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S9E4: How to Project Manage Your Studio to Success

2024/02/20

Project management is a skill that every brand design studio owner needs. Having good project management doesn’t just help your business run smoothly, but it leads to a good work environment for your employees and provides your clients with a seamless client experience. In today’s episode Jen shares her best tips and lessons learned around becoming a better project manager. Links Mentioned: Brand Messaging & Copy Sprint for Designers Waitlist - a new Hello June offer! Iterating on the One Concept Method podcast episode Notion shopcreativelaw.com Inbox Question: “How do you manage the subjectivity aspect of designing a brand with a client and setting boundaries on the amount of work or options you provide while giving them what they need/want?” - Maddie Jacobs Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, brand identity design

S9E3: Steal My Web Design Process

2024/02/13

Episode Description: In today’s episode Jen shares her entire web design and web development process, from a blank slate all the way to launch day, Jen explains the systems that she has in place that allows her small team to design, build, and deliver the perfect website every time. Get ready to take notes, this one is packed with a lot of value and details! Inbox Question: “Finding clients who only need branding services is challenging. I’m often finding web development or design services is easier. What are the best lead gen options for this space?” - Marta Nicole Rodzen Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Our Resources Page Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, brand identity design

S9 E2: How to Confidently Show Up as the Face of Your Brand with Marisa Switzer

2024/02/06

Marisa Switzer is the founder of RISE Creative, a strategic design studio for female-founded e-commerce brands. In today’s episode we chat about her shift from the NYC fashion girlie lifestyle to owning a brand studio, showing up confidently as the face of her brand, and how her transition into motherhood has give her added confidence and clarity. Guest Information: Guest Name: Marisa Switzer Guest Business Name: Rise Creative Co. Guest Website: www.risecreativeco.com Guest Instagram: @risecreativeco Links Mentioned: https://risecreativeco.com/bootcamp Inbox Question: "Where do you market your services besides your website and Instagram?” - Erin Fitzsimmons Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Our Resources Page Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, brand identity design

S9 E1: How to Get Faster at Brand & Web Design

2024/01/30

Welcome to the first episode of season 9!! Today I’ll be chatting about ways to improve your efficiency and get faster at brand and web design, allowing you to scale back on your working hours. Inbox Question: “What's an appropriate amount of time spent on choosing brand colors (initially)?” - Shelby Reed Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Our Resources Page Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, brand identity design

From the Archives | S3 E8: How to Book Your Dream Clients with Meredith Uyeyama from Quixotic Design Co

2024/01/23

Welcome to another episode from the archives! We have Meredith Uyeyama from Quixotic Design Co on the podcast to chat all about booking dream clients and nailing the sales call. We open the episode sharing our favorite places to get icons for branding projects. Meredith then tells her story about starting a design studio, becoming a creative director, and managing a team. We dive into how Meredith has defined her ideal client and successfully found her niche in the industry. Meredith shares how she got her first client and her number one tip for getting referrals. We share our advice for having an abundance mindset, branding for our ideal client, writing goals and keeping promises to ourselves. Meredith talks all about the strategies her team uses to build relationships with dream clients and the value of building rapport before selling. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Our Resources Page Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Guest Information: Guest Name: Meredith Uyeyama Guest Website: https://www.quixoticdesignco.com/ Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quixoticdesignco/ Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, brand identity design

From the Archives | S5 E6: Level-Up Your Pricing & Start Charging $10k+ with Carli Anna

2024/01/16

Welcome to another episode from the archives! Five years ago Carli dropped out of design school and started her own business with charging $200 a logo. Today, at 25 years old, She runs a multiple six-figure business that allows her to provide for her growing family, book dream projects at 15k+, all without selling her soul and every hour to her business. Now Carli is teaching other creatives how to charge more while still having more fun in their business. In this episode we talk to Carli about her story, why she's passionate about teaching others how to earn money, and her learnings on the path to success. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Our Resources Page Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Guest Information: Guest Name: Carli Anna Guest Website: https://carlianna.co/ Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlianna_/ Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, brand identity design

From the Archives | S2 E3: Typography, Typography, Typography!

