Design Biz Survival Guide

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What if you could hang out with experienced design professionals and entrepreneurs who have drive and vision, ask them about their successes and failures, and more; then take an insight or two to guide your own business journey? That’s what we do each episode on Design Biz Survival Guide. Hosted by Rick Campos – recovering interior designer turned business coach with over a decade of experience in the design industry –– every episode is an in-depth look at how to launch, navigate, and grow your design business. The intention of this podcast is to inspire and empower designers with the tools and information you need to survive in the business of design.

Recent Episodes
  • 183: Erik Perez - HELLO PR, Special Industry Spotlight Episode
    May 12, 2025 – 38:30
  • 182: Ivan Pineiro | The CONFIDENCE Episode
    May 5, 2025 – 53:13
  • 181: Jenny Slingerland | Surround Yourself with Greatness
    Apr 21, 2025 – 58:44
  • 180: Emily Campbell | A Student’s Perspective
    Apr 7, 2025 – 37:01
  • 179: Page Sigband | The Nuances of a Niche Brand
    Mar 24, 2025 – 40:49
  • 178: Paul McClean | The Impact of Design
    Mar 10, 2025 – 42:11
  • 177: Jamie Gasparovic I Building an Intentional Brand
    Feb 24, 2025 – 41:57
  • 176: Girls at Flourish, Special Industry Spotlight Episode
    Feb 17, 2025 – 35:35
  • 175: Helen & Simon Knox | UK Perspectives
    Feb 10, 2025 – 45:19
  • 174: Hannah Oravec | Building a Passion-Based Business Model
    Jan 27, 2025 – 40:21
  • 173: Julia Bocchese | Let’s Talk Pinterest
    Jan 13, 2025 – 37:55
  • 172: ENCORE EPISODE: Molly Rose - Creating a Winning Content Campaign for Every Project
    Dec 30, 2024 – 53:54
  • 171: Efficiencies with Meredith Huck
    Dec 16, 2024 – 46:05
  • 170: Terri Brien | Leveraging Transferable Skills
    Dec 2, 2024 – 43:46
  • 169: AI for Interiors, Special Industry Spotlight Episode
    Nov 25, 2024 – 48:36
  • 168: Renee Biery | Only Girl on the Jobsite
    Nov 18, 2024 – 51:35
  • 167: Marc Halaby I Excellence through Collaboration
    Nov 4, 2024 – 47:38
  • 166: DESIGN MANAGER, Special Industry Spotlight Episode
    Oct 28, 2024 – 33:41
  • 165: Emily Yeates I Repeatable Processes for the WIN
    Oct 21, 2024 – 44:25
  • 164: CANTARA I Special Industry Spotlight Episode
    Oct 14, 2024 – 35:30
  • 163: Kate O’Hara I The “Family” Business of Design
    Oct 7, 2024 – 43:26
  • 162: Errol Dejager I The Journey from Fear to Love
    Sep 23, 2024 – 44:07
  • 161: Deborah Flate I Sales Strategies for Designers
    Sep 9, 2024 – 49:19
  • 160: Kamala Nair I Words Matter
    Aug 26, 2024 – 36:30
  • 159: Andrew Patterson I Building a Legacy
    Aug 12, 2024 – 56:48
  • 158: TANDEM I Special Industry Spotlight Episode
    Aug 5, 2024 – 45:24
  • 157: Kali Sudbrook I Launching a Design Build Business in the Fitness Space
    Jul 29, 2024 – 42:47
  • 156: Jackie Green I Business Acumen for Employees
    Jul 15, 2024 – 44:42
  • 155: Marcia Bryan I Multi-Generational Design
    Jul 1, 2024 – 35:22
  • 154: Niki Landry I Cultivating Growth from Within
    Jun 17, 2024 – 40:54
  • 153: 6-Year Anniversary Episode I Podcast Takeover with Rona Graf
    Jun 3, 2024 – 39:03
  • 152: Melissa Muszynski | Re-discovering your Definition of Success
    May 20, 2024 – 33:37
  • 151: RDW Design Studio | Special Industry Spotlight Episode
    May 13, 2024 – 46:04
  • 150: Breegan Jane | The Intersection of Preparation and Opportunity
    May 6, 2024 – 38:56
  • 149: Patrick Ediger | Big Impact, Small Footprint
    Apr 22, 2024 – 35:47
  • 148: Molly Rose | Creating a Winning Content Campaign for Every Project
    Apr 8, 2024 – 55:11
  • 147: House of Morrison I Special Industry Spotlight Episode
    Apr 1, 2024 – 38:52
  • 146: DuVal Reynolds | Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur
    Mar 25, 2024 – 42:25
  • 145: Donna Johnson | The Business of Luxury Design
    Mar 11, 2024 – 37:34
  • 144: Josiah Lilly | Building Integrity-based Relationships in Life and Business
    Feb 26, 2024 – 35:11
  • 143: Britney Glass | The Intersection of Coaching and Design
    Feb 12, 2024 – 49:55
  • 142: Widell + Boschetti | The Partnership Behind the Brand
    Jan 29, 2024 – 51:13
  • 141: Amber Guyton | Behind the Scenes of an E-Design Business Model
    Jan 15, 2024 – 55:27
  • 140: Leadership, Culture, and Collaboration
    Jan 1, 2024 – 48:11
  • 139: When I Discovered the Impact of LEADERSHIP
    Dec 18, 2023 – 21:07
  • 138: Antonio Deloatch | Changing Markets and Building a Brand
    Dec 4, 2023 – 34:40
  • 137: Heather Vercellino | Going ALL IN on the Business of Design
    Nov 20, 2023 – 46:33
  • 136: Peter & Alex Spalding | Purchasing for Profit
    Nov 6, 2023 – 49:52
  • 135: Keri Petersen | Online Visibility for Your Design Business
    Oct 23, 2023 – 45:07
  • 134: Jessica Jones | Journey to Entrepreneurship
    Oct 9, 2023 – 35:57
Recent Reviews
  • NicoleRoe-RNicksonInteriors
    A Must-Listen for Every Design Professional
    The Design Biz Survival Guide is a podcast we look forward to with every new release. It’s insightful, honest, and packed with real conversations that truly resonate within our industry. We regularly share episodes with friends and have even made it part of our internal team discussions. Highly recommend for any designer looking to take a deeper dive into the business side of design—this podcast is a game-changer!
