial Design, has become a go to for designers across the country who want to use their money as a tool to enrich our lives and pursue an abundant life.
HPFinancialDesign.com

BOD™ Interior Design Packages | Recording Available
2020-05-29 13:00 - 15:00
This webinar is now available for individual purchase. >>

Providing enticing packages allows clients to see up front the myriad services you provide. From entry-level new clients to high-end luxury clients—make it easy for anyone to buy your services. In this 2-hour webinar, lead by BOD™ Advocate in Chief, Kimberley Seldon you will learn:

where to start when considering packages
how to build an enticing package
how to price your offerings

Includes the contract Kimberley Seldon Design Group uses to sell packages.
Date: Friday, May 29th at 1pm – 3pm EST (2 hours)
Format: 1.5 hour seminar + 30 minute Q&A

PREMIUM Member Group Coaching | APR 2 at 10pm EST
2020-04-02 22:00 - 23:00
In addition to our regularly scheduled group coaching calls for our Monthly and Annual Members, we are adding a call on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 at 10:00 pm EST (April 3, 1pm, Sydney) for our Australian Members to help provide support during this time.
All Monthly and Annual Members are welcome to attend this time slot.

If you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design™ courses, these monthly group coaching sessions will help you fast track that process.
You are not alone. As a member of Business of Design™, you have access to Kimberley as your mentor and coach. Use these invaluable sessions to clarify your understanding of systems, build your confidence to implement new policies and get your real life project issues resolved.
Submit urgent or pressing questions in advance or just show up and ask live during the webinar. We’ll open up your mic so you can speak directly to Kimberley.
Therapy for your business and your life!

Recording Available

The recording of this webinar is available to Monthly & Annual Members only.
Please go to Group Coaching Sessions in the Course section.
Not yet a Member? Join today > >

FAQs
How do I ask a question?
To submit a question in advance (up to 2 hours prior to the call), you must use the Submission Form linked to above. Only questions submitted through this form will be accepted. You may also ask questions live on the call.
Please do not submit questions by email as it may not be reviewed in time for the call.
Is the recording available after the live session?
Yes. The recording of each coaching session will be available to all Monthly and Annual Members within 48 hours of the live session. If you are unable to attend, you do not need to register in order to view the recording.
What type of questions can I ask?
Ask Kimberley anything! Due to the volume of questions, we do prioritize questions that are not covered by one of our online courses. In some cases, we may direct you to a course to answer your question. Other than that, ask away. No topic is off limit.
What if my question is not answered on the call?
Due to volume and time, we may not be able to answer every question submitted or asked during each session. If we are unable to get to your question on the call, please use the course forum (Q&A panel located below each video lesson) and Kimberley will answer your question there. If you are unsure of which course to post to, please feel free to contact Cheryl at cheryl@businessofdesign.com for direction.
You can also reach out to other BOD members in our private Business of Design™ PREMIUM Members Only Facebook Group. Support is always available.

BOD™ Boot Camp Webinar Series
2020-04-02 00:00 - 2020-04-30 00:00
BOD™ Boot Camp is over, but the courses are still available within membership. You can still work through the Business of Design™ 15 Step Project Management Strategy courses, and the supporting courses, at your own pace.
The recordings of these webinars are no longer available.

At Business of Design™, the success and well-being of our members and the industry as a whole is our only priority. At a time like this, each of us must do what we can to lift up the community. Therefore, BOD™ is launching a FREE BOD™ Boot Camp Webinar series for Premium Members (monthly and annual).
While there is so much we cannot control, we can accept the unknown, confront our fears head on, and take measured actions to determine who we will be when life returns to normalcy. And it will.
BOD™ Boot Camp ran for 5 weeks, beginning on Thursdays, April 2 and ending on April 30, 2020.
Course assignments, listed in the calendar below, should be completed prior to attending the corresponding webinar. We will use our valuable time together, to clarify concepts, rather than cover the assigned course material.
The last 15 minutes of each webinar will be dedicated to insights and strategies you need now, and in the near future—focusing on actions that will position you for survival and ultimate success.

