EP 419 | Embrace the Challenge: How Interior Designers Grow by Taking Smart Risks with Kim Allen
March 11, 2025
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Growth rarely happens inside your comfort zone. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon explores what happens when an interior designer says yes to a project that stretches their experience—and how that decision can open unexpected doors. Kim Allen shares her story of taking on a large, unfamiliar project and using it as a catalyst for professional growth.
You’ll also hear from her PR team, who explain how they leveraged that bold move to gain visibility and recognition in the industry. Together, they highlight the importance of adaptability, collaboration, and strategic risk-taking in a changing market.
If you’ve been hesitating to take on a project that feels just slightly beyond your current scope, this episode will help you rethink what’s possible—and how to approach it with confidence.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How to leverage your expertise to bring fresh insight to new project types
- Why embracing market changes quickly creates opportunity
- When and why to outsource work outside your zone of expertise
- Why planning for lighting early improves outcomes and reduces risk
DESIGN INTERVENTION
A former boss told me Kim, “the most important client you have, is the one you don’t have yet”. In other words, always be in business development mode. Don’t ever get too comfortable with the status quo.
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