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Kady Sandel
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The Hidden Skills Designers Need to Land High-Paying Clients | EP 206
You can have a strong portfolio, years of experience, and still struggle with how to get graphic design clients who are ready to invest. I have watched incredibly talented freelance designers stay stuck at the same pricing level simply because they were missing skills nobody talk ... Show More
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From $3k to $20k Design Projects - The Pricing Strategy | EP 205
Getting stuck at $3,000 projects is one of the most common ceilings designers hit, and it has nothing to do with skill. In this episode, I break down why pricing based on deliverables keeps designers capped, how that quietly turns your work into a commodity, and what actually nee ... Show More
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Why You Should Stop Calling Yourself a Freelance Designer | EP 204
The word freelance sounds harmless, but it carries more weight than most designers realize. In this episode, I break down why calling yourself a freelance designer can cap your income, how clients subconsciously interpret that label, and what shifts when you start positioning you ... Show More
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