Business of Design ®

KBIS 2024 | Lighten Up: The Humorous Side of Design
2024-02-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
Insert laughter, smirks, and relatable cringing in your day during this entertaining, engaging panel discussion. Join us at the stage for a candid exploration of the humorous moments, horror stories, unconventional client requests and unexpected twists. The result? Invaluable lessons learned by seasoned designers who have beautifully navigated and showcased the power of creativity in this unpredictable world of design business.

Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 1:00 PM PST
Where: KBIS NEXTStage (South Hall)

Be sure to register at KBIS.com to attend this event.

Empowered Design Summit
2024-03-08 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
A CELEBRATION ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!

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.
12-6PM | Pacific Design Centre | 5th Floor Atrium
Featuring “short savvy segments” with bad a$$ female leaders in the luxury design trade, speed mentor networking, health and wellness gurus and more!
Thank you to California Homes magazine, Women in Luxury Design, and Quintus Showroom.
Click below for complete details and to register.
EVENT DETAILS

BOD™ LIVE | Trade Day
2024-03-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
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.
HOMEWORK | Complete the BOD™ Course, STEP 3 | Trade Day, in the BOD15 Program.
Come prepared with your questions, share your own experience, and support your fellow BOD™ Members.

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 20th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST
Watch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).
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. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch.

About BOD™ LIVE
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. Come prepared with your questions, and be ready to offer experience, expertise and support to your fellow members.
Join us each month 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 in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ LIVE | Clarifying the BOD15
2024-04-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
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.

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

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 24th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST
Watch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).
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. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch.

About BOD™ LIVE
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. Come prepared with your questions, and be ready to offer experience, expertise and support to your fellow members.
Join us each month 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 in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ LIVE | Operations & Implementation
2024-05-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
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.

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

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 29th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST
Watch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).
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. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch.

About BOD™ LIVE
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. Come prepared with your questions, and be ready to offer experience, expertise and support to your fellow members.
Join us each month 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 in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ LIVE | Hybrid Model
2024-06-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
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.

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 26th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST
Watch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).
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. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch.

About BOD™ LIVE
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. Come prepared with your questions, and be ready to offer experience, expertise and support to your fellow members.
Join us each month 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 in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

The Case Conference
2024-07-12 - 2024-07-14
A CASE FOR INCLUSIVITY IN DESIGN
July 12-14, 2024 | Atlanta, Georgia

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

We are nurturing the next generation of interior designers of color.

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.

Kimberley will be speaking on the morning of day 2, Saturday July 13.
Visit the website for complete details and ticket.

Use Promo Code BOD150 to receive $150 off your ticket.
CONFERENCE WEBSITE

BOD™ LIVE | Member Support
2024-07-24 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
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.
You are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life!

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

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 24th @ 8pm EST / 5pm PST
For our Australian Members: Thursday, July 25th at 10am AEST
Watch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).
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. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch.

About BOD™ LIVE
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. Come prepared with your questions, and be ready to offer experience, expertise and support to your fellow members.
Join us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions.
To participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ LIVE | Tracking Forms
2024-08-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll be talking about the importance of Tracking Forms.
Kimberley will be answering the questions we get most often about tracking forms:

What is a tracking form?
What do you track?
How do you use the tracking form?
How do you track goods vs. services?
When is it really handy?

You are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life!

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

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 21st @ 1pm EST / 10am PST
Watch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).
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. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch.

About BOD™ LIVE
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. Come prepared with your questions, and be ready to offer experience, expertise and support to your fellow members.
Join us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions.
To participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ LIVE | Run Your Business
2024-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
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.
You are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life!

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

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 25th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST
Watch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).
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. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch.

About BOD™ LIVE
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. Come prepared with your questions, and be ready to offer experience, expertise and support to your fellow members.
Join us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions.
To participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ LIVE | Member Support
2024-10-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
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.
Insight is cheap. You need to implement what you learn to see results. 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.
You are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life!

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

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 16th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST
Watch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).
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. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch.

