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Welcome to The Daring Designers Club! A club full of all sorts of designers from graphic designers to pattern designers to illustrators. If you’re listening, you are now a member! And listening along to the podcast you’re going to hear all about running a successful, sustainable design business which doesn’t just keep your bank balance happy, but also makes you a happy business owner. Sounds good right?

Cat Byrne


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    5 Ways Booked Not Busy Makes Marketing Easier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 21:35


    Marketing your business doesn't have to feel overwhelming, confusing, or like a full-time job.In this episode, I'm sharing five ways my group program, Booked Not Busy, takes the pressure off your marketing and actually makes it feel easy?! I know, I know

    Leave Quiet Periods Behind for Good

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 21:31


    You know that feeling when everything goes quiet in your business?No enquiries, no new bookings, and suddenly you're second-guessing everything — your pricing, your content, your ability to even do this. In this episode, I'm sharing why those quiet periods happen (even when you're doing all the right things) and why they don't have to be your normal anymore.We're talking about the deeper reasons behind the feast-and-famine cycle so many creative business owners get stuck in, and what it really looks like to build a business that's booked in advance — peacefully, calmly, and in a way that actually supports you.Want to watch the replay of How to Get Booked Up Peacefully in 2025? Register here!✨ Booked Not Busy is now open for presale! If this episode resonated, and you're craving more consistency, more peace, and more dreamy clients booked in advance - you'll love this. Register for the workshop to get access to presale and an exclusive 1:1 bonus!Follow me on Instagram: @gattocreativementorDownload the Workload Wake-Up Call Calculator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 Ways Getting Booked Up Peacefully Makes Your Business Easier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 26:28


    Getting fully booked doesn't have to mean feeling constantly busy, overwhelmed, or on the edge of burnout.In this episode, I'm sharing 10 ways your business becomes so much easier when you get booked up peacefully - with the right clients, on the right schedule, and with a strategy that supports consistency in your income and energy.If you've been stuck in the feast & famine or burnout cycle, or just feel like running your business always feels harder than it should… this one's for you.Plus, I'm sharing how you can take this even further inside my free workshop: How to Get Booked Up Peacefully in 2025.

    Why You Need a Steady, Spacious & Evergreen Signature Service

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 21:58


    So many creative business owners are stuck in project chaos - reinventing the wheel every time a new enquiry comes in, adjusting timelines to fit around client demands, and burning out trying to make everything work. And it could be your offer that's creating the problem!In this episode, I'm sharing why building a steady, spacious, and evergreen signature service could bring more steadiness, flexibility and consistency into your business!✨ And I'd love for you to join me at my free workshop - How to Get Booked Up Peacefully in 2025! Register here!I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert, below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Sneaky Signs of Burnout You Could Be Ignoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 27:42


    You might not feel burnt out.You're showing up. You're getting through your to-do list. You're not lying on the floor crying (at least not today). But… things feel heavier than they should. The simplest tasks feel overwhelming. Your creativity feels off. You're either too busy or completely disconnected.In this episode, I'm talking about the quiet, sneaky signs of burnout that so many creative business owners have just gotten used to - the ones we often dismiss as “just being tired” or “having a lot on.”✨ And I'd love for you to join me at my free workshop - How to Get Booked Up Peacefully in 2025! Register here!I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert, below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Being Too Busy Is Holding You Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 21:42


    You're doing everything you can to keep your business moving forward and you're pushing to get booked and busy...But what if the very thing that feels like “progress” is actually the thing keeping you stuck?In this episode, I'm talking about the hidden ways constant busy-ness keeps creative business owners spinning their wheels, stuck in patterns that look productive… but leave you exhausted and unsure what's really working.✨ Ready to figure out what's really keeping your business so busy? Take my free 2-minute quiz to find out!I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert, below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Three Shifts to Get Out of the Endless Feast & Famine Cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 24:24


    A lot of creative service providers I work with come to me at this exact point in their business - in the midst of a feast & famine cycle. If you're stuck in a cycle of overworking one month and wondering where all your clients went the next, this episode is for you.I'm sharing three practical shifts that helped me break out of the endless feast & famine loop and build a more peaceful, predictable business.Download My Free Workload Wake-Up Call Calculator to figure out your personal capacity! You can download this here ✨I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert, below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Projects I Always Say No To

