Feb 3

The Most Dangerous Things Graphic Designers Say to Clients

Graphic designers are sabotaging their own design careers every single day and most of them don’t even realize it.“I’m passionate about design.”“I love feedback.”“You know your brand best.”“It’s still in progress.”These sound professional. They sound polite. They sound safe. And ... Show More

31m 3s

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

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

<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

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

Nov 4

#473 - Starting Your Architecture Career

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design share their advice for young architects who are beginning their career. They discussed when to start your own practice, how to avoid setting yourself back, personal vs professional development, career lifespan of an archite ... Show More

1h 27m

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

Feb 2022

What Does a Content Designer Do? | Aladrian Goods, Intuit

Episode 60 Show Notes: There are so many paths to take to get into UX, but have you considered Content Design? I know it's another term in the sea of UX terminology, but this could be the career you've been searching for, mainly if you've found that being a visual designer or res ... Show More

1h 5m

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

Aug 2025

#120 The GPT-5 Upgrade: What It Really Means for UX & Product Design

AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Enrollment starts Sep 01 ✨ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the ⁠waiting listIn this episode of Future of UX, I share my honest review of the new GPT 5 after testing it intensively for a week.If you have been on LinkedIn, X, or Instagram l ... Show More

14m 51s

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

This Mindset Is Limiting Your Graphic De...