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10 Lessons I Learned from 10 Years of Running My Design Business | EP 185
Manage episode 517711511 series 3377918
Ten years, hundreds of clients, and more lessons than I can count. This episode is a reflection on what it really takes to grow from a freelance designer charging $65 logos to running a six-figure design agency that gives you freedom and choice. I am sharing the ten biggest lessons that shaped my business, my mindset, and how I show up as a creative CEO. These lessons are honest, sometimes uncomfortable, and exactly what I wish someone told me when I started.
You will learn:
- Why being a great designer is not enough to build a profitable business
- How confidence, not skill, determines your pricing
- What it really means to think like a business owner, not a freelancer
- How to create systems and seasons that support sustainable growth
Grab a cup of coffee, your notes, and get ready to think differently about how you grow your design business.
And if you're tired of wasting time on invoices, tracking payments, or chasing overdue bills, check out FreshBooks. It’s the all-in-one invoicing and accounting software I use to stay organized and focus more on design - not admin.
Aventive Academy’s Resources:
From Crickets to Clients: https://aventiveacademy.com/crickets-to-clients/
$12k Client Attraction Masterclass: https://aventiveacademy.com/attract-clients-workshop/
Client Portal for Designers: https://aventiveacademy.com/client-portal/
The Wealthy Client Blueprint: https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/
Mockup Magic: https://aventiveacademy.com/mockup-magic/
Brand Guidelines Template: https://aventiveacademy.com/brand-guidelines/
12-Week Business Program for Designers: https://aventiveacademy.com/profit
Join My Weekly Newsletter: https://aventive-academy.ck.page/0fc86a336f
The Creative CEO Accelerator: https://aventiveacademy.com/accelerator
188 epizódok
10 Lessons I Learned from 10 Years of Running My Design Business | EP 185
Profitable Graphic Designer: Clients, Business, Money, and Freedom
Manage episode 517711511 series 3377918
Ten years, hundreds of clients, and more lessons than I can count. This episode is a reflection on what it really takes to grow from a freelance designer charging $65 logos to running a six-figure design agency that gives you freedom and choice. I am sharing the ten biggest lessons that shaped my business, my mindset, and how I show up as a creative CEO. These lessons are honest, sometimes uncomfortable, and exactly what I wish someone told me when I started.
You will learn:
- Why being a great designer is not enough to build a profitable business
- How confidence, not skill, determines your pricing
- What it really means to think like a business owner, not a freelancer
- How to create systems and seasons that support sustainable growth
Grab a cup of coffee, your notes, and get ready to think differently about how you grow your design business.
And if you're tired of wasting time on invoices, tracking payments, or chasing overdue bills, check out FreshBooks. It’s the all-in-one invoicing and accounting software I use to stay organized and focus more on design - not admin.
Aventive Academy’s Resources:
From Crickets to Clients: https://aventiveacademy.com/crickets-to-clients/
$12k Client Attraction Masterclass: https://aventiveacademy.com/attract-clients-workshop/
Client Portal for Designers: https://aventiveacademy.com/client-portal/
The Wealthy Client Blueprint: https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/
Mockup Magic: https://aventiveacademy.com/mockup-magic/
Brand Guidelines Template: https://aventiveacademy.com/brand-guidelines/
12-Week Business Program for Designers: https://aventiveacademy.com/profit
Join My Weekly Newsletter: https://aventive-academy.ck.page/0fc86a336f
The Creative CEO Accelerator: https://aventiveacademy.com/accelerator
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