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045: Figuring Out Your Process + Working With Squarespace With Meg Summerfield
February 13, 2018 06:00 - 46 minutes - 34.7 MBWe talk a lot about WordPress on this podcast, and it’s because we both love the platform so much. However, we know that a lot of our listeners also work with Squarespace, so we knew it was time to get someone on to chat with us more about that platform. We couldn’t think of anyone Continue Reading The post 045: Figuring Out Your Process + Working With Squarespace With Meg Summerfield appeared first on Get Back To Design.
044: How to Get Testimonials + Referrals from Past Clients
February 06, 2018 06:00 - 38 minutes - 29.2 MBOne of the best feelings you can get during a project is seeing it all come together beautifully for your client. Of course, that feeling is magnified times one hundred when your client is thrilled with the work you’ve done. When you’ve enjoyed working with your client and they’re happy with what you’ve created, you Continue Reading The post 044: How to Get Testimonials + Referrals from Past Clients appeared first on Get Back To Design.
043: Creating Calls-To-Action That Convert For Your Design Clients
January 30, 2018 06:00 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MBThere’s a lot that goes into designing a strategic website – whether it’s for you or your clients. A big part of an effective design is placement and the strategy behind calls-to-action. You just can’t create a strategic website design without them. In this week’s episode we’re focusing on how you can create calls-to-action that Continue Reading The post 043: Creating Calls-To-Action That Convert For Your Design Clients appeared first on Get Back To Design.
042: How to Educate Your Design Clients
January 23, 2018 06:00 - 30 minutes - 23.5 MBWe recently got a really great survey question about finding the balance between explaining your rationale to your clients so you can educate them but avoiding overwhelming your client with too much information. We’ve also seen several questions in our group about how to educate the client to make sure you’re getting useful feedback. Kory Continue Reading The post 042: How to Educate Your Design Clients appeared first on Get Back To Design.
041: Questions to Ask Before Getting a Quote From Your Developer
January 16, 2018 06:00 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MBWe’ve talked a lot about working with a developer in past episodes, but there’s still so much to prepare for and know before your first collaboration to avoid disasters. A big challenge that comes with partnering with a developer is knowing what to quote your client and keeping that quote constant throughout the project. We Continue Reading The post 041: Questions to Ask Before Getting a Quote From Your Developer appeared first on Get Back To Design.
040: Sales Funnels For Your Design Business with Cathy Olson
January 09, 2018 06:00 - 45 minutes - 34 MBThis week’s guest on the podcast is the talented Cathy from Love Inspired. Cathy has an impressive background with a minor in 3D animation, a major in Art + Design, and taught herself coding, creating her first website 20 years ago. In 2008 she used her design and web background to create her business, Love Continue Reading The post 040: Sales Funnels For Your Design Business with Cathy Olson appeared first on Get Back To Design.
039: Pricing + Your Design Services
January 02, 2018 06:00 - 32 minutes - 32.7 MBOne question we see asked a lot on our Facebook group and in others has to do with pricing. People are often at a loss on what to charge, how to establish their pricing, when to raise their rates, and so much more. Kory here! I know from experience that figuring out your pricing can Continue Reading The post 039: Pricing + Your Design Services appeared first on Get Back To Design.
038: Designing An Effective Homepage
December 19, 2017 06:00 - 28 minutes - 22.4 MBThere’s a lot that goes into designing a website, especially if you’re trying to put some real thought and strategy into it. It can be really overwhelming if you find yourself trying to think of everything as a whole. To help with that, today we’ll break down one specific piece and talk about designing a Continue Reading The post 038: Designing An Effective Homepage appeared first on Get Back To Design.
037: Developing Your Design Process with Clients
December 12, 2017 06:00 - 27 minutes - 21.4 MBWe recently got a great survey question about how to come up with a good design process and the different steps that one should include. It’s really all about figuring out what works best for you and your clients. Some designers have a lot more steps and some don’t do the popular steps that other Continue Reading The post 037: Developing Your Design Process with Clients appeared first on Get Back To Design.
