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Balancing Work & Life as Creative Professionals Oct 27, 2019

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Working as a creative freelancer or small business owner can be incredibly rewarding — but it can also come at the expense of your personal life. In this episode, the gang has a frank conversation about how we try to balance our personal and professional lives… and the various ways we feel like we’re failing […]

What’s Coming Next to Creative Cloud? Oct 13, 2019

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In preparation for our annual trip to AdobeMax, the gang sits in with Adobe’s own Paul Trani and Michael Chaize to discuss all the exciting new features coming to the Cloud (and a few that just dropped into your laps!) We hope you can make it to Max this year and hang out with us! […]

Your Online Portfolio Sep 28, 2019

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Maybe you already have a graphic design portfolio website — maybe you’re just planning yours out. Either way, this episode will get you on the right track toward building the best way to showcase your best work. Want access to all the classic episodes that are no longer on the podcast feed? Just click below, […]

Stop the Scope Creep! Sep 15, 2019

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If you’ve ever worked on a project that seems to never end… that keeps being pushed further and further away from the finish line… then you, my friend may have been personally victimized by scope creep. It all starts out innocently enough — an additional revision round here, another page there. But when you say […]

Why Your Consult Calls Aren’t Working (& How to Fix It!) Aug 24, 2019

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One of the best ways to get new design clients to sign up with you is to get them on the phone. This is where you can pitch your value, and get them to see you as the pro they wanna work with. So why, then, do so many of these calls fail so miserably? […]

Building Brand Loyalty With Johnny Cupcakes! Aug 14, 2019

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We’ve had many great guests over the years, but we were very excited to sit down with Johnny Earle, aka Johnny Cupcakes this week to talk about how he’s managed to master the art of building brand loyalty — and how YOU can do it too! This one was good guys… and we can’t wait […]

The DOs of Running Your Own Design Business Jul 30, 2019

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Last time around, we ran down the biggest mistakes and pitfalls that many creative entrepreneurs make when starting and running their design businesses. This week, we’re switching gears, and it’s all about what you actually SHOULD be doing — from mindset shifts, to practical steps you should be taking, this episode is a must-listen for […]

The Don’ts of Running Your Own Design Business Jul 21, 2019

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Whether you’ve been running your own design business for years, or if you’re just in the process of considering it, this episode is for you! Listen as the gang breaks down some of the most common mistakes designers run into as they get their creative business off the ground, as well as common mistakes they […]

The Downside of Big Fish Clients Jun 29, 2019

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While having a big client sounds like a dream come true for any designer, it can put your business at serious risk, often with little to no advance notice. What happens if/when they decide to go in a different direction, or go through a regime change, or just fold up shop altogether? In this episode, […]

2019 Logo Design Trends With LogoLounge’s Bill Gardner! Jun 15, 2019

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I can never believe it when a whole year has passed, and it’s time to once again sit down with our old pal Bill Gardner, founder of LogoLounge. Listen in as we talk all about the newest crop… what works, what doesn’t, and what might soon be on its way out. We had lots of […]