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 24:20


    There are certain projects I always say no to - not because of "red flags", not because they're TERRIBLE clients and not even because they're not potentially good projects... But because they're not my perfect people and they're not the most aligned clients I could work with. And it's important to me to say no to the "not-quite-there" projects, so I can say yes to the "oh-my-god-this-is-the-most-amazing-project" clients!I'm sharing the kinds of enquiries that could seem fine on the surface, but that I've learned aren't the best for me. These are the projects that I have found aren't best to keep my processes, my schedule and my creativity as peaceful as possible.Whether you're in a season of trying to say yes to everything or learning to hold your own boundaries with clients, I hope this episode reminds you that saying no is a powerful part of building a sustainable, spacious creative business.In this episode, I mention my Free Workload Wake-Up Call Calculator! You can download this here ✨I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert, below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Standing Out & Getting Booked Up in Saturated Creative Industries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 24:19


    Feeling like everyone is in a similar creative industry to you? Wondering how to stand out when things feel crowded and you can't stop comparing?In this episode, I'm sharing a quieter, more strategic approach to standing out in your own space so you can get booked up with perfect clients - even in saturated spaces. Because the truth is: your uniqueness is your superpower... but you have to know how to define it, share it, and shout it as loud as you can! (In your own way, of course!)If you've ever thought “there are too many people doing this - how can I stand out?” this one's for you.I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert, below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Make Consistent Marketing Easier

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 25:34


    If marketing feels like a never-ending chore, you're not alone. But what if you could add more joy into your marketing tasks so they feel lighter and easier - and eventually more consistent? In this episode, I'm sharing how to shift the way you approach marketing so it doesn't feel like a task you dread - because when it feels good, it's way easier to stay consistent.I'm booking 1:1 Breakthrough clients for May 2025 - Find out more and Apply HereAnd you can Download The Workload Wake-Up Call Here!I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert, below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    My Non-Negotiable Business Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 32:01


    In this episode, I'm sharing the business boundaries that keep my work peaceful and joyful. After a decade in business, I've found that boundaries are one of the key ways I can make - and keep - my business peaceful and spacious!I'm booking 1:1 Breakthrough clients for April 2025 - Find out more and Apply HereAnd you can Download The Workload Wake-Up Call Here!I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert, below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Undercharging is Stealing Your Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 25:06


    In this episode, I'm diving into a conversation about pricing, but not in the way you might expect. This isn't just about making more money. It's about how undercharging impacts your energy, creativity, and day to day experience in your business.You'll hear why pricing too low doesn't just affect your income - it affects your confidence, your client relationships, and even your love for your work. I'm sharing how undercharging leads to overthinking, burnout, and resentment, and why raising your prices is about so much more than profit - it's about creating a peaceful, sustainable business that actually feels good to run.If you've ever struggled with pricing or felt drained by your projects, this one's for you!I'm booking 1:1 Breakthrough clients for April 2025 - Find out more and Apply HereI really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert, below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How I Quit Instagram & Stayed Booked Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 29:02


    In this episode, I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes of how I pressed pause on Instagram - without the pressure, guilt, or fear of disappearing - and stayed booked up with dreamy clients in a peaceful schedule.You'll hear why I made the decision, the unexpected benefits that came from it, and the strategies that kept my client work flowing without constantly showing up online. If you've ever felt trapped in the content hamster wheel or wondered if social media is truly essential for booking clients, this one's for you!I'm booking 1:1 Breakthrough clients for April 2025! Apply to work with me hereI really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Let's Stop Your Constant Overwhelm

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 26:52


    In this episode, I'm sharing what helped me step out of the constant state of stress and start running my business with more ease, clarity, and control. If you're feeling stretched too thin, always playing catch-up, or wondering if it ever gets easier… this one's for you.Booked Not Busy is now closed until May! Join the waitlist here I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What Would I Do to Get Booked Up in 2025?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 30:07


    I've been booked up with dream clients in my business since 2017. But what would I do if I was starting right now? What would I focus on to go from stressed out, inconsistent and overworking to booked up peacefully?Booked Not Busy is open now! Join us here I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Make Your Creative Offer More Peaceful

