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Today Jen chats with Olivia Austin from Current Design Studio all about hiring - when to think about it, how to know you’re ready, and how to navigate the hiring and interview process. We approach the hiring conversation from the perspective of knowing your studio values and adding team members who share those values.
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Guest Name: Olivia Austin
Guest Business Name: Current Design Studio
Guest Website: https://currentdesignstudio.com/, https://byoliviaaustin.com/
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Gusto
ClickUp
Notion
Motive Affirmation DeckInbox Question:
“Should I list multiple package/price options on the proposal? My gut is telling me not to, because they will go with the lower price package even though they really need more.” — Chelsea LevinsonConnect With Us:
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Do you ever feel like you can’t take a TRUE vacation? Maybe your fears are that your clients will be mad, you don’t have enough funds to pay for the time away, or you feel like you have TOO much to do that taking time away doesn’t make sense. We’ve been there. In this episode we talk about:
The things we do to prepare for vacationBattling mindset when taking time awayHow we plan for vacation ahead of timeHow time-off impacts our business and our own mental health?How to build rest into our schedules more regularlyAnd much more!Inbox Question:
“How do you make the most use of a junior designer/intern?” — Indy Griffiths
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Final episode of the season is here already! Today we answer all of your inbox questions!
Links Mentioned:S8E15: How to Craft a Luxury Offer Suite that Sells with Katelyn Alyssa from Studio Kaly
S7E10: Font Design, Digital Products, Burnout, and Industry Culture with Jen Wagner
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Today I go over some small changes I made early on in my business that made a big impact on my revenue. This is how I hit my first 100k year.
Links Mentioned:Don’t Make these Brand Messaging & Positioning Mistakes!
How to Sell Out Your Design Services with Expert Positioning
Spooooky Client Stories (Round 2)
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"[Question here?]” - [Name Here]
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In this episode I had the pleasure of peppering Rita Julian (a bookkeeper for brand & web designers!) with questions about keeping your business finances nice and tidy (and saving money on taxes!)
Get 20% off Cash + Creatives (DIY bookkeeping course) with the code PODCAST20!Guest Information:
Guest Name: Rita Julian
Guest Business Name: Julian Bookkeeping
Guest Website: www.julianbookkeeping.com
Guest Instagram: @julianbookkeepingllc
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Cash & Creatives (DIY bookkeeping course) - get 20% off with code PODCAST20
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In this episode, I chat with N. Chloé Nwangwu from the consulting agency NobiWorks all about how the traditional ICA (ideal client avatar) model of brand strategy is outdated—and what to do instead!
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Guest Name: N. Chloé Nwangwu
Guest Business Name: NobiWorks
Guest Website: https://www.nobiworks.com/
Guest Instagram: @NobiWorks
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This week Lauren (Jen’s previous designer) is back to share about her decision to leave the boutique studio space in favor of the agency world! She talks about her job search, interview process, and differences between boutique and agency she’s been surprised by.
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Guest Name: Lauren Braier
Guest Business Name: Elby Creative
Guest Website: www.elbycreative.com
Guest Instagram: @elbycreative
Links Mentioned:
[Insert Links Here]
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"[Question here?]” - [Name Here]
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I was asked to guest on another podcast called the Design Unfiltered Podcast with Abbey McGrew. You can find a link to that pod below. In this episode we talk about being a new mom, maternity leave, and preparing for a big family change. Thank you Abbey for having me on as a guest!
Design Unfiltered Podcast
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I’m so excited to share an episode of The Unapologetic Designer podcast I recorded with Kenzi Green from Kenzi Green Design and the Brief Collective! We chatted all things brand messaging (I just completed her brand new messaging and home page copy during one of my signature Copy Sprints!)—focusing specifically on mistakes we see designers making (and how to avoid them!
The Unapologetic Designer Podcast with Kenzi Green
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This week I got to chat with a personal friend and past student of mine Madison Standke from Soulful Solution, a boutique brand and web design studio specifically for therapists. We chat all things relationship marketing—how to maximize your current client relationships, get more referrals, and partner with other service providers. We also had a great discussion about finding the balance between motherhood and business!
Guest Information:Guest Name: Madison Standke
Guest Business Name: Soulful Solution
Guest Website: https://www.soulfulsolution.co/
Guest Instagram: @soulful.solution
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This week I chat with Jenna Johnson from White and Salt - the original creator of the "design intensive." We discuss scheduling, hiring, team management, and of course talk all things design intensives - how to pitch them, how to sell them, and how to make them both profitable for your studio and valuable for your clients.
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Design Intensive Master Training - Listeners can use code BETTERBRANDPOD at checkout for $200 off!
Inbox Question:“As a brand designer, how do you find your inspiration when working on a major project with a short deadline”? - Nieves Arellano
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Another solo episode! Today, I talk about some of my business setbacks over the years and how each one taught me valuable lessons that helped both my business and me grow.
Past Episodes Mentioned:
Iterating on the One Concept Method
Spooooky Client Stories
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In this weeks episode I go over where our Industry was, is, and where I think it is going. I also share what I have done in my business to try to adapt to these changes in order to not fall behind.
Inbox Question:“When do you know whether you should niche or not?” - Cristina Mojica
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What is everyone charging in this industry?! I asked and I have the results. This week I surveyed over 100 designers to ask what they are charging for various services and I share what they said with you.
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A more personal episode this week! With baby number two right around the corner I share how both myself and my business have changed in the after the first four years of motherhood.
Links Mentioned:Carly Riordan
Rowan Made
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Do you want to hire but wondering if it's the right time? Or maybe you are concerned about adding a bunch of overhead to an already successful business. An Internship program may be the answer as an alternative to hiring a full time employee. Today I go over how and why I started an internship program at Hello June. I will also go over how you know it's time to hire and why an internship program may be a better fit for a lot of small businesses.
Inbox Question:“Do you ever do print design (posters, flyers) etc? If so how do you price for this kind of project? - Tanya LeClair
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This week I am explaining all the web applications and software I use to help manage my business. Spoiler, it's a lot!
Links Mentioned:Honeybook
Notion
Novo Bank
Gusto
Loom
Quickbooks
Voxer
Slack
Figma
Inbox Question:
“How do you handle feedback from clients that conflicts with your professional design opinion?” - Kemorine Molyneaux
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Brand Messaging is just as important for a brand as the visual design... but what the heck is it?! In today's episode I explain what Brand Messaging is and isn't and how to use your messaging to attract the clients you want to work with and not those that you don't.
Links Mentioned:The Hello June Brand Messaging & Copy Sprint - DM me on Instagram @hellojunecreative for the link to the sales page!
Perplexity.ai
SEMrush.com
Ubersuggest.com
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“How do you set the right prices for different branding packages?” - Angelie Napagao
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In today's episode I get super nerdy and do a deep dive into everything fonts!
Parts of Typography Glossary from CanvaPizza TypefacesNikolas TypeJen WagnerHarmonais VIsualTAN TypeTypical TypePeachCremeTypia Nesia
Links Mentioned:Inbox Question:
"Can you be a brand designer if you only know how to use Canva?” - Shannon Lynn
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In the first episode of season 10 I bring back the guest with the most guest episodes, my close friend, and now sadly my former employee Lauren Braier! In this episode we go into our red flag list, talk about our major and more subtle red flags, and share some stories of some recent inquiries we had to let go.
Guest Information:Guest Name: Lauren Braier
Guest Business Name: Elby Creative
Guest Website: www.elbycreative.com
Guest Instagram: @elbycreative
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