Why Podcasting Is Awesome
A “podcast” is a digital audio show that can be downloaded individually or can be subscribed to as a series. Podcasts can be saved to your computer, smartphone, tablet, or iPod/mp3 player.
With a host of interior design podcasts available at the tip of your fingers, you can stay updated about the latest buzz in the industry, as well as gain insights and advice from experts.
What makes podcasts so popular is that they can be downloaded to your phone, allowing you to take them with you wherever you go. What this means is that you can subscribe to design industry podcasts and listen to them while driving, walking, cooking, or at the gym. Your community and education are always on tap!
Podcasts make it possible to stay up to date with the design industry’s pulse without having to actually “allocate” time for it, as you would if you joined a coaching class or a webinar. Podcasts discuss a range of interior design topics from the design process to matters related to design business such as pricing, legal matters, credentialing, networking, trade shows, CEUs, and marketing.
To listen to a podcast, download a podcast app on your phone. Apple users already have the Podcast app pre-installed on their iPhones. Android users can download Google Podcasts from the Play Store. Open the app, and using the search function, select and subscribe to podcasts that you are curious about. New episodes will automatically appear on the app. Alternatively, you can visit the podcast’s website from a computer and stream it directly from the page. Itunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify are some platforms that you can use to listen to podcasts.
Best Podcasts on Interior Design
In alphabetical order:
A Well Designed Business
Hosted by LuAnn Nigara, an author, speaker and co-owner of a window treatment and awning retailer, the podcast airs twice a week. It follows an interview format, and discusses topics such as client acquisition, effective project management strategies, sales strategies and more, all directed at the business end of the interior design industry.
Business of Design
Hosted by interior design business coach Kimberley Seldon, this podcast brings on board industry experts to discuss the interior design business.
Business of Home
With a subscriber base of over 100,000, this podcast, hosted by Dennis Scully, is a resource for design professionals looking for industry news, trade show information, CEU information, employment opportunities, and more.
Clever
Artist and designer Amy Devers, along with the founder of Design Milk Jaime Derringer, host this podcast to talk to interior designers about their work and work processes, and all things design-related.
Convo by Design
Podcast host Josh Cooperman is a writer, speaker, brand manager, and product designer. In this podcast, Josh interviews interior designers, architects, and artists who are luminaries in the design industry.
David Thiergartner Interiors Podcast
David Thiergartner is an interior designer known for luxury interiors. His podcast invites industry experts and discusses topics ranging from arts to furniture, colors, lighting, woodworking, and more.
Design Biz Survival Guide
Hosted by interior designer Rick Campos, this podcast follows an interview format with professionals from across the industry, such as business coaches, branding experts, architects, design bloggers, photographers, legal experts, and interior designers.
Design Perspectives
Interior designer Gail M Davis provides insights from designers, architects, people of the trade, and other industry professionals about design topics from the vantage point of both designer and consumer.
Designers Getting Coffee
Interior Design business mentors Lesley Myrick and Kate Bendewald host this podcast that discusses most of the ‘how-to’ questions related to the interior design business. The show also has Q&A sessions where Lesley and Kate answer questions submitted by their audience via emails or DMs.
Inside Design Podcast
Interior designers Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole conduct the Inside Design podcast. They discuss the latest trade events like High Point Market, interview industry icons, and suggest tips, ideas, and strategies for running a successful interior design firm.
Interior Style Hunter Podcast
London-based luxury interior design blogger Grant Pierrus hosts this podcast. The interview format where Grant speaks to interior design industry pros about all things design business.
Profit is a Choice
Hosted by interior design business coach Michele Williams, this podcast talks about the various factors that affect the setting up, growth, and sustainability of an interior design studio.
The Chairish Podcast
Hosted by Elle Magazine’s former editor, Michael Boodro, this podcast is an essential resource for interior designers. In the interviews with professionals in the industry, Michael covers topics ranging from sourcing to marketing, client communication to successful business models.
The Chaise Lounge Podcast
Launched in 2014, the Chaise Lounge podcast is hosted by business enthusiast Nick May, where he interviews interior designers and highlights the most successful business strategies that have worked for them.
The Design You Podcast
Hosted by successful interior designer and business coach Tobi Fairley, this podcast provides interior designers with business advice from Tobi and her successful interior design guests.
The Interior Design Business
Presented by interior design marketeer Jeff Hayward and interior designer and past President of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) Susie Rumbold, the podcast is a comprehensive resource for interior designers in the UK.
The Interior Design Consultant
This podcast is hosted by design consultant and business mentor Timothy Murenzi. In the podcast episodes, Timothy talks about a range of interior design business topics such as managing cash flow, e-design business, starting out in the design business, dealing with difficult clients, etc.
The Kate Show
Kate Greunke offers tips and strategies for do-it-yourself business growth in the home industry. Topics include DIY marketing for luxury clientele, setting up your website to get more leads, social media marketing strategies, and more.
The Style Files: Conversations with Creatives
Interior designer and blogger Paloma Contreras discusses process with interior designers, design editors, and other professionals in the industry.
Wingnut Social
This podcast is from a company that specializes in managing social media and marketing for interior designers. Hosted by Darla Powell, the podcast’s topics include ways to increase revenue streams, upgrade business models, and more.
Some Podcasts for Design Tips
The Great Indoors, with Sophie Robinson and Kate Watson Smyth
Decorating Tips & Tricks by Anita Joyce and Kelly Wilkniss
Conclusion
Whether you are turning to the popular podcasts listed above or any of the many others focused on the design industry, you’ll surely find that having podcasts available for your next commute or workout upgrades how you utilize your downtime.
Do you listen to interior design podcasts? Which podcasts are your favorite and why?
Did we miss out on any other interior design podcasts that you think our readers should be aware of? Please let us know in the comments below so that we can keep our article updated and constantly improving.
