Best Studio Knox Podcasts (2025)

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S11 E9: Combining Faith & Business with Morgan Morris 44:27

3h ago44:27

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with my good friend Morgan Morris, the talented designer and founder behind Thuro Design. Morgan opens up about her powerful testimony — from life before Christ to how her faith journey has transformed not only her personal life but also her business. Morgan shares why she made the bold decision to integrate her f…

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S11 E8: Branding Bestie Chit Chat: Reading Our Old Goals with Lauren Braier 1:04:41

1d ago1:04:41

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In this episode of Better: The Brand Designer Podcast, we’re back with another Branding Bestie Chit Chat featuring Lauren Braier from Elby Creative! We’re diving into the past as we dust off our old goals, reflect on what we’ve accomplished (and what we haven’t), and chat about how we’ve grown both personally and professionally over the years. Join…

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S11 E7: What Happens After You Design a Website? (Steal Our Exact Pre-Launch Process) 24:57

8d ago24:57

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In this week’s episode, I share about our refinement, QA, pre-launch, and launch phases of our web design projects! Steal my process or adjust for your own needs—it’s all laid out in this episode! Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, de…

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S11 E6: How to Serve Neurodivergent Clients with Tonya Bamboe 1:10:18

15d ago1:10:18

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In this episode of Better: The Brand Designer Podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Tonya Bamboe, founder of Booth and Bard, to dive deep into the world of inclusive branding for neurodivergent clients. Tonya shares her journey—from the pivotal moments that shaped her business to how she discovered her passion for serving the "neurospicy" communi…

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S11 E5: Peek Behind the Curtain into Recent HJC Client Projects 38:41

22d ago38:41

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Today I go through some of my recent projects breaking down the who, what, when, where and how. Just giving a little peak behind the curtain to some of my favorite projects I have worked with recently. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studi…

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S11 E4: Branding Bestie Chit Chat: What’s the Future of the Boutique Brand Design Industry? with Lauren Braier 1:08:16

29d ago1:08:16

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In the first episode of our new monthly series, Branding Bestie Chit Chat, I sit down with Lauren Braier to explore a question that’s been buzzing around the boutique brand design community: What’s the future of our industry? From online chatter to shifts in the career paths of high-profile designers, we dive into why it feels like so many business…

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S11 E3: How to Collaborate with Illustrators with Kat Super 54:44

1M ago54:44

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In this inspiring guest episode of Better: The Brand Designer Podcast, I’m chatting with Kat Super, the talented founder of B Super Design, a boutique brand and web design studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Known for her signature “vintage meets modern” illustrative style, Kat combines brand identity design, web design, and custom illustration int…

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S11 E1: My Ins & Outs for 2025 (& My Word of the Year) 25:02

2M ago25:02

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In this episode of Better: The Brand Designer Podcast, we’re diving into what’s in and what’s out for creating a thriving, joyful design business in the new year. Inspired by a trend making waves on social media, I’m sharing my personal “ins” and “outs” for a better work-life balance and a more intentional approach to running my brand design studio…

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S11 E2: How to Take (Paid!) Extended Time Away from Your Business (Maternity Leave Recap) 23:42

2M ago23:42

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In this episode of Better: The Brand Designer Podcast, we dive into the art of stepping away from your business while keeping things running smoothly—whether it's for maternity leave or another extended break. I’m sharing a personal recap of my recent maternity leave, reflecting on the biggest differences from my first experience, and breaking down…

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From the Archives | S8 E15: How to Craft a Luxury Offer Suite that Sells with Katelyn Alyssa from Studio Kaly 47:06

2M ago47:06

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Today we’re joined by Katelyn from Studio Kaly talking about what makes a luxury brand design experience and how to craft a luxurious offer suite that sells. If you’re struggling with your positioning and offers, this episode is for you! Links Mentioned: Studio Kaly The Win Without Pitching Manifesto Inbox Question: What are the key elements to run…

