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Profitable Web Designer is the top podcast for women web designers who started their web design business for freedom and fulfillment—but somehow ended up overworked, underpaid, and wondering what went wrong. If you're a web designer who's tired of saying yes to underpaid web design projects, doubting your prices, or bending over backward to keep clients happy, you're not alone. Host Shannon Mattern shares the mindset shifts, business strategies, and behind-the-scenes stories web designers li ...
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Learn how to get graphic design clients, price your services confidently, and build a profitable design business that gives you freedom. You’re not meant to chase cheap clients or work nights just to stay afloat. Hosted by Kady Sandel, brand strategist, agency owner, and design business coach helping freelance, brand, and web designers build scalable, profitable businesses. You’ll learn how to: • Get graphic design clients and sell high-value offers • Build systems that simplify your design ...
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The Angry Designer is an entertaining No-Bull unapologetic design podcast for Graphic Designers, Freelancers, and In-house Creative Pros ready to take their careers to the next level. Hosted by a Creative Director who built and sold a 7-figure Creative agency, this design podcast breaks down the business of design, branding, freelancing, logos, UX, strategy, AI, and more—without the industry fluff and pointless jargon. The Angry Designer tackles the topics other Graphic Design podcasts avoid ...
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We talk to real people who took the not-so-traditional route to make it as web design freelancers or business owners. Plenty of helpful tips and tricks along the way. If you’re looking to start a side hustle or just up your game as a web or UX designer, this podcast is for you.
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Web Pro Savvy is a podcast for freelance web designers and developers, hosted by Cathy Sirvatka. You'll hear interviews with experienced freelance web pros about their business operations, the services they offer, and the types of clients they work with. They openly share their stories and pull back the curtain on how they achieve success so that you can boost your own business. Cathy also shares her own experiences and insights that help other freelancers skip past the trials to achieve sat ...
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Better: The Brand Designer Podcast, founded by Giselle Field of Wander Design Co. and Jen Davis, was founded on the belief that designers need community. We find that the branding world often feels secretive, competitive, and sometimes just plain old confusing. When we realized that our honest, soul-chat-level convos could potentially help other designers, we realized a podcast was only natural! Better: The Brand Designer Podcast was officially born. Giselle passed away during a climbing tri ...
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Interviews with successful Webflow designers about their 3 biggest failures as creative entrepreneurs.
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Welcome to the "Successful Spiritualpreneur" Podcast, your ultimate guide for creating authentic success online as a spiritual entrepreneur. MISSION: To empower YOU to start, grow and scale their own online business, making money doing what you LOVE. Hosted by Christian Mauerer aka. Lovepixel, the "Successful Spiritualpreneur Podcast is the go-to show for spiritual entrepreneurs looking to launch, grow and scale their online business all while maintaining balance in their lives and falling i ...
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Do you wish you were in control of your financial picture? Are you destined for more than the 9-to-5 grind? MMMW is here to help you see beyond your day job and build a successful web design business on your own terms. No matter what stage you’re at in your freelance journey, listen along for super valuable insights on launching, growing, and scaling a creative side hustle. Host Tom O’Malley shares proven strategies, tips & tricks that have earned him over $1 million building websites on nig ...
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Welcome to the Dare to Design podcast! I’m Karen, a designer at the start of her career. I began thinking, what's next? So, I started to network and reach out to graphic designers to learn more. This is where Dare to Design was born. Here I interview a variety of graphic designers currently in the industry, sharing how they navigated as newbies, where they are today, stories, and advice! Instagram – @daretodesign.podcast @alliswell.design Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/ ...
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Welcome to the Create to Convert Podcast, hosted by Yevgeniya Davarashvili (more commonly known as Gigi), designer, tech founder, mama, and business educator. This podcast is for creative entrepreneurs who want to up-level their business and turn it into a profitable + sustainable power machine. We'll cover topics like marketing strategies, money, pricing, growth mindset, project management, social media marketing, brand development and much more, so that you can take the overwhelm out of yo ...