About BOD™ LIVE
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. Come prepared with your questions, and be ready to offer experience, expertise and support to your fellow members.
Join us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions.
To participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

HIGH POINT MARKET | Celebrating 20 Years of Business of Design®
2024-10-26 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Celebrating 20 years of Business of Design® with Kimberley Seldon
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.
You must register with High Point Market to attend these events.

SEMINAR SERIES presented by Daniel House Club
10:00 am | Business of Design® Ignore the Budget. Specify Better Products.
Hosted by Four Hands (Showplace – 4101, Floor 4)

Build your brand and wow your clients.
Propose the best option, not the least expensive one.
Go beyond the brief. Sometimes clients don’t know what they need.

11:00 am | Business of Design® Growing Profitability with Vendors
Hosted by SUNPAN (Showplace – 1200, 1650, Floor 1)

Work less, by relying on the expertise of key vendors.
Grow profitability by working in harmony with vendors.

12:00 pm | Business of Design® Design Fees are Not Enough
Hosted by etuHOME (IHFC – IH410, Commerce, Floor 1)

You’re the boss. You set the terms.
Build a profitable business model.

Business of Design® 20/20 Vision. Be the Expert.
Keynote Presentation presented by Andmore at the Suites at Market Square
3:00 pm | Kimberley Seldon
Yes, you can run a wildly successful and profitable business. It’s easier today than it’s ever been. In this one-hour seminar, Kimberley Seldon will celebrate 20 years of Business of Design® by sharing 20 MUSTS for your business. You’ll learn what it takes to be the expert and how that benefits your clients. Attendees will leave with specific strategies to implement, and the motivation required to boost yourself to the next level. Stay for the party afterwards. We’ve got champagne and prizes. Not to be missed.

discover what Kimberley’s learned about running a profitable design business over 20 years
20 MUSTS for your design business
celebrate 20 years of Business of Design® with Team BOD™

4:00 pm | Business of Design® is 20
It’s a party! So, stick around and celebrate. There’ll be drinks and prizes. Bring a friend, or make a new one.

Thank you to our Partners!

HIGH POINT MARKET | Financials & Profits: Trick or Treat? 👻
2024-10-27 09:00 - 23:30 (America/Toronto)
High Point Market | Theodore Alexander
Sunday, October 27th at 9 – 11:30 am
Join us on October 27 for a spooktacular panel with Kimberley Seldon of Business of Design®, Alex Spalding of Daniel House Club, Kimberly Powell of Zena, and Heather Ferreras-Tokan of Tokan Interiors. They’ll share how to banish the financial fears haunting interior designers and turn them into realities of profitability and confidence.
Arrive between 9:00 – 9:30 AM for coffee and light breakfast to start your morning. The panel kicks off at 10:00 AM, followed by a champagne service. At 11:15/11:30 AM, enjoy a guided showroom tour of Theodore Alexander and return for a delicious lunch.
You’ll leave with these key learnings:

Conquer your fears and understand that it’s essential to know your numbers and it’s OK to be profitable!
Face those tech and logistics phantoms by embracing new tools and resources.
Discover the must-have tools to give you confidence and run a smooth and profitable business.
Learn how outsourcing and hiring can expand your capacity and get rid of overwhelm.
Use industry resources to manage your business more effectively.
Explore extra revenue opportunities to avoid financial instability.

Don’t let financial fears haunt you – turn your business nightmares into profitable realities. Banish insecurities, uncover financial success tricks, and enjoy the treats of a more profitable interior design business.
Where: Theodore Alexander, 229 W. Russell Ave. in Russell & Green. Shuttle Stop 13 (Green Line).

Arrive between 9:00 – 9:30 AM for coffee and light breakfast to start your morning.
10:00 AM the panel kicks off followed by a champagne service.
11:15/11:30 AM enjoy a guided showroom tour of Theodore Alexander and return for a delicious lunch.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT

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BOD™ LIVE | Sales & Marketing
2024-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
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. Participants will learn how a well-designed website can enhance customer experience and conversion rates, effective lead generation tactics to attract the right audience, and strategies to streamline the sales process for maximum efficiency.
By the end of the session, attendees will leave with practical tools to align their sales and marketing efforts, boosting revenue and fostering sustainable growth in their organizations. Join us to transform your sales and marketing into a powerful profit-generating engine!

