Best Kady Sandel Podcasts (2024)

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335 - Weeding Out Bad Fit Clients (my interview with Kady Sandel) 58:58

27m ago58:58

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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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117 How I Run a 6-Figure Design Agency Working Only 15 Hours a Week 32:09

2h ago32:09

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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 1:17:18

19m ago1:17:18

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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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116 How to Land Design Clients Without Social Media 34:11

1h ago34:11

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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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115 Crushing Competitors With a Niche Design Agency With Massimo Zefferino 55:21

4d ago55:21

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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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334 - Selling Website Privacy Policies with Hans Skillrud of Termageddon 56:32

5d ago56:32

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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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114 Q&A: Landing Clients, Boosting Rates, Running a Design Agency 1:05:06

11d ago1:05:06

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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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333 - How Your Web Design Business can "Go Green" with Adela Mei 56:52

12d ago56:52

56:52

This is probably ignorance on my part but my eyebrow always went crooked when I heard digital agencies, hosting companies, saas products, or any online entrepreneur talking about how they’re a “green” company. It’s not like we’re a manufacturing company or chemical plant with waste and pollutants. We work on a computer at home…so how can we “go gre…

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113 Winning High-Ticket Design Clients 33:09

18d ago33:09

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Let’s talk about landing those high-ticket design projects that can transform your business. These aren't just any gigs – they’re the ones that allow you to showcase your design skills and command higher fees. To secure these projects, you need to position yourself as a premium brand, build trust with potential clients, and create compelling propos…

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332 - Q&A with Josh and Brad Hussey on Scaling Your Web Design Business 48:09

28d ago48:09

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I recently did a live training on how to Scale Your Web Design Business for Brad Hussey’s web design community CreativeCrew. We did a live Q&A session afterward and had some amazing questions come in. Brad and I got to riff on scaling a web agency, the lessons learned from our experience, what we both may have done differently and what we felt work…

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112 From Followers to Design Clients with James Barnard 48:46

1M ago48:46

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When was the last time a single social media post changed your life? Ever? Join me on The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast as I sit down with James Barnard, an award-winning logo designer, design educator, and the creative mind behind Barnard.co. James has an incredible story of how one viral TikTok post skyrocketed his career, bringing in count…

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331 - How to Sell Website Care Plans (if you're not using WordPress) with Eleanor Mayrhofer 55:13

26d ago55:13

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One of the benefits of being a web designer is your option to build recurring revenue. As a WordPress web designer, I learned that one of the best ways to do this was to offer a hosting and maintenance plan. Or “care plan” as it’s more commonly referred to these days. For years, it was my assumption that if you use self-hosted platforms like Square…

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111 Stop the Endless Client Emails With This Free Client Portal 15:14

1M ago15:14

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This client portal changed absolutely everything in my design business. Fewer revisions, fewer emails, fewer questions. It’s all in one spot. Clients don’t ask us to resend the final files, they don’t ask about the timeline, they know exactly when they should pay next, and they are not asking for revisions via email. All the answers for them are in…

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330 - Lessons from a 7-Figure Agency Owner (who's not burned out) with Greg Merrilees 1:03:29

1M ago1:03:29

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I’ve met a lot of 6 and 7-figure agency owners over the years and there’s always often a recurring theme…many are completely burned out, disgruntled OR they’ve sold or left the agency altogether. It’s probably the main reason I personally prefer the “small shop or studio” route as a solopreneur web designer with a lean and mean contractor team but …

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110 Who Pays the Fees： Designer or Client? 13:54

2M ago13:54

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Who pays the processing fees? How about taxes? Designer or Client? In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, we are revealing something that many designers don’t handle correctly. It’s definitely something that your clients can choose not to hire you for or hire you for. I’ve been freelancing and running my design agency since 201…

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329 - An Honest Conversation with Shannon Mattern on What's Working for Web Designers in 2024 1:10:52

1M ago1:10:52

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I recently caught up with my friend Shannon Mattern, fellow web design business coach who has a group coaching program called The Web Designer Academy. We often talk off-the-record but decided to record our most recent catch up, an honest conversation about what’s working for web designers in 2024. Shannon and I are both in a unique position to be …

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328 - Update from Josh (My Daughter's Recovery, Revamping Courses, What's Ahead in 2024) and more 27:10

1M ago27:10

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Hey friends, Josh here popping in with a bonus episode sharing a mid-year update for both personal and business side of things. Together we'll cover: An update on my daughter's recovery (thank you for the thoughts, prayers and support!) Updates on the business side of things including: which courses I'll be revamping this Summer, what projects I'm …