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This podcast is by Inner Geek Designs a design studio in Charlotte NC. This podcast was made to help you with your career as a designer or creative. If you are looking for a source as a go to to answer all of your questions as a graphic designer, web designer, or creative. Well that is the goal of this podcast too give people the tools and answers that I did not have when I started off. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innergeekdesigns/support
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Kim Krause Schwalm: Copywriting Mastery, Authentic Marketing & Freelance Freedom | Ep67
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28:42Kim Krause Schwalm is a distinguished direct response copywriter and marketing strategist with over two decades of experience. She began her career in the corporate world, holding various marketing positions, including Brand Manager and Publisher, before launching and growing the Healthy Directions supplement business to over $23 million in sales w…
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Future-Proof Your Web Design Business with Payton Clark Smith of PaytPro EP 169
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43:53Increase your income without niching down, rebranding or adding more services or skills. Get our 90-Day Revenue Roadmap Training and find out how to go from undercharging and hustling to booking projects you love (at higher prices than you thought possible). Get the full show notes at https://webdesigneracademy.com/169 When you're ready, here are …
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Why Designers Struggle to Raise Their Rates | EP 187
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23:13Most freelance designers know they should be charging more but struggle to actually raise their rates. In this episode, I am breaking down why that happens and what you can do to change it. It is not your portfolio, your market, or the economy. It is your mindset. I will show you how to shift your thinking around money, attract high-value clients, …
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Networking for Introverted Designers - RD353
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27:05Welcome to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and in today's episode, I'm diving into something that hits home for so many of us: networking as an introverted designer. Did you know that over 85% of designers are introverts? Yet, building a thriving design business still relies heavily on forging professional relationships, which can feel li…
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S12 E15: Branding Bestie Chit Chat: How to Trade Your Design Services with Lauren Braier
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42:31This week, we are back with another branding bestie episode with my design bestie, Lauren. We chat about the benefits and strategies of trading design services, how Lauren recently did trades with vendors for her wedding, and some past and current trades we’ve both done. We also talk about the importance of choosing the right trade partners, times …
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The REAL Reason Canva Made Affinity Free For Designers
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38:20Affinity didn’t "just" go free. Canva, the same company that spent years devaluing graphic design and turning templates into “creativity,” just handed every designer on the planet a professional tool for zero dollars. And designers are cheering like this is a victory. But this move is bigger, deeper, and way more dangerous than anyone wants to admi…
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Roger Burnley: Channeling Wilhelm, Overcoming Fear & Humanity’s Spiritual Awakening | Ep66
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43:12Roger Burnley is a spiritual teacher, life coach, and channel for Wilhelm—a collective intelligence he has received messages from for over thirty-six years. Through this guidance, Roger developed Your Last Development Program, a verified system for personal transformation that helps individuals achieve alignment, purpose, and self-acceptance. His w…
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Confident Pricing & Overcoming Mind Trash with Jen Davis of Better: The Brand Designer Podcast EP 168
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56:28Increase your income without niching down, rebranding or adding more services or skills. Get our 90-Day Revenue Roadmap Training and find out how to go from undercharging and hustling to booking projects you love (at higher prices than you thought possible). Get the full show notes at https://webdesigneracademy.com/168 When you're ready, here are …
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How to Start Planning for 2026 as a Freelance Designer | EP 186
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26:01Most freelance designers start every new year by setting goals. But without reflection, those goals mean nothing. In this episode, I share exactly how I plan for the new year as a design business owner and how you can create your 2026 plan with intention. We’ll talk about raising prices, refining offers, simplifying systems, and setting goals that …
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5 Mistakes That Can Damage Your Design Career - RD352
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21:36Welcome back to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and today I want to open up about five major mistakes that can seriously damage your design career; mistakes I've witnessed and, yes, even fallen into myself. Through my own experiences, from the pitfalls of handshake agreements to the lessons I've learned the hard way, I'll give you practic…
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How Stealing Can Make You a Better Graphic Designer
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34:11Picasso once said, “Good artists copy, great artists steal.” It wasn’t just a quote, it was a warning. Because every great designer, from Rand to Scher to Draplin, has stolen their way to mastery. The only difference is that they knew how to do it right. Here’s what most designers don’t want to admit... we all steal. Fonts, layouts, grids, styles, …
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S12 E14: Are You Making these Brand & Web Design Business Mistakes?
