Design and Prosper

Hey! We're Kris and Donna, and we love having honest, open conversations about running a graphic design business. We've been graphic designers and educators for the past 2 decades and have both run multiple-six figure graphic design businesses. We have Experienced. It. All—the highs and the lows of success. In this space, we will share all things Graphic Design business. The do's, the don'ts, tips, secret sauces, and a whole lot more. Bottom line—we are on a mission to help Graphic Designers thrive in business.Our aim with this podcast is to provide valuable insights and strategies so you can take them and apply them to build your own successful graphic design business.If you have a graphic design business problem that you'd like us to unpack in a future episode, email us at team@designandprosper.co. We'd love to hear from you.

Design and Prosper is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 146 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  145. Closing a beautiful chapter: Reflecting on our D&P journey and what's next

  Dec 2, 202458 minS1

  <p >Join us for episode 145, our final episode of Design and Prosper. 💛 After five incredible years, we've made the bittersweet decision to bring our podcast journey to a close.</p> <p >In this deeply personal episode, we share:</p> The pivotal moments that shaped Design and Prosper The joys and challenges of creating an online course Why we're saying goodbye and what's next for us <p >This isn't just a farewell—it's a celebration of YOU, our beautiful design community. Thank you for listening, learning, and growing with us.</p> <p >Want to spend one last year together? 🌟 We've opened enrolmen...

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  144. BIG CHANGES and your Academy q's answered (this will be our last round ever!)

  Nov 21, 202457 minS1

  <p >It's official—we're opening doors to The Academy for the very last time, but, we're going out with a bang and would like to invite you to spend the entire 2025 with us!</p> <p >Join The Academy — it's your very last chance!<br /> https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy</p> <p >We know you've got a lot to think about, so in this episode, we're answering all your burning questions about The Academy:</p> <p >Q: Even though my business just started two weeks ago and I'm not super clear on my ideal business, would the Academy still be something I sh...

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  143. Designer Q&A! Sharing Personal Vulnerabilities, Demanding Retainer Clients, and Profitability Dilemma

  Aug 17, 202426 minS1

  <p >In episode 143, we're diving into designer questions!</p> <p >Question 1: Should you share personal vulnerabilities with clients?<br /> We chat about the growing trend of sharing personal stories in business and whether it's something you should embrace.</p> <p >Question 2: How do you handle a demanding retainer client?<br /> One of our listeners is dealing with a client who's taking up two to three days of their week. We discuss setting clear boundaries, creating a client portal to streamline communication, and whether it's time to reassess the profitability of that retainer.</p> <p >Question 3: How do you overcome the...

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  142. Don't know where to start? 5 foundations every design business needs

  Aug 9, 202439 minS1

  <p>In this episode we uncover the five essential pillars every design business needs. Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for a while, it's crucial to have these foundations in place:</p> 1. Understand your why<br /> Get clear on your core motivation for starting a design business. This "why" will guide you, fuel your passion, and keep you focused during tough times.   2. Establish your revenue goal<br /> It's so incredibly important to balance your passion with financial stability. Your revenue goals directly support your lifestyle, passions, and your "why." Your business should serve your life, not t...

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  141. Handling Client Meetings Like A Pro

  Aug 2, 20241h 13mS1

  <p>In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of client meetings. We share our best strategies for ensuring your meetings run smoothly and effectively, whether they're in-person or virtual. We cover essential preparation tips, handling pre-meeting nerves, and we run through the six types of client meetings in a design business:<br /> 1. Discovery calls<br /> 2. Proposal Meetings<br /> 3. Brand Strategy Sessions<br /> 4. Presentation Meetings<br /> 5. Work-in-Progress Meetings<br /> 6. Production Meetings</p> <p>Client meetings are the foundation of building long-term relationships and discovering the best solutions for your clients. While we're not fans of having unnecessary meetings, the...

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