Podcasts about freelance web design

Why do some business owners succeed while others struggle? In this episode, I reveal the mindset shift that can change everything: Activity equals Opportunity. I share personal insights, practical strategies, and actionable tips to help you break through and start seeing real results in your web design business. Plus, I outline three activities that don't generate opportunities—and three that do!Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & the key question02:15 - Why "80% done is 100% awesome"05:40 - The power of massive action in business08:10 - Activity vs. opportunity: What really works12:45 - Three time-wasting activities to avoid16:30 - Three high-impact activities for success21:00 - A simple system to create opportunities24:15 - Final thoughts & next steps

In this podcast, Jake expands on how a few key relationships (with no hard selling or cold pitching) has led to the growth of his 6-figure web agency which exclusively serves landscaping companies.In This Episode00:00 - Relationship-First Approach to Web Design Clients07:02 - Success Strategies for Small Agencies11:35 - Labor Allocation and Marketing Strategy17:03 - Client Acquisition Through Authenticity and SEO31:35 - Building Trust and Fostering Relationships43:04 - Template Emails and Agency Growth47:07 - Coopetition and Referral Partnerships in Business56:02 - Client Retention and Communication Strategies1:02:35 - Building Relationships for Business SuccessGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/327Get instant access to my brand new (free) 50 minute video masterclass on how to scale your web design business, your way.

Lisa has done 6 rounds of strategy calls with her hosting/maintenance plan clients (to this point) which has led to an additional $25,000+ boost of revenue for her. She has refined this strategy to be a well oiled, revenue boosting machine and she's opening up about how she does it for you so that you can do the same!We dive into all of the questions above and more in this one but if you want more, Lisa recently did an entire guest expert training with visuals, templates and more inside of Web Designer Pro™!As a founding member, I've seen her take this from idea to slick revenue boosting strategy all within 18 months. Can't wait to hear how it helps you too!Get instant access to her full training as a part of your membership when you join our community Web Designer Pro™In This Episode00:00 - Boost Revenue With Quarterly Strategy Calls10:32 - Quarterly Strategy Call Implementation21:10 - Quarterly Call Management and Future Scaling30:43 - Quarterly Strategy Calls for Client Growth43:12 - Moxie CRM Course Creation and Success56:15 - Podcast Subscriptions and Reviews Thank YouGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/326Get instant access to my brand new (free) 50 minute video masterclass on how to scale your web design business, your way.

Considering starting a podcast to help build your web design business and get clients?Podcasting is AMAZING for expanding your network, deepening your relationship with customers and building trust with potential clients but I'm not going to lie...it is hard work. And it's not for everyone.To make it work, you have to set yourself up for sustainability to do it consistently and in this special Q&A session, I'm answering many common questions from web designers who are interested in starting a podcast with the goal being to get clients and grow your business.I'm opening up about all the pros and cons of podcasting, the tough lessons I've learned and a clear roadmap of how to do it successfully.I'm also sharing an "alternative" method of podcasting that you can do as a trial or test run to see if podcasting is for you.In This Episode00:58 - Podcasting Tips for Web Design Business12:07 - Tips for Starting a Podcast21:30 - Podcast Production and Equipment Recommendations34:07 - Getting Guests for Your Podcast43:00 - Podcasting for Client Acquisition Success47:23 - Mastering the Podcast Production ProcessGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/325Get instant access to my brand new (free) 50 minute video masterclass on how to scale your web design business, your way.

