Podcasts about freelance graphic designer

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For freelancer Graphic Designers, the grind is real—low-paying clients, endless revisions, and that sinking feeling of being stuck. But Kady Sandel knows a thing or two about breaking free. Starting her journey hustling on Craigslist, Kady turned $65 logo gigs into $35K projects and built a thriving creative agency.This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we're joined by Kady Sandel, a Freelance Graphic Designer turned agency owner who went from hustling on Craigslist to landing massive clients and building a thriving creative business. Together, we dig into why so many freelancers hit a ceiling and the brutal truth about what it takes to scale.In this episode you'll discover:• How to set higher rates and land premium projects• The power of niching down and targeting the RIGHT clients• Real strategies from Kady's journey—from Craigslist hustler to six-figure dealsIf you're ready to ditch low-paying clients and start commanding the rates you deserve, this episode is your no fluff guide to scaling for success.It's time to learn from the best, embrace the hustle, and charge what you're worth.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

Text us your questions, and we'll address them in the show!In this episode of Earning by Design, I dive deep into the world of finding your first design client. We will explore 15 powerful strategies you can use to get started,  whether you're an introvert or an extrovert.  Even if you've already secured your first client, this episode is a goldmine! The strategies I talk about in here go beyond just landing your initial project. You'll discover powerful tactics to build a steady stream of high-quality clients who value your services and keep your design business thriving.Key Points:15 Strategies to Land Your First Design ClientMethods for Introverts and ExtrovertsUtilizing LinkedIn, Cold Emails, Online Communities, and Social MediaCollaborations, Guest Posting, Networking Events, and WorkshopsImportance of Experimentation and Stepping Outside Your Comfort ZoneCONNECT WITH ME! Website: https://4thecreatives.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/4thecreatives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4thecreatives/

In today's episode, we're diving into the critical reason why freelancers give up, as well as how to generate client referrals and recurring business, which are pivotal indicators of your business's maturity. I'll share my insights on how to cultivate relationships that not only last but also help propel your business forward through consistent income and client loyalty. If you feel your job isn't delivering what you expected, and you want someone to demystify what separates successful designers from those who throw in the towel too soon, then you won't want to miss this episode.CONNECT WITH ME! Website: https://4thecreatives.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/4thecreatives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4thecreatives/

Embarking on my own business adventure, I faced the classic conundrum many freelance designers encounter—choosing between the singular "I" or the collective "we" to describe my business and services. In this episode, I share the evolution of my brand, from the solo-run Elyse Designs to Principium Studio, and how this choice impacted not just branding but also client interactions. My personal journey underscores the importance of aligning language with business structure and vision.Whether you're flying solo or dreaming of an agency, this discussion provides the necessary insights to guide you through the intricacies of self-representation in the graphic design industry.CONNECT WITH ME! Website: https://4thecreatives.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/4thecreatives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4thecreatives/

In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview a seasoned designer with over 30 years of experience who has turned into a full-time graphic design educator. This educator is helping the next generation of graphic designers gain real-world experience as part of their high school curriculum. David shares wisdom for new and seasoned designers based on his extensive career.Connect with David:The Design Rescue Program: https://www.edhsdesignrescue.com/The Design Rescue YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBQxyDw4xzi-L2uGpvt8shQDavid Block's Design Site: https://www.davidblock.net/More about David:David is a graphic designer and educator with a career that started in 1991 after discovering his passion for design while working at a mall kiosk. His journey took him from early web design ventures with his father to earning a Bachelor's in Graphic Design from The Art Institute of California - Orange County. David spent significant time at Experian, evolving from a Senior Graphic Designer to an Interactive Art Director, and co-created the Handable Phone Grip, a testament to his interest in functional design.In 2015, David transitioned to education, teaching Digital Design and Visual Communications at North Orange County ROP, El Dorado High School. He founded the 'Design Rescue Studio,' a program that combines academic learning with real-world projects, and launched 'The Design Rescue Show' on YouTube to extend his educational reach. Currently, he balances teaching with running his freelance design business, continuously learning and adapting to the ever-changing design landscape.CONNECT WITH ME! Website: https://4thecreatives.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/4thecreatives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4thecreatives/

Niching is a very scary subject for many! But in this episode, I break down many different ways you can niche and 5 points you must think with before deciding on the niche you will choose. Key Highlights:The Power of Niching: Understand why defining your niche is crucial for effective marketing and attracting the right clients.Building Client Connections: Discover how niching helps create deeper, more meaningful relationships with your audience, enhancing client loyalty.Exploring Niches: A quick tour through various niches, from industry-specific to geographic, highlighting the impact of strategic specialization.Actionable Insights: Learn from the success stories of designers who have found their niche, coupled with practical tips to help you choose yours with confidence.Links from episode:Lauren Hom: https://www.homsweethom.com/workMina Lima: https://minalima.com/Aaron Draplin: http://www.draplin.com/CONNECT WITH ME! Website: https://4thecreatives.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/4thecreatives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4thecreatives/

WELCOME TO Episode 98 of Creative Process!   Chris Corr is a Full-time Freelance Graphic Designer for clients like Topps, XGames, Marquee Sports Network, and previously, United State Golf Association.   Want to reach out and say a very grateful THANK YOU to the amazing special guest we had on today, Chris Corr.  Make sure to follow and connect with Chris down below!   Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/chrisstudios Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chris_Studios   Make sure, if you liked the episode or retained some useful information, REVIEW the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!   Thank you for listening/watching/viewing and we will see you next time!   CONNECT WITH JARED HERE:  https://twitter.com/kleinstudios_   Follow the Creative Process Twitter!: https://twitter.com/CPPodcast_ Subscribe to the Creative Process YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeProcessPodcast/featured --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creativeprocess/support

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XZaJ6APH6R0 Discover Bryan McAnulty's journey from being a freelance graphic designer to founding Heights Platform: the all-in-one AI-powered online course and community creation software that empowers thousands of creators in more than 100 countries to build knowledge businesses. Bryan's entrepreneurial journey began in 2009, when he founded Velora, a digital product design studio, developing products and websites used by millions worldwide. Stemming from an early obsession with graphic design programs and Legos, Bryan is a designer, developer, musician, and truly a creator at heart. With a passion for discovery, Bryan has traveled to more than 30 countries and 100+ cities, meeting creators along the way. Bryan is also the host of The Creator's Adventure Podcast.

¡En este episodio de Noob Talks El Watcher entrevista a Bedwin Creative de twitch.tv/bedwincreative y conversan sobre su trayectoria, su comunidad, su pasión por el cantante Chayanne, su carrera como "Freelance Graphic Designer" y otros temas relacionados a los videojuegos y a streaming que sobresalieron en esta semana! ¡Sigue a Bedwin Creative en Twitch! Visita:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/bedwincreative ¡Subscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube! Visita: https://www.youtube.com/culturasecuencial ¡Síguenos y Suscríbete a nuestro canal de Twitch! Visita: https://www.twitch.tv/culturasecuencial ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Visita: https://www.instagram.com/culturasecuencial ¡Síguenos en Facebook! Visita: https://www.facebook.com/CulturaSecuencial ¡Síguenos en Twitter! Visita: https://twitter.com/CultSecuencial ¡Apoya nuestro contenido uniéndote a nuestro Patreon! Visita: https://www.patreon.com/CulturaSecuencial ¡Apoya a William mientras le gana al cancer con tu donativo aquí: tinyurl.com/GoWillyGo ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturasecuencial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturasecuencial/support

Kritika Bali is a Freelance Graphic Designer. In this episode, she talked about her journey of becoming a graphic designer, How to master this skill, how to build a portfolio and get clients, will AI replace graphic designers, and More... Connect with Kritika: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kritikabali/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kriti.bali?igsh=eThqaWxkYXptODcz --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shubham-baviskar/message

Actor Mahryah Shain drops by the Soul Forge to have a chat about a few things. What are we talking about on this episode? In addition to his company More Hair Naturally, we discuss Disney theme parks, Hot Wheels, toys and mental health. But who is Mahryah Shain... Mahryah Shain studied at University of Southern California where he completed a Bachelor's degree. In 1999, he started working as an actor, appearing in TV and short films. Through his career, Shain appeared in TV shows like The Handler, Criminal Minds, Bones and Tales. He also appeared in films like Constantine and Babysitter. Since 2013, Shain has been working as Vice-President of Marketing and Creative Director of the brand More Hair Naturally. He is also a Freelance Graphic Designer that has worked on award season campaigns for films like Vice and If Beale Street Could Talk. Mahryah is passionate about helping people. Although he is the man behind More Hair, he is interested in a total approach to mental health. He believes that the physical affects the mental. If you take your focus off of your body, you can focus on the world and your impact. What is More Hair Naturally? Their mission is to put you back in control of your hair (and life), elevating and raising your self-confidence and self-esteem to the point that you are unstoppable in achieving any goal you set out to achieve. Fighting thinning hair should not be a mystery and comfort should be taken in knowing that answers exist, are easy to understand and are within your reach. However, it's not just about hair loss (that is just the starting point)... It's about taking positive actions to change your life, taking actions to improve your confidence, self-esteem, and overall enjoyment in life. The stronger you are as a person, the more likely you are to make a positive impact on your friends, family, the people you encounter and the world at large. This week's podcast promo: The Flopcast

Is having a website worth it? Where should you create your design website? Where should you post your portfolio online? If you're serious about building a freelance design business, find out why you should have your own website.

