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When was the last time you took care of yourself? Really took care of yourself? Not just eating healthy and getting enough sleep, but doing something that made you feel good, something that made you … [Read more...] about 044: Your Creative Business Wouldn’t Exist Without This, Take Care Of It!

I’m willing to bet that if you are about to tune into this show, there is a 90% chance that you are a perfectionist. I can confidently make that claim because I have yet to meet a creative who … [Read more...] about 043: How Perfectionism is Killing Your Profits and What to Do About It

With such unprecedented demand for design since the pandemic, a lot of designers ended up putting themselves in overdrive. They got so busy producing and delivering the work that they lost sight of … [Read more...] about 042: 7 Signs You’re Stuck in a Business Rut & 7 Ways to Get Out Of It

When aiming for success, sometimes the biggest obstacles are your own personal thoughts and beliefs. Whether you are limiting yourself, doubting yourself, or just not pushing yourself hard enough, all … [Read more...] about 041: The Three G’s for a Successful Business

Unless you are a designer that works in furnishings only, you are going to have to work with a contractor at some point. I don’t just mean general contractors either—plumbers, electricians, painters, … [Read more...] about 040: How to Work With Contractors Without Losing Your Mind

As a creative business owner, it's crucial to regularly check in with your practice to ensure you're on the right track toward success. One effective way to do this is by asking yourself a few … [Read more...] about 039: 7.5 Weekly Questions To Grow You And Your Business

Welcome back to another episode of The Affluent Creative where today, we are uncovering the secrets to constructing a powerful circle of influence and income within your design business. Building a … [Read more...] about 038: Building Your Circle of Influence and Income

Are you tired of feeling held back by bad habits in your design business? Think of habits simply as patterns of behavior that have become routine. There are healthy habits and unhealthy habits, and we … [Read more...] about 037: When Bad Business Habits Happen to Good Designers

When you're working at the right end of the market, it’s incredibly rare that a client won't move forward once they've been educated about the value of your design proposal, even if they give some … [Read more...] about 036: 15 Reasons You May Not Be Getting Hired