Motion Hatch: Helping Motion Designers Do Better Business
By Hayley Akins
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Motion Hatch is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by veteran motion designer Hayley Akins, discussing the business side of animation and motion design that so many creatives struggle with.
Offering quality practical advice and insight for freelance, full-time or aspiring animators, illustrators and motion designers, hear from a wide range of voices within the industry, including how leading animators started out, tips on managing your business and career advice.
For more info on how to take control of your motion graphics career and to join our community of amazing, talented designers, head over to http://motionhatch.com.
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Copy what I told this studio owner to get more clients w/ Doodledo
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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These motion designers built TWO successful studios w/ Illo and Algo
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Is this the best business model for motion designers in 2025? | Q&A
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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How I'd build a successful motion design business in 2025
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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What’s working RIGHT NOW to get freelance clients?
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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BONUS: Do mograph events help you get clients? w/ Jess Herrera
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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We're taking a break...
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Studio owner's advice on getting hired and starting an animation studio w/ Flow Creative
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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AI is here. Future-proof your motion design career w/ Curious Refuge
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Unreal Engine, Fortnite and Netflix: My Journey to Indie Film Director w/ HaZimation
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May 23, 2024 |
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Balancing parenthood and productivity as a motion designer
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May 09, 2024 |
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Negotiation Expert’s Secrets to Dealing with Tough Clients w/ Kwame Christian
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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How Jessica Hische's network led her to Wes Anderson
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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This motion designer made $500,000 in his first year w/ Kevin Rapp
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Season Two Trailer
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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BIG NEWS! The podcast is back!
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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101: How to niche down as a motion designer w/ Giuseppe Forestieri
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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100: Lessons learnt from making 100 podcast episodes w/ Hayley Akins
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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99: How to create motion design side projects that complement your day job w/ Charli Marie
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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98: How Giant Ant became a leading motion design studio w/ Jay Grandin
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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097: How to make six figures as a motion designer w/ John Filipkowski
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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096: How to scale your income through productized services w/ Brad Hussey
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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095: How to make passive income as a motion designer w/ Justin Archer
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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094: How to get signed by a motion graphic design agent w/ Drew Melton
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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093: How to work effectively with difficult clients w/ Ryan Koral
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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092: How to use brand strategy to grow your motion design business w/ Melinda Livsey
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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091: How to grow a motion design studio and become known for your signature style w/ Cabeza Patata
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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090: Ageing in animation w/ Hannah Lau Walker and Helen Piercy
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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089: Time management tips for motion designers w/ Matt Ragland
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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088: How to use Clubhouse effectively as a motion designer
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May 25, 2021 |
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087: How to get hired by big motion design studios
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May 11, 2021 |
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086: How to start a niche motion design studio w/ Roxy Vélez
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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085: How to start a side-hustle as a motion designer w/ Mary Hawkins
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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084: What does IR35 mean for UK motion design freelancers? w/ Andy Chamberlain
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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083: How to find direct clients using LinkedIn w/ Marc Lawrence
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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082: How to find direction and focus as a motion designer w/ Ross Plaskow
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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081: Should you start your own motion design studio? w/ Mack Garrison
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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080: How to Become a Feature Film Animator w/ Nikki Braine
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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079: How To Use Branding To Get Your Ideal Clients w/ Hollie Arnett
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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078: How to discover your unique voice and find work you're passionate about w/ Monique Wray
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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077: How To Plan Your Best Year Ever
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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076: How to use Behance to get more clients w/ Felipe Vargas
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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075: How to get hired for your unique style w/ Jess Herrera
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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074 :How to Start Your Own Motion Design Studio w/ Joel Pilger
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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073 : How to Leverage Personal Projects to Improve Your Motion Design Career w/ Qais Sarhan
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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072: The Future of the Motion Design Industry w/ Ryan Summers
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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071: How To Go From Freelancer To Studio Owner w/ Karl Doran
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Sep 08, 2020 |
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070: Why You Can’t Find Consistent Clients
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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069: How to grow your freelance motion design business with Erica Gorochow
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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068: How to charge for motion design with Kyle Hamrick and Hayley Akins
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Jun 09, 2020 |
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067: Make money with animated gifs w/ Annie Wong AKA Headexplodie
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May 26, 2020 |
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066: How to get motion design clients using your personal work w/ Nick DenBoer AKA Smearballs
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May 12, 2020 |
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065: How to use Instagram as a motion designer w/ Sam Burton
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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064: How to price your work as a motion designer w/ Blair Enns
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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063: How to deal with anxiety during uncertain times w/ Dr Anna Symonds
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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062: The number one thing that changed my motion design career w/ Hayley Akins
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Mar 17, 2020 |
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061: How to get into the tech industry as a motion designer w/ Sharon Harris
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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060: How to use partnerships, strategy and content to get more clients w/ Philip Van Dusen
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Feb 18, 2020 |
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059: How to use YouTube to grow your motion design business w/ Ben Marriott
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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058: How to build a sustainable career in Motion Design w/ Brian Gossett
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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057: VR in motion design w/ Colin and Rosie
