Getting more clients is at the top of every new brand designer's to-do list - but it can feel overwhelming in the beginning. We chat about some outside-the-box ways we and other designers have gotten clients. Get the ball rolling on that referral train!Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterbranddesigner/Website: https://www.bettebranddesigner.com/Better Resources Page: https://www.betterbranddesigner.com/resources

Relying on one source of income as an independent design studio owner an be a slippery slope - Alex Cottles of The Routine Creative and Brand Mentor chats with us about why it's important to diversify your income, and how he achieves that in his own studio via multiple types of design clients and passive income like digital products and courses. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterbranddesigner/Website: https://www.bettebranddesigner.com/Better Resources Page: https://www.betterbranddesigner.com/resources

Typography is one of the most fun (if not challenging) parts of our jobs as brand designers. We go over the vocab, resources, and chat about our favorite foundries and fonts.Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterbranddesigner/Website: https://www.bettebranddesigner.com/Better Resources Page: https://www.betterbranddesigner.com/resourcesLinks Mentioned:Giselle’s favorite font books:Thinking with Type* The Elements of Typographic Style*Just My Type* Our favorite foundries:Hoodzpah Design: https://hoodzpahdesign.com/fonts/Pizza Typefaces: https://typefaces.pizza/VJ Type: https://vj-type.com/Type resources:Abstract: The Art of Design on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80057883 TypeWolf: https://www.typewolf.com/Find my Font: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/find-my-font/id1224842785Myfonts: https://www.myfonts.com/What the Font tool: https://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/What Font Chrome extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/whatfont/jabopobgcpjmedljpbcaablpmlmfcogm?hl=enRightFont organizer: https://rightfontapp.com/*Affiliate links: using our link helps support our podcast at no cost to you

Kathy Luong from the full-service creative studio MADE BY WMN chats with us about how to level-up your studio through hiring an amazing team, stepping into a leadership role, and attracting higher-paying clients.Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterbranddesigner/Website: https://www.bettebranddesigner.com/Better Resources Page: https://www.betterbranddesigner.com/resourcesLinks Mentioned:MADE BY WMN: madebywmn.coMADE BY WMN shop: www.madebywmn.shop

Owning a branding studio is fun - but being overwhelmed with the wrong type of work or getting burned out is not. We discuss how best to set boundaries for others and for yourself.Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterbranddesigner/Website: https://www.bettebranddesigner.com/Better Resources Page: https://www.betterbranddesigner.com/resources

We cannot believe the season one finale is HERE. We had a great time in this episode answering a lot of inbox questions from our Facebook group! Thank you all so much for your support not only for this podcast, but for everyone else in our group. If you haven't joined us in there yet, find the party here!Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterbranddesigner/Website: https://www.bettebranddesigner.com/Better Resources Page: https://www.betterbranddesigner.com/resourcesLinks Mentioned:6 Figure Freelancer Episode Mentioned: https://avanimiriyala.com/affirmations-future-pacing/Scramble Book Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Scramble-agile-strategy-brands-record-ebook/dp/B07GZ81ZLN

We are excited to have Abbey from Wayfarer Design Studio on the podcast! Abbey is a master at attracting dream projects and spills all her secrets to us on how she does it. She also tells us her design studio's origin story, what she's learned, and how she's up-leveling to the next best version of her studio. Join us!Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterbranddesigner/Website: https://www.bettebranddesigner.com/Better Resources Page: https://www.betterbranddesigner.com/resourcesLinks Mentioned:Abbey's Design Shop: https://thedesigneressentialskit.com/Wayfarer Design Studio: http://www.wayfarerdesignstudio.com/Wayfarer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfarerdesignstudio/

We have a juicy episode for you today! Jen and Giselle share the top traits they learned to spot that their ideal clients share, as well as the ones they learned to avoid. You don't want to miss this one!Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterbranddesigner/Website: https://www.bettebranddesigner.com/Better Resources Page: https://www.betterbranddesigner.com/resources

Many of us brand designers work from home, so the distractions are everywhere. Whether you're a productivity wiz, or you simply can't keep yourself focused, we hope this episode motivates you to get those tasks done! How do we stay on track with timelines, juggle multiple projects and clients, and steer clear of distractions? Tune in to hear Jen and Giselle's tried and true productivity tips! Then share your best tips with us in the Better Brand Designer Podcast Facebook group.Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterbranddesigner/Website: https://www.bettebranddesigner.com/Better Resources Page: https://www.betterbranddesigner.com/resources

This highly requested episode is here! What's it like to run a design studio, and in Jen and Giselle's case, at home? Tune in to hear about what a typical workday is like and how we accommodate our work life to better fit our lifestyles. Then join us in the Better Podcast facebook group to share what your typical workday is like!Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterbranddesigner/Website: https://www.bettebranddesigner.com/Better Resources Page: https://www.betterbranddesigner.com/resources