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Why You’re Still Not Fully Booked Designer | EP 177

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You’re doing everything right. Great portfolio. Polished mockups. Refined skills. You’ve studied the trends, followed the advice, stayed consistent with your content. You’ve taken courses, built case studies, cleaned up your website, and tried to make every project look perfect. You’ve probably spent hours tweaking your fonts, updating mockups, rewriting your About page, hoping that this time it will finally land you clients.

You’ve invested in yourself. You’ve grown. You know your work is good. So why aren’t you fully booked?

Why are you still stuck wondering where the next client is coming from? Why are you pouring effort into your brand with little to show for it, while designers with half your skill seem to be booked out months in advance?

It’s not about talent. It’s not about luck. And it’s definitely not about posting more carousels.

In this episode, I’m sharing what actually keeps talented designers stuck and the changes I made that finally started bringing in consistent, high paying clients. We’re breaking down the real reasons clients aren’t reaching out and what to do instead.

You will learn:

Why great design isn’t enough to stay booked
What to fix if you’re showing up but not getting inquiries
The clarity you need before focusing on visibility
How to speak your clients’ language and stand out
What I’d do first if I had to start from scratch today

Grab a coffee and your notes. This one is a wake up call.

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