Success Secrets from David Schimmel:

Figure out what your vision is, what your interests are and where you want to focus — and then spend the time when you’re not designing pursuing clients in that area.
People work with people they want to work with, not necessarily those who are best for the job. And [...]

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Success Secrets from Mike Salisbury:

It is very competitive. To get work takes getting attention. The attention of clients and the attention of people who will steer clients to you.
There is a lot of stuff going on in graphic communications today. Unique and modern concepts and looks and a lot of [...]

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Success Secrets from David Droga:

Strive to deliver on you own expectations and to exceed your client’s.
The minute you feel content with what you’re doing, you’re in danger of becoming stagnant.
Strive to make sure that everything you do for your existing clients builds their business, and builds your business.
You don’t have to be the best businessman [...]

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Success Secrets from Steff Geissbuhler:

Do a good job for somebody and word gets around, or people see it on your website and it helps you to get the next job.
When you get a good client, you’ll hold on to them by being a consultant in the best sense of the word.
Study the problem and come [...]

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