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The Angry Designer Graphic Design, Freelancing, Branding & Creative Business PodcastFrom Craigslist to $35K Projects - Why Freelancers Struggle and How YOU Can Scale for Success with Kady SandelFor freelancer Graphic Designers, the grind is real—low-paying clients, endless revisions, and that sinking feeling of being stuck. But Kady Sandel knows a thing or two about breaking free. Starting her journey hustling on Craigslist, Kady turned $65 logo gigs into $35K projects and built a thriving creative agency.This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we’re joined by Kady Sandel, a Freelance Graphic Designer turned agency owner who went from hustling on Craigslist to landing massive clients and building a thriving creative business. Together, we dig into why so many freelancers hit a ceiling and the...
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The Unapologetic Designer PodcastPeek Inside A $250,000 Project With Kady SandelEver wondered what working on projects over $100K is like? In this episode, Kady Sandel of Aventive Academy reveals her experience collaborating with a branding agency on a $250,000 project, securing clients exclusively through SEO, and leveraging networking to launch her design business.
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Profitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom100 Strategies to Grow Your Design Business with Chris DoIt'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 and sustainable design businesses they love!
None of this would have been possible without YOU - our incredible listeners. Your support, feedback, and dedication have fueled our passion to bring you the best of the design & business world.
We've received...
2024-03-261h 05Profitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom92 Selling Online Courses and Generating Passive Income with Ran SegallWelcome, fellow designers, to another exciting episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast. I'm thrilled to have a very special guest joining me. Meet Ran, a seasoned designer with over two decades of experience and a deep passion for all things WebFlow.
Throughout our conversation, we'll delve into Ran's remarkable journey and uncover the secrets of generating passive income while building a thriving agency that sells online courses. If you're a design business owner on the hunt for fresh income avenues, you're in for a treat.
In this episode, you will learn:
W...
2024-01-3043 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom91 Spend Your Time Creating Logos, Not Exporting Them! An Interview With Michael Bruny-GrothFrom transitioning from a freelance graphic designer to developing a product tailored for designers, Michael shares his journey of inventing software for logo designers in this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast. We delve into the highs and lows of his path.
We discuss the benefits of using The Logo Package software and how designers can leverage it to save time and establish themselves as professionals and experienced brand and logo designers in the eyes of their clients.
Michael and I also explore how to establish a product based business as a designer and...
2024-01-2348 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom90 Stop Selling if You Want to Sell Your Design Services – With Matt EssamJoin me in this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast as I sit down with the insightful Matthew Essam, a seasoned designer who has a unique perspective on selling design services. In this conversation, we explore a refreshing approach to selling that goes beyond the traditional sales pitch. Matt encourages us to shift our focus from selling to listening, providing valuable insights into how this mindset change can transform the way designers connect with clients. We delve into the art of pitching without selling, discussing practical examples that showcase the power of genuine conversations. Discover the secrets to...
2024-01-1644 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom89 From Solo Designer to Agency Success With Michael JandaWelcome to another episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast!
Before I tell you more about the new pod episode – I just want you to know that we did a role play where I was a client, and Michael sold me his logo design! It was amazing. You don't want to miss this!
Today, we're in for a treat as I sit down with the incredible Michael Janda, a design industry veteran who's taken his career from being a solo designer to running and eventually selling a thriving creative agency. His journey is packed with wi...
2024-01-0959 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom88 How I Get $20,000 Design Projects： BreakdownJoin me in this super insightful episode where I spill the beans on how I went from charging a $65 for a logo design back in 2015 to now raking in a cool $20,000 for a single branding project. It's been quite a ride, and I can't wait to share my journey with you.
So, here are the juicy details: First, I'm going to talk about how I supercharged my design services by adding brand strategy into the mix. You'll see how this move transformed me from just another designer to an expert in high demand.
Next up...
2024-01-0217 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom87 Earning $20k／m as a graphic designer while working 20-30h per week with Adrienne JohnstonAre you a graphic designer trying to make a significant income while working part-time? No matter what your goals or motivations are, in today’s episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, you will hear how my guest, Adrienne Johnston, makes $20,000 to $30,000 per month while working only 20-30 hours per week. We had an amazing conversation, and she shared everything from how she started as a graphic designer in 2018, where she found her first design clients, to where she is right now in her business and where the clients are coming from.
You will le...
2023-12-1938 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom86 3 Shifts to Achieve Your Money Goals as a Brand and Web DesignerSetting goals is easy. Achieving them, not so much. Many
design business owners set their wishes and not goals – which means you want to get to $10k months, hit 6-figures, or work part-time while making a full-time income, but then… that doesn't happen, or you realize it's way harder than it should be. Why? Because you didn't set your goals properly. Or even worse – you didn't break them down into action steps that will help you get there.
In today's episode on The Profitable Graphic Designer
Podcast, we are talking all about your mindset (you have to believ...
2023-12-1230 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom85 From $0 to $480K： The Journey of a Solo Freelance Designer with Tim NoetzelIn this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast,
I chat with Tim, a solo business owner who turned his design venture from zero to nearly half a million dollars per year in just a few years. Before Tim shares his tips and tricks, we start with an intro to his background and journey into freelancing. We talk about how Tim got his initial clients without a portfolio, exploring the strategies that kick started his success.
Then, we discuss niche selection, uncovering Tim's insights
on finding a niche and standing out. The conversation turns...
2023-12-0536 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom84 Grow Your Design Business through Relationships & SEO with Mariah LiszewskiWelcome to another exciting episode of The Profitable
Graphic Designer Podcast. Today, we're diving into the world of design business growth through the power of relationships and SEO with our incredible guest, Mariah Liszewski.
In this conversation, Mariah and I uncover the secrets
behind her journey into website design, emphasizing the invaluable role relationships play in her success. We explore networking strategies, highlight a remarkable collaboration, and reveal how to select the perfect partners for your projects. Plus, Mariah spills the beans on her client relationship secrets and how her network has supercharged her referrals.
