What I’ve learned since giving up the day job and starting a design agency
Studio LDN founder James Sutton provides some pearls of wisdom for anyone thinking about quitting the day job and opening their own agency.
Maybe I should have named this article ‘what I wish I knew’ or ‘what could have prepared me for this’. Either way, it really doesn’t matter. You’ll never be fully prepared. You learn on the go. You make mistakes. The great thing about mistakes is that you only make them once, learn from them and solve it like a boss next time.

Going alone is hard work, but fun too. It’s very rewarding when it pays off. Nothing beats that feeling of securing your first fully independent job. It’s awesome.
So many truths in here. Great read! Always good to hear of others going through similar struggles and knowing you’re not alone.
And I cannot endorse enough investing in a co-working space. Changed everything for me.
Thanks Beau. Yep the co working space is probs the most important step on the list. The most motivational by far.
Spot on James , Great read..look forward to the next article!
Thanks Brian. Im glad you’re reading these 🙂
Amazing James…. Glad to see you are on this path. Great article and so many truths!
Hey thanks Wynn!