Print Life Podcast: For Surface Pattern Designers

When we first get started whether as freelancers or as studio startups one of the first things, we ask ourselves is... What should I name my business? Should I use my own name, or should I come up with a name? It's a common question and there's a lot of ways in which we can go about figuring out the best answer for our specific situation and our big picture vision. Join me today as we continue the Q&A series on the print life podcast. Want to learn more about growing your fashion print design business? Head over to https://lesliekenehan.com/links and get on the wait list to join the print life membership. A program that offers sales marketing and design support, community and coaching to help you along your path toward creating a sustainable career in fashion print design.

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This week we are kicking off the Q&A series! In my free Facebook group, I asked our community if they wouldn't mind me jumping on the podcast and sharing the answers to their amazing questions with all of you! So, I'll be answering some of them on my own and some will be bringing on guest speakers for others. This week we are chatting about the different sets of skills you might need in order to get your foot in the door as an assistant in the fashion industry. Sometimes there is more to what we do than simply making prints. . . but it will be up to you ultimately what you want to learn, where you want to work and what you see in your big picture vision. I hope you enjoy the Q&A series! Are you a print designer who wants to create sustainable income selling your art? Join the waitlist for the print life membership…doors open soon!! Head over to https://lesliekenehan.com/links and get on the waitlist!

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Whether you need to write a bio for your website, portfolio or simply make some adjustments to your social platforms, there are things to consider to ensure you are communicating clearly to potential clients. If you want to grab and keep the attention of potential clients and get them to take the next steps in working with you, join me today to learn my 10 tips to writing a great bio! If you want to learn more about how to work with me to build a sustainable career in fashion print design, head over to https://lesliekenehan.com/freetraining and let's get started! See you there!

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Join me today to chat about some of the key pieces that can support you in building a strong foundation for growth in your design business. Interested in learning more about how we can work together? Head over to https://lesliekenehan.com/freetraining

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There is no best right one and only way to learn or to find your version of success. For me, it has been my experiences in life, fashion, art and business to land where I am now. It took tough choices, late nights and sacrifice. But success looks different for every one of us. My success was to have a business I can run on my own terms so I can be home part time with my family. To others it may be to license, to sell on their own, with an agent or to start a studio. And because we all have different needs, different goals and different ideas of success...there are going to be a variety of ways we can get there. But what I have seen to be the most powerful source of inspiration and motivation over the past few years is community and comradery. Without it, what are we contributing? https://lesliekenehan.com/

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What are some of the ways that you drive traffic to your website or to your products? If you have ever considered starting a blog and want to learn more about how they can benefit you as a surface pattern designer, join me today to dive into the benefits of a blog and how you can utilize one in the future to grow brand awareness and increase traffic!! Head over to https://lesliekenehan.com/freetraining to learn more about how we can work together to grow you surface pattern design business!

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One of the questions I am asked most frequently when it comes to having a website is, what platform is the best for our needs? The answer will vary depending upon the needs of the designer, how many revenue streams and your overall big picture vision for your business. Join me today as I cover some of the main platforms available to us out there, the pros and cons my favorite and why. After 5 years of now having a website that works, connecting us with the right clients allowing us to increase reach and sales, seeing so many designers struggle with theirs, I realized the big disconnect is in HOW you set up and layout your site. Not just to house your work, but to take your clients on a journey that gives them a peek into who you are, what you do and what the experience of working with you might be like. I’ve decided to teach my exact process for Websites that Work along with templates you can plug & play so more designers reach more clients they would be a great fit for. I will only be accepting a small group of 20 designers for our first round. To get on the interest list join the waitlist at https://lesliekenehan.com/platform

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When we begin thinking about building a look book, portfolio or online body of work the biggest challenge designers often come across is… editing. What do I include, what do I leave out and how can I have the most impact so that I can get aligned client interested in working with me? Join me today to dive into ways you can increase the impact and interest in your portfolio, collection or online look book. https://lesliekenehan.com/links for more on how you can grow your print business today!

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For so many years we hear and ask the question, what do I do when I have a creative block? What do I do when I feel stuck? I have recently discovered a way to unblock and overcome those feelings with a little trick that I stumbled across by accident. And I know everyone is different and this might not work for everyone...but wow has it been working well for me! Join me today to chat about ways I overcome a heavy workload and the feeling of 'stuck-ness' I get from time to time to create more space to be creative and get things done. Looking for more info on how you can take your love of surface pattern and print design and turn it into a sustainable career? Head over to https://lesliekenehan.com/freetraining and take a peek at my FREE trainings. See you next time!

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Join me today to discuss gratitude and the role it can play in your business. From social media marketing to your client list to your sales gratitude can play a big role in how we view the work we do, how consistently we show up, and even the results we get. If you are enjoying the podcast and want to hear more in the future, be sure to drop a review or comment and let me know what you think! See you next time. https://lesliekenehan.com/podcast

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