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27:49✨ The Design Minimind - Apply Here (applications open until Nov 20th — limited spots are filling fast!) Episode Description: In this solo episode, I chat about some common mistakes brand and web design studio owners frequently make that are interfering with the growth and profitability as a business owner. Drawing from years of experience and obser…
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Candice Lazar: Breathwork for Entrepreneurs, Stress Relief & Everyday Transformation | Ep65
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35:43Candice Lazar is the founder of 44 Breathwork – a science-backed, no-nonsense approach to feeling better fast using the power of the breath. Her journey into this work didn’t begin on a yoga mat but rather when she was sick in bed and nothing else was helping. A former lawyer, marketer, and lifelong high achiever, Candice finally found a way to fee…
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Rewire Your Brain & Reframe Your Beliefs With Reha Zamani EP 167
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47:07Increase your income without niching down, rebranding or adding more services or skills. Get our 90-Day Revenue Roadmap Training and find out how to go from undercharging and hustling to booking projects you love (at higher prices than you thought possible). Get the full show notes at https://webdesigneracademy.com/167 When you're ready, here are …
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10 Lessons I Learned from 10 Years of Running My Design Business | EP 185
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25:07Ten years, hundreds of clients, and more lessons than I can count. This episode is a reflection on what it really takes to grow from a freelance designer charging $65 logos to running a six-figure design agency that gives you freedom and choice. I am sharing the ten biggest lessons that shaped my business, my mindset, and how I show up as a creativ…
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Hey there, my design friend! Today on Resourceful Designer, I want to share a story about why I was genuinely happy that a client didn't pay their invoice. Sounds odd, right? But it all comes down to the power of client relationships—the foundation of any successful design business. I'm diving into how going above and beyond for your clients (even …
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How AI Changed The Future of Graphic Design Forever
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17:23AI didn’t destroy Graphic Design. Designers did. We built this monster that fed AI. Every shortcut, every lazy template, every “good enough” logo fed the machine that’s now eating their lunch. Designers spent years trading thinking for trends, problem-solving for pixels, and originality for algorithms. So before we start blaming AI for stealing des…
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S12 E13: Going from “Freelance” to “Studio” (and Surpassing $10k Months!) with Shani Josefovits
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37:37The Design Minimind - Accepting Applications NOW OPEN! - Apply Here. ___ This week, I had a past Design Minimind student Shani of Shani Jay Creative on to talk about her experience in the program and how much of an impact it had on her business and the revenue goals she hit and surpassed! We talk about the importance of confidence, going all in, pr…
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Asha Nayaswami: Self-Realization, Karma & Finding True Success Through Inner Alignment | Ep64
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53:44Asha Nayaswami has been practicing and teaching the principles of Self-realization for over 50 years. In 1969, at the age of 22, she met her spiritual teacher, Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi. From that time, she has dedicated her life to Kriya Yoga meditation, devotion to God, and serv…
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How Graphic Designers Can Turn Chaos Into Creativity with Rocky Roarke
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33:44Rocky Rourke proves that you don’t need employees, investors, or a perfect plan to build a successful design studio. Just creativity, guts, and a little weirdness. In this Live from Creative South Episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, Rocky shares how he turned his imaginary friend into a brand, his freelance hustle into a thriving agency, and his…
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September 2025 Income Report EP 166
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1:06:23Increase your income without niching down, rebranding or adding more services or skills. Get our 90-Day Revenue Roadmap Training and find out how to go from undercharging and hustling to booking projects you love (at higher prices than you thought possible). Get the full show notes at https://webdesigneracademy.com/166 When you're ready, here are …
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Exact Systems I Use to Run a Profitable Design Business (Step by Step) | EP 184
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20:54When I finally built real systems in my design business, everything changed, from how I manage money to how I onboard clients and plan my week. I am sharing every single system I use as a brand and web designer so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start running your design business like a Creative CEO. Whether you are a freelance designer or sca…
