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Profitable Designer

by Patrick O'Connell

The Profitable Designer Show discusses the philosophy, principles and strategies that unlock a profitable design business that runs itself. Hosted by Patrick O'Connell, a seasoned designer and entrepreneur, this show covers everything business, sales, marketing and entrepreneurship. Subscribe now and join us on the journey!

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7 lessons from $6m in design fees (most too late)

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Sep 22
29 min

How to overcome sales objections with simple analogies

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Aug 1
12 min

Why most personal brands in the design space are useless.

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Jul 31
9 min

Fixing a $400K/year designer's sales problem in real time.

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Jul 22
56 min

How to build a 7-figure solo industrial design consultancy.

Most industrial designers sell drawings and prototypes — and cap themselves at a designer's rate. The shift is repositioning from designer to product commercialisation c

Jun 18
1 h 27 min

How to build highly profitable design consulting offers.

Most designers sell raw ingredients — raw materials the client has to figure out how to use. The shift to consultant means taking responsibility for the client's entire

Jun 2
54 min

From Design Vendor to Trusted Advisor: The Positioning Shift That Changes Everything

Most designers stay stuck delivering “pretty” work… because that’s how they’ve been positioned from day one. But the real opportunity? Repositioning yourself as a strateg

May 12 2025
39 min

From $3K Logos To $22K Packages With Kaleb Dean

In this episode, I sit down with Kaleb Dean — founder of Studio Stendo and one of the deepest design thinkers I know — for a conversation about pricing, purpose, and buil

Apr 29 2025
45 min

Using Instagram Boosted Posts To Get To $35K/Month With Drew Burns

Drew joined Profitable Designer less than six months ago. Since then, he's grown his Australian native and sustainable landscaping business from scratch to consistent fiv

Apr 28 2025
1 h 06 min

The Two Proposal Mistakes That Stop Design Prospects Becoming Clients

If you’ve been sending out proposals and hearing crickets, this episode is going to sting a little — but it’s exactly what you need to hear. I break down the two biggest

Apr 25 2025
12 min

How Tom Declat Build His Web Design Business To Consistent £20K Months

In this episode, I sit down with Tom Declat, a web design agency owner who transformed his business by stepping away from the hourly rate trap and into a scalable, strate

Jan 30 2025
24 min

How Shane Built A 7-Figure (ARR) UX Design Business In Less Than 2 Years

In this episode, I sit down with Shane Levine, a powerhouse entrepreneur, to dive deep into how he scaled his UX design agency to 7 figures in annual recurring revenue in

Jan 17 2025
56 min

Market Smarter, Not Harder: The Path to Financial Freedom for Creatives With Lloyd Coenen

In this episode, I sit down with Lloyd, a visionary entrepreneur and artist, to uncover the incredible journey of turning creative passions into profitable businesses. Fr

Dec 5 2024
50 min

The 4 Most Impactful Ideas In My Own Design Business Success

Today, we’re diving into four game-changing ideas that have defined my philosophy for building a successful design business. These aren't just strategies—they’re the core

Nov 6 2024
29 min

How He Sold His Startup to Canon: Lessons for Scaling Your Design Business With Fionn Concannon

Today, we’re diving deep into the entrepreneurial journey of my friend, Fionn Concannon, who successfully scaled and sold his software company to Canon. While he’s not a

Oct 30 2024
54 min

Removing Yourself From An 8-Figure Design Consultancy With Joe Woodham

In this episode, we sit down with Joe, a successful design consultant who’s built a multi-seven-figure business, all while living the digital nomad dream in Bali. Joe sha

Oct 24 2024
1 h 09 min

How To Build Time & Financial Freedom As A 25 Year Old Designer With Casey Rickey

In this episode, we chat with 25-year-old entrepreneur Casey Rickey, who has already escaped the feast-or-famine cycle, enjoying financial and time freedom. We dive into

Oct 16 2024
1 h 01 min

What E-commerce Can Teach Designers About Scaling A Business With Will De Bruin

In this episode of The Profitable Designer Show, we sit down with Will De Bruin to dive deep into the business strategies that lead to financial freedom, specifically for

Oct 9 2024
1 h 03 min

Our 7-Figure Design Biz Partnership Strategy

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Jan 31 2024
14 min

How Much Should I Charge As A Freelance Designer

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May 15 2023
10 min

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