Print Life

Author: Leslie Kenehan

Welcome to the Print Life Podcast! A podcast created for surface pattern designers who want to get their foot in the door designing and selling exclusive art in the fashion industry. Host Leslie Kenehan brings you all things design, sales, marketing & mindset to support you in growing your creative business. Freelance? In House? Just getting started? You are in the right place. Welcome to the Print Life Podcast! https://lesliekenehan.com/
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132: One Small Habit That Can Transform Your Surface Pattern Design Career
Episode 132
Tuesday, 16 September, 2025

If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels—trying to update your portfolio, pitch to clients, post on social media, and somehow still find time to create—this episode is for you.Today I’m sharing how I’ve built real momentum in my surface pattern design business… not by doing more, but by doing less—more consistently.I’ll walk you through how one simple micro habit completely changed the way I pitch, how I use this same approach to nurture clients at The Print Book, and why building self-trust through small actions is the real secret to building confidence as a designer.By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to:Choose one big focus that matters most right nowReverse-engineer it into a small, doable daily habitBuild confidence and momentum by keeping small promises to yourselfYou don’t need to overhaul your entire business to make progress. You just need to start small, stay consistent, and let those tiny steps stack over time. ✨Stay Connected: The Print Life Community: https://printlife.io Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/printlifeofficial/