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

Feb 17

The AI Question That Will Define Your Graphic Design Career

AI just changed the rules again, and graphic designers are acting like nothing happened. Meanwhile the biggest AI leaders on the planet are warning everyone that the future showed up early. Most designers still think they have time. They don’t.If you feel confident about your des ... Show More

35m 50s

Feb 10

How Graphic Designers Limit Their Success With Guilt

Feeling conflicted about wanting more money, growth, or freedom as a graphic designer? This episode breaks down the hidden guilt that keeps creative careers stuck.Most graphic designers think guilt is a good thing. That it keeps them humble. Grateful. Grounded.Designer guilt is q ... Show More

34m 16s

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

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

Nov 10

164 | Turning Remodel Problems Into Design Opportunities With Julie Stevens

We’ve all been there — you start a remodel excited and full of vision, and then reality hits. A wall isn’t where you thought it was, a material is delayed, or something totally unexpected pops up once construction begins. Suddenly, your dream design feels like it’s slipping away. ... Show More

22m 52s

Sep 2025

How Zaha Hadid Architects Built a Global, Scalable Practice Without Compromising Design Integrity | EP654

End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework What if the very systems meant to support architects are actually holding them back? In this powerful episode, Rion Willard sits down with Patrik Schumacher, Pr ... Show More

1h 11m

Nov 7

Why Robert Wun Ditched the Wholesale Model for Bespoke Creations

Soon after sharing his graduate work from the London College of Fashion online, Hong Kong-born Robert Wun was approached by Joyce Boutique to buy his collection. Like many other independent designers, he found navigating the wholesale model challenging and during the pandemic he ... Show More

48m 42s

Sep 2025

The Courage to Create with Jeremy Slagle | EP 180

What does it really take to show up confidently as a designer?In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, I’m talking with Jeremy Slagle, the founder of Slagle Design. With decades of experience, Jeremy shares what it means to have the courage to create, how he bu ... Show More

50m 51s

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

Aug 2025

172 From Freelancer to Agency Owner - What I Wish I Knew

You don’t become an agency owner by accident. It takes intention, structure, and a shift in how you think about money, clients, and your own value. I spent years making mistakes that kept me stuck in the freelance cycle. From undercharging and customizing every project to thinkin ... Show More

36m 56s

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

Mar 2025

128 | From Economics to Interiors: The Journey to Becoming an Interior Designer With Stef Johnson

Have you ever wondered if you need a design degree or a perfect career plan to become an interior designer? Think again!In this episode, I sit down with<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stefjohnsondesign" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Stef Johnson</a>, ... Show More

23m 20s

Why Creative Freedom is a Graphic Design...