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Providing a judgement free space to discuss controversial design topics and expose the raw truth about life as a designer. Hosted by Kenzi of Kenzi Green Design, a North Carolina based brand and web design studio. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theunapologeticdesigner/support

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    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Top 5 Sales Call Mistakes Designers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 14:42


    We've coached hundreds of designers inside Design Biz Academy University, which means we've seen the most common mistakes that are costing creatives the sale. In today's episode, we're breaking down exactly what those missteps are, so you can skip the trial-and-error and start closing clients with confidence.⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    She ran ads and got design clients

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 33:36


    Jenna decided to run ads during a slower season in her design business and the results were game-changing. Within just a few months, her books were full and she was able to turn them off entirely. In this episode, we dive into how ads can amplify a solid business foundation, and why they're not a quick fix for deeper issues that need real strategy.Follow Jenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    She Escaped A Cult & Built A Multi-Six Figure Design Business

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 48:37


    Bethany escaped a cult that taught women were only meant to be wives and mothers. She rebuilt her life, launched her own multi-six figure design business, and now empowers other women to reclaim their independence and step into their power.Follow BethanyUnbreakable Brands Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    Design Courses That Sell You Dreams vs. Mentorship That Builds Results

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 46:40


    In this episode we are breaking down the difference between surface-level get rich quick “schemes” and real mentorship that actually moves the needle in your design business. If you've ever felt burned by online education, this one's for you.Follow Marci⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    How She Went From $600 Logos to $3500 Clients in Under A Year

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 39:42


    Hali is juggling life with three toddlers and launched her graphic design business less than a year ago. With a niche focus on photographers, she landed her very first client at $600. Fast forward, and she's now celebrating her first $3,500 project, all by implementing the proven strategies we teach inside Design Biz Academy.In this breakdown, Hali shares exactly which pieces of the DBA framework created the biggest shift in her business and how she's already setting her sights on her first $5K client.Follow Hali⁠⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    "I thought nobody would pay if I was from Cuba" (booked $11K client)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 36:33


    Melissa's story is proof that where you start doesn't define where you can go. From losing her mom to battling limited Wi-Fi access in Cuba, she still found the strength to pursue her business, join Design Biz Academy, and ended up booking her first $11K client. Her journey is nothing short of inspiring.Follow Melissa⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    Her Fonts Got Her Booked by Kendra Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 41:24


    Meg Burk shares how she started her design business, By Meg Burk, how font creation grew her income, and how it led to a dream project with Kendra Scott.Follow Meg⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    Are $500 clients actually worse than $5,000 clients?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 14:25


    We've all heard it: $500 clients are picky, while the $5K clients barely think twice. But why does this happen? We're diving into the financial psychology behind this stereotype, unpacking the mindset shifts, value perceptions, and energy dynamics that shape how clients show up at different price points.⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    Victim Mentality vs Empowered: The ONE Belief Blocking Your Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 23:21


    The most successful designers have one thing in common: an empowered mindset. They don't get stuck and complain, they find solutions to keep it moving when challenges arise. In this episode, we're calling out the victim mentality that keeps so many creatives broke, overwhelmed, and burned out. If you're constantly blaming your circumstances, you're giving away your power. ⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    I fired my dream client

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 14:40


    Not every design project works out...even the ones you're most excited about. This episode is a reminder to trust your gut because sometimes, you and a client just aren't the right match and that's okay. It's business, not personal.⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    My $10K Design Business Rebrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 17:05


    Last year, I poured nearly $10,000 into rebranding my own design business—hiring a copywriter, planning a full-scale photoshoot, revamping my website, and even bringing in another brand designer for support. I went all in, expecting a seamless transformation. But reality had other plans. Here's what worked, what flopped, and what I've learned from this experience.⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    The Marketing Strategy I'm Using To Book Clients In 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 11:24


    I'm using something completely new to book clients in 2025—something I've never done before. And no, it doesn't require sending weekly newsletters or posting every single day. In this episode, I'm breaking down this fresh strategy, how it works, and why it might just be the game-changer you've been looking for!⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    Do You Have What It Takes To Become An 'Industry Leader'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 13:53