I'm excited and a half to welcome back to the podcast, WordPress agency legend Troy Dean who shares exactly how you can offer growth plans anywhere from 2k to 10k+ per month for your clients. As the founder of AgencyMavericks.com Troy and his team oversee hundreds of agencies of all sizes with a core focus on growth plans and paid discovery so he knows what's working TODAY, what rates people are charging and what services get results for clients.In This Episode00:00 - Building Recurring Income With Growth Plans04:17 - Importance of Recurring Revenue Plans10:44 - Fractional Digital Strategist Business Model19:35 - Digital Strategy and Paid Discovery Process22:38 - Website Design Strategy and Planning32:54 - 'Recurring Revenue Strategies for Web Designers42:33 - Effective Agency Growth Strategies54:14 - Implementing Growth Plans in Your BusinessGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/324Grab my brand new (completely free) training to help you start and build your web design business at:

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. John teach ambitious entrepreneurs how to break into web design, escape their 9-5, achieve financial independence, and gain the freedom to work whenever and wherever they want. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Now is the best time because almost everyone who wants to start a business needs a website. 2. One of the biggest secrets to being a successful freelance web designer is having customer service and communication skills. 3. If you're considering a career change and want to be creative, the web design industry can provide you with reliable monthly recurring revenue. Get 20 percent off plus the Advanced Courses and swag pack - Break Into Web Sponsor HubSpot Scale support and drive retention and revenue all in one place with HubSpot's all-new Service Hub. Visit HubSpot.com/service to learn how this all-new solution can help you deliver for your customers

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. John teach ambitious entrepreneurs how to break into web design, escape their 9-5, achieve financial independence, and gain the freedom to work whenever and wherever they want. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Now is the best time because almost everyone who wants to start a business needs a website. 2. One of the biggest secrets to being a successful freelance web designer is having customer service and communication skills. 3. If you're considering a career change and want to be creative, the web design industry can provide you with reliable monthly recurring revenue. Get 20 percent off plus the Advanced Courses and swag pack - Break Into Web Sponsor HubSpot Scale support and drive retention and revenue all in one place with HubSpot's all-new Service Hub. Visit HubSpot.com/service to learn how this all-new solution can help you deliver for your customers

Kady Sandel, founder of Aventive Academy and host of the Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast is back on the show sharing some incredible insight on how to get past the 100k annual revenue mark with your web design business.If 6-figs is the goal, honestly don't miss this one.In This Episode00:00 - Achieving Six Figures in Web Design04:22 - Navigating Six Figure Income Expectations09:25 - Raising Rates and Business Growth13:57 - Building a Six-Figure Web Design Business26:19 - Effective Pricing Strategies for Web Designers38:14 - Growing a Design Business50:27 - Scaling and Success in Entrepreneurship57:37 - Show Growth and Gratitude MessageGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/323Grab my brand new (completely free) training to help you start and build your web design business at:

Josh shares a recent Q&A session sharing insight and honest thoughts on the TheAdminBar 2024 WordPress Professional Survey Results.This is a good look at what is working (and what isn't) in web design today regardless if you're a WordPress user or not.In This Episode01:01 - Web Design Business Survey Insights16:32 - Shifts in Web Design Trends22:08 - Web Design Income and Success Strategies27:50 - Building Recurring Revenue With Strategy Calls34:13 - Web Design Builder Trends39:55 - The Importance of Web Design Niches50:53 - Scaling Your Business for Growth55:42 - Survey Results and Web Design CommunityGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co./322Grab my brand new (completely free) training to help you start and build your web design business at:

If you're a graphic designer who's capped at a revenue level, it might be time to transition to web and luckily, there are so many ways to do it in a way that works for you. I hope my journey helps give you a proven path to follow

Ran Segall, founder of Flux-Academy.com shares his insights on how to craft the right offers today as a beginning web designer and how to package up your services in a way that builds your web business sustainably in 2024 and beyond.In This Episode00:00 - Web Design Services and Referral Partners05:26 - Webflow and Trends18:12 - Web Design Challenges30:02 - Building Community and Partnerships for Success36:05 - Transitioning From Courses to Community49:59 - Web Design and AI Cooperation53:39 - Webflow and Flux Academy DiscussionGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/320Grab my brand new (completely free) training to help you start and build your web design business at:

