Resourceful Designer: Strategies for running a graphic design business
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Resourceful Designer: Strategies for running a graphic design business
Wouldn't it be nice if you could spend more time designing and less time worrying about your design business? Resourceful Designer offers tips, tricks and resources for freelancers in order to help streamline your graphic design and web design business so you can get back to what you do best… Design...
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5 Mistakes That Can Damage Your Design Career - RD352
Welcome back to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and today I want to open up about five major mistakes that can seriously damage your design...
The ROI of FREE - RD351
Hey there, my design friend! Today on Resourceful Designer, I want to share a story about why I was genuinely happy that a client didn't pay their inv...
Facing Impostor Syndrome - RD350
Hey there, it's Mark from Resourceful Designer. Have you ever looked at your own design work and thought, "I'm not good enough to charge for this," or...
How to Generate More Word of Mouth Referrals - RD349
Hey fellow designers, welcome back to another episode of Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and today I'm diving into a topic that every design...
The Four Power Questions Every Designer Should Ask Clients - RD348
Hey there, my friends! Welcome back to another episode of Resourceful Designer. Today I want to share something that could really transform the way yo...
Design Better by Doing Less - RD347
Today, I want to talk about something that might sound a little counterintuitive at first: how stepping away from your design business to enjoy hobbie...
Why You Should Work for Someone Else Before Becoming a Freelancer - RD346
Freelancing feels like freedom, but the fastest route often runs through a paycheck first. In this episode, I show how working on a team accelerates y...
The Two Sides Of A Solopreneur Designer - RD345
I recently attended WordCamp Canada, a community gathering of WordPress enthusiasts, where I gave a presentation on the pitfalls of your About page....
Be Careful What You Ask: A Lesson in Getting Valuable Feedback - RD344
Welcome to another episode of Resourceful Designer. I'm your host, Mark, and today, I've got an interesting topic inspired by a friend's podcast. You...
Generational Clients, And how to Lose Them - RD343
In this episode of Resourceful Designer, I share a cautionary tale about losing generational clients and the critical lesson I've learned from my mist...
Redefining Your Introductory Hook To Capture Clients - RD342
In this episode of Resourceful Designer, I delve into the crucial aspect of redefining your introductory hook to capture clients effectively.
I...
Engage More, Talk Less - The Key to A Thriving Design Business - RD341
Welcome back to another insightful episode of Resourceful Designer, where today's message is all about the art of engagement over trivial chatter. I'm...
Are Your Design Clients Time Or Money Minded - RD340
Welcome to episode 340 of Resourceful Designer. Today we're diving into an intriguing question: Are your design clients time or money minded? We'll un...
Accepting Credit Card Payments - RD339
In this episode of Resourceful Designer, I delve into the topic of accepting credit card payments from clients. I received an email from Phil, thankin...
Handing Over Your Working Files: Yes or No - RD338
Have you ever been in a sticky situation where a client has asked for your working files?
In this episode of Resourceful Designer, I delve deep...
Backing Up: It's Better To Be Safe Than Sorry - RD337
On this episode of Resourceful Designer, I delve into the critical topic of backups. Through two poignant real-life stories, I stress the importance o...
Persistence Will Pay Off - RD336
Hey there, it's Mark, and in this episode, "Persistence Will Pay Off," I want to talk to you about the challenges of running a design business. Whethe...
Presenting Your Designs To Clients: You're Doing It Wrong - RD335
In this episode of Resourceful Designer, I discuss a common mistake designers make when presenting their work to clients.
Drawing from my own ex...
Sure, You Can Do It, But Should You? - RD334
In this episode of Resourceful Designer, I share my journey as an entrepreneur and the pivotal role delegation has played in shaping the success of my...
2024 Design Trends by Freepik.com - RD333
Exploring Design Trends: A Dive into FreePik's 2024 Trend Report
Click here to see the trend report: https://www.freepik.com/visual-trends-2024<...
You Need A Thick Skin To Be A Designer - RD332
Welcome to this episode of Resourceful Designer, where I explore the topic of thick skin in the world of design.
Reflecting on my 30+ years as a...
6 Pricing Hacks To Land Hesitant Clients - RD331
Welcome to Resourceful Designer, the podcast where I explore the ins and outs of running a successful design business.
In today's episode, title...
Take Back Your Time With A Time Audit - RD330
Welcome to episode 330 of Resourceful Designer, where I explores the concept of reclaiming lost time through a "time audit." J
Listen as I delve...
A Look Back - A Look Ahead - 2023 Edition - RD329
Thank you for your continued interest in what I do at Resourceful Designer. I appreciate you more than you know. Many great resources are available fo...
Using Pitch Work To Grow Your Design Business - RD328
In this episode of Resourceful Designer, I explore the concept of pitch work as a powerful tool for growing your design business.
I explain the...
10 Steps Toward Design Business Success - RD327
Welcome back to Resourceful Designer!
In today's episode, titled "10 Steps Toward Design Business Success," I have an incredible lineup of tips...
Tell Your Design Clients What You Do - RD326
Welcome to episode 326 of Resourceful Designer. In this episode, I highlight the importance of informing your clients about your full range of service...
Logo Package Swatch with Michael Bruny-Groth - RD325
Welcome back to another episode of Resourceful Designer!
In today's episode, I welcomes a special guest, Michael Bruny-Groth, the creator of Log...
You Are An Expert - RD324
Welcome to episode 324 of Resourceful Designer, titled "You Are An Expert." In today's episode, I share a personal story that taught him a valuable le...
The Most Important Question To Ask Design Clients - RD323
Welcome back to Resourceful Designer! In today's episode titled "The Most Important Question You Can Ask Your Design Client," I reveal a simple questi...
Designing Success: Applying 'Selling the Invisible' to Your Graphic Design Business - RD322
In this episode of Resourceful Designer, I delve into the world of modern marketing and share my insights from the influential book, Selling the Invis...
Beyond The clock: The Pitfalls of Hourly Rates for Designers - RD321
On today's episode of Resourceful Designer, I discuss the pitfalls of hourly rates for designers. Inspired by a conversation in a design-related Faceb...
Navigating Pro Bono Design Work for Non-Profits and Charities - RD320
Hey, design enthusiasts! In this episode, we're diving into the world of pro bono design work for nonprofits and charities. We'll demystify the differ...
The Curse Of Knowledge - RD319
In this episode, I'm diving deep into a topic that hits close to home for many of us in the design world: the Curse of Knowledge. I'm sharing personal...
You Can't Read The Label From Inside The Jar - RD318
Welcome to Resourceful Designer, the podcast that helps designers thrive in their creative careers. In today's episode, titled "You Can't Read The Lab...
Make A Living Designing Logos with Ian Paget - RD317
In this episode of Resourceful Designer, I'm joined by special guest Ian Paget of LogoGeek, author of the new book Make A Living Designing Logos. Ian...
Hiatus Announcement
Resourceful Designer is going on a short hiatus. Please stay subscribed for when I return with more great tips, advice and resources for starting and...
A Graphic Design Cleanup - RD316
It's the beginning of spring here in Canada. And with spring comes a desire to put all the messes of winter behind us and clean things up as we prepar...
Turning Your Design Style Into A Niche - RD315
Have you ever thought of turning your design style into a niche? You're lying to yourself if you say you don't have one. Every designer has a design s...
Throwback - Ep. 17 - Being A Freelance Graphic Designer Could Hurt Your Business
This is a throwback episode, replaying episode 17, Being A Freelance Graphic Designer Could Hurt Your Business. For any links or to leave comments, pl...