Podcast
171 Building a Simple Funnel to Attract Higher-Paying Clients
Most designers think they need a fancy funnel to book high-paying clients. Freebies, automations, email sequences, nurture series. But the truth is, premium design clients are not waiting for your welcome email. They are actively looking for someone right now and they want clarity, confidence, and a clear next step. In this episode, I’ll show…
Read More170 How to Make Website Design Your Most Profitable Offer
Most designers think they need to learn more skills or work more hours to grow their income. But the truth is, your next level might be as simple as adding one high-value offer. In this episode, I share why web design is one of the smartest ways to grow your revenue without burning out. I’ll…
Read More169 How to Build a Multi-Faceted Design Studio with Ed Prowell
Can you run multiple creative businesses and still stay focused? In this episode, I talk to Ed Prowell, founder of Potting Shed, about what it takes to run a successful brand and digital studio, work with global clients, and build a company that thrives without chaos. We also unpack how neurodiversity impacts entrepreneurship, what AI…
Read More168 Why Designers Stay Stuck at $3K Projects (and How to Break Past It)
If you feel stuck charging two or three thousand per project no matter how good your work is, this episode is for you. I am breaking down the exact reasons most designers plateau at low rates and how to shift your positioning so you can finally start booking premium clients. High-paying clients are not just…
Read More167 The Portfolio Mistake That’s Costing You High-Paying Clients
If your portfolio looks like a collection of everything you have ever designed, that might be exactly why high-paying clients are not reaching out. In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer, I am sharing the portfolio mistake that keeps talented designers stuck at low-paying projects. This is not about your design skills. It is…
Read More166 The Role of AI in Branding: Insights from Ayelet
If you’ve ever looked at a clean, elevated brand and thought, “How do they make it look so effortless?”—this episode is for you. I’m joined by Ayelet, a designer known for her intentional, minimal style and smart systems behind the visuals. We talked about how she approaches branding, her favorite tools (like Notion and Wix…
Read More165 How to Scale Your Design Business Without Burning Out
You think scaling means doing more. More clients, more hours, more hustle. But what if that is exactly what is keeping you stuck? In this episode, I am sharing how I went from doing everything myself to building systems that let my business run without me. I will walk you through what scaling really looks…
Read More164 3 Design Services You Can Add Right Now to Land Bigger Clients
You can be the best designer on the planet. But if your offer is limited, your income will be too. I see it all the time. Talented designers stuck at one thousand dollar projects because they’re only offering a logo or a brand board. The clients who pay ten thousand? They are not hiring someone…
Read More163 What Clients Actually Look for in a Brand & Web Designer
Most designers focus on making things look good, but that’s not what high-paying clients are actually looking for. They want clarity, confidence, and someone who understands how design impacts their business. In this episode, I’m breaking down what clients really care about when they’re hiring a brand or web designer and how you can stand…
Read More162 Scaling Your Design Business with the Right Tools and Mindset
Most designers only see the output of design platforms, but today we’re talking to someone who actually helps build the tools we use every day. Miri from the Wix Studio product team joins me for a conversation about what freelance designers and agencies really need to grow their businesses. We talk about workflows that make…
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