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Creative Champs

Hosted by Kei Maye, educator and founder of the learning platform Creative Champs.The Creative Champs podcast serves as an honest, unfiltered resource to help you on your creative journeys.Powered by almost two decades of creative industry experience, this podcast has been designed to provide all the tools and support without the gatekeeping.Stories, experiences, lessons, tips all bundled into bite-sized chunks. So whether you're a freelancer, creative entrepreneur or work within the visual arts sector - this podcast has all the tools needed to give you a head start.


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S2 Ep 25: Final Episode of the Season from 2023-05-11T23:00

Hey all! I've had to make the decision to wrap up this season of the podcast to protect my schedule, my workload and my sanity. Massive thank you for your support and listenership! If you want to k...

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S2 Ep 24: Clients vs Customers from 2023-05-04T18:30

Hey all! In this episode we're going to be taking a look at the differences between clients and customers as well as the pros and cons of each in terms of navigating this and generating income. ...

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S2 Ep 23: "I can't do it like they can." from 2023-04-30T18:46:59

Hey all! In this episode we're going to be taking a look at how to work through those negative thoughts and feelings associated with execution of work, and how we match ourselves up to others - ...

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S2 Ep 22: Oof. This Is A Freestyle. from 2023-04-20T18:00

Hey all, apologies for skipping last week - life has been doing a LOT. Let's talk about it.


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S2 Ep 20: Fake Friends In The Industry from 2023-03-24T17:37:02

Hey all! This episode is all about dealing with fake friends in the industry, cliques and the feeling of wanting to be liked by everyone. We're gonna get into the nitty gritty in this episode!
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S2 Ep 19: "How Much Does Your Accountant Charge? from 2023-03-16T19:15

Hey all! This episode will be taking a look at all things to do with accounting! Well, some of it at least! I'll be explaining why I decided to opt with limited company ownership over being a so...

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S2 Ep 18: How To Handle Nightmare Clients from 2023-03-09T19:15

Hey all! This episode takes a summarised look at how to deal with those difficult client situations; you know, the ones that sometimes cause you to question your entire career. Let's get into it...

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S2 Ep 17: PMDD IS RUINING MY LIFE. from 2023-02-23T19:15

Hey all. PMDD has been kicking my butt's but for several years now and I'm ready to really talk about it. If you have deal with PMDD too - come on in, let's see how we can get through this without ...

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S2 Ep 16: For Those Who Do Everything, Everywhere, All At Once from 2023-02-16T19:15

Hey all! This episode is all about task prioritisation! As someone who identifies as half octopus, I understand all too well the urge to do many things at once, expecting magical things while sprea...

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S2 Ep 15: How To Build Your DIY Websites Faster from 2023-02-09T19:15

Hey all! This week's episode is all about helping you finally get those URL's open and ready for visitors. Many of us (myself included) have been guilty of sitting on those closed websites until...

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S2 Ep 14: Creators Over 25 Need Support Too. from 2023-02-03T19:25

Hey all! This week's episode is all about creators over 25 and the lack of support there is for creators in older age groups. It's not cool, never has been & I want to speak about it.

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S2 Ep 13: How I Create This Podcast: Laid-Back Method ;) from 2023-01-26T19:15

Hey all! In this episode I'll be sharing the ins and outs of how I created this podcast and keep it going. Recently, the community on IG said they wanted to hear how it's all done - so here we are!...

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S2 Ep 12: "Should I Share My Prices Upfront?!" from 2023-01-19T19:15

Hey all! This episode we're gonna be taking a look at the benefits of sharing your prices on your website as well as how to make this happen when you have different rates for different clients/proj...

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S2 Ep 11: The Stress of Late Payments (& tips to help) from 2023-01-12T19:15

Hey all, hope you're well! This episode was inspired by a tweet from the amazing baby girl that is Kelechi Okafor (@kelechnekoff) speaking about the fact that as creators, we have to expend so m...

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S2 Ep 10: Overcoming January Blues from 2023-01-05T19:05:17

Re-Upload! Apologies for the static on the previous version! This episode is all about navigating the dreaded January Blues that so many of us deal with year after year. This episode does tie in...

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S2 Ep 9: 2023 Pep & Prep from 2022-12-29T18:15:05

Happy New Year everyone! This is a round out to the year as we head into another new chapter - prepping ourselves for the new year and the things we want to explore. Hop in x



from 2022-12-15T19:30

In this episode, we're taking a look at ways that you can go ahead and share content that is valuable to your audience, regardless of how many years of experience you have behind you.

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S2 Ep 6: Let's Talk About A.I Art from 2022-12-08T18:33



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S2 EP 4: The Bad & The Ugly (Pt 1) from 2022-11-24T21:00



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S2 EP 1: What The Cockadoodee Has Been Going On?! from 2022-11-03T19:00

Creative Champs Podcast is hosted by creator & educator Kei Maye. 

