Welcome back to another insightful episode of Resourceful Designer, where today's message is all about the art of engagement over trivial chatter. I'm your host, Mark Des Cotes, and in episode 341 we dive deep into the importance of engaging more and talking less. We explore how the wisdom of an elementary school teacher, who emphasizes understanding her students to truly elevate their learning, can be a powerful lesson for us as graphic designers in our own client interactions.
I'll share with you how critical it is to connect with clients on a level that goes beyond flaunting our design skills. We discuss why it's paramount to focus on bringing a client's vision to life, rather than overwhelming them with our technical prowess. In this episode, we'll delve into the pitfalls of design platforms like Fiverr, where lack of communication often leads to less-than-ideal results.
We also talk about the golden moments of design that come from a genuine exchange of ideas, the transition from transactional to transformational conversations, and the art of using strategic silence to uncover a client's real needs, adopting techniques used by great salespeople and interviewers like David Letterman.
So before you speed ahead to your next client meeting ready to showcase your portfolio, remember to pause and truly listen. The insights you gain may very well unlock the potential for your greatest design work yet. Stay tuned as we navigate together the journey of growing and running a successful design business with community, creativity, and a keen ear for our clients' stories.
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Let's dive into the episode!
Are Your Design Clients Time Or Money Minded - RD340
Accepting Credit Card Payments - RD339
Handing Over Your Working Files: Yes or No - RD338
Backing Up: It's Better To Be Safe Than Sorry - RD337
Persistence Will Pay Off - RD336
Presenting Your Designs To Clients: You're Doing It Wrong - RD335
Sure, You Can Do It, But Should You? - RD334
2024 Design Trends by Freepik.com - RD333
You Need A Thick Skin To Be A Designer - RD332
6 Pricing Hacks To Land Hesitant Clients - RD331
Take Back Your Time With A Time Audit - RD330
A Look Back - A Look Ahead - 2023 Edition - RD329
Using Pitch Work To Grow Your Design Business - RD328
10 Steps Toward Design Business Success - RD327
Tell Your Design Clients What You Do - RD326
Logo Package Swatch with Michael Bruny-Groth - RD325
You Are An Expert - RD324
The Most Important Question To Ask Design Clients - RD323
Designing Success: Applying 'Selling the Invisible' to Your Graphic Design Business - RD322
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