Design and Prosper

Have you ever considered that perfectionism may just be the kryptonite in your design business?

Here's what perfectionism can do to you as a graphic designer AND as a business owner AND as a human: • It can rob you of your precious time. • It can take away the pleasure of life. • It can lead to utter exhaustion. • It can lead to feelings of 'I'm not good enough' which can lead to even more perfectionism (it's an insidious cycle).

Click here for full show notes, including a video where Brene Brown shares thoughts on embracing imperfection.

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Kris and Donna share tips for licensing fonts for branding and web projects.

Click here for full show notes, including our favourite places to purchase fonts and find font inspiration.

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Production management can be quite the organisational beast for designers...liaising with printers, arranging print quotes for clients, dealing with payment, sending off projects to print (to name a few).

Here are our top tips for remaining in control of projects that require production:

• Avoid quoting on production until after the design concept has been resolved AND keep it separate from the main design cost.
• Communicate extensively with the printer
• Every printer is different, so even if you have sent similar projects to print before, ask your supplier for their preferred specifications and requirements
• Ensure that you are getting paid for your valuable production management time (it can be time-consuming!)
• Decide if you are going to get the supplier to invoice the client directly or invoice the client for production costs yourself (Pro Tip: if you receive wholesale prices from your supplier, you can add a percentage markup to the quote)
• Make sure you get full payment prior to production going ahead.

Having systems ready to go will collapse time for you and ensure you are asking all the right questions so that there are no crazy surprises that may cost you and your client time and money!

As part of the Design and Prosper Academy—our 12 week group learning experience, one of our special bonuses is our PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT KIT where you'll receive: - A production checklist - An email template for requesting quotes - An email template for placing orders

Join the Design & Prosper Academy!

We are thrilled to be offering a 12 week group learning experience for graphic, brand and web designers in business.

In The Academy you'll have the blueprint for creating an in-demand brand design studio without the business fatigue, client problems and money worries.

For all the details and to sign up, head to: https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy

Doors close 7pm AEST May 13 2021 🤗

If you miss out on our founder's round, be sure to follow us on socials to find out when we launch round 2 later this year!

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The Design & Prosper Academy is finally here!

Join us for a 12 week group learning experience created especially for graphic, brand and web designers in business.

In The Academy you'll have the blueprint for creating an in-demand brand design studio without the business fatigue, client problems and money worries.

For all the details and to sign up, head to: https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy

Doors close 7pm AEST May 13 2021 🤗

If you miss out on our founder's round, be sure to follow us on socials to find out when we launch round 2 later this year!

Follow us on Instagram @designandprosper__

"I finally got the courage to raise my prices and now my client has said they can't afford it. What do I do?"

It's the feedback every brand designer dreads.

In this episode, your graphic design business fairy godmothers, Kris and Donna, talk about what to do about it, and why it may be happening.

Click here for full show notes AND find your helpful scripts to use when clients say "You're too expensive".

FREE LIVE MASTERCLASSTake Your Brand Design Business From Struggling to In-Demand: How to have clients who love, trust and respect you, and keep coming back for more.

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In this episode, we talk about tips for brand designers on how to structure a discovery call for maximum conversion.

You'll learn exactly what a discovery call is AND what a discovery call is not, plus our top tips on how to use them to nurture relationships and successfully convert leads.

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THE DESIGN & PROSPER ACADEMY IS COMING SOON!!

Click here to sign up to the waitlist for this 12 week group coaching experience for graphic and brand designers.

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So many talented designers get caught up in swapping time for money and lack the confidence that our industry commands—as a result, we see designers constantly undercharging.

At the end of the day, we are in business to make a profit.

We want you to know your numbers and be empowered!

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OUR DESIGN FOR PROFIT PACK MONEY PACK IS HERE!

Click here to purchase this game-changing resource for designers.

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We love a good trend as much as the next designer.

Who doesn't love being seen as a thought leader? As someone who is on-point...even ahead of the game?

But when is jumping on board a current trend a good idea—and, when can it potentially sabotage a brand?

Let's discuss graphic design trends!

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Your next design project lead may be just under your nose.

In this episode, Kris and Donna talk about why your existing clients could be your next best customer and how to encourage repeat work in your branding or web design studio.

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Cashflow problems can be the trigger for a downward spiral in your graphic design business.

And, can also have a negative impact on your health and wellbeing.

By implementing some easy money strategies, you can take your power back, feel in control and understand your financial position. Your cash flow will be on the right track to becoming lush and thriving—and so will you, lovely designer!

Click here for full show notes.

Book your free 30 minute discovery call

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