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A Monthly Marketing Membership Exclusively For Designers Oct 18, 2024

Sometimes content feels like a second job and although I've turned social media into my #1 lead generator, I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. That's why I'm excited to share my content ideas with other designers inside Social Butterfly Club - a monthly marketing membership exclusively for designers. Listen to find out all the deets!

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From $600 logos to $6,000 branding projects in 8 months Oct 14, 2024

Emma, a Design Biz Academy graduate, transformed her business from $600 logos to landing a $6,000 branding project in just 8 months. In this episode, she shares her journey into design, the unexpected twists she encountered, and the key strategies that helped her break into high-ticket projects.

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Nail Your Brand Messaging & Positioning With Jen Davis Sep 30, 2024

Brand messaging and positioning are challenges almost every designer faces. In this episode, I'm chatting with Jen from Hello June Creative and the Better Brand Designer podcast about how to finally nail your brand messaging so clients are eager to work with you! I personally hired Jen to refine my own brand messaging, and she was worth every penny. If you're feeling lost about who you're speaking to, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for!

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Going Back To A 9-5 After Building A Design Business With Tiff Cheng Sep 23, 2024

While we often hear stories of designers leaving their 9-5 to dive into full-time entrepreneurship, it's less common to hear about those who choose to return. In today's episode, we're sitting down with Tiff to discuss why, after building a successful design business, she’s decided that going back to a 9-5 aligns better with her long-term goals.

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"I did 40 VIP days and burned out" Sep 16, 2024

Michelle jumped into VIP days when they became the latest trend, but after completing nearly 40, she found herself burned out and facing some hard truths about the service. Now, she's on a mission to reposition herself as a full-service experience designer. This episode explores how various service offerings can meet your needs in different seasons of life, helping you choose the right fit as your circumstances evolve.

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The Great Reset (2024 Trauma Dump) Sep 09, 2024

This year challenged creative business owners, including The Brief Collective, in ways we never expected.

We faced tough lessons in leadership, made really BAD big investment decisions, and learned how to be more intentional with our time. Ultimately, we realized that while caring about others is essential, it doesn’t pay the bills. In this episode, we're getting real and reflecting on the missteps we made and the valuable insights we've gained as we head into 2025, stronger and more focused than ever.

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"I was scammed out of $18K by a graphic design agency" Sep 02, 2024

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!

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Why High Ticket Projects Aren't Always The Most Profitable with Foxtrot Branding Aug 26, 2024

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.

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How To Responsibly Share Your Opinion On Social Media Aug 12, 2024

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.

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Booking $18K worth of design projects after enrolling in Design Biz Academy at The Brief Collective Aug 05, 2024

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!

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De-Glamorizing Corporate Design Life With Elizabeth McCravy Jul 29, 2024

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.

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I paid $5K for a Pinterest Manager - here are the results Jul 22, 2024

Last year, I invested $5,500 into a Pinterest manager, hoping to start booking clients through Pinterest. I wanted to leverage Pinterest since it's less demanding compared to platforms like Instagram or TikTok. Listen to this episode to hear about my results 7 months after making that investment.

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Day Rates Are Cannibalizing Your Other Offers With Laura Evans Jul 15, 2024

Whether you offer day rates or not, this thought-provoking episode explores the long-term impacts of marketing services based solely on speed within the creative industry.

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Revisit Your Creative Childhood With The Logo Lassie Jul 08, 2024

If you want to learn how to use AI to your advantage as a designer, chat about the sims, or simply sit in on a conversation where we revisit childhood creativity, this is the episode for you.

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Mismatched Clients & Business Growth with Lucy Eden Design Jul 01, 2024

Lucy Eden Design discusses her experience building a design business and navigating challenges with unaligned clients. This episode is a good reminder that maintaining a structured design process and confidently turning down clients who don't align with your vision is important for success.

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“I couldn’t pay the nanny then I booked a $14K design client” Jun 24, 2024

This episode serves as a powerful reminder that business comes with its ups and downs, and it's crucial to keep pushing forward during the lows to achieve the highs. Coach Marisa dives into money mindset triggers, shares her experience of growing up homeless, and discusses her journey to landing a $14k design project when she needed it the most. ⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Booking $7K Clients With Only 1200 Instagram Followers Jun 17, 2024

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.

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Radical Self Responsibility With Kelsey At Coming Up Roses Jun 10, 2024

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.

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Attracting a $10K Client On Threads May 27, 2024

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!

