Скачать или смотреть The Brutal Reality Of Running A Design Studio In 2026

Running a design studio in 2026 is not as aesthetic as the portfolio makes it look. It’s chaotic, uncertain, and deeply human.

In this episode of Studio Hours, we show you the real, unfiltered side of running a branding agency during the busiest month of the year. From process breakdowns and client misalignment to content strategy, onboarding wins, and surprise project approvals, this is the honest behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to build and grow a creative business.

Shoutout to ‪@iamdannyallenpage‬ and ‪@byfrankieharry‬ for the inspiration! Hope ya don't mind the mentions 👀

What’s inside:

Raw client convos & behind-the-scenes strategy
Fixing process gaps during live projects
Content marketing plans for 2026
New client wins (and our breakfast tradition 🥓)
Building momentum with a small, scrappy team

If you're a creative, founder, or studio owner, this one's for you.

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