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

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 20th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST
Watch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).
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. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch.

About BOD™ LIVE
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. Come prepared with your questions, and be ready to offer experience, expertise and support to your fellow members.
Join us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions.
To participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings, please join BOD™ Membership.

BOD™ LIVE Coaching
2024-12-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
It’s time to implement for results in 2025.
If you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design® programs, our monthly BOD™ Live coaching sessions will help keep you motivated, accountable, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions, and be ready to offer experience, expertise and support to your fellow members.
Join us each month 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!

BOD™ LIVE Coaching, please join BOD™ Membership.

TO PARTICIPATE:

Mark your calendar.
Watch your inbox for email reminders.
Sign into your Member Dashboard to join.

Not able to join us live?
Members can submit a question in advance and it will be answered live on the call.
BOD™ Live Coaching calls are recorded and available for a limited time.

IDS Toronto 2025 | Business of Design® Run Your Business
2025-01-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
You’re not imagining it. Interior design is a complex, complicated, and challenging career choice. That’s ok, you’re not afraid of hard work, but despite your best efforts, you’re nowhere near where you thought you’d be by now. Some of you graduated from design school and even with the best education available, you were not taught the fundamentals of running a successful interior design firm. Others have worked for years, even decades and still don’t have the essential systems, procedures, protocols, and strategies required to run a successful business. Until now, that is.
In this seminar, Kimberley will teach you how can:

enjoy all the perks of business ownership, including profitability
satisfy all your clients and generate repeat and referral business
attract ideal clients with juicy projects grow staggering profits that lead to independent wealth
implement policies and procedures that guarantee you get paid
create a standardized contract that works for every project
hire the right people and learn to delegate effectively
confidently manage clients, trades and a team
finally become the expert you were meant to be

Make Business of Design® part of your success story.
Note: This session is being submitted for OAA, ARIDO and IDCEC accreditation.
Learn more at www.interiordesignshow.com.

DesignPro Session at Pacific Design Center, CA
2025-03-07 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
CEU: Business of Design® Launch Projects like a Boss

This lunch and learn CEU session lead by Designer and Business Consultant, Kimberley Seldon, is for the highly motivated design professional who is worn out from squabbling with clients.

Finally, a forum where you can get solid information and professional coaching about dealing with any challenges and hurdles. Are you finished working for free or haggling over fees? Are you done with defending your hourly rate? It’s time to get organized, start each project with precision and move forward on a linear path that leads to success. Take your business to the next level.
0.1 CEU | Lunch will be provided.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
—Develop confidence with physical techniques used by the world’s best coaches.
—Out perform your typical consultation experience.
—Perfect your sales technique as it leads to new customers.
—Learn Kimberley’s own tried-and-true system for organizing billable hours and invoicing your clients.
—Q&A: Ask your questions. Harness the power of business coaching.

WHEN + WHERE
Friday, March 7 from 12-2 PM at Baker | McGuire, Suite B-525
A donation to LA CAN DO Soft Landing Project is suggested.

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WEBINAR | Project Management, a Legal Path to Compliance
2025-05-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Interior Designers as Project Managers. Brought to you by Business of Design® and attorney Wendy Estela.
Yes, there is a legal path to billing clients for project management. At last!
Attorney Wendy Estela will give you the specific contract language you can use to protect yourself when you provide project management for your clients.
In this seminar, you will hear how Kimberley navigates project management with her clients in Los Angeles and Toronto. You will also hear from Wendy Estela how you can remain legally compliant while providing this essential service.
If you’ve always wanted to provide project management for clients, but were reluctant for any reason, then this is the seminar for you.
If you currently provide project management to clients, but wonder if you have the right language for your contract, then this is the seminar for you.
Attendees will receive a checklist and a process to follow that will allow you to run your projects logically, efficiently, and profitably.
DATE | Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
TIME | 12:00 – 2:00 pm EST
FORMAT | Live webinar + Q&A
This is a must-attend for interior design professionals who:

currently provide (or want to offer) project management
want to take the lead on projects
need legal advice on compliance
want to confidently hire essential trades on behalf of clients
want to implement BOD™’s method of project management
need to reach the next level of profitability in your business
work in multiple locations or jurisdictions

