EP 431 | 5 Smart Moves Interior Designers Can Make When Business Is Slow with Kimberley Seldon

June 3, 2025

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When business slows down, it’s easy to panic—or worse, freeze. In this timely solo episode, Kimberley Seldon, Advocate-in-Chief at Business of Design®, shares five smart, strategic moves interior designers can make when work feels quiet, uncertain, or stalled.

Rather than waiting things out or scrambling for quick fixes, Kimberley reframes slow seasons as powerful opportunities to strengthen your business from the inside out. From reconnecting with former clients to finally documenting your systems, these are practical steps that help you regain momentum, sharpen your skills, and emerge stronger than before.

Whether you’re in a genuine slow season or simply craving a reset, this episode is equal parts strategy and encouragement—the reminder that quieter periods can be catalysts for real growth.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why former clients are your most valuable leads—and how to reconnect without feeling salesy

  • What belongs in a strong operations manual and how it transforms your business

  • The systems you finally have time to implement that pay off all year long

  • How to use slow periods to sharpen your skills and expand your value

  • Why it’s okay to raise your rates even when business feels slow

  • How mindset shifts during quiet seasons can lead to powerful breakthroughs

 

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“Every storm runs out of rain.” Maya Angelou

 

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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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