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 27:02


    Your offer is your bread and butter. Being in client delivery means that how you feel in your projects is usually how you'll feel in your business - so how do you make your offer more peaceful? What are the elements you can refine to make it work so much better for you? Let me share my best offer tweaks with you!I also share more about my group program Booked, Not Busy which is opening on the 5th February! Or join the waitlist here for early access and the Build Your Booked Up Offer Bonus

    Burnt Out to Booked, Not Busy - My Experiences & Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 33:59


    I'm sharing more about my experience with going from extremely burnt out to booked up with a peaceful, stress-free work week! In the decade I've been running my business, I've gone through so many cycles of burnout from overworking to feast & famine to undercharging. Not only do I talk about what my journey looked like, I'm sharing the tips to get out of that place intentionally.I also share more about my group program Booked, Not Busy which is opening on the 5th February! Join the waitlist here ✨I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How I Plan My Client Booking Schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 26:02


    Let me share exactly how I plan my booking schedule for creative clients in my design studio. Every year, I plan my entire booking schedule for the whole year and this process helps me reach my income goals, create more space in my schedule and keep my creative business peaceful.Is it just about the organisation? Nope! In this episode, I share how this booking schedule is a full strategy and the pieces of the strategy that most creatives miss out which is why they stay busy and unpeaceful.I also share more about my group program Booked, Not Busy which is opening on the 5th February! Join the waitlist here ✨I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Behind the Scenes of My "Unbrand" (& New Podcast Name Reveal!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 17:42


    It's been a little while since you've seen me around here... but I'm back and the podcast has a brand new name! Wondering where The Daring Designers Podcast went? Well it's now The Peaceful Creatives Podcast and I can not wait to share more episodes.Why the name change? My own brand went through a big transformation at the end of 2024 in what I like to call my "unbrand"! Taking the two branches of my business and bringing them together to share all of the work I love to do. Get all of the behind the scenes of my thought process and then steps I went through to bring my unbrand to life!I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with me more:Follow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Building More Human-ness Into Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 17:35


    Have you ever thought about how we as humans bring so much uniqueness to our businesses - our experiences, our successes, our failures, our skills and struggles, our goals and versions of success... Yet we're often given the same steps to follow to get to where we want to be.As a mentor (and as a designer!), I love to bring more human-ness into the businesses of the designers I work with and I'd love to share some of my favourite lessons that I have learnt as I've tried to build my business with myself as a key focus. All of the messiness included!I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Follow Me On InstagramJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Choose Your Own Version of Consistency

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 22:22


    When it comes to consistency, we're told that this is a MUST DO in business. From consistent marketing (you have to post on Instagram five times a week, you have to create more video content, you have to engage with your audience every day), to showing up consistently (you should be working on your business every week, you should join more programs, you need to work on more passion projects) - we know consistency is a must.But what we're not told as much, is that you get to choose what consistency looks like for you. If your business is unique and your goals are unique, we will all also have a version of consistency that helps us reach those goals that are perfect for us and fit with our time, energy and creativity!Yes, consistency is so important. Because the consistency we can control (like marketing, visibility, engagement, development) helps us build consistency in the areas we have a little less control over (like monthly income, lead generation, project bookings and sales).So in this episode, I'm sharing some tips to help you find and develop what consistency can look like in your own business, so you can ignore the advice that isn't relevant to you!I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Follow Me On InstagramJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Business Beginner to Booking in Advance in Just One Year w/ Sarah from Design Gals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 49:17


    The Clubhouse is Open! My signature group mentoring program for designers is opening for this week only! If you'd like to learn more and work with me in 2024, you can sign up here ✨Today I'm chatting with the lovely Sarah from Design Gals! Sarah launched her business just over 12 months ago and has spent the entire time building her business with strategy, intention and her personal version of success in mind. After joining me in The Clubhouse, she work on not just trial and error and any old strategy, but considering the work she wanted to be doing, how she wanted to work, what she wanted from the future and how to make that happen. Less than a year on, Sarah was working with dream clients and booking up to three months in advance!In this episode, Sarah and I chat about how you can build intention and strategy into your design business right from the beginning so your business can be built on solid, sustainable foundations! We also share some amazing tips for those of you who are in the early stages of your business or want a fresh start to focus on your version of success.Head to @design.gals on Instagram to follow along with Sarah and see her amazing work :)I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join The Clubhouse my 12-month group mentoring programFollow Me On InstagramJoin the Free CommunityPodcast production by Sonics.io Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 Benefits to Booking Design Clients in Advance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 26:48


