Profitable Designer
by Patrick O'Connell
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7 lessons from $6m in design fees (most too late)
7 lessons from $6m in design fees (most too late)
About this podcast
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.
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Episodes
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- 7 lessons from $6m in design fees (most too late) · 29 minWatch our 1-hour free training on how to become profitable and in-demand: profitabledesigner.com/trainingApply to work with me: profitabledesigner.com/applyConnect with me on…
- How to overcome sales objections with simple analogies · 13 minWatch our 1-hour free training on how to become profitable and in-demand: profitabledesigner.com/trainingApply to work with me: profitabledesigner.com/applyConnect with me on…
- Why most personal brands in the design space are useless. · 9 minWatch our 1-hour free training on how to become profitable and in-demand: profitabledesigner.com/trainingApply to work with me: profitabledesigner.com/applyConnect with me on…
- Fixing a $400K/year designer's sales problem in real time. · 57 minWatch our 1-hour free training on how to become profitable and in-demand: profitabledesigner.com/trainingApply to work with me: profitabledesigner.com/applyConnect with me on…
- How to build a 7-figure solo industrial design consultancy. · 1 h 27 minMost industrial designers sell drawings and prototypes — and cap themselves at a designer's rate. The shift is repositioning from designer to product commercialisation…
- How to build highly profitable design consulting offers. · 55 minMost 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 outcome…
- From Design Vendor to Trusted Advisor: The Positioning Shift That Changes Everything · 40 minMost 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 strategic…
- From $3K Logos To $22K Packages With Kaleb Dean · 46 minIn 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 building a…
- Using Instagram Boosted Posts To Get To $35K/Month With Drew Burns · 1 h 6 minDrew joined Profitable Designer less than six months ago. Since then, he's grown his Australian native and sustainable landscaping business from scratch to consistent five-figure…
- The Two Proposal Mistakes That Stop Design Prospects Becoming Clients · 12 minIf 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 proposal…
- How Tom Declat Build His Web Design Business To Consistent £20K Months · 24 minIn 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, strategic…
- How Shane Built A 7-Figure (ARR) UX Design Business In Less Than 2 Years · 57 minIn 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 less…
- Market Smarter, Not Harder: The Path to Financial Freedom for Creatives With Lloyd Coenen · 51 minIn this episode, I sit down with Lloyd, a visionary entrepreneur and artist, to uncover the incredible journey of turning creative passions into profitable businesses. From…
- The 4 Most Impactful Ideas In My Own Design Business Success · 29 minToday, 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…
- How He Sold His Startup to Canon: Lessons for Scaling Your Design Business With Fionn Concannon · 55 minToday, 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…
- Removing Yourself From An 8-Figure Design Consultancy With Joe Woodham · 1 h 9 minIn 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 shares his…
- How To Build Time & Financial Freedom As A 25 Year Old Designer With Casey Rickey · 1 h 1 minIn 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 Casey’s…
- What E-commerce Can Teach Designers About Scaling A Business With Will De Bruin · 1 h 3 minIn 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…
- Our 7-Figure Design Biz Partnership Strategy · 15 min · Episode 68Ready for your free 1-1 consult? - https://www.profitabledesigner.com/schedule/ Follow me on Instagram for daily Instagram story updates, and a more "behind-the-scenes" look…
- How Much Should I Charge As A Freelance Designer · 11 min · Episode 67Ready for your free 1-1 consult? - https://www.profitabledesigner.com/schedule/ Follow me on Instagram for daily Instagram story updates, and a more "behind-the-scenes" look at…