Moataz Ahmed is a freelance graphic designer that specalizes in brand lettering. In this episode we break down how to get into graphic design, how to find clients and much more. Mo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/motizzyletters/?hl=en Mo's Website: http://motizzy.com/ 0:00 Intro 1:30 Mo's first graphic design 6:30 Mo's first freelance projects. Criag's List 9:30 Finding clients 12:30 Value based pricing explained 21:30 If you were to start today from zero 31:30 Creative ways of making money 34:00 Mo's Uber Story 37:30 Importance of languages and understanding cultures 41:30 Average day for Mo 45:30 Mo's travels around the world 48:00 Stability in freelancing 51:30 Teaching 57:30 What does freelance lifestyle allow you to do

#157 Thinking of going out on your own as a freelance graphic designer or web designer? Find out the pros and cons of being a full-time freelancer versus employee and some points to consider before working for yourself full time.

#155 Learn how to work more efficiently in Adobe InDesign with these time-saving 10 tips about features that most graphic designers don't use. The more you know InDesign, the easier it is to incorporate accessibility into the layout process too.

#154 Providing good customer service doesn't mean you have to be at the whim of every client request or that the client is always right. In fact, if you do that, your business will suffer. Find out why people pleasing is bad for your creative business.

As a graphic designer, you may run into a situation where the client wants more than one of your designs. Should you provide the design free? Should you charge for the additional design? Find out what to think about and how to figure out how to price it.

This is a throwback episode, replaying episode 17, Being A Freelance Graphic Designer Could Hurt Your Business. For any links or to leave comments, please visit https://resourcefuldesigner.com/episode17

Graphic designer Adrienne Johnston shares how she went from being stressed out and overworked in a $60k-a-year creative business to working less and without stress making more than $200k a year by focusing on presentation design in PowerPoint.

#144 Raising your prices as a freelance graphic designer is vital for a viable, profitable creative business. Find out when you should raise your rates, how to raise them, how much to raise them and what to do if clients react negatively when you do.

#143 Google reviews are a free tool designers can leverage to make the marketing and sales process easier. They help you get new clients. Hear how Google reviews have helped John Falke's design business and how to get Google reviews from clients.

#142 Want to make $100,000 a year as a full-time freelancer? Find out what I did and what you can do to make 6 figures as a self-employed freelance designer, even in your first year of freelancing full time. Also find out what to do before you do it.

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Savina Monet, a creator of dope graphics for the cannabis industry, can creative content to your empty wall. Anything from print to digital and all for the cannabis industry. Support The ShowMerch: https://www.theshadesofe.com/shopPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/theshadesofeSocial Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshadesofeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theshadesofeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshadesofe/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theshadesofeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQotiAmRRUpcUBM6Joqa8XA

#131 When you take on work that isn't a good fit with your skills and expertise, it can result in a bad testimonial, no referrals and the work not being profitable. Find out when graphic designers should turn down work from a prospect or existing client.

(*FILE UPDATED AT 3:30PM*) How a graphic designer from Vietnam tripled her income by quitting her job to become a freelancer. Location-independent solo traveler Giang Cao sheds light on what life is like as a digital nomad in Southeast Asia and how she illustrates the good, bad, and funny in her comic strip, Very Nomad Problems.  Learn how Giang's perception of being a traveling freelancer changed during the pandemic when she got stuck for two years on lockdown in Malaysia.  Gain insight into dating as a digital nomad, Giang's struggle with loneliness, and the hilarious comics she creates about the plights of being a digital nomad at www.verynomadproblems.com. Check out more of Giang's amazing illustrations in Kristin's book, Digital Nomads for Dummies.   Thank you to Ellie, Jeff, and Dave for the coffees this week.  ❤️ Buy Kristin at coffee at Buymeacoffee.com. ☕️   EPISODE 166 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How Giang transitioned from a traditional 9-5 job to working independently. [05:55] Tips and strategies for finding freelance clients. [08:28] Giang's experience traveling as a Vietnamese freelancer & The difficulties of applying for visas as a result of the unfair passport strength system. [14:18] Countries in Asia she has traveled to as a digital nomad. [19:09] Overcoming the surprising problems that arise for digital nomads & The inspiration behind Very Nomad Problems. [19:56] Struggling with loneliness as a solo traveler. [26:59] Dating and meeting new people as a digital nomad. [31:31] How Giang's perception of being a nomad changed during the pandemic lockdown. [36:40] Advice for people who are struggling with being a digital nomad. [53:04]   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How did you become a digital nomad? [03:30] How do you teach yourself graphic design? [04:55] When did you start traveling after becoming a freelancer? [10:39] What countries can you travel to with a Vietnamese passport? [16:26] How do you meet people and make friends in a new country? [35:00] How has travel changed you? Do you feel like a different person? [48:14] What are your favorite places to live in Vietnam? [59:38] And more! RESOURCES Episode 166 Special Offers:  Donate to Badass Digital Nomads Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies Rate & Review SafetyWing Travel Insurance   Related Podcasts: Dating as a Digital Nomad - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly How to Overcome Loneliness While Traveling Leaving Corporate America To Become a Full-Time Traveling Family (World Towning Part 1) How To Find Your Home and Your Community Abroad (World Towning Part 2) Related Videos: How to Become a Full-Time Digital Nomad Luxury Co-Living and Co-Working in Dubai and Singapore Recommended Resources for Digital Nomads: Freelancing Platforms: Upwork, People Per Hour, Fiverr Community: Nomadbase Recommended Destinations to Visit in Vietnam: Da Nang Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Connect with Giang: Follow her on Instagram Follow her on Behance Very Nomad Problems website ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Warm welcome to new patrons! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

Freelance graphic designer and coach Morgan Overholt discusses how she's built up a lucrative career, how the sky's the limit for freelancers, and why it would take at least a million-dollar salary to lure her back to work as a full-time employee. Morgan's bio: Morgan Overholt is a freelance graphic designer, owner of Morgan Media LLC, freelance coach and co-founder of TheSmokies.com. Morgan transitioned into the role of freelancer and small business owner after spending nearly a decade in the traditional corporate world left her feeling unsatisfied and unfulfilled. Today, Morgan is passionate about sharing her story with other hopeful entrepreneurs who hope to follow in her footsteps. She has been featured on Upwork.com, Refinery29, and Business Insider.Notable quotes from the episode: “I think that we need to normalize six figures. We need to normalize bringing these big salaries. And I think we also need normalize talking about those numbers so that we can know those kinds of things are possible.”“I would probably personally never go back to a full-time job ever again. We could start the conversation at a million dollars a year, and I'm not kidding. That's the kind of conversation it would take to retain me full-time.”“And I love the fact that post-pandemic, companies are waking up to the idea that you can have the best talent and only employ them when you absolutely need them.”“My goal is to have a million-dollar a year. That's my goal. I don't want to be the six-figure freelancer anymore. I want to be seven.”Links: Morgan Media LLCTheSmokies.comMorgan featured on Upwork 

#125 It's easier to get graphic design work from existing clients than from new clients. Find out 11 ways to keep clients coming back that will impress them, help you have a good experience working together and get work from them in the future.

Welcome back to the Balance Podcast! I am your host Adison Childers and if you clicked play on today's episode, I don't blame you one bit. Having a life-giving business that brings you joy and excitement every day is something that we all crave but most of us struggle to achieve. It's a pretty-sounding idea, but when push comes to shove, where would we even begin to know how to implement this idea into our business and brand?Today I chatted with the lovely Morgan Brewer, of Studio Antheia and the Designed To Thrive Collective - and she had an ear full of helpful tips and actionable steps for you to implement right away if you're itching to run a business that embodies your values and supports your life.Morgan lives on the East Coast with her husband Tyler and dogs Brooklyn & Brighton and when she's not designing brands, you'll probably find her on a walk with the dogs, doing a hot yoga class, watching survivor re-runs, or working on home projects.She believes that your business can be life-giving and sustainable. And it's this belief that is the foundation of much of her studio work and the reason she started the Designed to Thrive Collective.So without further ado, let's dive into this week's conversation and get our heads in a mindset to produce life giving systems, and implement valuable lessons for the work week ahead of us. Cue the show intro!Follow Along with Morgan : https://www.instagram.com/studioantheia/https://www.studioantheia.com/https://www.instagram.com/designedtothrivecollective/https://www.designedtothrivecollective.com/Show Notes: Click here.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/

Mariah is a Graphic Designer turned Freelance Coach who helps creatives fearlessly build their freelance businesses. Listen to today's episode and find out Mariah 3 big tips she thinks every freelancer or aspiring freelance needs to hear. Start FloDesk today and lock in your 50% off Join the Membership! Let's be friends: TikTok: @her.messy.bun IG: @hermessybun YouTube: Danielle Lawrence --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hermessybun/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hermessybun/support

#124 Learn how to get clients as a freelance graphic designer by standing out from other designers, getting noticed and building your authority—and not in a salesy way. You'll maximize your marketing efforts and get in front of lots of potential clients.

