BOD™ 15 2-Day Intensive

TORONTO, ON | WINCHESTER, VA

An intensive 2-day seminar where interior design professionals learn specific, detailed systems, protocols, and strategies to successfully run projects, improve profitability and satisfy clients.

BOD™ BOSS | Info Sessions

Find out what it takes to be a BOD™ BOSS and how this unique opportunity is available to qualified applicants. Join Business of Design®'s Director of Operations, Cheryl Horne, for a 1-hour virtual "all questions answered" session.

BOD™ LIVE | Managing Your Team with Asana

Join us for this month's BOD Live where we'll talk about managing your team with Asana.

We've invited BOD™ Boss Member, Kylee Dean, to share how she effectively manages her team. Kylee highly recommends using Asana, and has agreed to walk us through how she uses it in her business.

Business of Design® Membership | Info Session

Join BOD™ Director of Operations, Cheryl Horne, for a behind the scenes look at Business of Design® Membership. If you're thinking about joining, this is your opportunity to get a sneak peek of how the programs are organized, best practices for working through the video modules, and asking any questions you have about what's included or program content.

Please register for this free, 30-minute zoom call.

BOD™ LIVE | Salary

Join us for this month's BOD Live where we'll talk about salary and the benefits of paying yourself first.

During this member meeting, we’re going to talk about your Salary, which is the fixed, regular payment you receive for your hard work as an interior design professional. Sounds simple, but do you know what most designers are earning? Not what they are charging…. what they are earning? Every full-time interior design professional deserves a salary that is six figures. Year after year, without fail. That’s the goal. If you are not already hitting that figure, let's get you there.

IDS TORONTO | Be the Expert — Run Projects with Confidence

Join Business of Design® Advocate in Chief, Kimberley Seldon, for Be the Expert. Confidence in your expertise is the first step in creating the successful interior design business you deserve and desire. By building confidence, you’ll be able to honor your value, charge appropriate fees and generate profit year after year. From the position of expert, you can confidently offer your talents and skills to the clients you serve, and earn a robust living.

BOD™ LIVE | From Aspiration to Accomplishment

Join us for this month's BOD Live where BOD™ Business Partner, Sierra Collins, will take us from aspiration to accomplishment in 2024.

If you're in search of strategies to escape the never-ending cycle of setting goals and then feeling frustrated by unmet expectations, this BOD Live event is the perfect fit for you! Join us and don't miss the chance to not only discover the secrets of SMARTER goal-setting but also the critical steps to take after you've set your goals, ensuring that your aspirations become genuine accomplishments. Your journey to achieving your objectives starts here!

BOD™ LIVE | Cultivating Strategic Partnerships

At this month’s BOD Live meeting, we’ll be lead by BOD™ Business Partner, Porsche Williams of The Prototype, in a conversation about cultivating strategic partnerships in the interior design industry.

Empowered Design Summit

Join us on Friday, March 8th as we celebrate empowered women, empowering women while navigating the balancing act of business and life in the 21st century , all in honour of International Women's Day.

BOD™ LIVE | Trade Day

Join us for this month's BOD Live where we'll answer all your questions about running a successful Trade Day.

Trade day is an efficient, organized, heavy lifting day—one that moves a project from the dream phase to the actual work phase. A well-organized trade day provides the design professional with every bit of information required to successfully resolve a client’s wish list. And, orchestrated well – you are going to look like a hero to your new clients.

BOD™ LIVE | Clarifying the BOD15

Join us for this month's BOD Live where we'll answer all your questions about the BOD15.

Business of Design®'s 15 Step Project Management Strategy is an exact blueprint for running streamline, profitable projects from initial phone call to 100% completion. This 20-hour program is made up of 79 courses and modules, plus dozens of forms and templates to help you implement the strategy. These 15 Steps are made up of hundreds of systems and protocols, so it's easy to overlook a critical piece of the process. 

This is your opportunity to get clarification about the BOD15 and fill in any gaps you are struggling to implement. 

BOD™ LIVE | Operations & Implementation

Join us for this month's BOD Live where we'll focus on business operations and system implementation.

We know it’s hard to take time away from working in your business to work on your business. And, as the CEO of your design firm, it feels like you’re wearing all the hats. It’s hard to get excited about systems and prioritizing the time it takes to implement them when there are creative tasks to be done. This is your opportunity to consult with Cheryl Horne, Director of Operations for Business of Design® and a Fractional Operations Manager. Ask questions and get the support, direction, and accountability you need to implement the BOD™ systems that will take your business to the next level.

BOD™ LIVE | Hybrid Model

Join us for this month's BOD Live where we talk about working on a hybrid model contract. 

More and more members are asking about it, so let's answer your most pressing question about charging a flat fee up until the presentation, and then switching over to hourly fees for project management. What are some benefits of working with this method? How does the retainer work in this case? And how to do explain this method in your contract. 

Come prepared with your questions, share your own experience, and support your fellow BOD™ Members.

The Case Conference

This empowering event recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and talents, providing a supportive environment where attendees can gain invaluable knowledge, establish connections, and foster growth. The Case Conference is not just a gathering; it's a necessary catalyst for the advancement of designers of color, ensuring they have the tools and resources to thrive in the dynamic world of interior design.

BOD™ LIVE | Member Support

Join us for this month's BOD Live where we'll be answer your most pressing questions on system clarification, implementation, next action steps, and real project application. 

Transforming your business is 20% learning, 80% implementation. As you work your way through BOD™ programming, make sure you are taking action. Not sure what to do next or how to implement in real life, ask us. Team BOD™ is here to support you and hold you accountable to implement the systems you learn through BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ LIVE | Tracking Forms

Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll be talking about the importance of Tracking Forms.

BOD™ LIVE | Run Your Business

Join us for this month's BOD Live where we'll talk about running your business. 

Many designers join Business of Design® and immediately start taking the BOD™ 15 program, which teaches you how to run your projects. But the other 6 programs focus on running your business. During this meeting we'll distinguish between running your projects vs. running your business, and focus on immediate changes you can make to see results fast.

BOD™ LIVE | Member Support

Join Director of Operations, Cheryl Horne, for this month's BOD Live where she'll answer your most pressing questions on system clarification, implementation, and actionable next steps. 

Transforming your business is 20% learning, 80% implementation. As you work your way through BOD™ programming, make sure you are taking action. Not sure what to do next or how to implement in real life, ask! Support is such a big part of your membership. Business of Design® is here to support you and hold you accountable every step of the way.

HIGH POINT MARKET | Celebrating 20 Years of Business of Design®

Join Kimberley and Team BOD™ at High Point Market on Saturday, October 26th to celebrate 20 years of Business of Design®. We have a full day of learning and laughing in partnership with Andmore, High Point Market, and Daniel House Club. Save the date. You don't want to miss out.

BOD™ LIVE | Sales & Marketing

At this month's BOD Live Member Meeting, we are joined by marketing expert, Vanessa McQuade, to learn How to Make Sales & Marketing Generate Profit. 

In today’s competitive landscape, the fusion of sales and marketing is essential for driving profitability. This session will focus on the 3 musts of marketing & sales: creating a world-class website, generating qualified leads, and establishing a professional sales process.

BOD™ LIVE | Member Coaching

Join Director of Operations, Cheryl Horne, for this month's BOD Live where she'll answer your most pressing questions on system clarification, implementation, and actionable next steps. 

Transforming your business is 20% learning, 80% implementation. As you work your way through BOD™ programming, make sure you are taking action. Not sure what to do next or how to implement in real life, ask! Support is such a big part of your membership. Business of Design® is here to support you and hold you accountable every step of the way.

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