Oct 6
Are You a Graphic Designer, or Do You Just Make Logos? Interview with Author Bill Gardner; Logo Lounge and Iconic Branding.
Graphic designers LOVE logos. We obsess over them, critique them, study them, redesign them and argue endlessly about what makes one great.But are we giving the logo too much credit?Few people are better qualified to answer that question than Bill Gardner. Founder of LogoLounge, ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 29
Graphic Designer Burnout: 10 Reasons Designers Are Burning Out & How to Prevent It
Graphic designers have a burnout problem. And the industry isn't making it any easier.Tight deadlines. Difficult clients. Constant revisions. New technology. AI. The pressure to learn more, work faster, stay available, and somehow remain creative through all of it. It's no surpri ... Show More
32m 48s
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
Aug 2022
When To Drop A Design Client - RD300
When first starting in graphic or web design, firing a client may seem like a foreign concept. After all, isn't the whole point of building a business to increase your number of clients, not reduce it? But money is money, and as long as clients pay, they're worth having. Right? I ... Show More
17m 24s
Jul 2023
65 Ways to Attract High-Paying Clients
<p>In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer, we talk about the strategies and tactics necessary to attract high-paying clients for your design business. If you're a graphic, brand, or web design business owner aiming to secure clients who are willing to invest $10,0 ... Show More
28m 26s
Aug 2023
67 The Best Way to Get 5-Figure Design Clients
<p>In this power-packed episode, we uncover the secrets to attracting 5-figure design clients. If you're a graphic, brand, or web design business owner looking to level up your clientele and boost your revenue, this episode is for you. No fluff, no filler – just the essential ... Show More
26m 7s
Jan 2023
40 How to Book 10k Clients Working 5h a Week
<p>In this episode, business coach Kady Sandel shows you how to stop running your design business like a freelancer and embrace your role as a creative CEO!</p>
<p>Most graphic designers, brand designers, and web designers hit a plateau in their businesses at $3-7k months. At tha ... Show More
28m 41s
May 2024
107 Revisions and Client Feedback Are Not a Bad Thing
<p>In today’s episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast, we're talking about design revisions. Throughout this episode, you'll learn how to embrace revisions as a natural part of the creative process, communicate effectively with clients to minimize misunderstand ... Show More
22m 48s
Sep 2021
Turning Down Graphic Design Clients and Projects - RD271
Earlier this week, a member of the Resourceful Designer Community was seeking advice. A potential client contacted her asking if she designs book covers, which she does. Before replying to this unknown person, she decided to investigate who they were. She discovered that this pot ... Show More
17m 25s
Difficult clients are the bane of every Graphic Designer’s existence. From passive-aggressive emails to last-minute demands that make you question your Graphic Design career, they test your patience, creativity, and sanity. But here’s the hard truth: avoiding these clients-from-hell isn’t the answer—it’s learning how to handle them like a pro. This week on T ... Show More