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109 Hooking Potential Design Clients with Quizzes 37:45

2M ago37:45

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Have you ever thought about creating a quiz as a designer? No, I'm not talking about designing it, but using it in a way that will help you GET CLIENTS! Yes, it works. In today’s episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, we are talking with Josh Haynam, the CEO and creator of Interact. Interact is a tool for creating online quizzes that g…

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327 - Relationship First Approach (to Getting Web Design Clients) with Jake Hundley 1:09:27

2M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

In this podcast, Jake expands on how a few key relationships (with no hard selling or cold pitching) has led to the growth of his 6-figure web agency which exclusively serves landscaping companies. In This Episode 00:00 - Relationship-First Approach to Web Design Clients 07:02 - Success Strategies for Small Agencies 11:35 - Labor Allocation and Mar…

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108 Landing a $29,000 Branding Project - How Long It Takes 25:45

2M ago25:45

25:45

Ever wondered how long it takes to land high-paying clients?You’ll be surprised, I promise. Welcome! In this episode, I walk you through every single step I had to take to land my $29,000 branding and web design clients. While this is just one example, the majority of my clients are in the five-figure range, and the steps I take remain consistent w…

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326 - Quarterly Strategy Calls to Boost Your Revenue with Lisa Williams 55:39

2M ago55:39

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Lisa has done 6 rounds of strategy calls with her hosting/maintenance plan clients (to this point) which has led to an additional $25,000+ boost of revenue for her. She has refined this strategy to be a well oiled, revenue boosting machine and she’s opening up about how she does it for you so that you can do the same! We dive into all of the questi…

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107 Revisions and Client Feedback Are Not a Bad Thing 22:48

2M ago22:48

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In today’s episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast, we're talking about design revisions. Throughout this episode, you'll learn how to embrace revisions as a natural part of the creative process, communicate effectively with clients to minimize misunderstandings, and educate clients on the value of your designs. By the end of our discuss…

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325 - Podcasting to Get Web Design Clients? Pros and Cons 54:41

2M ago54:41

54:41

Considering starting a podcast to help build your web design business and get clients? Podcasting is AMAZING for expanding your network, deepening your relationship with customers and building trust with potential clients but I'm not going to lie...it is hard work. And it's not for everyone. To make it work, you have to set yourself up for sustaina…

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106 When Design Clients Are MIA: Tips for Navigating Slow Seasons 21:07

3M ago21:07

21:07

No clients? No problem! Join me as I share invaluable insights and strategies for navigating those challenging times when clients seem to be nowhere in sight. In this episode, I'll guide you through practical steps to not just survive but thrive during these downtimes. You'll learn how to revamp your portfolio to attract new clients, harness the po…

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324 - How to Make More Recurring Revenue as a Web Designer through Growth Plans with Troy Dean 54:03

2M ago54:03

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I’m excited and a half to welcome back to the podcast, WordPress agency legend Troy Dean who shares exactly how you can offer growth plans anywhere from 2k to 10k+ per month for your clients. As the founder of AgencyMavericks.com Troy and his team oversee hundreds of agencies of all sizes with a core focus on growth plans and paid discovery so he k…

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105 Transforming Leads into High-Quality Design Clients with Josh Hall 1:00:57

3M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Every designer grapples with challenging clients—it's an inevitable part of the journey. We've all been there, facing clients who may not align with our vision or approach. But what defines a "bad" client? Is it the low-paying ones, the ones who seem to micromanage every detail, or perhaps the ones who reach out for minor tweaks at inconvenient tim…

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323 - Getting Past the 100k Revenue Mark as a Web Designer with Kady Sandel 57:21

3M ago57:21

57:21

Kady Sandel, founder of Aventive Academy and host of the Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast is back on the show sharing some incredible insight on how to get past the 100k annual revenue mark with your web design business. If 6-figs is the goal, honestly don’t miss this one. In This Episode 00:00 - Achieving Six Figures in Web Design 04:22 - Navig…

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104 Working With Fortune 500 Companies and Securing $100K Branding Deals With Kyle Courtright 50:44

3M ago50:44

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Welcome to another episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast! In this episode, we're excited to have Kyle Courtright joining us. Kyle, a visionary who rejected the traditional 9-5 grind, has been making waves in the freelancing world. His impressive client roster includes big names such as PayPal, Toyota, Chipotle, Walmart, NVIDIA, NFL, NB…

