Offering resources to help streamline your home based graphic design and web design business so you can get back to what you do best… Designing!
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Freelancing and marketing nuggets for web designers, without the fluff. TheFreelancerPodcast.com
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Freelancing? Being boss of your own life and business can be tough and isolating. But it can also be totally rewarding. Pick up tips, advice and thoughts on how to make it as a freelancer, an entrepreneur, as the owner of your own business, by hearing other freelancers share their experience. Hosted by Steve Folland. Come join us in the Being Freelance Community - You're not alone being freelance. Not anymore. www.beingfreelance.com/community
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The Web Design Business Podcast with host Josh Hall is here to help you build a web design business that allows you to have freedom and a lifestyle you love. As a web designer and web agency owner of over a decade, Josh knows the challenges, struggles and often painful lessons of building a web design business without any guidance, proven strategies or a mentor to help you along the way, which is why this show exists. Think of this podcast as your weekly dose of coaching, mentorship and guid ...
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Web Pro Savvy is a biweekly podcast for freelance web designers and developers, hosted by Cathy Sirvatka. You'll hear interviews with experienced freelance web pros about their business operations, the services they offer, and the types of clients they work with. They openly share their stories and pull back the curtain on how they achieve success so that you can boost your own business.
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Welcome to The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast. My name is Kady Sandel, and this podcast was brought to you by Aventive Academy – an online business education platform that helps brand, graphic, and web designers get more clients, increase their pricing, and build a profitable design business. You can find out more about starting and growing your freelance design business at aventiveacademy.com
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Better Clients. More Money. A Happier Life.
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Design Domination helps freelance designers gain confidence, clarity and a competitive edge in a crowded marketplace. Adjust your mindset, become more business savvy and sharpen your creative skills, so you get more respect and command higher rates. If you're a logo designer, print designer or web designer looking to make a successful living freelancing, you will benefit from Colleen's real-world expertise in branding, publication design and layout, website design and design business. You'll ...
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Design Life is a podcast about design and side projects for motivated creators. It was born after your hosts, two serial side project addicts, saw a gap in the podcast market for a conversational show about design and the issues young creatives face, that was hosted by two females. This show aims to tackle the big issues designers face like getting paid, overcoming a creative block or managing time, to name a few. We want to open up discussion about things we wish we heard people talk about ...
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Post Status Draft, Excerpt, Comments, and Live provide the interviews, news digests, community discussions, and live shows that matter — for WordPress professionals.
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Welcome to the Create to Convert Podcast, hosted by Yevgeniya Davarashvili (more commonly known as Gigi), designer, tech founder, mama, and business educator. This podcast is for creative entrepreneurs who want to up-level their business and turn it into a profitable + sustainable power machine. We'll cover topics like marketing strategies, money, pricing, growth mindset, project management, social media marketing, brand development and much more, so that you can take the overwhelm out of yo ...
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CSS Gallery and Design Inspiration.
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We talk to real people who took the not-so-traditional route to make it as web design freelancers or business owners. Plenty of helpful tips and tricks along the way. If you’re looking to start a side hustle or just up your game as a web or UX designer, this podcast is for you.
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You ask, I answer your web development and design business questions. 🚀 Struggling with a client? Want to build recurring revenue but unsure where to start? Feeling overwhelmed? Have a client that's always late? Want to get clients who respect you? This is the show for you 2 times a week.
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Exploring the Business of Creative Independence.
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After being fired three times, I started my entrepreneurial journey in 2012 at the age of 19, with no formal business education. I built a nut butter business, founded Coastline Kitesurfing—one of Cape Town's largest watersports schools at the time—launched an SEO marketing agency, and created what began as a personal blog but quickly grew to reach millions of people, employing a team of 10+ scientific experts from around the world. In 2024, I’ve shifted my focus to podcasting with "disrupt. ...
