Looking back, I can’t believe how many red flags I ignored with my first contractor.
Late to calls. Missed simple deadlines. Disappeared for days.
Lesson learned: the small things matter. Professionalism always shows up in the details.
#DesignBusiness #FreelanceLife #ClientWork #AgencyTips
Late to calls. Missed simple deadlines. Disappeared for days.
Lesson learned: the small things matter. Professionalism always shows up in the details.
#DesignBusiness #FreelanceLife #ClientWork #AgencyTips
October 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Looking back, I can’t believe how many red flags I ignored with my first contractor.
Late to calls. Missed simple deadlines. Disappeared for days.
Lesson learned: the small things matter. Professionalism always shows up in the details.
#DesignBusiness #FreelanceLife #ClientWork #AgencyTips
Late to calls. Missed simple deadlines. Disappeared for days.
Lesson learned: the small things matter. Professionalism always shows up in the details.
#DesignBusiness #FreelanceLife #ClientWork #AgencyTips
You don’t need 100 leads.
You need a few clients you overdeliver for.
One good project turns into three.
Because great work speaks louder than cold emails ever could.
Stop chasing crumbs.
Build trust. Deliver results. Let the work compound.
#designbusiness #clienttrust #growthstrategy
You need a few clients you overdeliver for.
One good project turns into three.
Because great work speaks louder than cold emails ever could.
Stop chasing crumbs.
Build trust. Deliver results. Let the work compound.
#designbusiness #clienttrust #growthstrategy
September 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
You don’t need 100 leads.
You need a few clients you overdeliver for.
One good project turns into three.
Because great work speaks louder than cold emails ever could.
Stop chasing crumbs.
Build trust. Deliver results. Let the work compound.
#designbusiness #clienttrust #growthstrategy
You need a few clients you overdeliver for.
One good project turns into three.
Because great work speaks louder than cold emails ever could.
Stop chasing crumbs.
Build trust. Deliver results. Let the work compound.
#designbusiness #clienttrust #growthstrategy
Most agencies fail because they’re too creative with how they run.
We made ours boring:
→ SOPs
→ Daily + weekly syncs
→ EOD reporting
→ Defined process
→ Centralized comms
→ Reusable templates
Boring = predictable.
Predictable = scalable.
#ops #designbusiness #agencylife #dripdesigns #elaiuiux
We made ours boring:
→ SOPs
→ Daily + weekly syncs
→ EOD reporting
→ Defined process
→ Centralized comms
→ Reusable templates
Boring = predictable.
Predictable = scalable.
#ops #designbusiness #agencylife #dripdesigns #elaiuiux
September 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Most agencies fail because they’re too creative with how they run.
We made ours boring:
→ SOPs
→ Daily + weekly syncs
→ EOD reporting
→ Defined process
→ Centralized comms
→ Reusable templates
Boring = predictable.
Predictable = scalable.
#ops #designbusiness #agencylife #dripdesigns #elaiuiux
We made ours boring:
→ SOPs
→ Daily + weekly syncs
→ EOD reporting
→ Defined process
→ Centralized comms
→ Reusable templates
Boring = predictable.
Predictable = scalable.
#ops #designbusiness #agencylife #dripdesigns #elaiuiux
Stop writing “let me know if you have questions.”
It’s passive—and gets passive responses.
Instead: “I’ll follow up tomorrow to discuss next steps.”
Take control of the conversation.
#sales #growth #designbusiness #dripdesigns #elaiuiux
It’s passive—and gets passive responses.
Instead: “I’ll follow up tomorrow to discuss next steps.”
Take control of the conversation.
#sales #growth #designbusiness #dripdesigns #elaiuiux
September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Stop writing “let me know if you have questions.”
It’s passive—and gets passive responses.
Instead: “I’ll follow up tomorrow to discuss next steps.”
Take control of the conversation.
#sales #growth #designbusiness #dripdesigns #elaiuiux
It’s passive—and gets passive responses.
Instead: “I’ll follow up tomorrow to discuss next steps.”
Take control of the conversation.
#sales #growth #designbusiness #dripdesigns #elaiuiux
Red flag: clients who push to cut your rate by 30–50%.
My response:
“I can lower the price, but the scope shrinks too. This estimate is final.”
Suddenly—they start justifying your value.
Always start above your minimum.
#FreelanceLife #DesignBusiness #Negotiation
My response:
“I can lower the price, but the scope shrinks too. This estimate is final.”
Suddenly—they start justifying your value.
Always start above your minimum.
#FreelanceLife #DesignBusiness #Negotiation
August 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Red flag: clients who push to cut your rate by 30–50%.
My response:
“I can lower the price, but the scope shrinks too. This estimate is final.”
Suddenly—they start justifying your value.
Always start above your minimum.
#FreelanceLife #DesignBusiness #Negotiation
My response:
“I can lower the price, but the scope shrinks too. This estimate is final.”
