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Have you ever been in a situation where a client puts you on the spot and asks you to discount your fees? In this article, I want to explore the psychology behind discounting, including what it communicates to our clients, why these requests are made in the first place, and the consequences of responding too quickly.

A strong design business isn’t built on creativity alone. It requires structure, commercial discipline, honest analysis and a willingness to keep refining the way the studio operates. In this article, we share seven of the most valuable takeaways from our insightful discussion with Studio Minosa.

For many of us running creative studios, it’s tempting to default to the things we feel we should be striving for: higher revenue, a bigger team, a new office, getting published, or winning awards. But none of that really means anything unless it ties back to the life you actually want to live. When you strip away the noise, the measures of success become deeply personal, sometimes confronting, but always clarifying.

Doing Less Can Achieve More

How I Reframed My Thoughts About This Important Activity

Collaboration Can Make Dreams Possible

Being Part of Something Bigger is Rewarding (on many levels)

How “No” Can Open The Door to a Better “Yes”

Success Isn’t Just About The Destination

I Mean, Who Really Reads the Contract?

Does Your Business Reflect Your Values?

My Journey To Making Money My Friend

My Love x Hate Relationship With Technology

Are You Ready To Make Magic Happen?