Design and Prosper

Clients want to know they can trust you and that they are safe in your hands! A testimonial, social proof or a case study will fast track that trust.

Today we're talking about the power of others tooting your trumpet!

We know it takes courage to ask for a testimonial. But as an essential part of your marketing strategy it must be done.

In this episode we share a simple step-by-step process to gathering those all important testimonials with ease.

Much love Kris & Don xo

P.S For episode transcript click here. Full show notes & blog coming soon!

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨ We open up our doors to our 12-week transformational group learning experience twice a year. And if you're listening to this around the time of its release, our doors are open NOW! Yay!

If you want to elevate your design business, and you'd love access to Design & Prosper's complete design business roadmap, resources plus community, now is the time.

If enrolment is not currently open, be sure to sign up to the waitlist becasue we love to spoil our waitlisters. 🥰

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Looking for FREE resources to help you thrive in business? https://www.designandprosper.co/free

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

Being a graphic design solopreneur can be very isolating.

Even if you are introvert (many of us designers are!) it's important to have access to other likeminded business owners.

In this episode we chat about the benefit of being a part of a supportive group where everyone is facing the same or similar issues as you.

We also share 4 different ways to nurture a sense of community and connection into your business. Much love Kris & Dons xo

P.S For episode transcript click here.

Don't miss our FREE masterclass: Premium Pricing For Graphic Designers https://www.designandprosper.co/premiumpricing

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨ We open up our doors to our 12-week transformational group learning experience twice a year. And if you're listening to this around the time of its release, our doors are open NOW! Yay!

If you want to elevate your design business, and you'd love access to Design & Prosper's complete design business roadmap, resources plus community, now is the time.

If enrolment is not currently open, be sure to sign up to the waitlist becasue we love to spoil our waitlisters. 🥰

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Looking for FREE resources to help you thrive in business? https://www.designandprosper.co/free

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

Feeling like a fraud running a graphic design business? You are not alone. What do you think you need in place before you could smash imposter syndrome in your graphic design business? What would it take for you to feel like a pro? - Academic qualifications? - Larger clients? - A bigger team? - More years in business? - Better connections? - Upgraded design skills? - Design awards? - A fancy studio space? - A wider range of services?

It's none of these things. Listen to hear our thoughts about this.

💌 For full show notes visit https://www.designandprosper.co/graphic-designer-imposter-syndrome

Much love Kris & Don xo

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨ We only open up our doors to our 12-week transformational group learning experience for designers in business twice a year.

Enrolments for our September round have just closed, with our next round being planned for February 2022.

If you want to elevate your design business, and you'd love access to Design & Prosper's complete design business roadmap—jump on the waitlist and you'll be the first notified when doors re open.

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Looking for FREE resources to help you thrive in business? https://www.designandprosper.co/free

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

We often notice a theme for the month...a problem that is coming up on repeat within the beautiful graphic design community.

Right now what we're seeing is an energy of 'stuckness'...like a plane on a runway that never quite takes off.

We're hearing things like: "I feel like I'm not progressing" "I'm in a rut" "I'm not moving forward fast enough" "I feel like a rat in a cage going round and round and round." "No matter what I do it never feels like enough".

It's pretty frustrating stuff.

Time management is an important piece of this puzzle, but the solution goes deeper than that.

If you want to get unstuck, this episode is for you. 🤗 For full shownotes visit: https://designandprosper.co/i-dont-have-time-to-work-on-my-graphic-design-business/

With love, Kris & Don xo

P.S If you're looking for time management tips, check out #13: How to be a graphic design time management boss.

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨ We only open up our doors to our 12-week transformational group learning experience for designers in business twice a year.

Enrolments for our September round have just closed, with our next round being planned for February 2022.

If you want to elevate your design business, and you'd love access to Design & Prosper's complete design business roadmap—jump on the waitlist and you'll be the first notified when doors re open.

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Looking for FREE resources to help you thrive in business? https://www.designandprosper.co/free

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

It happens! Sometimes a potential dream client will simply not have the budget for your services.

And no, this is not about your offerings being too expensive.

This client WANTS to work with you—they love your work and can see the value you provide. But you are like the Chanel bag they're coveting but can't afford yet. Sad face.

But all is not lost, in this episode we discuss 5 options to consider when a client can't afford your services.

Full show notes: 💌 https://designandprosper.co/graphic-design-pricing-what-to-do-when-clients-cant-afford-you

Click to watch on youtube: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDykpmfKbWqnN7LiFPlYdA

Much love, Kris & Donna xo

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✨Our Academy doors are opening again in August 2022✨

The Academy is THE business course for graphic designers, where you'll have access to Design & Prosper's complete design business roadmap. Join the Design and Prosper community of like-minded creatives and you'll receive an entire design business model of tried and tested systems and resources. We will show you step by step how to implement these powerful strategies to get them working for YOUR business and help you design YOUR dream.

Join the waitlist today! https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy

If you have any questions to ensure The Academy is right for you—head to https://designandprosper.co/theacademy-enquiry to book a 15min chat with us.