In this Week's Episode the boys are Joined by Q's Long Lost Grandson, Jared Harrison, Better Known as jardkid1. Jared is a Freelance Graphic Designer, Artist, and Independent Animator. We Talk Cartoons, Fractals, and a Bunch of Other Junk. As Always, Stay Important!

I had a conversation recently with fellow designers over how we refer to ourselves. This conversation started when one designer asked another why they referred to themselves as a freelancer? We then talked about the impression and stereotypes associated with the word freelancer. In the end, the designer acknowledged that it was in their best interest not to use the term freelancer anymore when referring to themself. And it would be best if you did the same. Stop calling yourself a freelancer. Why you should stop calling yourself a freelancer. There's a stigma associated with the term Freelance or Freelancer. In episode 17 of the Resourceful Designer podcast, I discussed how calling yourself a freelance graphic designer could hurt your business. I shared a story of when a company approached me for an in-house position. I turned them down, but I shared the name of a designer I knew would be perfect for the job. The company's CEO later told me the designer I told them about had all the right qualifications. However, The title she used on her resume was Freelance Graphic Designer, and they were looking for someone more serious than that for the position. She didn't get the job because she listed herself as a freelancer. I know it's crazy, but it's true. You see, the term freelancer is popular among designers. When I was in school, my classmates and I talked about how great it would be to be a freelancer. But outside of our sphere of peers in the design industry, the term freelancer is not as familiar. Or maybe I should say it's not as “prestigious” as we like to think it is. The term freelancer is akin to being quick and cheap, which reminds me of episode 71 of the podcast Good Design, Quick Design, Cheap Design. Pick Two. For many business people, freelancers are people you hire if you want something done fast and for a reasonable price, not necessarily if you want something designed well. For this reason, I tell designers who work for themselves to stop calling themselves freelance designers and instead say they run a design business. Even if you only do it as a side gig. In an article titled Stop Calling Yourself A Freelancer, author Andrew Holliday says that a company commands more respect than freelancers. And that freelancers are perceived as commodities. Meaning they're interchangeable. If you need a quick design job, hire a freelancer. In the future should you require more design work, you could hire the same freelancer, or you can hire someone else. It doesn't matter because freelancers are interchangeable. Anyone will do. And usually, the cheaper, the better. Hiring a freelancer is kind of like purchasing fuel for your vehicle. You know that all gas or petrol stations are basically the same, so you pick and choose where to fill up based on price. That's how many business owners perceive freelancers–as commodities. However, if you want a partner to help you develop your brand and marketing assets, someone you can work with long-term, then hire a design company, even if that design company is just one person. Holliday made another interesting point in his article that freelancers often fight for hourly work. Whereas companies typically get paid by the project. And therefore, your earning potential is much higher if you refer to yourself as a business owner and not a freelancer. But don't take his or my word on it. Earlier this week, I posted a poll in a large entrepreneur community where I'm a member. It's a community made up mostly of solopreneurs to mid-size business owners. In other words, the type of people you want as design clients. Here's what I asked. Who would you prefer to hire for design work: A: A graphic designer who runs their own design business? B: A freelance graphic designer? I know. It's a trick question since both answers are the same, but I wanted to see what people would say. Two hundred four people responded. 176 (86%) chose A: A graphic designer who runs their own design business. Compared to only 28 (14%) who chose B: A freelance graphic designer. What's even more interesting are the comments on my poll. Aren't they the same thing? But if I had to choose I would pick A. It sounds more professional. I would hire a freelance graphic designer. I'm just starting out and don't have a large budget and option A sounds more expensive to me. If I knew exactly what I wanted and just needed someone to implement it for me I would choose B. If I needed someone to help me develop new ideas I would choose A. Isn't hiring a freelancer kind of like hiring an employee who doesn't actually work for you, so it's less paperwork? I think the difference between the two is confidence and trust. I could trust that a design business owner is competent and knows what they are doing because they took the time to start a business. I know they'll be around for a long time should I need them again in the future. I wouldn't feel the same way about hiring a freelance graphic designer. I have a background in design, and I choose A. Most freelancers I know are only doing it until they can find a full-time job. And there were many other comments just like these. And they all came to a similar conclusion. If you want someone cheap, someone you can tell what to do, and you're not interested in building a working relationship with them, then hire a freelancer. However, if you want someone knowledgeable, someone who can help you solve the problems you're facing, and someone reliable who will be around for a long time, hire a designer who runs a design business. I think these people make my point for me. Stop calling yourself a freelancer. Let me simplify it. Let me simplify it by creating another distinction between a design business owner and a freelancer. If the projects you work on are for someone other than the person or company paying you, you are freelancing. For example, if an agency contracts you to work on projects for the agency's clients, you are working as a freelancer. They may or may not have in-house designers, but they need to hire you to fulfill their commitment to their clients. It doesn't matter if you work directly with the client or deal with someone at the agency as a go-between. If the end client is not the one paying you, then there's a good chance you're freelancing. However, if a client hires you to do work for them and pays you directly for your services, you are not freelancing. You are running a design business. Take my Podcast Branding business, for example. Podcasters hire me to design their artwork and websites. That's not freelancing since the client is paying me. But I'm also the designer for a large podcast agency. This agency sends their clients to me for their podcast artwork. In this case, I'm working as a freelancer for the agency since they pay me to create artwork for their clients. Another thing to consider is if you charge fixed, project-based or value-based pricing, then you are running a design business. Since freelancers typically charge by the hour. And finally, If you don't plan on ever being employed or working for a boss. Then you are running a design business. It's up to you. In the end, you can call yourself whatever you want. It's your career, after all. But I hope I've given you something to ponder. I know I was surprised by the response I got from the poll. I figured Design Business Owner would prevail over Freelance Designer, but I didn't know by how much. And if those who responded are the people who represent our ideal design clients, then why not heed what they are saying. Call yourself a freelancer if you want. But if you take yourself seriously and, more importantly, if you want others to take you seriously, then why not drop that moniker. Stop calling yourself a freelancer.

Perk Pomeyie and Gloria Agyare of the Ghana Youth Environmental Movement (GYEM) joined us on the GLC podcast to have an in-depth conversation on Water and Sanitation in Ghana. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series with GYEM. Part 1: https://glcpodcast.ecoametsolutions.com/2022/01/17/water-and-sanitation-in-ghana-voice-of-the-youth-gyem-part-1-2/ GYEM is a leading youth-led environmental policy advocacy and non-violent campaign group in Ghana. It exists to mobilise and organise young people to solve the environmental challenges in our communities and address the global climate emergency. Perk Pomeyie is an environmental activist with six years of experience in grassroots mobilising, Non-Violent Direct Actions (NVDA), designing communication strategies for environmental movements & organisations, and policy advocacy. Perk is a Freelance Graphic Designer with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Public Relations from the Ghana Institute of Journalism. He is also a 2020 Civicus Youth Action Lab Alumni. Gloria Agyare is an environmentalist and aspiring food technologist with experience in youth education and engagement and cross-sectoral community-based project management in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and climate change. She speaks widely on agriculture and climate change issues, interested in women and youth inclusion in decision-making concerning the environment and food systems. Miss Agyare is currently the Programmes Officer for Ghana Youth Environmental Movement (GYEM) and a Fellow of the Young Africa Leaders Initiative (YALI), West Africa. She has a degree in Agriculture from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). She is currently working on a framework to start a photoblog on issues broadly related to Agriculture and Food Systems. Get in touch with GYEM. GYEM: www.gyemgh.org Email: gyemgh@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gyemgh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gyemgh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnfNYKqLTfrzBPYXipPDpuA Get in touch with GLC podcast via mail: glcpodcast@ecoametsolutions.com Upcoming webinars https://glcpodcast.ecoametsolutions.com/ https://ecoametsolutions.com/africer-project/ Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to sharing knowledge and education with the public. At the same time, we support startups, workshops, conferences, and environmental R&D. Visit our website and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, @ecoametsolutions and Twitter @GLCpodcast) for details. Let's build up this community and learn together. Credit Host David Ewusi-Mensah (Eco Amet Solutions) Our fantastic team produced it at Eco Amet Solutions. Theme song by Edem Koffie Setordjie, other sounds from Podcast.co Podcast art by Kamath Cheang Hernandez --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ecoametsolutions/message

