Resourceful Designer: Strategies for running a graphic design business Podcast
1) 10 Things to Consider Before Raising Your Prices - RD354
Hey there, design friends! Welcome to Resourceful Designer, your go-to podcast for running a successful design business. Today, I'm diving into one of the most nerve-wracking yet crucial decisions eve...Show More
2) Networking for Introverted Designers - RD353
Welcome to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and in today's episode, I'm diving into something that hits home for so many of us: networking as an introverted designer. Did you know that over 8...Show More
3) 5 Mistakes That Can Damage Your Design Career - RD352
Welcome back to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and today I want to open up about five major mistakes that can seriously damage your design career; mistakes I've witnessed and, yes, even fal...Show More
4) The ROI of FREE - RD351
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 ...Show More
5) Facing Impostor Syndrome - RD350
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 ...Show More
6) How to Generate More Word of Mouth Referrals - RD349
Hey fellow designers, welcome back to another episode of Resourceful Designer! I’m Mark Des Cotes, and today I’m diving into a topic that every design business thrives on: word of mouth referrals. Rec...Show More
7) The Four Power Questions Every Designer Should Ask Clients - RD348
Hey there, my friends! Welcome back to another episode of Resourceful Designer. Today I want to share something that could really transform the way you approach client relationships and projects. Did...Show More
8) Design Better by Doing Less - RD347
Today, I want to talk about something that might sound a little counterintuitive at first: how stepping away from your design business to enjoy hobbies—like playing guitar, gardening, fishing, or wood...Show More
9) Why You Should Work for Someone Else Before Becoming a Freelancer - RD346
Freelancing feels like freedom, but the fastest route often runs through a paycheck first. In this episode, I show how working on a team accelerates your path to solo success—learning pricing, scope c...Show More
10) The Two Sides Of A Solopreneur Designer - RD345
I recently attended WordCamp Canada, a community gathering of WordPress enthusiasts, where I gave a presentation on the pitfalls of your About page. But that's not what today's episode is about. Inste...Show More