184: From Multiple Part-Time Jobs to Going Full Time as a Brand and Website Designer (+ Increasing Her Income Every Month!) with Stephanie Duke

Today I’m chatting with a friend and member of my Booked Out Designer community, Stephanie Duke! We first connected in 2019 before I ever made Booked Out Designer because she was one of the people I “interviewed” about what they needed help with in their business. Since then, she’s been a long-time podcast listener, and eventually joined Booked Out Designer and has had HUGE WINS from the course. I just love Stephanie, and I think her joy and heart for her work will come through so well in this episode. I know many of you will be able to relate to her story. She’s always been the artsy kid and after years of doing various part-time jobs, ended up going all in on her design business. She also runs a successful Etsy shop where she makes polymer clay art, which you can check out here. (<< Seriously perfect place to buy gifts as Christmas is approaching, and you can support a fellow small business owner!)    Highlights from this episode:  - Stephanie’s experience with always working multiple jobs  - Stephanie’s college experience learning design skills in remote schooling  - The details on her first ever $40 logo project (very relatable designer experience!)  - How Stephanie learned to think like a business owner and learned business skills early on  - Losing her job, applying for jobs and not hearing back, and ultimately following God’s calling through the whole experience  - Stephanie’s business creating polymer clay art before starting her brand and web design business  - Stephanie’s experience going full time in her design business  - How Booked Out Designer impacted Stephanie’s business growth  - Homesteading lifestyle stuff (yep, Stephanie has tons of chickens and ducks!)    Links mentioned in this episode: - Get the full show notes for this episode: https://elizabethmccravy.com/184  - Check out Booked Out Designer: http://elizabethmccravy.com/BOD  - Connect with Elizabeth on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/  - Connect with Stephanie on her website: http://www.stephanieduke.co - Follow Stephanie on Instagram: Need more (& BETTER) images/videos to use in your business’ marketing? Then you NEED my fav stock photo & video company, Haute Stock! I use Haute Stock images  & videos for things like webinar slides, podcast promo graphics & videos, on my website, for Reels, & so much more. Get 15% off your subscription using the referral code ELIZABETH at checkout. Or visit elizabethmccravy.com/hautestock.

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Relatable, raw and tactical business trainings to keep you moving towards your big goals. I’m Elizabeth McCravy — a website designer and business strategist for female entrepreneurs. And, I’ve built a multiple six-figure web design business while in my early and mid 20s. I believe that how to build a thriving business shouldn’t be a secret. So, I’m here to pull back the curtain of all things successful business building. I'm a Christian business owner, a toddler boy mama (with baby #2 on the way), and I'm married to my high school sweetheart. I design and sell Showit website templates over at elizabethmccravy.com. I teach fellow brand and website designers how to build an in-demand business in my course and coaching program, Booked Out Designer. And, I've been a podcaster/content creator for years now. I also do real estate investing and my husband and I own 5 long-term rental properties! I believe in working smarter, building wealth through scalable income, and building your business around your LIFE... not your life around your business. On this podcast, you’ll find solo episodes that are tactical, actionable, and easy listening! And you’ll find expert guest interviews and lifestyle-related episodes too. Let’s build a business that feels amazing on the inside and also looks great from the outside. We’re talking online marketing, brand and website design, podcasting, faith, motherhood, productivity, systems, growing a team, business strategy, and so much more! It’s time for you to build a breakthrough brand!