2023-11-2852 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom83 How to Become a Fully Booked Graphic Designer with Shay (Bucketlist Bombshells)Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast. In this insightful conversation, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Shay, founder of Bucketlist Bombshells, to uncover the secrets behind getting booked out 3, 6, and even 12 months in advance as a graphic designer. We delved deep into Shay's wealth of experience, exploring her journey in the graphic design and sales realms. We discussed the challenges graphic designers commonly face in client attraction and retention, shedding light on effective solutions.
You Will Learn:
Crafting an Effective Sales Funnel: Discover how g...
2023-11-221h 00Profitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom82 The One Concept Method for Brand & Web Designers with Hayley FeddersThe one-concept method is something I've been practicing for a few years now. No more sending multiple concepts to clients for them to choose from. They have one problem, and I offer one solution! Our guest, Hayley, a talented graphic designer, is here to unveil the power of the one-concept method. Discover why presenting a single design concept to your clients might be the fresh perspective your business needs. Learn why people are willing to pay more for one concept/one design versus multiple options and how it can significantly increase your efficiency. Hayley will share her journey, client...
2023-11-1436 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom81 $5K／Day as a Web Designer? How Becca Started Offering VIP Days in Her BusinessJoin me in this exciting episode where I sit down with the incredible Becca, a web designer who has cracked the code to earning $5K per day with her innovative approach. Becca shares her inspiring journey as a web designer, revealing the secrets behind her 'website in a day' services. Discover how she developed this unique business model, and learn the key steps involved in her lightning-fast projects. If you're a designer looking to venture into day rates, Becca's expert advice is a goldmine.
You will learn:
Becca's inspiring journey from a novice to a...
2023-11-0735 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom80 Selling Over $1.4 Million in Website Templates with Elizabeth McCravyIn today's exciting podcast episode, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Elizabeth McCravy, the mastermind behind a booming web design template business that has generated over $1.4 million in sales! We delved deep into Elizabeth's journey, starting with her background and how she transitioned from college life to web design entrepreneurship. She shared her insights on the design process, her choice of the Showit platform, and how she stays ahead of market trends to cater to her audience. Elizabeth also spilled the beans on her effective marketing strategies and pricing tactics. But the real gem of our...
2023-11-0240 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom79 $18,500 Branding and Web Design Project - BreakdownEver wondered how I land 5-figure clients and how much money I actually make off of one project? In this insightful episode, I spill the beans on how I not only secured the client but also managed to deliver stunning results that left them thrilled. You'll get an exclusive look into my process, from end to beginning (you read that right!), uncovering the secrets to success.
You will learn:
The unconventional approach I used to secure a high-paying client and have them approve all designs within minutes.
Discover how I spent just 27 hours on t...
2023-10-3119 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom78 Thriving on Return Clients as a Designer with Gigi from One6CreativeIn today's episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, I am bringing you a conversion-focused brand and web designer, Yevgeniya (and you can call her Gigi), from One 6 Creative. Today, we're discussing a topic that we haven't covered on this podcast yet, and it's all about becoming an indispensable designer, which essentially means gaining repeat clients.
You will learn:
How to secure more work from your past clients.
When to follow up with previous clients and precisely what to say/ask.
What additional offerings you can provide to your previous clients, aside from...
2023-10-241h 02Profitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom77 Make a Living Designing Logos with Ian Paget from Logo GeekIn my latest episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ian Paget from Logo Geek! Ian laid it all out for us – from his journey into the world of logo design to his client acquisition strategies. We explored the intricacies of his design process from start to finish, and got the inside scoop on how he sets his logo design rates. Plus, he shared insights into his day-to-day workflow.
You will learn:
The captivating story of Ian Paget's entry into the world of logo design.
Proven strategies for finding clients and building a thr...
2023-10-171h 03Profitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom76 Increasing Your Design Rates for Bigger ProfitsGet ready for an eye-opening journey on the latest episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast! Today, I'm delving deep into the art of pricing for design business owners, sharing insights that have personally transformed my career.
In this power-packed episode, you will learn how to:
Discover the True Value: I'll show you how to recognize the immense value of your design skills and communicate it effectively to your clients.
Craft a Winning Pricing Strategy: Learn the art of value-based pricing and tiered packages to maximize your income without sacrificing quality.
Educate and...
2023-10-1021 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom75 Dealing With Design Clients Who Don’t Know Exactly What They WantAs a designer, I've faced the creative challenge of when clients don't know what they want head-on and learned how to turn it into a golden opportunity. In this personal and insightful episode, I'll share my tips and strategies on understanding your clients' perspective, guiding them through the design process seamlessly, and delivering solutions that leave them in awe.
I'll emphasize why sometimes less is more when it comes to design options and how to educate your clients effectively.
Plus, I'll remind you that these moments of uncertainty are where your unique design skills shine...
2023-10-0314 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom74 Finding the Perfect Niche Target for Your Design BusinessAs a designer who's been on the exhilarating path of entrepreneurship, I'm excited to delve straight into a pivotal topic that has the potential to revolutionize your design business: Finding the Perfect Niche Target. Over the next 30-40 minutes, I'll be your guide on this journey, sharing the insights and strategies that have shaped my own success.
Get ready to discover:
The transformative power of niche specialization for your design business.
Practical steps to unearth that niche that perfectly aligns with your passions and market demand.
The invaluable perks of niche targeting, including...
2023-09-2624 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom73 $10K Visual Identity vs $1K Visual Identity - The DifferenceIn this episode on The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, I dive deep into a burning question that every designer and business owner grapples with: "What is the real difference between a $10,000 visual identity project and a $1,000 one?"
Join me as I share my personal insights and experiences from my branding & design agency. I'll reveal the secrets behind the pricing disparity, why high paying clients opt for premium services, and how you can position yourself to attract these lucrative opportunities.
You'll learn:
The key elements of a $10,000 visual identity project and how...
2023-09-1927 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom72 5 Tips to Stop Attracting Cheap Design ClientsIn this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer, I dive deep into a topic that's close to my heart as a graphic, brand, and web design business owner – how to put an end to the cycle of attracting those frustrating cheap clients. I share my personal journey and insights, laying out five actionable tips that have helped me transform my client base and elevate my business to new heights. Join me as I reveal the secrets to defining your ideal client, crafting a compelling value proposition, and strategically networking to connect with clients who truly value your work. Plus, I...
