How I Went From Freelance Graphic Designer to Creative CEO | EP 179

Being fully booked does not always mean you are successful. I know because I hit ten thousand dollar months as a freelancer and still felt broke, exhausted, and trapped. In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, I am breaking down the real difference between freelancing and running your business like a CEO and why making this shift changed everything for me.

You will learn:

• Why freelancing keeps you in survival mode even when revenue looks good
• The mindset shift that allowed me to position myself as a Creative CEO
• How productizing my services and building systems gave me control
• What life and business look like once you stop hustling and start leading

Grab a cup of coffee, your notes, and get ready to rethink what success really means as a designer.

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