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Jan 07, 2020 |
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056: Leveraging teamwork to make passion projects a reality w/ Zac Dixon
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Dec 17, 2019 |
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E55: 7 reasons not to freelance w/ Michael Jones
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Dec 03, 2019 |
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054: How to promote and market yourself as a motion designer w/ Nick Campbell
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Nov 19, 2019 |
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053: How to become a motion graphic designer in 11 Weeks w/ Chris Field
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Nov 05, 2019 |
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052: 3 tips to help you achieve your motion design career goals w/ Hayley Akins
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Oct 22, 2019 |
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051: The power of in person motion design meetups and events w/ Allison Butler
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Oct 08, 2019 |
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050: How to create the freedom to work on personal projects w/ Beeple
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Sep 24, 2019 |
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049: How to boost your motion design career with side projects w/ Kyle T. Webster
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Sep 10, 2019 |
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048: How to be an Art Director for Motion Design w/ Nidia Dias
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Aug 27, 2019 |
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047: Why pre production is important to us and our clients w/ Evan Abrams
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Aug 13, 2019 |
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046: How to get unstuck when you’re feeling overwhelmed w/ Jess and Christopher
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Jul 30, 2019 |
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045: Why you don’t need a formal education to be a successful motion designer w/ EJ Hassenfratz
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Jul 16, 2019 |
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044: Change your mindset and build an intentional career w/ Sander Van Dijk
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Jul 02, 2019 |
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043: How to turn your Motion Design skills into smart income with YouTube w/ Premiere Gal
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Jun 18, 2019 |
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042: How to attract your ideal client with content marketing w/ Andrew & Pete
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Jun 04, 2019 |
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041: Parenting as a freelancer w/ Doing it for the kids
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May 21, 2019 |
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040: How to use social media to get more clients w/ Golden Wolf
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May 07, 2019 |
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039: How to get better clients and scale your business w/ Greg Hickman
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Apr 23, 2019 |
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038: Getting started as a freelance motion designer w/ Donna McAvoy
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Apr 16, 2019 |
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037: Making Money in Mograph Part 6 w/ Hannah Jacobs
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Apr 09, 2019 |
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036: Making Money in Mograph Part 5 w/ Victoria Nece
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Mar 26, 2019 |
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035: How to Network and Make Industry Friends w/ Marsha Shandur
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Mar 12, 2019 |
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034: Making Money in Mograph Part 4 w/ Matthew Encina
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Feb 26, 2019 |
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033: Making Money in Mograph Part 3 w/ Jake Bartlett
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Feb 12, 2019 |
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032: Making Money in Mograph Part 2 w/ Zack Lovatt - Technical Director
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Jan 29, 2019 |
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031: Making Money in Mograph Part 1 w/ Adam Plouff - Battleaxe
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Jan 15, 2019 |
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030: One year of Motion Hatch what we have learned so far
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Jan 01, 2019 |
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029: How to use LinkedIn to get direct clients w/ Mair Perkins
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Dec 18, 2018 |
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028: How to make sure you're on the right track in your career w/ Joe Donaldson
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Dec 04, 2018 |
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027: How to work from anywhere and follow your passions w/ Laura Peña
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Nov 20, 2018 |
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026: How to create habits that will help your career
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Nov 06, 2018 |
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025: How to get hired by companies like Facebook as a motion designer w/ Sabrina Curry
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Oct 23, 2018 |
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024: A legal crash course for motion designers w/ Jamie Lieberman
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Oct 09, 2018 |
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023: How to find & grow community as a freelancer w/ Jorge Canedo AKA Jr.canest
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Oct 02, 2018 |
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022: Art school vs online courses: The pros & cons w/ Dorca Musseb & Ryan Summers
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Sep 18, 2018 |
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021: How to shape the life you want through your freelance business w/ Tom Davis
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Sep 04, 2018 |
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020: 6 tips to avoid burnout and achieve your goals
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Jun 19, 2018 |
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019: How to use your network to move your career forward w/ Caitlin Cadieux
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May 29, 2018 |
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018: When is the right time to make a career turn? w/ Michelle Higa Fox
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May 15, 2018 |
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017: What Is GDPR And Why Do You Need To Know About It? w/ Silvia Baumgart
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May 01, 2018 |
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016: How Niching Down Can Help You Get More Clients w/ Jess Peterson
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Apr 17, 2018 |
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015: How To Protect Your Work As A Motion Designer w/ Silvia Baumgart
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Apr 03, 2018 |
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014: What You Need To Know About Intellectual Property & Contracts As A Motion Designer w/ Silvia Baumgart
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Mar 20, 2018 |
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013: How To Think About Sound Design & Music As An Animator w/ Wesley Slover
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Mar 06, 2018 |
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012: How To Make The Leap From Full Time To Freelance w/ Mitch Myers
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Feb 19, 2018 |
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011: How To Transition From Freelancer To Studio Owner w/ TJ Kearney of Oddfellows & Instrument
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Feb 06, 2018 |
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010: How You Think Of Your Freelance Business Matters w/ Chris Do
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Jan 23, 2018 |
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009: What You Need To Know About Accounting As A Freelancer w/ Emily Coltman of FreeAgent
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Jan 09, 2018 |
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008: The Most Important Freelance Lessons From 2017: Christmas Special w/ Austin Saylor
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Dec 19, 2017 |
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007: What You Need To Know Before Starting A Creative Partnership w/ Wednesday Studio
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Dec 05, 2017 |
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006: How To Build A Motion Design Career That Works For You w/ Joey Korenman of School of Motion
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Nov 28, 2017 |
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005: How To Balance Personal With Paid Work To Be The Best Designer Possible w/ Irene Feleo
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Nov 21, 2017 |
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004: Why Collaboration Is The Best Investment You Can Make w/ Andrew Embury
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Nov 14, 2017 |
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003: How To Travel The World As A Freelancer w/ Magoz
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Nov 06, 2017 |
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002: What You Need To Be Asking Potential Clients Before Starting Work w/ Lilian Darmono
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Nov 06, 2017 |
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001: Weathering The Ups & Downs of Life as a Freelancer w/ Lilian Darmono
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Nov 06, 2017 |
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000: Introducing Motion Hatch
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Nov 03, 2017 |