    The Clubhouse waitlist is Open! My signature group mentoring program for designers is opening on the 15th January for waitlist members to sign up with an exclusive 1:1 bonus! If you'd like to learn more and work with me in 2024, you can sign up to the waitlist here ✨I could have gone on for a really long time with this episode talking about the benefits of booking in advance! But I stopped at the twelve that I find are the most important and can have the biggest impact on your business, your wellbeing, your mindset, and your freedom.Booking my design clients in advance has been the main strategy that has helped me build my dream design business and I'd love to help you do the same ☺️I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join the waitlist for The Clubhouse my 12-month group mentoring programFollow Me On InstagramJoin the Free CommunityPodcast production by Sonics.io Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Focusing on Sustainability Over Quick Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 22:11


    The Clubhouse waitlist is Open! My signature group mentoring program for designers is opening on the 15th January for waitlist members to sign up with an exclusive 1:1 bonus! If you'd like to learn more and work with me in 2024, you can sign up to the waitlist here ✨When you have your eyes on big goals and know you have what it takes to get there, it can be easy to focus on whatever feels like it'll get you to where you want to be quicker. But sometimes the things that get us to reach those goals quicker are actually getting us further away from where we want to be in the long-term and further away from building a sustainable business.So how do we focus on sustainable elements in our business instead of quick results - even when we want the quicker results? Let's talk about it!I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join the waitlist for The Clubhouse my 12-month group mentoring programFollow Me On InstagramJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Make Your Design Business Marketing Easier

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 22:07


    The Clubhouse waitlist is Open! My signature group mentoring program for designers is opening on the 15th January for waitlist members to sign up with an exclusive 1:1 bonus! If you'd like to learn more and work with me in 2024, you can sign up to the waitlist here ✨Ok here's a biggy - I want your marketing in your design business to be SO much easier and I know it can be too!! We have such a set idea of what marketing has to be and what we have to achieve that we sometimes lose focus of the goal - connecting with dreamy clients in a way that works for you. Not building a huge audience, not getting the most views, not posting as much as possible.Let's chat through a few of my favourite tips to help make your marketing so much easier, take off the pressure and maybe you can even start to love marketing!I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join the waitlist for The Clubhouse my 12-month group mentoring programFollow Me On InstagramJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Stop Projects Draining Your Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 20:18


    I'm back with an episode all about confidence! One of the areas I see as the biggest drain in a designers confidence is IN your projects - getting feedback, waiting on clients, missing deadlines, and desperately wanting your work to be approved.I know this was one of my biggest areas of the old confidence wobbles - until I started working through the tips I'm sharing in this episode!I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join the waitlist for The Clubhouse my 12-month group mentoring programFollow Me On InstagramJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Raise Your Pricing Confidently

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 20:03


    I'm jumping into money chat this week and pairing it with my other favourite topic - confidence! Confidence and money are so wrapped up in each other and it can be so hard to set your pricing, quote your pricing, and raise your pricing, confidently.It sometimes feels like you're just plucking numbers out of thin air, seeing what other people charge and following the lead or even just agreeing to whatever your clients say their budget is. But being more confident with your pricing allows you to reach higher, dreamier income goals which can support so many other goals.I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join the waitlist for The Clubhouse my 12-month group mentoring programFollow Me On InstagramJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 Things You DON'T Need in Your Design Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 20:05


    This week, I'm talking about a few things you don't have to do in your design business (if you don't want to!) There are so many strategies, tasks, platforms etc that we're told we need to use in our business and I'd love for you to just do the things that work perfectly for you as a creative and a business owner. Just because they work for one person doesn't mean they work for everyone!I really hope you enjoy the episode! To hear more from me, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join the waitlist for The Clubhouse my 12-month group mentoring programFollow Me On InstagramJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Building Consistency From Scratch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 14:45


