EP 293 | Resilience in Your Interior Design Business with Sarah Von Dreele

October 4, 2022

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How do you keep moving forward when life and business become overwhelming?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Sarah Von Dreele to discuss resilience, perseverance, and the mindset required to navigate difficult seasons in business and life.

Through her own powerful story, Sarah shares how patience, practical decision-making, and steady forward movement can help interior designers overcome setbacks and emerge stronger on the other side.

If you’re facing challenges in your business—or simply need encouragement to keep going—this episode offers both perspective and practical guidance.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why growth and healing often come from facing challenges directly
• How facts and data lead to better business decisions
• Why patience and small, consistent steps create long-term success
• The importance of leaning on trusted experts for guidance
• How to focus spending on activities that generate revenue
• Why resilience is one of the most important skills for business owners

DESIGN INTERVENTION

A list of soundbites, gathered over the last three years which, when considered cumulatively, drive decisions every day.

  • Data drives decisions.
  • It’s a marathon not a sprint.
  • It is going to take time to gain traction.
  • Focus on revenue-driving expenses.
  • You can always back into color trends later.

TAKE AWAYS

Slim Aarons iconic Poolside Gossip.

About Sarah Von Dreele

After twenty years as a creative director in corporate and consumer branding, Sarah Von Dreele discovered painting as a vehicle to create a quiet space from an emotionally traumatic experience. What resulted was a body of work which launched her into a new career as a textile designer. Her wallpaper and fabrics are available to the trade through her showroom representation across the United States. Sarah has a BFA in Graphic Design from RISD and lives and works in New York City.

www.sarahvondreele.com 

Instagram | sarahvondreele

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

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