Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with designer Josh Jevons to discuss what it actually looks like to build a sustainable creative career without burning out, cold-pitching nonstop, or doing everything yourself.We also get into real-world outreach strategies, including walking trade shows, pitching without being salesy, and why face-to-face connections still matter. Along the way, we talk packaging, brand strategy, work-life balance, and designing systems that allow you to grow without burning out.If you’re a designer who wants better clients, better collaboration, and a career that supports your life–not the other way around–this one’s for you.All that and more when you listen to this episode:Making the shift from agency work to independent freelancingWhy complementary skill sets matter more than hiring “another you”Building a flexible, collaborative, creative teamThe role of brand strategy in effective (not just beautiful) designPricing, budgets, and scaling process without cutting value What designers don’t learn in school, but learn fast on the jobOutreach strategies that actually feel humanHow to talk to potential clients without feeling awkward or salesyConnect with Joshua JevonsWebsite: https://www.jevonsdesign.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuajevons_design/ Yeah Brother’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeahbrother.co/ Mentioned in this episode:Rochester Institute of Technology https://www.rit.edu/ Yeah Brother https://yeahbrother.co/ Adobe MAX https://www.adobe.com/max.html AIGA https://www.aiga.org/ Connect with Katie & Ilana from Goodtype Goodtype Website Goodtype on Instagram Goodtype on Youtube Love The Typecast and free stuff? Leave a review, and send a screenshot of it to us on Slack. Each month we pick a random reviewer to win a Goodtype Goodie! Goodies include merch, courses and Kernference tickets! Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the showTag us on Instagram @GoodtypeFollow us on Tiktok @lovegoodtypeLearn from Katie and IlanaGrab your tea, coffee, or drink of choice, kick back, and let's get down to business!

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