Perk Pomeyie and Gloria Agyare of the Ghana Youth Environmental Movement (GYEM) joined us on the GLC podcast to have an in-depth conversation on Water and Sanitation in Ghana. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series with GYEM. GYEM is a leading youth-led environmental policy advocacy and non-violent campaign group in Ghana. It exists to mobilise and organise young people to take action to solve the environmental challenges in our communities and also address the global climate emergency. Perk Pomeyie is an environmental activist with six years of experience in grassroots mobilising, Non-Violent Direct Actions (NVDA), designing communication strategies for environmental movements & organisations, and policy advocacy. Perk is a Freelance Graphic Designer with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Public Relations from the Ghana Institute of Journalism. He is also a 2020 Civicus Youth Action Lab Alumni. Gloria Agyare is an environmentalist and aspiring food technologist with experience in youth education and engagement and cross-sectoral community-based project management in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and climate change. She speaks widely on agriculture and climate change issues, interested in women and youth inclusion in decision-making concerning the environment and food systems. Miss Agyare is currently the Programmes Officer for Ghana Youth Environmental Movement (GYEM) and a Fellow of the Young Africa Leaders Initiative (YALI), West Africa. She has a degree in Agriculture from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). She is currently working on a framework to start a photoblog on issues broadly related to Agriculture and Food Systems. Get in touch with GYEM. GYEM: www.gyemgh.org Email: gyemgh@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gyemgh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gyemgh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnfNYKqLTfrzBPYXipPDpuA Get in touch with GLC podcast via mail: glcpodcast@ecoametsolutions.com Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to sharing knowledge and education with the public. At the same time, we support startups, workshops, conferences, and environmental R&D. Visit our website and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, @ecoametsolutions and Twitter @GLCpodcast) for details. Let's build up this community and learn together. Please share this Podcast with your connection using this link: https://linktr.ee/ecoametsolutions; share your thoughts and let us get interactive. Be INFORMED! and share with whoever needs to hear this. Credit Host David Ewusi-Mensah (Eco Amet Solutions) Our fantastic team produced it at Eco Amet Solutions. Theme song by Edem Koffie Setordjie, other sounds from Podcast.co Podcast art by Kamath Cheang Hernandez --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ecoametsolutions/message

Sure, we use devices and software, but are they also using us? Join hosts Christopher Riddell and Jackson Sensat and guest Randall Wilson as they discuss the hidden world of finding out how customers interact with interface, the psychology behind user design experience, and the creative minds that are behind “making things work.” Randall Wilson II is the Co-Founder of the HUE Design Summit and a LEGO Master. He has additional experience as a Creative Director, Design Lead, and Freelance Graphic Designer. He currently lives in Chicago, Illinois.

In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview Itzel, a freelance graphic designer and illustrator inspired by Mexican culture and is the founder of Yayitzel. Itzel shares how she was drawn to art with drawing when she was younger and how she found which art medium to pursue as she grew older. Listen in to hear more as Itzel shares her journey as a freelance artist, from her start as a freelancer to choosing to be full freelance and more!

Fatima is a Toronto-based graphic designer who has been working in the industry for over 6 years. She has worked in-house and remotely for various clients and agencies, designing brand identities and online experiences. In 2019, she made the decision to pursue her own path as a full-time freelancer and has been doing it ever since.

In episode 14 of HiiiDeas Savina Monet, AKA the Cannabis Collage Queen, Freelance Graphic Designer and Founder of Savina Monet gives us a sneek peak into her childhood. Growing up with cannabis in the household removed the stigma from the plant and allowed her to appreciate and experience the plant in a different way. A blessing in disguise (getting fired right before her birthday) acted as a catalyst for entrepreneurship. With faith and the support of her partner she jumped in head first and has been leveling up ever since. Tune in to hear about what inspires her art as well as the beautiful story where she realized she was walking in her purpose. All this and more. Download today!  Mentioned: Savina Monet Website: https://hellomonet.com/ (https://hellomonet.com/) IG: https://www.instagram.com/savinamonet/ (@savinamonet) Mentioned: The Last Prisoner Project  Website: http://www.lastprisonerproject.org/ (www.lastprisonerproject.org/) IG: https://www.instagram.com/lastprisonerproject/ (@lastprisonerproject) Mentioned: JTT Accessories Website: https://my.captivate.fm/www.jttip.com (www.jttip.com) IG: https://www.instagram.com/jttaccessories/ (@jttaccessories) HiiiDeas - Ideas While High Podcast can be found at: Website: https://hiiideas.captivate.fm/listen (https://hiiideas.captivate.fm/listen) IG:https://www.instagram.com/hiiideas.ideaswhilehigh/ (@hiiideas.ideaswhilehigh) Twitter: https://twitter.com/hiiideas (@hiiideas)

This is the first time I earned a grand for one design. The person that I work with asked me to make a t shirt that will be sold as an NFT, which is like a digital product - and is unique in it's identity. He told me he'll give me a grand for this design! I was really taken back by this because I usually charge 50 - 120 for a t-shirt so him just offering me a grand I was really f****** suprised. If you put in good work you will be rewarded for it, and this is my reward for all my efforts. freelance graphic designer, graphic design, work and travel, work and travel usa, work and travel europe, freelancer, digital nomad, make money online, remote worker, freedom lifestyle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takkamil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/takkamil/support

Join the Durham College Esports Arena for the Student Spotlight and Industry Speaker Series. Each week we will be speaking with a Durham College Student or Industry Professional live on www.Twitch.tv/DurhamCollegeEsports, where we aim on providing Durham College students the opportunity to learn, engage and gain valuable insight from our guests. This week we were joined by Alejandro Alvarez-Porras, who is a Contemporary Web Design Student at Durham College and Freelance Graphic Designer. Join us again on Wednesday March 3rd at 6pm EST on www.Twitch.tv/DurhamCollegeEsports as we speak with Felix Arifin who is a Freelance Music Composer. Socials: DC Esports Arena Twitter: @DCEsportsArena DC Esports Arena Instagram: dc_esportsarena DC Esports Arena Discord Server: www.discord.gg/durhamesports Alejandro Twitter: @ItsBlede Alejandro Instagram: itsblede

In the final TobyChristie.com Designer Spotlight for the month of January, Michael talks with Ryan Pistana. A 20-year-old Freelance Graphic Designer from Roanoke , Texas, Ryan's 2020 Design portfolio includes producing the entire roster of paint schemes for Martins Motorsports, working with Hailie Deegan in both the ARCA Menards Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and finally the No. 6 TikTok Camaro for Ryan Vargas.

Rolands, also known as @mr.rolazy on IG, is a Freelance Graphic Designer & 3D Artist. This man has a portfolio that'll blow your mind, and we dive into the mind of this sci-fi fanatic, and talk about how he went from pursuing a full-time graphic design career, and then later being forced into freelance due to COVID-19 measures. There's even a bonus segment for any fellow gamers out there, who wish to vent their frustration or enjoyment when talking about CyberPunk 2077.Portfolio: https://rolzay.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/mr.rolzay/IG: @mr.rolzay // @rolzaydesign // @rolzayphotoTwitter: @mr_rolzayPrint Shop: https://www.vsual.co/shop/rolzaySupport the show (https://paypal.me/dunejacob)

EPISODE 13 IS HERE! Today we have Carlin (@carlin_____) who is a Freelance Graphic Designer! We'll be asking him some questions as well as answering call-ins from YOU. Please share and follow the podcast to stay updated. DM me if you want to be a call-in for a future episode. Let's RUN IT!

Powered by the Bookkeeper247.com, Welcome back to our 7th episode of the "Mitch Darrell” show, with special guest, Freelance Graphic Designer, Kaela Creates aka Kaela Sauce. On episode 7, Mitch and @KaelaCreates discuss Streetlight Sounds, and working with artists from a business perspective. The discussion is vital as they break down business structures, how to handle yourself during bad business deals, and how much is your time worth regarding business. Thank you, @KaelaSauce for taking the time out of your schedule! The interview was greatly needed. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share.✌

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Watch a video of our webinar with guest professional Stephanie Trinh: a Freelance Graphic Designer and Quality Engineer specializing in Risk Management, Hazard Management, and much more. About Us & Our Mission: Virtual Student Experiences is a pro-bono organization For Students by Students that provides students with inspiration for aspiration. Our philosophy is to create […] The post Virtual Student Experiences Podcast Episode #6 – Engineering Spotlight with Stephanie Trinh appeared first on Virtual Student Experiences.

In this episode we speak with Michael Thomas Holmes is an Actor and Freelance Graphic Designer. We speak with him about how he pulls off working in two artistic careers and what lead him to pursue them in the first place. Learn this week why it is important to have an effective accurate website and hear some great stories of how Michael began his artistic journey! Find links and details on our website www.artisticpodcast.com ( https://bit.ly/mttotheholmes )

In today's episode of The Teen Boss Babes Podcast with me, Paola Ochoa, I interviewed Kelsey . Kelsey is a college student and entrepreneur. In today's episode, we talk all about how she started freelancing in High School and how it has changed her life. Kelsey gives so much insight on how she started What's Stopping You Podcast to having a life outside entrepreneurship. This is such an amazing episode and I know you will all love it just as much as I do! Follow Kelsey | What's Stopping You Podcast Podcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/whatsstoppingyoupodcast/ Kelsey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseylynnjones/ Website: https://kelseylynnjones.com/ Where can you find us? Paola's IG: https://www.instagram.com/paola.ochoaa Teen Boss Babes IG: https://www.instagram.com/teenbossbabes/ Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/teenbossbabes Become a supporter: https://anchor.fm/teenbossbabes/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teenbossbabes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenbossbabes/support

YOU’LL LEARNHow to create a proposal that wins jobs on UpWorkHow to set boundaries with clientsHow to know if freelancing is right for youHow to win clients on Upwork with confidenceHow to leave a job that is sucking the life out of youHow to make it as a freelancerHow to be a top earner on UpWorkHow to know what to charge your freelance clientsRESOURCESUpworkUpwork, formerly Elance-oDesk, is a global freelancing platform where businesses and independent professionals connect and collaborate remotelyhttps://upwork.com/Morgan Overholt LLCMorgan media LLC is Morgan’s professions, concierge-level service page. She specializes in design for electronic and print media.morganoverholt.comThe SmokiesA resource to locals and tourists alike operated and produced by the people who were born in, live in and love the area.Thesmokies.comYou can find the free Starter Kit Course at selfmadewebdesigner.comSubscribeYou can subscribe to the Self-Made Web Designer podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube. And be sure to rate and comment, which helps folks find the help they need!

