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  • Thursday

Here's how I pitch to clients and get responses

    My pitching strategy for cold email outreach and real email templates that actually work for me.
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    Micro-habits that led to macro-results

      How consistent small practices transformed my design business and can transform yours too
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      • Thursday

      Ask Me Anything: Your Q's, My A's | #1

        Quick 'Ask Me Anything' session.
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        • Thursday

        Year in review 2024

          My biggest design failures and what they taught me.
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          Dealing with burnout

            What to do? How to start drawing again? How I cope?
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            Artist's Notes | January 2025

              What's new this January? Agency news, current projects, and honest freelance stories.
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              Client Inquiry Stats for 2024

                Where my clients came from, what types of work were most requested, profit breakdown, and how inquiries evolved throughout the year.
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                Behind the Lines | #1 - Linde Raats

                  Short & honest interviews with creatives
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                  • Thursday

                  Big mistakes to avoid when working with creatives: A guide for business people

                    Simple tips and smart ways for business folks to build great partnerships with creatives and skip the usual pitfalls.
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                    • Wednesday

                    The hard truth about why your clients do not want to come back to you again

                      Mistakes beginner illustrators make when working with clients, and how to avoid them before you realize it’s too late.
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                      • Wednesday

                      5 Game-changing tips from my journey as an independent illustrator & graphic designer

                        Insightful key lessons from my 5-year freelance journey that can make a big difference in your career every day.
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                        • Wednesday

                        Artist's Notes | May 2025

                          My thoughts about the industry, plans, ideas, and personal updates.
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