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The Profitable Graphic Designer

The Profitable Graphic Designer

By: Kady Sandel
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Welcome to The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast. My name is Kady Sandel, and this podcast was brought to you by Aventive Academy – an online business education platform that helps brand, graphic, and web designers get more clients, increase their pricing, and build a profitable design business. You can find out more about starting and growing your freelance design business at aventiveacademy.comKady Sandel Art
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  • 165 How to Scale Your Design Business Without Burning Out
    Jun 17 2025

    You think scaling means doing more. More clients, more hours, more hustle. But what if that is exactly what is keeping you stuck?

    In this episode, I am sharing how I went from doing everything myself to building systems that let my business run without me. I will walk you through what scaling really looks like for a freelance designer and how to grow without burning out or working twelve hours a day.

    You will learn:

    • Why working harder does not lead to growth

    • What systems to build if you want to stop recreating everything

    • How to shift from busy to profitable

    • What tools can make scaling easier

    • The mindset difference between a freelancer and a business owner

    Grab your coffee, your notes, and let’s talk about scaling with intention.

    And if you want to start offering web design without dealing with code or tech stress, check out ⁠Wix Studio⁠. It’s built for designers like you who want to keep full creative control and add more value for their clients.


    Aventive Academy’s Resources:

    $12k Client Attraction Masterclass: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/attract-clients-workshop/⁠

    Client Portal for Designers: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/client-portal/⁠

    The Wealthy Client Blueprint: ⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/⁠

    Mockup Magic: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/mockup-magic/⁠

    Brand Guidelines Template: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/brand-guidelines/⁠

    12-Week Business Program for Designers: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/profit⁠

    Join My Weekly Newsletter: ⁠https://aventive-academy.ck.page/0fc86a336f⁠

    The Creative CEO Accelerator: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/accelerator

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    29 mins
  • 164 3 Design Services You Can Add Right Now to Land Bigger Clients
    Jun 10 2025

    You can be the best designer on the planet—if your offer is limited, your income will be too. I see it all the time. Talented designers stuck at $1K projects because they’re only offering a logo or a brand board. But the clients who pay $10K? They’re not hiring someone to make things look nice. They’re hiring someone who can lead.

    In this episode, I’ll walk you through three high-value services you can add right now—without hiring a team or reinventing your business. These aren’t fluff. They’re the exact services that helped me go from $65 logos to $10K packages… and they can do the same for you.

    You will learn:

    • Why high-paying clients look for more than just visuals

    • The top 3 services that attract premium clients (and how to add them)

    • How to increase your rates without doing more work

    • How to combine services into irresistible offers

    • What to do if you don’t want to do it all yourself

    Grab your coffee, your notes, and let’s build a more profitable offer together.

    And if you want to start offering web design without dealing with code or tech stress, check out ⁠Wix Studio⁠. It’s built for designers like you who want to keep full creative control and add more value for their clients.


    Aventive Academy’s Resources:

    $12k Client Attraction Masterclass: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/attract-clients-workshop/⁠

    Client Portal for Designers: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/client-portal/⁠

    The Wealthy Client Blueprint: ⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/⁠

    Mockup Magic: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/mockup-magic/⁠

    Brand Guidelines Template: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/brand-guidelines/⁠

    12-Week Business Program for Designers: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/profit⁠

    Join My Weekly Newsletter: ⁠https://aventive-academy.ck.page/0fc86a336f⁠

    The Creative CEO Accelerator: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/accelerator

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    37 mins
  • 163 What Clients Actually Look for in a Brand & Web Designer
    Jun 3 2025

    Most designers focus on making things look good, but that’s not what high-paying clients are actually looking for. They want clarity, confidence, and someone who understands how design impacts their business. In this episode, I’m breaking down what clients really care about when they’re hiring a brand or web designer and how you can stand out by showing up differently. You’ll learn how to position yourself as more than just a designer, build trust instantly on your website, and shift from selling deliverables to selling real outcomes. Whether you’re still undercharging or ready to start landing premium clients, this episode will show you what actually closes the sale.

    You will learn:

    • What clients really want when they hire a designer

    • Why brand and web together create higher-value offers

    • How to sell strategy without calling it strategy

    • What to show on your website to build fast trust

    • The mindset shift that helps you book premium clients with confidence

    Grab your notebook or go for a walk. This episode will change how you talk about your work.

    And if you want to start offering web design without dealing with code or tech stress, check out ⁠Wix Studio⁠. It’s built for designers like you who want to keep full creative control and add more value for their clients.


    Aventive Academy’s Resources:

    $12k Client Attraction Masterclass: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/attract-clients-workshop/⁠

    Client Portal for Designers: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/client-portal/⁠

    The Wealthy Client Blueprint: ⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/⁠

    Mockup Magic: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/mockup-magic/⁠

    Brand Guidelines Template: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/brand-guidelines/⁠

    12-Week Business Program for Designers: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/profit⁠

    Join My Weekly Newsletter: ⁠https://aventive-academy.ck.page/0fc86a336f⁠

    The Creative CEO Accelerator: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/accelerator

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    32 mins
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