To Participate
BOD™ Members can still work through the BOD™ 15 Step Project Management Strategy | Certificate Program at their own pace.
Not yet a Member? Join today > >

BOD™ Boot Camp Webinar series | Calendar and Course Assignments
WEEK 1 | April 2, 1 pm EST
Content | Steps 1 & 2 + Pricing in Turbulent Times

WEEK 2 | April 9, 1 pm EST
Content | STEP 3 + New Opportunities to Explore

WEEK 3 | April 16, 1 pm EST
Content | STEPs 4 & 5 + Now More than Ever, Client Relationships

WEEK 4 | April 23, 1 pm EST
Content | STEPs 6 – 9 + Marketing in Turbulent Times

WEEK 5 | April 30, 1 pm EST
Content | Steps 10 – 15 + Intentions for Short- and Long-Term

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life during these turbulent times.
We will get through this, together.

BOD™ Business Alert Webinar | MARCH 23
2020-03-23 13:00 - 14:00
This FREE BOD™ Business Alert Webinar is open to everyone, not just paid members of BOD™. To join this webinar, you must be signed into your Business of Design™ account or create a new account, then click the button to register below.
Space is limited to the first 100 people who sign up. We will hit capacity, so act quickly.
FREE Webinar | Monday, March 23rd at 1:00 pm EST
Registration is closed.

BOD™ 5 PHASE RECOVERY PROGRAM | Webinar Series
2020-03-23 00:00 - 2020-09-16 00:00
Yes, so much has changed, and suddenly.
What doesn’t change, ever, is the entrepreneur’s determination to create and the commitment we have at Business of Design™ to help you, the hard working interior design professional, do just that. Yes, you can satisfy clients, you can be profitable, and you can build the future you desire and deserve. Start where you are. Start today.
Business of Design™, your number one trusted resource, will set a measured, prescribed course of action, which will move you through a precise process for the rebirth, rebuild or renewal of your business. Like all BOD™ courses, our approach is rational, strategic and experience-based.
Now, more than ever, you have an opportunity to build the business of your dreams—a business that supports your life. There are no more excuses.
Members, this content is free. *content subject to change.

Join us for BOD™ 5 Phase Recover Program

RECORDINGS FROM ALL WEBINARS ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN PROGRAMS UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2020.

BOD™ 5 PHASE RECOVERY PROGRAM

I. Survive | 1 part

FREE Version | March 23, 2020
MEMBER Version | March 25, 2020

II. Commit to Process | 3 parts

The Process | BOD™ Boot Camp | April 2-30, 2020
Implement & Discipline | May 6, 2020
Identify Excuses & Bad Ideas | May 20, 2020

III. Positioning | 2 parts

The Ideal Future & Client | June 10, 2020
The Qualifying Conversation | July 8, 2020

IV. Long-Term Growth | 1 parts

Negotiating Success | August 19, 2020

V. Thrive | 1 part

Thrive | September 16, 2020

Business of Design™ Conference | SOLD OUT
2020-01-25 00:00 - 2020-01-26 00:00
In Partnership with IMC and Las Vegas Market
TICKETS: only $1,395.00 each (space is limited)
LOCATION: Las Vegas Market, Building C, 13 Seminar Room (C1312)
DATES: Saturday, January 25, & Sunday, January 26, 2020*
HOURS: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm each day
WHAT TO EXPECT: 2 full days of intensive immersion learning
This is NOT your typical conference. Business of Design™ does not do theory. This will be an intensive learning opportunity. You will leave the conference with specific, detailed strategies to implement immediately.
* arrive Saturday and stay for LVMkt starting Monday
SOLD OUT

Business of Design™ Conference | Las Vegas
Are you a highly motivated design professional—interior designer, decorator, stager, architect or stylist—who knows you deserve a thriving, profitable, satisfying career?
Yes, you are and Business of Design™ Conference | Las Vegas is for you!
We know you’ve gone to conferences in the past that have disappointed you. We have too! Business of Design™ has a different approach—no theory and no sales pitches allowed. Instead, we provide detailed systems and strategies you can implement immediately.
SOLD OUT

