DESIGN MANAGER PARTNERS

We collaborate with trusted industry experts to help Design Manager clients run stronger, more profitable businesses.

Christine Woodward

Christine Woodward

19th & Co.

Strategic business coaching for interior design firms

19th & Co. helps interior design firm owners build more profitable, focused, and professionally structured businesses.Led by Christine Woodward, whose background spans a master’s degree in architecture, 20 years in interior design, and advanced business training at Harvard and Johns Hopkins, the firm brings both industry depth and business rigor to its work.Our senior-level business coaches partner with firm owners and leadership teams to clarify priorities, strengthen decision-making, and create accountability around the initiatives that drive measurable growth.We bring structure to strategy so growth is intentional, not reactive.

Access to senior-level Business Coaches with deep expertise in interior design firms

Business strategy focused on profitability, firm structure, and measurable growth

Structured business development strategy tailored to design-led firms

Exclusive Office Hours for Design Manager users

19th & Co. brings the business strategy and leadership accountability behind the tools. Design Manager provides the operational infrastructure. Together, we help interior design firms pair clear direction with the right systems so that systems and strategy move in sync.

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Rick Campos

Rick Campos

Design Biz Survival Guide

Community, coaching, and conversations for working designers

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.

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

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.

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