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From the Archives | S5 E1: What to Do When a Client Doesn’t Love Your Work 52:57

2M ago52:57

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Have you ever had a review session with a client and they're just not feeling the work you've created? We've been there! In this episode Jen and Esther talk about some of their experiences with push-back and how they worked through the problems to create better solutions for their clients. Links Mentioned: The Anti-Anxiety Notebook Inbox Question: …

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From the Archives | S9 E3: Steal My Web Design Process 43:04

2M ago43:04

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Episode Description: In today’s episode Jen shares her entire web design and web development process, from a blank slate all the way to launch day, Jen explains the systems that she has in place that allows her small team to design, build, and deliver the perfect website every time. Get ready to take notes, this one is packed with a lot of value an…

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From the Archives | S3 E9: Difficult Client Stories 54:52

3M ago54:52

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Earlier this year we asked you to share your difficult client stories and today those stories—as well as our own—are live! Although they are SUPER entertaining, we make sure to also share how the designer could have avoided the problem in the first place so we can all learn together. Giselle opens the episode by telling the story about her $400 web…

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From the Archives | S6 E5: Hiring a Team that Supports Your Vision with Olivia Austin 1:06:25

3M ago1:06:25

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Today Jen chats with Olivia Austin from Current Design Studio all about hiring - when to think about it, how to know you’re ready, and how to navigate the hiring and interview process. We approach the hiring conversation from the perspective of knowing your studio values and adding team members who share those values. Guest Information: Guest Name:…

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From the Archives | S5 E17: How to Plan Your Work Schedule for True Rest + Vacation 49:58

3M ago49:58

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Do you ever feel like you can’t take a TRUE vacation? Maybe your fears are that your clients will be mad, you don’t have enough funds to pay for the time away, or you feel like you have TOO much to do that taking time away doesn’t make sense. We’ve been there. In this episode we talk about: The things we do to prepare for vacation Battling mindset …

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S10 E18: Answering Your Inbox Questions 35:39

4M ago35:39

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Final episode of the season is here already! Today we answer all of your inbox questions! Links Mentioned: S8E15: How to Craft a Luxury Offer Suite that Sells with Katelyn Alyssa from Studio Kaly S7E10: Font Design, Digital Products, Burnout, and Industry Culture with Jen Wagner Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Insta…

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S10 E17: Changes I Made in My Business to Hit My First $100K Revenue Year 34:23

4M ago34:23

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Today I go over some small changes I made early on in my business that made a big impact on my revenue. This is how I hit my first 100k year. Links Mentioned: Don’t Make these Brand Messaging & Positioning Mistakes! How to Sell Out Your Design Services with Expert Positioning Spooooky Client Stories (Round 2) Inbox Question: "[Question here?]” - [N…

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Episode 51: Greg Hahn The Lost Tapes 33:37

4M ago33:37

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Greg Hahn is the Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Mischief@No Fixed Address. Greg is going to go rogue and move this missive to first person. I started Mischief because I wanted to create a place where people- both employees and clients- could come and do the best work of their lives, with less layers, pretense and other unnecessary complic…

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S10 E16: How to (Properly) Manage Your Design Studio’s Finances with Rita Julian 33:30

4M ago33:30

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In this episode I had the pleasure of peppering Rita Julian (a bookkeeper for brand & web designers!) with questions about keeping your business finances nice and tidy (and saving money on taxes!) Get 20% off Cash + Creatives (DIY bookkeeping course) with the code PODCAST20! Guest Information: Guest Name: Rita Julian Guest Business Name: Julian Boo…

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S10 E15: Why NOT to Niche (What?!) with N. Chloé Nwangwu 1:10:43

4M ago1:10:43

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In this episode, I chat with N. Chloé Nwangwu from the consulting agency NobiWorks all about how the traditional ICA (ideal client avatar) model of brand strategy is outdated—and what to do instead! Guest Information: Guest Name: N. Chloé Nwangwu Guest Business Name: NobiWorks Guest Website: https://www.nobiworks.com/ Guest Instagram: @NobiWorks Li…