Iain’s in his fifth decade now and freelancing for the second time around. During his first stint, he painted blackboards for pubs, restaurants and shops. He started from scratch with a small portfolio and went door-to-door until he’d built a full-time business. And then, in 1996, Iain moved to Copenhagen with his Danish girlfriend.These days, he’s designing graphics, websites and illustrations for clients who usually find him via Google. He runs a couple of side projects around his business and tries to enjoy the Danish culture of “working very hard but also making sure they take time off.”For Iain, that means no work on Monday mornings. “It reminds me that I have a choice,” he says.Iain chats to Steve about how he taught himself on Lynda.com, built up his website, learned to work better with clients and found time for personal projects. This episode of Being Freelance is supported by Coconut.Coconut is the ultimate accounting and tax tool for self-employed people.  With expense tracking, receipt capture, invoicing and tax all in one easy-to-use app, Coconut gives you the power of a finance team in your pocket. Free yourself from business admin at getcoconut.comLove learning from other freelancers like this? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, be part of the Being Freelance Community!You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.comLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFollandWho the hell is Steve Folland?You know how everyone bangs on about how powerful video and audio content can be? Yeah, well Steve helps businesses make it and make the most of it. Find out more at www.stevefolland.comTrack him down on Twitter @sfolland or lay a trail of cake and he'll eventually catch you up.

What if you could find a mentor who’d teach you everything they know for free?That’s exactly what happened for Melinda when she connected with Chris Do, founder of online education platform, The Futur.After talking one on one and realising they could learn from each other, Chris invited Melinda to co-host a series on his YouTube channel, where they’d talk about the real-life issues she was having as she tried to build her freelance graphic design business.Melinda realised that she needed a brand just like the clients she was designing for, and through her on-camera coaching sessions with Chris, she learned how to grow that brand and her business along with it.She found community, got confident with social media, launched a newsletter, started a mastermind group, and began teaching what she knows through content, workshops and coaching sessions. This episode of Being Freelance is supported by Coconut.Coconut is the ultimate accounting and tax tool for self-employed people. With expense tracking, receipt capture, invoicing and tax all in one easy-to-use app, Coconut gives you the power of a finance team in your pocket.Free yourself from business admin at getcoconut.comLove learning from other freelancers like this? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, be part of the Being Freelance Community!You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.comLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFollandWho the hell is Steve Folland?You know how everyone bangs on about how powerful video and audio content can be? Yeah, well Steve helps businesses make it and make the most of it. Find out more at www.stevefolland.comTrack him down on Twitter @sfolland or lay a trail of cake and he'll eventually catch you up.

Today's guest is Sam Shepard. He is a freelance graphic designer out of Sacramento CA. During this episode we talk about:-his music scene entrance to graphic design. -the book series he collected as a kid because of the artwork on the cover. -the album covers that really influenced him early on in his career. -DMX, the Beatles, the Beach Boys.-a few awesome design / art IG accounts you need to check out. -his favorite music poster that he had designed and why.-why being a design intern was the most challenging time in his career so far. -the album cover he produced that he is really proud of. Sam and I had a great conversation and connected on so many classic influences. It is really interesting hearing about how someone else perceived something you also loved as a kid. @samshepdude

Today's guest is Sam Shepard. He is a freelance graphic designer out of Sacramento CA. During this episode we talk about:-his music scene entrance to graphic design. -the book series he collected as a kid because of the artwork on the cover. -the album covers that really influenced him early on in his career. -DMX, the Beatles, the Beach Boys.-a few awesome design / art IG accounts you need to check out. -his favorite music poster that he had designed and why.-why being a design intern was the most challenging time in his career so far. -the album cover he produced that he is really proud of. Sam and I had a great conversation and connected on so many classic influences. It is really interesting hearing about how someone else perceived something you also loved as a kid. @samshepdude

Guest Bio:Bev Yeager of Bee-Designs or Beverly Yeager .com is an award-winning graphic designer and digital nomad. After becoming unhappy in her full-time job, Bev started her own freelance graphic design business and now travels the world living the digital nomad lifestyle. If you're interested in doing the same, you have to listen to this episode!Links Mentioned:Bev's websites Bee-Designs or Beverly Yeager .comNomad on FIRE Score, balancing the cost of living (COL) with quality of life (QOL)Remote Year, the work and travel program for digital nomads that Bev and I met onBev's InstagramShow Notes: Bev welcome to the show 00:30Bev's Background 01:15Made so many changes all at one time- quit her full-time job, moved back to Massachusetts and ended an eight-year relationship 02:34Not sure if she wanted to continue being a designer and how she transitioned to freelancing 03:05Bev's advice for making significant life changes 05:00Take the leap! 06:10Starting a business working for yourself 08:15Bev designed the Nomad on FIRE logo!!! 11:10Upsides of being a freelancer 11:45Time flexibilityCan work when you're more focused and productiveDownsides of freelancing and working remotely 14:45Set up boundaries with clientsRoutine as a digital nomad and getting set up in a new place 17:15One month pace of Remote Year 19:30Mexico City for digital nomads 21:00Eric's love of tacos 22:15Bev's future travel plans and the possibilities of the digital nomad lifestyle 23:00 Eric's future travel plans 26:39Working nights in SE Asia 28:00What is Remote Year? 30:15Advice for aspiring digital nomads 34:40How Bev affords this life of travel and how having a savings buffer helped her thoroughly enjoy her Remote Year experience 37:30How Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) and the digital nomad lifestyle complement each other so well 40:30It's important to balance saving for retirement and the future with enjoying your life in the present 42:30A perfect day for Bev 43:45What Bev learned about herself by becoming a digital nomad 46:101# Piece of advice for an aspiring digital nomad 48:45The power of community 50:00Where to find Bev online 52:30Bev's websites Bee-Designs or Beverly Yeager .comBev's InstagramAnd much more...Significant quotes: "I was just really unhappy sitting in an office all day" 02:05"I enjoyed the fact that it was on my terms" 03:35"You can't be afraid to fail" 05:17"I could just literally live my life traveling if I wanted to" 06:30"I liked doing everything by myself, just to understand it all" 10:17"I could go literally anywhere" 24:38"Stop and celebrate your wins for sure" 48:10

Today's guest is Michael Tumlin. He is a Freelance Graphic Designer and Podcaster as the host of Creatively Brief Podcast out of Orlando FL. During this episode we talk about:-how he comes from a creative family but originally wanted to get into architecture or marketing. -the band he started designing fan art for and what that led to. -the creative that has been a heavy influence on him. -the packaging design for a school project he created and what that meant to him. -the wall that hit him in the face..-taking projects even though your gut says "NOPE".-the Creatively Brief podcast, where the idea came from, and what it's all about. Michael is a great guy and has a good thing cooking with his new podcast. Go check it out! @michaeltumlindesigns @creativelybrief

Today's guest is Michael Tumlin. He is a Freelance Graphic Designer and Podcaster as the host of Creatively Brief Podcast out of Orlando FL. During this episode we talk about:-how he comes from a creative family but originally wanted to get into architecture or marketing. -the band he started designing fan art for and what that led to. -the creative that has been a heavy influence on him. -the packaging design for a school project he created and what that meant to him. -the wall that hit him in the face..-taking projects even though your gut says "NOPE".-the Creatively Brief podcast, where the idea came from, and what it's all about. Michael is a great guy and has a good thing cooking with his new podcast. Go check it out! @michaeltumlindesigns @creativelybrief

Kali ini kita ngobrol bersama Royyan Wijaya, seorang remote visual designer di sebuah perusahaan software luar negeri, dan juga icon designer di beberapa marketplace design populer seperti iconfinder, dribble, dan juga behance. Di episode ini kita akan cari tahu awal belajar beliau, mengawali karir sebagai designer, dan teknologi apa saja yang digunakan untuk bekerja saat ini. Lebih dekat dengan Royyan Wijaya: https://twitter.com/roywj

Today's guest is Brent Galloway. He is a Freelance Graphic Designer out of Columbus OH who specializes in merch design for the music industry. During this episode we talk about:-when, how, and why he made the decision to niche down into specifically work for the music industry. -the catalog and album covers that were influential to him when he was younger and why.-screen printing t-shirts.-the struggles with cash flow and building a freelance design business. -the projects he did for Fall Out Boy and Panic at the Disco and how they came to be. -the project for a new singer-songwriter that he worked on and why he is so proud of it. Brent is a get right to it kind of guy. So much so that I happened to have an opening for a podcast interview 18 hours after we first talked, and he jumped on it! @brentgalloway

