The Peaceful Creatives Podcast

100 Episodes Later: 10 Lessons That Built a More Peaceful, Booked-Up Business

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I truly can't believe I've sat down in front of a microphone 100 times to record this little podcast of mine! And sure, we've gone through a few names...

Why You Don’t Need Consistent Enquiries to Stay Booked Up

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If your enquiries feel inconsistent, it’s easy to assume something is wrong. You post consistently, you try to be as visible as possible, you do eve...

Five Systems Every Peaceful, Booked-Up Business Uses to Keep Projects on Track

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If your business already works - you’re booked, clients love your work, and money is coming in - but you can't seem to keep your projects on track a...

Marketing Mistakes That Stop You Booking High-Ticket Clients

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve raised your prices, or you’re ready to, but you’re noticing that enquiries are leaning towards your lower packages, it’s very easy t...

Why I Stopped Chasing Big Business Goals and Focused on Steadiness Instead

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Big business goals are often positioned as the answer - more money, more momentum, more success. But what happens when your business is technically wo...

How I Use My ‘Busy’ Periods to Book Up 6 Months of Projects in My Schedule

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you find yourself stuck in a cycle of booking all of your projects at once, then falling into a quiet period... and then scrambling for more client...

How to Book Dream Clients Without Doing Everything & Burning Out

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t need to be everywhere, say everything, or do all the things to attract your dream clients!In this episode, I’m talking about why doing m...

Why I Don’t Launch My Creative Services

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t have to launch your creative services to be fully booked.In today’s episode, I’m sharing the real reason I don’t launch my design st...

The Steps That Take You From Burnout-Prone to Burnout-Proof

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If your business leaves you constantly overwhelmed, overbooked or feeling uneasy, like things aren't working in the way you want them to - this episod...

The Creatives Who Got Booked Up Peacefully - Group Panel Replay

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing something a little different - the replay of my recent panel with fellow creative service providers - The Creatives Who Got Booked U...

How I’m Designing My Business to Take Next Summer Off (And How You Can Too)

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Waiting until you're burnt out before you take a proper break is only going to encourage quicker and deeper burnout... I want you to take control of y...

How to Make Space for Change When You’re Already at Capacity

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t need to overhaul your whole business or find extra hours in your week to start making a change!In today’s episode, I’m sharing a gentl...

How to Plan Your Peaceful Workweek

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t need to overhaul your whole business to feel more at ease! It starts with building a peaceful work week…This is one of the first things ...

Why You Should Prioritise Peace Over Productivity

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t have to earn your peace by being productive first. And it's actually a strong belief of mine that prioritising peace is what leads to sust...

How to Take Two Weeks of Work-Free Time Off This Summer

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can take a proper break this summer without feeling guilty, falling behind, or panicking about what’s waiting in your inbox when you get back.In...

5 Ways Booked Not Busy Makes Marketing Easier

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing your business doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, confusing, or like a full-time job.In this episode, I’m sharing five ways my group prog...

Leave Quiet Periods Behind for Good

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know that feeling when everything goes quiet in your business?No enquiries, no new bookings, and suddenly you’re second-guessing everything — ...

10 Ways Getting Booked Up Peacefully Makes Your Business Easier

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Getting fully booked doesn’t have to mean feeling constantly busy, overwhelmed, or on the edge of burnout.In this episode, I’m sharing 10 ways you...

Why You Need a Steady, Spacious & Evergreen Signature Service

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So many creative business owners are stuck in project chaos - reinventing the wheel every time a new enquiry comes in, adjusting timelines to fit arou...

The Sneaky Signs of Burnout You Could Be Ignoring

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You might not feel burnt out.You’re showing up. You’re getting through your to-do list. You’re not lying on the floor crying (at least not today...

Why Being Too Busy Is Holding You Back

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’re doing everything you can to keep your business moving forward and you're pushing to get booked and busy...But what if the very thing that fee...

Three Shifts to Get Out of the Endless Feast & Famine Cycle

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of creative service providers I work with come to me at this exact point in their business - in the midst of a feast & famine cycle. If you’...

Projects I Always Say No To

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are certain projects I always say no to - not because of "red flags", not because they're TERRIBLE clients and not even because they're not pote...

Standing Out & Getting Booked Up in Saturated Creative Industries

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling like everyone is in a similar creative industry to you? Wondering how to stand out when things feel crowded and you can't stop comparing?In th...