2023-09-1225 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom71 Effective Sales Strategies： How to Close More Deals and Increase Your RevenueIn this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer, I'm excited to dive into a topic that's close to every designer's heart – effective sales strategies. As fellow graphic, brand, and web design business owners, you and I understand the importance of closing deals and boosting our revenue.
Join me as I share my insights on understanding clients' needs deeply, building trust through content marketing, and providing personalized design solutions. We'll explore the incredible power of social proof and how positive reviews can make a real difference. Plus, I'll walk you through the art of gracefully handling objections and th...
2023-09-0530 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom70 The Creative CEO Accelerator! Last Round for 2023In this episode, I dive deep into an opportunity that could redefine your journey as a design business owner. Get ready to discover The Creative CEO Accelerator – a program I developed from my own experiences and aspirations.
Imagine crafting a design agency that perfectly aligns with your dream lifestyle. Join me over the next few minutes as I walk you through the key aspects of this accelerator and how it can revolutionize your business game.
From breaking free from the 9-5 grind and commanding $25,000 per website design to building a team and scaling up your in...
2023-08-2914 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom69 Earning More Without Working MoreIn this content-packed episode, we're delving into the art of Making More Without Working More. If you're a graphic, brand, or web design business owner, get ready to unlock the secrets to boosting your income while maintaining your work-life balance.
You will learn:
The step-by-step process of confidently raising your rates and communicating your value to clients.
How to tap into a new revenue stream by creating and selling design templates for various client needs.
The art of delegation and hiring skilled designers to free up your time for growth-focused tasks.
Strategies for...
2023-08-2220 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom68 The Designer to Agency BootcampThe Designer to Agency Bootcamp is a 2-day live (and recorded) event that will guide business owners through the 4 main components of a successful and sustainable business:
1. Position Your Design Business as a High-End Agency, even if you don't have a team yet!
In this one-hour workshop, I’ll help you become the best option for your clients and ensure that clients choose YOU over other designers.
2. Create Your Signature $10k+ Offer That Clients Really Need and Easily Say YES to!
Still offering everything and anything? Try offering exactly what...
2023-08-1513 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom67 The Best Way to Get 5-Figure Design ClientsIn this power-packed episode, we uncover the secrets to attracting 5-figure design clients. If you're a graphic, brand, or web design business owner looking to level up your clientele and boost your revenue, this episode is for you. No fluff, no filler – just the essential steps to success.
Get ready to discover how to niche down and identify your ideal clients, develop an irresistible offer with a premium price tag, enhance your portfolio and website to match your target audience, and master the art of networking and making compelling offers.
You Will...
2023-08-0826 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom66 Reducing the Number of RevisionsIn this episode #66 of The Profitable Graphic Designer, I'm diving into a challenge that many designers face: reducing the number of revisions.
Join me as I share practical strategies that help minimize those never-ending change requests from clients and create a smoother design
process.
We'll explore how to effectively manage client expectations, streamline our design workflow, and implement communication techniques that foster collaboration.
Through my personal experiences, you'll learn how to establish clear communication from the start, involve clients in the design process, and educate them on the impact of excessive revisions.
2023-08-0118 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom65 Ways to Attract High-Paying ClientsIn this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer, we talk about the strategies and tactics necessary to attract high-paying clients for your design business. If you're a graphic, brand, or web design business owner aiming to secure clients who are willing to invest $10,000 or more per project, this episode is for you. We explore the importance of positioning yourself as an expert in your field, building strategic relationships, enhancing your marketing strategies, and consistently delivering exceptional value.
You Will Learn:
The significance of specializing in a niche and showcasing a stellar portfolio to...
2023-07-2528 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom64 The Profitable Designer Program! Answering Your Questions About My 12-Week Business ProgramJoin us in this short but powerful episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast as we guide you in making an informed decision about whether our 12-week program is the perfect fit for your design business.
Discover how previous participants of The Profitable Designer Program transformed their ventures and achieved incredible results, such as making $10,000 per month, quitting their 9-5 jobs, and increasing their rates by 10x.
In a conversational style, we'll explore the program's focus on helping you land dream clients, grow to 5-figure months, and streamline your marketing efforts.
Enroll now...
2023-07-1814 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom63 How to Build and Lead a Strong Team for a Design Business SuccessWelcome to another episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer, episode #63.
Join us as we dive deep into a crucial topic that every design business owner needs to master: Leadership and Management for Designers.
In this episode, we explore the essential skills and strategies required to build and lead a strong design & business team, empowering you to take your brand, graphic or web design business to new heights.
Discover the importance of setting a clear vision for your business, building trust and collaboration within your team, and effectively communicating with your members.
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2023-07-1123 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom62 Becoming a Successful Illustrator with Ashwin ChackoIn this episode, we sit down with a freelance illustrator Ashwin Chacko to discuss the ins and outs of building a successful business in the visual arts. Whether you're just starting out as a freelancer or looking to take your existing business to the next level, our guest offers valuable insights into what it takes to succeed as an illustrator.
You will learn:
Strategies for finding and attracting new clients
Insights into pricing your services, negotiating with clients, and managing the business side of freelance work
Tips on how to start your own business a...
2023-07-0433 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom61 Tips for Scaling Your Design Business and Running an Agency with Courtney MarieIn episode 61 of the Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, we dive deep into the world of design entrepreneurship with Courtney, the owner of
Courtney Marie. Courtney shares her insights and experiences on how to successfully scale a design business and build an agency. She discusses how she transitioned from being a solopreneur to building a team, assembling the right people, finding clients, marketing strategies, pricing design services, cold emailing and much more.
You will learn:
How she successfully transitioned from being a solopreneur to building an agency
Tips on finding the right people for...