036: Outsourcing In Your Design Business
December 05, 2017 06:00 - 30 minutes - 24.1 MBAt some point we all run into the situation where we don’t have the capacity to take on any more work. Sometimes this is temporary and we just happened to get a ton of clients at once, but sometimes it’s not and we’re really booked that far in advance for the long-run. When this happens, Continue Reading The post 036: Outsourcing In Your Design Business appeared first on Get Back To Design.
035: One Logo Solution + Working With a Team of Designers With Jamie Starcevich
November 28, 2017 06:00 - 27 minutes - 22 MBOne thing that can really make your design business stand out even more is when a part or all of your process is really unique in comparison to that of other designers out there. Presenting one logo solution to your clients certainly falls into that unique category, and Jamie Starcevich of Spruce Road is the Continue Reading The post 035: One Logo Solution + Working With a Team of Designers With Jamie Starcevich appeared first on Get Back To Design.
034: How to Set and Keep Boundaries With Clients
November 21, 2017 06:00 - 30 minutes - 23.9 MBOne thing that causes a lot of frustration with design clients is the lack of boundaries. Either the designer hasn’t set or maintained them or the client just doesn’t respect them. As hard as it is to do, you have to remember that you are the one in charge of setting boundaries and then making Continue Reading The post 034: How to Set and Keep Boundaries With Clients appeared first on Get Back To Design.
033: How To Work A Developer’s Pricing Into Your Design Packages
November 14, 2017 06:00 - 27 minutes - 21.5 MBWe’ve chatted a lot about collaborating with a developer and know it’s something that more designers are beginning to explore. But a part of the process a lot of designers are intimidated by is the pricing. Do I just list my design prices on my website and quote separately for development? Do I list the Continue Reading The post 033: How To Work A Developer’s Pricing Into Your Design Packages appeared first on Get Back To Design.
032: 5 Awkward Client Situations + How to Handle Them
November 07, 2017 06:00 - 37 minutes - 28.7 MBRegardless of what type of design work you offer and how much experience you have, you’re always subject to getting in sticky situations with clients. Most of the time you’re left feeling uncomfortable or flat out awkward when these happen, but at the end of the day, it’s all about how you handle them. Kory Continue Reading The post 032: 5 Awkward Client Situations + How to Handle Them appeared first on Get Back To Design.
031: Creating a “Before Picture” for Your Web Design Projects
October 31, 2017 06:00 - 27 minutes - 21.7 MBWe’ve chatted quite a bit about designing strategic websites for your clients, but something we haven’t touched on is a piece that’s vital for being able to show off the results you create. Knowing what your client’s situation is like before you work together, which we’ll refer to as the “Before Picture”, gives you something Continue Reading The post 031: Creating a “Before Picture” for Your Web Design Projects appeared first on Get Back To Design.
030: Collaborating With A Copywriter In Your Design Projects with Amanda Creek
October 24, 2017 06:00 - 39 minutes - 30.1 MBFocusing on parts of your job you’re good at, while giving your clients the best possible experience and results is an important part of standing out in the design field. Sometimes that means going above and beyond in your design work, but sometimes it means teaming up with others to provide services that you can’t Continue Reading The post 030: Collaborating With A Copywriter In Your Design Projects with Amanda Creek appeared first on Get Back To Design.
029: 4 Ways to Keep Your Clients Coming Back For More
October 17, 2017 06:00 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MBA lot of designers focus heavily on getting new clients when things are getting quiet. The problem with that is that it takes a lot more work to book new clients than it does to generate more work from previous clients. You have to continually be working to build trust with new potential clients as Continue Reading The post 029: 4 Ways to Keep Your Clients Coming Back For More appeared first on Get Back To Design.
028: Make Sure Your Developer Collaboration Goes Smoothly
October 10, 2017 06:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBAs our businesses grow, it’s important to focus on tasks we really enjoy doing and less on the tasks that just seem to get in the way. As a designer, working with a developer is a great way to free up a ton of time for design. But getting ready for your first collaboration can Continue Reading The post 028: Make Sure Your Developer Collaboration Goes Smoothly appeared first on Get Back To Design.
