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Design Biz Survival Guide

Design Biz Survival Guide

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

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158: TANDEM I Special Industry Spotlight Episode

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2024/08/05

This is a special Industry Spotlight episode of Design Biz Survival Guide. This special format is designed to share brands and partners that support designers both creatively and professionally. This supplemental podcast format is our way of sharing valuable information and resources for your business with you, our loyal listeners. Today, we’re speaking with Renee Bush — Founder and Chief Strategist of TANDEM. Renee and her team are behind the brand development and business strategies of some of the

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157: Kali Sudbrook I Launching a Design Build...

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2024/07/29

Today, we welcome Kali Sudbrook of Beachside Interiors to the podcast. Kali is a licensed contractor and interior designer based in Orange County, CA, and specializes in creating health-forward spaces. In this episode, Kali shares her niche approach to design and the joy that she experiences creating fitness spaces. We dive deep into her business model, embracing a design specialty and the benefits of being a B2 Remodeler Contractor. We also discuss Kali’s perspective on attitude, mindset,

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156: Jackie Green I Business Acumen for Employees

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2024/07/15

Today, we welcome Jackie Green - Founder, CEO, and Chief Strategist of Behind the Design. In this episode, we focus on the employee perspective of the business of design and the value of empowering them with business knowledge and acumen. Jackie explains the basics that every design employee should understand about time billing, overhead, and productivity. If you’re a team member of a design firm and want to have a bigger impact on the business, this episode is for you. Show Highlights: Business

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155: Marcia Bryan I Multi-Generational Design

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2024/07/01

Today, we welcome Marcia Bryan, owner of Bryan Design Group based in San Diego, California. In this episode, Marcia shares her design journey from model homes to full-service residential and senior living design. Marcia shares how a chance opportunity evolved into a design niche for her business model and how the nuances of senior living design influence and enhance her residential design projects in a practical and meaningful way. Adding new disciplines of design requires continued education, and

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154: Niki Landry I Cultivating Growth from Within

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2024/06/17

Today, we welcome Niki Landry, founder of Hatch Creative Co. - a consulting firm focused on supporting small to mid-level design businesses. In this episode, Niki shares her design journey and how a moment of need at the commercial design firm that she was working at triggered the leader within and culminated in her transition from design to operations. We discuss the value of recruiting and promoting from within and her strategy for identifying hidden leaders among your team. If you’re in growth

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153: 6-Year Anniversary Episode I Podcast Takeover...

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2024/06/03

Today, we welcome Rona Graf of Grace Blu Interior Design as our PODCAST TAKEOVER host! In this episode, Rona puts Rick in the hot seat and asks him her burning questions about life, business, and community. We discuss Rick’s recovering interior design status and what prompted the pivot into podcasting and coaching. Rick also shares a few of his biggest ah-ha moments from the podcast, who’s on his interview bucket list, and what the next five years looks like for Design Biz Survival Guide. Show

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152: Melissa Muszynski | Re-discovering your...

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2024/05/20

Today we welcome Melissa Muszynski, founder of MBM Design based in Wethersfield, Connecticut. In this episode, Melissa shares how an unexpected injury and a lengthy recovery helped her realize the impact that the home environment has on the healing process. This realization shifted her priorities and prompted her to say goodbye to corporate and launch her own interior design business. We also discuss the transferable skills that helped Melissa get the business off the ground and her slow and

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151: RDW Design Studio | Special Industry Spotlight...

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2024/05/13

This is a special Industry Spotlight episode of Design Biz Survival Guide. This special format is designed to share brands and partners that support designers both creatively and professionally. This supplemental podcast format is our way of sharing valuable information and resources for your business with you, our loyal listeners. Today, we’re speaking with Robyn White — the owner and founder of RDW Design Studio. RDW Design Studio specializes in creating captivating websites and SEO strategies for

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150: Breegan Jane | The Intersection of Preparation...

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2024/05/06

Today, we welcome Designer, TV Host, and Philanthropist – Breegan Jane. In this episode, we take a guided tour of Breegan’s multi-faceted design business, and we explore how a combination of vision and preparation has made her one of the most recognizable brands in the industry. We discuss ideal clients and setting expectations, and Breegan breaks down her pricing model then and now and why it works for her business. We also discuss the team and strategy behind the brand and what it really takes to

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149: Patrick Ediger | Big Impact, Small Footprint

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2024/04/22

Today we welcome Patrick Ediger — Founder and Principal Designer of the namesake residential design firm based in Los Angeles, California. In this episode, Patrick shares his journey of design from the Hollywood talent industry to launching his own design business eleven years ago. Patrick shares how exploring and discovering resources and artisans in and around Los Angeles helped him develop a unique sustainable approach to design. We also discuss the impact that custom and vintage sourcing has on

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148: Molly Rose | Creating a Winning Content Campaign...

