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Making Money with Strategic Partnerships - Philip VanDusen

By definition, the scope and bandwidth of a freelance designer, creative professional, or solopreneur limits their capacity to increase their income. Your company can ...

Freelancing Secrets - 10 Things You Need To Know

I'll be sharing some freelancer secrets throughout this podcast that you will undoubtedly find interesting. Contrary to what you may have seen on social media, a freel...

#1 Power Tip for Getting More Clients - Philip VanDusen

The question "How do I get more clients?" is the one I get asked ten times more frequently than any other.You have heard the typical responses:Content marketing, email...

Branding Project Process - Philip VanDusen

A branding or design project requires complex planning and management. In this episode, I break down the precise procedures that go into organizing and managing a succ...

15 Graphic Design Trends for 2023 - Philip VanDusen

Understanding and utilizing current graphic design trends is a terrific strategy to ensure your success as a creative entrepreneurand to stay culturally and creatively...

The Best Marketing Strategy in 2023 - Philip VanDusen

You probably wonder, "How do I cut through the noise so that they pick me? " given all the marketing pitches your target consumer will encounter in 2023, including ema...

Philip VanDusen - Advice for New Creative Directors - What Every Creative Director Needs to Do to Succeed

Great creative leaders don’t just tell designers what to do. Their responsibilities go far beyond that. Part coach, referee, therapist, peacemaker, and storyteller, CD...

Philip VanDusen - The Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make

Entrepreneurs and designers are caught in an analysis-paralysis trap when starting or growing their businesses. Unsurprisingly, founders want the perfect product or se...

Philip VanDusen - 5 Things That Can Hurt Your Brand

Building a solid brand can seem overwhelming, but it can be a manageable process with the right tips and techniques. As someone passionate about creating bullet-proof ...

Philip VanDusen - 5 Reasons Why Freelancing Is the Future of Work

Are you ready for the future of work? By 2027, over half of the population in the US will be freelancers or independent contractors. This shift has been happening for ...

Philip VanDusen - The Pros and Cons of Co-Working Spaces - The Era of the Digital Nomad

Are you one of the many freelancers or independent contractors looking for a new work environment? As someone who recently jumped from a home office to a co-working sp...

Philip VanDusen - How To WIN New Design Clients - How to WIN New Business Pitches

As designers and entrepreneurs, we all know how important it is to land new clients and keep our business afloat. But sometimes, pitching and winning new clients can s...

Philip VanDusen - How to Get Your First 5000 Subscribers or More on YouTube or Your Blog

Do you want to feel more satisfied with your stagnant blog, email, or video subscriber list? It can feel daunting to start from square one and try to grow your audienc...

Philip VanDusen - How Far We’ve Come and Where We’re Going

Welcome to the special 100th edition of the Brand Design Masters Podcast! We have to celebrate our wins, and reaching the 100th episode of a podcast is a huge win. It’...

Philip VanDusen - Why You Need To Stand for Something

Taking a stand and expressing your thoughts is integral to being a leader in your industry. Showing prospective clients what you're passionate about and great at encou...

Philip VanDusen - What Is Your Competitive Advantage - 8 Brand Differentiation Strategies

Knowing and leveraging your competitive advantage to your business's advantage is necessary for a successful venture. Understanding and applying the right strategies t...

Philip VanDusen - Build Your Personal Brand POWER

Power shouldn't be feared; instead, it should be embraced. Leveraging the power of personal branding is the key to a successful future and unlimited potential. Persona...

Philip VanDusen - How to Achieve Your Business Goals with Social Media Marketing

If you're serious about achieving success with your business, social media marketing needs to be part of your strategy. Rocket fuel can take your business to the next ...

Philip VanDusen - Naming Your Business

If you're starting a business, deciding on a brand name is one of the most crucial elements of the process. Should you personalize your business by including your name...

Philip VanDusen - Building Your Brand Pyramid for Entrepreneurs

Working with a brand pyramid is one of the most valuable strategic branding tools that could be used to help communicate and define your business's identity. The Brand...

Philip VanDusen - Communication Hierarchy

Communication Hierarchy is an essential concept in marketing and design, as it helps determine the order of information presented to an audience. It's more than just a...

Philip VanDusen - Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs

Design Thinking has quickly become essential in modern marketing and digital design. This methodology helps to create solutions that address real customer problems. It...

Philip VanDusen - 5 Reasons To Publish Content

When it comes to building a successful business, content is truly king. It's not just about putting up a website or creating some ads; having valuable and quality cont...

Philip VanDusen - 14 Ways To Create An Iconic Brand and Business

All brands strive to become iconic. But what attributes of your brand can you leverage to achieve that coveted stature?  In this podcast, I survey some of the world's ...

Philip VanDusen - How to Deal with Difficult Clients

Working in any creative profession can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it can also come with difficulties. One of the biggest challenges is dealing with ...

Philip VanDusen - 10 Ways To Increase Brand Awareness

The very first step in building a brand is letting the world know that you exist, that is, establishing brand awareness. Ultimately, products and services that achieve...

Philip VanDusen - How To Build Authority Online

There are 4 major pillars of activity that contribute to building authority online: Credibility, Visibility, Value and Authority. If you want to build a personal brand...

Philip VanDusen - 10 Time Management and Productivity Tips

Time management and productivity are two of the most critical skill sets to possess in this market environment as a creative professional or entrepreneur. We are expos...

Philip VanDusen - How to Hire a Copywriter for Your Business

Do you need copywriting done for your website, blog, social media, scripts for videos or voice-overs? In this episode I share secrets about hiring a copywriter and exe...

Philip VanDusen - 12 Ways to Build Brand Loyalty for Your Small Business

What’s the best way to have customers come back to you again and again to buy from your business? The answer is simple: establish brand loyalty. In this episode I shar...

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