027: How to Stand Out + Get More Clients in Facebook Groups
October 03, 2017 06:00 - 29 minutes - 23.3 MBA few weeks ago we talked to Nesha about marketing your design business, and one of the great tips she had for us was about utilizing Facebook groups to get clients. We both loved her ideas because we’ve been really lucky to get a good deal of clients from the groups that we’ve been in. Kory here! Continue Reading The post 027: How to Stand Out + Get More Clients in Facebook Groups appeared first on Get Back To Design.
026: Boost Conversions For Your Design Clients
September 26, 2017 06:00 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MBWe all want to help our clients get better results and improve their businesses. After all, once we turn our passions into businesses, it can’t be just about us anymore. In reality, happy clients are more fun to work with and have a better chance of leading to more business for you down the road Continue Reading The post 026: Boost Conversions For Your Design Clients appeared first on Get Back To Design.
025: How to Market Your Business + Manage Clients with Nesha Woolery
September 19, 2017 06:00 - 31 minutes - 31.4 MBWhen you run your own business, you have to wear a lot of different hats. That means some days you’re doing design work for your clients, some days you’re focused on just managing your clients, and other days you have to market your design business. There’s such a huge market of designers, which means marketing Continue Reading The post 025: How to Market Your Business + Manage Clients with Nesha Woolery appeared first on Get Back To Design.
024: 4 Must-Have Terms to Cover in Your Contract to Protect You + Your Client
September 12, 2017 06:00 - 29 minutes - 23.3 MBIf you’re a creative and you work directly with people, then you need a contract. Even if you’re just covering yourself and making sure that you get paid for those all of those hours that you put into that project. If you’ve ever had a nightmare client or had to chase down a late payment, Continue Reading The post 024: 4 Must-Have Terms to Cover in Your Contract to Protect You + Your Client appeared first on Get Back To Design.
023: Choosing The Right Platform For Your Web Design Clients
September 05, 2017 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIt’s always been a big pet peeve of mine when designers and developers don’t pay attention to what platform is the best for their clients. It’s always easy to choose your favorite platform, but it’s not going to be the right answer for every client. This week, we’re going to chat about how to choose Continue Reading The post 023: Choosing The Right Platform For Your Web Design Clients appeared first on Get Back To Design.
022: How to Curate Your Portfolio to Get More of the Projects You Want
August 29, 2017 06:00 - 28 minutes - 28.8 MBWe recently got a really great survey response that read, “I’ve fallen into a niche and can’t get out. Actually I love the niche I’m in, but I want to diversify. I believe I have potential clients who pick another designers because they don’t see their websites represented in my portfolio.” Kory here! I can Continue Reading The post 022: How to Curate Your Portfolio to Get More of the Projects You Want appeared first on Get Back To Design.
021: Making Your Designs Easy For Clients To Update
August 22, 2017 11:00 - 21 minutes - 43 MBWhen you’re focusing on your design projects, you’re likely thinking about things like keeping your client happy, making something that looks great, and creating real results with the final product. But something you might not think of is how easy the final website you’ve created will be for your clients to update themselves. Krista here! Continue Reading The post 021: Making Your Designs Easy For Clients To Update appeared first on Get Back To Design.
020: 6 Red Flags to Look for When Booking New Clients
August 15, 2017 06:00 - 30 minutes - 30.8 MBWe’ve all been there before: you get a project, and you’re trucking right along only to realize that your client… well, they’re kind of a nightmare to work with. Sometimes it’s too late because you’ve already booked the project, and all you can do is stick it out either because you need the money or Continue Reading The post 020: 6 Red Flags to Look for When Booking New Clients appeared first on Get Back To Design.
019: Getting Feedback On Your Work With Elevate & Cultivate
August 08, 2017 06:00 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBA super important part of running a successful design business is getting feedback on your work. The type of feedback you get and how you receive it can make or break a project, both for you and your client. But good feedback doesn’t just come on it’s own. That’s why we’re so excited this week Continue Reading The post 019: Getting Feedback On Your Work With Elevate & Cultivate appeared first on Get Back To Design.
