Nov 3

Are Graphic Designer Skills Still Valuable in the Age of AI Design?

For decades, graphic designers had something the rest of the world didn't. A creative advantage. Skills that took YEARS to master. The ability to make things others couldn't.That was our value as designers.But what happens when EVERYONE can do what you do?For YEARS, graphic desig ... Show More

31m 45s

Oct 27

Why Graphic Designers Are Becoming Replaceable (And How to Avoid It)

What if everything you've been taught about becoming a better graphic designer is complete BS? Get better at creating logos. Kill layouts. Own typography.Designers spend their entire careers chasing creative greatness, convinced that the better they become, the more successful th ... Show More

36m 41s

Oct 20

Adobe TRAPPED Designers. One Angry Customer Used Claude AI to Set Them FREE

Someone got fed up with Adobe's cancellation fees... so they used Claude AI to help build an alternative to Adobe Creative Cloud. In just weeks. Seriously. You can't make this stuff up. And the results are surprising!For years, graphic designers have worried about AI replacing th ... Show More

30m 54s

Feb 2023

Graphic Design Business Challenges You're Sure to Encounter - RD313

Are you running or considering starting a graphic or web design business? If so, let me tell you, you're in for a wild ride! The graphic and web design industries are filled with opportunities and challenges, and understanding what to expect can be the difference between success ... Show More

11m 35s

Apr 2024

What We've Learned From 5 Rebrands

My co-founder behind The Brief Collective and I discuss what we've learned from rebranding multiple times as designers over the years. Everyone knows branding yourself as a designer is hard and this episode uncovers what limiting beliefs, barriers, and mindset blocks we've had ... Show More

20m 35s

Mar 2024

97 Building Your Design Agency Dream Team

In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, we talk about expanding your design business and building your dream team. From feeling swamped with administrative tasks to struggling to attract top-notch clients, we've all been there. If you've heard my ot ... Show More

32m 37s

May 2023

58 A Client's Perspective： Do They Always Need a Designer or Can They DIY It

In this episode of The Profitable Designer Podcast, we sit down to talk to David, the founder of Nebula Snacks. He could potentially be a client to a brand, graphic, or web designer. 😊 In episode #58, Kady asks him a lot of questions about how he got his logo designed, ... Show More

30m 51s

Jul 2023

DESIGNCAST | ChatGPT Q&A | DGDC

Dive into the heart of the graphic design industry with our latest podcast episode! 🎨🎧 Join us as we explore some of the most thought-provoking and controversial questions, curated by the powerful AI language model, ChatGPT. 🤖💬 Discover the delicate bala ... Show More

1 h

Apr 2022

01 How I Started My Freelance Graphic Design Business

Welcome to The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast! In our very first episode, Kady Sandel breaks down the behind-the-scenes journey of how she started her freelance graphic design business. From posting endlessly on Craigslist at the beginning, to eventually signing $18k clie ... Show More

23m 2s

Mar 2024

98 Steps for Growing into a Small Design Agency

As someone who's been in your shoes, consistently pulling in $5k a month as a freelance graphic designer, I understand the urge to take things to the next level. Let's talk about transforming your solo operation into a small design agency. We're diving into the ste ... Show More

25m 20s

Jun 2025

The Drop – Episode 4: Your Design Career, Upgraded

The Drop – Episode 4: Your Design Career, UpgradedIn this month’s edition of The Drop, we’re serving up four stories every modern designer needs to hear:🧠 Why design is now a must-have skill in today’s workplace💸 The smartest (and newest) ways designers are making money in 2025 ... Show More

18m 58s

Apr 2024

105 Transforming Leads into High-Quality Design Clients with Josh Hall

Every designer grapples with challenging clients—it's an inevitable part of the journey. We've all been there, facing clients who may not align with our vision or approach. But what defines a "bad" client? Is it the low-paying ones, the ones who seem to micro ... Show More

1 h

Jul 2023

63 How to Build and Lead a Strong Team for a Design Business Success

Welcome to another episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer, episode #63. Join us as we dive deep into a crucial topic that every design business owner needs to master: Leadership and Management for Designers. In this episode, we explore the essential skills a ... Show More

23m 24s

What Graphic Designers Need to Reclaim a...