Resourceful Designer: Strategies for running a graphic design business

The Power of Email Signatures = RD366

I recently came across a story that really stuck with me—a researcher at Anthropic was contacted by an AI that had managed to escape its digital "box." What fascinated me

Finding Your Niche as a Freelance Designer - RD365

How To Sell Web Design - RD364

Welcome to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and in this episode, I'm diving into a topic that makes a lot of freelancers squirm: selling web design. If you're li

SEO Strategies to Attract More Design Clients - RD363

Welcome to the Resourceful Designer podcast! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and I'm here to help you, as a graphic or web designer, grow your business by making your website truly v

5 Soft Skills Every Successful Freelancer Needs to Master - RD362

Today I'm diving into something I wish I'd learned much earlier in my design career; success as a freelancer isn't just about your creative talent or the quality of your

Should You Display Your Rates On Your Website? - RD361

Today I'm diving into a topic every freelancer faces at some point: should you publicly display your rates, or keep them private? There's no one-size-fits-all answer, so

Working From Home Isn't For Everyone - RD360

Hey there, welcome back to Resourceful Designer! Today I want to talk honestly about something many designers dream about: working from home. I've been running my design

Big News!

Hey there, my friend, Mark here with some big news. Resourceful Designer is now on YouTube. Yes, I know, technically, you've been able to listen to the podcast on You

Staying Relevant as a Designer in an AI-Driven World - RD359

Welcome to Resourceful Designer. I'm Mark, and today we're talking about one of the biggest challenges designers are facing right now: staying relevant in a world where A

What Getting Tattooed Taught Me About Graphic Design - RD358

Welcome back to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark, and today I want to share a unique perspective I've gained as both a graphic designer and someone with a growing collectio

Give Yourself A Raise: Make More Money Without More Clients - RD357

Welcome to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark, and in this episode, I'm sharing practical advice for home-based graphic and web designers looking to make more money, without

How to Handle Low-Budget Clients with Grace - RD356

Welcome to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark, your host, and today, I want to share a powerful story that brilliantly illustrates how to handle price negotiations with grace

Why Using "I" Instead of "We" Can Transform Your Design Business - RD355

Welcome to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark, and today I want to share something fascinating that can make a real difference in how you communicate with your design clients

10 Things to Consider Before Raising Your Prices - RD354

Hey there, design friends! Welcome to Resourceful Designer, your go-to podcast for running a successful design business. Today, I'm diving into one of the most nerve-wrac

Networking for Introverted Designers - RD353

Welcome to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and in today's episode, I'm diving into something that hits home for so many of us: networking as an introverted desi

5 Mistakes That Can Damage Your Design Career - RD352

Welcome back to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and today I want to open up about five major mistakes that can seriously damage your design career; mistakes I'v

The ROI of FREE - RD351

Hey there, my design friend! Today on Resourceful Designer, I want to share a story about why I was genuinely happy that a client didn't pay their invoice. Sounds odd, ri

Facing Impostor Syndrome - RD350

Hey there, it's Mark from Resourceful Designer. Have you ever looked at your own design work and thought, "I'm not good enough to charge for this," or landed a big client

How to Generate More Word of Mouth Referrals - RD349

Hey fellow designers, welcome back to another episode of Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and today I'm diving into a topic that every design business thrives on

The Four Power Questions Every Designer Should Ask Clients - RD348

Hey there, my friends! Welcome back to another episode of Resourceful Designer. Today I want to share something that could really transform the way you approach client re