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Peek Inside A $250,000 Project With Kady Sandel May 20, 2024

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.

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"my designs are in Nordstorm but nobody knows" With Emy Dyer May 13, 2024

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.

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LinkedIn Gives Us The Ick With Design By Emma Studio May 06, 2024

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.

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I launched a new service and no one signed up Apr 22, 2024

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.

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What We've Learned From 5 Rebrands Apr 16, 2024

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)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Booking A $15,000 Client After Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Apr 08, 2024

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!

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From College Dropout To Successful Brand Designer And Mom Apr 01, 2024

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.

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Should You Attend A Designer Retreat? Mar 25, 2024

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!

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Talent Is Not Enough - What It Really Takes To Win In Business Mar 11, 2024

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.

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How Undercharging Can Ruin Your Brand Mar 05, 2024

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

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Get More Done By Entering Your Flow State Feb 26, 2024

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.

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“I was job hunting and convinced my business was ending” Feb 19, 2024

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.

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This Designer Changed One Thing And Went Viral Feb 12, 2024

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.

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I had 0 clients and 0 inquiries, here's what I did Feb 05, 2024

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.

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Why We Got Rid Of Our Graphic Design Courses Jan 29, 2024

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.

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How A Personal Brand Can Unlock More Design Clients Jan 22, 2024

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.

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Expanding Your Design Business With Nicole Weber Design Jan 08, 2024

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.

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The Real Cost of a Design Business Jan 03, 2024

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.

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Our Student Went from $50 projects to a $10K Client In Under A Year Dec 19, 2023

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.

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Building Confidence As A Designer - How To Guide Dec 11, 2023

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.

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"I haven't had a single inquiry, what do I do?" Dec 04, 2023

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.

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How To Market Your Website Design Services Nov 20, 2023

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!

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Book Bigger Clients By Offering Website Design Nov 16, 2023

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.

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How To Create & Sell Fonts With Abby Leighton Studio Nov 13, 2023

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.

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A "Small," "Medium," and "Large" Creator Discuss Follower Count And The Impact It Has Had On Their Lives Nov 02, 2023

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.

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3 Proven Ways To Grow Your Instagram Account Oct 24, 2023

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.⁠⁠

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Must-Have Client Boundaries For Designers Oct 16, 2023

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.

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Multi-sensory Brand Design With Izzy Poirier Oct 09, 2023

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.

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My First $30K Month Made Me Sick With Stress Oct 04, 2023

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.

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How Your Mindset Impacts Your Wallet: Insights From Brands By Robin Sep 22, 2023

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.

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Clients Don't Owe You Anything But A Paid Invoice Sep 05, 2023

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.

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Fiverr Fuels Toxic Behavior But Is There A Good Side To The Platform? Aug 28, 2023

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.

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7 Ways To Make More Money As A Graphic Designer RIGHT NOW Aug 21, 2023

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

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Going Viral By Redesigning Canva Logos Featuring Super Lunar Design Co. Aug 14, 2023

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.

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It's Your Job To Set The Industry Standard *COACHING LESSON* Aug 07, 2023

We've allowed the "starving artist" mentality to continue for so long that the market thinks creative jobs aren't anything but hobbies. Stephanie Lynn, a luxury photographer, joins us today to discuss how it's our duty as creatives to change this narrative and set the industry standard.

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Building A Design Business While Living In A Van Jul 31, 2023

Indigo is one of my DBA graduates and an Alumni member that spent the last two years living in a van while building her brand design business. Today she's giving us an inside look at what it's like to build a business while constantly being on the road and having multiple creative passions.

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My First Ever Logo Design Client (Full Story) Jul 24, 2023

Every designer's first client project is scary so today I want to share the full story about my first ever logo design client! This client taught me a lot about being a freelancer and how important having a design process is.

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Stupid Investments I've Made So You Don't Have To Jul 17, 2023

Over the past 5 years I've made some really terrible investments but I've also made some really good ones. Today I want to share all about these investments so that you can learn from my experience and avoid making the same mistakes I made!

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Are Emotions Hindering Your Business? *COACHING LESSON* Jul 12, 2023

Good business decisions aren't made based on emotion but often times we find our emotions getting wrapped up in our work, our clients, and business decisions. Today Coach Marisa and I are discussing when to use emotions in business and how to avoid emotional based decisions that might hinder your growth!

