Best Freelance Web Design Clients Podcasts (2025)

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Forget AI. The Real Danger to YOUR Graphic Design Future Is Already Here 49:05

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Graphic designers have been fighting the wrong battle. While the design world panics about AI taking jobs, a more dangerous threat has already arrived — Graphic Designers who know how to use AI better than you. They’re faster, sharper, and landing the work while you’re still debating whether it’s “ethical” to use the tools. This isn’t a future prob…

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387 - 400+ Website in a Day Clients with Bailey Collins 1:06:02

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You’ve probably heard of VIP days or Website in a Day packages…but if you’ve yet to crack the code on how to do them effectively, DO NOT MISS this episode. Bailey Collins and her Honey Wave Creative team have landed over 400+ website in a day projects and are now charging $3,800 (addons available) for each design day client. Now, I had some questio…

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168 Why Designers Stay Stuck at $3K Projects (and How to Break Past It) 36:18

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If you feel stuck charging two or three thousand per project no matter how good your work is, this episode is for you. I am breaking down the exact reasons most designers plateau at low rates and how to shift your positioning so you can finally start booking premium clients. High-paying clients are not just buying deliverables. They are investing i…

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Designers Who Ignore Brand Strategy Are Getting Replaced with Dan Janssen 40:00

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Designers are freaking out about AI, and for good reason. Clients are skipping strategy, bringing AI-generated logos to the table, and treating designers like disposable decorators. But while most designers are still obsessing over execution, the smart ones are building brands, owning strategy, evolving and becoming irreplaceable. This week on The …

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386 - Getting Web Design Clients on LinkedIn with Joe McKay 55:30

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I’m not currently active on LinkedIn but ironically, if I was starting a web design business today, it’s the place I’d spend most of my social media/online connection time. Why? Well, mainly because I know it’s geared towards connecting professionals rather than social media algorithm entertainment. If you’re interested in what’s working well for g…

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167 The Portfolio Mistake That’s Costing You High-Paying Clients 30:00

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If your portfolio looks like a collection of everything you have ever designed, that might be exactly why high-paying clients are not reaching out. In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer, I am sharing the portfolio mistake that keeps talented designers stuck at low-paying projects. This is not about your design skills. It is about how y…

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AI Isn’t Replacing Graphic Designers. Your Client Is 12:04

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Graphic Designers aren’t being replaced by AI. They’re being replaced by their own clients using AI. The real threat to a Graphic Designer isn’t AI. It’s lazy marketers, overconfident interns, and clueless execs showing up with AI-generated briefs, Frankensteined logos, and bloated brand docs pulled straight from a bot. And they expect you to clean…

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385 - Designing Your Business Around You with Lindsey Freeman 1:15:15

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Something I’ve learned over my 16 years of being self employed is the importance of designing your business around you. Not designing your life around your business. That’s exactly what Lindsey Freeman, founder and creative director of Designed to be Human, and I dive into in this episode. It’s easier said than done of course. And there are times w…

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166 The Role of AI in Branding: Insights from Ayelet 49:13

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If you’ve ever looked at a clean, elevated brand and thought, “How do they make it look so effortless?” - this episode is for you. I’m joined by Ayelet, a designer known for her intentional, minimal style and smart systems behind the visuals. We talked about how she approaches branding, her favorite tools (like Notion and Wix Studio), the role of A…

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This Mindset Is Limiting Your Graphic Design Career 35:24

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Many graphic designers are stuck and they don’t even know it. They price based on feelings, take feedback like a punch to the gut, and chase originality over clarity…all because they’re thinking like artists, not designers. This mindset starts early with crayons, sketchbooks, praise for creativity and it feels right. But in the real world? That sam…

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384 - Will Etch Save WordPress? with Kevin Geary 1:02:54

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WordPress is in a tricky spot…and while still over 43% of websites on the internet use it, other platforms and builders are picking up steam and gaining in market share. My big questions are: Has WordPress reached it’s potential? Is WP just for old dudes? Will Gutenberg (aka the block editor) EVER improve? Do people care more about WordPress or the…

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Q&A with Josh - June 2025 1:06:12

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Here's the replay from the most recent live Q&A that was held on my YouTube channel! Special offer extended to you as a podcast listener 👇 Use code JUNE50 to get 50% off your first month of Web Designer Pro, either for the courses or community tier. This offer expires at the end of June 2025. https://webdesignerpro.com In this one, we covered: • Re…

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Why Good Design is Losing to Fast Design and How Graphic Designers Can Change Their Fate 43:15

