Explore every episode of the podcast The Unapologetic Designer Podcast
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| "I was scammed out of $18K by a graphic design agency" | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:46:57 | |
For the first time ever, we get to hear from a client's perspective - where her design vision turned into a high ticket nightmare. This episode explores the complexities of client relationships, communication, and the critical role of discernment in the design process. If you're looking to hire a designer or are a designer yourself - this episode is a MUST LISTEN! Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Why High Ticket Projects Aren't Always The Most Profitable with Foxtrot Branding | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:48:11 | |
Amanda & Cass at Foxtrot Branding reveal why those $20K projects, while impressive, aren't always as profitable as they seem. In this episode, they break down the hidden challenges behind big-ticket clients, offering insights into why sometimes, less can be more when it comes to profitability. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Booking $7K Clients With Only 1200 Instagram Followers | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:30:03 | |
Designers often times think they need a "viral video" or huge following to book clients but that could not be further from the truth! In today's episode, Bri a DBA graduate and designer, shares her experience building a design business that attracts dream clients while having LESS than 1200 followers on Instagram. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Managing A Team & Nightmare Design Clients | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:41:54 | |
Today I'm joined by @chloecreativestudio to chat about what it's like to build out a design team and handle difficult design clients. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes | |||
| TikTok Fame, Copycats, & Design Hacks | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:47:04 | |
Today I'm joined by @kelseyslaydesign to chat about the reality of TikTok fame, copycats in the design industry, and unusual design tips. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes | |||
| How To Go From 0 To 6 Figures As A Designer | 30 May 2022 | 00:28:08 | |
Sharing my own personal 6 step process to go from 0 to six figures as a self employed designer. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes | |||
| I'm Tired As F*** Of Social Media | 23 May 2022 | 00:19:24 | |
I don’t think I’m alone when I say social media has felt stagnant, repetitive, and overly exhausting lately. Today I’m digging into the top three reasons why I’m simply tired as f*** of social media. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes | |||
| Positives & Negatives Of Design School | 16 May 2022 | 00:38:17 | |
Today I'm joined by my good friend Casea, who graduated design school with me in 2019. We are sharing our honest opinions about our experience as design school graduates! Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes | |||
| How Corporate America Takes Advantage Of Young Designers | 09 May 2022 | 00:51:51 | |
Spilling all the tea about life in Corporate America as a designer and what it took for this extremely loyal creative to finally call it quits. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes | |||
| The Difference Between Hobby & Professional Design | 02 May 2022 | 00:11:31 | |
What's the true difference between "hobby" and "professional" design? We are diving into this topic today and sharing two very different view points from listeners submitted anonymously! Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes | |||
| Being A Designer Is Both Amazing & Shi**y At The Same Time | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:16:50 | |
Today we're chatting all about the amazing things that come with being a designer and the NOT so amazing things that come with being a designer! Just like any other career there are pros & cons. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes | |||
| Radical Self Responsibility With Kelsey At Coming Up Roses | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:47:32 | |
Radical self responsibility is required to build a successful business and in today’s episode, Kelsey from Coming Up Roses shares her tips for squiggly creatives, the dilemma of perfectionism, and the lessons she has learned transitioning from designer to coach. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Attracting a $10K Client On Threads | 27 May 2024 | 00:14:31 | |
Learn how I attracted a $10K design client using the app Threads. This app is great for those of you who have trouble consistently posting video content and want to explore a different platform other than Instagram & TikTok! Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Peek Inside A $250,000 Project With Kady Sandel | 20 May 2024 | 00:42:03 | |
Ever 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. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| "my designs are in Nordstorm but nobody knows" With Emy Dyer | 13 May 2024 | 00:45:41 | |
Picture your designs being worn by celebrities, showcased on television, and stocked in the most popular stores. Now, imagine that despite this success, your role as the creative force behind these products remains unknown. This was the reality for Emy Dyer, and she's ready to reveal more about her journey and the experiences that shaped her design career. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| LinkedIn Gives Us The Ick With Design By Emma Studio | 06 May 2024 | 00:33:59 | |
Emma is a designer located in the UK and shares her journey going from corporate to print shop side hustle to full time brand & web designer. We also dive into our feelings regarding the current state of various social media platforms as designers. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| I launched a new service and no one signed up | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:15:32 | |
I launched a new service and it totally flopped. I did teasers, email marketing, a waitlist, and all the things you're "supposed to do" but it didn't matter. Here's how I handle things when they don't workout as intended. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| What We've Learned From 5 Rebrands | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:20:35 | |
My co-founder behind The Brief Collective and I discuss what we've learned from rebranding multiple times as designers over the years. Everyone knows branding yourself as a designer is hard and this episode uncovers what limiting beliefs, barriers, and mindset blocks we've had to break through to get to where we are. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Booking A $15,000 Client After Overcoming Imposter Syndrome | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:32:18 | |
Ayanna shares how she was able to overcome imposter syndrome as a designer which allowed her to book her first $15,000 client project. If you're struggling with comparison, confidence, or simply want to learn hear how other designers are booking high ticket clients, this episode is for you! Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| From College Dropout To Successful Brand Designer And Mom | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:26:15 | |