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Help! My Websites Sucks is your bitesize guide to making web design easier. Hosted by freelance web designer and top cow at Two Cows Web (https://twocowsweb.co.uk) , Amy Gumbrell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gumbrell/) . Each 15 minute episode will take one topic, break it down using easy to understand language and show you how it all fits together so that you can go away and make a website that works for you. I know that building a website can be tricky. There’s a lot of information out ...
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Another podcast for freelancers? Yea, I know, but let me explain. Podcasts are an awesome way to learn from people that are where you want to be professionally and have the experience you can learn from. One thing I found is that some of the advice was a little beyond where I was at in my journey to make the jump to a full time freelancer. That is where The Freelance Podcast jumps in and tries to bridge the gap. I have talked with a lot of people that are in the position I was before I made ...
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Transform your WordPress agency through small, achievable actions that lead to BIG change. The home of simple-to-apply techniques that result in significant change. Learn your way. audio, video, written or in-person.
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Join Ashley Baxter and Paddy Donnelly on a journey to figure out how to create a business doing what you love. Is it possible to make a living from your hobby? On Working out, Ashley & Paddy discuss their own personal journeys in creating their passion-based business. This is about the expedition, the here and now, the daily challenges and achievements towards getting paid for your passion.
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Business advice for creative professionals from someone who's been there and done it. The Solo Collective is a podcast for freelance designers, developers and copywriters to help them overcome common challenges such as: - Figuring out your niche - Developing your irresistible offer - Effective lead generation strategy - Selling and sales processes - Business owner mindset At its heart this is a personal development podcast and community for ambitious freelancers who know that their business ...
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If you're a creative professional looking to escape the burden of under-earning and overworking, then man do I have a podcast for you. Hosted by veteran creative Gabrielle Chipeur, each episode of The Well-Paid Creative consists of candid interviews with experts and creatives on topics like freelancing success, marketing and sales, mindset, client management, and our favorite topic - profit. Discover how to attract quality clients and charge what you're worth so you can fall back in love wit ...
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Do you wish you were in control of your financial picture? Are you destined for more than the 9-to-5 grind? MMMW is here to help you see beyond your day job and build a successful web design business on your own terms. No matter what stage you’re at in your freelance journey, listen along for super valuable insights on launching, growing, and scaling a creative side hustle. Host Tom O’Malley shares proven strategies, tips & tricks that have earned him over $1 million building websites on nig ...
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Conversations on creative culture, workflow, and productivity. The Busy Creator is for you, the creative professional working in arts, design, and media. You’ll hear direct from industry pros and learn the tools, techniques, and habits they’re using in their practice. We discuss strategies and pro tips you can use to be your most creative, productive self and excel in business. Past guests include designer and entrepreneur Armin Vit, design firm owner and professor Debbie Millman, Pentagram ...
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Manchester based team of coders and strategists building awesome web products that unlock great digital power! On this channel we to talk to interesting people who work and operate in the same spaces as we do.
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Online 🌐 With Amr The Internet Guy, Helping business owners become more successful online
Amr Selim
This is Online With Amr The Internet Guy! The show focuses on entrepreneurs and business owners to help them become more successful in conducting their business on the web without being stuck with Technology, getting a headache, pulling their hairs out, or buying expensive software. In this Show and Podcast, we will be sharing many tips and quick hacks to help you get ahead of your competition. Most of the episodes will be in an "interview" format with Industry leaders, Web experts and Entre ...
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The Career Kickstart Show | Design Your Dream Career | Ready for Career Freedom?
Sami Gardner - Career Coach | Digital Nomad | Entrepreneur
Your job doesn’t have to be soul-sucking! Be inspired each and every week to dive into your new career with our stories, tips, and tricks. We’ll help you go from just surviving to thriving on the job market. Your host, career coach & digital nomad, Sami Gardner, interviews unique guests, from career experts to people just like you who are designing a career and life on their own terms. Ready for career freedom? Kickstart YOUR authentic career at CareerKickstartAcademy.com.
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Discussions about React, JavaScript, and web development by React experts with a focus on diving deep into learning React and discussing what it's like to work within the React industry.