2023-06-2734 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom60 Mastering Pricing and Networking in Business with Jamie BrindleIn episode 60 of the Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jamie Brindle, a freelancer who started his career at the age of 17 and now runs a successful creative studio with his wife in Los Angeles, CA. Jamie has worked with major household brands, Fortune 500 companies, and various agencies across the country. He has also directed and produced content featured on Showtime, Hulu, Netflix, and iTunes.
We covered a range of topics, including:
How Jamie started his business
Where he found his first clients and where he
finds clients today
How he landed...
2023-05-2350 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom59 Discover New Ways to Diversify Your Income as a DesignerWelcome to The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast, where I help designers build thriving businesses.
In episode #59, I discussed the importance of diversifying your income streams and explored different ways to create passive income and additional revenue streams as a brand, graphic or web designer. As a designer myself, I knew firsthand the challenges of relying solely on client work and the benefits of exploring different income streams. That's why I was excited to share my insights and expertise with you. Join me as we explore the different ways you can generate passive income, offer coaching or consulting...
2023-05-1623 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom58 A Client's Perspective： Do They Always Need a Designer or Can They DIY ItIn this episode of The Profitable Designer Podcast, we sit down to talk to David, the founder of Nebula Snacks. He could potentially be a client to a brand, graphic, or web designer. 😊
In episode #58, Kady asks him a lot of questions about how he got his logo designed, his packaging, website, and other visuals for the brand. As a designer, this is your opportunity to gain insight into the client's perspective and hear whether every client needs a designer.
Tune in and let us know what you think by DMing us on Instagram: @aventiveacademy
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2023-05-0930 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom57 3 Secrets That Helped Me Raise My Rates as a Graphic DesignerWelcome to The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast!
In this episode #57, you'll learn three strategies that helped me raise my rates the most. As a design business owner, I've experienced firsthand how challenging it can be to increase your rates. That's why I'm excited to share my personal experience, tips, and examples to help you attract more ideal clients and increase your profitability.
Resources:
$20k months as a graphic designer – blueprint: https://bit.ly/3lN3xVS
Connect with me on Instagram @aventiveacademy
Our 12-week Profitable Designer Program helps de...
2023-05-0222 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom56 A Client's Perspective： What They Value in a Designer and How They HireIn this episode, we sit down with Andrea, a successful business owner in the skincare industry, to discuss her experience with finding and working with designers to create her brand. As a designer, this is your opportunity to gain insight into the client's perspective and learn what they value in a designer.
Resources:
If you are trying to get high-ticket design clients, check out our free masterclass:
https://aventiveacademy.com/attract-clients-workshop/
2023-04-2522 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom55 Does Cold Emailing Work for Designers?In episode 55 of The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast, business coach Kady Sandel explores the topic of cold emailing and whether it really works to land graphic, brand, and web design clients.
She delves into the benefits of cold emailing for designers, including the ability to connect with potential clients who wouldn't have otherwise been accessible.
Additionally, Kady discusses the process of cold emailing for designers, the do's and don'ts to remember, as well as how to follow-up without feeling annoying. She also covers the potential downsides of cold emailing, including the risk of being ignored...
2023-04-1821 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom54 How to Price Your Design Services for Maximum ProfitabilityAre you struggling to figure out how much you should charge for your graphic, brand, or web design services?
In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast, business coach Kady Sandel breaks down your options and shows you how to set up your rates so you can stop undercharging and start being paid your worth.
Learn what factors you should consider when setting your rates – using not only the time the project will take, but also metrics that harder to quantify like your creative expertise and the client’s ex...
2023-04-1123 min
Profitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom53 Will AI Replace You as a Designer?Many designers (and other creatives!) are concerned about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the design industry.
In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast, Kady Sandel shows you how AI can assist designers in the creative process, using a case study from behind the scenes of her branding agency to illustrate the benefits of incorporating AI into your workflow!
Additionally, Kady talks about future implications of AI in the design industry and shares tips to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving field. You'll discover examples of how you can utilize AI...
2023-04-0423 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom52 Client Ghosting: Why It Happens and How to Prevent ItAre you tired of clients ghosting you after you've invested time and effort in pitching your design services?
In this episode, business coach Kady Sandel explores the most common reasons behind client ghosting and shares what you can do to prevent it from happening to you. As a graphic, brand, or web design business owner, understanding why clients ghost you is essential to growing your business and making sure it happens less frequently.
We also discuss the importance of pricing strategy and how it can impact your client responses, plus how to offer value beyond...
2023-03-2828 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom51 Confidence Without Certification: How to Become a Successful Brand Strategist & Designer with Melinda LivseyAre you a creative looking to expand your services to include brand strategy? Or maybe you're a business owner wondering if you should work with a certified brand strategist or not.
In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, we sit down with Melinda Livsey, a brand strategist & designer, to talk about her journey of transitioning from a graphic designer to a brand strategist and why she doesn't believe that having a certification is necessary to stand out. She discusses how being uncertified has helped her and her students attract better clients, build...
2023-03-2148 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom50 Outsourcing Your Designs aka White LabelingOutsourcing Your Designs aka White Labeling is an episode for graphic, brand, and web design business owners who want to expand their services and increase their revenue.
In this episode of the Profitable Designer Podcast, Kady Sandel (your host) talks about the concept of white labeling and if it can benefit your design business.
She covers the pros and cons of white labeling, including the benefits of increased revenue and access to new clients, as well as the potential downsides of limited creative control and lack of credit.
You will learn:
· T...
2023-03-1427 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom49 How to Sell Your Design Services as a ProductAre you looking for a better way to sell your design services? In this episode of The Profitable Designer Program, we explore an alternative approach to selling design services – by packaging them into specific, pre-defined products!
You can use this approach to increase your pricing, streamline your sales process, and build a stronger brand identity, just like Kady Sandel (your host) did.
We discuss the benefits of productizing your design services along with the drawbacks of the the traditional hourly & project rates. Kady will also show you how to package your services effectively, plus the im...
2023-03-0719 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom48 Getting $10k+ Clients Using Social Media as a Graphic, Brand or Web DesignerIn this episode, business coach for designers Kady Sandel dives into the world of social media for graphic, brand, and web designers. Let’s explore how you can use these platforms to attract high-paying clients ($10k+) and grow your creative business!