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S10 E14: The Transition to Agency Life with Lauren Braier 59:47

4M ago59:47

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This week Lauren (Jen’s previous designer) is back to share about her decision to leave the boutique studio space in favor of the agency world! She talks about her job search, interview process, and differences between boutique and agency she’s been surprised by. Guest Information: Guest Name: Lauren Braier Guest Business Name: Elby Creative Guest …

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S10 E13: Maternity Leave, New Motherhood, & Mom/Design Biz Life - from Design Unfiltered with Abbey McGrew 1:13:54

5M ago1:13:54

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I was asked to guest on another podcast called the Design Unfiltered Podcast with Abbey McGrew. You can find a link to that pod below. In this episode we talk about being a new mom, maternity leave, and preparing for a big family change. Thank you Abbey for having me on as a guest! Design Unfiltered Podcast Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Commun…

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S10 E12: Don’t Make These Brand Messaging & Positioning Mistakes! - from The Unapologetic Designer Podcast with Kenzi Green 41:28

5M ago41:28

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I’m so excited to share an episode of The Unapologetic Designer podcast I recorded with Kenzi Green from Kenzi Green Design and the Brief Collective! We chatted all things brand messaging (I just completed her brand new messaging and home page copy during one of my signature Copy Sprints!)—focusing specifically on mistakes we see designers making (…

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S10 E11: Relationship Marketing & Finding Magic in the Motherhood/Biz Balance with Madison Standke 1:02:24

5M ago1:02:24

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This week I got to chat with a personal friend and past student of mine Madison Standke from Soulful Solution, a boutique brand and web design studio specifically for therapists. We chat all things relationship marketing—how to maximize your current client relationships, get more referrals, and partner with other service providers. We also had a gr…

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S10 E10: How to Run a Successful (and Profitable) Design Intensive with Jenna Johnson 1:03:21

5M ago1:03:21

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This week I chat with Jenna Johnson from White and Salt - the original creator of the "design intensive." We discuss scheduling, hiring, team management, and of course talk all things design intensives - how to pitch them, how to sell them, and how to make them both profitable for your studio and valuable for your clients. Guest Info: Jenna Johnson…

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S10 E9: Setbacks with Silver Linings: Business Challenges that Taught Me Valuable Lessons 34:38

6M ago34:38

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Another solo episode! Today, I talk about some of my business setbacks over the years and how each one taught me valuable lessons that helped both my business and me grow. Past Episodes Mentioned: Iterating on the One Concept Method Spooooky Client Stories Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Tags: designer, de…

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S10 E8: Is Our Industry Shifting? Design Business Changes I’ve Made Over the Last Year 44:20

6M ago44:20

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In this weeks episode I go over where our Industry was, is, and where I think it is going. I also share what I have done in my business to try to adapt to these changes in order to not fall behind. Inbox Question: “When do you know whether you should niche or not?” - Cristina Mojica Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast I…

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S10 E7: What Should You Charge? (Pricing Survey Results!) 43:56

6M ago43:56

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What is everyone charging in this industry?! I asked and I have the results. This week I surveyed over 100 designers to ask what they are charging for various services and I share what they said with you. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design st…

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S10 E6: 4-Year Update on Motherhood & Business 45:31

6M ago45:31

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A more personal episode this week! With baby number two right around the corner I share how both myself and my business have changed in the after the first four years of motherhood. Links Mentioned: Carly Riordan Rowan Made Inbox Question: "[Question here?]” - [Name Here] Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Ta…

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S10 E5: Why, When, and How to Start an Internship Program (It Will Change Your Life!) 45:58

7M ago45:58

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Do you want to hire but wondering if it's the right time? Or maybe you are concerned about adding a bunch of overhead to an already successful business. An Internship program may be the answer as an alternative to hiring a full time employee. Today I go over how and why I started an internship program at Hello June. I will also go over how you know…

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S10 E4: What Software Should You Use for Your Design Business? 45:25

