Posts Tagged ‘design services’
Why 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 You’re Still Not Fully Booked Designer | EP 177
You’re doing everything right. Great portfolio. Polished mockups. Refined skills. You’ve studied the trends, followed the advice, stayed consistent with your content. You’ve taken courses, built case studies, cleaned up your website, and tried to make every project look perfect. You’ve probably spent hours tweaking your fonts, updating mockups, rewriting your About page, hoping that…
Read MoreHow Branding Helped This Skincare Founder Get to Walmart (Sarah Vilensky with Blossom Essentials) | EP 176
What does it really take to grow a skincare brand from a personal need to national retail shelves? In this episode, I’m talking with Sarah Wilensky, the founder and CEO of Blossom Essentials, a clean skincare brand for dry, sensitive, and reactive skin. You’ll hear how Sarah built her product line from scratch, landed retail…
Read More$250,000 Branding & Design Project – What It Included & What I Learned | EP 175
What does a $250,000 branding and design project actually include? In this episode, I’m sharing what happened when I landed the biggest design project of my career. It came with a high price tag, a full team, and a long timeline. But the biggest lessons weren’t about money or scope. They were about the kind…
Read MoreRebranding Through the Eyes of a Founder (CPG) | EP 174
You’ve heard designers talk about rebrands. But what does it actually feel like on the founder’s side? In this episode, I sat down with the creators of three beverage brands who’ve rebranded their products multiple times — and they didn’t hold back. We talked about design, shelf presence, retail growth, visual strategy, and how branding…
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