Suddenly—they start justifying your value.
Always start above your minimum.
#FreelanceLife #DesignBusiness #Negotiation
Bad clients will kill your momentum.
Vet harder. Say no faster.
Momentum is everything when you’re growing.
Choose clients the way you choose your team—
because they shape the business just as much.
#ClientWork #AgencyLife #DesignBusiness #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #DesignStrategy
Vet harder. Say no faster.
Momentum is everything when you’re growing.
Choose clients the way you choose your team—
because they shape the business just as much.
#ClientWork #AgencyLife #DesignBusiness #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #DesignStrategy
August 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Bad clients will kill your momentum.
Vet harder. Say no faster.
Momentum is everything when you’re growing.
Choose clients the way you choose your team—
because they shape the business just as much.
#ClientWork #AgencyLife #DesignBusiness #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #DesignStrategy
Vet harder. Say no faster.
Momentum is everything when you’re growing.
Choose clients the way you choose your team—
because they shape the business just as much.
#ClientWork #AgencyLife #DesignBusiness #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #DesignStrategy
The best client relationships don’t always start with a “yes.”
Sometimes, just reaching out is the spark.
You build trust by following up with advice, staying engaged, and adding value.
It’s the small things that add up fast.
#ClientWork #DesignBusiness #AgencyLife #Leadership #BusinessGrowth
Sometimes, just reaching out is the spark.
You build trust by following up with advice, staying engaged, and adding value.
It’s the small things that add up fast.
#ClientWork #DesignBusiness #AgencyLife #Leadership #BusinessGrowth
August 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The best client relationships don’t always start with a “yes.”
Sometimes, just reaching out is the spark.
You build trust by following up with advice, staying engaged, and adding value.
It’s the small things that add up fast.
#ClientWork #DesignBusiness #AgencyLife #Leadership #BusinessGrowth
Sometimes, just reaching out is the spark.
You build trust by following up with advice, staying engaged, and adding value.
It’s the small things that add up fast.
#ClientWork #DesignBusiness #AgencyLife #Leadership #BusinessGrowth
I’m exploring design courses for our team—
looking to level up in product design, web, Framer, apps, UX, and even copywriting.
Any recommendations you’ve found worthwhile? 👀
#DesignBusiness #UIDesign #UXDesign #ProductDesign #WebDesign #DesignEducation #DesignGrowth
looking to level up in product design, web, Framer, apps, UX, and even copywriting.
Any recommendations you’ve found worthwhile? 👀
#DesignBusiness #UIDesign #UXDesign #ProductDesign #WebDesign #DesignEducation #DesignGrowth
August 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I’m exploring design courses for our team—
looking to level up in product design, web, Framer, apps, UX, and even copywriting.
Any recommendations you’ve found worthwhile? 👀
#DesignBusiness #UIDesign #UXDesign #ProductDesign #WebDesign #DesignEducation #DesignGrowth
looking to level up in product design, web, Framer, apps, UX, and even copywriting.
Any recommendations you’ve found worthwhile? 👀
#DesignBusiness #UIDesign #UXDesign #ProductDesign #WebDesign #DesignEducation #DesignGrowth
Design education puts so much focus on tools and techniques.
But the real gap?
Running meetings.
Writing proposals.
Managing client expectations.
That’s the work you actually do every day as a designer.
#DesignEducation #UIDesign #UXDesign #ClientWork #DesignBusiness #DesignStrategy
But the real gap?
Running meetings.
Writing proposals.
Managing client expectations.
That’s the work you actually do every day as a designer.
#DesignEducation #UIDesign #UXDesign #ClientWork #DesignBusiness #DesignStrategy
August 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Design education puts so much focus on tools and techniques.
But the real gap?
Running meetings.
Writing proposals.
Managing client expectations.
That’s the work you actually do every day as a designer.
#DesignEducation #UIDesign #UXDesign #ClientWork #DesignBusiness #DesignStrategy
But the real gap?
Running meetings.
Writing proposals.
Managing client expectations.
That’s the work you actually do every day as a designer.
#DesignEducation #UIDesign #UXDesign #ClientWork #DesignBusiness #DesignStrategy
Nothing teaches you faster than pressure.
On my first big client project, I was freestyling half the work—figuring it out as I went, because the deadline was strict and someone was waiting.
I made it work.
The quicker you get uncomfortable, the quicker you grow.
#DesignBusiness #ClientWork
On my first big client project, I was freestyling half the work—figuring it out as I went, because the deadline was strict and someone was waiting.
I made it work.
The quicker you get uncomfortable, the quicker you grow.
#DesignBusiness #ClientWork
August 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Nothing teaches you faster than pressure.
On my first big client project, I was freestyling half the work—figuring it out as I went, because the deadline was strict and someone was waiting.
I made it work.
The quicker you get uncomfortable, the quicker you grow.
