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Designers Building Real Businesses

Designers Building Real Businesses

Written by: Jessica Jenkins
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 Designers Building Real Businesses is the podcast for graphic designers, brand designers, and website designers who are done being underpaid, overlooked, and stuck wondering why “being talented” isn’t translating into real money 💸 I'm your host, Jessica Jenkins—Entrepreneur, business mentor, and designer-turned-educator with over a decade in the industry. I teach you how to turn your graphic design, brand design, and web design skills into a PROFITABLE design business and scalable online business. We’re talking real strategy, real positioning, and the exact moves that help you grow a web design business, attract high-ticket web design clients, and become a successful designer without burning out or lowering your standards. If you want confidence as a freelance designer, clarity around how to price web design services, and a smarter way to attract luxury web design clients, you’re exactly where you need to be. Follow this podcast and you’ll learn how to: ✓ Build a profitable web design business or freelance design career that actually pays you ✓ Attract high-ticket clients instead of chasing low-budget projects ✓ Position yourself as the go-to designer in your niche ✓ Price your services for profit, growth, and sustainability ✓ Create a premium client experience that naturally attracts better opportunities ✓ Turn your creative skills into a thriving, long-term creative business Because pretty design is great.. But a profitable design business is better! NEXT STEPS: 🖥️ Online Courses: https://www.tonrevedesign.com/onlinecourses 📚 Free Resources: https://www.tonrevedesign.com/designer-resources ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dbrbpodcast 💌 Get on my VIP Email List: https://tonrevedesign.myflodesk.com/dbrbviplist 👥 Join the DBRB Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/designersbuildingrealbusinessesCopyright 2026 Designers Building Real Businesses by Ton Reve Design LLC. Art Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • How To Pick The RIGHT Colors for Your Design Projects

    How To Pick The RIGHT Colors for Your Design Projects
    Feb 6 2026

    In this episode, we break down how to pick the right colors for design projects using simple strategy, color psychology basics, and a decision filter you can use immediately in your client work.

    If you’re tired of second-guessing palettes, relying on “vibes,” or struggling to explain your color choices with confidence, this video will help you choose colors that actually fit the brand, attract the right audience, and make your designs feel intentional.

    ▶️ Watch on YouTube

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    RESOURCES MENTIONED:

    → Brand Glow-Up Course


    FOLLOW ON SOCIALS:

    Instagram: @tonreve.design

    Facebook: TonReveDesign
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    7 mins
  • Ep 1 | What To Include In A Website Package

    Ep 1 | What To Include In A Website Package
    Jan 29 2026

    Wondering what to include in your website package as a web designer?

    In this video, I break down website design package must-haves by experience level so you can stop winging your offers, set clear boundaries, and charge with confidence.

    📝 Prefer to read this on the blog?

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    RESOURCES MENTIONED:

    → How to Price Your Services

    → List of Website Q’s to Ask Your Client

    → HoneyBook Website Questionnaire Template

    → Favorite Stock Photo Websites

    → Website SEO Guide

    → Signature Systems Course

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    12 mins
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