From Solo Designer to Agency Success With Michael Janda
Welcome to another episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast!
Before I tell you more about the new pod episode – I just want you to know that we did a role play where I was a client, and Michael sold me his logo design! It was amazing. You don’t want to miss this!
Today, we’re in for a treat as I sit down with the incredible Michael Janda, a design industry veteran who’s taken his career from being a solo designer to running and eventually selling a thriving creative agency. His journey is packed with wisdom, and in this episode, we’ll explore the path that led him to success, his strategies for attracting top-tier clients like NBC, Disney, and Google, his insights on team building, and the ever-important topic of pricing your design services. Plus, we’ll discover what Michael has been up to since selling his agency in 2015. If you’re looking to grow your creative business or simply seeking inspiration, this episode is a must-listen.
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You will learn:
- Michael’s personal journey from a solo designer to a successful design agency owner.
- Strategies for attracting high-value clients like NBC, Disney, and Google.
- Insights on assembling a winning design team.
- Pricing strategies for your design services.
- Discover what Michael has been up to post-agency sale.
About Michael Janda:
Michael Janda is an award-winning creative director, designer, and agency veteran. In 2002, he founded the creative agency Riser, which provided design and development services for clients that included Disney, Google, Warner Bros., Fox, NBC, ABC, National Geographic and many other high-profile brands. Michael sold his agency in 2015 and now spends his time speaking, developing books, courses, and social media content to help creatives level-up. He is the author of “Burn Your Portfolio” and “The Psychology of Graphic Design Pricing.”
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