    In this first episode back, I'm sharing a little story from my week and the analogy I built from it all about consistency and how we hold ourselves back from consistency by making huge plans, comparing ourselves to others or trying to be perfect.I really hope you enjoy the episode! As mentioned in the episode, you can sign up for my weekly email series, The Confident Creative Expert below:Sign up for The Confident Creative ExpertI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Follow Me On InstagramJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Unsustainable Practices to Evolve Away From

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 22:20


    I'm talking sustainability again this week, and why wouldn't I, it's my favourite topic! Today I'm talking through four unsustainable business practices that you may be experiencing in your business that we need to evolve away from to have a sustainable, consistent and joyful design business.After sharing my own experiences in the last episode, I really wanted to chat about areas you can focus on to build more sustainability in your own business and create long-lasting foundations for your incredible business.I really hope you enjoy the episode! As mentioned in the episode, my group program for designers, The Clubhouse, is launching again in September and the waitlist is now open! Head to the link below to find out all about the program, take a tour behind the scenes, and learn about everything the designers who are currently in The Clubhouse have achieved!Find out more about The Clubhouse and join the waitlist here!I hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Follow Me On InstagramSign Up for My Fortnightly PostcardJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sustainability Lessons from 10 Years in Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 28:52


    As of this year, I have been running my design studio for ten years (!!), and in that time have managed to build my dream job which has been my most sustainable and secure job so far. We're so often told how working for yourself isn't sustainable and isn't secure that I just wanted to share a few lessons that I've learned in building my business with sustainability, consistency, and joy as my main priorities.This is more of a chatty episode where I talk through a few pivotal moments and lessons that have allowed me to have sustainability as a foundation in my business over the past 10 years!I really hope you enjoy the episode! As mentioned in the episode, my group program for designers, The Clubhouse, is launching again in September and the waitlist is now open! Head to the link below to find out all about the program, take a tour behind the scenes, and learn about everything the designers who are currently in The Clubhouse have achieved! Find out more about The Clubhouse and join the waitlist here!I hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Follow Me On InstagramSign Up for My Fortnightly PostcardJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Signs You're Ready for Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 25:31


    As we move through summer, get ourselves rested and start feeling inspired by our business, you may be thinking about your business and what works and what doesn't. And you may be feeling like something doesn't quite fit right at the moment - if this is the case, you're ready for change.I know change can be scary, but I like to look at it as moving to the next step and evolving your business to get it even closer to where you want to be. Change is good and necessary!Listen to this episode to figure out whether you're ready for change and what that can look like for your business.Want to step into being a Confident Creative Expert? Join my weekly email series and get the next email in your inbox next Monday!I hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Follow Me On InstagramSign Up for My Fortnightly PostcardJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Have a Break From Your Business This Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 20:48


    Time off is so important and I really want you to be taking restful and restorative breaks from your business so you can come back feeling rejuvenated and inspired! No checking your emails when you're away, no panicking about clients getting in touch, no worrying about switching off - just enjoying your rest and allowing yourself to come back as your best creative self!In my business, I take at least 12 weeks off a year (without any client dread!) and I'd love to help you create more space in your design business schedule.Here's a link to the free workshop I mentioned in the episode to help you schedule your time off in advance: How I Book Design Clients 4-6 Months in AdvanceI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Follow Me On InstagramSign Up for My Fortnightly PostcardJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Three Small Marketing Tweaks to Attract Dream Clients

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 13:11


    Do you find that you're being more consistent with your marketing but don't seem to be attracting dream clients? There are a few shifts you can make to make sure you're allowing yourself to shine to the right people and getting more enquiries from those dreamy clients - so I wanted to share three small tweaks you can make right now.These tips will allow you to stand out more and be magnetic to those perfect people who give you a steady flow of dreamy projects!Want to step into being a Confident Creative Expert? Join my weekly email series and get the next email in your inbox next Monday!I hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Follow Me On InstagramSign Up for My Fortnightly PostcardJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pep Talk - Will You Expand or Shrink?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 11:34


    Want to step into being a Confident Creative Expert? Join my weekly email series and get the next email in your inbox next Monday!I hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Follow Me On InstagramSign Up for My Fortnightly PostcardJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why You Feel Overwhelmed Right Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 22:04