She discusses the importance of developing a strong social media strategy that targets the right platforms for your ideal design clients, creating high-quality content that showcases your skills and expertise, engaging with potential clients to build relationships and attract new business, and much more.
Plus, learn why you need to create a high-value service of...
2023-02-2824 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom47 How to Talk About Your Services and Win Design ClientsIn this episode, business coach Kady Sandel shows you how to talk about your brand design, graphic, and web design services so high-ticket clients want to learn more!
Anyone can say “I’m a brand designer” or “I design websites.” But to stand out from the millions of other designers out there, you need to make your messaging more compelling.
You’ll learn why it’s important to focus on the results your designs provide (rather than on your services themselves), and how to rework your elevator pitch to focus on the benefits rather than the features.
2023-02-2122 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom46 How to Price Your Web Design Services & Guarantee the Results with Josh HallIn this episode, guest expert Josh Hall joins Kady Sandel to talk about growing your web design business, setting your prices, and whether you can guarantee results like sales, traffic, or conversions to your web design clients!
You’ll hear about Josh’s career journey from cabinetmaker and drummer to web designer and online educator, and how these unique experiences have helped him grow his web design business.
We also cover how to collaborate with copywriters, the #1 thing you should do to get a new web design client, and how to use value-based pricing as a we...
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Episode 259: How Designers Can Keep More Profit Without Burning Out with Kady SandelBurnout is real and you’ve likely experienced it a time or two, but you don’t have to! In today’s episode, Kady Sandel joins us to share how designers can keep more profit without burning out! Listen in as she shares how she’s built a flexible and free schedule in her business to maintain a healthy […]
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2023-02-0839 minThe Brand Strategy PodcastEpisode 259: How Designers Can Keep More Profit Without Burning Out with Kady SandelBurnout is real and you’ve likely experienced it a time or two, but you don’t have to! In today’s episode, Kady Sandel joins us to share how designers can keep more profit without burning out! Listen in as she shares how she’s built a flexible and free schedule in her business to maintain a healthy […]
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2023-02-0839 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom45 Less is More: Simplifying Your Marketing To-Do ListWant to be more productive in your graphic design, brand design, or web design business? Then you need to do less 😊It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the number of marketing strategies available, but they are not all created equal!
In today’s episode, business coach Kady Sandel breaks down how to simplify your marketing to-do list and identify the tactics that will actually bring in revenue to your design business.
Learn why becoming a mom actually made Kady more productive (despite having less time), how you can choose the most profitable strategies for your cr...
2023-02-0729 min
Profitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom44 My Tips to Stay Focused & Motivated in Your Design BusinessEvery creative CEO has lulls where you don’t feel as inspired as usual. That’s normal!
In today’s episode, business coach Kady Sandel will give you a mindset reset to help you feel focused & excited again in your graphic design, brand design, or web design business.
Kady breaks down how to set achievable goals, stay on track to reach them, and stay positive -- even when things don’t go as planned in your business. Learn a positive way to motivate yourself to land clients, plus a tip that will help you overcome obstacle...
2023-01-3123 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom43 How Busy Six-Figure Designers Get Their Time BackIn this episode, business coach Kady Sandel talks all things outsourcing, increasing your rates, and building a team for your design business so you can focus on the work you love while still making a great income!
When you left the 9-5 world, you were probably wanting flexibility & freedom – not to work 24/7 running your own graphic design, brand design, or web design business.
Yet so many creatives work way more hours than they need to & experience burnout along the way. Let’s shift that dynamic! Kady talks about how six-figure designers get their time back with...
2023-01-2419 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom42 Scale Your Design Business Without a Massive TeamIf you’re running a six-figure design business, you already have a team, your expenses are creeping up, and you’re wondering how to get to an even higher level without hiring a ton of more people… this episode is for you!
Business coach Kady Sandel will show you how to revamp your creative agency to get rid of burnout, reduce your work hours, and scale even further without hiring a massive team.
Learn how to work “smarter not harder” at this agency level, how to productize your design services, and how to start making passive in...
2023-01-1721 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom41 Hiring a Team to Support Your VisionWithout hiring a team in your design business, you can only get to a certain level of success. In this episode, business coach Kady Sandel shows you the most important things to consider when hiring help in your graphic design, brand design, or web design business.
Learn who to hire first, how to make sure you have the money to pay them, and why even a small amount of help (5 hours a week or less!) can catapult your business to the next level.
You will walk away empowered with the tools to stop running your...
2023-01-1019 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom40 How to Book 10k Clients Working 5h a WeekIn this episode, business coach Kady Sandel shows you how to stop running your design business like a freelancer and embrace your role as a creative CEO!
Most graphic designers, brand designers, and web designers hit a plateau in their businesses at $3-7k months. At that point, you will need to create systems to build a simple & sustainable design agency that doesn’t need you 24/7.
Learn how to realign your business so you can work 5-10 hours a week while landing $10k+ clients, including a breakdown of how Kady spends her time in her br...
2023-01-0328 min
Web Design Business with Josh Hall235 - How to Find (and Land) Your Best Web Design Clients with Kady SandelBusiness Coach for Designers Kady Sandel of Aventive Academy unpacks all the strategies she’s learned over the years in getting her BEST clients to help you as web designers do the same. All while choosing the right marketing strategy that suits you.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:36 - Greeting to Kady08:19 - Nomad networking11:48 - Switching to SM13:35 - Finding ideal clients15:44 - Utilizing LinkedIn18:44 - Social media strategy21:22 - Using time wisely23:44 - Decide & change to niche30:07 - Perfecting the process33:50 - Don’t be...
2023-01-021h 10Profitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom39 Six-Figure Goal Setting in Your Design BusinessHitting six-figures in your graphic design business is possible if you have the right plan & the right goals! In this episode, Kady Sandel shows you how to break your income goals into achievable steps so you can land your dream clients and scale your graphic, brand, or web design business to six figures.
Kady shows you how to work backwards to make sure your pricing, ideal clients, and income goals all align. Plus, you’ll learn the key mindset shifts you need to make to charge high-ticket and land $10k+ clients.