    From my beginnings as a freelancer to evolving into an established high-ticket designer and educator, I've gained invaluable insights into what it truly takes to become an industry leader. Today, I want to shed light on some of the challenges you'll face when stepping into this role.⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    Building Financial Security As A Designer (without a budget tracker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 19:00


    Right now, I could take an entire year off from my design business, and it would continue paying me as if I was working full time. I know many freelancers hesitate to take the leap, fearing there's no financial security in running their own business so today I want to share how I've been able to do this as a solo designer with no team or digital products. How Minimalism Changed My Life ⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    "I booked a $7K client and instantly felt scared"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 33:05


    Alyssa is a successful designer and DBA University graduate. In this episode, she opens up about the internal challenges she's faced, how she shifted her mindset to overcome imposter syndrome, and the journey to landing high-ticket clients after her design work went viral online for all the wrong reasons. This is a raw, powerful story of resilience and growth. Follow Alyssa ⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    What Makes A 'High Value Designer' (it's not money)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 9:37


    "High value" often gets mistaken for "high price tag" but being a high-value designer is about crafting an exceptional experience and delivering results that truly stand out. It's not the price tag that defines value; it's the impact and the quality of what you bring to the table. ⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    "I only had $800 left, and one mindset shift changed everything"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 27:02


    With just $800 left from her last paycheck, Veronica transformed her mindset and landed her first $5,000 client, unlocking a newfound confidence and stepping into the role of the expert she was always meant to be. In this episode, she breaks down the game-changing shifts that took her from struggling with $200 clients to confidently booking high-ticket clients in just a few months. Follow Veronica ⁠⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    $25K/month as a brand + web designer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 36:01


    With zero formal design experience and a background as a chiropractor, Erica made the leap into the world of full-time design, niching down in the health & wellness space. In this episode, she shares her journey going from making $3K a month to having her first $25K month within the same year! If you've ever doubted your ability to pivot or dream bigger, this is the story you need to hear. ⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    How To Overcome Common Designer Mindset Blocks *COACHING LESSON*

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 41:48


    Your mindset might be the very thing standing between you and booking high-ticket clients or scaling your design business. Today, Coach Marisa and I are diving into the most common mindset blocks we see holding designers back—and, more importantly, how to overcome them so you can increase your revenue and business growth. Watch On YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefcollective Join Social Butterfly Club → https://thebriefcollective.com/social-butterfly-club Trauma Dump Episode → https://youtu.be/ztrQgO3cxbM?si=zmxT6Sk0kBLdNKMy (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    A Monthly Marketing Membership Exclusively For Designers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 10:15


    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! Join Social Butterfly Club → https://thebriefcollective.com/social-butterfly-club (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 30:44


    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. Follow Emma → https://www.instagram.com/desertraindesign/Free Designer Pricing Guide → https://view.flodesk.com/pages/641cae0cfdc205d62dc7f1a9 RSVP To Client Horror Stories Night → https://thebriefcollective.com/dba-client-horror-stories-night (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    Nail Your Brand Messaging & Positioning With Jen Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 40:41


    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! Follow Jen → https://www.instagram.com/hellojunecreative/ (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    Going Back To A 9-5 After Building A Design Business With Tiff Cheng

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 22:43


    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. Follow Tiff → https://www.instagram.com/bytiffc/ (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    "I did 40 VIP days and burned out"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 33:44


    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. Follow Michelle → https://www.instagram.com/michellemariestudio/ (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    The Great Reset (2024 Trauma Dump)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 34:28


    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. The bartender reading our email: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_dQ-wgRgZ7/ Coach Marisa's episode on not being able to pay the nanny: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/episodes/I-couldnt-pay-the-nanny-then-I-booked-a-14K-design-client-e2l88ek/a-a7qeivn (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    "I was scammed out of $18K by a graphic design agency"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 46:57


    For the first time ever, we get to hear from a client's perspective - where her design vision turned into a high ticket nightmare. This episode explores the complexities of client relationships, communication, and the critical role of discernment in the design process. If you're looking to hire a designer or are a designer yourself - this episode is a MUST LISTEN! Follow Katrina → https://www.instagram.com/katrinaforeal/ (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    Why High Ticket Projects Aren't Always The Most Profitable with Foxtrot Branding

