In this conversation, Samantha Hammel, the Operations and Brand Manager at Etch Design Group (an interior design firm in Austin, Texas), shares her background and journey in the creative industry. She discusses her early passions for crafting and Disney movies, which influenced her love for design. Samm also talks about her experience in event production and how it led her to pursue a career in interior design. She shares her time living in London and the inspiration she gained from different cultures. Samm's passion for design, family, and strong female relationships keeps her motivated. She also discusses her vision for Postscript Styling, a new venture. The conversation ends with a fun story about hiring Samm at Etch Design Group. The conversation concludes with Samm giving advice on finding one's passion in life and how to embrace new opportunities.

Etch Design Group: https://etchinteriordesign.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etchdesigngroup/

Postscript Styling: https://www.instagram.com/postscript_styling/

Rick Campos, a professional interior designer and business coach, shares his journey in the design industry and his current work with the Design Biz Survival Guide and the Design Biz Retreat. He emphasizes the importance of community and peer support in the design industry and discusses the structure and format of the Design Biz Retreat. Rick also provides insights into the role of a design coach and the challenges designers face in pricing and charging for their services. He highlights the significance of knowing your why and offers advice for designers who want to focus on design rather than the business side. Rick's definition of success is making an impact and helping designers overcome obstacles in their businesses.

Rick Campos: https://designbizsurvivalguide.com/

Etch Design Group: https://etchinteriordesign.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etchdesigngroup/

About Rick:

Rick Campos is a self proclaimed recovering interior designer, podcast host, and design business coach on a mission to support and promote the rise of the interior design community.

Before becoming a leader in the design industry Rick championed his own residential design business for six years and then joined forces with a fellow designer and practiced for another 6 years, first as an associate designer and ultimately as a director of business development. His daily interaction with clients, builders, architects, vendors, and artisans contributes to a broad perspective of the design industry.

In 2018, faced with an opportunity for reinvention, Rick traded his tape measure for a microphone and launched DESIGN BIZ SURVIVAL GUIDE, a multi faceted platform that includes a podcast, business coaching, and a lecture series all designed to inform and inspire interior design professionals.

With literally thousands of conversations with designers and industry experts about the business of design under his belt, Rick leverages lessons learned and the generous advice of his peers to inform and empower design entrepreneurs across the country and abroad to build better more profitable businesses.

Maggie Wylie, founder of Point B Design Group, shares her journey of starting her own architecture practice and the importance of integrating design and construction. She emphasizes the need for a work-life balance and creating a supportive and flexible studio environment. Maggie discusses the significance of networking and word-of-mouth referrals. She also highlights the importance of being authentic and true to oneself in the face of industry expectations. Throughout the conversation, Maggie shares pivotal moments that have shaped her career and business.

Maggie Wylie: https://pbdesigngroup.com/

Etch Design Group: https://etchinteriordesign.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etchdesigngroup/