Kendra shares her transformational story in this episode going from a self proclaimed college dropout to a mother and successful brand design business owner. If you need encouragement or an ounce of hope, this episode is for you. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| How To Responsibly Share Your Opinion On Social Media | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:16:44 | |
In light of a significant event this week involving two prominent designers, I felt compelled to make this episode. Whether you're building a brand, fostering a community, or sharing your experiences online, this episode is a must listen. I'll be sharing what it truly means to be transparent in a responsible way and how our actions online can impact the lives of others. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Should You Attend A Designer Retreat? | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:26:06 | |
Our team at The Brief Collective just got back from hosting our first ever in person designer retreat where we got to meet some of our DBA graduates in real life, make content, and connect on a whole new level. In this episode, we are sharing more about the experience and what it took to make it happen! Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Talent Is Not Enough - What It Really Takes To Win In Business | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:28:13 | |
Colleen worked in the corporate world but wanted to start her own design business for more freedom. However, she found herself working twice as hard for less pay as a freelancer. In this episode, she shares the exact steps she took to get out of the starving artist mentality and create a design business that is truly sustainable. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| How Undercharging Can Ruin Your Brand | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:24:44 | |
Often times we think we're doing someone a favor by pricing our services low but in reality we are doing BOTH ourselves and clients a disservice. In this episode, Marisa and I share how pricing one of our programs too low created serious consequences for our brand. Starving Artist Workshop Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Get More Done By Entering Your Flow State | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:11:16 | |
Your flow state is a magical place, it's where you're having so much fun doing an activity that you lose track of time and do your best work. Flow state allows me to get more done faster and of higher quality so today I want to share some tips about how to enter your flow state. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| “I was job hunting and convinced my business was ending” | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:51:52 | |
After building a successful design business, hiring team members, growing her social media, and working with lots of different industries, Katie found herself in a dry spell and truly thought her design business was ending forever. Listen to find out what she did to save her business and how she’s redefining success as a creative. This is one of the most vulnerable and candid conversations to ever air on the podcast, it’s a must listen for any designer. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| This Designer Changed One Thing And Went Viral | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:31:04 | |
Going viral might appear to happen "overnight" but in this episode we discuss why Emily's video went viral and what she has been doing for years leading up to this point. We also take a deep dive into the aftermath of a viral video and discuss some reasons you may NOT want to go viral. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| I had 0 clients and 0 inquiries, here's what I did | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:16:11 | |
It does not matter how many followers you have, how long you've been in business, or how good of a designer you are, your inquiries can suddenly disappear at any point in time. I started 2024 with zero clients, here's what I did. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Why We Got Rid Of Our Graphic Design Courses | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:25:53 | |
When we first started The Brief Collective - Design Biz Academy we envisioned a program that would support designers at any level but we ultimately wanted to help designers break the starving artist mentality and we weren't doing that by offering graphic design courses. Listen to find out why we made this big change to DBA and what it means for the future of our community. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| How A Personal Brand Can Unlock More Design Clients | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:28:26 | |
Most people have the goal of scaling their business into a design agency but that path isn't for everyone. Today Jay is sharing how switching from an agency model to a personal brand was the key to unlocking more design clients and a fulfilling business. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Expanding Your Design Business With Nicole Weber Design | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:46:58 | |
Nicole from Nicole Weber Design is returning to the podcast to discuss her business expansion, a new office, new team members, rebranding, and restructuring her design packages to match these changes! We also discuss the difficulty of low ticket clients. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes | |||
| Booking $18K worth of design projects after enrolling in Design Biz Academy at The Brief Collective | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:30:05 | |
Asia booked $18K worth of design projects after enrolling in Design Biz Academy University at The Brief Collective. In this episode, we discuss her design journey, how she attracted graphic design clients, and the mindset shifts she had to make in order to get here. If you’re a designer wanting to grow your brand & website design business, this episode is for you! Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| The Real Cost of a Design Business | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:22:05 | |
Stop calling the bare minimum your “best”, it’s not. This episode is all about sacrifice and facing the reality of what it takes to build a design business. I’m also opening up about the impact coaching designers has had on both my business and myself. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Our Student Went from $50 projects to a $10K Client In Under A Year | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:41:54 | |
Today Robin from Brands By Robin shares her incredible journey going from $50 projects to booking her first $10,000 client in under one year. Robin shares key mindset shifts that allowed her to book a $10K client, charge more, and discusses her personal Design Biz Academy experience. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Building Confidence As A Designer - How To Guide | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:15:08 | |
