143. Designer Q&A! Sharing Personal Vulnerabilities, Demanding Retainer Clients, and Profitability Dilemma

In episode 143, we’re diving into designer questions! Question 1: Should you share personal vulnerabilities with clients? We chat about the growing trend of sharing personal stories in business and whether it’s something you should embrace. Question 2: How do you handle a demanding retainer client? One of our listeners is dealing with a client who’s taking up two to three days of their week. We discuss setting clear boundaries, creating a client portal to streamline communication, and whether it’s time to reassess the profitability of that retainer. Question 3: How do you overcome the belief that your target clients can’t afford your services? We know how frustrating it can be when potential clients balk at your pricing. We’ll talk through how to explore different client segments, communicate the true value of your services, and tweak your pricing strategy to suit a range of budgets without compromising on your passion. Mentioned in this episode: Register for Pathway To Profit and fast-track your design business success & build a life you LOVE. https://www.designandprosper.co/ptp Episode 37: Ditch the Dirty F Word in your graphic design business https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/36-what-courage-looks-like-in-a-graphic-design-business/id1523004678?i=1000525708900 Episode 61. Graphic Design Pricing: What to do when clients can't afford you https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/graphic-design-pricing-what-to-do-when-clients-cant/id1523004678?i=1000571451736 Episode 123: Your Pricing Isn't The Problem - Why your clients aren't saying ’Yes’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/design-and-prosper/id1523004678?i=1000644751674 -- Have a question you'd like us to answer on an upcoming episode? You can submit it here: https://www.designandprosper.co/podcast Free resources for designers: 👀 https://www.designandprosper.co/free Are we friends on Instagram yet? 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__ Book in a free Design Business Breakthrough Session: https://designandprosper.co/bookafreechat