Today we’re talking about a topic that often feels quite taboo, but everyone loves hearing about - Money! At the beginning of my journey, money used to make me super uncomfortable but I quickly realized I needed to get comfortable with it in order to grow my business.

So in this episode I talk about money mistakes that many designers make, the mistakes I made myself, and of course I share the lessons that came with it.

Here’s a quick rundown of this episode…

• [01:10] Let’s talk money!
• [02:35] Mistake #1
• [03:42] Mistake #2
• [04:48] Mistake #3
• [06:06] Mistake #4
• [08:04] Mistake #5
• [08:59] Mistake #6
• [12:03] Mistake #7
• [13:13] Mistake #8

Mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for The Breakthrough Designer Waitlist: https://one6creative.com/waitlist-breakthrough-designer

Sign up for a free trial of Yocory - your all-in-one business hub for freelancers and small business owners: https://bit.ly/ctc-podcast-yocory

Profit First - book by Mike Michalowicz

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If you're a service-based business then chances are, at some point or another, you thought to yourself: "How can I scale my business without working 24/7?"

You're not alone my friend!

As service providers, we get seriously involved in doing the best possible work for our clients, but the 1-on-1 model isn't always easy to scale. That's why in this episode, I'm sharing with you 5 different ways you can diversify your income and scale to a whole new level.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Contract Shop (Affiliate): https://thecontractshop.com/pages/l2fsummit?ref=yevgeniyadavarashvili

The Designer's Content Playbook mini offer: https://one6creative.com/designers-content-playbook

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This is a highly requested episode where I share the behind the scenes of the latest launch of my signature business program for designers called The Breakthrough Designer.

With every launch comes a lot of lessons learned, and I am sharing them all with you today!

I am also talking about what we are doing differently for the next launch of The Breakthrough Designer which is happening in October 2022!

Here’s a quick rundown of this episode…

• [03:14] All about the TBD April’22 launch
• [07:45] Let’s talk numbers
• [14:53] What went well
• [20:52] What didn’t go so well
• [28:03] What are we doing differently for the next launch
• [31:13] My predictions and goals for the October launch

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Recap of my first beta launch:

#1 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wok_8PFz5RKHGQop3eCz0KDPeYatp3qc/view?usp=sharing

#2 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YrIobfSrZbfPVY66NR1AFCZjvJ0RRaEc/view?usp=sharing

#3 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yUffZwA0t6Vnn256uE_EBgEra9Dmb_uY/view?usp=sharing

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When was the last time you connected with your past client? When was the last time you asked them for a referral?

If you're having trouble answering this question then this episode is for you! Your past clients are an amazing source of referrals but many business owners tend to forget about that because they're so busy chasing the next lead.

In this episode, I'm sharing two simple scripts to help you ask your past clients for a referral and reignite the relationship.

Here’s a quick rundown of this episode…

• [01:00] One of the biggest mistakes you can make with your clients
• [01:40] A lurker vs. a nurturer
• [04:14] How to ask for a referral - a simple word for word script
• [05:36] My own email script

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Get your free ticket to the Purpose To Profit Design Business Summit (Aug 22-26, 2022)
• Learn more about The Breakthrough Designer™ and how to become a confident designer AND business owner.
• Check out "Exactly What To Say" by Phil M Jones

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The journey to becoming an entrepreneur and running your own business is a bumpy, rocky, and unpredictable road. And, if you've heard my story, then you know that I quit my secure 9-5 corporate job as a Marketing Director without any kind of backup plan...

... and the result? Well, let's just say that I got to hit all those roadblocks and bumps pretty hard and learn these lessons the hard way. In this episode, I'm sharing with you the 7 things that I just wish I knew before starting my own business and I have no doubt that you learn some valuable lessons from it too.

Here’s a quick rundown of this episode…

• [01:54] Getting comfortable with money
• [04:40] The lesson I paid $10000 to learn
• [08:50] Becoming an expert at one thing
• [10:15] Activity doesn’t equal growth
• [12:00] Why you should focus on client relationships
• [13:00] The 3 Ohs - Optimize, Outsource, Automate
• [15:00] Your business can be a blessing or a curse

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Get your free ticket to the Purpose To Profit Design Business Summit (Aug 22-26, 2022)
• "Profit First" by Mike Michalowicz
• The Contract Shop
• My Trademark Lawyers

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In this episode, I'm sharing with you my journey of how I quit my corporate career for... for nothing! I quit without a backup plan but with a strong feeling of what I wanted to pursue in this life: freedom.

This is my imperfect journey, full of bumps and lessons learned, from undervalued "pixel pusher" to a confident agency owner, business educator and tech founder.

Here’s a quick rundown of this episode…

• [03:16] The beginnings of my entrepreneurial career
• [06:16] What I value most in life
• [07:32] My attempts at all the side-hustles
• [09:30] Starting from zero & the fear of judgment
• [11:15] “I am a fraud” / imposter syndrome
• [13:35] My light bulb moment
• [16:52] The transition to a conversion-led design agency
• [18:46] Don’t compare your journey to someone else's
• [20:09] How my business looks like today

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Welcome to the Create to Convert Podcast! 

My existing listeners will know that this isn’t a new podcast, just a makeover. And for everyone who’s new - thank you for being here, in this episode I will give you a quick introduction. 

I am Gigi, a designer, tech founder, mama and business educator and I am here to help you skip the years of trial and error and teach you the ins and outs of running a profitable business that you love.

Here’s a quick rundown of this episode…

• [01:42] A re-introduction
• [02:16] Not an overnight success
• [04:14] What I’m here for
• [05:23] What’s to expect in the next episode

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Not feeling confident in your pricing? Wondering whether you should be charging more? In this episode, I’m sharing 7 signs that it’s probably time to up those prices, boo, and stop undervaluing yourself! Number 7 is my favourite :)

Important links:

• Get on the waitlist for the Breakthrough Designer
• Connect on Instagram

Not feeling confident in your pricing? Wondering whether you should be charging more? In this episode, I’m sharing 7 signs that it’s probably time to up those prices, boo, and stop undervaluing yourself! Number 7 is my favourite :)

Important links:

• Get on the waitlist for the Breakthrough Designer
• Connect on Instagram

“Money, money, money

Must be funny...”

In this episode I’m sharing with you 8 money mistakes that you may be making as a freelancer.

These are mistakes I made myself when I was growing my design business and learned my lessons from them. Money shouldn’t be something taboo to talk about openly, especially when you’re a business owner. So I hope that these money-making mistakes will make you feel more confident and excited to understanding the power of numbers in your business!

Important links:

• Get on the waitlist for the Breakthrough Designer
• Connect on Instagram