  • Page Sigband
    Knowledge, Community, and Inspiration
    Design Biz Survival Guide is a must for interior designers. Through interviewing designers, photographers, manufacturers, and others in our field, Rick culls invaluable information from each guest’s story. From best practices to inspiration to the secret to their survival, I take away a nugget of wisdom each time I listen. And I think the best part is the sense of community he creates.
  • cmesagirl
    A must listen for designers
    I found Rick’s podcast a little over a year ago and it quickly became one of my must listen to podcasts! Rick’s passion for the interior design community, and his belief of community over competition, comes through in every episode. I started working with Rick as a coaching client and it has been one of the best investments to help me up level and refine my processes and presentation. I highly recommend Rick’s podcast as well as his coaching services. You owe it to yourself, your clients and your business!
  • SMC006605
    I look forward to hearing new episodes
    Rick has been one of the most encouraging supporters of designers and I love hearing from his guest designers about their perspectives. I write down at least one new thing to incorporate into my practices each episode. I wouldn’t want to be in this industry alone and DBSG and Rick make sure that never happens. Thank you!
  • Many Mustard Seeds Girl
    Great info.
    Rick interviews design professionals across the board in a thoughtful & fun way. I’ve learned so much from this podcast. He allows the people who he interviews be themselves & asks awesome signature questions at the end of each podcast.I highly recommend!
  • Heather Bo
    Awesome Podcast!
    One of the best design business podcasts I've listened to. Great content and informative yet entertaining guests!
  • edenstringham
    Fantastic for Designers
    Love this podcast! Thank you so much for enlightening the design community with this and allowing us to share our experiences and grow.
  • Christine Harris ID
    A True Gift!
    I am an interior designer who recently decided it was time to take the leap and leave the comfort of the firm I’ve been with for nearly a decade. I’ve always believed that our design community was filled with people who want to support one another. On a recent photo shoot I had the absolute pleasure of working with Karyn Millet who was assigned to shot my project. She shared this podcast with me and I have to tell you, as a new business owner it’s been a game changer! Rick we haven’t met (yet) but I’m very appreciative that you’ve put yourself out there and are bringing our community together! Great job...keep it up!
  • jennyakanini
    In Design? You Gotta Listen to This!
    I love this podcast! So relevant for designers in California, since many interviewed are from this area (but still relevant to designers everywhere). I love the simple format of the show that repeats the same questions to designers in different niches or with different specialties. The host is beyond amazing at communicating and asking the right questions at the right times – it’s like he’s inside my head and knows what I’m dying to hear next. This podcast includes valuable insight from designers about a wide variety of topics and it will leave you feeling inspired and ready to tackle your next goal – where ever you are at in your design career. I love Rick Campos’ voice – he is so professional and a master at setting his guest at ease so they can “spill the beans” on the things we want to know and wish we could ask ourselves. I have learned about so many talented designer’s, I now follow on IG. Perhaps more importantly, Rick Campos has an awesome philosophy and is elevating the design community one interview at a time! Killer job!
  • Burpee Champion
    In Design? You Gotta Listen to This!
    I love this podcast! So relevant for designers in California, since many interviewed are from this area (but still relevant to designers everywhere). I love the simple format of the show that repeats the same questions to designers in different niches or with different specialities. The host is beyond amazing at communicating and asking the right questions at the right times- it’s like he is inside my head and knows what I am dying to hear next. This podcast includes valuable insight from designers about a wide variety of topics and it will leave you feeling inspired and ready to tackle your next goal- wherever you are at in your design “career”. I love Rick Campos’ voice- he is so professional and a master at setting his guests at ease so they can “spill the beans” on the things we want to know and wish we could ask ourselves. I have learned about so many talented designers, I now follow on IG. Perhaps more importantly, Rick Campos has an awesome philosophy and is elevating the design community one interview at a time! Killer job!
  • tday
    No more available
    I found your podcast a month ago and listen every chance I get and now no more available! I guess I’ll start relistening!! Love every min of it!
  • pirch alyson
    Industry inspiration
    I absolutely love listening to Rick and his genuinely insightful interview style. He has wonderful guests and I’ve found so much inspiration for my own business in the plumbing/appliance industry. We are a trade partner and this helps me understand the professional designer perspective. Thank you Rick!!
  • Noel Lawlor
    Fun and insightful!
    Enjoy hearing about each designer’s journey and their philosophies/ approaches...really good stuff. Well done.
  • BlueCopperDesign
    Love!
    I love this podcast! As a new designer it has really created a sense of confidence for me that I can go out on my own :) Keep it up, I look forward to all the new episodes!
  • Lafnelf
    Fresh Perspective on Design
    Excellent interviews with seasoned interior designers about the industry. Great advice and insight for designers of all levels. As a design professional himself, Rick knows all the questions to ask.
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