Champs is a learning platform designed to help make life easier for creators and creative business owners from all walks ...

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Ep 60: Series Finale <3 from 2021-07-19T18:00

Hey Champs! This is the final episode of the first series here on the Podcast - hope you've enjoyed the series! As always, feel free to shoot over any suggestions or recommendations for podcast ...

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Ep 59: "I'm a visual creator...I don't want to be an entertainer." from 2021-07-12T18:00

Hey Champs! This episode is a frank one - all to do with recent announcements around Instagram and just existing as a visual creator on social media in general.

All opinions expressed in t...

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Ep 58: "They offered to pay me with pasta, fam." from 2021-07-05T18:00

Hey Champs! This is an 'over to you' episode where I read out anonymous content from the creative community. The topic of today's segment is all about being offered ridiculous things in exchange...

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Ep 57: "Client Said I Can't Share The Work Publicly...What Next?" from 2021-06-28T18:00

Hey Champs! This week we're talking about client project work that has been bound by the terms of a non-disclosure agreement. Are you wanting to share the work publicly or find a way to include ...

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Ep 56 "The Client Ghosted When It Was Time To Pay." from 2021-06-21T18:00

Hey Champs! This episode will be providing some pointers and preventative steps to deal with clients who ghost at different stages of the creative process.

This is easily one of the more a...

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Ep 55: 'More Than Just A Pretty Face' from 2021-06-14T18:00

Hey Champs! Hope you're enjoying the sunshine! This episode takes a closer look at the different components of a great design project, offering some tips on mastering your design skills to ampli...

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Ep 54: FIVERR. from 2021-06-07T18:00

Hey Champs! Phew this is a sticky one. This platform is consistently mentioned in visual art communities - with many freelancers unsure about whether or not they should set up shop on Fiverr. Listen

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Ep 53: 'The Client Rejected My Work' from 2021-05-24T18:00

Hey Champs! So this episode we're speaking all about client rejection. Ooof...how do we deal with the feelings surrounding said rejection to steer things in the most productive direction?

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Ep 52: What on EARTH is going on at Champs? from 2021-05-17T18:00

Hey Champs! This episode is a bit of an-hoc episode letting you all know what on Earth is happening behind the scenes. This week in particular has been absolutely jam-packed but it's not all in vai...

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Ep 51: How To Protect Your Digital Art & Design Work from 2021-05-10T18:00

Resources mentioned in this episode:

 

https://copyrightservice.co.uk/reg

Resources to use when searching for domain host providers to report copyright infringement and/or thef...

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Ep 50: Doing All The Things You Don't Wanna Do from 2021-05-03T18:00

Hey Champs! This episode is a trip down memory lane; a storytime about not really following your true path and honouring creative projects out of a false sense of necessity.

 

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Ep 49: Burnout & Vanity Metrics from 2021-04-26T18:00

Hey Champs. This episode we're taking a look at the other pandemic that's been sweeping the nation as of late - burnout.

Talking about the constant chasing of vanity metrics, engagement an...

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Ep 48: How Your Spending Style May Be Affecting What You Charge from 2021-04-19T18:00

Hey Champs! This episode we're gonna be taking a little look at spending styles and how these can affect how you go about setting rates for your services. This is to provide a little food for th...

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Ep 47: But They Don't Know What They Want!! from 2021-04-12T18:00

Hey Champs! This episode is taking a look at what you can do whenever a client doesn't seem to know what on Earth they want when seeking out a design project.

 

What should you do? W...

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Ep 46: How do I go about finding my own style as a creator? from 2021-04-05T18:00

Hey Champs! This episode is all about finding your own sense of style as a visual artist or designer - something that so many of us getting into spar matches with.

Let's take a look at thi...

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Ep 45: What Are My Options After Uni? from 2021-03-29T18:00

Hey Champs! This episode is taking a look at the different available options after graduating from your creative degree (or even if you pack in the course half way, whatever works for you)

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Ep 44: Let's Talk Business, Creators. from 2021-03-22T19:00

Creative students and graduates - do you feel like you were taught enough about the business side of the creative industry? Considering a large majority of creative students go on to become free...

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Ep 43: How To Get Experience On Your Own from 2021-03-15T19:00

Hey Champs! That age old annoying thing we have all gone through as creators at one point or another: needing experience to get experience & paying clients.

In this episode, I'll be sharin...

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Ep 42: Fast Track To Attracting Clients? from 2021-03-08T19:00

Hey Champs! This episode is all about the little things you can do and the tweaks you can make to attract clients to your creative business.

What this isn't - is a fast track. There are so...

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Ep 41: The Darker Side of Self-Employment from 2021-03-01T19:00

Hey Champs! So in this episode we'll be exploring the side of self employment that people rarely seem to speak on. The worries around time management and finances (to name but a few) touching on...