How to Make Consistent Marketing Easier

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If marketing feels like a never-ending chore, you’re not alone. But what if you could add more joy into your marketing tasks so they feel lighter an...

My Non-Negotiable Business Boundaries

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m sharing the business boundaries that keep my work peaceful and joyful. After a decade in business, I've found that boundaries a...

Why Undercharging is Stealing Your Peace

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m diving into a conversation about pricing, but not in the way you might expect. This isn’t just about making more money. It’...

How I Quit Instagram & Stayed Booked Up

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of how I pressed pause on Instagram - without the pressure, guilt, or fear of disappearing - and ...

Let's Stop Your Constant Overwhelm

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m sharing what helped me step out of the constant state of stress and start running my business with more ease, clarity, and cont...

What Would I Do to Get Booked Up in 2025?

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I've been booked up with dream clients in my business since 2017. But what would I do if I was starting right now? What would I focus on to go from st...

How to Make Your Creative Offer More Peaceful

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your offer is your bread and butter. Being in client delivery means that how you feel in your projects is usually how you'll feel in your business - s...

Burnt Out to Booked, Not Busy - My Experiences & Lessons

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sharing more about my experience with going from extremely burnt out to booked up with a peaceful, stress-free work week! In the decade I've been ...

How I Plan My Client Booking Schedule

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let me share exactly how I plan my booking schedule for creative clients in my design studio. Every year, I plan my entire booking schedule for the wh...

Behind the Scenes of My "Unbrand" (& New Podcast Name Reveal!)

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a little while since you've seen me around here... but I'm back and the podcast has a brand new name! Wondering where The Daring Designers P...

Building More Human-ness Into Your Business

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about how we as humans bring so much uniqueness to our businesses - our experiences, our successes, our failures, our skills and...

Choose Your Own Version of Consistency

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to consistency, we're told that this is a MUST DO in business. From consistent marketing (you have to post on Instagram five times a wee...

Business Beginner to Booking in Advance in Just One Year w/ Sarah from Design Gals

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Clubhouse is Open! My signature group mentoring program for designers is opening for this week only! If you'd like to learn more and work with me ...

12 Benefits to Booking Design Clients in Advance

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Clubhouse waitlist is Open! My signature group mentoring program for designers is opening on the 15th January for waitlist members to sign up with...

Focusing on Sustainability Over Quick Results

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Clubhouse waitlist is Open! My signature group mentoring program for designers is opening on the 15th January for waitlist members to sign up with...

Make Your Design Business Marketing Easier

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Clubhouse waitlist is Open! My signature group mentoring program for designers is opening on the 15th January for waitlist members to sign up with...

How to Stop Projects Draining Your Confidence

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back with an episode all about confidence! One of the areas I see as the biggest drain in a designers confidence is IN your projects - getting fee...

How to Raise Your Pricing Confidently

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm jumping into money chat this week and pairing it with my other favourite topic - confidence! Confidence and money are so wrapped up in each other ...

5 Things You DON’T Need in Your Design Business

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I'm talking about a few things you don't have to do in your design business (if you don't want to!) There are so many strategies, tasks, pl...

Building Consistency From Scratch

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode back, I'm sharing a little story from my week and the analogy I built from it all about consistency and how we hold ourselves ba...

Unsustainable Practices to Evolve Away From

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm talking sustainability again this week, and why wouldn't I, it's my favourite topic! Today I'm talking through four unsustainable business practic...

Sustainability Lessons from 10 Years in Business

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As of this year, I have been running my design studio for ten years (!!), and in that time have managed to build my dream job which has been my most s...

Signs You're Ready for Change

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we move through summer, get ourselves rested and start feeling inspired by our business, you may be thinking about your business and what works and...

Have a Break From Your Business This Summer

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Time off is so important and I really want you to be taking restful and restorative breaks from your business so you can come back feeling rejuvenated...

Three Small Marketing Tweaks to Attract Dream Clients

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find that you're being more consistent with your marketing but don't seem to be attracting dream clients? There are a few shifts you can make t...

Pep Talk - Will You Expand or Shrink?

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to step into being a Confident Creative Expert? Join my weekly email series and get the next email in your inbox next Monday!I hope you enjoy tod...

Why You Feel Overwhelmed Right Now

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling overwhelmed? It's not unfamiliar territory for us designers & creatives when we have all of the projects to work on, all of the ad...

