EP 399 | Your First Hire as an Interior Designer with Miriam Silver Verga & Hillary Kaplan

October 22, 2024

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Hiring your first team member is one of the biggest decisions in your interior design business—but it’s also one of the most confusing.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Miriam Silver Verga and Hillary Kaplan to break down how to approach your first hire with clarity and confidence. From bookkeepers to assistants to sales support, they explore what roles actually move your business forward—and how to decide what you need most.

If you’ve ever wondered when it’s time to hire, who to hire first, or how to build a team that supports your growth, this episode will help you think more strategically about scaling your design firm.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How to decide who your first hire should be in your interior design business
  • Why understanding strengths and weaknesses is key to building a strong team
  • How to set clear expectations and boundaries with employees
  • Why trust matters—but verification is still essential
  • How to treat mistakes as part of the cost of growing your business

 

DESIGN INTERVENTION

You’re going to have to eat other people’s mistakes including your clients. It’s not about right or wrong, it’s about how to move forward. It’s not that the customer is always right, it’s that the customer must always feel heard. This may mean even if you’re right, you’re wrong.

 

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About Miriam Silver Verga & Hillary Kaplan

Experienced luxury interior designers / construction experts working with homeowners, architects, builders to make rooms & builds elevated.

Their team is what sets them apart. Whether it’s organizing deliveries to keep builds on track or managing the logistics for a large move and install, their team’s commitment to teamwork, communication and incredible organization makes them a leader in the industry.

www.mimiandhill.com

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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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