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Ep 40: THEFT from 2021-02-22T19:00

Hey Champs! This episode is all about theft. Theft of artwork, theft of content creation - plagiarism and regurgitation - all of which appears to be spiking up all over the place!

 

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Ep 39: Dealing With Chronic Pain. A Pain In The Bum. Literally. from 2021-02-15T19:00

Hey Champs. This is a fairly short episode just touching base and discussing chronic illness/pain and navigating them while you work.

I personally suffer from digestive and reproductive sy...

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Ep 38: 'What website provider should I use?!" from 2021-02-08T19:00

Sometimes when you have too much choice it can make things really difficult! This episode will take a deeper look into some of the website providers based on personal experience and useability.<...

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Ep 37: Top Tips For Creative Freelance Projects from 2021-02-01T19:00

As mentioned in the podcast episode 'How To Deal With Difficult Clients' masterclass is available for pre-order. Listen

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Ep 36 - ft @Aliyahart: Mates Rates & Exploitation from 2021-01-25T19:00

Hey Champs! We've got the first guest up on the podcast talking about all things mates rates and dealing with exploitation in the creative industry.

In conversation with the talented @aliy...

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Ep 35: It's 3AM - What's Going On?! from 2021-01-18T19:00

Hey Champs - this week's episode is slightly different...

Collectively, everyone's sleep patterns seem to be absolutely wrecked - may as well make an episode!

In this instalment, we'...

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Ep 34: Working For Exposure from 2021-01-11T19:00

 

Ooof this is a sticky one isn't it folx! Welcome back everyone! First episode of the year and we're pulling no punches! The topic is Working For Exposure - let's get into it.

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Ep 33: Final Episode for 2020 from 2020-12-14T18:34:24

Hey Champs! This is the final episode of the podcast for the year! This is a mini round up of what's to come, changes coming to the podcast and things to look forward to in the new year. Thank y...

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Ep 32: Too Sh*t To Charge from 2020-12-07T19:00

Hey Champs! This episode is taking a deeper look into those feelings of impostor syndrome and feeling as though you're not good enough to charge for the work you do.

 

Let's get into...

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Ep 31: Feeling Sh*tty About Selling from 2020-11-30T19:00

Mentioned in this episode: Mike Winnet - Youtube Link here.

 

 



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Ep 29: 'Hi. I am an introvert.' from 2020-11-15T19:00

Hey Champs! This episode takes a closer look at navigating the creative industry as an introvert - networking, attending social events and 'mingling.'

 

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Ep 28: "We're on top of each other!" from 2020-11-08T19:00

Hey Champs! This week has been a bit of a funny one for so many of us! This episode takes a closer look at the impact of social media and the feeling of 'overcrowding' and 'saturation' within the d...

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Ep 27: "But will saying no make me look bad?" from 2020-11-01T19:00

Hey Champs!

In this episode we're gonna be taking a dive into the fear of saying 'no' - and ways to overcome this! You have the right to have your boundaries respected and sometimes...this...

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Ep 26: You Want What You Want! from 2020-10-25T19:10:08

Hey all! This week's episode takes a look at the different things success means to different people. Not subscribing to society's overarching ideals of 'success' and what it looks like.

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Ep 25: Mates Rates from 2020-10-18T18:00

Hey all! This episode is all about the icky topic of 'mates rates' - do you charge your friends less? Do you expect them to pay full price like everyone else?

 

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Ep 24: Make Failure Your B*tch from 2020-10-11T18:00

Hey all! This episode is all about the crippling fear of failure. How many times have you stopped yourself from starting? How many times have you worried about falling flat on your face? This episo...

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Ep 23: 'But I don't want to work freelance!' from 2020-10-04T18:00

Hey Champs! This episode is for those of you who want to create for a living but for one reason or another, simply don't want to freelance!

So many of us have been conditioned to believe t...

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Ep 22: How I Worked Through The Industry from 2020-09-27T21:36:15

Hey all! I was asked on Instagram to speak a little more about my journey through different design fields and how I navigated this. Sharing this story in the hopes that it may jog some thoughts or ...

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Ep 21: Switching Careers (and why it's okay) from 2020-09-20T18:04:52

Hey everyone! This episode takes a look at pivoting, switching things up and exploring our different interests.

Who remembers being told to 'pick something and stick with it' for eternity?...

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Ep 20: Secure The Bag Without Guilt from 2020-09-13T18:00:24

Hey all! This episode is taking a look at securing the bag as an artist and dealing with the feelings of guilt and 'greed' that can come along with this.

Short and sweet - secure the bag, ...

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Ep 19: Lack Of Support For My Creative Dreams from 2020-09-06T17:00:24

Hey all - so this episode is a biggie. Taking a closer look at exploring creative practice with a lack of support from loved ones, as well as fear to go ahead and take that leap due to the false pe...