Social Media: Get Out of the Numbers and In Control

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm chatting all about social media and how to get out of the numbers and in control of your marketing!I hope you enjoy today’s podcast a...

Five Pricing Myths That Stop You Raising Your Rates

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I haven't chatted about money for a while so I wanted to share an episode about pricing! In the past, I've told myself so many things that I assumed w...

Four Quick Client Process Tasks That Can Save You Hours

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sharing four tasks that you can add to your to-do list that can take anywhere between one and a couple of hours and will start saving you time str...

Why You're Not Getting Design Enquiries

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m chatting about a few reasons why you might not be getting enquiries in your design business! I am also sharing why although you might not ...

Your Biggest Clubhouse Questions Answered!

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm talking through the biggest questions I've been asked about my group mentoring program for designers, The Clubhouse. I share:What...

All About My New Program for Designers

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about my twelve-month group mentoring program for designers - The Daring Designers Clubhouse!...

Eight Lessons for Eight Years in Business

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I realised a few days ago that in a couple of months, I'll be celebrating eight years full-time in my business! A business that I never thought I coul...

My Biggest Business Struggle

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago, I shared three business consistency enemies and today I'm talking about my main business enemy in general - impatience!! Impatience a...

What Does Your Dream Workweek Look Like? - Bonus Audio Coaching

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode gives both a bit more guidance for you and a little sneak peek into my signature group mentoring program, The Clubhouse! I'm sharing o...

Three Enemies of Design Business Consistency

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're continuing with consistency! Today I'm talking about three reasons you might be struggling with consistency in your business and how you can wor...

Small Changes That Make Your Income More Consistent

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's chat about some small tweaks you can make to your design business to make your monthly income more consistent - no passive income, no big busine...

Is Perfectionism Stopping Your Business Growth?

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm talking about perfectionism - the effect it can have on your business, why it's tricky to shake off and how to put it behind you ...

How Can Burnout Manifest in Your Design Business?

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're chatting about the different types of burnout and how they can show within your business and yourself! Plus some personal anecd...

Prioritising Your Creative Energy w/ Alice from Creative Babes Club

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the first guest episode of 2023, I'm chatting with Alice from Creative Babes Club! We're talking about Alice's perfect topic - prioritising your cr...

The Design Business "Shoulds" You Can Absolutely Ignore

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're chatting about some of the "shoulds" we hear floating around that you can completely ignore (or at least put your own spin on!)...

My Intentions for 2023

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're chatting about my intentions for this new year! I can't quite believe we're in 2023 but as we're here and raring to go, I've be...

Big Picture vs Small Picture Thinking

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're chatting about how you can keep your business aligned and connected to your goals by shifting your mindset from small picture t...

What is Your Design Superpower?

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m talking about how knowing your dream clients can replace the traditional idea of a business niche and help you gear your busine...

Lessons From Taking A Month Off My Business

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the podcast! In this new episode, I'm chatting about what I learnt after a month off this August. Taking regular and consistent time o...

Creating Connections over "Marketing"

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Building Your Business Confidence

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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How Great Systems Help You Raise Your Rates w/ Danielle from Willowspace

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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How I Work With ONLY Dream Design Clients

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Dream Clients vs Your Business Niche

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Planning For An Extended Business Break

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Additional Income Streams for Designers

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Niching Your Design Business Into a Specific Industry w/ Chloe Ford

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Common Design Client Problems (And How to Avoid Them!)

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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How to Make Sales Calls Less Scary

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Booking Out Your Design Projects in Advance

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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How to Collaborate with a Web Developer w/ Holly Pryce

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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What IS Your Version of Success?

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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How to Be a 100% Authentic Business Owner

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Do You Know Who Your Dream Clients Are?

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Setting Achievable Goals Which Don't Overwhelm You

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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My Five Favourite Business Organisation Tools

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Six Boundaries You Need to Avoid Business Burn Out

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Switching Your Mindset from Freelancer to Business Owner

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Nurturing a Content Journey for Your Audience

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Creating an Organised Client Process

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Pricing Your Design Services

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Building an Intentional Design Portfolio

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Five Valuable Lessons for Five Years in Business

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Marketing Your Design Services Authentically

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Do You Need a Niche?

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Five Ways to Level Up Your Design Business

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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The Three P's of Running Your Design Business

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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An Introduction

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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