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by Kenzi Green Design
Your blueprint to unfiltered design business success with Kenzi of Kenzi Green Design. From charging $75 for logos to booking $10,000 design clients and building a six-figure studio, I’ve seen it all. This podcast reveals what it really takes to attract high-ticket clients and thrive as a designer. Join me as I share hard-earned lessons, interview successful designers, and chat with my own design students from The Brief Collective as they break down the strategies behind their success. Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale your design business, this is your go-to resource.
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- 2 weeks ago17 min
Six Ways 9-5 Jobs Poison Graphic Designers (who want their own business)
For most creatives, the voice in their head guiding their hesitations, fears, and decisions has actually been created by a 9-5 job.That's how they end up saying "I want a successful design business" for 5 years with little to no progress... because every decision is still being filtered through fear, safety, approval, and the need for a guaranteed outcome.At some point, the only way things change is by being willing to bet on yourself, take calculated risks, and slowly let go of the safety net that's been keeping you mentally stuck in the same place. In this episode, I dive into the six most common ways 9-5 jobs create limiting beliefs in your mind that hold you back from pursuing your goals.Follow FrancescaFollow PriscillaFREE Six Figure Designer CommunityJoin Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)The Brief Collective Design Biz AcademyUnlock Secret Podcast EpisodesShare Your Unapologetic OpinionPodcast InstagramYouTube
- May 1, 202641 min
Resilience Booked Her First $10K Client (Not Another Strategy)
Andrea went from charging $800 to booking a $10,700 client within a year but it wasn’t a straight path. Her journey was full of pivots, investments, doubt, self-work, and showing up even when nothing seemed to be working.This episode is about what it actually looks like to find your purpose… and the discipline it takes to stick with it long before the results catch up.Follow AndreaFREE Six Figure Designer CommunityJoin Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)The Brief Collective Design Biz AcademyUnlock Secret Podcast EpisodesShare Your Unapologetic OpinionPodcast InstagramYouTube
- Mar 20, 202640 min
Creative Director Breaks Down Print, Campaigns, and the Psychology Behind Ads
I sat down with Erika, Creative Director and CEO of Erika Maram, where she leads editorial design, creative direction, photography, and high-level campaign work. We dive into her journey from working with Goss Magazine to being on set with female astronauts, and how she’s built long-term client relationships in an industry that’s constantly evolving. This episode breaks down the strategy, storytelling, and trust behind timeless work.Follow ErikaFREE Six Figure Designer CommunityJoin Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)The Brief Collective Design Biz AcademyUnlock Secret Podcast EpisodesShare Your Unapologetic OpinionPodcast InstagramYouTube
- Mar 13, 202639 min
Why This Brand Strategist Charges a Fee for Public Feedback
I sit down with Naoma Serna-Zahn, brand strategist and principal behind Nuevo, to talk about the realities of high-level brand work. We also get into:Why public feedback can derail a branding projectThe difference between brand strategy vs. visual designHow Naoma attracts B2B clients with projects starting around $18.5KThe different ways we each generate clientsWhat masterminds actually make sense depending on your dream clientsFollow NaomaFREE Six Figure Designer CommunityJoin Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)The Brief Collective Design Biz AcademyUnlock Secret Podcast EpisodesShare Your Unapologetic OpinionPodcast InstagramYouTube
- Feb 27, 202621 min
How Much It Actually Costs to Host a Design Retreat
Everyone sees the aesthetic photos, curated dinners, and the dreamy locations… but no one talks about what it actually costs to host a design retreat.In this episode, we’re breaking down the real numbers behind our retreat from venue and accommodations to marketing, experiences, and the unexpected expenses that add up fast.If you’ve ever thought about hosting your own retreat, or you’re wondering why high-end experiences are priced the way they are...this episode will completely shift your perspective.ATTEND SCALING SUMMIT RETREAT
- Feb 16, 202616 min
Fixing Real Designer's Posts (Why They Aren’t Getting Clients)
I’m fixing real posts from designers inside our marketing membership and showing you exactly why they weren’t converting to clients… and what we changed to make them work.A lot of designers are posting consistently, putting in the effort… and still not getting inquiries.And it’s not the algorithm.It’s how the content is built.I walk through 3 real examples and break down: what’s not working, what’s missing, and how to fix it using emotional pull, storytelling, and actual buyer psychology (not just “post more” advice).You’ll literally see the difference between a post that gets ignored… and one that can actually book a client.YouTube Version Of This EpisodeJoin Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)
- Feb 6, 20261h 3m
She booked 80 design clients last year (these are her secrets)
Have you seen the designer on Threads posting her $20K monthly roundups and a number of client projects most designers only dream about?Today I'm sitting down with Rachel for an hour-long conversation about how she is hitting consistent high cash months, booking 80 + clients in a year, and what she’s actually doing behind the scenes to make it happen.We get into how she markets, how she positions herself, what changed in her mindset, and the non-obvious decisions that have played a huge role in her growth.Follow RachelFREE Six Figure Designer CommunityJoin Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)The Brief Collective Design Biz AcademyUnlock Secret Podcast EpisodesShare Your Unapologetic OpinionPodcast InstagramYouTube
- Jan 23, 202625 min
Stop Selling Your Art Once. Start Renting It Forever.
What if you could create one piece of art… and get paid for it again and again?In this episode, I’m interviewing an illustrator who’s built a real recurring income stream through art licensing aka “renting” your artwork to brands so it can live on products like packaging, stationery, home goods, apparel, and more… while you collect royalties.We’re breaking down:What art licensing actually is (in normal human terms)How royalties work + what artists can realistically earnHow she landed her first licensing dealThe pitch process brands respond toWhat to do if you want to start licensing your artIf you've got a bunch of illustrations collecting dust on your hard drive, this episode is for you.Follow JessFREE Six Figure Designer CommunityJoin Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)The Brief Collective Design Biz AcademyUnlock Secret Podcast EpisodesShare Your Unapologetic OpinionPodcast InstagramYouTube
About The Unapologetic Designer Podcast
Your blueprint to unfiltered design business success with Kenzi of Kenzi Green Design. From charging $75 for logos to booking $10,000 design clients and building a six-figure studio, I’ve seen it all. This podcast reveals what it really takes to attract high-ticket clients and thrive as a designer. Join me as I share hard-earned lessons, interview successful designers, and chat with my own design students from The Brief Collective as they break down the strategies behind their success. Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale your design business, this is your go-to resource.
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