Ep 15: Value Based Pricing (Price It Right Series)

Ep 04: How To Up Your Game As A Designer: This episode explores methods and things you need to strengthen your portfolio and delivery as a designer within the visual arts. Broken down into a few short steps, these tweaks are a game changer and will add even more seasoned food to your buffet. (Haha, I've got loads of these I need to get out of my system.) by Creative Champs

10 min listen

Ep 09: A Guide To Creative Contracts: Hey all! This episode covers all the necessary T's & C's. The agreements and all the 'paperworky' things in between. From scope creep to non disclosure agreements, listen for a rundown on the things you need to include in your creative contracts. by Creative Champs

17 min listen

Ep 12: 3 Tips To Stop Never Ending Revisions!: Hey all! Never ending revisions are the bane of any freelancers life - tune in for 3 top tips to minimise the endless back and forth. Giving you more time to work on other projects and snip away the unnecessary back and forth. For more content to help you on your creative journeys, head over to the instagram page @creative.champs created by @kei_maye. Love x by Creative Champs

10 min listen

Ep 06: How To Push Through Creative Block: This episodes explores in-depth methods and tips to navigate through those creative blocks that plague so many of us. What do you do when you're working on a client project and your ideas dry up, how do you go about getting the cogs spinning? Grab yourself a hot drink and let's get into it. by Creative Champs

13 min listen

Ep 00: Introduction: Welcome to Creative Champs Podcast family! Expect episodes every Sunday, packed with valuable tidbits and helpful takeaways. Look out for opportunities to be featured on the show - this is your platform as well! by Creative Champs

2 min listen

Ep 03: Epic Fail. I Got Taken For A Fool!: This episode is about that time I got taken for an absolute mug during a freelance design project. I've also shared what this experience has taught me and how it has moulded me over the years. Sometimes your crappiest experiences teach you your biggest lessons! This is a freelance horror tale from the crypt, grab a cuppa. by Creative Champs

12 min listen

Ep 05: Anxious About Raising Your Rates? (Price It Right Series): This episode takes a look at the fears and anxiety behind raising rates, offering solutions and methods to apply these changes, communicate your value and get paid more for the work you do. Grab a pen and get ready to take some notes! by Creative Champs

11 min listen

Ep 21: Switching Careers (and why it's okay) by Creative Champs

13 min listen

Ep 20: Secure The Bag Without Guilt: Hey all! This episode is taking a look at securing the bag as an artist and dealing with the feelings of guilt and 'greed' that can come along with this. Short and sweet - secure the bag, friend! by Creative Champs

13 min listen

Ep 13: Not All That Glitters Is Gold: Hey all, this is a story all about how my life got flipped turned upside do- Okay so it's actually about the time I was faced with the decision between going for what may have been a 'big' opportunity or listening to my gut that was telling me something wasn't quite right. Who can relate? by Creative Champs

13 min listen

Ep 50: Doing All The Things You Don't Wanna Do: Hey Champs! This episode is a trip down memory lane; a storytime about not really following your true path and honouring creative projects out of a false sense of necessity. Let's get into it! by Creative Champs

15 min listen

Ep 01: Thieves! Friendly Fraud & How To Beat It.: There isn't a single thing friendly about 'friendly fraud.' Also known as 'chargeback scams', this type of fraud can stunt your finances and negatively impact your creative business. UPDATE May 2020: Since the recording of this episode in Feb 2020, Paypal have finally updated their seller protection policy for intangible items and digital goods which is fantastic news for visual artists and designers. The tips outlined in this episode still apply as a method of safeguarding and to equip you with the evidence and material you will need in case of a chargeback attempt. As creative freelancers or creators of digital services and goods, the risk of friendly fraud is significantly higher as you receive money for the production of intangible items. This episode will break down the ins and outs of friendly fraud, how it's all done and how you can prevent it. by Creative Champs

10 min listen

Ep 07: Your Freelance Horror Stories: In this episode, I will be reading out your freelance horror story submissions, sharing not just the low points - but also the lessons learned. Keep an eye (or ear out) for more call outs! Thank you to everyone who contributed to this episode, you are affecting positive change in the creative community! If there is anything you would like to be covered in any upcoming podcast episodes, send an e-mail over to hi@creativechamps.co or get in touch over on instagram @creative.champs x by Creative Champs

14 min listen

Ep 15: Value Based Pricing (Price It Right Series): Hey all! This episode is all about Value Based Pricing. What it is, how effective it is and how you can go about including this pricing strategy as part of your structure. Looking for formulas to work out your own rates across different pricing methods? On August 11, not only will the Creative Champs website be open, but the Creative Pricing Formula kit will also be up for grabs. You'll be able to do away with your pricing stresses once and for all! by Creative Champs

9 min listen

Ep 02: Hourly Rates - Pricing & Formulas (Price It Right Series): This is part of the Price It Right series, centred around pricing, rates and everything finance within the creative industry. Episode 2 of the Champs podcast takes a closer look at hourly rates as a pricing method for freelancers. Exploring the pros and cons of this pricing model. If you're wondering how to go about setting your own hourly rates - I've got something to help you do just that - so grab yourself a biro and get ready to take notes! by Creative Champs

