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Sticky Notes with CJ Cawley and Jack Chitty

Cj Cawley / Jack Chitty
Graphic Design
Freelance Business
Creative Entrepreneurship
Social Media
Six Nations Rugby
Creative Burnout
Mindset
Social Media Marketing
Freelancing
Brand Design
Client Relations
Creative Community
Win (freelance Motivation)
Brain Aneurysm
Creative Industry
Imposter Syndrome
Self-Worth
Validation
Freelance Graphic Design
Skill Gap

Sticky Notes is the podcast hosted by CJ Cawley and Jack Chitty. Two brand designers sit down each week and unpack the reality of running a creative business. No fluff, no gatekeeping, no pretending they've got it all figured out. We talk about the wins, the failures, and everything in between. From niching (or not), finding clients, pricing your work, and building a brand… to creative blocks, sel... more

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This week, CJ and Jack unpack the reality of finding clients as a freelance designer. From saying yes to everything in the early days, to learning how to attract the right opportunities as your career grows. They share stories from their own journeys... more

We quit our 9-5's to work 5-9. This week, CJ and Jack unpack the guilt that comes with being a freelance creative and finally putting your 'out of office' on.

We get into:

👉 Why freelancers often feel guilty taking time off

👉 The pressure of runni... more

What happens when the wins stop coming? When projects drag on, self-doubt creeps in, confidence drops, and you start questioning whether you even know what you’re doing anymore.

We get into:

👉 Why freelance creatives become dependent on “wins” to... more

You know that feeling where your taste is up here… but your actual ability feels way down there?

Well, we unpack the constant battle of knowing what “great” looks like, but struggling to create work that lives up to the vision in your head.

EPISODE... more

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Recent Guests

Abi Connick
Self-taught graphic designer and creative entrepreneur
Episode: #03 How to Build a Graphic Design Business From Scratch - Abi Connick's Journey to Success
Jack Chitty
Self-taught brand designer and owner of the design studio Chitco.
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Episode: #01 - From ZERO Clients to Designing Logos for Global Brands – Jack Chitty’s INSANE Story

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Great Start

    I’ve followed CJ on social media for a bit and now will be following Jack as well. Nice mix of discussion on graphic design and life in general. Jack’s story is inspiring to hear and I’m happy I took the plunge with podcast. Good luck from Texas gents!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ansbro
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great honest and insightful podcast show for creatives trying to navigate the freelance world.

    I’ve been following both CJ and Jack for a while over various social media’s and they are both fantastic designers so when I heard CJ was producing a podcast I knew I was going to love it.

    Just as the description states this is a no fluff, no over exaggerated success story, it is just an honest chat about how Jack got to where he was. It was truly insightful and I can’t wait to hear more chats with guests CJ has on.

    If your a freelance designer who is tired and sick of hearing and seeing peo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iamchrisjames
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Absolutely phenomenal

    Love the podcast already, and it’s just getting started.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh Clingman
    United Statesa year ago

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#245
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#37
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#87
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#26
Germany/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#69
Italy/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#88
France/Arts/Design

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I Quit My 9-5… Now I Can’t Stop Working
Q: Have either of you ever invested in coaching or outside help and what did you learn from it?
Jack describes a mixed track record with coaching—valuable in theory but often disappointing in practice; CJ shares a six-month, hands-on coaching program with three designers that yielded tangible growth for mentees and themselves, emphasizing the importance of alignment and high standards when seeking mentorship.

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