6 Podcasts That Will Help You Make (More) Money With Your Creative Skills

If you’re anything like us, you’ve got a list of go to podcasts that you listen to every week.

It’s always nice getting recommendations for future listening, so we compiled a short list of podcasts that are great for anyone looking to earn more with their creative skills.

1. The Deeply Graphic DesignCast

If you are a graphic designer, web designer or a visual designer of any kind, this is the podcast for you. Each episode Wes McDowell, Mikelle Morrison & Nick Longo tackle a different graphic design related topic, from finding better clients to online portfolios to making sure you get paid. They also answer listener questions and provide invaluable advice, based on years of professional experience.

Notable Episodes:

• Web Design Trends We Can Expect In 2017

• Diving Deep Into Discovery

• Advice For The Graduating Design Student

2. Passive Income For Designers

In his Passive Income For Designers podcast, retro product design guru Dustin Lee chronicles his path to creating a passive income that earns over $230k a year!  His episodes often feature prominent creatives in the industry or tackle actionable topics with the intent to show that you can build passive income sources as well.

Notable Episodes:

• 7 Myths of Passive Income

• 13 Ways to Make Your First Sale Online Starting Today

• 11 Lessons I Learned About Building a Passive Income in 2016

3. Seanwes Podcast

Join lettering legend Sean McCabe and visual storyteller Ben Toalson as they let you inside their discussions on the many facets of making a living online through their current entrepreneurial ventures. You’ll come away from every episode with something of value that you can apply to your business.Want to make a living with your passion? From products and marketing to professionalism and clients, you’ll get answers to the hard-hitting questions.

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Notable Episodes:

• Value Based Pricing: Make More Money and Enjoy Your Work Again

• How To Get Good Clients Every Time

• You Have One Life – Set Bigger Goals

 4. The Honest Designers Show

The Honest Designers Show features DesignCuts CEO Tom Ross, alongside experienced designers Ian Barnard, Lisa Glanz and Dustin Lee. Each of these hosts has excelled in their own creative fields, and this new show offers a transparent look into life as a modern designer.

Notable Episodes:

• Starting a Freelance Business From Scratch

• Isolation as a Designer

• Dealing With Burnout

5. Unemployable With Brian Clark

While not really design focused, Unemployable is one you don’t want to skip if you have any interest in self employment. Brian Clark, CEO of Rainmaker Digital, invites a who’s who of ultra successful entrepreneurs and freelancers on the show to help deliver actionable advice on getting there yourself.

Notable Episodes:

• The State of Freelancing in 2017, with Emily Leach

• Steal Like an Entrepreneur, with Austin Kleon

• When to Shift Your Side Hustle Into Your Main Thing

6. Creative Pep Talk

Creative Pep Talk is designed to help you make a good living, making great art. Andy J. Miller is passionate about helping creative’s strike the perfect balance between art and business.

Through ridiculous analogies, personal stories and artist interviews, Andy hopes to help you break free from confusion and make a plan for your creative career success!

Notable Episodes:

• Hard Work > Talent

• 25 Ways to Stand Out

• Win in Business Without Winning The Creative Lottery – These Are Things