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Motion Hatch: Helping Motion Designers Do Better Business

by Hayley Akins

Motion Hatch is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by veteran motion designer Hayley Akins, discussing the business side of animation and motion design that so many creatives struggle with. Offering quality practical advice and insight for freelance, full-time or aspiring animators, illustrators and motion designers, hear from a wide range of voices within the industry, including how leading animators started out, tips on managing your business and career advice. For more info on how to take control of your motion graphics career and to join our community of amazing, talented designers, head over to http://motionhatch.com.

Latest episodes

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From $0 to $200k in 1 Year Freelance w/ Matt Carr Jr.

Join Creative & Coin: https://link.motionhatch.com/matt-pod Get the free guide: https://link.motionhatch.com/200k-free-guide-pod Matt Carr Jr: https://mattcarrjr.com/

Sep 3
25 min

Copy what I told this studio owner to get more clients w/ Doodledo

Want personalised coaching from me? Check out Balanced Business Bootcamp. 📲 Grab my free Social Media Guide for Motion Designers. I was invited to the Freelancers and

Apr 15 2025
47 min

These motion designers built TWO successful studios w/ Illo and Algo

🛠 Check out my Perfect Your Pricing Toolkit here: https://motionhatch.com/pricing Ilenia and Luca founded Illo, a motion design and animation studio in 2012. More recent

Feb 27 2025
29 min

Is this the best business model for motion designers in 2025? | Q&A

As we draw 2024 to a close, I thought a Q&A episode would be a nice way to end the year on the podcast.  I get questions all the time about specific problems that motion

Dec 19 2024
27 min

How I'd build a successful motion design business in 2025

🌟 Grab my Perfect Your Pricing Toolkit: https://motionhatch.com/pricing Get out your notepad and pen, grab a hot drink and get ready for a jam-packed episode! 📝☕️  Thi

Nov 29 2024
31 min

What’s working RIGHT NOW to get freelance clients?

🌟Download my FREE Social Media Guide and Freelance Funnel Framework worksheet here: motionhatch.com/inmotion  This video was filmed LIVE at the Barbican in London for th

Oct 31 2024
24 min

BONUS: Do mograph events help you get clients? w/ Jess Herrera

This is a special bonus episode of the Motion Hatch Podcast!  I recently got back from Camp Mograph in the US, and while I was there, I filmed a mini-podcast episode wit

Oct 3 2024
15 min

We're taking a break...

I have some news for you this week... We are taking a short break from the podcast and YouTube channel until the Autumn (fall). We'll be coming back even bigger and bett

Aug 1 2024
2 min

Studio owner's advice on getting hired and starting an animation studio w/ Flow Creative

Flow Creative is an award-winning animation and branding studio based in Manchester, UK. In this episode, Karl Doran, owner and founder, shares his insights into running

Jun 20 2024
28 min

AI is here. Future-proof your motion design career w/ Curious Refuge

Caleb and Shelby Ward founded Curious Refuge after going viral for using AI to create a fake Wes Anderson x Star Wars movie trailer. In this episode, I ask Caleb and Shel

Jun 6 2024
34 min

Unreal Engine, Fortnite and Netflix: My Journey to Indie Film Director w/ HaZimation

HaZ Dulull, founder of HaZimation, is a multi award-winning Film and Games Director, developing & producing feature films, tv and video games using Unreal Engine. In this

May 23 2024
40 min

Balancing parenthood and productivity as a motion designer

Mothers of Mograph are trying to combat feeling alone as moms in the creative industry. Parenthood is often considered a taboo topic in the creative industry, something J

May 9 2024
30 min

Negotiation Expert’s Secrets to Dealing with Tough Clients w/ Kwame Christian

Kwame Christian is an expert in negotiation. He is the Founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, host of the world's most popular negotiation podcast and aut

Apr 25 2024
45 min

How Jessica Hische's network led her to Wes Anderson

Jessica Hische is a lettering artist, freelancer and author, selling books and craft supplies in two brick and mortar stores in the US. Jessica has built an incredible pe

Apr 11 2024
44 min

This motion designer made $500,000 in his first year w/ Kevin Rapp

Kevin Rapp made $500,000 in his first year freelancing after discovering the value of content systems and passing this on to high-profile tech companies. Kevin is an awar

Mar 28 2024
51 min

Season Two Trailer

We're back with a brand new season of the Motion Hatch Podcast featuring some incredible guests! Motion Hatch helps motion designers to start and scale their businesses.W

Mar 25 2024
3 min

BIG NEWS! The podcast is back!

The Motion Hatch Podcast is BACK! We're thrilled to announce that Season Two of the podcast will return on the 28th March! We have some incredible guests lined up for you

Mar 13 2024
1 min

101: How to niche down as a motion designer w/ Giuseppe Forestieri

Should you niche down as a designer? We’ve all heard this advice! So, does niching down help you to win more clients or empower you to be seen as an expert? In this podca

Jul 28 2022
35 min

100: Lessons learnt from making 100 podcast episodes w/ Hayley Akins

When Motion Hatch first started it was a side hustle, now it's a company! Have you considered starting your own motion design project to help you grow your career? Our fo

Nov 16 2021
25 min

99: How to create motion design side projects that complement your day job w/ Charli Marie

Looking to pursue motion design side projects but unsure how to find balance with your day job? In today’s episode Charli Marie explains how side projects can help motion

Nov 2 2021
33 min

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