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Good design is losing. Not by better design — but by faster, cheaper, half-assed garbage. And the worst part? Clients are eating it up. Welcome to the new reality where timelines matter more than talent, and “good enough” is winning over great. Designers are watching their best work get ignored while AI bots, Canva templates, and $5 Fiverr hacks ge…

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165 How to Scale Your Design Business Without Burning Out 28:54

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You think scaling means doing more. More clients, more hours, more hustle. But what if that is exactly what is keeping you stuck? In this episode, I am sharing how I went from doing everything myself to building systems that let my business run without me. I will walk you through what scaling really looks like for a freelance designer and how to gr…

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383 - Mastering Your Nervous System (to help you in business) with Jonny Miller 57:50

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How does working on your nervous system help you as a web designer apart from the obvious fear of public speaking and large group settings? Turns out, it affects (either positively or negatively) EVERY aspect of your day to day as a web designer and business owner. In the name of sustainability, longevity and just being healthy and happy as a busin…

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How To Price Your Freelance Services in 2025 17:12

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In This Episode: Zach breaks down a real-life pricing mistake and shows how a simple shift in positioning can lead to higher fees without changing the service offering. If you’ve ever priced “by the hour” or “per deliverable,” this video gives you actionable pricing tips to attract higher rates in 2025. 🚀 What You'll Learn: Why pricing per task kee…

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Sales Objections Every Web Designer Hears (How to Win) 5:39

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In this episode, I'll share the five most common sales objections faced by web designers and how to effectively overcome them in just five minutes. From credibility and price objections to commitment, scope, and comparison objections, I'll provide actionable strategies to handle each one. Learn how to reframe weaknesses as strengths, build trust wi…

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164 3 Design Services You Can Add Right Now to Land Bigger Clients 37:05

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You can be the best designer on the planet—if your offer is limited, your income will be too. I see it all the time. Talented designers stuck at $1K projects because they’re only offering a logo or a brand board. But the clients who pay $10K? They’re not hiring someone to make things look nice. They’re hiring someone who can lead. In this episode, …

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Stop Designing for Your Client. Start Designing for the End User. 38:00

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Too many Graphic Designers forget one brutal truth. Design is NOT for you, your portfolio, or even your client. It’s for their audience. Period. The client pays the bill, sure. But they’re not the one your work is for. And every time you forget that, your design gets weaker. Less effective. Easier to ignore. This week on The Angry Designer podcast,…

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382 - Looking at a $2,000 Paid Discovery Offer with Racheal Graham 1:03:00

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Paid Discovery is a HOT topic right now in web design. The idea of getting paid for a discovery call – before wasting an hour of your day with someone who has a budget of $300 – is dang intriguing for pretty much every web designer. But then the questions come up… Is it just a consult/strategy call? How much do I charge for it? What if I don’t have…

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163 What Clients Actually Look for in a Brand & Web Designer 32:25

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Most designers focus on making things look good, but that’s not what high-paying clients are actually looking for. They want clarity, confidence, and someone who understands how design impacts their business. In this episode, I’m breaking down what clients really care about when they’re hiring a brand or web designer and how you can stand out by sh…

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The WORST Graphic Design Advice Everyone Still Believes 57:57

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Most Graphic Design advice is garbage wrapped in a motivational quote. From “charge what you’re worth” to “design is storytelling,” these overused sayings sound deep but do more harm than good. They confuse young designers, create false expectations, and let lazy pros pretend they’re being profound. In this week’s episode of The Angry Designer, we …

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Hey from me and my daughter (at the beach) 3:16

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I'm away with my family for vacation this week but, aside from skimming back through the podcast catalog, here are some recommendations check out this week! Curated podcast playlists, head to: joshhall.co/playlists Recap of our first ever WDP CON in person conference: webdesignerpro.com/wdpcon2025 *** special offer to join Pro with 50% OFF your fir…

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162 Scaling Your Design Business with the Right Tools and Mindset 38:03

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Most designers only see the output of design platforms, but today we’re talking to someone who actually helps build the tools we use every day. Miri from the Wix Studio product team joins me for a conversation about what freelance designers and agencies really need to grow their businesses. We talk about workflows that make a difference, how platfo…

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AI, Cheap Clients & Bad Logos Are The Best Things to Happen to YOU with Allan Peters & James Barnard 1:00:23

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Graphic designers love to blame AI, cheap clients, and garbage logos for the downfall of the industry. But what if those things are actually your biggest opportunity? While most designers are panicking about race-to-the-bottom pricing, automation, and template trash flooding the market, a small percentage are flipping the script and using it all to…