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 48:11


    Amanda & Cass at Foxtrot Branding reveal why those $20K projects, while impressive, aren't always as profitable as they seem. In this episode, they break down the hidden challenges behind big-ticket clients, offering insights into why sometimes, less can be more when it comes to profitability. Follow Them → https://www.instagram.com/Foxtrotbranding/ (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    How To Responsibly Share Your Opinion On Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 16:44


    In light of a significant event this week involving two prominent designers, I felt compelled to make this episode. Whether you're building a brand, fostering a community, or sharing your experiences online, this episode is a must listen. I'll be sharing what it truly means to be transparent in a responsible way and how our actions online can impact the lives of others. (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 30:05


    Asia booked $18K worth of design projects after enrolling in Design Biz Academy University at The Brief Collective. In this episode, we discuss her design journey, how she attracted graphic design clients, and the mindset shifts she had to make in order to get here. If you're a designer wanting to grow your brand & website design business, this episode is for you! Follow Asia → https://www.instagram.com/aiscreates/ (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    De-Glamorizing Corporate Design Life With Elizabeth McCravy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 53:34


    Elizabeth McCravy shares details about her design journey, transitioning from the glamorized corporate design world to discovering her true calling in freelancing. In this episode, we unpack the misconceptions about working for others, challenge societal views on 'work,' and explore why your career doesn't have to be something you dread. Follow Elizabeth → https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    I paid $5K for a Pinterest Manager - here are the results

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 9:28


    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. (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    Day Rates Are Cannibalizing Your Other Offers With Laura Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 46:42


    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. Follow Laura → https://www.instagram.com/lauraevans.co (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠ 

    Revisit Your Creative Childhood With The Logo Lassie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 75:39


    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. Morgan's AI Mockup Workshop → https://gumroad.com/a/332576275/bslxgh Follow Morgan → https://www.instagram.com/thelogolassie/ (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠ 

    Mismatched Clients & Business Growth with Lucy Eden Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 40:52


    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. Follow Lucy → https://www.edenbrands.us/links (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠ 

    “I couldn't pay the nanny then I booked a $14K design client”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 25:46


    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. (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp Unlock Secret Episodes → https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course
Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner

    Booking $7K Clients With Only 1200 Instagram Followers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 30:03


    Designers often times think they need a "viral video" or huge following to book clients but that could not be further from the truth! In today's episode, Bri a DBA graduate and designer, shares her experience building a design business that attracts dream clients while having LESS than 1200 followers on Instagram. Follow Bri → https://www.instagram.com/untamedstudios.co/ (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp Unlock Secret Episodes → https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/courseShare Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9  Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner 

    Radical Self Responsibility With Kelsey At Coming Up Roses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 47:32


    Radical self responsibility is required to build a successful business and in today's episode, Kelsey from Coming Up Roses shares her tips for squiggly creatives, the dilemma of perfectionism, and the lessons she has learned transitioning from designer to coach.  Her private podcast → ⁠https://unique-frost-816.myflodesk.com/h96k3n8n50⁠ Follow Kels On Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/cominguproses.co/ (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp Unlock Secret Episodes → https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/courseShare Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9  Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner 

    Attracting a $10K Client On Threads

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 14:31


    Learn how I attracted a $10K design client using the app Threads. This app is great for those of you who have trouble consistently posting video content and want to explore a different platform other than Instagram & TikTok! DBA Summer Sales Camp → https://thebriefcollective.myflodesk.com/b6fmngivub Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

    Peek Inside A $250,000 Project With Kady Sandel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 42:03


    Ever wondered what working on projects over $100K is like? In this episode, Kady Sandel of Aventive Academy reveals her experience collaborating with a branding agency on a $250,000 project, securing clients exclusively through SEO, and leveraging networking to launch her design business. Wealthy Client Blueprint → https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/ Follow Kady On Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/aventiveacademy/ Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

    "my designs are in Nordstorm but nobody knows" With Emy Dyer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 45:41


    Picture your designs being worn by celebrities, showcased on television, and stocked in the most popular stores. Now, imagine that despite this success, your role as the creative force behind these products remains unknown. This was the reality for Emy Dyer, and she's ready to reveal more about her journey and the experiences that shaped her design career. Emy's YouTube Video → https://youtu.be/H0xD1JzoLVk?si=wM09bCIftC01ndG8 Follow Emy On Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/itsemydyer/ Her Website → https://emydyer.com/ Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

