Brand Design Masters - Personal Branding, Creative Entrepreneurship, Small Business Marketing & Career Success for Designers

By Philip VanDusen

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For designers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and content creators who want to level up their careers and creative businesses. Hosted by Philip VanDusen, Brand Consultant and founder of BONFIRE, this show explores personal branding, content creation, freelancing, and creative career growth. Philip and his guests deliver practical coaching, strategies, and inspiration to help you market your work, attract new clients, grow your influence, and build long-term success. Covering personal branding, content creation, freelancing, digital marketing, and creative entrepreneurship, every episode is designed to support your growth as a creative professional in the Creative Economy.

Episode Date
Personal Branding Power Tips
Jun 11, 2025
The Best LinkedIn Video Strategy for 2025
Mar 17, 2025
10 Mistakes Small Businesses Will Make This Year
Mar 03, 2025
How to Get Your Content Recommended by ChatGPT and AI Tools
Feb 24, 2025
How to Find a Job in the Creative Industry
Feb 17, 2025
Networking Strategies for Designers and Entrepreneurs
Feb 10, 2025
Best Content Marketing Strategy for 2025
Feb 03, 2025
The Power of Brand Alignment with Brandon Coleman, Jr.
Jan 27, 2025
5 Steps from Designer to Creative Director
Jan 20, 2025
Experience Transformational Growth with Joseph Bojang
Jan 13, 2025
Demystifying Google Analytics with Amanda Webb
Jan 06, 2025
Mastering High Conversion Copywriting with Ash Chow
Dec 30, 2024
7 Ways to Future-Proof Your Career
Dec 23, 2024
David Brier - author, 'Rich Brand, Poor Brand'
Dec 16, 2024
Loren Greiff - Navigating the Job Market Today
Dec 09, 2024
How to Find Freelance Clients
Dec 02, 2024
Email List Building Strategies & Tips
Nov 25, 2024
Top 10 Branding Trends for Small Business in 2024
Nov 18, 2024
Unfiltered Career Advice for Creative Pros
Nov 11, 2024
Investing in Yourself: with Branding Expert Robert Smith
Nov 04, 2024
Maureen Clough - Ageism in the Tech Industry
Oct 28, 2024
Career Pivot Strategies for Creative Pros
Oct 21, 2024
How To Be More Confident as a Creative Pro
Oct 14, 2024
12 Trends in Social Media Marketing for 2024
Oct 07, 2024
Web Design Industry Report 2024
Sep 30, 2024
10 Best Practices for Small Business Networking
Sep 23, 2024
How to Use AI to Transform Your Agency
Sep 16, 2024
How to Get More Clients for Your Agency
Sep 09, 2024
How to Become a Creative Director
Sep 02, 2024
Overcoming Anxiety & Fear for Designers and Creative Pros
Aug 05, 2024
7 Secrets to Branding Your Small Business
Jun 05, 2024
Branding Project Process: Start to Finish
Jan 22, 2024
How to Write Website Copy That Converts
Jan 15, 2024
Creative Mental Fitness
Nov 20, 2023
Freelancing Success Power Tips
Nov 13, 2023
7 Things Designers Need to Know Today - Philip VanDusen
Nov 06, 2023
Mindset Mastery - Philip VanDusen
Oct 23, 2023
Ageism in Graphic Design - Philip VanDusen
Oct 09, 2023
7 Reasons to Join a Mastermind - Philip VanDusen
Oct 02, 2023
How To Build Authority Online - Philip VanDusen
Sep 25, 2023
How To Overcome Analysis Paralysis - Philip VanDusen
Sep 18, 2023
Top Success Strategies for 2023 - Philip VanDusen
Sep 11, 2023
Finding Your Creative Voice - Philip VanDusen
Sep 04, 2023
Unleashing Your Potential - Philip VanDusen
Aug 28, 2023
Making Money with Strategic Partnerships - Philip VanDusen
Aug 21, 2023
Freelancing Secrets - 10 Things You Need To Know
Aug 14, 2023
#1 Power Tip for Getting More Clients - Philip VanDusen
Aug 07, 2023
Branding Project Process - Philip VanDusen
Jul 31, 2023
15 Graphic Design Trends for 2023 - Philip VanDusen
Jul 24, 2023
The Best Marketing Strategy in 2023 - Philip VanDusen
Jul 17, 2023
Philip VanDusen - Advice for New Creative Directors - What Every Creative Director Needs to Do to Succeed
Jul 10, 2023
Philip VanDusen - The Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
Jul 03, 2023
Philip VanDusen - 5 Things That Can Hurt Your Brand
Jun 26, 2023
Philip VanDusen - 5 Reasons Why Freelancing Is the Future of Work