If you're a web designer who's serious about starting or building your web design biz, I'm guessing there are some glaring challenges and struggles you're going through.And if you feel alone in those struggles...you're not.There are so many common challenges I hear from web designers who are serious about starting, building and growing their web design business which we're going to solve here in this special coaching Q&A session.Alexia, an early-stage web designer who has been stuck starting her web design business while combating analytics paralysis, finally took the leap to join my community Web Designer Pro™ and she graciously allowed me to repurpose a recent coaching chat for you!We cover:✅ How to decide what services to offer✅ How to decide what website platform to use✅ How break out of the content consuming cycle and actually get stuff done✅ What pricing model and rates to start off with✅ How to overcome the dreaded imposter syndrome and moreAgain, a big thanks to Alexia for sending in these questions and allowing us to take this publicly because I know she's not alone. I hope this helped you out as well!If you'd like some more help with getting your web design business off the ground, more free resources are ready for you at:

Kyle Prinsloo, founder of freelancerfam.com, a private (and free) discord community for web design freelancers shares how he started as a freelance web designer with a “value ladder” approach to getting clients.In This Episode00:00 -Introduction07:32 - Web Design Journey12:51 - Learning the Basics17:38 - Being in a Community22:13 - Clients around the World27:41 - Platform Transition31:43 - Create Recurring Income38:39 - Doing What you Enjoy44:58 - Value Ladder of Knowledge47:53 - Pricing with Different Platforms56:59 - Giving it Time to BuildGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/318Here's your limited time offer to join my new course Scale Your Way:

Copywriter & Brand Messaging Strategist Sarah Guilliot shares how to create client case studies to make more and easily attract new web design clients based off of client stories and results.In This Episode00:00 - Creating Effective Web Design Case Studies04:51 - Uncovering the Power of Case Studies08:17 - Effective Case Studies for SEO13:46 - Creating Effective Case Studies25:01 - Improving Business Results With Real Numbers31:00 - The Power of Casual Conversations35:44 - Benefits of Case Study Interviews44:10 - Maximizing  for MarketingGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/317Claim your special offer now to join Web Designer Pro™ during the launch sale of my new course Scale Your Way which is exclusively inside Pro!

Brad Hussey of the Creative Crew Community shares how you as a web designer can create content that attracts the right type of customers for you.In This Episode00:00 - Content Creation Strategies 10:42 - Thought Leadership17:13 - Amplifying Through Interview Series30:46 - Building a Business on Rented Ground37:10 - Tool-Specific Content 52:20 - Evolution of Web Design Tools1:04:30 - Building a CommunityGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/316Claim your special offer now to join Web Designer Pro™ during the launch sale of my new course Scale Your Way which is exclusively inside Pro!

This is a replay of the live Q&A Josh held for Web Designer Pro™ members on Scaling a Web Design BizIn This Episode00:00 - Introduction04:10 - Starting with Finances10:15 - Raise Rates to Scale15:00 - Testing New Waters19:36 - Clients Pay for Quality26:48 - Go MAD with SOP32:40 - Password Sharing35:20 - Team Communication41:03 - Project Management49:21 - Giving Team Access 52:46 - Tools to Use1:00:06 - Finding Good Help1:05:04 - Pro's for Hire1:10:23 - Josh's Professional Dev.Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/315Early access to my new course "Scale Your Way" is open now!!Go to joshhall.co/scale for your special early access offer

Co-founder of Circle.so Andy Guttormsen is back on the podcast sharing his insights on what's working well for the top engaged and profitable communities and membership sites today.In This Episode00:00 - Online Community and Membership Trends05:06 - Evolution of Online Memberships and Communities19:46 - Community Experiences and Engagement 25:05 - Building Engaging Community Experiences35:29 - Building a Valuable Community for Success44:08 - Building and Moderating Online Communities50:54 - Customer Support Through Web DesignGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/314Early access to my new course "Scale Your Way" is open now!!Go to joshhall.co/scale for your special early access offer

Lindsay Halsey of Pathfinder SEO is one of the industry leaders for teaching web designers SEO and how to package up and sell SEO services. She's on the forefront of the latest SEO trends including Google's new Generative Search Experience which is essentially Google AI. In this episode, she's sharing everything she knows to help you prepare for both your website and as a potential new offer for your clients when Google rolls out the new experience!In This Episode00:00 - AI Search and SEO Opportunities05:20 - AI Impact on SEO17:58 - Search Updates28:23 - Evolution of SEO37:51 - Generative AI and Google Search Console46:25 - SEO Efforts With Question-Based Content54:28 - Web Designer ProGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/313Early access to my new course "Scale Your Way" is open now!!Go to joshhall.co/scale for your special early access offer

