Testimonials

I read the BOD books within the first 6 months of starting my decorating business and the techniques for running a business that I learned have been priceless. Being a new solo business owner was scary and finding all of the answers to my questions was not easy until I discovered Kimberly and BOD! I recommend it to every designer I can.

I have been using the site and growing thanks to BOD since 2013. BOD has been very helpful in the growth and development of my business directly. The information content is unique to BOD in comparison to other avenues of Con Ed. It’s price-less in terms of how it has improved by business processes/systems.

Absolutely would recommend BOD – you are invaluable to a design professional. Most creatives have a hard time thinking in terms of business, but think like businesswomen we must if we are to continue to contribute our talents to the world. The info you share has given me so much more confidence – can’t put a price tag on that!

I have been to 2 of Kimberly’s 1-hour seminars and although it is the same message I walked away with information each time that I was able to implement into my business the next day and increased my bottom line. I own both of her books and the information has made great changes for the better for my time management and bottom line.

Any designer who wants to improve their business should check out Business of Design™. Kimberly offers great solutions that are implantable.  The Business of Design™ Volumes 1 and 2 are a must read!  There is so much valuable information in them.

Since becoming a member of Business of Design™ 18 months ago, my revenue has quadrupled and my clients are much happier. I’m really enjoying being a business owner now and have hired a purchasing coordinator and a junior designer. My best clients are coming back to work with me and the whole process from my first interaction with the client to Installation Day has become easier. Kimberley is a super mentor and holds nothing back in her BOD videos and webinars!! She’s developed a process that fits every project, large and small, and she gives you the tools to implement the system seamlessly. From selling the initial design consultation to presenting my client with a 100% complete design + pricing to coordinating my team to get it all done, Kimberly’s process was the answer I needed to build my confidence in selling my service, grow my business, and enjoy work each day.

I’d say Kimberley has made not only my business more streamlined, organized and professional; she’s also given me back my family life! By encouraging me to keep to business hours and keeping tabs on my hours, I no longer work until 11pm, or on weekends. My husband loves Kimberley’s support by giving us back our family time. This morning a client said “I’m not sure I want to hire you as you charge a travel fee, you’ll be coming here quite often, I expect, and the fees will really add up!” I was able to respond that I’ll see her only 2x before the presentation, once for the consultation, and once for the trade day. She was shocked and relieved and said, “Well, yes, I didn’t realize you were so organized, let’s do it!”

If I could be a walking, talking representative for Kimberley and BOD, I would be. Oh wait, I already do that! I spent the first 6 months of my business going in circles, feeling discouraged, feeling lost and knowing that I was clearly doing something wrong and that there had to be an answer somewhere – and there was! Luckily I found it just before I was about to give up. I would (and do) try to reach out to all new interior designers and decorators starting out and reassure them there are answers to all of their business questions and to not give up, your business and life is about to get a whole lot better.

Business of Design™ is giving me the tools I need to eliminate the chaos of running my own business. I adopted many of Kimberley’s ideas after hearing her speak in Las Vegas during the Summer Market 2014. Recently I found I needed to go even further than what I learned in Vegas and in her books, so I signed up as a member of Business of Design™. I am hopeful, my business is going to start running smoother as we implement these systems. I cannot wait to take all of these courses!

If you are looking to streamline your business and make it more efficient and successful without so much stress and anxiety over every project and client then Business of Design™ is for you. The website is easy to use and full of helpful videos and information that walk you step by step through each area of your business that can be improved. There is so much useful content….topics that you didn’t even realize you needed help with are included along with everything else you can think of to make your business run better. It’s a business and a life changer.