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Jun 2
The Dangerous Shortcuts Designers Are Taking with Scott Fuller
Graphic Designers have more tools, more shortcuts, and more access than ever before. So why are so many designers struggling to stand out?Somewhere along the way, graphic designers stopped doing the hard things and started looking for faster tools, easier answers, and shortcuts t ... Show More
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Why Every Graphic Designer Feels Like They Can’t Keep Up
Something brutal is happening to graphic designers right now. Not just beginners. Not just freelancers. Everybody.The pace of design, AI, content, tools, trends, and expectations has become so overwhelming that a lot of creatives are quietly starting to question themselves… their ... Show More
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Graphic Designers Are Becoming Irrelevant…Here’s Why
A lot of graphic designers are quietly asking themselves the same question: “What exactly is my value anymore?”Because the industry has changed fast. AI can generate layouts in seconds. Templates are everywhere. Clients think Canva makes them designers.And the execution skills gr ... Show More
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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
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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
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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
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100 Strategies to Grow Your Design Business with Chris Do
<p>It's a milestone worth celebrating! The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast is proud to announce its 100th episode! </p>
<p>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
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Send us Fan MailToo 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 ... Show More
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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
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134- Part 4: Let's Talk Profit Strategies, Follow the Profits, Not all Projects are Sexy
Send us Fan MailWelcome to the grand finale of our four-part Profitable Design Series with Laura Thornton!In this essential episode, Laura helps you shift from just designing beautiful spaces to designing a truly profitable business. Learn why reviewing your numbers regularly is ... Show More
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128 | From Economics to Interiors: The Journey to Becoming an Interior Designer With Stef Johnson
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97 Building Your Design Agency Dream Team
<p>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
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