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There's a lot on the line for developers. Writing clean code, tracking down and removing bugs, AND shipping features to millions of customers? It's a lot—and devs are people too! The Dev Morning Show (At Night) shares the human side of software development with interviews that start lighthearted but get to the heart of what it takes to perform in the delightfully weird world of software. Join us on the journey!
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A podcast helping independent marketers how to build a leveraged and profitable practice. (This podcast was formerly named Mindshare Radio)
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Ever heard of WaaS? If not, you're about to...By Kyle Prinsloo
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How I Went From $500 Website Designs to $10K+ Web Projects (Pricing Part 2)
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Ever wondered how you can charge more for your web design projects? In this episode, I’ll share my journey from charging $500 for a website to landing $10k+ web projects. Building on the insights from Part 1 (Episode #119), you’ll learn how to price your web projects for maximum profitability by understanding client needs, communicating value, and …
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021. The Secret Email Funnel All Service Providers Need with Prerna Malik
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt like your email marketing is more of a chore than a powerful tool in your business? Maybe you’re struggling with what to say, how to say it, or even why you’re sending emails in the first place. It’s easy to get caught up in the numbers—opens, clicks, unsubscribes—and lose sight of the true purpose: connec…
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339 - Starting and Scaling a Web Design Business Today (my interview from the Agency Growth Podcast)
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I was recently interviewed on the EverBros Agency Growth Podcast about my journey in fumbling through starting and scaling a web design agency. It was a really good, casual chat with tons of important topics for web designers (early stage and established alike) so THE BROS were kind enough to let me repurpose our chat here for you! Don’t let the na…
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Corey and Michelle on Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Season 2 Session 17
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In this podcast episode, host Corey Maass and Michelle Frechette engage in an in-depth brainstorming session focused on refining a logo and website for their new plugin directory. The conversation begins with a discussion about creative solutions for leveraging limited resources and transitions into a detailed exploration of logo design using Canva…
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Post Status Happiness Hour | Session Four
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In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, Michelle Frechette chats with Jess Frick to explore the latest advancements in the WordPress community, focusing on Pressable's newly redesigned website. Jess provides an inside look at the new features and improvements on Pressable’s site, including its enhanced user experience and functionality. …
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10 Things You Should Know About Accessibility in 5 Minutes
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#181 Do you think accessibility doesn't apply to you as a designer? Are you trying to get others on board with it? Here are 10 things you should know about accessibility in 5 minutes.By Colleen Gratzer
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Practical (and proven) ways to find clients and run a freelancing business.By Kyle Prinsloo
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How I Went from $65 Logo Designs to $20K+ Branding Projects (Pricing Part 1)
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Ever wondered how to significantly increase your rates? In this episode, I share my journey from charging $65 for logo designs to landing $20k+ branding projects. You’ll get insider tips on positioning, specializing, and communicating value to attract high-paying clients. I’ll walk you through the exact steps I took to transform my pricing strategy…
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Corey and Michelle on Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Season 2 Session 16
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In this podcast episode, host Corey Maass and Michelle Frechette discuss their new initiative to create a collaborative WordPress plugin directory. They share their vision for a dynamic platform that goes beyond listing plugins to become a marketing resource fostering community growth and engagement. The discussion covers their approach to inclusiv…
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338 - How Mike Generated $208,000 from his BNI Networking Group in One Year
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In person networking and referral groups remain to this day the best way to start getting clients, get more clients by expanding your network and get better clients by way of referrals. There are a lot of different ways to get clients in person and virtually, and I’ve done many but if I were starting as a web designer today, my FIRST priority would…
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Post Status Happiness Hour | Session Three
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In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, Michelle Frechette chats with Mark Westguard, the creator of WS Form, a powerful and flexible form-building plugin for WordPress. Mark discusses WS Form's standout features, including its advanced conditional logic, breakpoint selectors for responsive design, and its capacity for complex customizat…
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Interviewing Katheryn & Francesca from Not The 9-5 Podcast
