One of the biggest problems working as a freelance graphic designer is the fact that you don’t have a great deal of interactions outside of your own clients. And if you’re here, chances are, you probably are going through a bit of a hard time and are seeking wisdom from someone who completely understands.

I got the perfect person for you.

His name is Mark Des Cotes and he runs a podcast which is available on Itunes along with spotify. You can even find his podcasts on his website if you don’t have the other platforms.

If you’re not utilising his podcast, you damn well should be! He has amazing tips at the beginning of every episode. Mark also covers interesting topics such as these ones below:

• 6 Mistakes Freelancers Make

• 10 Money Saving Tips For Freelancers

• 8 Tips To Avoid Burnout

• How Much Should You Charge For Your Design Sevices

• How To Politely Turn Away Clients

• 12 Red Flags For Spotting Bad Design Clients

• Design Is An Investment Not An Expense

• Downselling To Win Clients

• When Life Starts To Interfere With Your Design Business

• Using Google Adwords To Attract Design Clients