#006: Jon Pietz Speaks Out: How Designers Can Start Getting More Respect and Higher Fees

Partnering with high-paying clients who respect your work — that's every freelancer's dream. And while I truly believe it's entirely possible to build that kind of business, it's not always easy. Especially for designers. But even with all the pricing pressure in the design industry, there is still plenty of opportunity to make a great living as a graphic designer. It's not just me saying this. Boston-based designer Jon Pietz believes this is a very real possibility. And in this interview, he explains why. He also discusses the strategic shift designers (and ALL creatives) need to start making today if they ever want to escape the never-ending pricing battle. And he offers some very practical suggestions for getting more respect from your clients.

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Smarter Freelancing is the show that teaches you how to earn more in less time ... doing work you love ... for better clients. It doesn't matter if you're just now thinking about going out on your own, if you've been freelancing for a long while, or if you're somewhere in the middle. This podcast will help you create a freelance business that gives you the time and financial freedom to live your purpose. In this engaging, nuts-and-bolts show, Ed Gandia, co-author of the bestselling book The Wealthy Freelancer will walk you through the practical, “doable” systems and strategies he has developed in his own freelancing business — the same systems he has taught his private coaching clients. He'll also show you what’s working for other freelancers by bringing you real case studies from the field. And he'll share all this information in an honest and transparent way, with no hype or fluff.