If you’re worn out from haggling over fees, working for peanuts, running from crisis to crisis, defending your value and expertise, lacking confidence to run your company like a boss—then Business of Design™ Conference is for you.
We guarantee you will earn this conference investment back with your next project—provided you implement the learnings!
We know you’ve gone to conferences in the past that have disappointed you. We have too! Business of Design™ provides an exact blueprint for a design practice that earns you a salary you can celebrate and the lifestyle you want.
Learning includes:

Gain access to Kimberley’s own back end operations. Learn exactly how she sets up her office to run each and every project. You’ll leave with a new system for launching projects and integrating new clients.
Get a detailed checklist for placing furniture orders. Eliminate tiresome back and forth with suppliers by knowing what questions you need to answer up front. You’ll never order badly again.
Learn specifically how to manage HR issues in your office. Whether you work with a team or you are thinking of making your first hire, we’ll tell you precisely how to do it right.
Find out how to book yourself as a paid and or well-promoted speaker. No more “freebies” and taking whatever small advantages you are allowed.

Please join us for Business of Design™ Conference You’re not in the wrong career, you’re just not working as efficiently and effectively as you need to— BOD™ can help.
SOLD OUT

We guarantee it will be the best investment you can make in your design business.
Saturday, January 25, 2020

8:​30 am
Breakfast
Enjoy a light​, healthy ​breakfast​ with Team BOD™ and make some new friends.

9:00 – 9:30 pm
​Welcome
Team BOD™
Team BOD™​ kicks things off in a lively fashion. We’ll set some intentions, get to know each other and launch into learning.

9:30 – 11:00 am
Learning
Module 1
Hiring, Firing and Performance Reviews—it’s all part of being the boss. Aysun Kuck reveals, for the first time, the systems and protocols she uses at Kimberley Seldon Design Group.
Employment Contract included.

11:00 – 11:15 am
Break
Grab a coffee and stretch.

11:15 – 12:15 pm
Learning
Module 2
Operations Manual
For the first time ever, Kimberley shares a key section of the Business of Design™ Operations Manual for the Interior Design Professional. When you have all the systems, strategies and protocols in one place, you can run a seamless, harmonious design studio.
Each attendee will receive a key section of Business of Design™ Operations Manual for the Interior Design Professional

12:30 – 1:30 pm

A healthy lunch is included.

1:30 – 3:00 pm
Learning
Module 3
Fees and Value–sell yourself, sell your fees. Win without Pitching coach, Shannyn Lee, shares specific strategies for success. Spoiler alert: there are no shortcuts.

3:00 – 3:15 pm
Break
Coffee and a treat.

3:15 – 4:30 pm
BOD™ Member Forum
Real Expert Advice—meet some serious Business of Design™ members and advocates. They’ve implemented BOD™ 15 Step Project Management Strategy and they’ve got practical advice for increasing profitability, getting new
(and better!) clients and creating the careers they
envisioned when they first launched their businesses.

Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020

8:​30 am
Breakfast
Enjoy a light​, healthy ​breakfast​ with Team BOD™ and make some new friends.

9:00 – 9:30 pm
​Opening
Team BOD™
Team BOD™​ has a couple of big surprises in store. You’ll love the morning kick off!

9:30 – 11:00 am
Learning
Module 4
Order Correctly the First Time—mistakes are costly. Frank Eybsen from BuildLane shares his quality control protocols. You will never make a mistake when ordering custom furniture again.
Checklists are included.

11:00 – 11:15 am
Break
Grab a coffee and stretch.

11:15 – 12:15 pm
Learning
Module 5
Make Smart Decisions, Eliminate Burnout, and Maximize Your Strength—once you factor in all the important areas of your life, you will optimize your energy, rediscover your power and enjoy your work and life again. Dr. Ganz, a BOD™ fave, leads this session.

12:30 – 1:30 pm

A healthy lunch is included.

1:30 – 3:00 pm
Learning
Module 6
Interior Design Packages—providing enticing packages allows clients to see up front the myriad services you provide. From entry-level new clients to high-end luxury clients—make it easy for anyone to buy your services.

