Join Chris Do as he chats with Anna Dower and Emma Kate, co-founders of Designer Boss, about their journey from freelance designers to successful summit hosts.
In this episode, they break down how they created the Designer Boss Summit, grew a global community, and balanced free vs. paid content to monetize their platform.
Get insider tips on marketing, securing big-name speakers, and using themed events to boost engagement. Perfect for creatives looking to turn their passion into a thriving business.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Our Guests
2:15 - From Freelancers to Summit Organizers
6:40 - Monetizing with Free vs. Paid Content
12:50 - Growing a Global Design Community
19:10 - Attracting High-Profile Speakers
25:30 - Boosting Engagement with Summit Themes
32:45 - Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Brand
40:15 - Lessons for Aspiring Creative Entrepreneurs
42:00 - Outro
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