    Are you feeling overwhelmed? It's not unfamiliar territory for us designers & creatives when we have all of the projects to work on, all of the admin, all of the marketing tasks, and all of the... millions of other things we need to do!I am no stranger to feeling overwhelmed and overworked but it's so tricky to keep your business moving or make your business sustainable when you constantly feel hectic and stressed.Want to step into being a Confident Creative Expert? Join my weekly email series and get the next email in your inbox next Monday!I hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Follow Me On InstagramSign Up for My Fortnightly PostcardJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Social Media: Get Out of the Numbers and In Control

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 21:03


    Today I'm chatting all about social media and how to get out of the numbers and in control of your marketing!I hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Follow Me On InstagramSign Up for My Fortnightly PostcardJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Five Pricing Myths That Stop You Raising Your Rates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 23:07


    I haven't chatted about money for a while so I wanted to share an episode about pricing! In the past, I've told myself so many things that I assumed were true about pricing - all of which stopped me from raising my rates and working towards my bigger income goals. As soon as I took control over my thoughts about pricing, I started to feel more confident and comfortable with pricing and could easily raise my prices (even tripling at times!)I hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Follow Me On InstagramSign Up for My Fortnightly PostcardJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Four Quick Client Process Tasks That Can Save You Hours

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 21:50


    I'm sharing four tasks that you can add to your to-do list that can take anywhere between one and a couple of hours and will start saving you time straight away! We get so overwhelmed with creating our client process that often we don't even start, it gets left behind and we use more and more time on our processes. Let's get started and build your client process a bit at a time! I hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Follow Me On InstagramSign Up for My Fortnightly PostcardJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why You're Not Getting Design Enquiries

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 23:54


    Today I'm chatting about a few reasons why you might not be getting enquiries in your design business! I am also sharing why although you might not need to worry about your lack of enquiries too much, there are a few things you can look over and analyse to connect with your dream clients and encourage more enquiries by showcasing your business and being authentic in your own way.I hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Follow Me On InstagramSign Up for My Fortnightly PostcardJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Your Biggest Clubhouse Questions Answered!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 26:44


    In this episode, I'm talking through the biggest questions I've been asked about my group mentoring program for designers, The Clubhouse. I share:What's included when you joinHow much time you need to commit to the programWhy it's 12 months accessWho is the program for?How much support you get from me as your mentorInvestment options and how to know when to make an investmentHow to start the program without overwhelmYou can find out everything you need to know about The Clubhouse below, including a guided tour video and stories and thoughts from current and past members:Find Out More About The Clubhouse!If you'd like to chat about The Clubhouse, feel free to drop me a message on Instagram @thedaringdesignersclub!I hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Follow Me On InstagramJoin the Free Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    All About My New Program for Designers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 31:09


    In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about my twelve-month group mentoring program for designers - The Daring Designers Clubhouse! The Clubhouse launched yesterday evening and I'm so excited to share all the things you need to know about the program, including:How I redesigned the program based on my previous programsThe values I wanted to build into the ClubhouseWhat is included with The ClubhouseThe keen bean and launch pricing and my thoughts about accessible pricingLaunch information and how you can join!You may also have heard that I ran an amazing workshop yesterday just for designers and you can watch the replay for a limited time! Head to the link below to watch the workshop back and for all the information you need to work with me as your mentor

    Eight Lessons for Eight Years in Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 28:55


    I realised a few days ago that in a couple of months, I'll be celebrating eight years full-time in my business! A business that I never thought I could make work and especially didn't think it would be in the amazing position it is today. Listen to me chat about the biggest lesson I learned in every year of running my business and I'd love to hear yours too!As you'll have heard, next week I'm running a free workshop - How I Book Design Clients 4-6 Months in Advance and I'd love to see you there! Use the link below to sign up and you'll get a link closer to the time :)Sign Up for How I Book Design Clients 4-6 Months in Advance - the Live Workshop!I hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join the Free CommunityFollow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    My Biggest Business Struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 25:13


