Motion Hatch: Helping Motion Designers Do Better Business

By Hayley Akins

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Episodes: 107

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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.

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