S12 E16: Agency vs. Courses vs. Live Programs: How to Choose the Best Path to Scale Your Online Design Business with Shay Brown

In this week’s episode, Shay, the COO of Bucketlist Bombshells, joins me to discuss scalable business models for brand and web designers. We talk about the challenges designers face, such as revenue plateaus and burnout, and provide actionable insights on transitioning to more sustainable models, as well as the importance of defining a niche, raising rates, and creating recurring revenue through current clients and monthly membership models.Guest Name: Shay BrownGuest Website: bucketlistbombshells.comGuest IG/Connect in the DM’s: @bucketlistbombshellsLinks:Grab your FREE Dream Client Playbook to consistently land more clients & grow your revenue.Get booked out in your business and start generating $5k+ months: She's Fully Booked.Hit 6 figures and ready to scale? Join our small group coaching program. Tune into the Freedom Filled Life Podcast.-----The Design Minimind - Cohort 5 is now SOLD OUT.• Sign up to be notified - Applications for the next cohort open Nov 1st 2026.Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.*Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.*Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.*Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.**These are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission.Connect With Us:Our Free Facebook CommunityOur WebsitePodcast InstagramHello June Creative InstagramThe Design MinimindJoin The Creative Diaries (my email list)Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, brand identity design