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Episode #129: How to Get Into Textile Design With Kelly Irvine
Hear how Kelly Irvine went from in-house graphic designer to freelance textile designer, creating exclusive prints for the fashion industry, and how she also makes passive income with her designs.
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Episode #127: What Questions Should a Graphic Designer Ask a Client?
By screening prospects and asking strategic questions, designers change the conversation from design to problem solving, get more respect and increase the perceived value of their work. Find out what questions a graphic designer should ask a client.
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Episode #125: 11 Proven Ways to Keep Clients Coming Back
It's easier to get 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.
Episode #124: How to Get Clients as a Freelance Graphic Designer
Learn how to get clients as a freelance graphic designer by standing out from other designers, getting noticed and building your authority.
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Episode #123: Automate Business Tasks With Funnels—With Dominique Falla
Did you get into freelancing to focus on design, not business tasks? Do you sometimes dread all the administrative tasks you have to deal with as a freelancer? Hear from Dominique Falla how creatives can spend less time on the tasks they don't like and more on what they do like.
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Episode #119: How to Start a Freelance Graphic Design Business: Complete Guide
Looking to work for yourself as a graphic designer? Find out how to start a freelance graphic design business, including what to think about with your branding, business type, insurance, financial considerations, networking and marketing, and more.
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Episode #118: 17 Red Flags for Bad Clients
Want to spot a bad client before working with them? Watch for these 17 potential red flags for bad clients, so you can avoid taking on bad clients and have more pleasant client relationships.
Episode #116: John Falke’s Journey From Two to a Team
John Falke and I talk about how he went from a two-person web design business to having a dream team. Get lots of tips you can use when hiring someone to help you, including a template for the hiring process.
Episode #114: How to Reach Out to Potential Clients the Right Way
Find out how to reach out to potential clients the right way as a freelance graphic designer. Learn how to start building relationships and maximizing your marketing efforts, so you get more clients and more work and make more money.
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