Jul 21
Most Graphic Designers Never Solve the Real Problem. Look Above the Ceiling.
Clients rarely tell you what they need. They tell you what they think they need. Most designers never know the difference.Somewhere along the way, design became about making instead of thinking. We became obsessed with deliverables, portfolios, and execution, while overlooking th ... Show More
9m 19s
Dec 2023
The Business of Design | Beyond the Classroom
Design is a wild and complicated business to get into. Of all the designers out there, somehow we all end up doing it differently. In the school of design, they don’t teach you that your business should be done a certain way, they just teach you the art of design and the differen ... Show More
40m 21s
Jan 2023
42 Scale Your Design Business Without a Massive Team
<p>If you’re running a six-figure design business, you already have a team, your expenses are creeping up, and you’re wondering how to get to an even higher level without hiring a ton of more people… this episode is for you!</p>
<p>Business coach Kady Sandel will show you how to ... Show More
21m 40s
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
Dec 2022
39 Six-Figure Goal Setting in Your Design Business
<p>Hitting six-figures in your graphic design business is possible if you have the right plan & the right goals! In this episode, Kady Sandel shows you how to break your income goals into achievable steps so you can land your dream clients and scale your graphic, brand, or we ... Show More
37m 13s
Mar 2025
Ep. 44: Breaking Through the $50K Freelance Ceiling: Here’s How
Text us your questions, and we'll address them in the show!Many freelance designers hit an income ceiling around $50K per year, despite putting in more hours and taking on more projects. It's not about working harder—it’s about working smarter.In this episode, you'll discover:The ... Show More
26m 49s
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
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
