The Logo Designer Who Said No to the Agency Life and Won

Summary In this engaging conversation, Ivy Malik and James Barnard explore the intricacies of building a successful design business, the importance of networking, and the transformative power of social media. James shares his journey from struggling with sales to establishing a team and leveraging social media for client acquisition. They discuss the challenges of public speaking, the impact of imposter syndrome, and the strategies for creating engaging content. The conversation concludes with James's current obsession with designing a deck of cards, highlighting his creative aspirations. About Ivy: Ivy Malik helps creatives and coaches step into premium pricing, high-value sales, and effortless business growth. All without overworking, undercharging, or second-guessing their worth. With 19+ years of business experience, she combines pricing psychology, sales strategy, and intuitive coaching to help her clients raise their rates, attract premium clients, and scale with confidence. Through Ivy Malik Coaching, she teaches entrepreneurs how to sell with ease, align their business with their energy, and multiply their revenue without force or burnout If you enjoyed this conversation, please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review, it really helps more people discover the show. Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you enjoyed the flight. Find me on: Website: https://ivymalik.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivymalikofficial/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivymalik/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ivymalikofficial You can also tag the show and share your thoughts, I always love hearing what resonated with you.    About James Barnard: James Barnard is an award-winning logo and visual identity designer, educator, and speaker. With over 15 years of experience at major UK publications like The Daily Telegraph and Hearst Magazines, he now runs his studio, Barnard Co., from the Gold Coast, Australia. James balances client work with design education, creating content for an audience of 900K+ and speaking at global events like Adobe MAX. His mission is to craft logos with meaning and help the next generation of designers master their craft. In this episode: Website https://barnard.co