Today's guest is Brent Galloway. He is a Freelance Graphic Designer out of Columbus OH who specializes in merch design for the music industry. During this episode we talk about:-when, how, and why he made the decision to niche down into specifically work for the music industry. -the catalog and album covers that were influential to him when he was younger and why.-screen printing t-shirts.-the struggles with cash flow and building a freelance design business. -the projects he did for Fall Out Boy and Panic at the Disco and how they came to be. -the project for a new singer-songwriter that he worked on and why he is so proud of it. Brent is a get right to it kind of guy. So much so that I happened to have an opening for a podcast interview 18 hours after we first talked, and he jumped on it! @brentgalloway

Today's guest is Julia Masalska. She is a Freelance Graphic Designer working as Happy Cow Creative out of Denver CO. Julia is also a host of Adobe Live.During this episode we talk about: -her mom as a business women and how that played a role in her decision to go straight into freelance work. -her time growing up in the Ukraine and the creative influences on her there. -how she originally wanted to be a furniture designer. -her experimental project called "scanned" and how it came to be. -the crowd funding shelter project she was a part of that is changing lives today. -the importance of prototyping during packaging designs. -the challenges she faced arriving in the US and trying to build her design career here. Julia is an open book and is happy to share her wins, fails, and the lessons learned along the way. Check our her growing YouTube channel as well. Great lighting! @justanothersunnygirl @happycowcreative @scannned

Today's guest is Julia Masalska. She is a Freelance Graphic Designer working as Happy Cow Creative out of Denver CO. Julia is also a host of Adobe Live.During this episode we talk about: -her mom as a business women and how that played a role in her decision to go straight into freelance work. -her time growing up in the Ukraine and the creative influences on her there. -how she originally wanted to be a furniture designer. -her experimental project called "scanned" and how it came to be. -the crowd funding shelter project she was a part of that is changing lives today. -the importance of prototyping during packaging designs. -the challenges she faced arriving in the US and trying to build her design career here. Julia is an open book and is happy to share her wins, fails, and the lessons learned along the way. Check our her growing YouTube channel as well. Great lighting! @justanothersunnygirl @happycowcreative @scannned

Today on One Up Designs, we have with us Chris Abelard. He went from being an Uber driver to a successful freelance graphic designer and has the experience of working with Vevo, VaynerMedia and Team GaryVee. He specializes in logo and cover design. Listen to his interesting journey and multiple tips for beginners! Don't forget to check the timestamps below :) Chris's Instagram: @chrisgraphics Books mentioned in the episode: Steal Like An Artist: https://amzn.to/2oEDmU8 The Brand Gap: https://amzn.to/2qb0b2d The History of Graphic Design: https://amzn.to/2Bgs37f TIMESTAMPS: 01:08 - Chris Abelard's Intro 02:35 - Getting into VaynerMedia 05:14 - Getting into Vevo 06:35 - Is Graphic Design a good career? 08:08 - Chris's expertise under graphic design 08:40 - Importance of Logo Design 11:05 - How should a beginner go about learning logo design or graphic design in general? 14:06 - Are there good freelance opportunities in Logo Design for newbies? 15:30 - How to get a good job as a logo designer? 16:55 - A lot of automation tools have come in the market and they'll only get better with time. Considering that, what is the future of logo design or graphic design in general? 19:00 - What are some of the other things which helped you in your design career and can help others too? 20:30 - Chris's most important piece of advice for logo designers! Tweet us @designsoneup with your graphic design questions :) Instagram One Up Designs - We're a graphic design agency built to deliver designs which are ONE UP in every aspect! Email us at designsoneup@gmail.com to get in touch. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneupdesigns/message

Ready for a change, Seattle-based Evan and his wife bought one-way tickets to Argentina, and Evan went freelance full-time. That’s a sizeable change. Especially with 4 daughters under 10 in tow. Evan had never been to Argentina, but he did have some experience being freelance. He’d done it on the side of permanent jobs for years, always with the idea that he’d freelance full-time one day. Evan chats to Steve about relocating his family, going freelance full-time in a new country without a financial safety net, and finding his way with the tough stuff, like accounting and work-life balance. This episode is supported by FreeAgent - online accounting software that makes managing your business finances a breeze. With an award-winning UK based support team on hand to help out, it’s easy to stay on top of your expenses, invoices, banking and tax. To claim your 1-month free trial, visit FreeAgent.com/beingfreelance Love learning from other freelancers like this? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, be part of the Being Freelance Community! You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.com Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland Who the hell is Steve Folland? You know how everyone bangs on about how powerful video and audio content can be? Yeah, well Steve helps businesses make it and make the most of it. Find out more at www.stevefolland.com Track him down on Twitter @sfolland or lay a trail of cake and he'll eventually catch you up.

Today's guest is Nick Miner. He is a Freelance Graphic Designer under Miner Design Co. out of Baton Rouge LA. During this episode we talk about:-his early love for building and creating things. Specifically with K'nex, but also halfpipes and skateboard jumps. -the logo that he loved that made him look closer and deeper into becoming a Graphic Designer.-the amazing custom box and product that he uses to market himself and introduce himself to new prospects and potential customers. Seriously, you have to see this thing on his IG. -building a business and being the face of it while also being an introvert.-a mural project that he did for the anniversary of the Moscow Mule and Smirnoff, how that project came to be, and what it meant for him. Nick is a really talented designer and I am not lying when I say that he knows how to present himself to new customers. You know I am a huge print and packaging guy and the way he presents himself to potential new customers is a winning one. Go to his IG to see this thing. @minerdesignco @nicholasgminer

Today's guest is Nick Miner. He is a Freelance Graphic Designer under Miner Design Co. out of Baton Rouge LA. During this episode we talk about:-his early love for building and creating things. Specifically with K'nex, but also halfpipes and skateboard jumps. -the logo that he loved that made him look closer and deeper into becoming a Graphic Designer.-the amazing custom box and product that he uses to market himself and introduce himself to new prospects and potential customers. Seriously, you have to see this thing on his IG. -building a business and being the face of it while also being an introvert.-a mural project that he did for the anniversary of the Moscow Mule and Smirnoff, how that project came to be, and what it meant for him. Nick is a really talented designer and I am not lying when I say that he knows how to present himself to new customers. You know I am a huge print and packaging guy and the way he presents himself to potential new customers is a winning one. Go to his IG to see this thing. @minerdesignco @nicholasgminer

David developed an array of skills studying multimedia at university in Ireland, and he’d freelanced on the side of full-time gigs for years, as well as going solo for a while before one of his clients took him on as an employee. He didn’t stay long though. By then, David had caught the travel bug. From Ireland to Central America and everywhere in between, he’s spent the past couple of years travelling the world. He never intended to work while he was away, but the jobs kept coming in, and David soon found himself living the digital nomad lifestyle. Now settled in Mexico, where he fell in love, David’s freelancing full-time and building up his one-person studio. This is his story so far. This episode is supported by FreeAgent - online accounting software that makes managing your business finances a breeze. With an award-winning UK based support team on hand to help out, it’s easy to stay on top of your expenses, invoices, banking and tax. To claim your 1-month free trial, visit FreeAgent.com/beingfreelance Love learning from other freelancers like this? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, be part of the Being Freelance Community! You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.com Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland Who the hell is Steve Folland? You know how everyone bangs on about how powerful video and audio content can be? Yeah, well Steve helps businesses make it and make the most of it. Find out more at www.stevefolland.com Track him down on Twitter @sfolland or lay a trail of cake and he'll eventually catch you up.

Today's guest is Clementine Carriere. She is a Freelance Graphic Designer and Art Director in Glasgow Scotland. Every single guest brings their stories and experiences for us, but I also really enjoy hearing stories from outside North America. Hearing what those experiences were like. During this episode we talk about: -how she grew up around art and culture, museums and art shows.-her design career working in a variety of places in the UK and France. -the person that she met that changed how she viewed graphic design and introduced her to how design is technical skills, meet cultural influence. -why she decided to be a freelance designer.-the Gucci Style App project she was a part of that delivered weekly content in 7 different languages and what they taught her about creating the layout to work with that.-typography in publishing.-design systems in magazines.Clementine shares so much with us during this episode and has a wide variety of experience throughout the UK and Paris. She really shares some great stories and experiences with us! @clemintea

Today's guest is Clementine Carriere. She is a Freelance Graphic Designer and Art Director in Glasgow Scotland. Every single guest brings their stories and experiences for us, but I also really enjoy hearing stories from outside North America. Hearing what those experiences were like. During this episode we talk about: -how she grew up around art and culture, museums and art shows.-her design career working in a variety of places in the UK and France. -the person that she met that changed how she viewed graphic design and introduced her to how design is technical skills, meet cultural influence. -why she decided to be a freelance designer.-the Gucci Style App project she was a part of that delivered weekly content in 7 different languages and what they taught her about creating the layout to work with that.-typography in publishing.-design systems in magazines.Clementine shares so much with us during this episode and has a wide variety of experience throughout the UK and Paris. She really shares some great stories and experiences with us! @clemintea 

Today's guest is Tara Victoria. She is a Freelance Graphic Designer and One Woman Show in Calgary AB.During this episode we talk about:-her love for surf culture and I ruin her street cred talking about the surf scene in Calgary AB.-how she grew up in a blue collar family but was always encouraged to explore her creativity.-the moment that art and design as a career it clicked for her and what she started seeing.-the magazine that influenced her love for print and editorial design.-a really cool year end project that she worked on in school. -creating under duress. She gets real honest with us and opens up about forcing herself to be creative while experiencing trauma.This episode has so much more and Tara is an incredible person. I love her exciting energy and I know you will enjoy what she shares. @taravictorial

Today's guest is Tara Victoria. She is a Freelance Graphic Designer and One Woman Show in Calgary AB.During this episode we talk about:-her love for surf culture and I ruin her street cred talking about the surf scene in Calgary AB.-how she grew up in a blue collar family but was always encouraged to explore her creativity.-the moment that art and design as a career it clicked for her and what she started seeing.-the magazine that influenced her love for print and editorial design.-a really cool year end project that she worked on in school. -creating under duress. She gets real honest with us and opens up about forcing herself to be creative while experiencing trauma.This episode has so much more and Tara is an incredible person. I love her exciting energy and I know you will enjoy what she shares. @taravictorial

Today, I'm joined by Sara Miller, a full-time blogger and graphic designer. Sara's been graphic designing for a while now, so she shares her tips and tricks for getting started as a freelance graphic designer even if you have no experience. CONNECT WITH SARASara StrivesSara Strives on InstagramMe, Myself, and You PodcastHow to Become a Graphic Designer Full Blog PostCONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com!

