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Motion Hatch: Helping Motion Designers Do Better Business

Hayley Akins

Motion Hatch is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by veteran motion designer Hayley Akins, discussing the business side of animation and motion design that so many creatives struggle with. Offering...

Episodes

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Copy what I told this studio owner to get more clients w/ Doodledo

Want personalised coaching from me? Check out Balanced Business Bootcamp. 📲 Grab my free Social Media Guide for Motion Designers . I was in...

47:24Apr 15, 2025

These motion designers built TWO successful studios w/ Illo and Algo

🛠 Check out my Perfect Your Pricing Toolkit here: https://motionhatch.com/pricing Ilenia and Luca founded Illo, a motion design and animati...

29:00Feb 27, 2025

Is this the best business model for motion designers in 2025? | Q&A

As we draw 2024 to a close, I thought a Q&A episode would be a nice way to end the year on the podcast. I get questions all the time about s...

27:57Dec 19, 2024

How I'd build a successful motion design business in 2025

🌟 Grab my Perfect Your Pricing Toolkit: https://motionhatch.com/pricing Get out your notepad and pen, grab a hot drink and get ready for a...

31:42Nov 29, 2024

What’s working RIGHT NOW to get freelance clients?

🌟Download my FREE Social Media Guide and Freelance Funnel Framework worksheet here: motionhatch.com/inmotion This video was filmed LIVE at...

24:38Oct 31, 2024

BONUS: Do mograph events help you get clients? w/ Jess Herrera

This is a special bonus episode of the Motion Hatch Podcast! I recently got back from Camp Mograph in the US, and while I was there, I filme...

15:34Oct 3, 2024

We're taking a break...

I have some news for you this week... We are taking a short break from the podcast and YouTube channel until the Autumn (fall). We'll be com...

2:28Aug 1, 2024

Studio owner's advice on getting hired and starting an animation studio w/ Flow Creative

Flow Creative is an award-winning animation and branding studio based in Manchester, UK. In this episode, Karl Doran, owner and founder, sha...

28:48Jun 20, 2024

AI is here. Future-proof your motion design career w/ Curious Refuge

Caleb and Shelby Ward founded Curious Refuge after going viral for using AI to create a fake Wes Anderson x Star Wars movie trailer. In this...

34:38Jun 6, 2024

Unreal Engine, Fortnite and Netflix: My Journey to Indie Film Director w/ HaZimation

HaZ Dulull, founder of HaZimation, is a multi award-winning Film and Games Director, developing & producing feature films, tv and video game...

40:15May 23, 2024

Balancing parenthood and productivity as a motion designer

Mothers of Mograph are trying to combat feeling alone as moms in the creative industry. Parenthood is often considered a taboo topic in the...

30:40May 9, 2024

Negotiation Expert’s Secrets to Dealing with Tough Clients w/ Kwame Christian

Kwame Christian is an expert in negotiation. He is the Founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, host of the world's most popul...

45:46Apr 25, 2024

How Jessica Hische's network led her to Wes Anderson

Jessica Hische is a lettering artist, freelancer and author, selling books and craft supplies in two brick and mortar stores in the US. Jess...

44:14Apr 11, 2024

This motion designer made $500,000 in his first year w/ Kevin Rapp

Kevin Rapp made $500,000 in his first year freelancing after discovering the value of content systems and passing this on to high-profile te...

51:04Mar 28, 2024

Season Two Trailer

We're back with a brand new season of the Motion Hatch Podcast featuring some incredible guests! Motion Hatch helps motion designers to star...

3:01Mar 25, 2024

BIG NEWS! The podcast is back!

The Motion Hatch Podcast is BACK! We're thrilled to announce that Season Two of the podcast will return on the 28th March! We have some incr...

1:06Mar 13, 2024

101: How to niche down as a motion designer w/ Giuseppe Forestieri

Should you niche down as a designer? We’ve all heard this advice! So, does niching down help you to win more clients or empower you to be se...

35:18Jul 28, 2022

100: Lessons learnt from making 100 podcast episodes w/ Hayley Akins

When Motion Hatch first started it was a side hustle, now it's a company! Have you considered starting your own motion design project to hel...

25:45Nov 16, 2021

99: How to create motion design side projects that complement your day job w/ Charli Marie

Looking to pursue motion design side projects but unsure how to find balance with your day job? In today’s episode Charli Marie explains how...

33:56Nov 2, 2021

98: How Giant Ant became a leading motion design studio w/ Jay Grandin

Ever wondered how motion design studios become known worldwide for their work? In today’s episode Jay Grandin explains how he built Giant An...

48:01Oct 19, 2021