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2022-12-1337 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom38 Designing for a High-Ticket ClientYou asked for this one! In this episode, Kady Sandel walks you through the client workflow and design process her branding agency uses when working with $10k, $15k, and $20k+ clients.
Graphic designers often fear that higher-ticket clients will require more work, but that is often not true. Learn how you can adjust your process when working with multiple stakeholders, plus how to handle design revisions effectively with bigger clients to leave them raving at the end of their project.
Kady also breaks down the pros and cons of working with $3k clients, $15k clients...
2022-12-0623 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom37 Messaging & Positioning to Get to Your Next LevelWant to crack the code of landing $10k+ graphic design clients who value you as an expert? The secret lies in your messaging!
In this episode, Kady Sandel walks you through the key messaging mistakes she made early in her design business that cost her thousands of dollars. You will learn how to position your design business on your website, social media, and marketing so you attract the professional clients you want to work with.
Plus, hear Kady’s #1 tip to overcome writers block when writing the copy for your website Home page & Services page....
2022-11-2922 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom36 Grow Your Design Business with Blogging & SEO with Jacob CassHave you ever wondered if blogging is still a viable way to get graphic design clients? Or how to set up your website’s SEO so it attracts and converts the high-ticket clients you want?
In today’s episode, guest expert Jacob Cass sits down with host Kady Sandel for an incredible conversation about how to use blogging & SEO to land design clients, get leads, and generate passive income.
Jacob’s website has been viewed over 70 million times! He shares how to set goals for your blog, manage the workload, and the key tricks to help y...
2022-11-2242 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom35 Do This if Your Marketing Isn't WorkingWondering why you’re spending all your time marketing your design business, yet not actually landing clients from it?
In this episode, Kady Sandel shows you how to tell if your marketing strategies just need more time to work… or if you are doing them completely wrong!
Learn the #1 mistake that graphic designers make when trying to market their services, plus practical tips on how to land design clients using methods like blogging, LinkedIn, networking events, and more.
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2022-11-1520 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom34 3 Reasons Why I Get $12k Design Clients and Other Designers Don’tWhy do some designers land high-ticket clients on repeat, while others have clients in their inbox trying to demand the cheapest price ("how much for a logo?")? Kady Sandel dives into it in this juicy episode about why she gets $12k+ design clients!
She shows you the 3 unique strategies she uses to attract high-ticket clients, with before-and-after examples from her own brand design business.
Learn how to get graphic design clients who have the budget to pay you well, package your offers in a way that excites them, and use outsourcing to provide a better...
2022-11-0821 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom33 Personal Branding for Designers with Lucian GrofsoreanJoin guest expert Lucian Grofsorean in a conversation with host Kady Sandel on how freelance brand, web, and graphic designers can build their personal brands!
You know that your design business needs its own brand, especially if you are positioning yourself as an agency or studio… but how can you build a personal brand at the same time? And do you even need to? We cover it all in this episode.
Learn the psychology of personal branding, as well as why it’s harder to make your own brand than it is to make a bran...
2022-11-0141 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom32 Promote Your Design Business Without Burning OutLet’s talk about burnout for graphic, brand, and web designers – and specifically: how you can market your freelance business and get clients without burning out!
In today’s episode, Kady Sandel shows you how to promote your design business without spreading yourself too thin or working 24/7, with examples of the methods she used to grow from a solopreneur to a branding agency.
Learn the difference between inbound & outbound marketing for creative businesses, how to pick the marketing strategies with the best ROI for you, and why outsourcing may be the key to landing better design...
2022-10-2516 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom31 I Won a Year-Long Adobe Subscription Because of My Client From HellMost freelance designers have had at least one horrible client…. but have you ever won a huge contest because you had the WORST client story of every designer who entered?!
Our host Kady Sandel has – and she even won a year-long Adobe subscription as her prize! In this episode, Kady shares her hilarious contest-winning client story that you don’t want to miss.
You’ll also learn how to spot these “clients from hell” sooner in your own graphic design, brand design or web design business – as well as tips to position yourself to repel these clients...
2022-10-1820 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom30 Designing Your Portfolio to Look ExpensiveAre you attracting cheap graphic design, brand design, or web design clients? That means it’s time to update your portfolio to make it look more expensive!
In this episode, Kady Sandel walks you through the exact portfolio changes you need to make to attract $10k+ design clients.
Even if your design work is amazing, if you aren’t presenting it right, it simply isn’t going to impress the clients who have big budgets… so let’s fix your portfolio together with these actionable tips. Tune in!
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2022-10-1114 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom29 Sell Your Design Services Using Instagram Stories with Alyssa MoorheadHave you ever wondered how to leverage IG stories to make more money in your design business? Then this is the episode for you!
Kady Sandel speaks with guest expert Alyssa Moorhead about how to grow your graphic design, web design, or brand design business on Instagram – specifically using the Stories feature.
You’ll learn how to build genuine connections with ideal clients, how to get them to find you in the first place, and what you should be doing in the DMs to get hired without feeling pushy.
Alyssa shares how she scal...
2022-10-041h 16Profitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom28 Collaborate with Copywriters to Get More Design Clients with Natalie GatesIn this episode, guest expert Natalie Gates joins Kady Sandel to share how freelance brand designers, graphic designers, and web designers can make more money and land bigger clients by collaborating with copywriters.
You’ll hear Natalie’s tips on where to find the best freelance copywriters and how to become their #1 go-to designer, the logistics of how to structure your partnership (aka: who pays who!), plus how to get graphic design clients through copywriting referrals.
We also cover the pros and cons of collaborating with other freelance creatives & what to do if a design clie...
2022-09-2726 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom27 How I Grew My Branding & Design StudioMost freelance designers have questions about how to add services to their design business: like how to go from being a logo designer, to a brand designer, to maybe even a web designer or full-service studio. In this episode, Kady Sandel covers all the “hows” of how she personally evolved her freelance business into an agency!
Get the inside scoop on what design services she learned (versus which she outsourced), how she knew when it was time to level up, and her #1 tip for when you want to expand your design business but are scar...