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Get to know Katheryn & Francesca from Not The 9-5 Podcast. A podcast by freelancers, for freelancers.By Kyle Prinsloo
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118 The Benefits of Hiring and Outsourcing as a Freelance Designer
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Ever feel like you’re drowning in tasks, both personal and professional, as a freelance designer? You're not alone. In this episode, I share how hiring and outsourcing can transform your business and your life. From hiring a cleaner or nanny to taking on a design assistant, I’ll show you the steps to move from solo freelancer to thriving business o…
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337 - Quick SEO Win Strategies with Barb Davids
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Ever had a client ask “How long would it take to get to the top of Google?” Ah, I can see your head nodding along now. As web designers, we can’t expect clients to understand how long SEO results can take. We know nothing will lead to instant results and due to all the variables, competition and goal of the client, it may take months to see results…
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294: Behind the scenes of a company rebrand
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In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of rebranding Convert Kit. We explore the origins of the rebrand, discussing whether it began with a name change or a complete repositioning. Charli explains why they decided to make the rebranding process public instead of opting for a big splashy launch. Given the scale of the project, we delve int…
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Passion over Profit: Desire Lacap's Freelancing Philosophy
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EPISODE SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE Record high quality video & audio with Riverside. See how recording, live streaming and repurposing your content with Riverside can help your freelance business. It’s free to get started, but use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan. Use this link to help support the podcast or go to beingfreelance.com/river…
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In this podcast episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, Michelle Frechette is joined by her friend and WordPress security expert, Kathy Zant. They delve into various aspects of website security, focusing on WordPress. Kathy discusses her recent security courses aimed at demystifying WordPress for beginners and emphasizes the importance of proact…
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Lessons from a Superfood Entrepreneur: How Peter Daniel Built Soaring Free Superfoods
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In this episode of disrupt. I sit down with Peter Daniel, co-founder of Soaring Free Superfoods, to explore his remarkable journey from discovering the raw food movement to building a thriving superfood business with his wife Beryn. Peter shares how their journey began by educating people through nutrition workshops and selling healthy foods at fes…
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117 How I Run a 6-Figure Design Agency Working Only 15 Hours a Week
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Ever wondered how you can work only 15 hours a week while running a 6-figure design agency? I used to work 15 hours a day, but I made a conscious choice to change that and spend more quality time with my kids. Now, with the help of my amazing team, I focus on what I truly enjoy and outsource the rest, including tasks like taxes and even house clean…
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336 - Building Recurring Revenue through Maintenance and Growth Plans with Marc Hyde
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Recurring revenue…the two most lovely words in web design (or any business for that matter.) Having enough recurring income to cover my family's bills is what changed the game for me, it’s what helped get us through a 56 day NICU journey and it’s what ultimately led to me creating my first course on how to launch and sell website maintenance plans.…
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The Two Sides Of A Solopreneur Designer - RD345
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I recently attended WordCamp Canada, a community gathering of WordPress enthusiasts, where I gave a presentation on the pitfalls of your About page. But that's not what today's episode is about. Instead, I want to discuss a fascinating concept I picked up from another presentation on email marketing. Today's episode, titled "The Two Sides of a Solo…
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Corey and Michelle on Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Season 2 Session 15
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In this podcast episode, host Corey Maass and Michelle Frechette discuss a variety of topics, focusing on their recent travel experiences, encounters at the Canada border, and interactions with the WordPress community. The guest shares insights into their work with WordPress, including creating open graph images and developing tools for image cropp…
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In this podcast episode, Michelle Frechette and Drew Griswold discuss the upcoming Stellar Spark event, a free gathering featuring 15 speakers on various WordPress-related topics. Highlighted speakers include Josepha Haden, Tammy Grant, and Nestor Angulo, covering subjects like WordPress security, SEO, and content creation. The event will have two …
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116 How to Land Design Clients Without Social Media
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Tired of feeling like you have to post endlessly on social media to land design clients? I’ve got you covered! In this episode, I’ll show you how to build a thriving design business without relying on social media platforms. I'll share practical strategies to connect with potential clients, leverage SEO, and make the most of referrals. You'll disco…
