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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

Feb 24

Are Graphic Designers Over 40 Too Old for the Industry?

Most graphic designers think ageism in graphic design is the problem. They think once you hit 40, the industry starts phasing you out. That younger designers with faster tools and bigger social followings are taking over.If you’re a graphic designer over 40, you’ve probably asked ... Show More

33m 28s

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

Sep 2025

Amy Hayes Proves Referrals Beat Social Media Marketing

Send a textShow Notes: How to Build Premium Services Without the Premium HeadachesWhat if everything you've been told about raising your rates is backwards?Amy Hayes, founder of The Global Creator, spent a decade building a design business that runs almost entirely on referrals—a ... Show More

47m 16s

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

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

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

Feb 2025

The REAL Reason Your Niche Isn't Working And How to Fix It! - 823

So, you've picked a niche… but why isn't it working?! Is it too broad? Too saturated? Or maybe—brace yourself—it's not your niche at all… it's your social media strategy. In this episode, Chalene breaks down the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when choosing and promoting thei ... Show More

22m 55s

Feb 2025

Stop Faking Perfect When Marketing Your Business

Send a textIn my latest episode, I'm tackling the elephant in the room: marketing during uncertain times. Drawing from my experience growing up in a small business family and working with countless entrepreneurs, I expose why the polished "perfect" marketing approach is failing a ... Show More

51m 17s

Feb 2025

The Brutal TRUTH About Why You’re Not Winning on Social Media | Tea with GaryVee Ep. 65

🎙️How to Market Yourself in 2025 (No More Excuses) 🚀 The world is wide open—so why do so many entrepreneurs still limit themselves? Whether you’re a real estate agent, a content creator, or building a product-based brand, ... Show More

23m 35s

Aug 2024

The Real Reason Clients Are UNHAPPY w/ Guy Bauer

If your agency does creative work, it’s easy to think that WHAT you deliver to your clients is all that matters.But according to Guy Bauer, Founder of Umault, a B2B video ad agency, that’s only half of the client satisfaction equation. The other half is something we neglect all t ... Show More

51m 32s

How Not Being Authentic Is KILLING Your ...