2024/01/09

Welcome to another episode from the archives! Typography is one of the most fun (if not challenging) parts of our jobs as brand designers. We go over the vocab, resources, and chat about our favorite foundries and fonts. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Our Resources Page Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, brand identity design

From the Archives | S5 E11: Designing a Website from Start to Finish with Kenzie Amick

2024/01/02

Welcome to another episode from the archives! Kenzie is a brand and website designer who fell in love with website design and decided to start her business focusing on brand and website design for small businesses. In this episode we talk about the process of building a website from start to finish, making websites feel like our clients’ digital homes, and the details we think about when putting a site together. Guest Information: Guest Name: Kenzie Amick Guest Website: https://www.kenzieamick.co/ Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenzieamick/ Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Our Resources Page Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, brand identity design

S8 E19: Answering Your Inbox Questions

2023/12/19

It’s our last episode of season 8! Today I’ll be answering your inbox questions, diving into topics like how to get high-profile clients, firing clients, structuring day rates, hiring team members and more! Thank you SO much to everyone for listening along this season. Links Mentioned: Our “The One Concept Method” Episode Our Scaling Episode Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Our Resources Page Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, brand identity design

S8 E18: How to Launch Your Services with Kelsey McCormick from Coming Up Roses - Use Code BETTER for $50 off Launch Your Own Way!

2023/12/12

Use code BETTER for $50 off the live cohort of Launch Your Own Way (Jan. 10-12 2024). Today I’m joined by Kelsey McCormick of Coming Up Roses, a squiggle-brained brand designer, marketing strategist, and mentor. Kelsey empowers creative professionals to fearlessly and unapologetically show up as themselves online and IRL. We chat all about launching services, her transition into education, and so much more. Guest Information: Guest Name: Kelsey McCormick Guest Business Name: Coming Up Roses Guest Website: https://www.cominguproses.co/ Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cominguproses.co/ Links Mentioned: Launch Your Own Way - Use code BETTER for $50 off the live cohort of Launch Your Own Way (Jan. 10-12 2024) Inbox Question: "How do you keep your designs from falling into the abyss that is the overpopulated design world?” - Mai Mai Gerber Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Our Resources Page Podcast Instagram Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, brand identity design

S8 E17: Rethinking Social Media Marketing with Xanthe Appleyard from Oh Sierra

2023/12/05

Today I’m joined by Xanthe of Oh Sierra, a creative studio that help leaders and brands harness the potent power of community – online and IRL – through content marketing strategy, collaborative events, and creative spaces. In this education-packed episode we discuss the future of social media, what designers are overlooking in marketing, thought leadership, and more. Guest Information: Guest Name: Xanthe Appleyard Guest Business Name: Oh Sierra Guest Website: https://ohsierra.ca/ Guest Instagram: @ohsierracreative Inbox Question: "What’s your biggest struggle running your business that isn’t talked about enough?” - Mariah M Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Our Resources Page Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, brand identity design

S8 E16: Creating a Design Business that Supports a Flexible Lifestyle with Cass & Amanda from Foxtrot

2023/11/28

Today I chat with Cassidy and Amanda, co-founders of Foxtrot Branding, all about leading a flexible lifestyle with business, being in a business partnership, digital products, and more! Links Mentioned: Foxtrot Branding Launch Your Business in 6 Weeks Freebie Free Foxtrot Guides Inbox Question: “How do you break into a new niche? I have a steady clientele from a specific industry and would like to shift into different industries but don't know how to make the jump without having all the contacts.” - Stevie M Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Our Resources Page Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Our podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: www.betterbranddesigner.com/disclaimer Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, brand identity design

katcjo 2022/12/20

Absolute Best!

I love this podcast so much. Jen and Esther are honest, refreshing, uplifting, and inspiring. I look forward to this podcast every week. It’s like lis...

Chellsbells 2023/04/13

I want to like this show

I really do want to like this show, but every time I try to listen I have to skip the first 15-25 minutes of the show before they actually get to thei...

Nikki @ Yellow Creative Co. 2022/06/24

Theeee best!

This is the best podcast for all things brand design. Most of us are running our businesses but with Better, I feel like I’m running a business alongs...

starsnailz 2021/02/26

Love this!

I love listening to Giselle and Jen! They are delightfully creative, personable, and professional. I really enjoy following them on Instagram, which m...

savannas army 2021/03/25

Scammmmmers!!!!

Hey June creative is a scammer!!!! Beware. She’s scams esthetician’s, she scammed the Dallas esthetician & many more.

Susan White Orlando 2021/01/17

Real world solutions

These two approachable podcasters don’t pull any punches. Mistakes, misconceptions, ignorance and popular misinformation are examined and discredited ...

Jane.renee 2020/12/02

The episode with Diana M. is so good. Such helpful info and love her branding and voicing!

NicoleRiccardo 2020/11/04

A must listen!

I absolutely adore this podcast - it’s like hanging out and chatting with your biz besties and you get to walk away feeling inspired, motivated, and h...

carmen.barnhill 2020/05/08

Love this podcast!

Such an encouraging podcast full of good info. Jen and Giselle are upbeat and fun to listen to. I love knowing that I’m not the only one learning and ...

whsijey 2020/04/22

Favorite design podcast

I love this podcast and was hooked from episode 1! Jen and Giselle are so relatable, honest and helpful! I feel like they’re my design friends everyti...

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