What are you currently charging for logo design? How do you get your first client? We’re going to spend the next hour chatting with designers to try and answer any questions on how to move up the rung, negotiate pricing, and get paid to do creative work. Todd McFarlane Complex Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvKbRIuWFio Annotations -- 1:24 Q: Should I leave a networking organization so that I can sustain my business? 4:48 Weighing risk versus rewards 9:15 Q: What tips do you have to negotiate more for a logo? 12:34 As long as people feel that you are delivering enough value, they will pay. 13:55 Get over the hurdle of asking 14:50 Q: What do recommend for helping prospects who do not know their budget? 16:40 Q: How do I sell myself as a strong graphic designer fresh out of school? 17:54 Q: What tips and tricks do you have for working with remote developers? 22:30 Million Dollar Proposal Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LSk_YXpldc 23:00 Q: How do you show a client the value of strategy before you do identity design? 27:11 Q: How do I critique my own work? 29:30 Be a Good Gatekeeper: Be careful what you allow into your mind 33:33 Q: Besides starting a blog and running a website, how do you promote yourself as a design studio? 33:58 Outbound Vs Inbound Marketing (Email Blasts & Cold Calling versus Creating Value) 37:17 Q: How do I charge more for logos? 40:55 Get Social Proof: How you differentiate yourself from competitors 45:02 Show evidence of your design affecting business (Qualitative/Quantitative Data, Testimonials, Before & Afters, & Awards) 49:25 Client Price Negotiation Roleplay 58:22 How do I prep long term clients for my updated prices? 1:00:15 How do you transition from a solo freelancer to team up with more creatives? 1:03:33 Q: How can I create a package for my logo design? 1:05:49 Q: How do I encourage companies to buy letterheads, and marketing collateral services? 1:07:12 Q: What counts as experience for clients? 1:08:46 Designers should silence the negative self talk. Don't give others power over you. 1:12:09 How do you get your first logo design client? Skillshare Affiliate link: http://skillshare.evyy.net/c/375188/298081/4650 ____________________ 🚀 Futur Accelerator The step-by-step blueprint and coaching program designed to get your creative business off the ground: https://thefutur.com/accelerator 🥇 Futur Pro The professional creative community designed to grow your personal brand, your business, and your network: https://thefutur.com/pro ✍️ Other Courses, Templates, and Tools: https://thefutur.com/shop 🎙 The Futur Podcast: https://thefutur.com/podcast Recommended books, tools, music, resources, typefaces & more: https://thefutur.com/recommendations Music by Epidemic Sound: http://share.epidemicsound.com/thefutur Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@thefutur/shorts We love getting your letters. Send them here: The Futur c/o Chris Do 1702 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404 *By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. Thank you. — 🎙 Futur Podcast: https://thefutur.com/podcast/ ✍️ Futur Blog: https://thefutur.com/blog/ — Credits: Executive Producer– Chris Do Host– Chris Do Director– Aaron Szekely Cinematography– Aaron Szekely Futur Theme Music – Adam Sanborne http://www.adamsanborne.com Annotations & SEO– Isaiah Nwukor Typefaces: Futura, Din Futur theme song— Adam Sanborne === *By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. Thank you.