Founder of swyftsites.com (websites for online coaches) Jason Gracia is back on the podcast pulling the curtain back on exactly how he built a 7-figure, completely productized web design service that gets his clients results.In This Episode00:00 - Productizing Web Design 05:50 - Building a Successful Service19:25 - Proven Website System for Coaches27:47 - Business Strategy in Design39:17 - Content Collection and Website Development Process49:37 - Efficient Website Building and Client Acquisition55:53 - Maximizing Partnerships for Business Growth1:03:17 - Coaching Program and Tracking Client Success1:06:18 - Seven Year Itch Principle for Entrepreneurs1:13:13 - Productizing Your BusinessGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/312Early access to my new course "Scale Your Way" is open now!!Go to joshhall.co/scale for your special early access offer

Web designer for non-profit organizations and accessibility expert Andrea Shirey shares the ins and outs of how much opportunity there is for web designers who build websites for nonprofits and busts many myths about nonprofits like them not having money to invest in websites and marketing.In This Episode00:00 - Web Design Opportunities for Nonprofits07:01 - Nonprofits vs. Small Businesses16:34 - Managing Boundaries and Decision Making27:29 - Grant Funding and Website Services31:07 - Maximizing Corporate Donations 41:31 - Designing Accessible Websites and Educating Designers51:52 - Opportunities 57:53 - Course Offer for Web DesignersGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/311Early access to my new course "Scale Your Way" is open now!!Go to joshhall.co/scale for your special early access offer

CEO of Smart Passive Income and Pat Flynn's biz partner Matt Gartland is back on the podcast to help you cast a vision for your business and help you identify what you really want to create as a web designer…a job, business or potentially an exit.In This Episode01:43 - Create a Vision for Web Design13:36 - Understanding Mission, Vision, and Goals24:29 - Incubators and Small Business Growth30:56 - Pivoting a Business Model34:41 - Sunsetting Services and Pursuing New Business42:16 - Apple's iPod and Web Designer Evolution45:56 - Measuring Lifetime Value and Future PlanningGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/310Early access to my new course "Scale Your Way" is open now!!Go to joshhall.co/scale for your special early access offer

Josh shares how he scaled his web design studio with a small, remote team after being left with no other option while having 23 projects on his plate all at once. He also shares how his experience with scaling changed his mindset and gave him freedom, time and mental bandwidth back. In This Episode00:02 - Scaling Your Web Design Business12:17 - Scaling Through Delegation20:43 - Scaling and Hiring for Growth27:00 - Benefits 35:39 - Pursue Passion Projects42:18 - Scale Your WayGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/309Join Web Designer Pro™ before we hit the 250 member cap!https://joshhall.co/pro

Josh shares a hidden gem of how to land more web design clients and stand out from the crowd of other web designers by implementing a “founders note” on the homepage of your website.In This Episode00:02 - Founder's Note05:36 - How to do a Founder's Note08:02 - Listing Specialties11:11 - InTransit Studios14:47 - Content Creation21:00 - Boost Your Website and Get Coaching24:36 - Join Pro, Increase Website PricingGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/308Join Web Designer Pro™ before we hit the 250 member cap!https://joshhall.co/pro

Founder and CEO of Magnfi.com, Doug Dibert, is back on the podcast to share how web designers can utilize video marketing (in a way that works best for you) to grow your web biz in 2024 and beyond.In This Episode00:00 - Video Marketing for Web Design Businesses04:10 - The Power of Video Marketing13:53 - Video for Web Designers23:15 - Consistency35:28 - Optimizing for Local Search43:42 - The Future of AI in Video52:54 - Video Marketing Tips and Magnify ServicesGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/307Join Web Designer Pro™ before we hit the 250 member cap!https://joshhall.co/pro