Jun 19, 2023
Philip VanDusen - The Pros and Cons of Co-Working Spaces - The Era of the Digital Nomad
Jun 12, 2023
Philip VanDusen - How To WIN New Design Clients - How to WIN New Business Pitches
Jun 05, 2023
Philip VanDusen - How to Get Your First 5000 Subscribers or More on YouTube or Your Blog
May 29, 2023
Philip VanDusen - How Far We’ve Come and Where We’re Going
May 22, 2023
Philip VanDusen - Why You Need To Stand for Something
May 15, 2023
Philip VanDusen - What Is Your Competitive Advantage - 8 Brand Differentiation Strategies
May 08, 2023
Philip VanDusen - Build Your Personal Brand POWER
May 01, 2023
Philip VanDusen - How to Achieve Your Business Goals with Social Media Marketing
Apr 24, 2023
Philip VanDusen - Naming Your Business
Apr 17, 2023
Philip VanDusen - Building Your Brand Pyramid for Entrepreneurs
Apr 10, 2023
Philip VanDusen - Communication Hierarchy
Apr 03, 2023
Philip VanDusen - Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
Mar 27, 2023
Philip VanDusen - 5 Reasons To Publish Content
Mar 20, 2023
Philip VanDusen - 14 Ways To Create An Iconic Brand and Business
Mar 13, 2023
Philip VanDusen - How to Deal with Difficult Clients
Mar 06, 2023
Philip VanDusen - 10 Ways To Increase Brand Awareness
Feb 27, 2023
Philip VanDusen - How To Build Authority Online
Feb 20, 2023
Philip VanDusen - 10 Time Management and Productivity Tips
Feb 13, 2023
Philip VanDusen - How to Hire a Copywriter for Your Business
Feb 06, 2023
Philip VanDusen - 12 Ways to Build Brand Loyalty for Your Small Business
Jan 30, 2023
Philip VanDusen - How To Get Started with Email Marketing
Jan 23, 2023
Philip VanDusen - What’s the ROI of Website Design?
Jan 16, 2023
Philip VanDusen - How To Grow an Audience + Build Your Authority
Jan 09, 2023
Philip VanDusen - How To Achieve Business Goals with Social Media
Jan 02, 2023
Philip VanDusen - 10 Ways to Conquer Impostor Syndrome
Dec 19, 2022
Philip VanDusen - 12 Ways to Use Video for Marketing
Dec 12, 2022
Philip VanDusen - 14 Super Powers for Success
Dec 05, 2022
Philip VanDusen - Time Management Power Tips
Nov 28, 2022
Philip VanDusen - A Mindset of Success and Abundance
Nov 21, 2022
Mauro Porcini, CDO, Pepsico - The Human Side of Innovation
Nov 14, 2022
Philip VanDusen - Ageism in Graphic Design
Oct 24, 2022
Richard Moore - The Power of LinkedIn and Why Creatives Need to Up Their Game
Oct 17, 2022
Janine Heinrichs - How a Poster a Day for a Year Led to TikTok Fame
Oct 10, 2022
Bob Gentle - A Journey of Transformation In Building A Business You Love
Oct 03, 2022
Kathy Oneto - Leaving Corporate, Part 5: Getting Your New Business Going
Sep 19, 2022
Kathy Oneto - Leaving Corporate Part 4: Getting Resourced and Building Your Business Infrastructure
Sep 12, 2022
Kathy Oneto - Leaving Corporate Part 3: What To Do Before You Pull The Plug
Sep 05, 2022
Kathy Oneto - Leaving Corporate Part 2: Recognizing It’s Time To Go
Aug 29, 2022
Kathy Oneto - Leaving Corporate Part 1: Owning Your Personal Brand Narrative
Aug 22, 2022
Olesya Luraschi - How Your Psychological Needs Affect Your Business’ Success
Aug 15, 2022
Mark Drager - What To Do When Your Agency Implodes
Aug 08, 2022
Lee Jackson - How the Pandemic Is Evolving Digital Events
Aug 01, 2022
Kristin Wilson - Kristin Literally Wrote the Book on Becoming a Digital Nomad
Jul 26, 2022
Brandon Birkmeyer - Leaving Corporate To Become a Brand Strategist and Podcast Coach
Jul 19, 2022
Chris Darafeev - From Youtube Guru to NFT Explorer: Chris' Business Journey
Jul 12, 2022
Louise Karch - Strategies for Naming Brands and Businesses
Jul 05, 2022
Stephanie Carter - A Verse on Being Diverse: Building a Media Platform Catered to a White Space in the Market
Apr 04, 2022
James Martin - Effort is Free: How To Become a Creative Solopreneur
Mar 28, 2022
Daniel Clydesdale & Eilidh Dunsire - Creating and marketing a successful interactive website design agency
Mar 21, 2022
Amy McGlinn - Catching Fire: Affecting Change Through Words and Work that Matters
Mar 14, 2022
Gabrielle Dolan - Storytelling Your Way to Business Success
Mar 07, 2022
Jenny Blake - Building Heart-based Businesses with Delightfully Tiny Teams
Feb 28, 2022
