Luhv'lee Pods of Wisdom

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Have you ever posted a status on Facebook that was really just a “note to self”? That’s what this episode is. This is a “note to self” to stay hopeful and encouraged amidst the growing DIY design culture. We see the tools sprouting up everywhere: DIY website designer, DIY print websites, DIY logo makers. It can feel like Graphic Designers are nearing extinction but that’s really not the case. We need to flip the narrative on its’ head and view this in a positive light.

As a business owner, you’re probably handling communication with multiple people a day. Whether you’re dealing with a team of people or independent contractors, at times it can feel like you have ongoing conversations happening from all angles. As a fellow business owner, I can say there are procedures I’ve started to put in place that make communicating with multiple people easier and more efficient. I’ve also found these rules to be not only advantageous for my own time but considerate to others.

Valuing our work and charging accordingly is one of the toughest challenges we face as designers. We can talk about how much we charge later but on this episode, I want to discuss the 3 different ways you can charge for your design services. Each way comes with its own reasoning and perfect timing. I do not recommend all three of these options to all clients. You will learn why...

I found Honeybook over a year ago when a designer I follow started using it. I fell in love because from start to finish, I was able to manage an entire project without having to use any other tool. I will say, it is catered to the creative industry but I believe all small businesses with less than 5 employees will find the software just as beneficial as I did. It never hurts to check out a new software that could potentially take your business to the next level!

We are going to break this podcast down into the 3 main reasons I chose Honeybook as my CRM software:

1. The Look: Professional & Branded

2. Usability

3. Integrations

Let’s jump into episode #5!

Designing business logos is one of the more popular jobs among graphic designers. This is usually one of the first projects you start off with in your career; it was for me. Depending on what college you attended, you may or may not have been taught the correct way to design a logo. Over the years, I’ve learned there’s a wrong and right way to logo designing. Today, I am sharing what I’ve learned over the last thirteen years so I can hopefully steer you in the right direction as you move forward.

As a fellow business owner, I know your time is of the essence. There’s a lot of pressure put on businesses to stay active on social media. Most of the time, you can admit, this business task gets left off the to-do list compared to operational essentials. There is a way to schedule posts on all your platforms at the same time so you can keep that item on your to-do list and check it off every time.

So, you have the desire to become a professional graphic designer. Do you need to go to school? What degrees do you need to have? What programs do you need to master? How can you build up your portfolio prior to landing your first job? Where should you start your graphic design career?

I remember a time when all of those questions would run endlessly through my mind. 

We’re going to break this episode up into 3 main points:

1. Education

2.Experience

3. Mastering the Skill

Let’s jump in!

Does your brand lack continuity? Is it impossible for your small business to afford a full-time graphic designer at this time? Do you need your business to look more professional? Do you lack the time needed to stay consistent and active on social media? Wouldn't it be nice if you had a design partner readily available to knock out print and web design tasks on a monthly basis? This podcast episode is for you!

Luhv'lee Pods of Wisdom's official trailer! This podcast will be all about graphic design, the art of branding, and business ownership.