018: How To Handle Booking Clients In Advance
August 01, 2017 06:00 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week we’re going over a great survey question that went something like, “When you get booked out, how long is too long to make clients wait to work with you? How do you know when to start a waitlist? And how do you make it all work?” These are great questions and can be Continue Reading The post 018: How To Handle Booking Clients In Advance appeared first on Get Back To Design.
017: How to Keep Your Design Projects on Track
July 25, 2017 06:00 - 28.2 MBWe recently got a survey question that went like this: “How can you best keep a project on track? Especially in terms of revisions and all the little things that seem to popup.” This is a really great question because no matter how much experience you have or what type of design project you’re working Continue Reading The post 017: How to Keep Your Design Projects on Track appeared first on Get Back To Design.
016: Website Mistakes That Are Costing You Design Clients
July 18, 2017 06:00 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBAs a designer, you’re always worrying about other people’s branding, graphics, website, or all of the above. When you’re focused on keeping your clients happy and on the right track, it’s easy to forget about making time for yourself. The problem with that is that your website and business may be suffering as a result! Continue Reading The post 016: Website Mistakes That Are Costing You Design Clients appeared first on Get Back To Design.
015: 5 Questions to Ask Potential Clients Before Starting a Design Project
July 11, 2017 06:00 - 23.4 MBIn last week’s episode we talked to Erin Flynn a lot about onboarding. As she mentioned, one of the most important things you can do before booking and onboarding a client is to make sure that you’re screening them and know all the right details about their project. Most of us do this by sending a Continue Reading The post 015: 5 Questions to Ask Potential Clients Before Starting a Design Project appeared first on Get Back To Design.
014: Why Client Management Systems Are So Important With Erin Flynn
July 04, 2017 06:00 - 63.7 MBClient management before and after you work with your clients can either make or break the project not just for yourself but also for your clients. You can make sure you’re only booking the right projects for you and help ensure your clients give you amazing testimonials once the project is over with great client Continue Reading The post 014: Why Client Management Systems Are So Important With Erin Flynn appeared first on Get Back To Design.
013: How To Work With A Developer
June 27, 2017 06:00 - 32 minutes - 25.5 MBLately, we’ve seen a lot of designers who are interested in working with a developer, but are totally overwhelmed and not sure where to begin. They know it’s something they want to do, but getting started is a totally new thing to tackle. We’ll admit, it can definitely be overwhelming the first couple times as Continue Reading The post 013: How To Work With A Developer appeared first on Get Back To Design.
012: What to Do When Client Work Slows Down
June 20, 2017 06:00 - 23.8 MBThere are a few times of year when the unthinkable happens to us: inquiries start drying up and client work slows down. Usually this happens at least once a year for most business owners, and that’s usually during the summer months. People are going on vacations, figuring out how to entertain their kids, or just slowing Continue Reading The post 012: What to Do When Client Work Slows Down appeared first on Get Back To Design.
011: Designing For Clients With Multiple Goals
June 13, 2017 02:00 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MBAs a web designer, the websites you create should do more than look nice. They should play a huge part in supporting your clients’ goals and moving their business forward. But what if a client has more than one goal? How in the world can you design a site that supports multiple goals without ending Continue Reading The post 011: Designing For Clients With Multiple Goals appeared first on Get Back To Design.
010: How to Improve the Likelihood of Booking a Project
June 06, 2017 02:00 - 26.5 MBFew things are more exciting, especially when you’re just starting your design business than getting an inquiry. It’s even better when a potential client contacts you with a dream project. Regardless, at that moment you’re dotting all of your i’s and crossing all of your t’s in hopes that you get the project. Kory here! Continue Reading The post 010: How to Improve the Likelihood of Booking a Project appeared first on Get Back To Design.
009: How to Discover What Services to Offer Your Clients with Kaitlyn of The Crown Fox
May 30, 2017 02:00 - 34 minutes - 26.5 MBOffering unique design services is a challenge, whether you’ve been in business for years or are just starting out. It’s common to feel like you need to offer the same types of design services as everyone else – especially the people who are seeing great results and growth in their business. In today’s episode, we’re Continue Reading The post 009: How to Discover What Services to Offer Your Clients with Kaitlyn of The Crown Fox appeared first on Get Back To Design.