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No BS Insight For Designers With Uncommon Crowd Jul 03, 2023

Erik is a Creative Director from Uncommon Crowd that prides himself in giving no BS insight for creatives. Today he is sharing his design industry hot takes and a little history about his design journey.

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Is It Self Care Or A Lack Of Self Discipline? *COACHING LESSON* Jun 26, 2023

We are huge advocates for self care BUT it can become toxic when it's used incorrectly. Today I'm joined by Coach Marisa, my co-founder behind The Brief Collective to discuss the difference between self care and self discipline as an entrepreneur.

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LGBTQ+ Designer Shares How Businesses Can Embrace Inclusivity & Diversity Jun 19, 2023

Rachel from Oktober Designs shares her experiences as an LGBTQ+ entrepreneur, discusses rainbow capitalism, and her beliefs as a business owner.

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How Inauthenticity Shreds Your Brand With The Brief Collective Jun 12, 2023

It's easy to copy others in the design industry but how does this approach impact a brand's reputation and credibility in the long run? The Brief Collective is opening up about personal encounters with copycats, sharing tips to avoid copying, and discussing what it means to be "authentic".

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Multi-Six Figure Logo Design Business With Nicole Weber Design Jun 05, 2023

Nicole Weber Design is known for her incredible multi-logo concept approach to logo design. In this episode, she's sharing her creative process, design story, and talking numbers. Discover how she cultivates her ideas, nurtures her creativity, and manages 15 + design projects at a time.

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Getting Fired By A $12K Design Client May 29, 2023

The past two weeks have been wild from being fired by a client for the first time ever to having my content stolen, there's a lot going on in my design world right now and I'm ready to spill the tea! #graphicdesigner #branddesigner #designclients #nightmareclients

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Giving Up A 6-Figure Consulting Job To Become A Designer May 22, 2023

Cinclair at CinxDesigns recently made the decision to leave her full-time 6-figure job at one of the world's largest consulting firms in search of happiness and fulfillment as a full time brand designer. Discover the inspiring journey from comfort to courage, wealth to passion, and stability to thrilling unpredictability. This episode is a must-listen for those dreaming of quitting their jobs for design.

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BTS Of A 10 Hour Brand Photoshoot With TBC May 08, 2023

Our brand photoshoots at The Brief Collective require the same preparation and time as some weddings! Since we all live in different states we have to make the most out of our time together which means taking over 3,000 brand photos in 2 days, creating content, and capturing B-Roll. Today we're diving deep into the behind the scenes of planning a brand photoshoot with our creative photo director (Coach Marisa), House Mom (Sophie), and Me (Kenzi/Your Host).

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The Truth About "Passive Income" For Creatives May 01, 2023

Passive income is often portrayed as a simple and effortless way to achieve financial success. However, the reality is that it demands a considerable time investment, strategic marketing, and consistent support. Today I'm sharing my experience with "passive income" in the form of print on demand and digital products. #passiveincome #passiveincomeforcreatives #printondemand #digitalproducts

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Minimalism Made Me A Better Designer & Changed My Life Apr 24, 2023

Over the past few years minimalism has been painted in a negative light by the public but the true purpose behind minimalism can benefit our entire plant as a whole. Today I'm sharing how minimalism made me a better designer, improved various aspects of my life, and how you can start implementing it in your life now. #minimalism #minimalistdesign #branddesign #minimallogo

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Inside The Mind Of A Rising Brand Designer Apr 17, 2023

Discover the journey of a brand designer who took the plunge into full-time entrepreneurship! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of design, passion, and business success as our guest, Brands By Robin, shares valuable insights on building a thriving brand design business from the ground up. Get a behind the scenes look at overcoming challenges, utilizing design industry resources, and the power of Instagram for design clients.

An inspiring conversation packed with actionable tips and advice for aspiring brand designers and creative entrepreneurs! #DesignEntrepreneur #FullTimeDesigner #BrandingExpert #CreativeBusiness #DesignInspiration #SuccessStories

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Is Clapper or Lemon8 The New TikTok? Apr 10, 2023

Megan Gersch and I share our honest thoughts on the new TikTok "dupe" app Clapper and Lemon8. These platforms are brand new to the social media world and might be sticking around for awhile. Lemon8 was created by the same company that created TikTok and has massive potential to challenge instagram yet again.

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Pricing Guide For Designers Mar 27, 2023

Pricing yourself as a designer can be super hard which is why The Brief Collective created a 5 page designer pricing guide for free. We're going to be breaking down how the pricing guide works and why it's NOT a "plug & play" formula.