Von Glitschka - Old School: Successful Careers in Design and Illustration
Feb 21, 2022
Rachel Zorel - Leap Of Faith: Building A Small Award-Winning Agency in the Big NYC Market
Feb 14, 2022
Adam Erhart - From Flying Jets to Helping Brands Soar: Adam Erhart’s Journey from Pilot to Marketing Strategist
Feb 07, 2022
Allen Adamson - Focus and Forte: How Niching Down as an Agency Drives Success
Jan 31, 2022
Lauren Gonzalez - The Blueprint to Designing Your Success
Nov 15, 2021
Philip VanDusen - How to Find Content Ideas
Nov 08, 2021
Jozelle Tech - Rolling Into Success as a Creative Entrepreneur
Nov 01, 2021
Philip VanDusen - 7 Things They Don't Teach You in Design School
Oct 25, 2021
Christine Mau - Designing a Career in Design Thinking
Oct 18, 2021
Philip VanDusen - How to Grow Your Email List
Oct 11, 2021
Jesse Showalter - An Authority in Authenticity: Personal Branding That Puts a Premium on Genuinely Giving Real Value to Others
Oct 04, 2021
Philip VanDusen - Networking Tips for Designers and Creative Professionals
Sep 27, 2021
Laura Pearman - Living and Breathing Brands: Making Personal Brands Come Alive by Offering Creative Direction as an Experience
Sep 20, 2021
Philip VanDusen - 7 Biggest Website Mistakes Creative Professionals Make
Sep 13, 2021
Michael Janda - The Relationship Game: Building Real Personal Brand Connections
Sep 06, 2021
Philip VanDusen - The #1 Unicorn Skill For Creative Professionals
Aug 30, 2021
Omar Farook - Adapting A Refine Mantra in Branding and the Tech Space
Aug 23, 2021
Kathy Oneto - Building an Achievable and Sustainable Dream Career
May 24, 2021
Brigette Callahan - Powerpoint Specialist: The Power of Slide Presentations
May 17, 2021
Amy Woods - Maximum Marketing through Content Repurposing
May 10, 2021
Will Paterson - Designing the Future: How Technology Transforms the Design Industry
May 03, 2021
Oliver Duffy-Lee - Launching an Agency Business from Start-up to Scale-up
Apr 26, 2021
Michele Ronsen - Curiosity Creates Correct and Convincing Customer Avatars
Apr 19, 2021
Philip VanDusen - 10 Ways to Build More Confidence
Apr 12, 2021
Anne LaFollette - Late Career Pivot: From Corporate Employee to Digital Entrepreneur Making Multiple 6-Figures
Apr 05, 2021
James Mulvany - Building a Successful and Profitable Podcast
Jan 18, 2021
Zach Hesterberg - Using the “Lever Pulling Method” to Drive Sales and Profit
Jan 11, 2021
Matthew Mattola - author, “The Human Cloud” on the Future of Freelancing
Jan 04, 2021
Stephen Houraghan - Using Branding and Content To Differentiate Your Business
Dec 28, 2020
Marty Neumeier - How to Build a Winning Branding Agency
Dec 21, 2020
Jacob Cass - The Power of Content Marketing in the Creative Economy
Dec 14, 2020
Jonathan Christian - Using Story to Supercharge Your Marketing
Dec 07, 2020
Neal Shaffer - author, “The Age of Influence” discusses Influencer Marketing
Nov 30, 2020
Andy Storch - Networking and Relationship Building
Nov 23, 2020
Roger Edwards - Making the Leap From Corporate Life to Solopreneurship
Nov 16, 2020
Ian Paget - Building the Logo Geek Brand From Scratch
Jul 27, 2020
Chris Ducker Interview at Social Media Marketing World 2020
Jul 20, 2020
Daniel Scott, Adobe Training Expert - Building Your Personal Brand and the Future of Design Careers
Jul 13, 2020
Roberto Blake Interview at Social Media Marketing World 2020
Jul 06, 2020
Nicole Osborne Interview at Social Media Marketing World 2020
Jun 29, 2020
Natalie Hailey Interview at Social Media Marketing World 2020
Jun 22, 2020
Ben Amos Interview at Social Media Marketing World 2020
Jun 15, 2020
Gavin Bell Interview at Social Media Marketing World 2020
Jun 08, 2020
Clare Josa - How To Ditch Impostor Syndrome
Mar 31, 2020
Amy Landino - Being An Introvert Can Be A Super-Power
Mar 24, 2020
Philip VanDusen - Personal Branding Isn't That Hard
Mar 17, 2020
Chris Do - Bulletproofing Your Creative Career
Feb 14, 2020
Philip VanDusen - Are You Multi-Creative
Feb 14, 2020
Chris Ducker - Why Leaders Must Continue To Learn
Feb 14, 2020
Philip VanDusen - How To Have a Great Creative Career
Feb 14, 2020
Welcome to the Brand Design Masters Podcast with Philip VanDusen
Feb 14, 2020