We’ll break it down, give you the facts, and make sure you leave with a clear action plan.
Attendees will leave with:

The legal language required to take on project management
A checklist to ensure you have all your bases covered
A more robust path to profitability

REGISTER NOW
Regular Price | $695
Member Price | $395 (Save $300)
GET YOUR TICKET
*Not yet a member? Add Business of Design® Membership to your cart to save $300 on this webinar.
Disclaimer: This information is educational in nature and not legal advice. Designers should consult with a qualified attorney familiar with construction and design law in their specific jurisdiction before implementing these approaches.

Get on Track: 3 Shifts to Attract, Qualify, and Profit
2025-10-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Free 1-Hour Webinar — October 21
⚡ Here’s the truth: most design projects don’t go off the rails halfway through — they derail before the project even begins. The wrong clients, unclear expectations, weak systems, and underpriced services create chaos before you’ve even booked the consultation.
That’s why the most successful designers (our BOD™ community) run their projects with the precision of a well-oiled steam engine. Everything is engineered to entice ideal clients board at the start of the process, and then, it’s so efficient and streamlined that those clients stay on until the very last stop—a finished project, ready to photograph.
In this free, one-hour training, you’ll learn 3 strategic shifts that will change the way you attract, manage, and get paid by clients.
What You’ll Learn:
🚫 Shift #1: Stop Chasing the Wrong Clients
Learn how to prequalify leads before they ever hit your inbox, so you spend zero time on tire-kickers, bargain-hunters, or anyone who isn’t your ideal client.
🎯 Shift #2: Eliminate Unclear Expectations
Discover how to use a structured, paid consultation to set boundaries, define deliverables, and establish yourself as the expert and authority from day one.
💰 Shift #3: Replace Underpriced Services with Premium Expertise
Weak pricing sends the wrong signal. Learn how to confidently charge premium fees that reflect your value, while weeding out clients who don’t respect your process.
Seats are free but limited. Don’t miss your chance to get on board the BOD™ train — and stay on track to success.
👉 Reserve your free seat today and join us live on October 21.

BOD™ LIVE | Monthly Coaching
2025-12-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
As a BOD™ Member, you have 24/7 access to learning, now it’s time to implement for results.
If you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design® programs, our monthly BOD™ Live coaching sessions will help keep you motivated, accountable, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions, and be ready to offer experience, expertise and support to your fellow members.
Join us each month 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!

Become a Member to participate.

FOR MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE:

Mark your calendar.
Watch your inbox for email reminders.
Sign into your Member Dashboard to join.

Not able to join us live?
Members can submit a question in advance and it will be answered live on the call.
BOD™ Live Coaching calls are recorded and available for a limited time.
Check your member dashboard for future coaching dates.

BOD™ LIVE | Monthly Coaching for Members
2026-01-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)

5 Profit Moves You Can’t Afford to Ignore
2026-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Free 1-Hour Webinar — January 29, 2026
Are you working harder than ever, but not seeing it in your bank account? Enough already.
In this powerful, one-hour training, you’ll discover five proven strategies to increase your profit without chasing more clients, adding more projects, or working longer hours.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to increase profit without increasing revenue
✅ Ways to use AI and smart systems to save time while delivering the same value
✅ Why selling and charging a premium for your consultation is the key to profitability
✅ How to view employees as revenue generators, not expenses
✅ The hidden power of supplier discounts—and how to negotiate them now
This isn’t theory. These are practical, real-world steps you can start applying immediately to protect your bottom line and build the business you deserve.
👉 Reserve your free seat today and join us live on January 29, 2026.
Seats are free but the lessons you’ll learn are extremely profitable—don’t wait.