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381 - WDP CON 2025 Recap, Expense Breakdown & More 1:02:47

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A full recap and look-back with takeaways, lessons learned (and a breakdown of expenses) of the amazing weekend that was…Web Designer Pro’s first in person event conference WDP CON 2025!! Go to the full post with pictures, video embeds and more here: https://webdesignerpro.com/wdpcon2025 Watch the highlight reel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?…

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I Used This Script to Close a $10K Web Design Project 13:21

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In this episode, I give you the exact script I used to land a $10,000 web design project through a sales call. This is the first video in a series aimed at diving deep into every step of the web design process to secure high-paying clients. I discuss the importance of using an outline to maintain control during sales calls, breaking the call into f…

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380 - Walkthrough of my 15k website proposal (real world paid example) 24:54

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Here's a walk through of one of my real world, paid 15k web design proposals. I walk you through what I included, how I structured it and the 3 keys I recommend that every web design proposal have. This audio is taken from a recent video I posted on my YouTube channel so I highly recommend checking out the video version if you'd like to see all the…

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161 How to Increase Your Income as a Brand Designer 35:15

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Most brand designers are underpaid. Not because they lack talent, but because they’re offering deliverables instead of solutions. If you’re still charging $1K or $2K for full brand identity packages, this episode is going to shift the way you think about your value. I’m walking you through the three income levels most designers operate in, what pre…

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Most Graphic Designers Aren’t What Clients Need. Are You Ready For The Future? 38:37

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The most common misconception of being a graphic designer? To “make things look good.” That mindset is exactly why clients are moving on. Fast. AI can make things look good, faster, and cheaper. And customers are quickly flocking to a "Good enough" mentality. In this unapologetic episode of The Angry Designer, we expose the dangerous gap between wh…

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Q&A with Josh - May 2025 1:03:15

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Here's the replay from the most recent live Q&A that was held on my YouTube channel! Special offer extended to you as a podcast listener 👇 Use code MAY50 to get 50% off your first month of Web Designer Pro, either for the courses or community tier. This offer expires at the end of May 2025. https://webdesignerpro.com In this one, we covered: How to…

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50 Web Design Tips & Tricks to Instantly Level Up Skills 15:53

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In this episode, I share 50 web design tips, tricks, and hacks to elevate your web design skills in just 15 minutes. From mindset and design fundamentals to user experience and technical skills, you'll learn everything you need to create stunning, effective websites. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned designer, these rapid-fire tips will help …

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160 How Delegation Helped Me Work Only 4 Hours a Day as a Designer 27:48

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If you’re still doing everything yourself, this episode is your wake-up call. I’m sharing how I went from working nonstop to running my design business in just 4 hours a day. You’ll hear exactly what changed, how I started delegating, and how tools like Wix Studio can help you simplify without hiring a developer. You will learn: How to identify whi…

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Most Graphic Design Portfolios Are FORGOTTEN – Here’s How to Make Yours Unforgettable (& Get Hired) 40:27

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Graphic designers pour blood, sweat, and sleepless nights into their portfolios—only to be ghosted, passed over, or worse… completely forgotten. The harsh truth? Good design doesn’t speak for itself. And if your portfolio isn’t telling a story, it’s telling the wrong one. In this no-holds-barred episode of The Angry Designer, we expose why most des…

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379 - Selling Growth Plans (& Transformation) for Web Designers in 2025 with Shannon Mattern 1:11:47

2M ago1:11:47

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Recently, my friend Shannon Mattern interviewed me on her The Profitable Web Designer podcast all about what's working well for web designers killing it in 2025. She's kindly offered to let me repurpose the whole convo for you! It's a bit of a 2-parter with part 1 being all about becoming more than just a web designer for clients, but a growth part…

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Advanced Website Layouts for 37 Minutes Straight 37:27

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In the third and final video of this series on website layouts, I share unique layout ideas to elevate your web design projects. Whether you're just starting out or looking to add some flair to your current designs, this video is packed with practical tips and examples. I'll take you behind the scenes of my work on a nonprofit project and show you …

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159 Freelance Designers Struggle Because of This – How to Build a Real Business 25:42

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The reason most freelancers struggle is not because their design skills are not good enough. It is because they are thinking like freelancers, not business owners. If you are tired of chasing projects, lowering your prices, and constantly starting from scratch, it is time to fix this. Today, I am breaking down exactly why most designers stay stuck …

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Logo Design Rules From Legends — 18 Irrefutable Laws That Turn Good Graphic Designers Into Great 44:26