7M ago45:25

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This week I am explaining all the web applications and software I use to help manage my business. Spoiler, it's a lot! Links Mentioned: Honeybook Notion Novo Bank Gusto Loom Quickbooks Voxer Slack Figma Inbox Question: “How do you handle feedback from clients that conflicts with your professional design opinion?” - Kemorine Molyneaux Connect With U…

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S10 E3: Brand Messaging for Dummies (er, Designers!) 49:15

7M ago49:15

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Brand Messaging is just as important for a brand as the visual design... but what the heck is it?! In today's episode I explain what Brand Messaging is and isn't and how to use your messaging to attract the clients you want to work with and not those that you don't. Links Mentioned: The Hello June Brand Messaging & Copy Sprint - DM me on Instagram …

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S10 E2: You’re Invited to My Font Nerd Party (All About Typography) 47:56

8M ago47:56

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In today's episode I get super nerdy and do a deep dive into everything fonts! Links Mentioned: Parts of Typography Glossary from Canva Pizza Typefaces Nikolas Type Jen Wagner Harmonais VIsual TAN Type Typical Type PeachCreme Typia Nesia Inbox Question: "Can you be a brand designer if you only know how to use Canva?” - Shannon Lynn Connect With Us:…

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S10 E1: Our Red Flag List (Avoid These Clients!) with Lauren Braier 50:26

8M ago50:26

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In the first episode of season 10 I bring back the guest with the most guest episodes, my close friend, and now sadly my former employee Lauren Braier! In this episode we go into our red flag list, talk about our major and more subtle red flags, and share some stories of some recent inquiries we had to let go. Guest Information: Guest Name: Lauren …

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From the Archives | S5 E23: Using Intuition in Your Design Process with Alex McGinness 1:06:52

8M ago1:06:52

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Jen and Alex from The Arcoíris Design Co. chat all about discovering, cultivating, and making the best use of your intuition in your design business. They discuss what an “intuitive hit” is, how to recognize different types of inspiration and thoughts, and best practices for getting acquainted with your intuition and using it to provide more value …

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From the Archives | S6 E13: LIVE from the Studio… it’s Brand Presentations! 1:27:52

8M ago1:27:52

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We’ve never seen this shared publicly before… we’re pulling back the curtain in today’s episode to share the audio from actual client presentations from our studios! We watched each other’s Strategy/Creative Direction videos and then reacted live to them - noting what we loved about them and making some really juicy suggestions for making them even…

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From the Archives | S8 E11: Design Retainers, Privacy, & Carving Your Own Path with Olivia Herrick 1:10:40

8M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

Today I’m joined by the design icon Olivia Herrick as we chat about how to create consistent revenue with retainers, maintaining personal boundaries in business, lead generation and SO much more. Guest Information: Guest Name: Olivia Herrick Guest Business Name: Olivia Herrick Design Guest Website: https://www.oliviaherrickdesign.com/ Guest Instagr…

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From the Archives | S7 E20: How I Went From Feast/Famine to Booking 5 Months Out 49:59

9M ago49:59

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This episode was inspired by a question from one of the students in my group program for designers The Design Minimind! She wanted to know how I went from the (seemingly) never ending cycle of being overworked, followed by really slow seasons. I go through what I learned in my 1:1 marketing mentorship with Ash from The Cheetah Company, what I did o…

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S9 E15: Answering Your Inbox Questions 47:30

9M ago47:30

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The finale of season 9 is already here! I can't believe how quickly time goes by! As always we are answering your submitted inbox questions to wrap up this season. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design busine…

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S9 E14: How to Sell Out Your Design Services with Expert Brand Positioning with Chelsea Blackwell from Honey & Co. Creative 53:26

10M ago53:26

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In today's episode I sit down with my friend Chelsea Blackwell from Honey and Co. Creative. Chelsea is an expert in brand positioning and we talk about how your brand positioning may be what's holding your business back, and how to up-level it. Links Mentioned: The Dream Design Biz Mentorship The Tune-Up Session Use Code BETTER15 for 15% off The Tu…

