Posts by Kady Sandel
How to Build and Lead a Strong Team for a Design Business Success
Welcome to another episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer, episode #63. Join us as we dive deep into a crucial topic that every design business owner needs to master: Leadership and Management for Designers. In this episode, we explore the essential skills and strategies required to build and lead a strong design & business team,…
Read MoreBecoming a Successful Illustrator with Ashwin Chacko
In this episode, we sit down with a freelance illustrator Ashwin Chacko to discuss the ins and outs of building a successful business in the visual arts. Whether you’re just starting out as a freelancer or looking to take your existing business to the next level, our guest offers valuable insights into what it takes…
Read MoreTips for Scaling Your Design Business and Running an Agency with Courtney Marie
In episode 61 of the Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, we dive deep into the world of design entrepreneurship with Courtney, the owner of Courtney Marie. Courtney shares her insights and experiences on how to successfully scale a design business and build an agency. She discusses how she transitioned from being a solopreneur to building a…
Read MoreMastering Pricing and Networking in Business with Jamie Brindle
In episode 60 of the Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jamie Brindle, a freelancer who started his career at the age of 17 and now runs a successful creative studio with his wife in Los Angeles, CA. Jamie has worked with major household brands, Fortune 500 companies, and various…
Read MoreDiscover New Ways to Diversify Your Income as a Designer
Welcome to The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast, where I help designers build thriving businesses. In episode #59, I discussed the importance of diversifying your income streams and explored different ways to create passive income and additional revenue streams as a brand, graphic or web designer. As a designer myself, I knew firsthand the challenges of…
Read MoreA Client’s Perspective: Do They Always Need a Designer or Can They DIY It?
Welcome to The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast! 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. 😊 In episode #58, Kady asks him a lot of questions about how he got…
Read More3 Secrets That Helped Me Raise My Rates as a Graphic Designer
Welcome to The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast! In episode 3 Secrets That Helped Me Raise My Rates as a Graphic Designer, you’ll learn three strategies that helped me raise my rates the most. Obvious, right? 🙂 As a design business owner, I’ve experienced firsthand how challenging it can be to increase your rates. That’s why…
Read MoreA Client’s Perspective: What They Value in a Designer and How They Hire
Welcome to The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Andrea, a successful business owner in the skincare industry, to discuss her experience with finding and working with designers to create her brand. As a designer, this is your opportunity to gain insight into the client’s perspective and learn what…
Read MoreDoes Cold Emailing Work for Designers?
Welcome to The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast! In episode 55, business coach Kady Sandel explores the topic of cold emailing and whether it really works to land graphic, brand, and web design clients. She delves into the benefits of cold emailing for designers, including the ability to connect with potential clients who wouldn’t have…
Read MoreHow to Price Your Design Services for Maximum Profitability
Welcome to The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast! Are you struggling to figure out how much you should charge for your graphic, brand, or web design services? In Episode 54 of The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast, business coach Kady Sandel breaks down your options and shows you how to set up your rates so…
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