The Truth About Online Courses, Design Hustle & Big Clients Ft. Vibhu Trivedi | Ep. 21 | GMS

For a smooth journey of branding, check out: Grafix Mistri Show:    / @grafixmistri   Guest: Vibhu Trivedi | Graphic Designer & Art Director | Worked with Nikon, Whirlpool, LG, Jeep, PVR, NPCIL, RBI, FICCI & G20 | Designed 100k+ creatives Find our guest on social media:   / designwithvibhu   Become a part of Mistri, aka the brand crafters community, where you get exclusive BTS from podcasts, workshop invites, opportunity drops & agency life updates. Broadcast Channel Link: https://ig.me/j/AbaZXdDQ7Nx-1FUm/ In this episode of the Grafix Mistri Show, Vibhu Trivedi reveals: How he designed over 6,000 creatives for Nikon and established authority with major brands. The reality of freelancing vs. agency life and building multiple income streams. Why conceptual design beats templates & trends in the long run. His honest take on the hot debate: Are online courses really a scam? 👉 If you’re a designer, freelancer, or creator, this episode will change how you think about money, clients, and creativity. ❓ What’s your take: Are online courses a scam or an opportunity? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into branding, design, and creative business. 📌 Timestamps: Refer to the chapters to quickly navigate to your favorite sections. Chapters: (00:00) Promo (01:52) Intro & Welcome (02:37) Shaadi Story & Selling Courses on Wedding Day (06:14) Online Courses Scam & Industry Truth (09:51) Is Vibhu Trivedi also a scammer? (12:56) Motivation & Organic Reach (17:21) Journey Till Now (41:39) Why Vibhu Still Does a Job (43:30) How Vibhu Keeps Learning (44:36) Short Film in ₹3,000 with AI (47:37) Media Creatives for Big Clients & Agency Process (59:00) Lessons Learned from Job (01:08:06) Why Vibhu Didn’t Start His Own Agency (01:08:52) How Much Nikon Spends on Design (01:14:45) What Should a Brand Do Before Hiring an Agency/Designer (01:19:33) AI Ads for Whirlpool & Global Clients (01:23:13) Apple, Skills & Freelancing (01:27:56) Failures & Office Life (01:31:42) G20 Projects & Government Work Experience (01:36:53) Portfolio Presentation & Agency Workflow (01:47:32) Conceptual Work vs 30 Posts/Month (01:50:21) Can You Show Agency Work in Personal Portfolio? (01:55:23) Beginner Practice, Visualization & DMs (01:59:43) AI Talk, Energy & Content Creation (02:14:40) GST, Institutes vs Courses (02:18:41) Social Media vs Branding – Where’s the Money (02:21:11) 90 Days Reel Challenge & What’s Next (02:24:46) Concluding Thoughts & Outro 🔗 Follow us on: Instagram:   / grafixmistrishow   Instagram:   / grafixmistri   Twitter:   / grafixmistri   Facebook:   / bhavitanejakkc   Are you looking to elevate your brand or need expert branding services? Get in touch with us today to start your branding journey! Behance: https://www.behance.net/grafixmistris... Instagram:   / grafixmistri.studio   Website: https://grafixmistri.studio/ Mail: [email protected] #grafixmistrishow #vibhutrivedi #brandingpodcast #freelancejourney #designhustle #onlinecourses #grafixmistri