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Better: The Brand Designer Podcast

Jen Davis
Web Design
Design Industry
Red Flag Clients
Entrepreneurship
Brand Strategy
Email Marketing
Client Relationships
Neurodivergence
Setting Boundaries
Design Business Mistakes
Graphic Design
Building Community
Mental Health
ADHD
Brand Positioning
Branding
Pricing Strategies
Marketing
VIP Days
Offboarding Processes

Better: The Brand Designer Podcast, founded by Giselle Field of Wander Design Co. and Jen Davis, was founded on the belief that designers need community. We find that the branding world often feels secretive, competitive, and sometimes just plain old confusing. When we realized that our honest, soul-chat-level convos could potentially help other designers, we realized a podcast was only natural! B... more

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Episode Description:

In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with one of my design icons, Marty Neumeier, who is an accomplished designer and author. We chat about his new design-thriller book, The Scarl... more

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Recent Guests

Audrey Humphreys
Production designer at Audacious Creative Studio
Audacious Creative Studio
Episode: S12 E12: Spooooky Client Stories (Round 3!) with Audrey Humphreys
Katie Campbell
Social media strategist at Katie Creative Co.
Katie Creative Co.
Episode: S12 E11: Person-First vs. Platform-First: Optimizing Your Social Media Content for Connection with Katie Campbell
Marty Neumeier
Author and agency owner, renowned for books on design and branding
Independent
Episode: S12 E10: Diving into Octavo, a Thriller for Designers with Marty Neumeier
Julia Bocchese
SEO expert and founder of Julia Renee Consulting
Julia Renee Consulting
Episode: S12 E09: Demystifying SEO for Web Designers—SEO Q&A with Julia Bocchese
Kayla Batista
Owner of Brand Barista and expert in white label design.
Brand Barista
Episode: S12 E08: How to Scale Your Studio with White Label Design with Kayla Batista
Abbey McGrew
Owner of Wayfarer Design Studio and founder of Tezzera CRM.
Wayfarer Design Studio
Episode: S12 E07: Launching a New CRM: Introducing Tezzera with Abbey McGrew
Bethany McCamish
CEO and founder of Bethany Works, host of the Unbreakable Brands Podcast, former teacher and TEDx speaker
Bethany Works
Episode: S12 E06: So You Want to Book Luxury Clients? These Are Your First Practical Steps with Bethany McCamish
Shannon Mattern
Founder and CEO of the Web Designer Academy and pricing coach for women web designers.
Web Designer Academy
Episode: S12 E04: Six Sneaky Places Design Businesses Leak Time & Money with Shannon Mattern
Katie Higginbotham
Owner of her own design studio, previously worked at an agency for over a decade
Episode: S11 E15: Making “the Leap” from Agency to Studio (and Balancing Mom Life) with Katie Higginbotham

Host

Jen Davis
Jen Davis, owner of Hello June Creative, is an experienced designer and podcast host who engages in conversations about the challenges and triumphs faced by brand designers. With a focus on community and personal growth in the design field, she reflects on her own experiences while interviewing various industry guests.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Not a designer but love

    I find so much genius in this show - and it has a really down to earth quality I appreciate (no overwhelm or massive FOMO).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Krista Walsh
    United Statesa month ago
  • I want to like this show

    I really do want to like this show, but every time I try to listen I have to skip the first 15-25 minutes of the show before they actually get to their topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Chellsbells
    United States3 years ago
  • Absolute Best!

    I love this podcast so much. Jen and Esther are honest, refreshing, uplifting, and inspiring. I look forward to this podcast every week. It’s like listening to design besties every week. They remind me of my why. My why wanting to be a brand designer and not to give up on my dream goals for my business. ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katcjo
    United States3 years ago
  • Theeee best!

    This is the best podcast for all things brand design. Most of us are running our businesses but with Better, I feel like I’m running a business alongside other designers—and more importantly, friends!

    Packed full of knowledge, experience and vulnerability… it’s a great podcast for you wherever you are in your design business!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nikki @ Yellow Creative Co.
    United States3 years ago
  • Super helpful

    Jen, Esther, & Giselle (RIP) provide simple and actionable advice for growing your branding business. Their episodes are super practical. I love how grounded and down-to-earth they are. You can tell they genuinely care about helping. I definitely recommend giving their podcast a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ashao FreeSky
    Canada4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast for its candid and supportive approach to the design profession.
A few criticisms point to occasional lengthy introductions before getting to core topics, but overall sentiment is positive.
Some mention the warmth and vulnerability brought by the hosts, making it feel like a friend is guiding them through their challenges.
Many feel a strong sense of community among fellow designers and find the conversations relatable and inspiring.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#72
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#46
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Apple Podcasts
#150
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Apple Podcasts
#196
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Apple Podcasts
#232
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#14
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S12 E11: Person-First vs. Platform-First: Optimizing Your Social Media Content for Connection with Katie Campbell
Q: What is the biggest mistake that you see female service providers making when they prioritize the platform over the person?
They often have a one-track mind focusing solely on metrics like followers and engagement rather than building relationships with their audience.
S12 E09: Demystifying SEO for Web Designers—SEO Q&A with Julia Bocchese
Q: What unique challenges do you see designers facing when it comes to optimizing their clients' websites for SEO?
Designers often struggle with client communication about what SEO entails and the expectations after launching a website, leading to misconceptions regarding immediate rankings.
S12 E10: Diving into Octavo, a Thriller for Designers with Marty Neumeier
Q: How can designers learn from Octavo in their own work?
Marty suggests that designers can draw inspiration from the historical context of design and the creative processes, as well as the application of different forms of reasoning in problem-solving.
S12 E10: Diving into Octavo, a Thriller for Designers with Marty Neumeier
Q: How did serializing the book on Substack influence its writing?
Marty notes that he serialized the finished book to build an audience and integrate community feedback into the process, highlighting the importance of marketing as closely tied to writing.
S12 E10: Diving into Octavo, a Thriller for Designers with Marty Neumeier
Q: What inspired the series and what makes Octavo a great read for designers?
Marty explains that he wanted to explore the beginnings of design and its connection to history, particularly through figures like Leonardo da Vinci, and that he aims to portray design as a thrilling narrative.

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1. Audrey Humphreys
2. Katie Campbell
3. Marty Neumeier
4. Julia Bocchese
5. Kayla Batista
6. Abbey McGrew
7. Bethany McCamish
8. Shannon Mattern

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