SFD 005: How to Make a Career as a Fashion Illustrator with Danielle Meder

In this episode I’m chatting with Danielle Meder who’s had a 10 year career as a professional fashion illustrator. She’s done live runway sketching at fashion weeks worldwide has a book called Draw Fashion now. Danielle shares how she broke past her fears of approaching people at events, how improving her appearance increased her success, and how she estimates and prices her freelance work to make sure she doesn’t leave any money on the table. YOU WILL LEARN: Breaking out of your shell and getting past fears of approaching people you want to work with How your appearance affects your success The “sex and cash theory” for jobs and why you need a balance How to estimate project fees and knowing when to pad your price Playing the pricing game with clients to make sure you’re not leaving money on the table What Danielle’s up to next now that she’s done knocking on fashion’s door GUEST INFO AND RESOURCES: http://www.finalfashion.ca/ http://www.drawfashionnow.com/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/danielle-meder-and-fiftythree-meet-the-developer/id821026628?mt=2 https://www.gapingvoid.com/blog/2004/03/25/the-sex-cash-theory/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakfast_at_Tiffany%27s_(novella) ENJOY THE SHOW? YOU CAN HELP US OUT BY: Rating and subscribing on iTunes: sfdnetwork.com/review – it really helps! LOOKING FOR MORE RESOURCES? Visit sfdnetwork.com/free/ for free fashion design templates, tutorials and more from Successful Fashion Designer

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This is a show for burnt-out fashion designers (and TDs, PDs, patternmakers and beyond) who want more flexibility while still doing work they love. As a freelance fashion designer, you can build your fashion career on your own terms. Freelancing in fashion is the only way to get freedom in your day (instead of being tied to a desk). Whether you want to earn extra money on the side, fund your fashion brand, or replace your salary, the FDGP podcast will help you get there. Listen in for actionable tips and strategies to kickstart or grow your career as a freelance fashion designer, build your confidence, and create the life you want. Hosted by $100k+ fashion freelancer Sew Heidi, the show features interviews and strategy sessions with successful freelance fashion designers from around the world who've ditched toxic fashion jobs and taken control of their own destinies. This is the only place to get REAL insights from REAL freelancers who have built REAL careers on their own terms. (Formerly the Successful Fashion Freelancer podcast.)