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Many freelance designers hit an income ceiling around $50K per year, despite putting in more hours and taking on more projects. It's not about working harder—it’s about working smarter.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The core mindset barriers keeping designers stuck at $50K and how to shift past them.
• How to stop pricing based on fear and start charging your true value.
• Why being a generalist keeps your income capped (and how niching down can solve this).
• The crucial difference between hourly billing and value-based pricing.
• How strategic positioning, dynamic pricing, and retainers can help you scale beyond your current plateau.

Ready to finally break through the $50K barrier and reach six figures and beyond? Tune in and let's level up your design business together!

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Website: https://4thecreatives.com

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Freelancing as a designer can be an amazing career path—but let’s be real, it comes with its fair share of annoyances. Late payments, ghosting clients, unpredictable referrals, and the dreaded feast-or-famine cycle can make running your business feel overwhelming.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• How to confidently handle late payments (without feeling awkward).
• Why you shouldn’t depend on referrals for a steady income.
• The right way to follow up with potential clients (without being pushy).
• How to spot toxic clients before they drain your energy.
• Ways to stabilize your income and avoid dry months.

If you’ve ever struggled with client issues or want to streamline your business for less stress, this episode is for you. Tune in and take control of your freelance career!

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Website: https://4thecreatives.com

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Podcast Description:

In this first episode of 2025, I’m diving into five different client acquisition strategies—ranked from worst to best—based on my personal experience and the successes of my students. If you’ve been relying on outdated methods to land clients or feel stuck in your outreach approach, this episode is for you.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why Facebook and Instagram may no longer be your best bet.
• The surprising effectiveness of in-person networking and events for building real connections.
• How email outreach can still work—if done the right way.
• Why LinkedIn continues to be the top platform for securing high-quality clients—and how to master it.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear roadmap of where to focus your efforts for client acquisition and how to make 2025 your best business year yet.

LinkedIn Episodes:
Ep 33: Stand Out on LinkedIn: https://4thecreatives.com/episode-33-stand-out-on-linkedin-social-selling-for-designers-with-michelle-j-raymond/
Ep 31: Strategies to Get Clients on LinkedIn: https://4thecreatives.com/episode-31-how-to-use-linkedin-to-get-graphic-design-clients-with-louise-brogan/

Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch:
https://4thecreatives.com/episode-23-mastering-your-elevator-pitch-the-art-of-persuasion-in-30-seconds/

CONNECT WITH ME!

Website: https://4thecreatives.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/4thecreatives

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4thecreatives/