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The Fastest, Easiest, Most Reliable System for Getting More Clients Than You Can Handle, Even if You Hate Marketing and Selling

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“If you’re a creative trying to figure out how to turn your talent into a thriving business, this book is for you. Joana Galvão and Michael Port break it down with clarity and purpose. Book Yourself Solid for Creatives isn’t just advice—it’s a proven system that works.”

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When you pre-order Book Yourself Solid for Creatives, you’ll unlock these powerful extras to help you start getting booked solid—even before the book lands in your hands:

CHECKLIST

The Book Yourself Solid Success Checklist

Your go-to guide for putting the system into action. This step-by-step checklist breaks down the process so you can start attracting dream clients and building your business right away.

live Masterclass

The Book Yourself Solid System – April 2nd @ 3pm GMT

Join Joana Galvão in this exclusive live online masterclass and discover how to market authentically, package your services, and attract the right clients—all while staying true to yourself and avoiding burnout.

LIVE EVENT

Exclusive discounted tickets to Ambitious Creatives Live, April 30th in Porto

Where you’ll get a chance to get your copy signed by Joana Galvão and meet other like minded ambitious creatives.

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Whether you’re a freelancer flying solo or an agency owner leading a team,

Book Yourself Solid for Creatives is your go-to guide for turning your creative brilliance into a fully booked business.

Packed with proven strategies, fresh insights, and practical tools, this book gives you everything you need to get more clients than you can handle—even if you hate marketing and selling.

Because this isn’t about working harder—it’s about finally mastering the business side of creativity, so you can thrive doing what you love.

“Finally – a system that cuts through the fluff and gives creatives exactly what they need to build sustainable businesses. Joana Galvão and Michael Port have taken the proven Book Yourself Solid framework and made it practical and actionable for creative entrepreneurs who want real results. If you’re ready to stop hoping for dream clients and start consistently booking them, this is your playbook.”

Amy Landino

3x Bestselling Author & Personal Brand Coach

In Book Yourself Solid for Creatives You’ll Learn

  • How to attract your ideal clients (and say no to the wrong ones).
  • The secret to a personal brand that sells itself—before you even pitch.
  • A marketing system that works without gimmicks, pressure, or overwhelm.
  • Pricing and packaging your services to get paid what you’re worth.
  • Selling made simple—turn casual chats into booked projects, stress-free.
  • How to build a business you love by getting fully booked with clients who value your creativity.

What others are saying about Book Yourself Solid:

“As someone who’s built and sold a creative agency, I know how easy it is to get stuck in the hustle—chasing clients, second-guessing your value, and losing sight of why you started in the first place. Book Yourself Solid for Creatives is the ultimate solution. Joana Galvão and Michael Port have created a must-read roadmap that’s smart, actionable, and deeply aligned with the unique challenges creatives face. This isn’t just a business book; it’s a game-changer for anyone ready to build a thriving, purpose-driven business.”

Jessica Zweig

Best Selling Author, Serial Entrepreneur and Exited Founder

“Joana Galvão’s teachings are pure gold for creatives who want to ditch the overwhelm and build businesses that actually light them up. Book Yourself Solid for Creatives is the ultimate guide for anyone who’s ready to stop guessing and start booking their dream clients.”

Anna Dower

Design Biz Mentor

“I’ve had the privilege of working with both Joana and Michael Port, and together they’ve created Book Yourself Solid for Creatives, a framework that’s as practical as it is inspiring. This book is your map to building a business you’ll love and clients who love you back.

Read this book. Apply what it teaches. And then send me a thank-you note for recommending it, because trust me, you’ll owe me one.”

Matthew Kimberley

Author and Business Coach

“As a creative entrepreneur, balancing your craft with running a business can feel overwhelming at best and downright impossible at worst. That’s where Book Yourself Solid for Creatives comes in.
With years of experience under her belt running a thriving design agency and mentoring creatives for the last 4 years, Joana knows first hand the challenges creatives face and, more importantly, how to overcome them.
This book isn’t about working harder or saying yes to every opportunity – it’s about booking the right clients, building a sustainable business, and creating a life that truly aligns with your passion.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your process, this book is a guide packed with insights and strategies you’ll want to keep coming back to over and over again on your creative journey.”

Yevgeniya Davarashvili

Founder of One6Creative. & Business Mentor for Creatives

Michael Port

Michael Port is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of nine books, translated into 29 languages. As the creator of the original Book Yourself Solid, Michael has helped countless professionals master the art of client attraction and build thriving businesses.

Beyond the page, Michael is a world-renowned speaker and founder of Heroic Public Speaking, where he mentors the next generation of thought leaders, CEOs, and business owners. When he’s not writing, teaching, or inspiring audiences, Michael’s proudest role is being a devoted parent, friend, and citizen.

Joana Galvão

Joana Galvão is the founder of Gif Design Studios, an award-winning design agency serving creative leaders in 17 countries across five continents. As the creator of The Ambitious Creatives, she empowers freelancers and agency owners to build profitable businesses that honor their creativity—without burnout.

Joana is an internationally recognized speaker on entrepreneurship and creativity, known for helping creative service providers master their craft, attract dream clients, and scale with ease. Above all, Joana’s most cherished title is being a proud mother to her two children.