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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 19 MIN

How I Started Kunshuis (And I’d Do It All Again Today)

from BEYOND Design: 20% Is Design — Here’s the Rest · host Nelett Loubser

Send us Fan MailThis is the most requested episode I get: how I started Kunshuis.I’m taking you back to 2009/2010 — the spare-bedroom days, after-hours work, the awkward phone calls, the “Eish… I hope this works” moments… and the simple things I did that still matter today.In this episode, I share what I did first to get clients, why I didn’t niche (and why I don’t regret it), the small habits that made me feel like a proper professional, and how human connection became the lifeline of my business. If you’re starting out, starting again, or you’re craving a calmer way to build your freelance life… this one’s for you. 🖤 Get the full show notes (plus links + resources) here Thanks for listening to BEYOND Design ✨If this episode spoke to you, here are a few ways to keep the conversation going:Website & Resources → kunshuis.comShop creative tools → The Kunshuis CollectiveShow notes & blogs → kunshuis.com/blogFree support for creatives:21-Day Creative Reset ChallengeDownload: Asking Better Questions (Client Guide)🖤 My favourite tools for life + business:The Playbook Planner — your creative sidekick for focus + flowThe Playbook Desk — a Notion-powered space to run your freelance business with easeLet’s connect & stay inspired:📸 Instagram Join the Beyond Design Room on FacebookBecause design is only 20%… the rest is life.Thanks for being here, friend. You’re not alone in this journey—let’s design it together.

Send us Fan Mail This is the most requested episode I get: how I started Kunshuis. I’m taking you back to 2009/2010 — the spare-bedroom days, after-hours work, the awkward phone calls, the “Eish… I hope this works” moments… and the simple things I did that still matter today. In this episode, I share what I did first to get clients, why I didn’t niche (and why I don’t regret it), the small habits that made me feel like a proper professional, and how human connection became the lifeline of my ...

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