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322 - Honest Thoughts on the 2024 WordPress Professionals Survey Results 55:50

3M ago55:50

55:50

Josh shares a recent Q&A session sharing insight and honest thoughts on the TheAdminBar 2024 WordPress Professional Survey Results. This is a good look at what is working (and what isn’t) in web design today regardless if you’re a WordPress user or not. In This Episode 01:01 - Web Design Business Survey Insights 16:32 - Shifts in Web Design Trends …

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103 Marketing Strategies for Design Professionals With Shannon Mattern 53:17

3M ago53:17

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Welcome to an insightful episode where I sit down with Shannon Mattern, a seasoned business coach specializing in helping web design entrepreneurs create freedom, flexibility, and financial independence. In our conversation, Shannon shares invaluable insights into the realm of marketing for design professionals. Uncover the key elements of a succes…

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321 - Graphic Designer to Web Designer (Josh's Interview from The Angry Designer Podcast) 1:25:29

3M ago1:25:29

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If you’re a graphic designer who’s capped at a revenue level, it might be time to transition to web and luckily, there are so many ways to do it in a way that works for you. I hope my journey helps give you a proven path to follow 🙂 In This Episode 01:01 - Graphic Design to Web Design Transition 13:44 - Challenges and Opportunities in Web Design 23…

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102 Running a Small Design Agency with Kristy Campbell (Pink Pony Creative) 51:59

3M ago51:59

51:59

Get ready to explore the vibrant world of design entrepreneurship with Kristy Campbell, the innovative force behind Pink Pony Creative. In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, we uncover Kristy's journey from a solo designer to leading a successful design agency. Discover the inspiration behind Kristy's 100-day design challenge …

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320 - Deciding What Web Design Services to Offer with Ran Segall of Flux Academy 53:05

3M ago53:05

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Ran Segall, founder of Flux-Academy.com shares his insights on how to craft the right offers today as a beginning web designer and how to package up your services in a way that builds your web business sustainably in 2024 and beyond. In This Episode 00:00 - Web Design Services and Referral Partners 05:26 - Webflow and Trends 18:12 - Web Design Chal…

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101 Getting Design Clients on LinkedIn 18:17

4M ago18:17

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I am hosting a FREE masterclass on April 10th on how to get amazing design clients on LinkedIn. If you are a brand, graphic, or web designer, this is for you, and you can register by clicking on this link – aventiveacademy.com/linkedin. In today’s podcast episode, on The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast, we’re covering why LinkedIn is such a pow…

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319 - Coaching Session with Josh - Solving 5 Common Struggles when Starting a Web Design Business in 2024 37:42

4M ago37:42

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If you're a web designer who's serious about starting or building your web design biz, I'm guessing there are some glaring challenges and struggles you're going through. And if you feel alone in those struggles...you're not. There are so many common challenges I hear from web designers who are serious about starting, building and growing their web …

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100 Strategies to Grow Your Design Business with Chris Do 1:05:53

4M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

It's a milestone worth celebrating! The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast is proud to announce its 100th episode! Over the past 100 episodes, we've had the privilege of hosting some of the sharpest minds in the creative industry. Our guests have shared their experiences, tips, and strategies that have empowered designers to run profitable, simple…

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318 - The Value Ladder Approach to Getting Web Design Clients with Kyle Prinsloo 1:04:21

4M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Kyle Prinsloo, founder of freelancerfam.com, a private (and free) discord community for web design freelancers shares how he started as a freelance web designer with a “value ladder” approach to getting clients. In This Episode 00:00 -Introduction 07:32 - Web Design Journey 12:51 - Learning the Basics 17:38 - Being in a Community 22:13 - Clients ar…

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99 Booking $32k in a Day as a Brand & Web Designer 27:15

4M ago27:15

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This episode means the world to me. I want you to understand that the $32,000 isn't about bragging - it's about showing you what's possible. Trust me, I've been there, starting with those $65 logo gigs on Craigslist. It wasn't a quick journey, and yours won't be either. But let me tell you, it's doable. What used to be a massive accomplishment for …

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317 - Show Results, Make More Money - Crafting Client Case Studies with Sarah Guilliot 55:50

4M ago55:50

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Copywriter & Brand Messaging Strategist Sarah Guilliot shares how to create client case studies to make more and easily attract new web design clients based off of client stories and results. In This Episode 00:00 - Creating Effective Web Design Case Studies 04:51 - Uncovering the Power of Case Studies 08:17 - Effective Case Studies for SEO 13:46 -…

