EP 311 | Choosing the Right Vendors for Interior Designers with Daniel House Club

February 14, 2023

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Are you helping your clients make the right investment decisions—or just presenting options?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Daniel House Club to explore how interior designers can confidently guide clients on where to splurge, where to save, and how to choose the right vendors for every project.

Great design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about making smart, strategic decisions that align with your client’s priorities and budget. Learn how to navigate vendor categories, manage budgets effectively, and position yourself as a trusted expert.

If you want to increase client trust and deliver better outcomes, this episode will sharpen your decision-making process.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to identify where clients should splurge for maximum impact
• Why staying on top of your project budget is critical to success
• How to evaluate whether a higher-cost option is truly worth it
• The role of the designer in guiding client investment decisions
• How choosing the right vendors impacts quality and client satisfaction
• Why investing in your own business growth leads to better decision-making

 

DESIGN INTERVENTION

Stay focused and be clear about what you offer your customers – don’t venture out into areas you aren’t capable of managing. Even if you can make the time to try something new, ask yourself if it will reduce the time you have to focus on your core business.

About Peter & Alex Spalding

Peter and Alex Spalding are the founders of Daniel House Club. Though they’ve only worked together for the last 7 years, they’ve known each other for long decades. As brothers, the first business they imagined was selling snickerdoodles out of their clubhouse. Peter designed the packaging and Alex set the prices. Their contributions were similar when they began DHC; Peter brought the right brain, Alex the left. Thanks to an awesome team, DHC now helps thousands of designers in US and Canada with procurement.

https://danielhouse.club

Instagram | @danielhouse.club

 

Thank you to our Sponsor!

Daniel House Club

Feeling overwhelmed by countless vendor logins, sourcing from too many links, and tracking order statuses across your projects? Daniel House Club is here to help. DHC is founded by designers like you, who have faced the same issues you do. They work to offer the most streamlined process to manage your projects, orders, and delivery statuses all in one place with one login. Daniel House Club is redefining the design business with the industry’s lowest trade pricing and flat rate shipping across top vendors like Eichholtz, Theodore Alexander, Currey & Co., Four Hands and more.

Discover a better way to take control of your business with Daniel House Club. Join as a Pro+ member today and get 50% off your membership at danielhouse.club/bod.

 

What DHC members are saying:

“… I can’t tell you how wonderful it has been working with you and the wider team! Always willing to help, answer questions and support us designers!!!” – Courtney Wigginton, Anne Hendrick Interiors

“I’m so glad I’ve found you, I’ve sold more furniture in the last three months than I have in the last three years because you make it so easy.”  – Meg Waldrop

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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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