In this weeks episode, I'm chatting with my friend Amanda, owner of Poised Avenue Studio, who specializes in stationery, print design, and design licensing.
We talk about why print still matters in a world of digital noise and AI, how tactile collateral can strengthen a brand experience, and how to educate your clients on print and all the possibilities it opens up to elevate their brand presence beyond just digital.

Guest Name: Amanda DeWoody

Guest Substack: amandadewoody.substack.com

Guest Social: @poisedavenue

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In this week's episode, I talk with brand leader and author Anthony Reeves, who has led the creative teams for major brands like Amazon, Airbnb, Kohler, and more. We talk about his book, Eat the Donkey, what inspired the title, and the idea of making hard short-term choices for long-term success. We also talk about AI and his take on how both small and large companies should be using it while still preserving that human element.

Guest Name: Anthony Reeves

Guest Website: anthonyreeves.co

Guest Linkedin: Connect with Anthony

Eat the Donkey Book: Buy on Amazon

Links:

The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers

Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well)

Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership.

Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.*

Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.*

Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.*

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In this solo episode, I chat about my new mini version of the Minimind (the Mirco Mind) and share what we cover in the 4 month program kicking off in August! I also share real pricing & wins from my Design Minimind Program and what they are charging. They discuss the projects they are booking and what they are charging.

Interested in the upcoming Micro Mind (mini 4-month Minimind)? Applications for are now open and live! Apply here

00:00 Intro & overview of the mini Minimind program (The Mirco Mind!)

07:25: Reading student screenshots | What designers are charging.

Links:

The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers

Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well)

Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership.

Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.*

Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.*

Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.*

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.*

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In this week’s episode, I have SEO and AI search strategist Julia back on the podcast to talk about how designers can show up in AI search results like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, and more. We also discuss how AI search overlaps with traditional SEO, and some practical tips and actionable steps you can take to improve your visibility and increase your chances of showing up in AI-generated search results.

Guest Name: Julia Bocchese

Guest Website: juliareneeconsulting.com

Guest Social: @juliareneeconsulting

Episodes Mentioned:

S12E9: Demystifying SEO for Web Designers—SEO Q&A with Julia Bocchese

Links:

The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers

Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well)

Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership.

Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.*

Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.*

Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.*

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.*

*Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission.

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In this episode, I chat with Ashton Hauff, brand strategist and co-founder of The Good Kids, a branding agency in North Dakota. Ashton talks about their "Slingshot Method," a three-phase process covering strategy, creative, and rollout, and why having a clear system in place makes such a difference in how projects run. We also get into the DACI model, which helps clarify internal roles and approval processes for clients during the project, plus practical strategies for handling client anxiety and keeping the project experience smooth for everyone involved.

Guest Name: Ashton Hauff

Guest Website: thegoodkids.co

Resources: thegoodkids.co/category/resources

Guest Social: @thegoodkids / @ashtonhauff

Guest LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashtonhauff

Podcasts: The Brand Archive & Brand in Motion

Links:

The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers

Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well)

Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership.

Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.*

Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.*

Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.*

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.*

*These are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission.

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In this solo episode, I'm chatting all about pricing—when it's time to raise your rates, the steps to do it, how to communicate price changes to existing clients, new inquiries, and referrals, and the common mistakes I see designers make along the way, including sharing a few of my own mistakes I have learned from!

Also I have an exciting announcement! - The Mini Minimind (The first ever Micromind) will start on Aug 3, 2026 with applications opening June 1, 2026! If you're interested or just have questions about it, send me a DM over on Instagram @hellojunecreative!

Timestamps:

01:29 - The first Micromind cohort announcement & sharing past student wins

12:00 - How to Raise Your Prices

Links:

The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers

Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well)

Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership.

Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.*

Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.*

Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.*

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.*

*Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission.

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In this weeks episode I'm chatting with fellow design business owner and mom of three Sydney of Rouse Design Studio in a fun Q&A style all about motherhood and business, and also how we both live on land and raising animals and what that brings into the mix as well.

Guest Name: Sydney Walden (Rouse Design Studio)

Guest Website: rousedesignstudio.com

Guest Social: @rousedesignstudio

Links:

The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers

Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well)

Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership.

Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.*

Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.*

Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.*

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.*

*Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission.

Connect With Us:

Our Free Facebook Community

Our Website

Podcast Instagram

Hello June Creative Instagram

The Design Minimind

Join The Creative Diaries (my email list)

Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

Running a business means you're constantly evolving, and in this solo episode I'm sharing with you guys what that's looked like for me lately, what I've outgrown, what I've let go of, and what's working in this season of business for me and my micro agency model.

Also if you're curious to learn more about Scale with Confidence send me a DM on insta @hellojunecreative!

Links:

The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designers

Download my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well)

Become a member with Editorial Stick images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership.

Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.*

Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.*

Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.*

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.*

*Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission.

Connect With Us:

Our Free Facebook Community

Our Website

Podcast Instagram

Hello June Creative Instagram

The Design Minimind

Join The Creative Diaries (my email list)

Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design