    A few weeks ago, I shared three business consistency enemies and today I'm talking about my main business enemy in general - impatience!! Impatience affects so many parts of my business and the way I approach my goals and it's taken so long for me to deal with and manage feeling like I need to get somewhere urgently or like I can't celebrate wins along the way.As you'll have heard, I'm currently sharing a video series about how I'm re-building and re-imagining The Clubhouse with my waitlist of keen beans only! If you'd love to watch along and see some juicy behind the scenes, including designing sales pages, building a signature framework, and personalising the learning experience I'd love for you to join me below:Sign Up for The Clubhouse Keen Bean ListI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join the Free CommunityFollow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What Does Your Dream Workweek Look Like? - Bonus Audio Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 16:42


    Today's episode gives both a bit more guidance for you and a little sneak peek into my signature group mentoring program, The Clubhouse! I'm sharing one of the audio coaching episodes that is part of The Clubhouse to support the mentorship and guidance for the members. I really love these mini audio coaching guides and they have been so popular with my mentees so I hope you love it too.This audio coaching is all about identifying and crafting a vision of your dream work week so you can start taking steps to make it a reality!As you'll have heard, for the next few weeks, I'll be sharing a video series about how I'm re-building and re-moulding The Clubhouse with my waitlist of keen beans only! If you'd love to watch along and see some juicy behind the scenes, including designing sales pages, building a signature framework, and personalising the learning experience I'd love for you to join me below:Sign Up for The Clubhouse Keen Bean ListI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join the Free CommunityFollow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Three Enemies of Design Business Consistency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 19:41


    We're continuing with consistency! Today I'm talking about three reasons you might be struggling with consistency in your business and how you can work through them to create consistent marketing, show up consistently and be a reliable and visible presence.Did you hear me talking about The Clubhouse and want to sign up to be a keen bean? You'll also get access to a free workshop as soon as you whizz over your details!Sign Up for The Clubhouse Keen Bean ListI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join the Free CommunityFollow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Small Changes That Make Your Income More Consistent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 13:57


    Let's chat about some small tweaks you can make to your design business to make your monthly income more consistent - no passive income, no big business restructuring - just little changes that can help take you from feast and famine to consistent and secure!To hear me sharing more about creating a joyful and sustainable design business, sign up for my fortnightly newsletter below!Sign Up For The Daring Designers Club NewsletterI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join the Free CommunityFollow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is Perfectionism Stopping Your Business Growth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 18:50


    In this episode, I'm talking about perfectionism - the effect it can have on your business, why it's tricky to shake off and how to put it behind you to start taking the "done is better than perfect" approach!To hear me sharing more about creating a joyful and sustainable design business, sign up for my fortnightly newsletter below!Sign Up For The Daring Designers Club NewsletterI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join the Free CommunityFollow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How Can Burnout Manifest in Your Design Business?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 25:59


    In this episode, we're chatting about the different types of burnout and how they can show within your business and yourself! Plus some personal anecdotes sharing my experience with burnout through all stages of my business and how I've learnt to spot it before it becomes a serious problem for you.To hear me sharing more about creating a joyful and sustainable design business, sign up for my fortnightly newsletter below!Sign Up For The Daring Designers Club NewsletterI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join the Free CommunityFollow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Prioritising Your Creative Energy w/ Alice from Creative Babes Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 38:49


    In the first guest episode of 2023, I'm chatting with Alice from Creative Babes Club! We're talking about Alice's perfect topic - prioritising your creative energy as a designer who runs a business. We talk about what can happen if you don't put yourself first, how setting boundaries can preserve your creativity and filling up your creative cup.Find more from Alice here:Creative Babes Club Website@creativebabesclub on InstagramTo hear me sharing more about creating a joyful and sustainable design business, sign up for my fortnightly newsletter below!Sign Up For The Daring Designers Club NewsletterI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join the Free CommunityFollow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Design Business "Shoulds" You Can Absolutely Ignore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 22:23


    In this episode, we're chatting about some of the "shoulds" we hear floating around that you can completely ignore (or at least put your own spin on!), how to navigate hearing a "should" that hits home and why thinking for yourself can lead to reaching your own version of success quicker.To hear me sharing more about creating a joyful and sustainable design business, sign up for my fortnightly newsletter below!Sign Up For The Daring Designers Club NewsletterI hope you enjoy today's podcast and head to the links below to connect with The Daring Designers Club more:Join the Free CommunityFollow Me On Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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