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

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

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

Most designers only see the output of design platforms, but today we’re talking to someone who actually helps build the tools we use every day.

Miri from the Wix Studio product team joins me for a conversation about what freelance designers and agencies really need to grow their businesses. We talk about workflows that make a difference, how platforms are evolving, and what premium clients are actually looking for right now.

You will learn:

• What most designers overlook when choosing platforms and tools
• How to start thinking like a studio, even if you’re working solo
• How AI can enhance your creativity rather than replace it
• What makes a designer stand out to high-paying clients
• Why web design is more accessible than most designers think

This episode is full of insights. Grab your notes and hit play. Let’s talk about building a design business that’s made to grow.

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

Most brand designers are underpaid. Not because they lack talent, but because they’re offering deliverables instead of solutions. If you’re still charging $1K or $2K for full brand identity packages, this episode is going to shift the way you think about your value. I’m walking you through the three income levels most designers operate in, what premium clients actually want, and how to offer web design without needing to learn code. We’ll also look at exactly what goes into a $10K plus project so you can start creating more profitable offers.

You will learn:

• The three income tiers for brand designers and how to move up
• What premium clients are really looking for in a designer
• How to offer web design services without learning to code
• What to include in a $10K plus brand and web package
• How to build confidence in selling higher-priced projects

Open your notes and get ready to rethink how you price andpresent 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

If you’re still doing everything yourself, this episode is your wake-up call. I’m sharing how I went from working nonstop to running my design business in just 4 hours a day. You’ll hear exactly what changed, how I started delegating, and how tools like Wix Studio can help you simplify without hiring a developer.

You will learn:

• How to identify which tasks to delegate first
• What systems you need to hand off work easily
• Why doing less can actually increase your revenue
• How platforms like Wix Studio streamline website design for your clients
• What mindset shift helped me finally let go

Pour your favorite drink, open your notes, and start thinking like a Creative Director.

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

The reason most freelancers struggle is not because their design skills are not good enough. It is because they are thinking like freelancers, not business owners. If you are tired of chasing projects, lowering your prices, and constantly starting from scratch, it is time to fix this.

Today, I am breaking down exactly why most designers stay stuck and how to shift into building a profitable design business that finally pays you what you are worth.

You will learn:

• Why better design skills are not the answer
• How your pricing model is keeping you broke
• The mindset shift you need to stop freelancing and start building a business
• What systems actually help you work less and make more

For your next website design project check out wix.com/studio

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

Your portfolio might be the reason clients keep ghosting you or pushing back on your prices. Not because your design work is not good enough, but because your portfolio is sending the wrong message.

Most designers fill their portfolios with visuals like logos and mockups and forget that high-paying clients are not looking for pretty work. They are looking for proof that you understand business and strategy.

I am breaking down the portfolio mistakes that keep you stuck with low-budget clients and showing you exactly how to fix them.

You will learn:

• The mistake that makes your portfolio attract low-paying clients
• How to present your work so clients see your value
• What high-ticket clients actually look for when hiring a designer
• How to shift your portfolio from a gallery to a sales tool

Grab a cup of coffee, your notes, and get ready!

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