3:00 – 3:15 pm
Break
Coffee and a treat.

3:15 – 4:30 pm
To Come
More details soon.

There will be lots of time for Q & A, Ask your questions. Harness the power of business coaching.
As a bonus, join us for a cocktail party, hosted by BuildLane on Sunday evening.

SOLD OUT

In partnership with:

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BOD Elite Retreat Santa Monica | Oct 2019
2019-10-24 00:00 - 2019-10-27 00:00
THIS RETREAT TOOK PLACE IN OCTOBER 2019.

FIND OUT ABOUT THE NEXT RETREAT > Email cheryl@businessofdesign.com.

Step out of the daily grind, gain a new perspective and grow your business beyond your wildest dreams.
Retreat attendees will:

prepare a directed self-assessment prior to the trip, to help us evaluate needs and tailor the learning
learn a specific method for evaluating the who, what, where, why and how of your business
learn to speak your mind with authority and purpose
create a new definition of success that satisfies you
learn how to assess staff needs, retain the best help and let the rest go
do the math that leads to true profitability
tour private homes you would not have access to without BOD
learn about architecture and design that’s relevant today
participate in group motivation following the retreat, to ensure implementation and growth

BOD Elite Retreat Santa Monica emphasizes learning, and will also feed your soul with home tours, design lessons and experience-sharing—resulting in a new way of thinking and renewed enthusiasm for your business and your life.
Don’t forget, we’re a business write off!

FIND OUT ABOUT THE NEXT RETREAT > Email cheryl@businessofdesign.com.

“The BOD Elite Retreat was truly one of (if not THE) best business trips I’ve been on. The conversations were inspiring and honest and the BOD team and other attendees were an amazing group of thoughtful women! Yay us!! ”
Darci Hether, New York

Want to know more? Here’s a sneak peek at the itinerary:
A copy of the itinerary will be provided to you when you meet us at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows on Thursday, Oct. 24. We know from past trips that our travelers appreciate the element of surprise, so not all activities will include specific details. You’ll be fine, we promise.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
2:00 Sign in | Meet a BOD team member in the lobby of the Fairmont Hotel. We will meet up then head out for a short walk.
2:30 Travel | Walk with the group to our first activity. Approximately 20-minute walk. Wear comfy shoes.
3:00 Event | Let’s get this party started.
4:30 Surprise | We’ve got a little somethin’-somethin’ planned for you.
5:30 G’night | Return to Hotel or Uber anywhere you like. The night is yours.
Have a great night. Get some sleep. Tomorrow starts early and it’s a full day.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
7:00 Optional | Walk on the beach, Meet at the pier.
8:30 Breakfast | Before we launch into learning grab a coffee or tea and, if you haven’t already had breakfast, we’ll have yogurt, fruit and pastries for your enjoyment.
9:00 Learning | Let’s get to work.
12:00 Lunch & Play | Lunch on the go, travel to a local shopping spot for a quick hit of retail therapy.
2:15 Event | Lucky you, there’s plenty to see and do here.
5:15 Travel | Was that fun or what?? Time to get you back to the hotel.
6:00 Drop Off | Fairmount Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.
Have a great night. Get some sleep…. tomorrow’s another big day.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
7:00 Optional | Yoga on the grass.
8:30 Breakfast | Before we launch into learning grab a coffee or tea and, if you haven’t already had breakfast, we’ll have yogurt, fruit and pastries for your enjoyment.
9:00 Learning | Let’s get to work.
12:00 Lunch | We know you’re hungry for more BOD.
1:30 Travel | Can’t. Even. Tell. You. Where. We. Are. Going.
2:00 Event | A whole bunch of fun.
5:30 Travel | Back to the hotel to shower and change for our farewell dinner. What?? It’s too soon!
8:00 Dinner | It’s too soon to say goodbye, so let’s just have fun!
It’s not quite over yet…
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH
10:00 Optional | Meet in hotel lobby and we’ll head to a local farmer’s market for breakfast and some casual coaching time.
We are calling this event optional, because past experience has shown us that our group likes to sleep in, sit by the pool and shop too. How you spend the morning is up to you! We want you to take care of yourself today.
12:00 Goodbyes | Return to hotel for big hugs!!
The Business of Design™ team wants you to join us on this trip. You’ll be glad you did. Travel safely and we’ll see you in Santa Monica!
FIND OUT ABOUT THE NEXT RETREAT > Email cheryl@businessofdesign.com.

