Ep 3 - Wine and Design Podcast In this episode I dive deep into answering all your questions about graphic design business, money, client process, daily routine and time management! If you have been wondering the details of a graphic design business owners day, then this is the episode for you! I always share some hard truths about saying "no" and putting your foot down with graphic design clients. What other questions do you all have?! I am so excited to connect with you all more through this podcast. If you want to listen to the audio version, here it is: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JhUyyeTB22EAveWWPx6K8?si=9caca6c362924bc5 0:00 welcome :) 2:45 how to find clients 6:15 using fake briefs for portfolio 8:00 off-boarding client process 12:45 how to improve design skills 15:08 daily routine 18:59 pricing convos 21:32 time management 23:30 upwork 25:53 onboarding client process 27:36 when to go full-time 29:26 people not taking you seriously 31:45 salary if I applied to a job 33:10 what level/title do you say 34:20 what do I outsource 35:37 advice to become a designer 37:01 landing clients outside connections 38:56 my plan if I started from scratch 41:15 ask more questions below! --------------------------------------- // WHERE TO FIND ME // instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganweeksdesign/ pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/meganweeksdesignco/ online portfolio: https://meganweeksdesignco.com/ business inquiries: support@meganweeksdesignco.com --------------------------------------- // MY FREE GRAPHIC DESIGNER RESOURCES // GET THE FREE WEBSITE DESIGN PROCESS GUIDE HERE: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6333c1377a59217f2325625c PRE-WRITTEN EMAILS FOR YOUR GRAPHIC DESIGN BUSINESS: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6438202be83ecbda70778483 WEBSITE IN A WEEK PROCESS GUIDE: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64c0bb6ad206cffe61186544 BRAND DESIGN ROADMAP: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645bf9ca2efd35a7e39194b6 FREE LOGO DESIGN QUESTIONNAIRE: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63edbe7c8e06d4dae949448a PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORKFLOW: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64aefc19e181ddda00ff25f5 HOW TO GO FROM HOURLY FREELANCER TO TRUSTED DESIGNER GET MY FREE TRAINING VIDEO 💥 https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62f40298e5ea6b3d8aea4bf3 --------------------------------------- // TAKE MY COURSES // GUIDE TO: LANDING GRAPHIC DESIGN CLIENTS This course has 5 video led modules, a downloadable e-book and you will be able to join my community as well 💕 https://meganweeksdesignco.thinkific.com/courses/guide-to-landing-graphic-design-clients ✨ WordPress Website Design Course ✨ https://meganweeksdesignco.thinkific.com/courses/wordpress-website-design-course ✨ Custom Branding Process Course ✨ https://meganweeksdesignco.thinkific.com/courses/custom-branding-process/ NOW OFFERING BRAND + WEB DESIGN COURSES IN A BUNDLE 💥 https://meganweeksdesignco.thinkific.com/bundles/branding-and-wordpress-web-design --------------------------------------- // OTHER HELPFUL LINKS // Join my email list for more helpful design tips: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61eed0f36114df05454c386a LIKE MY EMAIL STYLE?! JOIN FLODESK FOR 50% OFF https://app.flodesk.com/sign-up?ref=80647W MY CONTRACT TEMPLATES: https://meganweeksdesignco.com/shop/ GET DUBSADO (my project management system): https://www.dubsado.com/?c=meganweeks SITEGROUND (my favorite website hosting for WordPress): https://www.siteground.com/go/meganwdesignco --------------------------------------- I do make a commission on some of the links in this description box. Thank you so much for the support. #graphicdesign #podcast