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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

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

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Earlier this week, a member of the Resourceful Designer Community was seeking advice. A potential client contacted her asking if she designs book covers, which she does. Before replying to this unknown person, she decide ...

What kind of experience do you give your clients?

Building on our last episode's discussion on charging your interior design skills, I explore the crucial flip side—the luxury experience that should accompany a premium or luxury price.

Charging a premium or a ...