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S9 E13: How I’m Managing My First Trimester (I’m Pregnant!) While Working 31:26

10M ago31:26

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Hey Guys! So excited to share with you that I'm pregnant! So I thought I would let you guys know how I am managing my first trimester while also being the primary bread winner for my family. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, d…

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S9 E12: How to Increase Sales Through Email Marketing with Emily Claire Hughes 1:09:07

10M ago1:09:07

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Today I am talking to my former NYC roommate Emily Claire Hughes! Emily is an email marketing expert who has worked all over the world! Get ready to get email curious! Guest Information: Guest Name: Emily Claire Hughes Guest Business Name: Emily Claire & Co. Guest Website: https://www.emilyclaireand.co/ Guest Instagram: @emilyinhamburg Links Mentio…

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S9 E11: How to Level-Up Your Web Services with Chris Misterek from Showit 1:09:17

11M ago1:09:17

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Today I interview Chris Misterek from Showit! As you all know I am a huge fan of Showit and we talk everything from Chris' own design journey, to the Showit design community, to creating websites that convert. Guest Information: Guest Name: Chris Misterek Guest Business Name: Showit Guest Website: showit.com Links Mentioned: Sign up for Showit Spar…

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S9 E10: Entering a New Era of Brand Strategy with Marion Tan 1:02:42

11M ago1:02:42

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The industry landscape when it comes to Brand Strategy is shifting, and designer/strategist Marion Tan from Hearten and Hone and By Marion Co. joins me to talk about her unique approach to offering this signature service to her clients (hint: it doesn’t have to be as complex as you think!) Guest Information: Guest Name: Marion Tan Guest Business Na…

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From the Archives | S5 E3: Running a Successful Design Business with Neurodivergence with Lea Gucciardi 1:09:44

12M ago1:09:44

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I’m on spring break! Enjoy this favorite episode from the archives featuring my good friend Lea Gucciardi from Arq Design Studio. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer…

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From the Archives | S6 E6: Refining Your Sales & Proposal Process 1:06:56

12M ago1:06:56

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Description: I’m on spring break! Enjoy this favorite episode from the archives where Esther and I discuss how to up-level your sales and proposal process. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Support us on PatreonBy Jen Davis

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S9 E9: Are You Making These Design Business Mistakes? 29:31

12M ago29:31

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Another solo episode! In this one I go through some of the most common design business mistakes new and even experienced designers make. Don't make the same mistakes I did! Links Mentioned: 25% off one year of Honeybook Inbox Question: “Helpful tips to gain confidence in presenting concepts?” - Gemma de Munk Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Commu…

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S9 E8: How to Level Up Your Onboarding & Offboarding Experiences 24:55

1y ago24:55

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Having a good on / off boarding process is the key to a positive client experience, in today’s episode I am going to do a quick deep dive on mine and show you some lesson’s learned and maybe give you a few new ideas for yours! Links Mentioned: Honeybook Discount Code Boxfox Inbox Question: “how to explain the importance of following a brand guide” …

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S9 E7: Business IRL: How to Maintain a Streamlined & Inspiring Office Space (At Any Size) 21:40

1y ago21:40

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Episode Description: Today I go over my desk setup and how I like to keep my office space to make sure I am both productive and in a good mood. A little lighter and on the quick side today. Inbox Question: “I’m looking for guidance for the legal side of business setup. Do most people start with a sole proprietorship or an LLC?” - Kaitlin Knust Conn…

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S9 E6: How to Make Consistent Five Figure Months on Day Rates Alone with Sarah Masci 1:05:00

1y ago1:05:00

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I got to chat all things VIP Days (how to price them, how to run them, and how to sell them) with the OG day rate creator herself, Sarah Masci of Day Rate Mastery. Sarah’s story spans well over a decade, and it was incredible to hear how she generated tons of leads early on in her company, how she configured her work schedule, and how she shifted h…

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