#59 It's vital to know how to manage your freelance business during the COVID-19 crisis, and any crisis for that matter. We need to learn from this and stay level headed, focused and innovative to help our clients and our own businesses.

#58 The Brand Doctor Henry Kaminski Jr. joins me to talk about how he leveled up his business and stopped competing on price. He also shares business breakthroughs about branding, focus and values.

#57 Find out several overlooked places graphic designers can find clients—online and offline—that can help you based on your industry and clientele. Are you overlooking any of them?

#56 Find out ways to protect your freelance business and income from catastrophe—disability, long-term illness, an emergency, disaster, theft, liability issues—and how to minimize their effects.

#55 Tom Ross of Design Cuts and I talk about digital products—figuring out what to sell (fonts, templates, etc.), how to price it, their submission process and more. Get tips to help you get an edge on your competition in the creative products marketplace.

#54 We're always told we should set goals to be successful. But do you avoid setting them because you don't see the point or you're afraid you won't achieve them? Do you ever look back and think, "I should have done this or that"? Learn how to set goals.

#53 Most designers don't think about accessibility. It affects branding, design, documents, websites. It's a great way to differentiate yourself from other designers while helping your clients reach more people and legally protecting them.

#52 Your website needs to be an effective marketing tool to help you get clients. You want to be top of mind when someone needs a designer. Here are 17 essential elements for an effective portfolio website, so you get found and leave a positive impression.

#51 After designing a logo for a client, do you provide a brand style guide along with the files, so the client has guidance on how to use the logo? If not, you're missing out on positioning yourself as an expert, adding value to your work and charging more.

#50 Mike Killen and I talk confidence and how it's vital in closing the deal and why you should be selling futures, not features. Get actionable tips to use when talking to clients, including how to respond when a client says, "That's too expensive."