    LinkedIn Gives Us The Ick With Design By Emma Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 33:59


    Emma is a designer located in the UK and shares her journey going from corporate to print shop side hustle to full time brand & web designer. We also dive into our feelings regarding the current state of various social media platforms as designers. Follow Emma → https://www.instagram.com/designbyemmastudio/ Her Print Shop → https://www.instagram.com/designbyemmaltd/ Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

    I launched a new service and no one signed up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 15:32


    I launched a new service and it totally flopped. I did teasers, email marketing, a waitlist, and all the things you're "supposed to do" but it didn't matter. Here's how I handle things when they don't workout as intended. Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

    What We've Learned From 5 Rebrands

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 20:35


    My co-founder behind The Brief Collective and I discuss what we've learned from rebranding multiple times as designers over the years. Everyone knows branding yourself as a designer is hard and this episode uncovers what limiting beliefs, barriers, and mindset blocks we've had to break through to get to where we are. Our Workshops → https://thebriefcollective.com/resources Follow The Brief Collective → https://www.instagram.com/thebriefcollective/ Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

    Booking A $15,000 Client After Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 32:18


    Ayanna shares how she was able to overcome imposter syndrome as a designer which allowed her to book her first $15,000 client project. If you're struggling with comparison, confidence, or simply want to learn hear how other designers are booking high ticket clients, this episode is for you! Follow Ayanna → https://www.instagram.com/ayanni.psd/ Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

    From College Dropout To Successful Brand Designer And Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 26:15


    Kendra shares her transformational story in this episode going from a self proclaimed college dropout to a mother and successful brand design business owner. If you need encouragement or an ounce of hope, this episode is for you. Follow Kendra → https://www.instagram.com/kendraco.design/ Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

    Should You Attend A Designer Retreat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 26:06


    Our team at The Brief Collective just got back from hosting our first ever in person designer retreat where we got to meet some of our DBA graduates in real life, make content, and connect on a whole new level. In this episode, we are sharing more about the experience and what it took to make it happen! Follow The Brief Collective → https://www.instagram.com/thebriefcollective/ Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

    Talent Is Not Enough - What It Really Takes To Win In Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 28:13


    Colleen worked in the corporate world but wanted to start her own design business for more freedom. However, she found herself working twice as hard for less pay as a freelancer. In this episode, she shares the exact steps she took to get out of the starving artist mentality and create a design business that is truly sustainable. Follow Colleen → https://www.instagram.com/colleengoldhorn_creativeco Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

    How Undercharging Can Ruin Your Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 24:44


    Often times we think we're doing someone a favor by pricing our services low but in reality we are doing BOTH ourselves and clients a disservice. In this episode, Marisa and I share how pricing one of our programs too low created serious consequences for our brand. Starving Artist Workshop → https://thebriefcollective.myflodesk.com/break Follow The Brief Collective → https://www.instagram.com/thebriefcollective/ Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

    Get More Done By Entering Your Flow State

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 11:16


    Your flow state is a magical place, it's where you're having so much fun doing an activity that you lose track of time and do your best work. Flow state allows me to get more done faster and of higher quality so today I want to share some tips about how to enter your flow state. Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

    “I was job hunting and convinced my business was ending”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 51:52


    After building a successful design business, hiring team members, growing her social media, and working with lots of different industries, Katie found herself in a dry spell and truly thought her design business was ending forever. Listen to find out what she did to save her business and how she's redefining success as a creative. This is one of the most vulnerable and candid conversations to ever air on the podcast, it's a must listen for any designer. Follow Katie → https://www.instagram.com/rareform.studio Her Website → https://rareformstudio.co.uk/ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

    This Designer Changed One Thing And Went Viral

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 31:04


    Going viral might appear to happen "overnight" but in this episode we discuss why Emily's video went viral and what she has been doing for years leading up to this point. We also take a deep dive into the aftermath of a viral video and discuss some reasons you may NOT want to go viral. Follow Emily → https://instagram.com/augustavehouse Her Podcast → https://augustavehouse.com/podcast Design Biz Academy → https://thebriefcollective.com/course Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9 Podcast IG Page → https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunapologeticdesigner/support

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