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.
Are you constantly over-thinking the decisions you need to make? Doing your due diligence by collecting information to inform any decision is intelligent, but sometimes, things can go off the rails.
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You won’t want to miss this podcast if you are a creative professional. I will dive deep into the most powerful success strategies you can use to get more clients and build your business and personal…
Join me for an enlightening podcast all about finding your unique creative voice as a creative professional. In this interactive session, we'll explore what it means to discover and nurture your crea…
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Philip VanDusen - Unleashing Your Potential
Let’s discuss some of the barriers in your career and business you’re facing as a creative pro - and some practica…
By definition, the scope and bandwidth of a freelance designer, creative professional, or solopreneur limits their capacity to increase their income. Your company can reach new heights of profitabili…
I'll be sharing some freelancer secrets throughout this podcast that you will undoubtedly find interesting. Contrary to what you may have seen on social media, a freelancer's existence is not always …
The question "How do I get more clients?" is the one I get asked ten times more frequently than any other.
You have heard the typical responses:
Content marketing, email funnels, DMs that offer free va…
A branding or design project requires complex planning and management. In this episode, I break down the precise procedures that go into organizing and managing a successful design project from start…
Understanding and utilizing current graphic design trends is a terrific strategy to ensure your success as a creative entrepreneurand to stay culturally and creatively stimulated. In this episode, I …
You probably wonder, "How do I cut through the noise so that they pick me? " given all the marketing pitches your target consumer will encounter in 2023, including emails, direct messages, content, w…
Great creative leaders don’t just tell designers what to do. Their responsibilities go far beyond that. Part coach, referee, therapist, peacemaker, and storyteller, CD’s are like octopuses with a hun…
Entrepreneurs and designers are caught in an analysis-paralysis trap when starting or growing their businesses. Unsurprisingly, founders want the perfect product or service and brand, but it's import…
Building a solid brand can seem overwhelming, but it can be a manageable process with the right tips and techniques. As someone passionate about creating bullet-proof brands, I'm excited to share my …
Are you ready for the future of work? By 2027, over half of the population in the US will be freelancers or independent contractors. This shift has been happening for a while and will only continue. …
Are you one of the many freelancers or independent contractors looking for a new work environment? As someone who recently jumped from a home office to a co-working space, I'd like to share some insi…
As designers and entrepreneurs, we all know how important it is to land new clients and keep our business afloat. But sometimes, pitching and winning new clients can seem daunting. I am here to share…
Do you want to feel more satisfied with your stagnant blog, email, or video subscriber list? It can feel daunting to start from square one and try to grow your audience, but I'm here to share some te…
Welcome to the special 100th edition of the Brand Design Masters Podcast! We have to celebrate our wins, and reaching the 100th episode of a podcast is a huge win. It’s been a great ride so far and w…
Taking a stand and expressing your thoughts is integral to being a leader in your industry. Showing prospective clients what you're passionate about and great at encourages them to choose you over yo…
Knowing and leveraging your competitive advantage to your business's advantage is necessary for a successful venture. Understanding and applying the right strategies tailored for different business c…