Founded by industry veteran Rick Campos, Design Biz Survival Guide is a community-focused platform created to support and empower interior designers. At its core is one of the longest-running podcasts in the industry, along with coaching and live events that foster connection, shared learning, and real-world business insight.

What they offer Design Manager clients

Access to a trusted community of design professionals

A long-running podcast covering business, creativity, and entrepreneurship

One-on-one coaching opportunities with Rick

Workshops, retreats, and live events designed to support growth and connection

How we partner together

Design Manager and Design Biz Survival Guide collaborate on shared promotions, educational content, and industry events. Design Manager is featured on the podcast, and we regularly partner on conversations and experiences that support designers at every stage of business.

19th & Co. supports interior design firm owners with strategy, accountability, and business systems that drive sustainable growth. Led by founder Christine Woodward, the team works with design leaders across the U.S. to clarify priorities, strengthen operations, and build smarter workflows — so the business supports the life they want, not the other way around.

What they offer Design Manager clients

Design Manager clients receive a complimentary strategy session with Christine to identify quick wins in their business operations and explore how 19th & Co. can support long-term growth.

Prioritize what actually moves the business forward

Improve internal systems and workflows

Access to a trusted community of design professionals

Make clearer, more confident decisions

Exclusive for Design Manager clients

Christine hosts Office Hours with Design Manager's new clientsand, a complimentary introductory strategy call to help you assess what kind of support your business needs and whether 19th & Co. is the right fit.