David Rios: What to Do When Life Breaks Your Heart
What do you do when life breaks your heart — and you still have to keep going? David Rios is a top real estate leader in the Coachella Valley and Los Angeles markets, a visionary designer, and the creative force behind one of Palm Springs’ most elegant boutique hotel experiences. But long before the success, David was forced to figure life out on his own at just 16 years old. In this deeply personal conversation, David shares how rejection, heartbreak, and hardship became the very foundation of his strength, authenticity, and success. His story is raw, honest, and filled with moments that remind us what’s possible when we refuse to give up on ourselves.
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What do you do when life breaks your heart — and you still have to keep going?
David Rios is a top real estate leader in the Coachella Valley and Los Angeles markets, a visionary designer, and the creative force behind one of Palm Springs’ most elegant boutique hotel experiences. But long before the success, David was forced to figure life out on his own at just 16 years old.
In this deeply personal conversation, David shares how rejection, heartbreak, and hardship became the very foundation of his strength, authenticity, and success. His story is raw, honest, and filled with moments that remind us what’s possible when we refuse to give up on ourselves.
This is where you’ll want to hit rewind. You’ll hear:
• What happened when David was asked to leave home at 16
• Why being self driven matters more than being “self made”
• The 20 minute rule he uses to move through setbacks
• How authenticity transformed his relationships and business
• Why real estate and design go hand in hand
• How showing up, building relationships, and staying humble opened every door
• What it took to rebuild after a major business setback and keep going anyway
🌵 Planning a visit to the desert?
Make a reservation at The Velvet Rope — a truly one of a kind, elegant boutique hotel experience in Palm Springs:
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📺 Watch our national television segment featuring David at The Velvet Rope, aired on HGTV with Brad Fuhr:
https://youtu.be/LMezx4ypZI4?si=_Z0fIvxwKQ8GKJ8D
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Website: https://davidriosdesigns.com
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