Resourceful Designer: Strategies for running a graphic design business
Mark Des CotesWouldn't it be nice if you could spend more time designing and less time worrying about your design business? Resourceful Designer offers tips, tricks and resources for freelancers in order to help streamline your graphic design and web design business so you can get back to what you do best… Designing! Let me know what topics you would like me to cover by emailing feedback@resourcefuldesigner.com... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 362 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DesignVisual ArtsArts | |||
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Hey there, my design friend! Today on Resourceful Designer, I want to share a story about why I was genuinely happy that a client didn't pay their invoice. Sounds odd, right? But it all comes down to the power of client relationships—the foundation o... more
Hey there, it's Mark from Resourceful Designer. Have you ever looked at your own design work and thought, "I'm not good enough to charge for this," or landed a big client and immediately worried that they'd soon figure out you're not as talented as t... more
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- Full of fun & helpfulness
This podcast has enlightened me to many facets of running a graphic design business and being an artist. I’ve been listening for years, from being an artist at a print shop to finally starting my own design business! Thank you Mark for this continued legacy of helpfulness that I’m listening to intently to progress my own business!
Apple Podcasts5HungryPanda J
United States6 months ago - The inspiration and hope I needed
I’m a new listener who is looking to bring more graphic design into my digital marketing offering. I felt confused on where to begin but listening to this podcast has stirred the motivation I need to just get started. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ❤️
Apple Podcasts5Jo D - Maven of Momentum
United Kingdoma year ago - Great podcast for beginner designers all the way to experienced designers!
As a new person in the world of design, through his podcast, Mark Des Cotes has helped me understand parts the industry in simple, clear ways! Super knowledgeable and has practical tips to help anyone in design!
As a bonus, it’s great to hear from another fellow Canadian!
Apple Podcasts5Eddie.Howell
Canada2 years ago - Great resource for solo designers!
I've been following Resourceful Designer for years and I haven't found a better resource with plenty of great tips from an experienced home-based graphic designer. Mark does an amazing job at sharing his experience and pieces of advice about how to run a successful home-based design business. Actually, I recently decided to start my own design home-based design business and I'm sure listening to Mark's podcast helped a lot at convincing me to make the leap.
Thank you Mark for maintaining such gr... more
Apple Podcasts5Sualocin52
France3 years ago - Such a massive support
I’ve been listening to The Resourceful Designer for 4 years. Mark’s advice, experience and guidance has been a massive support to me as I’ve built my own design business. I always wonder how he comes up with new topics to cover but he always does! And they are always so helpful! Some in particular (the on and off boarding series for example) have really enabled me to up level my processes and create an even better experience for my clients. Thank you Mark for your dedication and for sharing your... more
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Apple Podcasts | #128 | United States/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #233 | United Kingdom/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  Australia/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #63 |  Indonesia/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #146 |  South Africa/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #151 |  India/Arts/Design |
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