“The BOD Elite Retreat is a great opportunity to take time out from my business to think about my business and work on my business, rather than in it. It was a chance for me to reset and take my business to the next level.”
Donna Allen, Sydney, Australia

Business of Design™ Birthday Party – 15 Years | Oct 2019
2019-10-19 17:00 - 19:00
DATE: October 19, 2019
TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
COST: Free (SOLD OUT)
LOCATION: High Point Market, The Point (on Commerce Ave next to the Transportation Terminal)

Team BOD™ and Kimberley Seldon invite you to celebrate Business of Design™ as it celebrates its 15th year in business. Come for cake and champagne. Win one of 15 prizes. Learn 15 reasons clients should always hire a design professional. If you are a Business of Design™ monthly or annual member, we want to give you the VIP treatment!
If you’re new to the BOD™ community or a fan of the podcast we’d love to meet you. Come and see for yourself—our community of professional peers is like no other. Don’t miss out on the party of the year!
It’s free to attend the party.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Come hang out with Kimberley and Team BOD™!
Victoria Drainville, Kimberley Seldon, Cheryl Horne

Have the Professional Life You’ve Always Wanted | Oct 2019
2019-10-19 10:00 - 11:00
DATE: October 19, 2019
TIME: 10:00 am
COST: Free
LOCATION: High Point Theatre

No creative professional should have to choose between better work and a better life. With her signature sense of humor and no-nonsense approach to running a successful design program, Kimberley Seldon shares the Business of Design™ method to having it all: running a better business and having time to enjoy the benefits. In this session you will learn where to start when it’s time to change your business and your life (it might surprise you!), 5 measures of true success, and how to create a new blueprint for the life you want. Book signing to follow.
If you’re attending the market, no rsvp is required for this seminar. Join us!

High Point Market | Oct 12-13
2019-10-12 00:00 - 2019-10-13 00:00
The Interior Design Industry: The New Business as Usual
Saturday, October 13
Noon – 1pm
High Point Theatre (located in the Transportation Terminal)
Panel discussion, with Julia Noran Johnston, Business of Home (moderator) and Justina Blakeney, Kerrie Kelly (FASID, NKBA, CAPS), Noa Santos, and Kimberley Seldon.
The interior design industry is evolving, from online design services, to products widely available to consumers. The new business as usual is in a continuous state of change and your business must adapt. Designers need to consider new approaches to reposition their value and gain a competitive edge. Led by Julia Noran Johnston of Business of Home, this moderated discussion will bring together the perspectives of Justina Blakeney, Kerrie Kelly (FASID, NKBA, CAPS), Noa Santos, and Kimberley Seldon to discuss how they are adapting to the new business as usual.
Complimentary boxed lunch provided. 0.1 IDCEC-approved CEU.
www.highpointmarket.org/events/design-viewpoints-series

Live Podcasts at The Point
Join us at 1:00 pm on Friday, Oct 12th.
The Point (on Commerce Ave next to the Transportation Terminal)
Neighborhood: Uptown Main
Listen in as Kimberley hosts a live podcast discussion with Business of Design™ Members. It all begins at 1pm on Friday, October 12th at The Point. Kick off Fall Market with this unique opportunity to view the interview process live and jump start your at-Market networking.
www.highpointmarket.org/the-point