#DesignBusiness #ClientWork
On my first big client project, I was freestyling half the work—figuring it out as I went, because the deadline was strict and someone was waiting.
I made it work.
The quicker you get uncomfortable, the quicker you grow.
#DesignBusiness #ClientWork
Freelance designers, why wrestle with clunky billing tools?
With Ottomatiq, you: Bill beautifully| Accept Interac debit w/no fees| Automate your back office
Stay in flow, not in spreadsheets.
Book a free demo: ottomatiq.com/demo
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With Ottomatiq, you: Bill beautifully| Accept Interac debit w/no fees| Automate your back office
Stay in flow, not in spreadsheets.
Book a free demo: ottomatiq.com/demo
#DesignBusiness #FreelancerTools #NoFees #smallbusiness #VisualDesign🖌️
July 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Freelance designers, why wrestle with clunky billing tools?
With Ottomatiq, you: Bill beautifully| Accept Interac debit w/no fees| Automate your back office
Stay in flow, not in spreadsheets.
Book a free demo: ottomatiq.com/demo
#DesignBusiness #FreelancerTools #NoFees #smallbusiness #VisualDesign🖌️
With Ottomatiq, you: Bill beautifully| Accept Interac debit w/no fees| Automate your back office
Stay in flow, not in spreadsheets.
Book a free demo: ottomatiq.com/demo
#DesignBusiness #FreelancerTools #NoFees #smallbusiness #VisualDesign🖌️
Meet Timber! Employee of the month at Crest Wave Design. He’s here to ensure that every project is paw-sitively perfect! 🐾✨
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June 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Meet Timber! Employee of the month at Crest Wave Design. He’s here to ensure that every project is paw-sitively perfect! 🐾✨
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If you’re stuck on how to sell your digital designs and actually make consistent sales—this post is your roadmap.
10 proven strategies that work: https://tinyurl.com/mwch2ra5
#DigitalProductSeller #DesignBusiness #EtsyTips
10 proven strategies that work: https://tinyurl.com/mwch2ra5
#DigitalProductSeller #DesignBusiness #EtsyTips
How to Sell Digital Designs: 10 Real Strategies That Actually Work
Ready to turn your digital designs into a real income stream? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned creative, this guide breaks down 10 powerful ways to sell your digital designs—both online and in your local community.
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May 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
If you’re stuck on how to sell your digital designs and actually make consistent sales—this post is your roadmap.
10 proven strategies that work: https://tinyurl.com/mwch2ra5
#DigitalProductSeller #DesignBusiness #EtsyTips
10 proven strategies that work: https://tinyurl.com/mwch2ra5
#DigitalProductSeller #DesignBusiness #EtsyTips
AI mandalas aren’t just pretty—they’re a niche product people pay for. This course walks you through creating and selling them: www.erikcagi.us/2024/09/ai-m... #mandalacreator #aiart #printablesidehustle #mindfulnessproducts #designbusiness #arttherapy #digitalproducts
AI Mandalas Masterclass: Unlock Your Creativity and Profit with Resell Rights — A Comprehensive Review for Aspiring Mandala Artists
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May 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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The Graphic Designers’ Struggle is Real: Adapt Your Skills Now for the AI Era & Beyond: weandthecolor.com/the-graphic-... #designbusiness
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Turn Ideas into Income with Illustrations — No Design Skills Needed
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If you’ve got the skills, creativity, and a killer portfolio, but still struggling to get noticed, here’s the secret: email marketing.
Here are 7 effective ways to drive more traffic to your site + Tips to get more clicks. #EmailMarketing #DesignAgency #MarketingTips #ClientGrowth #DesignBusiness
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How Emails Can Bring Clients to Your Design Agency
Running a design agency is exciting, but finding the right clients can sometimes feel like a challenge. You’ve got the skills, the creativity, and
reallygooddesigns.com
April 15, 2025 at 8:21 AM
If you’ve got the skills, creativity, and a killer portfolio, but still struggling to get noticed, here’s the secret: email marketing.
Here are 7 effective ways to drive more traffic to your site + Tips to get more clicks. #EmailMarketing #DesignAgency #MarketingTips #ClientGrowth #DesignBusiness
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🎉 It’s here! The new Design Rodeo website is live! We’ve made it easier to: ✅ Explore services ✅ Browse courses ✅ Dive into podcasts ✅ Book with us quickly.
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April 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🎉 It’s here! The new Design Rodeo website is live! We’ve made it easier to: ✅ Explore services ✅ Browse courses ✅ Dive into podcasts ✅ Book with us quickly.
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🤠 Saddle up—we’re just getting started.
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🤠 Saddle up—we’re just getting started.
#UXDesign #DesignBusiness #WebsiteLaunch #TheDesignRodeo
Turn Ideas into Income with Flat Illustrations — No Design Skills Needed
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April 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Turn Ideas into Income with Flat Illustrations — No Design Skills Needed
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