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Ep 18: The Truth About Print On Demand from 2020-08-31T09:53:23

Hey all, this episode is all about the wondrous world of Print On Demand, covering all the areas that aren't often spoken about. From payouts to delivery times - I've got you covered!

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Ep 17: "I'm worried my new rates will scare clients away." from 2020-08-23T17:00:15

Hey all, what it do? This episode is a follow on from the 'Anxious about raising rates' episode, talking a little more about the thought of scaring clients away, or dealing with resistance when ...

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Ep 16: Copycats & Poachers from 2020-08-16T17:00:09

Dealing with people who blatantly copy your ideas or your work is a pain in the bum. Dealing with poachers who jack your content and ride off into the sunset is another blemish - but this episod...

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Ep 15: Value Based Pricing (Price It Right Series) from 2020-08-09T17:00:13

Hey all! This episode is all about Value Based Pricing. What it is, how effective it is and how you can go about including this pricing strategy as part of your structure.

 

Looking ...

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Ep 14: Juggling Your Side Piece With Your Main Squeeze from 2020-08-02T17:00:09

Hey Champs!

This episode is all about juggling your creative endeavours, or 'side hustles' as they're more commonly known along with your jobs.

Offering some tips and strategies to h...

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Ep 13: Not All That Glitters Is Gold from 2020-07-26T17:00:06

Hey all, this is a story all about how my life got flipped turned upside do-

 

Okay so it's actually about the time I was faced with the decision between going for what may have been...

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Ep 12: 3 Tips To Stop Never Ending Revisions! from 2020-07-19T17:00:15

Hey all! Never ending revisions are the bane of any freelancers life - tune in for 3 top tips to minimise the endless back and forth. Giving you more time to work on other projects and snip away...

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Ep 11: Employed To Self Employment - Your Stories from 2020-07-12T17:00:09

Hey! So this episode is by you all! Sharing your stories about moving from employment to self employment and the things you've achieved as a result.

Thankyou all so much for submitting you...

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Ep 10: No Nonsense Guide To Collaborations from 2020-07-05T17:00:16

Hey all! This episode explores the different elements you will need to have successful collaborations, eliminating any nonsense that may try to crop up. Squashing all the disagreements and bull ...

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Ep 09: A Guide To Creative Contracts from 2020-06-28T17:00:15

Hey all! This episode covers all the necessary T's & C's. The agreements and all the 'paperworky' things in between.

From scope creep to non disclosure agreements, listen for a rundown on ...

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Ep 08: Why Did I Even Start This Whole Thing? from 2020-06-21T17:00:04

Hey all! In this episode I'm having a little chit chat with you about the motivation behind Creative Champs and what prompted me to create this platform.

This speaks about how my past expe...

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Ep 07: Your Freelance Horror Stories from 2020-06-14T17:00:15

In this episode, I will be reading out your freelance horror story submissions, sharing not just the low points - but also the lessons learned. Keep an eye (or ear out) for more call outs! Thank...

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Ep 06: How To Push Through Creative Block from 2020-06-07T17:00:09

This episodes explores in-depth methods and tips to navigate through those creative blocks that plague so many of us.

What do you do when you're working on a client project and your ideas ...

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Ep 05: Anxious About Raising Your Rates? (Price It Right Series) from 2020-05-31T17:00:02

This episode takes a look at the fears and anxiety behind raising rates, offering solutions and methods to apply these changes, communicate your value and get paid more for the work you do.

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Ep 04: How To Up Your Game As A Designer from 2020-05-24T05:00:02

If there are any topics you would like to be covered on the podcast in relation to the creative arts - drop an e-mail to hi@creativechamps.co or head over to the instagra...

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Ep 03: Epic Fail. I Got Taken For A Fool! from 2020-05-17T17:00:01

This episode is about that time I got taken for an absolute mug during a freelance design project.

I've also shared what this experience has taught me and how it has moulded me over the ye...

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Ep 02: Hourly Rates - Pricing & Formulas (Price It Right Series) from 2020-05-10T18:00:14

This is part of the Price It Right series, centred around pricing, rates and everything finance within the creative industry.

Episode 2 of the Champs podcast takes a closer look at hourly ...

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Ep 01: Thieves! Friendly Fraud & How To Beat It. from 2020-05-03T13:58:58

UPDATE May 2020: Since the recording of this episode in Feb 2020, Paypal have finally updated their seller protection policy for intangible items and digital goods which is fantastic news for vi...

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Ep 00: Introduction from 2019-12-17T19:00

Welcome to Creative Champs Podcast family! Expect episodes every Sunday, packed with valuable tidbits and helpful takeaways.


Look out for opportunities to be featured on the show - t...

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