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Confused about pricing your graphic design projects? Download our free pricing guide. https://www.designandprosper.co/freepricingguide

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

Is this happening on repeat? If so, we have the answer!

Thrive Summit 2022: From Passion To Profit We're sharing our system for managing even the most demanding clients with ease as part of the Thrive Summit which is happening May 28-29.

Sign up for free here: https://designandprosper--thefoundersoffice.thrivecart.com/vip-bundle-regular-price/6266fee259176/

Full show notes: 💌 https://designandprosper.co/the-reason-your-clients-are-being-difficult

Click to watch on youtube: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDykpmfKbWqnN7LiFPlYdA

Much love, Kris & Donna xo

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Confused about pricing your graphic design projects? Download our free pricing guide. https://www.designandprosper.co/freepricingguide

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The Academy is THE business course for graphic designers, where you'll have access to Design & Prosper's complete design business roadmap. Join the Design and Prosper community of like-minded creatives and you'll receive an entire design business model of tried and tested systems and resources. We will show you step by step how to implement these powerful strategies to get them working for YOUR business and help you design YOUR dream. https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨

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

Beautiful, brave you. You've sent off a proposal to a client, but now you've got crickets.

Now what? Do you wait and see? Do you reach out? Help!

In this episode we chat about:

- What to do when you haven't heard back (ugh this is the worst feeling!) - How long should you wait until you follow up. - How to avoid it from happening in the first place

We truly hope this is a helpful episode for you!

Full show notes: 💌 https://designandprosper.co/how-to-follow-up-after-sending-design-proposals

Click to watch on youtube: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDykpmfKbWqnN7LiFPlYdA

Much love, Kris & Donna xo

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✨Our Academy doors now open ALL YEAR! ✨ Yes you read that correctly, our 12-Module transformational learning experience for designers in business can be accessed right now.

The Academy is THE business course for graphic designers, where you'll have access to Design & Prosper's complete design business roadmap. Join the Design and Prosper community of like-minded creatives and you'll receive an entire design business model of tried and tested systems and resources. We will show you step by step how to implement these powerful strategies to get them working for YOUR business and helping you design YOUR dream.

Join us today! https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy

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Confused about pricing your graphic design projects? Download our free pricing guide. https://www.designandprosper.co/freepricingguide

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

Learn about the essential systems that will give you freedom and control in your graphic, brand or web design business. You can't run a successful business without them!

Full show notes: 💌 https://designandprosper.co/essential-systems-you-need-in-your-graphic-design-business-part-3

Click to watch on youtube: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDykpmfKbWqnN7LiFPlYdA

Much love, Kris & Donna xo

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨ Want to experience a transformation in your graphic design business? You'll love the Design & Prosper Academy. Think of it as the business school for designers—you'll receive a complete design business roadmap, all the tools, resources and systems to help you elevate and thrive.

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Confused about pricing your graphic design projects? Download our free pricing guide. https://www.designandprosper.co/freepricingguide

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Lost for words? Click to purchase 'Nicely Said!' Client Scripts Kit, where we have pre-prepared responses for 40 tricky client situations. https://www.designandprosper.co/nicelysaidscripts

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

It's no secret that we are systems geeks...in fact, it was our passion for graphic design business systems that solidified our relationship all those years ago—even though we were essentially competitors in a relatively small market. Our regular coffee dates would lead to talking about ways to improve the way we ran our design studios and now we are so thrilled we get to talk all things systems with you!

Full show notes: 💌 https://designandprosper.co/essential-systems-you-need-in-your-graphic-design-business-part-2

Click to watch on youtube: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDykpmfKbWqnN7LiFPlYdA

If you're listening to this prior to 24 Feb 2022 there is still a chance to sign up for our FREE LIVE MASTERCLASS! Take 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. https://www.designandprosper.co/masterclass

Much love, Kris & Donna xo

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨ Want to experience a transformation in your graphic design business? You'll love the Design & Prosper Academy. Think of it as the business school for designers—you'll receive a complete design business roadmap, all the tools, resources and systems to help you elevate and thrive.

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Confused about pricing your graphic design projects? Download our free pricing guide. https://www.designandprosper.co/freepricingguide

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

Full show notes: 💌 https://designandprosper.co/essential-systems-you-need-in-your-graphic-design-business-part-1

Click to watch on youtube: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDykpmfKbWqnN7LiFPlYdA

If you're listening to this prior to 24 Feb 2022 there is still a chance to sign up for our FREE LIVE MASTERCLASS! Take 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. https://www.designandprosper.co/masterclass

Much love, Kris & Donna xo

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨ Want to experience a transformation in your graphic design business? You'll love the Design & Prosper Academy. Think of it as the business school for designers—you'll receive a complete design business roadmap, all the tools, resources and systems to help you elevate and thrive.

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Confused about pricing your graphic design projects? Download our free pricing guide. https://www.designandprosper.co/freepricingguide

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