Podcast
How to Audit Your Design Business Before the New Year | EP 188
Most design business owners plan for the new year without actually reviewing the one they just had. And that’s a mistake. In this episode, I walk you through how to audit your design business before the new year so you can make smarter, more confident decisions that actually move you forward. Whether you’re a freelance…
Read MoreWhy Designers Struggle to Raise Their Rates | EP 187
Most freelance designers know they should be charging more but struggle to actually raise their rates. In this episode, I am breaking down why that happens and what you can do to change it. It is not your portfolio, your market, or the economy. It is your mindset. I will show you how to shift…
Read MoreHow to Start Planning for 2026 as a Freelance Designer | EP 186
Most freelance designers start every new year by setting goals. But without reflection, those goals mean nothing. In this episode, I share exactly how I plan for the new year as a design business owner and how you can create your 2026 plan with intention. We’ll talk about raising prices, refining offers, simplifying systems, and…
Read More10 Lessons I Learned from 10 Years of Running My Design Business | EP 185
Ten years, hundreds of clients, and more lessons than I can count. This episode is a reflection on what it really takes to grow from a freelance designer charging $65 logos to running a six-figure design agency that gives you freedom and choice. I am sharing the ten biggest lessons that shaped my business, my…
Read MoreExact Systems I Use to Run a Profitable Design Business (Step by Step) | EP 184
When I finally built real systems in my design business, everything changed, from how I manage money to how I onboard clients and plan my week. I am sharing every single system I use as a brand and web designer so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start running your design business like a Creative…
Read MoreAttract Design Clients Without Posting Every Day | EP 183
You don’t need to post every day to attract high-paying graphic design clients. What you need is clarity, focus, and a strategy that actually moves your design business forward. In this episode, I’m sharing how to stop wasting hours on random posts and start using intentional content that brings you clients, not just followers. I’ll…
Read MoreStop Charging Too Little as a Designer – Do This Instead | EP 182
Charging $2,500 for branding might feel safe, but it’s actually the reason so many designers stay stuck. When you underprice your work, you attract the wrong clients, limit your growth, and start believing your own low rates. I know because I did it too. In this episode, I’ll show you how to break out of…
Read MoreWhy Branding Starts with Strategy, Not Design (with Dr. Nathan Bryan) | EP 181
Most people don’t dream of becoming entrepreneurs in the lab. But when science meets innovation, business ideas are born. In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer, I’m joined by Dr. Nathan Bryan, a molecular medicine researcher turned product-based business owner. He shares how his discoveries around nitric oxide led to supplements, skincare, and therapeutic…
Read MoreThe 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 built his studio, and why staying curious…
Read MoreHow I Went From Freelance Graphic Designer to Creative CEO | EP 179
Being fully booked does not always mean you are successful. I know because I hit ten thousand dollar months as a freelancer and still felt broke, exhausted, and trapped. In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, I am breaking down the real difference between freelancing and running your business like a CEO and…
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