107 Revisions and Client Feedback Are Not a B...

Many designers start freelancing for freedom, only to realize their business cannot function without them. More clients often mean more responsibility, more communication, and less time. I built a design agency because I wanted sustainability, not just flexibility. In this episod ...  Show more

If getting clients still feels unpredictable, the problem is rarely your talent or effort. It is usually the absence of an evergreen lead generation system. For years, I watched designers move between busy seasons and slow months because their marketing only worked when they were ...  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 ...