Podcast
A podcast to help graphic designers grow their businesses, get more clients, and hit $10k (and beyond) months. Featuring real-life stories and real-world results.
Hosted by Kady Sandel






Mastering 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…
Discover 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…
A 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…
3 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…
A 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…
Does 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…
How to Price Your Design Services for Maximum Profitablility
Welcome to The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast! Are you struggling to figure out how much you should charge for your graphic, brand, or web…
Will AI Replace You as a Designer?
Welcome to The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast! Many designers (and other creatives!) are concerned about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the…

Hey there!
Host of The Profitable Graphic Designer and CEO of Aventive Academy
I left my home when I was 15 to study graphic design. A few years later, after finishing my studies at the prestigious Academy of Arts in Serbia, I took a leap and moved to the US to pursue my dreams of
becoming a professional designer.
In the first few years of running my freelance design business, I made just about every mistake in the book. But I also experienced incredible success, and those ups and downs helped me crack the code on what graphic designers really need to do to become successful.
I developed a passion for helping creatives grow their graphic design businesses just like I did, which is how Aventive Academy and The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast were born. I’m looking forward to helping you make more money, work less hours, and work on design projects that light you up!