Jennifer Alford of jennylainedesigns.com, one of the most active members in Web Designer Pro™, shares how she's crafted a business that is attracting passion and purpose driven business owners to her and has laid the foundation for a business that she loves showing up for week after week.In This Episode00:00 - Attracting Ideal Clients by Niche Personality04:12 - Business Growth and Learning Platforms14:12 - Evolving as a Business Owner27:08 - Paid Discovery Calls32:17 - Niching by Personality Type44:13 - Authenticity and Connection in Business49:07 - Embracing Authenticity and Connecting With Clients55:43 - Entrepreneurship, Vision, and Serving Communities1:02:23 - Collaborative Business Community Building1:09:43 - Web Designer ProGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/306Join Web Designer Pro™ before we hit the 250 member cap!https://joshhall.co/pro

CEO of eatmywords.com Alexandra Watkins (whose claim to fame is naming Wendy's Baconator) along with other notable brands shares how you as a web designer can create a brand, theme and name for your business that stands out and passes the “smile and scratch” test.In This Episode00:00 - Naming Your Business and Brand13:28 - Brand Themes and Multiple Asset Management22:44 - Naming Brands and Niche Businesses29:53 - Importance of Naming in Business40:25 - Product Naming and Brand Theme51:24 - Simple Naming1:01:11 - Show Notes Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/304

Co-host of the WPBuilds Podcast and of the uber popular Page Builder Summit, Nathan Wrigley, shares his enthusiasm and hopefulness for the much maligned WordPress Block Editor.In This Episode00:00 - Future of WordPress Block Editor03:32 - Changes and Evolution of Web Design12:01 - The Popularity of Web Design Platforms18:27 - WordPress Block's Excitement and Future31:37 - WordPress Tools43:13 - Feedback and Cheers for WordPressGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/303

Josh shares his strategies for sending personalized welcome videos for both web design students and to clients as a web designer and how game-changing they'll be for your web design business as well.In This Episode00:02 - Web Design Business Growth With Videos07:57 - Using Personal Welcome Videos13:36 - The Power of Welcome VideosGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/302

Julia Taylor of GeekPack.com shares how she's secured over 300k in grant funding for her business over the last year and a half and how you as a web designer can explore getting grants for your business no matter if you're just starting out or already established!In This Episode00:00 - Exploring Grants for Web Design Businesses04:01 - Exploring Grants for Business Growth15:30 - Understanding Grants for Small Business Owners29:36 - Grant Applications and Business Networking40:09 - Grant Funding Impact on Businesses52:45 - Imposter Syndrome and the Grant Game1:02:05 - Exploring Grants for Business FundingGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/301

For the big 300 milestone, Josh hosts the first ever “Web Designer Roundtable” on the podcast featuring Kyle Van Duesen of theadminbar.comShannon Matter of webdesigneracademy.comand Chris Badgett of lifterlms.comIn This Episode00:50 - Web Design Trends and Perspectives13:24 - Experience and Age in Web Design17:39 - Exploring WordPress and Web Design Options24:39 - Websites in a Changing Technological Landscape32:42 - Niche Selection and Solving Business Problems37:56 - Teaching Expertise Through Niche Power47:55 - Excitement in Web Design and AI52:39 - The Changing Landscape of Web Design Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/300My 2023 Black Friday Sale is ON!!All Web Design Courses are 30% OFF.

This episode is a recent conversation between Josh and Steve Shramm pulled from The Subscription Web Design podcast.In This Episode00:50 - The Evolution of Web Design Careers08:10 - Choosing the Right Web Design Tools13:05 - Choose a Business Model for Freedom26:18 - Niche Market for Web Design and Digital Marketing34:37 - Web Design Services for Business Growth47:30 - The Importance of Marketing Agency Communication51:57 - Scaling Web Design Business InvestmentGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/299My 2023 Black Friday Sale is ON!!All Web Design Courses are 30% OFF.

