Today I'm diving into a topic every freelancer faces at some point: should you publicly display your rates, or keep them private? There's no one-size-fits-all answer, so in this episode, I walk you through the pros and cons of each approach.

I'll share why some freelancers choose not to showcase their prices, like keeping flexibility and avoiding price anchoring, as well as the risks of turning away potential clients who assume your services are out of reach. We'll also look at compromise options, like providing price ranges or starting prices, to give clients enough information without locking yourself in.

Ultimately, I want you to think about what works best for your business, communicate clearly with potential clients, and lower barriers so the right people can reach out to you. Let's explore how to make smart decisions about your pricing strategy and client communication, so you can focus on what you do best: creating amazing design work.

Stay Creative!

Hey there, welcome back to Resourceful Designer! Today I want to talk honestly about something many designers dream about: working from home. I've been running my design business from home for over 20 years, and while I love it, I want to strip away the Instagram glamour and talk about the realities, the good, the tough, and the unexpected.

Working from home isn't a magical solution. Yes, there's flexibility, but it comes with the challenge of managing yourself, facing potential loneliness, blurring work-life boundaries, and handling every aspect of your business, from invoicing to taxes. Not everyone is cut out for this, and that's okay. The myth that following your passion means you'll never "work" a day in your life just isn't true; there are parts you'll love, and parts you definitely won't.

My hope today is to help you decide if running your design business from home is right for you, the real version, not the dream. So stick around as I break down what working from home actually means and how to set realistic expectations for your journey. Let's dive in!

Hey there, my friend,

Mark here with some big news. Resourceful Designer is now on YouTube.

Yes, I know, technically, you've been able to listen to the podcast on YouTube for years. But that's not what I'm talking about.

I've created a brand new Resourceful Designer channel where I'll be releasing weekly videos to help designers like you with the business side of freelancing. The same type of content you know and love from the podcast, but now in video format.

And no, don't worry, I'm still going to do the podcast. I'm just taking a break this week as I finish the YouTube launch. But I'm already working on next week's podcast episode.

So now, not only do you get to hear my dulcet voice on the podcast. You can also see me in all my dadbod glory on YouTube.

I already have three videos out, with more coming out every Thursday, so click the link in the description or visit https://www.resourcefuldesigner.com/youtube to have a look.

And don't forget to subscribe while you're there. And of course, press that bell to be notified when new episodes are released.

Thank you for your continued dedication to Resourceful Designer. It means so much to me.

Until next time, Stay Creative, and see you on YouTube.