2022-09-2038 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom26 The High-Ticket Client Mastermind - October 2022Are you burnt out from trying to scale up your design business problems on your own? Craving an outside perspective to help you see if your ideas make sense? In this episode, Kady Sandel shares the story of when she joined a mastermind earlier in her brand design business, including the positive and negative aspects of it.
Learn about our upcoming High-Ticket Client Mastermind for creatives and how it can help you hit $10k months in your web design, graphic design, or brand design business. Prevent burnout and stop trying to do everything yourself – it’s time to a...
2022-09-1327 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom25 Mindset Shifts to Grow Your Creative Business with Jeremy MuraIf you need to feel motivated in your freelance design business again, this is the episode for you!
Guest expert Jeremy Mura joins Kady Sandel to break down the key mindset mistakes that are holding your creative business back. You’ll hear Jeremy’s tips on how to position your freelance business so you can attract more clients and opportunities – and leave an amazing impression on them when they arrive.
We also cover how to set your prices confidently, how a positive mindset will transform the way you interact with high-ticket clients, and how to create...
2022-09-0634 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom24 How to Choose the Right Mentor with Prajin SheeHave you ever craved the guidance of a mentor for your freelance design business, but you weren’t sure where to find one?
In today’s episode, Kady Sandel speaks with guest expert Prajin Shee about how to find the right mentor for your creative business – including where to find one, what qualities to look for in a mentor, and how exactly a mentor can help you grow your graphic design, brand design, or web design business.
Prajin shares how having a mentor helped him scale his company, plus the best way to set up your m...
2022-08-3031 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom23 How to Fine-Tune Your Niche & Get Your Best Clients Yet with Faith RodriguezIn this episode, guest expert Faith Rodriguez joins Kady Sandel to share the details of how niching WAY down in your design business can help you attract higher-ticket graphic design, brand design, and web design clients.
You’ll hear Faith’s fascinating career journey from esthetician to marketing expert, and how she blends these passions together to help her specialized audience of beauty professionals.
We also cover how to find your creative niche, why it’s usually more obvious than you think, and how to make dream clients come to you by making a few key sh...
2022-08-2323 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom22 Stop Calling Yourself a Graphic Designer!Want to land high-ticket design clients? Then stop calling yourself a graphic designer :)
In today’s controversial episode, we talk about how to describe your graphic design, brand design, or web design business in a catchy way that stands out and makes clients & networking partners remember you.
Kady Sandel breaks down the reality of what non-designers picture when they hear the word “graphic designer,” and why you don’t want to be lumped in with that crowd! Learn a simple & fun way to describe your business differently, plus one mindset shift that will help you make mor...
2022-08-1620 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom21 When a Design Client Ghosts You...Have you ever had an amazing client show up in your inbox… and maybe you even had calls with them, or they put down a deposit… then, they disappeared?!
In this episode, Kady Sandel talks about what to do when a freelance graphic, brand, or web design client ghosts you. Learn the top reasons why clients ghost designers, how you can prevent this from happening, and how to protect yourself when it does.
You will walk away with both mindset tips and clear-cut strategies to handle ghosting – and you’ll know how to attract better, more pro...
2022-08-0924 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom20 Don't Have Freelance Clients? Do This!In this episode, Kady Sandel shows you what to do during client lulls and dry spells in your freelance graphic design, brand design, or web design business.
Freelancers often fear those time periods between clients, but if you’re strategic, they offer the perfect opportunity to improve your design business, fine-tune your messaging, grow your network, and get your next five-figure client!
Learn what to focus on if you don’t have freelance clients at the moment, including the top action steps to get you the best ROI.
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2022-08-0224 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom19 Being Yourself in Your Design Business with Destiny WashingtonHave you ever tried so hard to seem “professional” for your freelance clients that you no longer felt like yourself? Is your content feeling stagnant and boring?
In today’s episode, brand strategist & guest expert Destiny Washington sits down with Kady for an incredible conversation about how to let your authentic voice & personality shine through in your freelance design business!
Learn how to make more money by bringing your whole self to your design projects, and our top tips to build trust with your audience by embracing (and sharing!) your values & personality quirks.
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2022-07-2635 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom18 Add More Value and Increase Your PricesWant to crack the code of charging more while working less in your design business? This is the episode for you!
Kady Sandel shows you how to explain your value to clients (and add the services they really want!) so you can charge more than other freelance graphic, brand, and web designers.
You will hear the story of her first $9,000 month as a freelance graphic designer – and why that month wasn’t as good as it sounds. Learn the #1 mindset shift that will help you position in the value of your services, plus practical tips on wh...
2022-07-1917 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom17 Reduce Your Design RevisionsIf your freelance design clients constantly want tweaks and revisions to your projects… you can learn how to limit revisions effectively & spend less time on them in this episode!
Kady Sandel shares honest business advice around how you can massively reduce revision requests in your graphic, brand, or web design business. Learn how to set up your contracts, create boundaries with your clients, and structure your projects from the very beginning so clients see you as an expert (and stop asking for changes).
Kady also discusses the process her branding agency implemented that brought revision re...
2022-07-1218 min
Profitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom16 How to Get Freelance Clients on Social Media with Dot LungIn this episode, guest expert Dot Lung joins Kady Sandel to share how freelance brand, web, and graphic designers can leverage social media to attract high-paying clients.
Tired of getting a smattering of likes on your posts, but no $10k clients in your inbox? Learn the top mistakes designers make on social media, and how you can fix them to make more money in your design business!
We also show you how to grow your following through collaborations, pick the right platforms, and convert your followers into paying freelance clients.
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2022-07-0536 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom15 Client Red Flags to Watch ForWe’ve all had them: the design client who wants to pay “in exposure,” who asks their entire family for opinions on your logo, who complains about all their previous designers…
In today’s episode, Kady Sandel shows you the freelance client red flags to watch for, with plenty of examples from her own business. Learn how to spot potential headaches before accepting a project, set and hold your boundaries, and land better clients that value your work and expertise (and that you genuinely love working with!).
