5 Tips for Using Canva for Branding from a Certified Canva Expert, Brenda Cadman

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In this episode I sit down with Certified Canva expert Brenda Cadman, to talk about the benefits (and potential pitfalls) of using Canva, a DIY graphic design tool as a solopreneur.

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Meet Brenda

As an entrepreneur for more than 22 years, Brenda understands the importance of consistency in building a brand. As a Canva Certified expert, she’s taught thousands of small business owners about using Canva more effectively and efficiently.

In particular, she loves to help business owners tame their hot mess Canva accounts by creating an organizational system that ensures they can spend less time in Canva, and more time doing what they love. (Find out more about her course Clean up My Canva by clicking here – affiliate link)

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With over 20 years of experience in creating branded marketing assets for her clients (and herself!) Brenda knows the ins and outs of using Canva, how to use it most effectively, and what to avoid when using it for your business.

At the time of this podcast, she is one of only 25 verified global Canva Experts worldwide, and owner of Bon Accord Creative, a WordPress development company based in Prince Edward Island, Canada.

[UPDATE: Brenda has since closed her website design company as of 2022]

Connect with Brenda

BrendaCadman.com

Facebook.com/groups/howtousecanva

Instagram.com/brendacadman

YouTube.com/c/brendacadman

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Episode Transcript

Welcome, everyone. I am here with Brenda Cadman.

Brenda is unique. She is one of only 25 verified global Canva experts worldwide. She’s been an entrepreneur for more than 22 years, and Brenda definitely understands the importance of consistency in building a brand.

As a Canva expert, she’s taught thousands of small business owners about using Canva more effectively and efficiently. And in particular, she loves to help business owners tame their hot mess Canva accounts by creating an organizational system that ensures that they can spend less time in Canva and more time doing what they love. Welcome, Brenda.

Thanks for having me. Brenda, like we were discussing, Canva is such an amazing tool, and I’m glad you’re here because we all need, it’s a great DIY tool, but let’s be honest, we need some guidance, okay?

You are unique in that you are one of 25 in the world who are qualified to help me with my Canva situation. Well, to be fair, there are lots of very qualified Canva folks out there who don’t have that particular designation.

I do want to be completely clear about that. But that said, yes, I am one of, at this time, I’m sure it will change in the future. I’m one of 25 verified global Canva experts for now anyways.

So I do think I am probably in a position to help you with some of the challenges that you might be having in Canva, and that a lot of folks probably are having in Canva. Fair point. I’m sure there are people who could help me, but that credential is meaning a lot to me right now because people like to throw titles around, and some kind of credential helps to build a little trust here on my side, so I know I’m talking to an expert.

What I would like to do is start with your origin story. What brought you to the point where you became this credentialed Canva expert, and just kind of like your whole journey here? Well, it’s been over 22 years. We don’t have that much time.

Give us the reader’s digest version if you’re old enough to know what that means. 100%. When I started, it is interesting though because starting a business over 22 years ago is very different than starting it now.

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