Can you run multiple creative businesses and still stay focused? In this episode, I talk to Ed Prowell, founder of Potting Shed, about what it takes to run a successful brand and digital studio, work with global clients, and build a company that thrives without chaos. We also unpack how neurodiversity impacts entrepreneurship, what AI is doing to the creative industry, and how to build systems that let your creativity shine.

You will learn:

• How Ed built a flexible yet focused multi-brand studio
• Why operations are just as important as creativity
• How to use AI in your agency without losing the human touch
• Why referrals are your most powerful lead source
• What tools successful agencies use to stay organized

Grab a cup of coffee, your notes, and get ready to redefine how you run your design business!

And if you want to start offering web design without dealing with code or tech stress, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio⁠⁠⁠⁠. It’s built for designers like you who want to keep full creative control and add more value for their clients.

Aventive Academy’s Resources:

From Crickets to Clients: ⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/crickets-to-clients/⁠⁠

$12k Client Attraction Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/attract-clients-workshop/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Client Portal for Designers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/client-portal/⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Wealthy Client Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mockup Magic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/mockup-magic/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Brand Guidelines Template: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/brand-guidelines/⁠⁠⁠⁠

12-Week Business Program for Designers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/profit⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join My Weekly Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventive-academy.ck.page/0fc86a336f⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Creative CEO Accelerator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/accelerator

If you feel stuck charging two or three thousand per project no matter how good your work is, this episode is for you.

I am breaking down the exact reasons most designers plateau at low rates and how to shift your positioning so you can finally start booking premium clients. High-paying clients are not just buying deliverables. They are investing in transformation, clarity, and confidence. Your offer has to reflect that.

You will learn:

• Why your current offer might be pushing good clients away
• How to position your services for results instead of tasks
• The mindset difference between three thousand and ten thousand dollar designers
• What premium clients are actually looking for
• How to build a focused offer that scales your income

Grab your notebook, hit play, and let’s shift how you think about value so you can finally raise your prices with confidence.

And if you want to start offering web design without dealing with code or tech stress, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio⁠⁠⁠⁠. It’s built for designers like you who want to keep full creative control and add more value for their clients.

Aventive Academy’s Resources:

From Crickets to Clients: ⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/crickets-to-clients/⁠⁠

$12k Client Attraction Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/attract-clients-workshop/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Client Portal for Designers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/client-portal/⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Wealthy Client Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mockup Magic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/mockup-magic/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Brand Guidelines Template: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/brand-guidelines/⁠⁠⁠⁠

12-Week Business Program for Designers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/profit⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join My Weekly Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventive-academy.ck.page/0fc86a336f⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Creative CEO Accelerator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/accelerator

If your portfolio looks like a collection of everything you have ever designed, that might be exactly why high-paying clients are not reaching out.

In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer, I am sharing the portfolio mistake that keeps talented designers stuck at low-paying projects. This is not about your design skills. It is about how you present your work, how you curate your portfolio, and how you guide potential clients to trust that you are the right designer for them.

You will learn:

• Why showing less can help you book more
• What high-paying clients actually want to see in a portfolio
• The exact structure of a strong case study
• How to align your portfolio with the services you offer
• What to remove immediately if you want to attract better clients

Grab your coffee and your notes. It is time to turn your portfolio into a tool that sells.

And if you want to start offering web design without dealing with code or tech stress, check out ⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio⁠⁠⁠. It’s built for designers like you who want to keep full creative control and add more value for their clients.

Aventive Academy’s Resources:

From Crickets to Clients: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/crickets-to-clients/⁠

$12k Client Attraction Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/attract-clients-workshop/⁠⁠⁠

Client Portal for Designers: ⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/client-portal/⁠⁠⁠

The Wealthy Client Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/⁠⁠⁠

Mockup Magic: ⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/mockup-magic/⁠⁠⁠

Brand Guidelines Template: ⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/brand-guidelines/⁠⁠⁠

12-Week Business Program for Designers: ⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/profit⁠⁠⁠

Join My Weekly Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://aventive-academy.ck.page/0fc86a336f⁠⁠⁠

The Creative CEO Accelerator: ⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/accelerator