Designer Round Table | Exclusive to PREMIUM Members
2019-04-22 00:00
Here’s your chance to be part of the conversation and contribute to our Business of Design™ community.
If you’re in California (or want to travel to join us), then you’re invite to an exclusive Round Table Discussion with Kimberley, hosted by one of our amazing members, Carly Waters (carlywatersstyle.com).
Carly is opening her home (which is stunning by the way) to a small group of Premium Member to participate in a candid, open discussion on some the key topics we cover at Business of Design™.
Date: This event took place on April 22, 2019.
Location: Private home in Pacific Palisades (full address provided to those attending)
Heads Up: We will be filming this round table and including the recordings within our Premium Courses so all members can benefit. By attending, you are agreeing to be on camera during the event.
Register to Attend: This event is open to a limited number of Premium Members. If you would like to participate, please send your request to cheryl@businessofdesign.com with the following information:

what stage of business are you in?
why did you join Business of Design™?
and what topics would you most love to discuss? Please submit 3 topic requests (for example, managing clients expectations, charging for services, the contract, asking for money, growing your business, etc.).

Get a look at the beautiful backdrop for this exclusive event…

Business of Design™ Educational Series | High Point Market April 2019
2019-04-05 00:00 - 2019-04-07 00:00
Launch Projects Like a Boss | 0.3 CEUs ($295)
Friday, April 5th @ 9:00 am (3 hours)
High Point Theatre, Transportation Terminal
After 25 years in business and through coaching hundreds of designers, Kimberley is convinced, there’s no way to finish a project successfully if you don’t start strong. In step-by-step fashion, Kimberley will share her project launch process for all projects (large and small). Plus, you’ll learn what should always be in your contract (hint: it’s not what they taught you at design school!). If you’re not yet familiar with Business of Design™ 15 Step Project Management Strategy™, this three hour course is a fast-track to immediate results. For those who are familiar with BOD’s tried-and-true methods, but haven’t yet implemented or need a career and confidence boost, you will also be able to use this session to solve current business challenges and reignite your passion and commitment. A must-attend session.
This intensive training course is for the highly motivated design professional who is worn out from haggling over fees, working for peanuts, running from crisis to crisis and defending their hard-won expertise. Start each project with precision and move forward on a linear path that leads to success. It’s time to take your business to the next level. Always dynamic and straight-to-the-point, Kimberley answers all and shares her expertise—witty, knowledgeable and honest!
Learning Modules:

Create a sales technique where every potential customer says, “Yes”.
Outperform your typical consultation experience.
Turn more consultations into paid projects.
Provide clients with a contract that makes them eager to hire you, while simultaneously protecting you and your business.
Calculate a retainer that works for you.
Wow your clients with expedient on-boarding and precision project launches.
Convert so-so trades into A-Team super trades.
Q & A: Ask your questions. Harness the power of business coaching. (There will also be an opportunity to submit questions prior to the session).
Develop confidence using Kimberley’s own tangible techniques.

This event has passed.

No More Negotiating (free)
Sunday, April 7th @ 10:00 am (1 hour)
High Point Theatre, Transportation Terminal
Business of Design™ and Kimberley Seldon present No more Negotiating. Own your authority, protect your value and satisfy your clients.
Who has more experience running a design firm, you or your clients? You, of course. So why would you allow clients to dictate terms that have an immediate and sometimes unpleasant effect on you and your team? Learn how to set and maintain clear and firm boundaries when it comes to fees, margins, work order and process.
In this one-hour session you’ll learn:

where confidence really comes from
which rules should be non-negotiable
anticipate the most challenging project situations
how to stand firm in your rules
what a mature design business looks like
how to create rules that provide you with peace of mind, greater earnings and more freedom

Following the learning, Kimberley will answer live coaching questions.
This event has passed.

In partnership with High Point Market.

Business of Design™ does Australia | March 2019
2019-03-22 00:00 - 2019-03-23 00:00
In an Australian first, The Design Coach will be flying Kimberley Seldon and Business of Design™ out to Australia to host a seminar on Friday, March 22nd and a small group workshop on Saturday, March 23rd. Registration is now open. Book you spot today.

