Episode 141 - I QUIT My Job And Became a $1 Million Graphic Designer - How I Did It

In this episode of Nicky and Moose, Marshall Fox shares his journey of humble beginnings to operating a million dollar graphic design business. 

“Show up when you show up!” - Marshall

Marshall’s Successful Tips

• Remain patient along the process. 

• Produce consistently at a high level. 

• Operate with integrity. 

• Analyze & track your progress for self assessing. 

• Manage your time to increase your productivity. 

Logos Should Be

• Simple
• Versatile 
• Memorable 
• Timeless 
• Appropriate 
• Embroidered Easily

Framework To Make Six Figures

1) Clarify Your Mission, Goals & Vision. Self asses skills, interest and what clients need. Break down steps needed to make significant progress. 

2) Set Up Your Business & Systems

• Setting up a CRM. Dubsado or Honeybook. 
• Professional email

3) Clarify Marketing & Messaging

• Who values what you do?
• Who has the resources to pay you what you’re worth?

4) Present Yourself As A Premium Service Provider. 

• Social media
• Website
• Marketing 
• Email
• Consultations

5) Creating Packages 

• Create different point structures for clients. 

6) Develop A Six Figure Process 

• Beginning to end detailed format. 
• Client portal
• Set expectations 
• Define everything upfront 

7) Relaunching 

• Doing the 6 steps as a premium service provider. 

Marshall’s Tools Recommendations For Designers 

• Wix
• Midjourney
• Photoshop Beta Generator Fill
• Dubsado
• Honeybook

Time For A Website?

1. Does your business call for it?
2. Having a website shows what value you bring. 

Book Recommendations

1) Burn Your Portfolio - Michael Janda

2) Pocket Full Of Do - Chris Do

3) Oversubscribed - Daniel Priestley

4) Creative Strategy & The Business Of Design - Douglas Davis

5) Win Without Pitching Manifesto - Blair Enns

Socials

Instagram - Marshall Fox

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