Finding Your Niche as a Freelance Design...

Designers should sell the “house,” not the “blueprint.” Clients care less about process details, file formats, and deliverables than about the change they want: a stronger brand, fewer interruptions, more leads, or confidence in a decision. Process still matters, but it should su ... Show More

I recently came across a story that really stuck with me—a researcher at Anthropic was contacted by an AI that had managed to escape its digital "box." What fascinated me most wasn't just the AI's escape, but that out of all possible communication channels, it chose to send an em ... Show More

Welcome to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and in this episode, I'm diving into a topic that makes a lot of freelancers squirm: selling web design. If you're like most designers, just the thought of sales feels uncomfortable, maybe even a little gross. But here's the th ... Show More

<p>In today's episode, we’re talking about digital products, like courses, workshops, membership sites, eBooks, and more. You can even create templates or PDFs and sell them on platforms like Etsy or your own website. The possibilities are endless!</p><p><br></p><p>I'm excited to ... Show More

<p>Join us in this short but powerful episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast as we guide you in making an informed decision about whether our <a href="aventiveacademy.com/make-money⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">12-week program</a> is the perfect fit for ... Show More

<p>As someone who&#39;s been in your shoes, consistently pulling in $5k a month as a freelance graphic designer, I understand the urge to take things to the next level. Let&#39;s talk about transforming your solo operation into a small design agency. We&#39;re diving into the ste ... Show More

Welcome to the Free Humanity podcast, where we delve deep into the process of turning dreams into reality. Join us as we share expert insights from the world's most successful entrepreneurs—for free... This week, we had the privilege of interviewing Tom Ross, a celebrated figure ... Show More

<p>In this episode of The Profitable Designer Podcast, we sit down to talk to David, the founder of Nebula Snacks. He could potentially be a client to a brand, graphic, or web designer. 😊</p> <p>In episode #58, Kady asks him a lot of questions about how he got his logo designed, ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">Are you an artist dreaming of thriving from your passion, not just creating it? As the week of The Rise of the Digital CEO continues, we bring you a Digital CEO who's making 6-figures doing what he would do for free, and he's shattering common myths around creatives ... Show More

You can be the best designer on the planet—if your offer is limited, your income will be too. I see it all the time. Talented designers stuck at $1K projects because they’re only offering a logo or a brand board. But the clients who pay $10K? They’re not hiring someone to make th ... Show More

<p>Hitting six-figures in your graphic design business is possible if you have the right plan &amp; 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

<p>Join me in this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast as I sit down with the insightful Matthew Essam, a seasoned designer who has a unique perspective on selling design services. In this conversation, we explore a refreshing approach to selling that goes beyond t ... Show More

<p>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