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Resourceful Designer

A Graphic Design Podcast and Blog.

I'm Mark Des Cotes. Join me each week as I offer tips, tricks and resources to help streamline your graphic and web design business so you can get back to what you do best…

Designing!

Welcome to Resourceful Designer

A Graphic Design Podcast and Blog.

I'm Mark Des Cotes. Join me each week as I offer tips, tricks and resources to help streamline your graphic and web design business so you can get back to what you do best…

Designing!

Welcome to Resourceful Designer

A Graphic Design Podcast and Blog.

I'm Mark Des Cotes. Join me each week as I offer tips, tricks and resources to help streamline your graphic and web design business so you can get back to what you do best…

Designing!

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Graphic Design Podcast

A graphic design podcast with Insights and interviews into what goes on behind the scenes of a design business.
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Graphic Design Blog

In the graphic design blog you'll find my rumblings about what it takes to run a successful design business.

Design Resources

A toolbox full of handy resources to help streamline your graphic design business.
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LATEST PODCAST EPISODE

Turning Down Graphic Design Clients and Projects – RD271

Turning Down Graphic Design Clients and Projects – RD271

After 30+ years of working in the design industry, knowing when a client isn’t a good fit and how to turn them down becomes a top priority every time you meet a potential new client. You’re better off putting your time and energy into finding better clients to work with.

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LATEST BLOG POST

The Logo Package Express Demo and Review

The Logo Package Express Demo and Review

Every once in a while a product comes along that changes the way we work. The Logo Package is one such product. I'm amazed that it has taken this long for someone to think of this idea and I'm kicking myself for not being the person to think of it first.

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What people are saying about Resourceful Designer

I absolutely love this podcast. Mark is clear, concise and very easy to listen to. I'm ashamed to say I've only recently heard of this podcast but have managed to find the time to listen to every single episode to date! Thanks a mill!!

Aemen from UK

I am just starting my home graphic design business and came across your pod cast a couple of weeks ago. After listening to that show I had to go back and start at the beginning. Thank you for this resource it has helped answer questions that I did not know that I had.
Sndsakaitis from USA

I have been an independent graphic designer working out of my home studio for over a decade and I LOVE listening to this podcast! Mark is so positive and helpful. Thank you for your generous time and for your great podcast.
Nicki from USA

Even though this podcast targets designers who run their own business from home, all designers will benefit from the topics discussed. I have personally gleened an incredible amount of useful information and resources from Mark to strengthen both my passion for design and my business. I strongly recommend you have a listen to this podcast!
Dan from Canada

I love these podcasts! They are so helpful and give me simple tips to running my new design business productively. Really great to hear from someone who has achieved longevity in this business with steady clientele! Awesome information!
Lesa from USA

A great graphic design podcast providing many helpful tips and trix you can and should implement in your own graphic design business. With excellent sound quality and an inspiring tone Mark helps all graphic designers to grow, every week inspiring us to stay creative.
Jocke from Sweden

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