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You can be busy and still feel stuck. That is the uncomfortable truth most designers avoid. In this episode, I break down what actually makes a designer fully booked and why so many talented freelance designers stay busy but unstable. We talk about the difference between random d ...  Show more

Your portfolio can be beautiful and still fail to convert. I see this all the time with talented designers who are doing great work but attracting the wrong clients or no clients at all. In this episode, I walk through why most design portfolios do not work, what clients are actu ...  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 ...