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Hey there, it's Mark from Resourceful Designer. Have you ever looked at your own design work and thought, "I'm not good enough to charge for this," or landed a big client and immediately worried that they'd soon figure out you're not as talented as they think? If that sounds familiar, you're definitely not alone. In fact, about 70% of creatives exp…
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Chris Do’s Under Armour Logo Critique Misses the Whole Point of Design
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13:50Chris Do called one of the most iconic sports logos “garish.” But here’s the truth: the only thing ugly about the Under Armour logo is how designers keep confusing personal taste with design. This isn’t about one logo, one critique, or one YouTuber. It’s about the dangerous way our industry lets opinions outweigh principles and why that mindset is …
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S12 E12: Spooooky Client Stories (Round 3!) with Audrey Humphreys
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57:05I’m back with another spooky client story episode in celebration of Halloween, with Audrey who is my production designer here at Hello June. We read your spooky stories that you submitted anonymously and Jen shares a spooky(kinda) lead that reached out to her as well! Guest Name: Audrey Humphreys (HJC's production designer!) Guest Website: audaciou…
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Tom Cronin: From Finance to Stillness — Meditation, Purpose & Conscious Leadership | Ep63
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31:44Tom Cronin spent 26 years in finance markets as one of Australia’s leading bond and swap brokers. He discovered meditation in the early stages of his career, when the anxiety and chaos he was experiencing had hit a crisis point, and it completely transformed his world, both personally and professionally. Founder of The Stillness Project, a global m…
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From $75 Logos to $10K Projects with Kenzi & Marisa of The Brief Collective EP 165
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57:23Increase your income without niching down, rebranding or adding more services or skills. Get our 90-Day Revenue Roadmap Training and find out how to go from undercharging and hustling to booking projects you love (at higher prices than you thought possible). Get the full show notes at https://webdesigneracademy.com/165 When you're ready, here are …
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Attract Design Clients Without Posting Every Day | EP 183
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27:33You don’t need to post every day to attract high-paying graphic design clients. What you need is clarity, focus, and a strategy that actually moves your design business forward. In this episode, I’m sharing how to stop wasting hours on random posts and start using intentional content that brings you clients, not just followers. I’ll walk you throug…
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How to Generate More Word of Mouth Referrals - RD349
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34:00Hey fellow designers, welcome back to another episode of Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and today I'm diving into a topic that every design business thrives on: word of mouth referrals. Recently, I had a reminder of just how powerful this can be, a client from 25 years ago, whose logo I designed back in my print shop days, still refers p…
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The Real Reason Graphic Design is Undervalued by EVERYONE
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30:59Everyone thinks they’re a designer. Your boss. Your client. That intern with Canva. And somehow, they all think they can do it better than you until they realize they can't. That’s the mess we’re living in. Graphic Designers aren’t just fighting clueless clients, pretend design software or AI prompts. We’re fighting a system we helped create. Becau…
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S12 E11: Person-First vs. Platform-First: Optimizing Your Social Media Content for Connection with Katie Campbell
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57:13In this episode, I chat with Katie of Katie Creative Co, who is a social media strategist. We dive into the nuances of using social media effectively—focusing on a people-first approach that prioritizes genuine relationships over algorithmic approval. Katie shares her tactical breakdown of growth, nurture, and connection content, the power of vulne…
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How Virginie is Scaling From Solo Freelancer To 100 Active Clients
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1:36:54In This Episode: Zach talks to one of his students, Virginie, who went from relying on word of mouth referrals → to signing 10 new clients in the past few months. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Virginie diversified her client revenue and is well on her way to her goal of 100 active clients. 🚀 What You'll Learn: The “lead-gen first” syst…
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Jill M. Jackson: 5D Manifestation & Authentic Success in the New Earth Economy | Ep62
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33:22Jill M. Jackson is an internationally celebrated Psychic Channel, Medium, Spiritual Teacher, and published Author, known for her empowering work as a Soul Alchemist. Through her intuitive guided mentorship, Jill helps clients awaken and ignite their sacred gifts through inner alchemy, creating profound shifts in their spiritual journeys. As the aut…
