If you’ve ever wondered how to take your design business from freelance to something more sustainable, today’s episode is for you. I had a great conversation with Kiri Mohan, who helps women freelancers with corporate backgrounds grow their businesses and regain more time for themselves. We touched on everything from finding higher-paying clients to achieving a better work-life balance, and there are so many helpful takeaways. Whether you’re in the process of scaling or just looking for ways to refine your business, you’ll find some valuable insights here.

You will learn:

• Key steps for transitioning from corporate life to a thriving freelance design business.
• How to attract high-paying clients and position yourself as a premium service provider.
• Strategies for setting and raising your rates confidently, without losing clients.
• Tips on maintaining work-life balance while scaling your design business.
• Mindset shifts that help freelancers break past income plateaus and avoid burnout.

Grab a cup of coffee, your notes, and get ready to redefine how you run your design business!

About Kiri:

Kiri Mohan helps women freelancers who have a background in the corporate world take their contractor business from surviving to thriving. Her Corporate2Contract Core and Collective programs guide women growing their freelance business to set them up for success, earn an income over six figures and get more time back in their day. Kiri knows that there is a way to have a career, a flexible schedule, and get paid what you deserve, and her framework teaches you to do that. When not working on her courses or leading women, she is podcasting (Freelance to Freedom Podcast) drinking tea and reading books.

Website: www.corporate2contract.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekirimohan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirimohan/

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Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-balanced-hustle-scale-your-business-with-work-life/id1634211553

Aventive Academy’s Resources:

Free Client Portal for Designers: https://aventiveacademy.com/client-portal/

The Wealthy Client Blueprint: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/

$12k Client Attraction Masterclass: https://aventiveacademy.com/attract-clients-workshop/

Join My Weekly Newsletter: https://aventive-academy.ck.page/0fc86a336f

12-Week Business Program for Designers: https://aventiveacademy.com/profit

Selling your design services shouldn’t feel overwhelming, but for many designers, it does. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to Tyler, New Zealand’s top online sales coach, who’s here to help you shift your mindset around sales and close more deals with ease. With over 15 years of experience, Tyler has guided countless solopreneurs and creatives to success through simple, actionable sales techniques. Together, we’re diving into what’s holding you back from landing more clients, charging what you’re worth, and confidently closing deals that fuel your business growth.

You will learn:

• How to overcome the fear of selling and build confidence
• Proven techniques for having effective sales conversations that convert
• Strategies to communicate the value of your design services without feeling pushy
• How to attract premium clients who see the value in what you offer
• Ways to consistently generate leads in the design industry

Grab a cup of coffee, your notes, and get ready to redefine how you run your design business!

About Tyler

Tyler is New Zealand’s most trusted online sales coach with 15 years of experience in sales. His extensive experience in corporate roles has set the foundation for his successful coaching business. Tyler specializes in helping online coaches and solopreneurs increase their sales by understanding the psychology of selling and building compelling offers and packages.

He empowers his clients with the confidence and skills to sell with ease, without feeling uncomfortable or forcing the sale. Living in a beautiful small town on the North Island of New Zealand with his wife and two young boys, Tyler enjoys cooking and occasionally playing online games with his son in his spare time.

Connect with Tyler:

https://offers.tylerarcherconsulting.com/sales-objections-made-easy

https://www.instagram.com/thetylerarcher/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerarchersalescoaching/

Aventive Academy’s Resources:

Free Client Portal for Designers: https://aventiveacademy.com/client-portal/

$12k Client Attraction Masterclass: https://aventiveacademy.com/attract-clients-workshop/

Join My Weekly Newsletter: https://aventive-academy.ck.page/0fc86a336f

The Wealthy Client Blueprint: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/

12-Week Business Program for Designers: https://aventiveacademy.com/profit

The Creative CEO Accelerator: https://aventiveacademy.com/accelerator

Chasing leads is exhausting, and it’s holding you back from growing your design business to its full potential. I’m sharing my approach to consistently attracting high paying clients without the constant hustle. Imagine having clients seek you out, ready to pay what you’re worth, without you ever having to chase them down. It’s all about positioning yourself as an authority, creating a magnetic brand, and leveraging strategies that bring clients to you on autopilot.

You will learn:

• How to establish yourself as the go-to expert in your niche and let clients come to you
• The secrets to building a brand identity that attracts high-value clients effortlessly
• Proven systems to generate leads automatically, so you can focus on designing
• Techniques to turn one-time clients into long-term relationships and consistent revenue

Grab a cup of coffee, your notes, and get ready to redefine how you run your design business!

AventiveAcademy’s Resources:

Free Client Portal for Designers: https://aventiveacademy.com/client-portal/

$12k Client Attraction Masterclass: https://aventiveacademy.com/attract-clients-workshop/

Join My Weekly Newsletter: https://aventive-academy.ck.page/0fc86a336f

The Wealthy Client Blueprint: ⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/wealthy-client/

12-Week Business Program for Designers: https://aventiveacademy.com/profit

The Creative CEO Accelerator: https://aventiveacademy.com/accelerator