Mar 17

Why Most Graphic Designers Hit a Salary Ceiling and Don’t Even Realize It

Most graphic designers believe the same thing about their graphic design career. Get better at the craft. Design better logos, build stronger portfolios, eventually the money will follow. Sounds like good career advice. Except it rarely works that way.There is a quiet ceiling in ... Show More

41m 56s

Mar 10

What Graphic Designers Are Getting Wrong about Authenticity, AI & Design

Most graphic designers are terrified that AI will steal their creativity, their craft, and the soul of their work. But what if that fear is based on a completely broken idea of authenticity?For years, designers have defended the process. Handmade sketches. Craft. The belief that ... Show More

33m 54s

Mar 3

The Graphic Designer Blind Spot That Destroys Your Design Career

Have you ever watched someone burn down their whole career while convincing themselves they’re a genius? You can see the disaster coming from a mile away but they’re so wrapped up in their own BS they think the smoke is a spotlight.Graphic Designers do this every day. They cling ... Show More

31m 41s

Mar 2024

100 Strategies to Grow Your Design Business with Chris Do

It's a milestone worth celebrating! The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast is proud to announce its 100th episode! Over the past 100 episodes, we've had the privilege of hosting some of the sharpest minds in the creative industry. Our guests have shared their ... Show More

1h 5m

Apr 2025

157 What Separates $3K Designers from $10K+ Designers

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 ep ... Show More

22m 17s

Aug 2025

172 From Freelancer to Agency Owner - What I Wish I Knew

You don’t become an agency owner by accident. It takes intention, structure, and a shift in how you think about money, clients, and your own value. I spent years making mistakes that kept me stuck in the freelance cycle. From undercharging and customizing every project to thinkin ... Show More

36m 56s

Sep 2025

The Courage to Create with Jeremy Slagle | EP 180

What does it really take to show up confidently as a designer?In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, I’m talking with Jeremy Slagle, the founder of Slagle Design. With decades of experience, Jeremy shares what it means to have the courage to create, how he bu ... Show More

50m 51s

Dec 2024

First Principles Thinking - Don’t Doom Yourself to Mediocrity (Replay)

Disrupt or Digitize? The Art of Breaking the Status Quo Why do some startups revolutionize entire industries while others just digitize legacy processes? Disruption isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a mindset and one that too many founders shy away from. Are you ... Show More

37m 47s

Oct 2025

139 - Let's Talk About, Stop Undervaluing Our Industry: Building Wealth and Changing the Standards of Interior Design

Send a textToo often, interior designers fall into the trap of undervaluing themselves and, by extension, our entire industry. In today’s episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, I’m opening up about why it’s time to change that narrative—because we aren’t just creating beaut ... Show More

13m 43s

Nov 2025

164 | Turning Remodel Problems Into Design Opportunities With Julie Stevens

We’ve all been there — you start a remodel excited and full of vision, and then reality hits. A wall isn’t where you thought it was, a material is delayed, or something totally unexpected pops up once construction begins. Suddenly, your dream design feels like it’s slipping away. ... Show More

22m 52s

Sep 2025

134- Part 4: Let's Talk Profit Strategies, Follow the Profits, Not all Projects are Sexy

Send a textWelcome to the grand finale of our four-part Profitable Design Series with Laura Thornton!In this essential episode, Laura helps you shift from just designing beautiful spaces to designing a truly profitable business. Learn why reviewing your numbers regularly is more ... Show More

11m 52s

Sep 2025

E108 - Disappear (This Winter) If You Want To Improve Your Life | Dan Koe | Dan Koe

» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/Dan Koe has built a reputation around deep thin ... Show More

1h 12m

Jan 2025

145 Psychological Tricks to Sell Design Services

Selling doesn’t have to feel pushy or uncomfortable. In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, I’m breaking down the psychological tricks that make selling design services feel natural. From building trust to framing your services as solutions, these strategi ... Show More

27m 15s

25 Ways to Think Like a Graphic Designer...