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Jason Craig on Why Designers Need to Stop Complaining and Start Creating
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27:22Too many designers are stuck blaming AI, TikTok, and clients. Jason Craig says it’s time to shut up and make better work. In this brutally honest episode, we talk about perspective, perseverance, and purpose in design. Most designers think the industry’s dying. Jason Craig thinks they’ve just forgotten how good they have it. From designing for the …
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The State of Web Designer Pricing in 2025: Freelance Rates, Survey Insights + Industry Trends EP 164
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1:04:32You're just one proposal away from the money you deserve to be making. Find out the 5 secrets to high-converting web design proposals at our next live training. Save your spot here 👉🏻 Get the full show notes at https://webdesigneracademy.com/164 When you're ready, here are some ways we can help you with your web design business: 🎧 Profitable Web D…
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Stop Undercharging as a Designer – Do This Instead | EP 182
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27:03Charging $2,500 for branding might feel safe, but it’s actually the reason so many designers stay stuck. When you underprice your work, you attract the wrong clients, limit your growth, and start believing your own low rates. I know because I did it too. In this episode, I’ll show you how to break out of the $2K–$4K design trap and finally step int…
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The Four Power Questions Every Designer Should Ask Clients - RD348
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16:51Hey there, my friends! Welcome back to another episode of Resourceful Designer. Today I want to share something that could really transform the way you approach client relationships and projects. Did you know there are four simple yet powerful questions you can ask your clients that could completely change the course of your design work? I'll be di…
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S12 E10: Diving into Octavo, a Thriller for Designers with Marty Neumeier
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1:04:57*Pre-order Octavo on Amazon* Episode Description: In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with one of my design icons, Marty Neumeier, who is an accomplished designer and author. We chat about his new design-thriller book, The Scarlett Files/Octavo, his shift from non-fiction to fiction, and how he integrates design and writing with…
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3 Real Dangers of AI Every Graphic Designer Should Know
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36:02AI isn’t the future of design. It’s the biggest threat most designers don’t see coming. While everyone’s celebrating faster workflows and effortless logos, AI is quietly reshaping the creative industry, and most designers are sleepwalking straight into irrelevance. This isn’t just about tools or technology. It’s about control, creativity, and wheth…
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Sydney Campos: Embodiment, Authentic Leadership & Awakening the New Earth Consciousness | Ep61
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41:10Sydney Campos is a 2x bestselling author, master clairvoyant, and 3x founder who bridges entrepreneurship, embodiment, and multidimensional healing. Featured in Forbes three times, she has raised over $1M for frontier ventures and guided hundreds of leaders through transformational coaching, retreats, and trainings. With two bestselling books reach…
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S12 E09: Demystifying SEO for Web Designers—SEO Q&A with Julia Bocchese
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45:02*Submit your Spooky Client Stories* 👻 🕸️ This week, I chat (Q&A style) with Julia Bocchese who is an SEO (Search Engine Optimization) expert, to discuss SEO strategies tailored specifically for web designers. We talk about the challenges and misconceptions around SEO, including client communication, expectations, and the technical nuances of ensuri…
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What Happens When You Finally Ask for Help in Your Web Design Business with Jenelle Rawlins EP 163
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53:14Increase your income without niching down, rebranding or adding more services or skills. Get our 90-Day Revenue Roadmap Training and find out how to go from undercharging and hustling to booking projects you love (at higher prices than you thought possible). Get the full show notes at https://webdesigneracademy.com/163 When you're ready, here are …
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Why Branding Starts with Strategy, Not Design (with Dr. Nathan Bryan) | Ep 181
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Today, I want to talk about something that might sound a little counterintuitive at first: how stepping away from your design business to enjoy hobbies—like playing guitar, gardening, fishing, or woodworking—can actually make you a far more successful designer. In fact, research shows that entrepreneurs with creative hobbies can see up to a 30% boo…
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