Today's guest is Emily Cheung. She is a freelance graphic designer and lettering artist in Vancouver BC. Her first job out of design school was with the marketing team at Whole Foods Market where she was a graphic artist. Emily tells us about the knee injury that gave her the moment of clarity she needed to start focusing on and pursuing the creative career path she had always wanted to. She also doesn't hold anything back when talking about a project she was a part of that did not go well. I'll just say detergent jugs, tube top... We also talk about the project Emily is the most proud of and it was a personal project for her family. Emily is super fun and I had a great time talking with her!

Today's guest is Emily Cheung. She is a freelance graphic designer and lettering artist in Vancouver BC. Her first job out of design school was with the marketing team at Whole Foods Market where she was a graphic artist. Emily tells us about the knee injury that gave her the moment of clarity she needed to start focusing on and pursuing the creative career path she had always wanted to. She also doesn't hold anything back when talking about a project she was a part of that did not go well. I'll just say detergent jugs, tube top... We also talk about the project Emily is the most proud of and it was a personal project for her family. Emily is super fun and I had a great time talking with her! 

Today's guest is Carly Fairbank, a freelance graphic designer in Vancouver BC, and owner at CarlyFries Co. Carly tells us all about leaving her day job and making the leap to go full-time freelance. We talk about the things she really enjoys about that, but also her least favorite parts of freelancing. She tells us who some of the designers that were an early influence on her creative journey and why.

Today's guest is Carly Fairbank, a freelance graphic designer in Vancouver BC, and owner at CarlyFries Co. Carly tells us all about leaving her day job and making the leap to go full-time freelance. We talk about the things she really enjoys about that, but also her least favorite parts of freelancing. She tells us who some of the designers that were an early influence on her creative journey and why. 

Today's guest is Lauren Griffin, a freelance graphic designer with a passion for illustration, typography, and tacos, under the name Typogriff. She originally was going to get into studying surgery and the medical field but ended up following her heart to design. Lauren tells us about how vintage books, and specifically, books on type are a huge inspiration to her. She tells us about having structure as a freelancer and the importance of getting dressed! Just get dressed like you are going into an office. We also talk about her participation in Eureka! A California Graphic Design Story with the Hoods and Friends being the project she is the most proud of.

Today's guest is Lauren Griffin, a freelance graphic designer with a passion for illustration, typography, and tacos, under the name Typogriff. She originally was going to get into studying surgery and the medical field but ended up following her heart to design. Lauren tells us about how vintage books, and specifically, books on type are a huge inspiration to her. She tells us about having structure as a freelancer and the importance of getting dressed! Just get dressed like you are going into an office. We also talk about her participation in Eureka! A California Graphic Design Story with the Hoods and Friends being the project she is the most proud of. 

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson features Casey Wallace, who is a mom, wife, Freelance Graphic Designer, and someone that loves fitness. She has a Public Relations degree and started her freelance design business when her husband decided to serve in the military post 9/11, which took her away from her corporate job. She is married to her high school sweetheart, is a mom of three, and she has a second business related to health and fitness. Listen to Casey's story today! You can also follow Casey on Instagram at: CaseyWallaceFitness Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast. Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson and KORE Women at: www.korewomen.com

Welcome and thank you for dropping by Inconsistent Journal! In this episode, I managed to pull Vivekraj in as a guest to talk about his path as a freelance graphic designer and all the struggles he has had to face in a pretty saturated market. He also dropped some advice for anyone who wants to breakfree from their 9-5 job and take control of their freedom once again!

Today's guest is Candy Brophy, a Freelance Graphic Designer from Melbourne AUS. She has had a bunch of her designs featured on World Brand Design and she is so much fun to talk to! We chat about great marketing and packaging of the 80's and also the moment in her childhood when she lost faith in Santa Clause....it involved He-Man. Candy is also very passionate about sharing the amazing things that women designers and inventors have created in this world and with that in mind, she askes a very cheeky question of our next guest. What a fun interview!

Today's guest is Candy Brophy, a Freelance Graphic Designer from Melbourne AUS. She has had a bunch of her designs featured on World Brand Design and she is so much fun to talk to! We chat about great marketing and packaging of the 80's and also the moment in her childhood when she lost faith in Santa Clause....it involved He-Man. Candy is also very passionate about sharing the amazing things that women designers and inventors have created in this world and with that in mind, she askes a very cheeky question of our next guest. What a fun interview!

Today's guest is Steph Ganea. She is the co-host of the Vancouver chapter of Ladies Wine and Design which is an international female design community. Steph is a GDC BC executive board member and a Freelance Graphic Designer. She knows what is going on in the design community and I really enjoyed hearing her story. Enjoy!

Today's guest is Steph Ganea. She is the co-host of the Vancouver chapter of Ladies Wine and Design which is an international female design community. Steph is a GDC BC executive board member and a Freelance Graphic Designer. She knows what is going on in the design community and I really enjoyed hearing her story. Enjoy!

Lucas says that setting up on his own was like discovering himself again. Learning to know himself, what his goals are, and how he wants to live his life. Right now that means trying to stay balanced in the Brazilian countryside, managing the graphic design work he does for clients alongside building his illustration portfolio. And as for the piece of advice he’d give his younger self, it’s one we haven’t heard before: “Don’t be a bad boss to yourself,” Lucas says. That’s good advice, right? But how many of us can say we follow it?

Watching her partner Mark go freelance with great success, Lyndsey decided to join him. “If he can do it, why not me?", she asked herself. Now the founder of a small collective, Nine Dots Creative, Lyndsey’s on the hunt for some big juicy clients. We chat about the “Spark Up” business course Lyndsey took and how it lead her to launch Nine Dots, what life was like freelancing alongside Mark, and how she’s managing to run a collective on top of all the work she does as a solo freelancer. This episode is supported by FreeAgent - online accounting software that makes managing your business finances a breeze. With an award-winning UK based support team on hand to help out, it’s easy to stay on top of your expenses, invoices, banking and tax. To claim your 1 month free trial, visit FreeAgent.com/beingfreelance Love learning from other freelancers like this? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, subscribe to the podcast and to the newsletter.* You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.com Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland Who the hell is Steve Folland? You know how everyone bangs on about how powerful video and audio content can be? Yeah, well Steve helps businesses make it and make the most of it. Find out more at www.stevefolland.com Track him down on Twitter @sfolland or lay a trail of cake and he'll eventually catch you up.

What is the biggest graphic design freelance business mistake? If you are a graphic designer looking to start a freelance graphic design business I want you to be aware of the biggest mistake. ►►►Get the Checklist and Join the Facebook Group below. ► Click here to download the Design Business Checklist! ( http://bit.ly/designbusinesschecklist ) ►Join The Design Brief Facebook Group to be a part of a community of designers looking to grow their careers and businesses! ( http://bit.ly/thedesignbrief ) I see graphic designers making a similar mistake when starting design agencies or small freelance business owners. They are excited to promote their work and get their name out on social media, on their website and advertise in local publications, but they forget about a few key principles of business and that is a solid business structure. What I see new freelance designers doing is running to Instagram and posting all of this content and then telling people to go check out their Facebook page and while they are on their facebook page make sure to watch this YouTube video I posted on YouTube about how you should follow me on Instagram. The hamster wheel just goes around and around and around. What they are missing is making the first things first things and getting a sustainable business set up from the beginning in order to run a long-term successful business. If you have no structure you will be unable to sustain any growth. Growth is only good if you can handle the influx of work. If you are not set up to handle the growth the success will sink your business and you will not be able to deliver what you promised on time. So there are 4 important steps to set up your freelance design business correctly. 1. Get Organized. That is the first tip for growing your graphic design business. Why is this so important? if you are not organized you will be unable to locate files and find the work you need to be working on and this is a huge time waster! 2. Get Automated If you are looking to grow your freelance graphic design business than there are so many resources that help you automate all of the administrative details. The details that are consuming so much of your time. These details pull you away from working as a freelance graphic designer, and they are making you a secretary. Right now, do you get paid for your secretary skills or the graphic design work your produce? 3. Become a Project Manager The third tip to growing your graphic design freelance business is to become a project manager. If you are thinking, well it is just me right now, why do I need to become a project manager? Well, let me ask you. If you wanted to know the status of one of your projects, how would you go about knowing this information? Would you have to go into your emails or texts to see where things are at in the process? If that is the case you are wasting massive amounts of time, where you could be designing. 4. Grow Your Team Growing your team is an obvious and necessary move you must make in order to grow your graphic design business. But first, you must have all of the necessary tools and resources in place to structure your team in a way that saves time, money, and creativity. You must first get organized, get automated, and become a project manager. Only then will you be able to effectively grow your team. ----- DISCLAIMER: ALL LINKS IN DESCRIPTION ARE AFFILIATE LINKS Thanks for Supporting Our Channel! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bengkaiser/support