11 min listen

Ep 28: "We're on top of each other!": Hey Champs! This week has been a bit of a funny one for so many of us! This episode takes a closer look at the impact of social media and the feeling of 'overcrowding' and 'saturation' within the digital space. by Creative Champs

14 min listen

Ep 23: 'But I don't want to work freelance!': Hey Champs! This episode is for those of you who want to create for a living but for one reason or another, simply don't want to freelance! So many of us have been conditioned to believe that one HAS to work freelance to make any sort of headway - I'm here to tell you that's simply not true! Let's get into it. by Creative Champs

10 min listen

Ep 11: Employed To Self Employment - Your Stories: Hey! So this episode is by you all! Sharing your stories about moving from employment to self employment and the things you've achieved as a result. Thankyou all so much for submitting your experiences! Listed below are the handles of those mentioned in this episode (in no particular order): Instagram @mi_handyman @freshandfearless_uk @marca_design_ @rochellecreative @knttd_london @elizabethrachael @dasilvadesign @boomproductionservices by Creative Champs

22 min listen

Ep 10: No Nonsense Guide To Collaborations: Hey all! This episode explores the different elements you will need to have successful collaborations, eliminating any nonsense that may try to crop up. Squashing all the disagreements and bull from the equation to make way for progressive and peaceful working relationships. by Creative Champs

10 min listen

Ep 24: Make Failure Your B*tch: Hey all! This episode is all about the crippling fear of failure. How many times have you stopped yourself from starting? How many times have you worried about falling flat on your face? This episode is a quick message for you. by Creative Champs

8 min listen

Ep 22: How I Worked Through The Industry: Hey all! I was asked on Instagram to speak a little more about my journey through different design fields and how I navigated this. Sharing this story in the hopes that it may jog some thoughts or ideas to help you slide tackle your way through too. by Creative Champs

15 min listen

Ep 14: Juggling Your Side Piece With Your Main Squeeze: Hey Champs! This episode is all about juggling your creative endeavours, or 'side hustles' as they're more commonly known along with your jobs. Offering some tips and strategies to help you manage and structure your time to help you get the best out of yourself throughout the process. by Creative Champs

10 min listen

Ep 38: 'What website provider should I use?!": Sometimes when you have too much choice it can make things really difficult! This episode will take a deeper look into some of the website providers based on personal experience and useability. Hope this helps! If there's anything you would like to be featured or spoken about on the podcast then feel free to send an e-mail over to hi@creativechamps.co by Creative Champs

25 min listen

Ep 18: The Truth About Print On Demand: Hey all, this episode is all about the wondrous world of Print On Demand, covering all the areas that aren't often spoken about. From payouts to delivery times - I've got you covered! Please feel free to get in touch if there is something you want to be covered on the Champs podcast, either via DM on Instagram (@creative.champs) or via e-mail - hi@creativechamps.co Love x by Creative Champs

17 min listen

Ep 08: Why Did I Even Start This Whole Thing?: Hey all! In this episode I'm having a little chit chat with you about the motivation behind Creative Champs and what prompted me to create this platform. This speaks about how my past experiences led to this moment in time and how Champs will attempt to affect positive change in the creative community! by Creative Champs

17 min listen

Ep 19: Lack Of Support For My Creative Dreams: Hey all - so this episode is a biggie. Taking a closer look at exploring creative practice with a lack of support from loved ones, as well as fear to go ahead and take that leap due to the false perception of 'job security' - a lot to dig into! by Creative Champs

20 min listen

Ep 36 - ft @Aliyahart: Mates Rates & Exploitation: Hey Champs! We've got the first guest up on the podcast talking about all things mates rates and dealing with exploitation in the creative industry. In conversation with the talented @aliyahart (Instagram) - check out Aliyah's work and platforms over at: https://linktr.ee/aliyahart by Creative Champs

27 min listen

Ep 31: Feeling Sh*tty About Selling: Hey Champs! This episode is all about the 'S' word. Selling. Talking about those icky feelings some people may have, or those feelings of discomfort around selling - let's get into it. by Creative Champs

19 min listen

Ep 17: "I'm worried my new rates will scare clients away.": Hey all, what it do? This episode is a follow on from the 'Anxious about raising rates' episode, talking a little more about the thought of scaring clients away, or dealing with resistance when raising your rates. Mentioned in this episode is the Creative Pricing Formula Kit with straight up formulas for a number of pricing strategies (all of which have been carrying me for over half of my creative career). Currently available at an introductory rate until Sep 11. Head over to creativechamps.co/pricing-formula-kit for more details on the bundle - and if you have any questions that aren't answered there, drop an e-mail over to hi@creativechamps.co xx by Creative Champs

15 min listen

Ep 45: What Are My Options After Uni?: Hey Champs! This episode is taking a look at the different available options after graduating from your creative degree (or even if you pack in the course half way, whatever works for you) Detailing some of the routes one can take outside of corporate routes that aren't actually a desirable option for many creators. Let's get into it. Champs Instagram: @creative.champs by Creative Champs

16 min listen

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