How to Start a Freelance Graphic Design Business is a video I created as a comprehensive walkthrough on all the important steps to consider when starting a freelance graphic design business. ⏩ More Links and Show Notes in the Description below! ► Click here to download the Design Business Checklist! ( http://bit.ly/designbusinesschecklist ) ► Get 60% Off Hostgator ( http://bit.ly/bgkhostgator60 ) ►Join The Design Brief Facebook Group to be a part of a community of designers looking to...

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Picking the best gifts for graphic designers can be tricky business. I know personally, I have talked to designers and have tried to buy gifts for them in the past. We are just so particular. Let me help! ⏩ Links to the Best Graphic Designer Gifts below! ⏩⏩⏩ Tech ► Power Bank - https://amzn.to/2FmXphC ► USB Drive - https://amzn.to/2QCR96E ► External SSD - https://amzn.to/2Ta40i9 ► Drawing Tablet - https://amzn.to/2FomgSl ► Ear Buds RHA MA750 - https://amzn.to/2K2WykV Power Beats -...

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Is it possible to get a killer graphic design laptop on a budget? I truly doubted that this was possible until C.U.K. sent me the Barebones W650. ⏩ Links below for a discount on CUK Website! CUK Barebones W650 on Amazon ( https://amzn.to/2JZzyDv ) Get a discount when you use the coupon code “Ben3” to a design laptop on Computer Upgrade Kings! ( http://bit.ly/2DwHjQJ ) If you are looking for a budget laptop for graphic design than you have come to the right place. I have spent a lot of...

Is Fiverr worth it for graphic designers trying to gain more clients and make more money? I know there are a lot of designers that are getting jobs and making money on Fiverrr, but is it worth it? ►►►Get the Checklist and Join the Facebook Group below. ► Click here to download the Design Business Checklist! ( http://bit.ly/designbusinesschecklist ) ►Join The Design Brief Facebook Group to be a part of a community of designers looking to grow their careers and businesses! (...

TN Panels Vs IPS Screens for Graphic Design, which screen is better? I receive a lot of questions every day about screen quality and which screen is better so I wanted to put out a video. ⏩ Computers below with TN and IPS screens to choose from... TN Screen Laptops ► MSI GS65 Stealth Thin ( https://amzn.to/2PfBopk ) ► MSI GE63 Raider ( https://amzn.to/2PExztv ) ► Asus TUF FX504GD ( https://amzn.to/2PN7hVI ) IPS Screen Laptops ► Dell XPS 15 ( https://amzn.to/2APTk1j ) ► Gigabyte Aero 15 (...

What is the biggest graphic design freelance business mistake? If you are a graphic designer looking to start a freelance graphic design business I want you to be aware of the biggest mistake. ►►►Get the Checklist and Join the Facebook Group below. ► Click here to download the Design Business Checklist! ( http://bit.ly/designbusinesschecklist ) ►Join The Design Brief Facebook Group to be a part of a community of designers looking to grow their careers and businesses! (...

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Graphic designers face unique business challenges every single day. If you are just getting your design business started or you have been working at it for a while now I want to share a few tips... ►►►Get the Checklist and Join the Facebook Group below. ► Click here to download the Design Business Checklist! ( http://bit.ly/designbusinesschecklist ) ►Join The Design Brief Facebook Group to be a part of a community of designers looking to grow their careers and businesses! (...

The long awaited video discussing Wacom Tablet Vs iPad for graphic designers and illustrators to work on illustrations, sketches, logo design, making concepts and more. ►►► Check out the gear discussed in the video links below... Which device or combination of devices is best for your creative process. In this video, I want to talk about the features and benefits of each device, but more than anything I want to talk about the usefulness of each device because I think this is what will...

In this Benjamin Brandon and I discuss balancing Fatherhood, YouTube, and a full-time career. How can you support your family, be present with your family, and pursue your career goals?... ⏩ What are YOU currently struggling with? Can I help? You can submit a question in the form and I will get back with you pronto! ( http://bit.ly/2KGVwK4 ) Often times I struggle to balance my day and my mind on my goals with my family, my career, and my YouTube channel. I am not a good multi-thinker. I...

Talking about the Dell G7 in this video, the question stands, is the Dell G7 a good laptop for graphic design? This is a graphic designers review of the Dell G7, let's talk about it... ⏩ Get the Dell G7 ( https://amzn.to/2QAZB5K ) Does the Dell G7 bring enough power and usability to make a great graphic design laptop, and on a medium-sized budget? This is not a cheap laptop by any means but it does fall under the budget category in my perspective? In this review, I am going to look at four...

I want to talk with you about how to get paid what you deserve as a graphic designer. I know a lot of designers want to make more money, but how do you get to the income you are looking to earn? ⏩ Submit a question in the form below for me to answer on YouTube ( http://bit.ly/2KGVwK4 ) ⏩ Steven Heller's Book - The Education of a Graphic Designer ( https://amzn.to/2OzNatE ) Do you work as an in-house designer, freelance graphic designer, or an agency designer and you want to earn more...

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Talking about the best Windows Laptop Alternatives to the MacBook Pro competitor for anyone trying to find a comparable option Apple products. ►►► Check out my recommendations in the links below... I wanted to share my experiences on using Apple Vs Windows products over the past 3 years, having been an Apple guy for the previous 7 years before that. ►►► Best Windows Alternative Laptops to this MacBook Pro ► Dell XPS 15 ( https://amzn.to/2DBvUQr ) ► MSI GS65 Stealth Thin (...

A subscriber recently asked How to handle client workflow for graphic designers. This is something I do every single day but did not think about making into a video. Well, here it is... ⏩ Jump on the Early Bird Special Email List ( http://bit.ly/2wCMGYI ) There are a lot of steps to the client workflow process and they can easily get out of hand wasting you a lot of time, money and energy as a graphic designer. Ultimately this takes us away from the thing we love most about the work...

So you want to grow your design business and be more successful. Well, it all starts with organization. So, in this video, I want to talk about the best way to organize your design business. ⏩ Jump on the Early Bird Special Email List ( http://bit.ly/2wCMGYI ) I find that a lot of designers looking to grow their graphic design business overlook the key elements of project management and organization necessary to create a scalable and sustainable business model. So I am going to walk...

Recently a subscriber asked me about how someone decides what kind of designer they want to become. Is this a secret path to knowing what kind of designer you want to become? ⏩ Submit a question in the form below for me to answer on YouTube ( http://bit.ly/2KGVwK4 ) Well, there is no secret sauce to finding the perfect design position, but there are a few steps you can take to ensure you are on the right path to finding a good fit for your interests. The amazing thing about Graphic design...

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I highlight the top 5 best laptops for graphic designers looking to enter the Industry. Graphic design is a hot topic, what do you need to become a successful graphic designer? ►►► Full List of Laptops Below - Don't Miss It! ⏩ Submit a question in the form below for me to answer on YouTube ( bit.ly/2KGVwK4 ) ► Best Budget Laptop for Graphic Designers and Design Students ( youtu.be/A-7daLniRT0 ) ► Top 4 Best Desktop Computers for Graphic Designers ( youtu.be/ngah0Z8MzN4 ) Top 5 Best...

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In this video we are talking about 4 ways on how to grow your freelance graphic design business. If you are looking to grow your design business there are a few important organizational details. ⏩ Jump on the Early Bird Special Email List ( http://bit.ly/2wCMGYI ) If you are looking to grow your graphic design business I have a few very important tips that you must look at in order to grow efficiently. These are not tips telling you to get out and network, get more active on social media,...