Episodes 172
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (36)
Since Dec 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Behind the Design is a podcast for ambitious designers and creatives ready to move beyond inconsistent income, overworking, and playing small and into a more refined, scalable, and sustainable business and life. Hosted by Olivia Austin, brand strategist and business mentor, the show goes behind the scenes of what it actually takes to build a high-performing creative business through smarter offers, confident pricing, streamlined systems, and the mindset required to scale without burnout. This is the gateway into The Studio Co., where clarity, leverage, and long-term growth begin.

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166. Why Ambitious Moms Undercharge, Overdeliver, and Say Yes When They Mean No

Jun 10, 2026 30m

There are limiting beliefs holding you back as an ambitious mom. It doesn't matter how successful you are, how long you've been in business or how clear you are on your goals, limiting beliefs can…

165. Working Constantly and Still Not Where You Want to Be, Here's What's Missing

Jun 03, 2026 28m

FREE GUIDE: Six Figures, Part-Time Hours https://delightful-glade-81121.myflodesk.com/lbsf3c4fe8  You've built the business. Clients are coming in, you're showing up and doing the work, but somehow…

164. My Biggest Business Evolution Yet

May 27, 2026 24m

Nine years in, and I'm making the biggest change I've ever made to my business and I'm taking you behind the scenes of the thought process of making the decision and the logistics of making it all…

163. Why the Life You Want Feels Just Out of Reach And How to Finally Close the Gap

May 06, 2026 28m

You know that version of you — the one who's present, building something meaningful, not running on fumes, not behind, not constantly waiting for things to feel easier. She's clear. She's calm. She's…

162. The Revenue Streams I Added This Year, What's Next and Why My Business Is Changing

Apr 29, 2026 29m

This one's been a long time coming. I'm pulling back the curtain on the biggest business evolution I've made to date with the new revenue streams I've added across both Current and The Studio Co.,…

161. Farm Life, Three Kids, and a Thriving Business with Sydney Walden

Apr 23, 2026 51m

What does it look like to build a business that truly revolves around your life, not the other way around? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Sydney of Rouse Design Studio, a brand and web…

160. Standards to Stay Grounded During Tough Seasons of Life & Business

Apr 15, 2026 27m

In this episode of Behind the Design, I'm sharing the five non-negotiable standards that kept me grounded through one of the most overwhelming seasons I've had in business and life. These standards…

159. No Episode This Week, But Here's Something Better!

Apr 06, 2026 1m

WE START TOMORROW!! SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT https://thestudioco.co/the-studio-growth-blueprintApril 7–9, we're running The Studio Growth Blueprint, a free 3-day live challenge for brand and website…

158. The Marketing Advice Designers Actually Need Right Now

Apr 02, 2026 28m

SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT: https://thestudioco.co/the-studio-growth-blueprintMost designers try something for a month, don't see results, and switch strategies. Then they wonder why nothing works. In this…

157. 10 Lessons That Changed My Life (Birthday Reflection)

Mar 25, 2026 28m

FREE CHALLENGE FOR DESIGNERS // Save your free seat: https://thestudioco.co/the-studio-growth-blueprintThis episode is a little more personal. With another year behind me, I’ve been reflecting on the…

156. The 4 Reasons Designers Stay in The Feast-or-Famine Cycle

Mar 18, 2026 22m

FREE GUIDE: https://thestudioco.co/5-strategic-gaps If you run a design studio, chances are you’ve experienced the feast or famine cycle. One month you're fully booked and feeling confident about…

155. Why Your Design Studio Isn't Scaling

Mar 11, 2026 23m

TAKE THE FREE QUIZ, The Studio Growth Assessment, to find out what's holding your brand & website design studio from scaling. https://thestudioco.co/the-studio-growth-assessmentMany designers…

154. Why Slow Seasons Are the Best Time to Grow Your Studio

Mar 04, 2026 21m

Every design studio experiences slower seasons at some point. While these periods can feel stressful, they can also be some of the most valuable moments for strengthening your business.In this…

153. The Part-Time CEO Playbook: How to Scale Without Burning Out with Shay from Bucketlist Bombshells

Feb 25, 2026 1h 4m

I’m joined by Shay (co-founder of Bucket List Bombshells) to talk about what it actually looks like to scale a business with intention without letting it consume your calendar, your energy, or your…

152. The Hidden Costs of Being Flexible With Clients

Feb 18, 2026 27m

#branddesign #websitedesign #creativeentrepreneurI’m breaking down the hidden cost of being “flexible” with clients and why that flexibility might be the very thing keeping you stuck in the…

151. Motherhood, $15k Projects & a 3-Day Workweek

Feb 11, 2026 37m

FREE GUIDE: Why High Paying Clients Aren't Choosing You, Yet! https://thestudioco.co/5-strategic-gapsLet’s be honest, when you see someone running multiple businesses, signing high-ticket clients,…

150. Why You Slow Down Right Before a Breakthrough

Feb 04, 2026 36m

FREE GUIDE: The 5 Strategic Gaps Keeping Designers Stuck Under $200k → ⁠https://thestudioco.co/5-strategic-gaps⁠On mile 25 of a marathon, I noticed something that stopped me in my tracks: everyone…

149. Behind the Scenes of $300k-$500k Design Studios

Jan 28, 2026 34m

FREE GUIDE: The 5 Strategic Gaps Keeping Designers Stuck Under $200k → ⁠https://thestudioco.co/5-strategic-gaps⁠What does it really take to scale into $300K–$500K years? In this episode, I’m sharing…

148. The Truth About $30K Months, Solo Scaling, and Building a Studio That Fits Your Life With Kenzi Green

Jan 21, 2026 1h 7m

https://thestudioco.co/5-strategic-gaps // Download our free guide called “Why High-Paying Clients Aren’t Choosing You... Yet” where we break down the 5 strategic gaps keeping talented Brand &…

147. The Metrics Every High-Performing Studio Owner Must Track in 2026

Jan 14, 2026 38m

Take our FREE Studio Growth Audit to find out where your growth is stalling and what your next step is to scale your studio in 2026.https://thestudioco.myflodesk.com/the-studio-growth-auditWe’re…

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