Learn how to overcome your “lack of confidence” and tackle those tasks you’ve been avoiding. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to build your confidence and sharing how I’ve personally built mine over the last 5 years as a brand designer. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| "I haven't had a single inquiry, what do I do?" | 04 Dec 2023 | 01:02:48 | |
Coach Marisa and I (Coach Kenzi) are going to be coaching a designer into booking their very first $10,000 design client and you get to listen to it all!!! In this episode we interview a designer, discuss ways to overcome their challenges, and provide a game plan that will set them up for success. If you're struggling to grow your design business or simply feel alone in the world of entrepreneurship, this episode is for you. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| How To Market Your Website Design Services | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:27:36 | |
In our previous episode, we discussed strategies for attracting bigger clients through website design services. Today, we'll be sharing our top methods for creating content and marketing your website design services effectively! Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Book Bigger Clients By Offering Website Design | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:33:45 | |
One of the EASIEST ways to book bigger design projects is by becoming an "all in one solution" for clients by offering brand and website design. In this episode, Marisa & I discuss how we got into website design on Showit, why website strategy is more important than looks, and how it allows us to book $10,000 + design clients. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| How To Create & Sell Fonts With Abby Leighton Studio | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:27:21 | |
If you've been wanting to make fonts, sell fonts on Creative Market, or create passive income streams as a graphic designer, this is the episode for you! Abby from Abby Leighton Studio shares her design story and sheds light on the truth about "passive income" revenue streams. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| A "Small," "Medium," and "Large" Creator Discuss Follower Count And The Impact It Has Had On Their Lives | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:25:29 | |
Can growing a social media following actually change your life? Will it help you make more money? Will it get you more clients? In today's episode you're going to find out what life is like for a small, medium, and large creator. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| 3 Proven Ways To Grow Your Instagram Account | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:16:21 | |
These are the 3 main ways you can grow your Instagram account in my experience going from 0 followers to 61,000. If you feel like you're doing everything right but aren't growing, I've been there and this episode is for you. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Must-Have Client Boundaries For Designers | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:18:08 | |
Setting boundaries as a designer is not only challenging but scary. In today's episode I'm sharing some of my MUST HAVE boundaries for designers and what they've taught me over the past few years about running my design studio. Graphic Design Contract Template Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| De-Glamorizing Corporate Design Life With Elizabeth McCravy | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:53:34 | |
Elizabeth McCravy shares details about her design journey, transitioning from the glamorized corporate design world to discovering her true calling in freelancing. In this episode, we unpack the misconceptions about working for others, challenge societal views on 'work,' and explore why your career doesn't have to be something you dread. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Multi-sensory Brand Design With Izzy Poirier | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:45:10 | |
Izzy from IP Design Studio explains how she utilizes multi-sensory brand design to create various touch points for customers. We discuss the power of brand strategy, bad clients, and good experiences. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| My First $30K Month Made Me Sick With Stress | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:20:29 | |
Making $30k a month as a designer sounds like a dream but my experience was far from that. I'm incredibly grateful to have made this income but it took a toll on my mental and physical health. In this episode, I'm sharing how I made $30K, where I went wrong, and what I plan to do in the future to avoid the same issues. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| How Your Mindset Impacts Your Wallet: Insights From Brands By Robin | 22 Sep 2023 | 00:42:17 | |
While many designers focus on honing their skills, perfecting their portfolios, and staying updated with the latest trends, there's a fundamental element they often neglect - their mindset and its direct correlation to financial success. It's easy to dismiss mindset as a fluffy concept or something reserved for life coaches, but the truth is, it's pivotal for every profession, especially in the world of design. Why? Because mindset influences how we approach challenges, how we present our work, negotiate our worth, and even how we interact with clients. If designers don't understand this connection, they might find themselves stuck in a creative rut or, worse, undervaluing their unique contributions. Purchase The Mindset Mastery Replay Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Clients Don't Owe You Anything But A Paid Invoice | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:10:33 | |
Have you ever uncharged on a project because you were so excited about working with the client? Same. Today's episode was inspired by my client with two million followers that never once mentioned my company after they rebranded and tipped me $500!! Then again, they only owed me a paid invoice. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Fiverr Fuels Toxic Behavior But Is There A Good Side To The Platform? | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:58:57 | |
Today, Lee from Natural Lee Creative reveals her Fiverr-started design journey and its impact on her well-being and business. We're discussing how the platform works, why it fuels toxic behavior, and how to transition from cheap clients to high quality design work. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| 7 Ways To Make More Money As A Graphic Designer RIGHT NOW | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:06:57 | |
Today I'm sharing some creative ways to make more money as a graphic designer that don't involve "passive income". These might sound like small changes but together they amount to a lot of additional income as a designer! YouTube Version Of This Episode Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||
| Going Viral By Redesigning Canva Logos Featuring Super Lunar Design Co. | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:50:03 | |
Christina from Super Lunar Design Co joins me today to share about her viral Canva logo redesign videos, talk about her first year as a full time designer, and vent about common designer frustrations. Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers) The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes Share Your Unapologetic Opinion | |||