The Unapologetic Designer Podcast

Kenzi Green Design
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The Unapologetic Designer Podcast

Your blueprint to unfiltered design business success with Kenzi of Kenzi Green Design. From charging $75 for logos to booking $10,000 design clients and building a six-figure studio, I’ve seen it all. This podcast reveals what it really takes to attract high-ticket clients and thrive as a designer. Join me as I share hard-earned lessons, interview successful designers, and chat with my own design students from The Brief Collective as they break down the strategies behind their success. Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale your design business, this is your go-to resource.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    "I booked a $7K client and instantly felt scared"

    Alyssa is a successful designer and DBA University graduate. In this episode, she opens up about the internal challenges she’s faced, how she shifted her mindset to overcome imposter syndrome, and the journey to landing high-ticket clients after her design work went viral online for all the wrong reasons. This is a raw, powerful story of resilience and growth. Follow Alyssa ⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    33 min

  2. DEC 9

    What Makes A 'High Value Designer' (it's not money)

    "High value" often gets mistaken for "high price tag" but being a high-value designer is about crafting an exceptional experience and delivering results that truly stand out. It’s not the price tag that defines value; it’s the impact and the quality of what you bring to the table. ⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    10 min

  3. NOV 25

    "I only had $800 left, and one mindset shift changed everything"

    With just $800 left from her last paycheck, Veronica transformed her mindset and landed her first $5,000 client, unlocking a newfound confidence and stepping into the role of the expert she was always meant to be. In this episode, she breaks down the game-changing shifts that took her from struggling with $200 clients to confidently booking high-ticket clients in just a few months. Follow Veronica ⁠⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    27 min

  4. NOV 4

    $25K/month as a brand + web designer

    With zero formal design experience and a background as a chiropractor, Erica made the leap into the world of full-time design, niching down in the health & wellness space. In this episode, she shares her journey going from making $3K a month to having her first $25K month within the same year! If you've ever doubted your ability to pivot or dream bigger, this is the story you need to hear. ⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    36 min

  5. OCT 28

    How To Overcome Common Designer Mindset Blocks *COACHING LESSON*

    Your mindset might be the very thing standing between you and booking high-ticket clients or scaling your design business. Today, Coach Marisa and I are diving into the most common mindset blocks we see holding designers back—and, more importantly, how to overcome them so you can increase your revenue and business growth. ⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    42 min

  6. OCT 18

    A Monthly Marketing Membership Exclusively For Designers

    Sometimes content feels like a second job and although I've turned social media into my #1 lead generator, I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. That's why I'm excited to share my content ideas with other designers inside Social Butterfly Club - a monthly marketing membership exclusively for designers. Listen to find out all the deets! ⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    10 min

  7. OCT 14

    From $600 logos to $6,000 branding projects in 8 months

    Emma, a Design Biz Academy graduate, transformed her business from $600 logos to landing a $6,000 branding project in just 8 months. In this episode, she shares her journey into design, the unexpected twists she encountered, and the key strategies that helped her break into high-ticket projects. Follow Emma Designer Pricing Guide ⁠⁠Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    31 min

  8. SEP 30

    Nail Your Brand Messaging & Positioning With Jen Davis

    Brand messaging and positioning are challenges almost every designer faces. In this episode, I'm chatting with Jen from Hello June Creative and the Better Brand Designer podcast about how to finally nail your brand messaging so clients are eager to work with you! I personally hired Jen to refine my own brand messaging, and she was worth every penny. If you're feeling lost about who you're speaking to, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for! Follow Jen Join Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Secret Podcast Episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Your Unapologetic Opinion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

    41 min
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Your blueprint to unfiltered design business success with Kenzi of Kenzi Green Design. From charging $75 for logos to booking $10,000 design clients and building a six-figure studio, I’ve seen it all. This podcast reveals what it really takes to attract high-ticket clients and thrive as a designer. Join me as I share hard-earned lessons, interview successful designers, and chat with my own design students from The Brief Collective as they break down the strategies behind their success. Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale your design business, this is your go-to resource.

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