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Motion Hatch

by Hayley Akins

🔵 Let's grow your design and animation business, so you can thrive as an artist. Join 10,000 designers and animators and learn actionable tips to grow your business sustainably every Thursday.

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Hi Reader A lot has been going on behind the scenes at Motion Hatch recently, including working with a brand designer and a motion designer and working on the launch of season 2 of the podcast! In this week's newsletter 🎙 The Podcast is Coming Back! 📣 We're Hiring a Project Assistant! 🤷🏻♀️ How am I doing? 🎙 The Podcast is Coming Back! I've been working really hard behind the scenes, interviewing some amazing guests for Season 2 of the Motion Hatch Podcast. So keep your eyes peeled on our...

about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Hi ReaderAs this year comes to a close, it's time to start preparing to make 2024 your best year yet! We know how difficult it's been for freelancers over this past year, so this week, we want to provide you with the tools and strategies to thrive as a freelancer. In this week's newsletter 📽 How I'd Start My Freelance Business In 2024 ✍️ Work Smarter Not Harder In 2024 [ad] 📽 How I'd Start My Freelance Business In 2024 Thinking about starting a freelance business? Struggling to get clients? 😬...

5 months ago • 1 min read

Hi ReaderI know how difficult the freelance climate is at the moment, so I want to help. Often, the biggest struggle is staying consistent with your outreach, so I am sharing my tried and tested marketing process to help you get more clients. In this week's newsletter 📽 No motion design clients? Here’s how to fix it! ✍️ The one tool you need to run your freelance business! [ad] 📽 No motion design clients? Here’s how to fix it! Are you struggling to find clients and implement a consistent...

5 months ago • 1 min read

Hi ReaderMany designers struggle with making a portfolio and effectively reaching out to clients. In this week's newsletter, I tackle both so you can get consistent work that inspires you. If you enjoy this newsletter, let me know! I would love to hear if the topics resonate with you just hit reply. If you want to suggest a newsletter topic, you can do so here. In this week's newsletter 📽 Industry Experts Reveal Their Portfolio Secrets✍️ Warm Email Outreach: How to Build Trust and Connect...

11 months ago • 3 min read

Hi ReaderDo your clients often ask for similar deliverables? If so, you could create a productised service for your clients. A productised service is easier to market than a custom service because it’s fixed in scope, timeline and price. It can also help you to save more time and make more money. In this week's newsletter 📽 How to attract your dream clients (without losing your existing ones)✍️ Make more $$$ with a productised service 📆 Opportunities not to miss How I'd Attract My Ideal...

11 months ago • 3 min read

Hi ReaderA while ago I spoke to my friend Ryan Koral about how he charges $2500 to do a workshop with his clients before he starts a project with them. Want to get paid more for your ideas? Read on. In this week's newsletter 📽 Studio Owner’s Advice on Starting An Animation Studio✍️ Get paid more $$$$ for your ideas! 📆 Job Opportunities not to miss Studio Owner’s Advice on Starting An Animation Studio Ever thought about starting your own animation studio? 🤔 Being a studio owner can be very...

11 months ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader Welcome back!A question I get asked a lot is "Should I start my own studio?" In this week's newsletter I give you 6 questions you should ask yourself if you're thinking of starting a studio. You can even use these questions for any goal you're pondering.Let's dive in! In this week's newsletter 📽 These Industry Pro's Help You to Get Hired✍️ Should you start your own studio? 📆 Opportunities not to miss These Industry Pro's Help You Get Hired Maybe you're looking for a job role, or...

11 months ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader Welcome back!Have you ever felt like you have hit a ceiling with the amount of money you can make or you're so busy and you have no time. In today's email I break down 3 things that can help you make more money. Let's dive in! In this week's newsletter 📽 My 5 Step Social Media Strategy for Motion Designers ✍️ Hit a ceiling with the amount of money you can make? Do this. My 5 Step Social Media Strategy for Motion Designers Does social media make you feel overwhelmed? 🫣 Don't let that...

12 months ago • 3 min read

Hi Reader Welcome back!Have you ever conducted a client audit? It can help you to identify where your best clients are coming from and therefore help you to make more money. I've outlined 6 questions below to help you to conduct your own Client and Social Media Audit. Let's dive in! In this week's newsletter 📽 How to Make a GREAT Showreel (even if you don’t have any client work)✍️ Do a Client Audit now to make more money📆 Opportunities not to miss How to Make a GREAT Showreel (even if you...

12 months ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader Welcome back!Identifying and attracting your ideal client is HARD! I'm not gonna lie it takes time. I've created a framework for you to make it easier. You can follow along below. Let's dive in! In this week's newsletter 📽 11 AI tools animators should actually use✍️ Get more direct clients with this method📆 Opportunities not to miss 11 AI tools animators should actually use. In this weeks video, I highlight 11 AI tools that will revolutionise the way you work. From tools that can...

almost 1 year ago • 2 min read
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