This webinar is closed.

Launch Projects Like a Boss | Presented by DesignFiles
2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Do your projects start strong… but slowly drift off track?
The way you launch a project determines everything that follows.
It’s time to get organized, start each project smoothly, and move forward on a clear path.
Join us on March 25 at 10am PT / 1pm ET for a free live workshop with Kimberley Seldon of Business of Design®, where we’ll break down how to launch projects like a boss—from the very first consultation to confident invoicing.
You’ll learn:
✅ How to outperform your typical consultation experience and convert more clients
✅ How to perfect your sales technique so it naturally leads to new business
✅ Kimberley’s tried-and-true system for organizing billable hours and invoicing
✅ How to develop confidence using physical techniques from the world’s best coaches
We’ll also have time for live Q&A, so bring your questions.
This event is for interior designers who are ready to stop undercharging, stop second-guessing, and start running projects with clarity and control.
Join us live and take your business to the next level.
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Beyond the Budget | Presented by Daniel House Club
2026-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Beyond the Budget: Designing Profit, Value, and Authority in Your Interior Design Business
What if budgeting less—and thinking bigger—was the key to better design and better profits?
In this dynamic 1-hour webinar, Kimberley Seldon, founder of Business of Design®, brings together three powerful ideas every interior designer needs to master today: specifying with confidence, leveraging vendor partnerships, and building a business model that doesn’t rely solely on design fees.
You’ll learn how to move beyond price-driven decisions and instead propose the best solutions for your clients—solutions that elevate your brand, deepen client trust, and improve profitability. Kimberley will also unpack how strategic vendor relationships can reduce your workload while increasing margins, and why successful designers stop waiting for permission and start setting the terms of their business.
Presented in partnership with Daniel House Club, this webinar is for designers who are ready to stop playing small, step into authority, and design businesses that work as beautifully as the spaces they create.
Date: April 14
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST
Format: Live 1-hour webinar
Led by: Kimberley Seldon, Business of Design®
In partnership with: Daniel House Club
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

Specify with confidence, not fear
Learn how to recommend the best products and solutions—without defaulting to the lowest price—and why this strengthens both your designs and client relationships.
Elevate your role from order-taker to trusted expert
Discover how to go beyond the brief and guide clients toward what they truly need, even when they can’t articulate it themselves.
Increase profitability through smarter vendor partnerships
See how working in harmony with key vendors can save time, reduce stress, and improve margins—without doing more work.
Build a business model that doesn’t rely on fees alone
Understand why design fees are only part of the picture, and how successful designers take control by setting the terms and structuring for profit.
Design a business that supports your life—not the other way around
Learn how clarity, authority, and alignment lead to more sustainable success.

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BOD™ 4-Week Project Initiation Bootcamp
2026-06-01 12:00 - 2026-06-26 14:00 (America/Toronto)
BUSINESS OF DESIGN®
4-WEEK PROJECT INITIATION BOOTCAMP ✨
This four-week implementation intensive helps you install a complete Project Initiation Process — from pre-qualifying and selling consultations to presenting contracts with authority and securing retainers that protect your time and cash flow.
You’ll stop negotiating from weakness, eliminate free consultations, and launch projects with clear scope, strong boundaries, and financial protection in place.
Because the way a project starts is usually how it ends.

BOD™ 6-Week Financial Bootcamp
2026-11-03 12:00 - 2026-12-09 14:00 (America/Toronto)
BUSINESS OF DESIGN®
6-WEEK FINANCIAL BOOTCAMP ✨
You’ve mastered design. Now it’s time to master the numbers. ✅
👉 This is your fast track to financial clarity, confident leadership, and real, sustainable profit. We’re breaking down how you earn, how you spend, and most importantly, how you keep more of what you earn.
It’s time to be the CEO your business needs.
This 6-week financial intensive program is for design professionals who want to level up.
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