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2024/04/08

Today, we welcome Molly Rose - a professional interior photographer and public relations partner for interior designers and architects. In this episode, Molly breaks down her 10-step strategy to help you create project campaigns that support your overarching brand and provide content throughout the design process. We discuss how a combination of micro storytelling, DIY photography, and a structured posting schedule can truly enhance your messaging and your PR strategy for each project. Heads up -

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147: House of Morrison I Special Industry Spotlight...

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2024/04/01

This is a special Industry Spotlight episode of Design Biz Survival Guide. This special format is designed to share brands and partners that support designers both creatively and professionally. This supplemental podcast format is our way of sharing valuable information and resources for your business with you, our loyal listeners. Today, we’re speaking with Rachel Morrison and Andrew Morrison of House of Morrison - a made-to-order furniture manufacturer that caters exclusively to the trade. The

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146: DuVal Reynolds | Confessions of a Serial...

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2024/03/25

Today we welcome DuVal Reynolds - founder and principal designer of DuVal Design - a full service interior design firm based in Fairfax, Virginia. In this episode, DuVal shares his journey of design from med school to design school and how he learned the inter workings of the business of design before launching his own design business six years ago. We also discuss his personalized approach to marketing and DuVal reveals how he developed a billing strategy that promotes consistency, accountability

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145: Donna Johnson | The Business of Luxury Design

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2024/03/11

Today, we welcome Donna Johnson of Luxe Design, a luxury interior design firm with offices in Orange County and Las Vegas. In this episode, Donna shares her lifelong passion for interior design and how relationships – both organic and strategic – have fueled the growth and success of her design business. We also discuss the value of continued education, changes in the industry, and the pros and cons of serving the high-end luxury market. Listen in as Donna shares her experiences working over four

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144: Josiah Lilly | Building Integrity-based...

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2024/02/26

Today, we welcome Josiah Lilly—owner of EPIC Ceramic + Stone, a high-end residential tile and stone installation company based in Orange County, CA. In this episode, we discuss Josiah’s entrepreneurial journey from age 17 and his steadfast commitment to service and leadership, which has helped him grow his multi-faceted business model. Josiah candidly shares the pressure of being the youngest build partner on the job site, earning the respect of his peers, and the privilege of impacting the lives

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143: Britney Glass | The Intersection of Coaching and...

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2024/02/12

Today, we welcome Britney Glass, a transformational interior designer and life coach based in New Jersey. In this episode, Britney shares the evolution of her design business, Glass Touch Interiors, and her holistic approach to uncovering her client’s true needs and desires in life and their surroundings. We also discuss her journey of design from the moment she realized that coaching is a natural component of the design process and how a few meaningful questions can unlock the true intention behind

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142: Widell + Boschetti | The Partnership Behind the...

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2024/01/29

Today, we welcome Barette Widell and Christina Boschetti, the talented duo behind Widell + Boschetti, a boutique interior design firm based in Moorestown, New Jersey. In this episode, we discuss the partnership that is synonymous with their brand and how they collaborated to launch their interior design business eight years ago. Barette and Christina have paid their dues along the way, and they candidly share the learning curve they had to endure to build their now thriving design business. We also

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141: Amber Guyton | Behind the Scenes of an E-Design...

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2024/01/15

Today we welcome Amber Guyton, founder and principal designer at Blessed Little Bungalow based out of Atlanta, GA. In this episode, Amber shares her journey from corporate marketing and advertising to design business owner. We discuss the strategy behind her e-design business model, her approach to visibility, and the real demands of running a business and building a brand. Our conversation wouldn’t be complete without talking about community and how it has helped empower her to shake the imposter

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140: Leadership, Culture, and Collaboration

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2024/01/01

Today, we welcome Margaret Donaldson, founder of MDI Interior Design based in Charleston, South Carolina. In this episode, Margaret shares her 35-year journey of design from the birth of her business and first child almost simultaneously to the evolution of her design studio, which is currently 17 team members strong. We also discuss the value of team culture and the importance of collaboration among peers and Margaret shares some valuable examples of how she has created a work environment for her

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139: When I Discovered the Impact of LEADERSHIP

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2023/12/18

For this final podcast episode of 2023, host and founder of Design Biz Survival Guide Rick Campos recalls when he discovered Leadership and Community in a fourth-period classroom in high school back in 1985 and how lessons learned over 30 years ago influence his business model today. We also re-cap our highlight of the year, acknowledge our supporting partners, and make a very special announcement about Design Biz Retreat 2024. Show Highlights: The leadership skills honed in student council amid a

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