The Angry Designer  Graphic Design, Freelancing, Branding & Creative Business Podcast

From Craigslist to $35K Projects - Why Freelancers Struggle and How YOU Can Scale for Success with Kady Sandel


Listen Later

For freelancer Graphic Designers, the grind is real—low-paying clients, endless revisions, and that sinking feeling of being stuck. But Kady Sandel knows a thing or two about breaking free. Starting her journey hustling on Craigslist, Kady turned $65 logo gigs into $35K projects and built a thriving creative agency.

This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we’re joined by Kady Sandel, a Freelance Graphic Designer turned agency owner who went from hustling on Craigslist to landing massive clients and building a thriving creative business. Together, we dig into why so many freelancers hit a ceiling and the brutal truth about what it takes to scale.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How to set higher rates and land premium projects

• The power of niching down and targeting the RIGHT clients

• Real strategies from Kady’s journey—from Craigslist hustler to six-figure deals

If you’re ready to ditch low-paying clients and start commanding the rates you deserve, this episode is your no fluff guide to scaling for success.

It’s time to learn from the best, embrace the hustle, and charge what you’re worth.

Stay Angry our Friends
–––––––––––
Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3
Want to see more?
See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner
Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.com
Join in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Angry Designer  Graphic Design, Freelancing, Branding & Creative Business PodcastBy A Graphic Design Podcast that cuts through the industry bull to help frustrated Designers charge what they're worth and build rewarding creative careers

  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7

4.7

105 ratings


More shows like The Angry Designer Graphic Design, Freelancing, Branding & Creative Business Podcast

View all
Daily Creative with Todd Henry by Todd Henry

Daily Creative with Todd Henry

515 Listeners

Design Matters with Debbie Millman by Design Matters Media

Design Matters with Debbie Millman

1,234 Listeners

Social Media Marketing Podcast by Michael Stelzner, Social Media Examiner

Social Media Marketing Podcast

1,448 Listeners

YouTube Creators Hub by Dusty Porter

YouTube Creators Hub

8 Listeners

Shopify Masters by Shopify

Shopify Masters

375 Listeners

Creative Pep Talk by Andy J. Pizza

Creative Pep Talk

1,971 Listeners

The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show by Chase Jarvis

The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show

577 Listeners

The Futur with Chris Do by The Futur

The Futur with Chris Do

849 Listeners

Social Media Marketing Talk Show by Michael Stelzner, Social Media Examiner

Social Media Marketing Talk Show

83 Listeners

Design Better by The Curiosity Department, sponsored by Wix Studio

Design Better

323 Listeners

The Think Media Podcast by Think Media

The Think Media Podcast

754 Listeners

Creator Science by Jay Clouse

Creator Science

457 Listeners

Marketing Made Simple by Powered by StoryBrand

Marketing Made Simple

292 Listeners

Marketing Against The Grain by Hubspot Media

Marketing Against The Grain

352 Listeners

AI Explored by Michael Stelzner, Social Media Examiner—AI marketing

AI Explored

87 Listeners