008: Benefits of collaborating with a developer
May 23, 2017 02:00 - 32 minutes - 24.9 MBA common struggle with running your own small business is finding yourself spending way too much time on things you don’t want to do. Krista here! For me, things like writing blog posts, scheduling social media, and answering emails just feels like it’s getting in the way of the work I really want to be Continue Reading The post 008: Benefits of collaborating with a developer appeared first on Get Back To Design.
007: How to Get Clients to Provide Their Content and Feedback on Time
May 16, 2017 02:00 - 40 minutes - 30.3 MBHave you ever had a project that got delayed by days or maybe even weeks because your client didn’t provide their website content to you in time? Or maybe your client went MIA right when they were supposed to provide feedback on your latest mockup. There’s nothing more frustrating than having to hurry up and Continue Reading The post 007: How to Get Clients to Provide Their Content and Feedback on Time appeared first on Get Back To Design.
006: How to Target and Attract the Right Clients
May 09, 2017 02:00 - 34 minutes - 26.4 MBOne thing we know all business owners, especially designers, struggle with at one point or another in their business is how to make sure they’re attracting the right clients. It’s something we all obviously want to be doing, but sometimes it’s a whole lot easier said than done. Kory here! I see and hear people say Continue Reading The post 006: How to Target and Attract the Right Clients appeared first on Get Back To Design.
005: What You Need To Know About Designing Strategic Websites
May 02, 2017 02:00 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MBIn Episode 2, we chatted about how you can get your clients awesome results through designing strategic websites. In this episode, we’re following up on that topic and chatting all about what you need to know before you dive into more strategic designs. It’s definitely more than the simple tips you’ll find in a Google Continue Reading The post 005: What You Need To Know About Designing Strategic Websites appeared first on Get Back To Design.
004: How to Go Above and Beyond for Your Clients
April 25, 2017 02:00 - 34 minutes - 26.5 MBIn EP 002 we talked about going above and beyond for your clients by educating your clients on how they can take your amazing design and start really putting it to great use for themselves so they can start seeing awesome results. Going above and beyond in that way is a really amazing way that you Continue Reading The post 004: How to Go Above and Beyond for Your Clients appeared first on Get Back To Design.
003: 3 Ways To Offer Website Design When You Don’t Know How To Code
April 18, 2017 02:00 - 28 MBNot being able to offer website design as a part of your business can feel like it’s holding you back. You can take on clients for amazing branding projects, but once it comes time for their website to be created, you have to refer them away. Krista here! We don’t think your coding skills (or Continue Reading The post 003: 3 Ways To Offer Website Design When You Don’t Know How To Code appeared first on Get Back To Design.
002: Get Your Clients Awesome Results + Show Them Off
April 11, 2017 02:00 - 28 minutes - 22.5 MBIt’s easy to focus so much on designing a website that your client loves the look of, that you forget to focus on whether that design will actually benefit your client’s business. The thing you’re missing here is the web designs you create should actually help grow your client’s business. It’s more than just a Continue Reading The post 002: Get Your Clients Awesome Results + Show Them Off appeared first on Get Back To Design.
001: How To Make Your Design Business Stand Out
April 11, 2017 02:00 - 34 minutes - 26.7 MBWe don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the market for designers is incredibly saturated right now. That means that for every one person that’s looking to have design work done, there’s usually at least a hundred people willing to take on the project. This can be super frustrating because obviously that means it’s getting harder to keep Continue Reading The post 001: How To Make Your Design Business Stand Out appeared first on Get Back To Design.
000: Welcome To The Get Back To Design Podcast
March 05, 2017 17:27 - 5 minutes - 12.4 MBWe’re so excited to introduce the Get Back To Design Podcast. We know that there’s a lot that goes into growing a successful design business on top of the actual design work that’s putting food on the table each month. In this episode we’re telling you all about what we’ll be chatting about in this Continue Reading The post 000: Welcome To The Get Back To Design Podcast appeared first on Get Back To Design.