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020. (Part 2) To Summit or Not to Summit? Answering Your Questions About The Creative Future Summit
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Send us a Text Message. This episode is part two of my Summit BTS series, where I dive deep into your burning questions about planning and running the Creative Future Summit. From promotion and marketing to handling affiliates and feedback, I share everything I learned and what I'll do differently next time. If you're considering hosting your own e…
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335 - Weeding Out Bad Fit Clients (my interview with Kady Sandel)
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In the early days as a web designer, it’s common to say “yes” to any project that comes your way just to make some money and build a portfolio. But it doesn’t take many “bad client experiences” before you’re ready to weed out those bad-fit clients. But what makes a client bad-fit? Are they cheap? Do they not understand your value? Are they a bad pe…
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Purpose Driven Freelancer Ettie Bailey-King
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EPISODE SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE Record high quality video & audio with Riverside. See how recording, live streaming and repurposing your content with Riverside can help your freelance business. It’s free to get started, but use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan. Use this link to help support the podcast or go to beingfreelance.com/river…
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21 Business Lessons After 21 Years in Business
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#180 Find out 21 business lessons I’ve learned over the past 21 years of having a successful creative business that will give you more confidence and clarity with your own freelance design business.By Colleen Gratzer
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Unlocking Freelance Success: Time Management and Strategy with Julie DeLuca Collins
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Unlock the secrets to building a thriving freelance business as we sit down with expert business coach Julie DeLuca Collins. Have you ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs reverse-engineer their goals to align their daily operations with long-term visions? Julie shares her invaluable insights on time management, defining services, identifying …
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Do This Simple Proposal Tip To Double Your Income
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Not clickbait...By Kyle Prinsloo
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115 Crushing Competitors With a Niche Design Agency With Massimo Zefferino
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Have you ever wondered how to turn your design freelancing into a thriving, successful agency? Today, I sat down with Massimo, the founder and creative director of a niche design agency that achieved a remarkable 7-figure acquisition. His journey from solo designer to agency owner is full of insights, challenges, and triumphs. You'll hear firsthand…
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019. (Part 1) To Summit or Not to Summit? Behind the Scenes of the Creative Future Summit
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what goes into planning and executing a large-scale summit? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my first-ever Creative Future Summit, held from May 14-17, 2024. From the initial idea to the final numbers, I reveal the highs, lows, and everything in between. Whether you're thinking about hosting you…
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334 - Selling Website Privacy Policies with Hans Skillrud of Termageddon
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Ah privacy policies…your favorite aspect of web design, right? Yeah me neither but day by day, it’s an aspect of websites that becomes more and more important with new privacy laws being passed in the states along with other countries, even outside the EU with regards to GDPR compliance. So, to help us make sense of where things are at with website…
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293: Why you need to understand the impact of your work
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In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of the business impact of design decisions. We discuss whether impact is expected in the product design world and if it is an integral part of the design process. We also cover how to measure success and incorporate metrics into the design process. Additionally, we highlight the importance of sharing rea…
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From Freelance Web Designer to $1 Million Digital Marketing Agency Owner
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In this episode of disrupt. we learn about the inspiring story of Felix Norton, a true serial entrepreneur and co-founder of WOWW Digital. Discover how Felix transitioned from freelancing as a web designer to leading a successful million-dollar digital marketing agency with over 30 employees. We begin by exploring Felix’s upbringing and the influen…
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How to view quote requests, handle it, and close the deal.By Kyle Prinsloo
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114 Q&A: Landing Clients, Boosting Rates, Running a Design Agency
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Ever wondered how to land high-paying clients, boost your rates, and run a successful design agency? This episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast is a bit different because I'm answering questions from you, our listeners. I’ve been in the design industry since I was 15, and now at 33, I’ve experienced it all—from charging $65 for a logo …
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