About The Seminar

In this intensive seminar, join Business of Design™ Kimberley Seldon for a no-nonsense, hilarious and practical approach to transforming your business and your life. This don’t miss event is guaranteed to get you “fired up” and armed with specific techniques to transform lacklustre performance and weak profitability within the first month of implementation.
Join us as we investigate Kimberley’s proven systems and philosophies:
– Business of Design™ 15 STEP Project Management Strategy™
– Business Planning and Foundations
– Fees and Margins
– Managing Clients
Time & Location
22 Mar. 2019, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mercer School of Interior Design, 67/69 Cromwell St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

This events is closed.

About The Group Workshop

Professional development is one of the most beneficial actions you can take in your business. Join Kimberley Seldon and Business of Design™ for an intensive introduction to 5 systems that will transform your business and your life. Kimberley will lead an enhanced learning session for a small group of dedicated design professionals, like you.  The learning will motivate you, inspire you and prepare you to take immediate action towards growing a more mature, profitable and rewarding business.
Got a question? Need advice? This is your opportunity to ask Kimberley anything. No theory. No nonsense. Get systems and procedures that work.  We all know that design matters. At Business of Design™ we think designers matter too.
Time & Location
Saturday 23rd March 2019, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mercer School Of Interior Design – 67/69 Cromwell St, Collingwood
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Meet Up with BOD in Texas | Oct 25-26
2018-10-25 00:00 - 2018-10-26 00:00
Design is my Business | FREE
These casual designer only meetups are an opportunity to talk candidly about the challenges we are facing as an industry. Get your most pressing questions answered. Connect with Kimberley Seldon, Business of Design™ and your local design community.
And most importantly, let’s get motivated and energized for the work ahead.
Austin ~ Houston ~ Dallas

Registration is closed.

Thank you to our hosts:

Veronica Solomon will be joining us in Houston!

BOD Elite (Palm Springs) Retreat | Oct 2018
2018-10-18 00:00 - 2018-10-21 00:00
SOLD OUT | Oct. 18-21, 2018
Please email cheryl@businessofdesign.com to join our waitlist if a spot opens up.
Step out of the daily grind, gain a new perspective for your business, and prepare for growth and transformation beyond your wildest dreams.
Retreat attendees will:

prepare a directed self-assessment prior to the trip, to help us evaluate needs and tailor the learning
spend three days learning from experts and other entrepreneurs
refresh tired value propositions and realign with current best business practices
develop a marketing strategy that works
tour iconic modernism sites
enjoy optional yoga each morning
participate in 3 months’ group coaching following the retreat, to ensure implementation and growth

Our BOD Elite (Palm Springs) Retreat emphasizes learning, and will feed your soul with home tours, design lessons and experience-sharing—resulting in a new way of thinking and renewed enthusiasm for your business and your life.
Don’t forget, we’re a business write off!
Join us!
Cost: $2,499.00 | Hotel and airfare not included.

DEPOSIT & BALANCE
For those who signed up before April 15, 2018 and only paid a 50% deposit, the balance will be due on July 15, 2018. As of April 15, 2018, full payment is due upon registration.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event an attendee cancels, a refund will be issued prior to April 15, 2018 minus a $275 administration fee. For cancellation after this date, the deposit is 100% non-refundable. After July 15, 2018, the full trip is non-refundable.
Although it’s unlikely, Business of Design™ reserves the right to cancel this event at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to illness, or force majeure. In the unlikely event of a cancellation initiated by BOD, you will be given a full refund. Business of Design™ is not responsible for any additional costs (e.g. travel, hotel) you may incur due to cancellation of the event. You can purchase air travel insurance if you are concerned.

Design Is My Business | NY June 14
2018-06-14 17:00 - 19:00
Thursday, June 14th 2018
304 Park Avenue South, 7th Floor
New York, NY
(Entrance on 23rd Street)
Phone: 212.220.1910
RSVP: Cheryl@businessofdesign.com

5:00pm – 5:30pm
Sips and Bites
5:30pm – 6:00pm
Fuigo (Maury) and Interior Design Community (Laurie Laizure)
The Power of Collaboration – A thriving industry depends on unity and single purpose.
6:00pm – 6:30pm
Kimberley Seldon, Design is my Business.
To create a thriving industry, own your power, amp up profits, and bust through limitations.
