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• 306: Building a team for your side projects

  This episode is sponsored by Mobbin, which is the largest design reference library for mobile and web, offering practical inspiration from real apps that address diverse design challenges. Don’t forget to mention Design Life when you register at Mobbin!Femke and Charl share their insights gained from their experiences with outsourcing for their side projects. They discuss the strategies they employed to find the right talent. Charli elaborates on potential hires she would consider for her upcoming business and outlines the tasks she would prioritize for outsourcing. Femke discusses the roles she is contemplating for outsourcing to expand her team, as well as the current tasks she is delegating. Finally, they delve into the costs associated with outsourcing.Timestamps:0:45 Episode intro1:49 Mobbin sponsorship3:11 What has been your journey in hiring people to assist with your side projects, and where did you begin?10:26 What steps have you taken to find the right talent, and what advice would you offer to others?14:51 If Charli were to return to her side projects, who would she choose to hire, and what tasks would she prioritize for outsourcing?22:14 What would be your next hire for Charli’s upcoming business?23:25 Have you received career coaching? Follow Badass Empires with Rosie on instagram24:17 Are there any roles Femke is considering outsourcing to expand her team, and are there current tasks she is thinking about delegating?27:19 What are the costs associated with outsourcing? Links:A huge shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Mobbin! Make sure to check them out Femke's new communityFemke’s course “Product strategy for designers”Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at [email protected]

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• 305: If we started our side projects all over again...

  This episode is sponsored by Mobbin, which is the largest design reference library for mobile and web, offering practical inspiration from real apps that address diverse design challenges. Don’t forget to mention Design Life when you register at Mobbin!In this episode, Femke and Charli discuss the evolution of their side projects and reflect on what they’ve learned and how they would approach them differently if they were to start over. Femke and Charli share their personal side project journeys and discuss if side projects should be treated as passion projects or potential income sources. They also explore the value of different content formats, such as short-form versus long-form content, the effective leveraging of sponsorships and alternative revenue streams, and which platforms to use for posting. Episode timestamps:0:54 Episode start01:37 Mobbin Sponsorship05:52 What was your first side project?9:16 Should you approach your side project as a money-making venture from day one, or is it better to treat it as a personal passion project?14:04 How Femke went from blogging to where she is at now.15:27 Charli's side gigs16:19 How does Charli approach sponsorships in her work?19:00 What are some other methods for generating income aside from sponsorships?20:44 With the knowledge we have now, what steps would we take first when starting our side projects?22:34 Is short-form content truly valuable? Do audiences form attachments to short-form creators compared to those who produce long-form content? Femke and Charli share their perspectives on different formats Links:A huge shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Mobbin! Make sure to check them out Femke's new communityFemke’s course “Product strategy for designers”Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at [email protected]

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• 304: Setting our goals and intentions for 2025

  This episode is sponsored by Playbook, which is a collaborative platform for creatives to store, organize, and share their work. It features AI-powered search and integrates seamlessly with design tools, making it a great space to manage all your files and projects. Join the "30 Days of 30 Projects" Challenge with Playbook to elevate your creative skills and unlock your full potential!In this episode, Femke and Charli share their goals for 2025, including how Femke plans to approach her return to work and engage with her new community as well as Charli's business aspirations, plans for YouTube videos and content creation, writing projects, and ideas for future books.Episode timestamps:0:37 Episode start1:35 Playbook sponsorship4:04 What was the first goal you wrote down?9:50 Femke’s new community13:36 Other goals on the list28:53 Hobby-related goalsLinks:Big thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Playbook! Be sure to check them out and see how they can elevate your workflowFemke's new communityFemke’s course “Product strategy for designers”Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at [email protected]‍

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• 303: Changes in the design industry (specialists vs generalists?)

  This episode is sponsored by Playbook, which is a collaborative platform for creatives to store, organize, and share their work. It features AI-powered search and integrates seamlessly with design tools, making it a great space to manage all your files and projects. Join the "30 Days of 30 Projects" Challenge with Playbook to elevate your creative skills and unlock your full potential!Femke and Charli engage in a conversation about the advantages of being a generalist versus a specialist, explore the various types of skill sets needed to future-proof your career, and discuss whether incorporating AI into your skill set is essential.Timestamps: 0:53 - Episode Begins1:43 - Playbook Sponsorship3:16 - Catching Up5:12 - What are the current expectations for skill sets in the design market?10:04 - As a designer, how do you feel about the trend of companies prioritizing shipping over pixel-perfect craftsmanship? Why do some companies address skill gaps by hiring specialists as freelancers?19:38 - What's your stance on specializing versus being a generalist? What changes have you made in your approach recently?20:43 - What constitutes reasonable expectations for a generalist? Is it about specific skills or broader responsibilities? What is a "V-shaped skill set"?22:43 - How do you view the role of AI in future-proofing your career?26:26 - Any advice on how to effectively broaden your skill set? Big thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Playbook! Be sure to check them out and see how they can elevate your workflowFemke’s course “Product strategy for designers”Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at [email protected]

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• 302: Design maturity and culture in a company (and how to influence it)

  This episode is sponsored by Playbook, which is a collaborative platform for creatives to store, organize, and share their work. It features AI-powered search and integrates seamlessly with design tools, making it a great space to manage all your files and projects. Join the "30 Days of 30 Projects" Challenge with Playbook to elevate your creative skills and unlock your full potential!In this episode, Femke and Charli discuss design maturity within organizations, the importance of establishing a strong design culture, practical advice for implementing changes, and personal experiences of integrating new design practices in the workplace.Time stamps:0:49 - Introduction1:23 - Playbook Sponsorship3:07 - Catch-Up6:58 - How would you describe the design culture of the places you have worked at so far?9:21 - What about experience with less mature design companies? How can I evaluate my company's design maturity?16:15 - Is there a right time to establish design culture and maturity within an organization?19:57 - Do you have any advice on implementing changes towards better design practices?21:49 - Have you introduced any new practices or changes to workflows since joining your current workplace?Episode Links: Big thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Playbook! Be sure to check them out and see how they can elevate your workflowFemke’s course “Product strategy for designers”Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at [email protected]‍

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