Design GOAT with Cortney Sargent, Sr.

5 Money Lessons I Learned After Losing My Graphic Design Job

Let's dive into the reality of making money as a designer. Passion drives us, but bills demand us, especially during unexpected setbacks. Picture this: me losing my high-paying, full-time Creative Director job just 4 days after my daughter's birth! Scary, right? Well, that happened to me. In this episode, I reveal 5 invaluable money lessons I learned firsthand—from being in control of your finances to avoiding scams to diversifying revenue streams. It's authentic financial tips every designer should know to protect their wealth and livelihood. OUTLINE: 0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Money tip #1 6:18 - Money tip #2 7:35 - Money tip #3 10:22 - Money tip #4 13:09 - Money tip #5 This podcast is a production of Twelve17 Media.

10 Deadly Website Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Are you making these deadly mistakes on your website that are driving away your customers and clients? If you're not sure, then this episode is for you. Today I'm pulling back the curtain to expose these deadly mistakes that are costing you money and driving away potential customers. And, I'll also tell you how to fix each one so that you can make your website 10x better! Sit back, take notes, and let's dive in! Download the free pdf guide here: https://bit.ly/44JASCp [https://bit.ly/44JASCp] EPISODE OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 1:52 - Mistake #1 3:13 - Mistake #2 4:46 - Mistake #3 6:11 - Mistake #4 7:18 - Mistake #5 9:06 - Mistake #6 11:37 - Mistake #7 13:40 - Mistake #8 15:54 - Mistake #9 16:58 - Mistake #10 19:25 - Final Thoughts This podcast is a production of Twelve17 Media.

Design Career Timeline (My Story)

I break down my 14-year career journey, and how much money I earned at each design job. CHAPTERS 0:00 - How I got started 1:38 - Breakdown of each job 6:12 - Tips for working design jobs 7:04 - What you need to succeed as a designer 7:43 - Final thoughts This podcast is a production of Twelve17 Media.

Make $150k/Yr With Web Design in 2024

What if I told you there's a secret sauce to making money as a web designer and having WEALTH? …that you never have to stress over paying your bills or finding your next client. In this episode, uncover my 8 EXPLOSIVE money-making strategies for web designers that’ll lead to a long profitable career. Learn from a fellow designer who's been there and cracked the money code. Unleash your inner design G.O.A.T. and make 2024 your most profitable year yet! CHAPTERS: 2:33 - Have a job 4:05 - Move where the opportunities are 5:14 - Have freelance/retainer clients 5:40 - Website maintenance 8:44 - SEO services 10:55 - Website marketing 11:43 - Upwork 13:20 - Have multiple sources of income 15:17 - Final thoughts — This podcast is a production of Twelve17 Media.

Make $125k/Year With Graphic Design

Wanna make 6 figures as a graphic designer? In this video I break down the entire framework. For free. On this show I teach you the art and business of GETTING THE BAG as a designer. There’s a lot of money out there, but you just gotta know how to position yourself to win. Watch this episode and learn my top 5 ways to earn 6 figures as a graphic designer. Clue: it starts with the right mindset. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:20 - Do you NEED 6 figures? 2:50 - How do you think about money? 7:30 - How I got started as a graphic designer 5:25 - 6 figure strategy #1 15:50 - 6 figure strategy #2 16:43 - 6 figure strategy #3 17:33 - 6 figure strategy #4 18:53 - 6 figure strategy #5 20:13 - Final thoughts and tips This podcast is a production of Twelve17 Media.