Brand Design Masters - Personal Branding, Creative Entrepreneurship, Small Business Marketing & Career Success for Designers and Content Creators
For designers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and content creators who want to level up their careers and creative businesses. Hosted by Philip VanDusen, Brand Consultant and founder of BONFIRE, this show explores personal branding, content creation, freelancing, and creative career growth.
Philip and his guests deliver practical coaching, strategies, and inspiration to help you market your work, attract new clients, grow your influence, and build long-term success. Covering personal branding, content creation, freelancing, digital marketing, and creative entrepreneurship, every episode is designed to support your growth as a creative professional in the Creative Economy.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 157
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Personal Branding Power Tips
Personal Branding Power Tips
In this episode of the Brand Design Masters podcast, Philip delves into an advanced perspective on personal branding, which he dubs 'Personal Branding 2.0'.
Philip explore…
The Best LinkedIn Video Strategy for 2025
The Best LinkedIn Video Strategy for 2025
In this episode of the Brand Design Masters podcast, Philip addresses the often-overlooked potential of LinkedIn for video marketing. He discusses the importa…
10 Mistakes Small Businesses Will Make This Year
10 Mistakes Small Businesses Will Make This Year
If you’re a small business owner, agency, or freelancer working with small businesses, this episode is a must-listen. I’m breaking down the 10 biggest …
How to Get Your Content Recommended by ChatGPT and AI Tools
Have you ever wondered how AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Bard decide which content to recommend? If you're a content creator looking to expand your reach, this episode is a must-listen.
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How to Find a Job in the Creative Industry
How to Find a Job in the Creative Industry
Landing a job in today’s creative industry isn’t easy—especially if you’re mid-to-late career. But it’s far from impossible. In this solo episode, I break do…
Networking Strategies for Designers and Entrepreneurs
Networking Strategies for Designers and Entrepreneurs
Episode 152
In this episode, Philip explores how networking has evolved with the rise of remote work and digital platforms. He shares innovative, n…
Best Content Marketing Strategy for 2025
Best Content Marketing Strategy for 2025
Episode 151
A great content marketing strategy includes more than just producing and posting as much as possible. That’s why I’m breaking down the most impactfu…
The Power of Brand Alignment with Brandon Coleman, Jr.
The Power of Brand Alignment with Brandon Coleman, Jr.
In this episode, Philip welcomes Brandon Coleman, Jr., a legend in branding and strategic consulting with over five decades of experience.
Brando…
5 Steps from Designer to Creative Director
In this episode of the Brand Design Masters podcast, host Philip delves into the journey from designer to creative director. He outlines five key steps: gaining exposure to upper management, managing…
Experience Transformational Growth with Joseph Bojang
Experience Transformative Growth with Joseph Bojang
In this episode, Philip welcomes special guest Joseph Bojang, a certified coach with expertise in human behavior, marketing, and business. Joseph sh…
Demystifying Google Analytics with Amanda Webb
In this episode of the Brand Design Masters Podcast, Philip interviews Amanda Webb, Owner of Spiderworking, who specializes in digital marketing ROI, Google Analytics, and analytics mentoring.
Amanda…
Mastering High Conversion Copywriting with Ash Chow
In this episode of the Brand Design Masters podcast, host Philip welcomes Ash Chow, a launch strategist and conversion copywriter, who shares her journey from law school to becoming a renowned copywr…
7 Ways to Future-Proof Your Career
7 Ways to Future-Proof Your Career
Episode sponsored by: Wix Studio
https://wixstudio.com
In this episode, Philip shares invaluable insights on how to future-proof your career amidst inevitable changes …
David Brier - author, 'Rich Brand, Poor Brand'
Episode sponsored by: Wix Studio
https://wixstudio.com
In this episode of the Brand Design Masters podcast, host Philip VanDusen welcomes David Brier, owner of DBD International and author of 'Rich Bra…
Loren Greiff - Navigating the Job Market Today
Loren Greiff: Navigating the Job Market Today
Episode Sponsored by: Wix Studio
https://wixstudio.com
On this episode of the Brand Design Masters podcast, Philip welcomes career coach and strategist Laur…
How to Find Freelance Clients
How to Find Freelance Clients
Podcast sponsor:
Wix Studio https://wixstudio.com
This episode delves into effective methods for securing freelance clients. It explores two primary approaches: promotion, …
Email List Building Strategies & Tips
Email List Building: Strategies and Tips
Podcast sponsor:
Wix Studio https://wixstudio.com
In this episode, the Philip discusses the importance of building an email list and offers practical advice on h…
Top 10 Branding Trends for Small Business in 2024
Top 10 Branding Trends for Small Businesses in 2024
Podcast sponsor:
Wix Studio https://wixstudio.com
In this episode, the discussion centers on the top 10 branding trends that small businesses should f…
Unfiltered Career Advice for Creative Pros
Episode Sponsored by:
Wix Studio: https://wixstudio.com
In this candid and informal rant, Philip shares nine crucial pieces of advice for creative professionals navigating today's challenging job mark…
Investing in Yourself: with Branding Expert Robert Smith
In this episode of the Brand Design Masters podcast, host Phillip VanDusen welcomes Robert Smith, an internationally recognized branding expert, professor, and author. They discuss the importance of …