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The Personal Evolution Of Building A Design Business Mar 20, 2023

Today I’m joined by Jess from Prairie Glow Studio to discuss the personal evolution you experience as you’re building a business, stepping out of your comfort zone, raising your prices, and finding out who you are at your core.

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Embrace This Season Of Business & Life Mar 13, 2023

Your business & life are intertwined to an extent and there will always be ups & downs. This episode is all about embracing your current season of business & life, overcoming anxiety, and giving yourself grace during the process. ✨

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Underrated Design YouTubers & Limiting Beliefs With Viviana Graphics Mar 06, 2023

Today I'm joined by Viviana to discuss her design journey, what it's like to be an underrated design YouTuber, and limiting beliefs!

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"On Demand" Subscription Design Services With Noah Jennings Feb 27, 2023

Noah Jennings joins me today to discuss his "on demand" design subscription agency, design trends, and his 1 million + follower count on TikTok!

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Is The Design Industry Inclusive? Feb 20, 2023

Is the design industry actually inclusive or do we have a massive problem every creative needs to be working hard to change? Hania from Procrows Creative Co. shares her design journey and experience with ageism & racism among the design industry.

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How This Designer Is Landing Dream Clients With Her Social Media Page Series Feb 13, 2023

Hannah from Scene Design Studio (formerly Waldrige Web Co) is killing the social media game and today she's sharing details on how she came up with her new page series that's landing her dream clients left and right!! Hannah is also a DBA graduate and mom.

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What's The Purpose Of A "Design Coach" & Why Would You Want One? Feb 06, 2023

Ever wondered what a "design coach" is? Maybe you could benefit from one but don't know it or maybe you think that courses are just BS. Today I'm opening up about why I became a design coach and the struggles I have to deal with being in the education space while also running a design business.

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What Happens When Your Client's Logo Is Denied A Trademark? Jan 30, 2023

Joined by the face behind Corky Creative Co, Tati shares her insane client project where her client's logo was DENIED a trademark after project completion. Here's the full story, what happened, and what YOU can learn from it!

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How To Attract Your Ideal Clients Without "Selling" Jan 09, 2023

I've been using attraction marketing in my own design business for years to attract and book high ticket design clients. Today we're going to be going into detail about what "attraction marketing" is and how to implement it inside your own design business to book more clients without being "salesy"!

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Jobs We Had Before We Were Designers Jan 02, 2023

My co-founder of The Brief Collective & I discuss the jobs we had before we became designers and how those experiences shaped us into the business owners that we are today!

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Harvard For Designers Dec 26, 2022

Marisa from MB Creative Agency and my amazing co-founder behind The Brief Collective joins us on the podcast today to discuss building a design community, following your intuition, and what it means to pursue your dreams against all odds.

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It's Never Too Late To Change Career Paths... Dec 19, 2022

Today I'm joined by an extremely multi-passionate entrepreneur, mom, and DBA graduate as she shares her journey into the world of design.

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How This Designer Went From $99 Logos To Sending $8,000 Design Proposals Dec 12, 2022

Today one of my Design Biz Academy graduates is sharing her insane money mindset transformation shifts that allowed her to go from charging $99 for logos to sending $8,000 design project proposals.

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How To Get The F*** Over Your Fear Of Money $$$ Dec 05, 2022

I've never met anybody that didn't want to make a lot of money yet most of our society is terrified of it!! Today I'm giving you actionable steps & tips on how to shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance, get comfortable with money, and set some big goals for yourself.

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Staying Committed To Your Clients Nov 28, 2022

A good service provider is someone that follows through with their commitments. Let's discuss in detail how some designers fail to do this and how YOU can be different.

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Celebrity Design Clients With Pinkpony Creative Nov 21, 2022

Kristy from Pinkpony Creative is back sharing details about her recent celebrity client, Adobe Max, and talking all things package design.

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Quitting Your 9-5 To Be A Full Time Designer Nov 14, 2022

Today I'm joined by Bridget from Bridget Marie Design Co as she shares about her recent decision to quit her 9-5 and go full time as a designer NOT fully booked out. If you're looking for some motivation & tips to go full time as a self employed designer, this is the episode for you!

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This Designer Booked A $30K Client Nov 07, 2022

Every designer dreams of booking a $30,000 design client but is it worth the money? In today's episode Megan Weeks shares her experience booking a $30,000 design client.