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Most Graphic Designers think they know logo design, until they see how the legends did it. While the internet’s flooded with trend-chasing tips and lazy logo lists, the truth is: there are laws. Rules. Principles. And the greats like Paul Rand, Saul Bass, Massimo Vignelli lived by them. That’s why their work still hits decades later, while most log…

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378 - Managing Maintenance Plan Support Requests with Phil Storey of Glow 53:38

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Having a ton of maintenance plan clients is awesome - especially for the recurring revenue. But with ongoing support clients come with ongoing support requests. Managing this with a dozen or so clients is pretty easy. And as we all know – not all clients ping you every month with requests. But once you get to 30, 40, 50, 100 + maintenance plan clie…

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Ultimate Website Layout Guide: 17 Swipeable Examples 23:52

2M ago23:52

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If you really want to stand out as a web designer, mastering website layouts is essential. In this episode, I break down how to create effective one and two column layouts using visual hierarchy, variation, and balance. Learn practical tips and see real-world examples of layouts that guide attention, engage users, and elevate your design game. Don'…

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From Surfboards to Porsche – How Pennybridge Went Global Without Selling Out 1:30:02

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Most graphic designers are told to niche down, play it safe, and follow the damn rules. Pennybridge did the opposite—and built a global, wildly successful studio from a surf town outside Australia’s big cities. This isn’t your typical design story. In this episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we sit down with the unapologetically raw, fiercely in…

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158 The Portfolio Mistake That’s Costing You High-Paying Clients 27:18

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Your portfolio might be the reason clients keep ghosting you or pushing back on your prices. Not because your design work is not good enough, but because your portfolio is sending the wrong message. Most designers fill their portfolios with visuals like logos and mockups and forget that high-paying clients are not looking for pretty work. They are …

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Where Graphic Designers Waste Perfect Inspiration & How You Can Break Free! 20:08

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Graphic designers chase inspiration like it's gold—but most are flushing it down the drain without even realizing it. You feel the rush after a conference, a workshop, a killer keynote... but days later? Poof. It’s gone. And you're back to the same-old grind. But what if that crash wasn’t inevitable? What if you could actually capture that inspirat…

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377 - Lessons from a Web Designers' First Year in Business with Megan Fletcher 1:21:33

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Do you remember your first year in business as a web designer? Are you there now? One thing is common for all of us in the first year…it’s a rollercoaster of highs and lows, ups and downs, incredible days and perhaps dreadful days. But if you can survive that first year, chances are you’re going to make it. I’m so excited to bring onto the podcast …

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Q&A with Josh - April 2025 1:11:46

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Jump into Web Designer Pro™ for your first month at 50% off with code APRIL50 at webdesignerpro.com. This special offer expires at the end of April 2025, so don't miss your chance to access all courses and join our thriving community! In this Q&A session, we dive deep into what's working right now in the web design industry, answering listener ques…

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Where I stand on Ai in web design (in 2025) 9:34

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Josh here popping in with a special bonus episode on my thoughts on Ai for web designers. This was taken from a recent panel discussion about Ai on the Small Business Sweet Spot podcast. For the full episode and to hear other opinions on the good and bad of Ai for small businesses in 2025, check it out at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7…

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Complete Website Layout Masterclass in Under 10 Minutes 9:26

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In this episode, I dive deep into the crucial role of layouts in web design. From the psychology behind why clear and purposeful layouts matter, to practical tips on setting up columns and grids in tools like Showit and Figma. Discover how understanding and using layout variations can enhance user experience, keep your designs engaging, and ultimat…

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157 What Separates $3K Designers from $10K+ Designers 22:17

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Most designers stay stuck at $3K projects because they’re pricing wrong, targeting the wrong clients, and positioning themselves as just another freelancer. The difference between a $3K designer and a $10K designer isn’t design skills. It’s how they run their business. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what separates the two with real exam…

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How Most Graphic Designers Are Being Replaced – Unless You Cross The New Creative Divide 42:12

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Graphic Designers used to be the chosen ones—the creatives, the artists, the ones who thought differently. But times have changed. AI is generating. Clients are prompting. And the gap between relevance and replacement is closing fast. Most Graphic Designers? They don’t even see it coming. They’re still fussing over colors and kerning while AI pumps…

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376 - Are you a Web Designer or Brand Strategist? with Jacob Cass 1:11:21

3M ago1:11:21

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Web designers do a lot more than just web design… It’s not uncommon for us to be graphic and brand designers, photographers, strategists, copywriters, etc… So, should we call ourselves more than just a web designer? Award winning branding and design studio founder Jacob Cass, who’s worked with Disney, Nintendo and Jerry Seinfeld, has done it all an…