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Hey! We’re Kris and Donna, and we love having honest, open conversations about running a graphic design business.

We’ve been graphic designers and educators for the past 2 decades and have both run multiple-six figure graphic design businesses. We have Experienced. It. All—the highs and the lows of success. In this space, we will share all things Graphic Design business. The do’s, the don’ts, tips, secret sauces, and a whole lot more. Bottom line—we are on a mission to help Graphic Designers thrive in business.

Our aim with this podcast is to provide valuable insights and strategies so you can take them and apply them to build your own successful graphic design business.

If you have a graphic design business problem that you'd like us to unpack in a future episode, email us at team@designandprosper.co. We'd love to hear from you.

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Hey! We’re Kris and Donna, and we love having honest, open conversations about running a graphic design business.

We’ve been graphic designers and educators for the past 2 decades and have both run multiple-six figure graphic design businesses. We have Experienced. It. All—the highs and the lows of success. In this space, we will share all things Graphic Design business. The do’s, the don’ts, tips, secret sauces, and a whole lot more. Bottom line—we are on a mission to help Graphic Designers thrive in business.

Our aim with this podcast is to provide valuable insights and strategies so you can take them and apply them to build your own successful graphic design business.

If you have a graphic design business problem that you'd like us to unpack in a future episode, email us at team@designandprosper.co. We'd love to hear from you.

    136. Can you trust your graphic design business?

    136. Can you trust your graphic design business?

    The Design & Prosper Academy doors are open for a limited time! Come and join us and start building the design business of your dreams today. 🌈✨ 
    https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy
     
    Are you wondering how to set up your graphic design business for success? In today's episode we share the results, outcomes and big transformations you can expect for your design busienss when you have the right framework in place. 
    A successful design business you can trust! Yes please!
     
    Have a question you'd like us to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit it here:
    https://www.designandprosper.co/podcast
     
    Free resources for designers: 👀
    https://www. designandprosper.co/free
     
    Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗
    https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__
     
    With love,
    Kris & Donna xo

    • 47 min
    135. Should you show clients your process work & concepts?

    135. Should you show clients your process work & concepts?

    Join our free live Masterclass "Pathway to Profit" and discover 5 graphic design business models that *really* work. 🚀
    https://www.designandprosper.co/masterclass
     
    This is an Ask Kris & Donna episode where we answer a question from a lovely designer, Sarah Kelly, who has asked the following question:
    Do clients really want to see my process work? I was taught at university to share it all, as time goes on I have been less inclined to do so. Sharing my ideation process in my client branding presentation can feel like it is too much information for the client...mind maps, brainstorming, sketches...it's a lot! Would it not be better to keep them focused on the one design concept/solution being provided? Thank you, Sarah
    Transcript coming soon!
     
    Have a question you'd like us to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit it here:
    https://www.designandprosper.co/podcast
     
    Free resources for designers: 👀
    https://www. designandprosper.co/free
     
    Looking to up-level your graphic design business with elevated systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support? We run our business school for graphic, web and brand designers three times a year. We can't wait to help you step into the business of your dreams.
    https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy
     
    Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗
    https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__
     
    With love,
    Kris & Donna xo

    • 16 min
    134. 5 reasons why graphic designers are unhappy in their design business and what to do about it

    134. 5 reasons why graphic designers are unhappy in their design business and what to do about it

    Join our free live Masterclass "Pathway to Profit" and discover 5 graphic design business models that *really* work. 🚀
    https://www.designandprosper.co/masterclass
     
    Are you running a design business but you’re feeling unhappy and unfulfilled? There are lots of reasons why this can be the case but in this episode we’ve identified 5 key reasons why and how to fix them. 
    We've been there and we’ve felt it. It can be hard to get the balance right, but over many years we have discovered some key things that need to be in place in order for a graphic design  business to be successful.
    Transcript coming soon!
     
    Have a question you'd like us to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit it here:
    https://www.designandprosper.co/podcast
     
    Free resources for designers: 👀
    https://www. designandprosper.co/free
     
    Looking to up-level your graphic design business with elevated systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support? We run our business school for graphic, web and brand designers three times a year. We can't wait to help you step into the business of your dreams.
    https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy
     
    Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗
    https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__
     
    With love,
    Kris & Donna xo

    • 39 min
    133. The power of case studies and how they can transform your graphic design business

    133. The power of case studies and how they can transform your graphic design business

    Join our free live Masterclass "Pathway to Profit" and discover 5 graphic design business models that *really* work. 🚀
    https://www.designandprosper.co/masterclass
     
    In today’s episode we are talking all about case studies and why they are so powerful for graphic, web and brand designers to use as part of their content strategy. We also run through exactly how to put together your own client case studies. 
    Case studies are such an important tool in your marketing and content toolkit - they showcase your design expertise, build trust with potential clients, and drive new business & conversions.
    Even if you are just starting out in business or have never created a case study before, fear not, because the information you are going to learn in this episode starts at the very beginning of the client journey. So this can start with your very next client. 🙌
     
    For transcript click here.
     
    Have a question you'd like us to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit it here:
    https://www.designandprosper.co/podcast
     
    Free resources for designers: 👀
    https://www. designandprosper.co/free
     
    Looking to up-level your graphic design business with elevated systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support? We run our business school for graphic, web and brand designers three times a year. We can't wait to help you step into the business of your dreams.
    https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy
     
    Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗
    https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__
     
    With love,
    Kris & Donna xo

    • 29 min
    132. 10 Time-Saving Systems EVERY design business needs

    132. 10 Time-Saving Systems EVERY design business needs

    Do you feel pushed for time in your graphic design business? Well in today’s episode we have 10 time saving systems you need to implement in your business to get some of your precious time back. 


     
    We cover strategies such as batching tasks, using automation and integration tools like Zapier and Dubsado, developing your inspiration and templates library, implementing a project management system and so much more. 🤗



    Have a question you'd like us to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit it here.


    Book in a free 20 minute consultation: https://designandprosper.co/bookafreechat

    Much love, 
    Kris & Donna xo


    P.S For transcript click here. 


    Free resources for designers 👀
    https://designandprosper.co/free


    https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨
    Looking to up-level your graphic design business with elevated systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support?
    We run our business school for graphic, web and brand designers three times a year. We can't wait to help you step into the business of your dreams. 

    Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__

    • 48 min
    131. Ask Kris and Donna - How important is it to specify a niche within a graphic design business?

    131. Ask Kris and Donna - How important is it to specify a niche within a graphic design business?

    In this ’Ask Kris and Donna’ episode we answer a question from Taylor, a graphic design business owner who is curious about whether focusing on a niche and turning away unrelated work is going to be beneficial.
    View the transcript here.
    Have a question you'd like us to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit it here.
    Free resources for designers: 👀
    https://designandprosper.co/free
    Looking to up-level your graphic design business with elevated systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support?
We run our business school for graphic, web and brand designers three times a year. We can't wait to help you step into the business of your dreams.
    https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy
    Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗
    https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__
    With love,
    Kris & Donna xo
     

    • 14 min

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