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2022-06-2825 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom14 How to Get a Design Client TomorrowLooking to grow your freelance design business ASAP? In this episode, Kady Sandel shares her simple 2-step strategy to help you to land freelance graphic, brand, and web design clients in the short term – like tomorrow! Learn how to get clear on who your next client is, contact them with confidence (even if you’re an introvert!), plus the long-term marketing tactics you can start using today.
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2022-06-2115 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom13 My 5 Biggest Freelance Marketing MistakesThere are things you should do to market your graphic, web, or brand design business, and other things you should definitely NOT do! In this episode, Kady Sandel dives deep into the 5 biggest marketing mistakes that cost her time, money, and clients when she was starting out as a freelancer.
From awkward networking events to social media blunders to wasted advertising money… hear her personal freelancing stories, as well as how to avoid these mistakes so you can land $12k+ design clients faster.
This episode will help you revitalize your marketing and learn what strategies DO...
2022-06-1421 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom12 What Does a $10K Month Look Like?In today’s episode, we talk numbers: specifically, the math of how you can get to a $10k month as a freelance graphic, brand, or web designer!
Kady Sandel breaks down the numbers of how you can hit six figures in your design business in a way that feels manageable, possible, and fun. There are a lot of ways you hit $10k per month, and some strategies require more work than others – let’s dive into the details together.
If you usually feel intimidated by math, be sure to join us for this episode to gain a...
2022-06-0716 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom11 How to Brand Your Design BusinessYou already know that branding and design are important… but how important are they to your own freelance design business? In this episode, Kady Sandel shows you the strategy of what your own logo, designs, colors, and fonts need to look like to attract high-paying freelance design clients.
Learn what visual designs $12k brand, web, and graphic clients care about the most, where you should put your attention as a freelancer, and what to do if your visual branding isn’t working.
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2022-05-3118 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom10 Design Skills vs. Business Skills: Which Do You Need?How good of a designer do you need to be before you can sign freelance clients? Will improving your design skills help you grow your business? If you feel like you’re constantly improving your portfolio and doing sketches, but STILL not catching the interest of high-paying clients – this episode is for you!
Kady Sandel shows you the right balance between design skills and business skills so you can get unstuck, attract $12k+ freelance design clients, leave your 9-5, and finally feel confident in your freelance design business.
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2022-05-2413 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom09 How Much I Charge as a DesignerIn this episode, Kady Sandel takes you behind the scenes of her pricing journey as a freelance designer: from doing projects for free, to charging $65 for a logo on Craigslist, to charging $18,000 for a branding package within just a few years!
Learn how to upgrade your mindset, raise your rates, sell bigger packages, attract higher-paying clients, and make a living with your design business.
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2022-05-1719 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom08 Scared To Niche Down? Listen to This Episode!You have heard the industry advice to niche down in your design business… but you might be afraid you will lose potential clients. Let’s bust that myth and show you the behind-the-scenes of what happens before and after you niche down!
In this episode, Kady gives you a full view of her design business before and after she embraced a niche – including her financial numbers. Learn how to choose a design niche that will be profitable, plus what you need to change in your messaging to be seen as an expert.
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2022-05-1025 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom07 Design Proposals That Clients Say Yes ToAre you constantly sending proposals to potential freelance clients, then never hearing back? Or maybe you’re confused on when to send a proposal at all! In this episode, Kady shows you how to create freelance design proposals that sell. Learn what your proposals need, the exact workflow of when to send one (without wasting your time), plus the biggest proposal mistake that is killing your sales.
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2022-05-0326 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom06 Why Your Competitors Don’t ExistThere are millions of freelance designers out there… but in the end, none of them are competing with you. What?! In this episode, Kady will explain this concept and show you how to stop comparing yourself so you can make more money in your graphic, brand, or web design business. Learn how to do competitor research without getting jealous or deflated, plus how to stand out from them without even trying.
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2022-04-2618 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom05 The Client Didn't Like My DesignsHave you ever been scared that when you present your designs to the client, they will be unhappy? Well… that happened to Kady! In this episode, she tells you the whole story, what you can learn from it, and most importantly: how to attract better freelance clients (and spot the red flags!) so this won’t happen in your design business.
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2022-04-1525 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom04 How To Attract High-Paying ClientsAre you tired of clients who lowball you, negotiate your rates, or complain that your design services are expensive? In this episode, Kady will show you how to leave them behind and find freelance clients who are happy to pay your rates. Learn how to attract better clients, get them to hire you, set boundaries, and never look back!
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2022-04-1423 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom03 Creating a Design Portfolio That SellsEvery designer knows your portfolio is important, but how should you format it to attract the attention of paying clients? In this episode, Kady gives you the real-life hacks to create a portfolio that sells projects and stands out from the competition. Plus learn the one change she made to her portfolio that finally got dream clients to reach out to her!
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2022-04-1317 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom02 Is Freelancing For You?How do you know if freelancing is right for you? And how can you structure your design biz to give you even more freedom than you have right now? In this episode, Kady shares the evolution of her branding agency over time – from freelance solopreneur, to hiring a team, to changing the structure of her business when her goals and priorities changed.
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2022-04-1216 minProfitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom01 How I Started My Freelance Graphic Design BusinessWelcome to The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast! In our very first episode, Kady Sandel breaks down the behind-the-scenes journey of how she started her freelance graphic design business. From posting endlessly on Craigslist at the beginning, to eventually signing $18k clients, you will learn everything from her biggest mistakes to the strategies that got her amazing results.
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2022-04-0523 min
The Health Business Builder Show038 - How to build a health BRAND for your ideal client with Kady Sandel of Aventive StudioKady Sandel who is the founder of Aventive Studio teaches us how to build a health brand for targeted towards your ideal client.
In This Episode:
02:00 - How Kady got into wellness branding
03:10 - How she got her first client
04:10 - Early business challenges
06:00 - Know who you're talking to
08:50 - Common brand misunderstandings
11:10 - First 3-steps of branding
11:40 - Relationships & networking
18:50 - Is blogging dead?
25:00 - The rule of 100
26:30 - The hardest part a...
2022-03-1039 min