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Jan 27
Why Clients Don’t Respect Graphic Designers Anymore & How to Earn It Back
You THINK you’re an expert. Yet clients redesign your work. Question every decision. Run your projects. And somehow… you’re surprised?While the industry HAS been slowly devaluing the term 'design', let’s stop pretending this “just happened.” Most graphic designers trained clients ... Show More
40m 26s
Jan 20
Graphic Designers Think This Is Enough. Clients Disagree. Why Design School Never Taught This
Graphic designers are walking into client meetings confident…and walking out confused, frustrated, and second-guessed. Not because they’re bad designers. But because what they were taught has almost nothing to do with what clients actually want. This isn’t a design problem. It’s ... Show More
43m 17s
Jan 13
The Future of Graphic Design: How AI, Canva & Speed Devalued Designers
Graphic Design didn’t suddenly get harder. It got cheaper.Between AI, Canva, and speed-obsessed clients, Graphic Design has been turned into a commodity. And now, Designers are spending more time fixing broken work than actually creating meaningful work.Most Graphic Designers are ... Show More
36m 9s
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
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
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
Mar 2024
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
1h 5m
Oct 2025
139 - Let's Talk About, Stop Undervaluing Our Industry: Building Wealth and Changing the Standards of Interior Design
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2132732/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Too often, interior designers fall into the trap of undervaluing themselves and, by extension, our entire industry. In today’s episode of <em>The Business of Bea ... Show More
13m 43s
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
Sep 2025
134- Part 4: Let's Talk Profit Strategies, Follow the Profits, Not all Projects are Sexy
11m 52s
Mar 2025
128 | From Economics to Interiors: The Journey to Becoming an Interior Designer With Stef Johnson
23m 20s
Mar 2024
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
32m 37s
Nov 11
#474 - William Pedersen, Founding Design Partner of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF)
This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by William Pedersen, founding design partner of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF). The three discussed William's background and career influences, leaving hockey for architecture, career breakthrough, establishi ... Show More
1h 20m
Hustle culture has convinced Graphic Designers that working at 100% all the time is the only way to make it. Spoiler alert: it’s NOT. Graphic designers are burning out, overworking, and grinding themselves into the ground—all in the name of “success. Truth Bomb: More work ≠ better work. Enter Hara Hachi Bu—a centuries-old philosophy that has kept people thri ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2132732/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome to the grand finale of our four-part Profitable Design Series with Laura Thornton!</b></p><p>In this essential episode, Laura helps you shift from jus ... Show More
<p>Have you ever wondered if you need a design degree or a perfect career plan to become an interior designer? Think again!</p><p>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
