Anchor + Grow: Recent Episodes
Allison Burns
Welcome to Anchor + Grow! I'm so excited that you’re here and ready to take some impactful next steps toward a more sustainable design business.
Over the many years of running my design studio and on the rollercoaster that can be entrepreneurship, I’ve seen first hand how important it is to build a business that is both successful AND sustainable. In this audio course, I give you insights, systems and strategies to help you do just that AND simplify and streamline your design business so you can continue enjoying your design work, building relationships with your clients and spending your time (both in business and in your personal life) on what matters most.
My goal is for you to finally feel anchored in the structure and framework that you’ve intentionally put in place for your business. Trust me when I say that building this strong foundation will also make you feel more confident, and allow you to flourish and grow and enjoy the freedom that entrepreneurship allows you.
About me:
I'm Allison Burns, the brand and graphic designer behind AllieMarie Design. I collaborate with passionate business owners to create thoughtfully designed visual branding and marketing collateral that speak to their values and shine a light on their mission. I'm also the heart behind and leader of the Designer Mentorship Program, a membership for new freelance designers who want to skip the messy middle and get the support they need to confidently run a successful business.
If you enjoy this audio course and want to continue to get more personalized support as you grow your design business, check out the Designer Mentorship Program: https://www.alliemariedesign.com/mentorship
My friend, you’ve made it to the end of the Anchor + Grow audio course! In these final thoughts, I'm leaving you with some important reminders as you set out to implement what you've learned and create a truly sustainable business that aligns with your unique goals and desires.
Even with all of these valuable lessons in your back pocket, flying solo in those early years of business can feel messy... and even lonely at times. What I’ve come to believe is that the TRUE secrets to working through challenges and building a successful business lie in resilience, an abundance mindset, and getting support.
If you’re a designer who is craving personalized support and a community to lean on as you navigate all that comes with working with clients and running a smooth and profitable business.. I’d absolutely love to invite you inside the Designer Mentorship Program.
Click here alliemariedesign.com/mentorship for all the details! And always feel free to email me at allison@alliemariedesign.com or DM me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alliemariedesign/ if you’d like to chat more about the program and see if it’d be a good fit for you.
It's no secret that I'm a little obsessed with giving my clients a seamless and fun experience when we work together. The BONUS lesson includes 5 fun ways to delight your design clients and examples of how I work them into my own client experience.
To check out the written version of this lesson, visit www.alliemariedesign.com/blog/5-fun-ways-to-delight-your-design-clients
Do you find yourself feeling frustrated with projects, walked all over by clients, and maybe even a little growing resentment around your design business? I've been there. In this lesson, I'm sharing 3 important ways to create better boundaries so you can continue focusing on what's most important, do your best creative works, and experience more growth and groundedness in your business.
To check out the written version of this lesson, visit www.alliemariedesign.com/blog/3-ways-to-create-boundaries-in-your-design-business
As I've experimented with my business marketing and I've learned two important things: 1.) relationship-based marketing is a must and 2.) investing in strategies that help you play the "long game" is KEY to creating a sustainable business. In this lesson, we dig into these approaches and 5 specific strategies that have helped my business grow steadily over time (hint: no social media involved).
To check out the written version of this lesson, visit https://www.alliemariedesign.com/blog/5-strategies-for-marketing-your-graphic-design-business
Over the years of running and growing my design studio, I've found ways to make things easier - the services I offer, to the systems and softwares I use, to communicating with my clients. In this lesson, I share how I stopped reinventing the wheel with every client and, instead, simplified and streamlined my business. Let's start working more efficiently, giving your clients an even better experience, and feeling more rooted in your day to day!
To check out the written version of this lesson, visit www.alliemariedesign.com/blog/my-favorite-ways-to-simplify-my-design-business
In this lesson, I give you a behind-the-scenes look at my simple, tried-and-true client inquiry process that has helped me remain booked out with my branding services year after year. Being thoughtful and intentional with the leads that are already in your inbox is a great opportunity to make an impression, position yourself as an expert and start building trust right away. I'm excited to help you elevate this process within your own design business!
To check out the written version of this lesson, visit www.alliemariedesign.com/blog/how-to-book-design-clients
If you're finding yourself custom quoting every new project that comes your way and you're getting tired of it... this one is for you! In this lesson, I discuss helpful approaches and tips for creating design packages - one of my favorite solutions to that overwhelming-but-exciting growth you experience when your client base starts growing and you start to gain traction in your business.
To check out the written version of this lesson, visit www.alliemariedesign.com/blog/how-to-package-your-design-services
Welcome to my little corner of the internet! I’m Allison Burns, an experienced graphic and branding designer working from my home studio near Minneapolis, Minnesota. I founded my design studio, AllieMarie Design, in 2012 and since then, I have learned a thing or two about running a graphic design business. This audio course is all about the integral steps I took to make my business a success! If you enjoy this audio course and want to continue to get more personalized support as you grow your design business, check out the Designer Mentorship Program.