98 Steps for Growing into a Small Design Agen...

The word freelance sounds harmless, but it carries more weight than most designers realize. In this episode, I break down why calling yourself a freelance designer can cap your income, how clients subconsciously interpret that label, and what shifts when you start positioning you ...  Show more

Five figure design projects do not close because you explained your value better or added more deliverables. They close because the structure of the business makes the decision feel safe. In this episode, I walk you inside my twenty five thousand dollar design projects and break ...  Show more

I've come to think of scaling a Meta Ads account as happening in two stages:

Stage 1: finding the creative messaging that resonates with your customers. This is primarily a truly "creative" problem.

But stage 2 is very different: it's about scal ...

Welcome back to another insightful episode of Resourceful Designer, where today's message is all about the art of engagement over trivial chatter. I'm your host, Mark Des Cotes, and in episode 341 we dive deep into the importance of engaging more and talking less. We explore how ...  Show more

It is at this time of the year when many of us think about setting goals for 2024. There is much excitement and hope in the air.

But for those who struggle with maintaining focus or feel overwhelmed by the prospect of setting and achieving goals, this must be a challeng ...

Are you running or considering starting a graphic or web design business? If so, let me tell you, you're in for a wild ride! The graphic and web design industries are filled with opportunities and challenges, and understanding what to expect can be the difference be ...