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98 Steps for Growing into a Small Design Agency 25:20

4M ago25:20

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As someone who's been in your shoes, consistently pulling in $5k a month as a freelance graphic designer, I understand the urge to take things to the next level. Let's talk about transforming your solo operation into a small design agency. We're diving into the steps you need to take to make that transition seamlessly. This podcast episode is going…

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316 - Creating Content to Get Web Design Clients with Brad Hussey 1:14:03

4M ago1:14:03

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Brad Hussey of the Creative Crew Community shares how you as a web designer can create content that attracts the right type of customers for you. In This Episode 00:00 - Content Creation Strategies 10:42 - Thought Leadership 17:13 - Amplifying Through Interview Series 30:46 - Building a Business on Rented Ground 37:10 - Tool-Specific Content 52:20 …

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97 Building Your Design Agency Dream Team 32:37

5M ago32:37

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In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, we talk about expanding your design business and building your dream team. From feeling swamped with administrative tasks to struggling to attract top-notch clients, we've all been there. If you've heard my other podcast episodes, you'll know that I used to be a solo freelance designer cha…

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315 - Q&A with Josh on Scaling Your Web Design Business 1:21:42

4M ago1:21:42

1:21:42

This is a replay of the live Q&A Josh held for Web Designer Pro™ members on Scaling a Web Design Biz In This Episode 00:00 - Introduction 04:10 - Starting with Finances 10:15 - Raise Rates to Scale 15:00 - Testing New Waters 19:36 - Clients Pay for Quality 26:48 - Go MAD with SOP 32:40 - Password Sharing 35:20 - Team Communication 41:03 - Project M…

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96 Attracting Design Clients on Instagram & TikTok with Kenzi Green 41:00

5M ago41:00

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Welcome to another episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast! Today, we’re talking about social media content creation with our guest, Kenzi Green. With her expertise in luxury brand and web design, Kenzi is the creative force behind Kenzi Green Design. Kenzi shares her experience and insights into crafting compelling content tailored to a…

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314 - What's Working Today in the World of Online Communities and Memberships with Andy Guttormsen of Circle.so 1:00:41

5M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Co-founder of Circle.so Andy Guttormsen is back on the podcast sharing his insights on what’s working well for the top engaged and profitable communities and membership sites today. In This Episode 00:00 - Online Community and Membership Trends 05:06 - Evolution of Online Memberships and Communities 19:46 - Community Experiences and Engagement 25:0…

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95 Growing a Design Biz Through AI 27:32

5M ago27:32

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Yes, this is written by AI and you can spot it miles away (if you have ever used ChatGPT) 😊 Get ready to supercharge your design and business game in this episode! I'm diving into the incredible world of AI and how it's a game-changer for designers like me. We're exploring the endless possibilities of harnessing AI in design and how it transforms t…

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313 - Google AI…Oh My! With Lindsay Halsey 53:19

5M ago53:19

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Lindsay Halsey of Pathfinder SEO is one of the industry leaders for teaching web designers SEO and how to package up and sell SEO services. She’s on the forefront of the latest SEO trends including Google's new Generative Search Experience which is essentially Google AI. In this episode, she’s sharing everything she knows to help you prepare for bo…

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94 The Client Pipeline Roadmap 24:59

5M ago24:59

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Get ready, because in this episode, I'm unveiling the secrets to turbocharge your design business with an unstoppable client pipeline. As a graphic, brand, or web design business owner, I've walked the same path, and today, I'm sharing my tried-and-true strategies. Join me as I guide you through the art of Lead Generation – we'll explore how to ree…

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312 - How Jason Gracia Built a 7-figure, Productized Web Design Business 1:12:12

5M ago1:12:12

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Founder of swyftsites.com (websites for online coaches) Jason Gracia is back on the podcast pulling the curtain back on exactly how he built a 7-figure, completely productized web design service that gets his clients results. In This Episode 00:00 - Productizing Web Design 05:50 - Building a Successful Service 19:25 - Proven Website System for Coac…

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93 Mastering Content Creation and Logo Design with Will Paterson 45:50

6M ago45:50

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Join me in this exciting episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, where I had the pleasure of hosting the incredibly talented Will Paterson. Will is a true master in the world of graphic design, specializing in Logo Design, Hand Lettering, and Brand Identity. As the owner of a successful design agency, he's collaborated with big names li…

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