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A Raw Inside Look At Burn Out Oct 31, 2022

I'm burnt out, here's what it really feels like.

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What To Include In Your Graphic Design Contract Oct 24, 2022

Creating a graphic design contract can be extremely tough when you're first starting out as a designer so today I'm sharing a lot of the clauses that I use in my own graphic design contract to protect both myself & my clients!

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Design Client Horror Stories 👻 Oct 17, 2022

Sharing some of my own design client horror stories & some anonymous horror stories from listeners for the month of October! Every designer is bound to come across a nightmare client at some point in their career but these stories can help you better prepare yourself for nightmare client situations.

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How A Design Challenge Turned Into A Design Agency With Pinkpony Creative Oct 10, 2022

What does it really take to build a design agency? Kristy, the face behind Pinkpony Creative is sharing more about how her 100 day design challenge turned into a design agency!

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Confronting The Designer That Copied Me Oct 03, 2022

The designer that copied my website has offered to be a guest on my podcast! They're sharing what led them to copying, what they learned, how it was handled, and how the entire incident completely transformed their design business.

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Recession Proofing Your Design Biz With Carli Anna Sep 19, 2022

Today I'm joined by one of my favorite design friends, Carli Anna, as we discuss ways to prepare your design business for the upcoming recession, quitting your 9-5, and being adaptable!

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My BIGGEST Designer Mistakes Sep 12, 2022

On the surface it can seem like some designers have it all together but I'm here to remind you that all of us make mistakes even the most experienced designers!

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Debunking High Ticket Design Client Myths Sep 05, 2022

Debunking some of the most common high ticket design client myths. I promise there ARE high ticket design clients out there waiting to discover your business & book a project with you.

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Becca Luna Breaks Down Her Design Journey To $1 Million In Sales Aug 29, 2022

Becca Luna shares her journey from high school drop out to successful designer with $1 million in sales last year alone. She is living proof that you do NOT need a design degree to grow a thriving design business!

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VIP Design Days Pros/Cons? Aug 22, 2022

VIP Design Days are a new emerging service in the design industry but are they right for you? Today I'm chatting with the queen of VIP Design Days as we discuss the pros & cons of adding this to your list of design services!

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Putting An End To Copycat Culture Aug 08, 2022

It's no secret that copycat culture is reeking havoc among the creative industry right now so today I'm joined by the creative director behind Highflier Powerhouse to discuss the long term effects of copycat culture and how we can put an end to it.

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7 Things That Repel Potential Design Clients Aug 01, 2022

We're chatting all about client repellant and some things you might be doing that are actually driving away your potential design clients!

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Why I Got Paid $2,000 For A TikTok & Landing Brand Deals Jul 25, 2022

Sharing more about why I got paid $2,000 for a 30 second TikTok video and how you can get started in the influencer marketing industry. This is one of my favorite ways to make additional income as a designer.

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Client Red Flags, Planning Ahead, & Entrepreneurship Jul 18, 2022

Ashley Wyatt from Monarch Design Co joins me on today's episode to discuss client red flags, her experience as a design professor at a university, and navigating entrepreneurship.

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How To Find Graphic Design Clients Jul 11, 2022

Wondering how to find graphic design clients? In today's episode I'm spilling all the tea about how to get design clients & sharing some of the embarrassing things I did to get clients when I first started my design business.

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The One Concept Method For Brand Designers Jul 04, 2022

Hayley Fedders from Studio Seaside joins me on today's episode to discuss why The One Concept Method is growing rapidly in popularity! We are also debunking some common misconceptions about this design process.

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Why Making Friends Is Hard As A Woman In Business Jun 27, 2022

Making "girlfriends" & building genuine friendships has always been a challenge but throw entrepreneurship in the mix and it gets even harder.

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Managing A Team & Nightmare Design Clients Jun 13, 2022

Today I'm joined by @chloecreativestudio to chat about what it's like to build out a design team and handle difficult design clients.

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TikTok Fame, Copycats, & Design Hacks Jun 06, 2022

Today I'm joined by @kelseyslaydesign to chat about the reality of TikTok fame, copycats in the design industry, and unusual design tips.

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How To Go From 0 To 6 Figures As A Designer May 30, 2022

Sharing my own personal 6 step process to go from 0 to six figures as a self employed designer.

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I'm Tired As F*** Of Social Media May 23, 2022

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.