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Graphic designers are taught to create, not sell—and that’s exactly why so many talented designers stay broke. The harsh reality? Talent alone won’t make you successful. The industry is full of insanely skilled designers who struggle to make ends meet while less talented ones cash in—because they get it: design is a business. And no one understood that bette ... Show More
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