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On this episode of the podcast Rolph sits down with Jackie Espejo, Freelance Graphic Designer by the name Breadslice Design and Art Director at Visual Street Films. They both talk about their beginnings in their respective professions, influences and other interests. Thanks for listening. Enjoy! Visual Street Weekly 013 https://www.facebook.com/pg/visualstreetfilms/videos/?ref=page_internal Bulletproof Monk Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ2seww8duw Follow @phonz_official @damiensaur @breadslicedesign Visit phonzmusic.com for more dope content Music, Videos, and Home to this podcast. Also http://www.soundcloud.com/phonz_official RED TABLE MEDIA http://www.youtube.com/redtablemediaofficial #RIPCHUCKTHEAWFULEST http://www.soundcloud.com/chucktheawfulest BULLETPROOF MONK OUT NOW ON ITUNES, APPLE MUSIC, SPOTIFY, SOUNDCLOUD, PANDORA https://soundcloud.com/phonz_official/sets/bulletproof-monk https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bulletproof-monk/id1161978580 Special Thanks to Visual Street Films. https://visualstreet.tv

Join Sean from the twohundredby200 design studio in the 28th episode of the our Creative Podcast and catch up with the week’s studio and industry news. This week Sean talks about some developments in the studio and makes appeal for a Freelance Graphic Designer or Graphic Design Studio fluent in Gaelic to work on a project taking place this coming May (4th-18th).  You can find out more on our “Work for Us” section of our website. Sean thanks everyone for their help in finding specialist illustrators for another studio project. We will be running another free workshop for Graphic Designers looking for employment in the creative industry. This time the workshop takes place in St Andrews, Fife, and there are 24 places available. Visit our website for more information. Reminder - the closing date for entries for our Logo design book and screen print is the 29th February and you can enter by visiting the win page on our website. This weeks listeners questions cover the small size of our design studio, what pens we use in our Time-lapse Thursday videos and what happened to the Retro Print Workshop who often worked alongside twohundredby200 on creative projects in the past. If you have any suggestions for content that you would like to see included in 2016 then please contact us at info@twohundredby200.co.uk

Being A Freelance Graphic Designer Could Hurt Your Business   Do you call yourself a freelance graphic designer? Freelance web designer? Or freelance web developer? If you do I suggest you stop right now. I could be hurting your business. Let me share an email conversation (names withheld) I had with a potential client before the holidays... Mark, As you may or may not know, (graphic designer's name) is undergoing surgery in January and will be off for 3 months. I would like to know if you are available to cover for him while he's away. To wich I replied, Thank you for thinking of me. I hope all goes well with (graphic designer)'s surgery. Due to the nature of my business and my commitment to my clients I wouldn't be able to take leave for 3 months. I do however know a graphic designer that would be perfect for you to contact. She is from this area but has spent the last few years working in Montreal. She recently moved back to town and contacted me to let me know she was looking for work. Here is a link to her resume website with all her contact info. To my surprise this is the reply I got. Thank you Mark for your prompt reply. I fully understand that you could not abandon your business for 3 months. Thank you for the tip on (designer's name). I looked over her resume, and although she looks to have the qualifications we need, she calls herself a freelance graphic designer. I'm looking for someone who takes the job more seriously than that. Regards, I couldn't believe what I read. This woman was perfect for the job but he wouldn't consider her because she called herself a freelance graphic designer. What is a freelance graphic designer? According to Merriam-Webster the definition of a freelancer is: A person who acts independently without being affiliated with or authorized by an organization. This person pursues a profession without a long-term commitment to any one employer. Isn't that what we are? The answer is yes. Unfortunately the word freelance has a stigma to that makes it an unfavourable word for potential graphic design clients to accept. Some businesses even have a not freelancer policy when it comes to hiring contractors. Freelancers are often seen as being rebels, risky, lazy, overly proud and hard to get along with. Some potential clients even associate the term freelancer with amateur. Something you don't want associated with your business. Being a freelance graphic designer means you are replaceable. You are one in a long list of graphic designers a company could turn to in a pinch for a quick one time job. Why do we burden ourselves with this title? There was a time when being a freelancer was something exotic, mysterious even. When working for yourself was something that set you apart from the masses. But nowadays, more and more people are going into business for themselves and the novelty has worn off. There are many professions that follow the same format that we graphic designers do but don't use the term freelancer. Can you imagine trusting your money to a freelance financial planner? Would you trust your locks to a freelance hair stylist? I didn't think so. What should you call yourself? When someone asks you what you do, just tell them. You are a graphic designer, a web designer, a web developer or whatever it may be. If they are interested they will ask who you work for. At which time you can explain that you run your own design business. As a graphic design business owner you can explain how you help your clients find solutions to problems they face, which justifies the amount you charge. By stating you are a business owner you are giving yourself instant credibility and proof that you take what you do seriously. It also establishes you as a professional. No matter how you refer to yourself, your livelihood doesn’t depend on how you see yourself, but on how your graphic design clients see you and your work. So don't be afraid to tell people you are a graphic designer and a business owner. Just leave the "freelance" part out of it. I would love your comments How do you refer to yourself? Leave a comment on the show notes page. Four Week Marketing Boost - FREE GUIDE Download my FREE guide, the Four Week Marketing Boost to help improve your business' image and create the best first impression possible to attract more clients. Subscribe to the podcast Subscribe on iTunesSubscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on Android Contact me Send me feedback Follow me on Twitter and Facebook Design Resource This week's resources is GrapicStock.com my suggestion to anyone looking for low cost stock images. Use my link and get you code for a one year subscription for only $99. I want to help you. Running a graphic design or web design business all by yourself isn't easy. If there are any struggles you face running your design business please reach out to me. I'll do my best to help you by addressing your issues in a future blog post or podcast episode here at Resourceful Designer. You can reach me at feedback@resourcefuldesigner.com   http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freelancem 'http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freelance

It's with great delight that I get to bring on to the Join Up Dots show a man from the UK, who in many ways had a background similar to myself. A few years back he was working in London on a string of meaningless freelance jobs doing picture research, typesetting and a little design for various agencies. He knew that he wasn't stimulating himself, so in 2006 he set up a website to start his own company in an attempt to do some of this boring work at home rather than in a boring office. And to his delight it worked, and he worked for someone else for the last time in 2008. By keeping blogging, creating content and doing web and graphic design work for his own clients, his business grew and grew, and then in 2012 he came to a big decision in his life. His marriage failed in 2012, and being inspired by the words of Tim Ferriss and location independent entrepreneurs asked himself the question "Why am I living in London?" So since September last year he has been mostly living in Thailand as well as travelling in Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines. So does he look back at his life with totally new glasses, and think "Wow, once you start taking consistent action what a life you can create?" And does he think that anyone can do this, or is their a huge super-talent that he has that no one else does? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots, with the one and only Mr Rob Cubbon

Patrick Prendergast chats with Tau Zaman about what to keep in mind when starting a freelance career as a graphic designer. This interview was recorded on April 13, 2015.

Today's Guest is Valerie Riley, a former real estate agent who is now a Creative Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, and Freelance Graphic Designer.  She is dedicated to helping small businesses make a BIG impression. She connects small businesses to the creatives that can help their business get to the next level. Doing it first in the first state - Delaware (freedom day - 12/7). "As a former Realtor (small business owner) I quickly understood the challenges that we face to stand out in a saturated market. What is the secret "juice" that the successful small businesses have? As a creative freelancer (we are small business owners as well), I saw the challenges that us right brained folks have..." - Valerie Key Takeaways A business mentor will greatly help you as you are seeking to start your own Small Business. You have to help yourself first. "I wanna work with people and not for people and I don't want them to work for me. I think really we need to work together." Take some time to slow down and take a break. Don't over-work yourself. Market towards past clients. Contacting through email, phone calls. Get to know them personally.  "But just as you abound in everything, in faith, in utterance, in knowledge, and in all earnestness and in the love we inspired in you see that you abound in this gracious work also."  ~ 2 Corinthians 8:7 Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""I think really we need to work together." @DivineImaging"] [Tweet "I wanna work with people and not for people." @DivineImaging"] Resources Blue Host - Web Hosting Service Lead Pages The Simplified Office The Bible Design BIG For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR15 The post 15: Creatives and Small Business w/ Valerie Reilly appeared first on .