A bi-weekly programme hosted by Hayley Akins, discussing the business side of
animation and motion design. Hear from a wide range of voices within the industry
and get quality motion design advice and insight.
083: How to find direct clients using LinkedIn w/ Marc Lawrence
Do you use LinkedIn as a way to get direct clients? If you haven’t previously considered using this awesome platform, then this...
082: How to find direction and focus as a motion designer w/ Ross Plaskow
As a motion designer, it’s likely you have a lot of different skills. But knowing which projects to invest your time and energy in...
081: How to start a motion graphics studio w/ Mack Garrison from Dash Studio
Many motion designers dream of starting a motion graphics studio one day - but how do you know if it’s really the right decision for you?Are you...
080: How to Become a Feature Film Animator w/ Nikki Braine
Finding work with a major studio making feature films can seem daunting. You may wonder if your work is good enough. But what if it’s not your work that...
079: How to Use Branding to Get Your Ideal Clients w/ Hollie Arnett
How you brand yourself may be one of the most important parts of being a profitable motion designer. There are so many ways to go about it though. Do you brand...
078: How to Discover Your Unique Voice and Find Work You're Passionate About w/ Monique Wray
Sometimes we create outstanding work that doesn’t mean that much to us personally. Should you include it on your site anyway? Today’s guest suggests that we cut that...
077: How To Plan Your Best Motion Design Year Ever
It’s nice to get paid for your work. But for many of us, that’s not the ultimate reason we’re in this business. We need to find a purpose in what we do and...
076: How to Use Behance to Get More Clients w/ Felipe Vargas
Clients can come from many different places. And as a freelance motion designer, the more opportunities you have to find work the better. Today’s guest explains how...
075: How to Get Hired For Your Unique Motion Design Style w/ Jess Herrera
All of us have something unique to offer, something that sets us apart. Yet, many motion designers ignore that and become generalists instead. Today’s guest finds...
074 :How to Start Your Own Motion Design Studio w/ Joel Pilger
For those of us who start a motion design studio, we think it will lead to a new level of freedom. Before too long, we realize that it’s a business and that creativity...
073: How personal projects can influence your motion design career w/ Qais Sarhan
Do you ever feel that you have too much client work to focus on personal projects? It can be tough making the time for something that doesn’t bring you any direct...
072: The Future of the Motion Design Industry with Ryan Summers
Future of motion design There’s certainly a lot of unknowns in the world these days. This is true for the motion design industry as much as anything else. Long-term...
071: How To Go From Freelancer To Studio Owner w/ Karl Doran
How To Go From Freelancer To Studio Owner Freelance life can go from feast to famine in an instant. As a Motion Designer, it can be easy to get discouraged when your...
070: Why You Can’t Find Consistent Motion Design Clients with Hayley Akins
Why you can't find consistent motion design clients Freelance life can go from feast to famine in an instant. As a Motion Designer, it can be easy...
069: How to grow your freelance motion design business with Erica Gorochow
How to build your freelance business to just the right size. We'd all like to see our freelance motion design business grow. While you may work a lot on your own,...
068: How to charge for motion design with Kyle Hamrick and Hayley Akins
Coming up with a budget for clients and knowing what to charge for your motion design work is a common point of confusion. To shed some light on this, I’ve brought on...
067: Make money with animated gifs w/ Annie Wong AKA Headexplodie
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066: How to get motion design clients using your personal work w/ Nick DenBoer AKA Smearballs
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