Canadian based freelance web designer, founder and owner of sandfire.ca, Sandy Burns shares the ins and outs of her 10 year journey so far in web design including how she almost gave it all up, what tool kept her in the game, battled cancer while keeping her business afloat and how she reluctantly but inevitably fell in love with scaling her agency with a small remote team.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction03:11 - Sandy's Journey12:29 - Discovering the Power of Divi16:42 - Divi's Impact 24:13 - Business Growth and Strategic Partnerships29:23 - Network and Scale 36:21 - Scaling a Business48:23 - Scaling's Impact on Growth1:00:03 - Managing Clients During Health Crisis1:07:54 - Scaling Business Through Cancer1:16:20 - Journey Through Cancer and Business Growth1:21:01 - Journey of Growth and InspirationGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/298

Web design educator Dave Foy (the go to 101 resource for learning the Bricks WordPress Page Builder) shares his insight on how Bricks stacks up next to other page builders like Divi and Elementor and gives his perspective on the pros and cons of where WordPress is headed.In This Episode00:00 - The Battle of WordPress Page Builders05:15 - Page Builders09:51 - WordPress Community Debate and Division22:13 - Comparing Page Builder Options35:32 - Progression to Bricks and Teaching Methods40:20 - Teaching Web Design With Bricks51:29 - Webflow vs WordPressGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/297Sign up for my free, weekly newsletter Web Biz Weekly™ at joshhall.co/weekly

Josh pulls the curtain back on launching his new weekly web designer newsletter “Web Biz Weekly™” and shares more about why now is the time for a newsletter (for both entrepreneurs and web designers) and what to expect moving forward.In This Episode01:03 - Launching a Newsletter10:13 - Introducing Web Biz Weekly Newsletter19:30 - Launching This SundayGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/296Sign up for my free, weekly newsletter Web Biz Weekly™ at joshhall.co/weekly

Co host of the uber popular Page Builder Summit and freelance web designer Anchen le Roux shares how she built her web design business primarily online while despising “selling” websites.In This Episode00:00 - Selling Without Sleazy Tactics06:53 - Choosing a Local or International URL10:35 - Building an Online Client Network18:38 - Build Authority, Get Clients Without Sales29:50 - Web Design Maintenance Strategies39:55 - Networking and Finding Clients Through Meetups46:22 - Marketing With Newsletters 55:46 - Utilizing Network and Building Relationships1:03:12 - Marketing Strategies for Web DesignersGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/295Web Designer Pro™ is filling up fast! Join now to lock in your spot before capacity is full at 250 members. (currently at 144)Once we're at capacity, you'll be able to sign up for the waitlist and have first dibs to join when any current members choose not to renew.Lock in your spot now (you can go month to month)

Jen Ellsworth of clickcharisma.com is back on the podcast to share what's working for her in offering marketing services along with web design and branding for her clients. More importantly, how she manages it all without burning out.In This Episode00:00 - Web Design and Marketing Services05:18 - Web Design Services and Branding Evolution16:51 - Website and Branding in Marketing20:00 - Comparing Website Options32:11 - Expanding Services, Planning for Future38:51 - Content Creation Challenges and Client Retention46:28 - Expanding Services and Scaling Business55:20 - Grow Your Business With Web DesignerGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/294Web Designer Pro™ is filling up fast! Join now to lock in your spot before capacity is full at 250 members. (currently at 144)Once we're at capacity, you'll be able to sign up for the waitlist and have first dibs to join when any current members choose not to renew.Lock in your spot now (you can go month to month)

Josh shares 10 proven strategies that are working right now in 2023 with boosting revenue and landing more web design projects with current clients vs constantly having to find new clients.In This Episode1:16 - Boost Revenue in Web Design Strategies12:43 - Maximizing Engagement and Revenue20:23 - Build and Maintain Client Relationships26:30 - Strategy SuggestionsGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/293Web Designer Pro™ is filling up fast! Join now to lock in your spot before capacity is full at 250 members. (currently at 144)Once we're at capacity, you'll be able to sign up for the waitlist and have first dibs to join when any current members choose not to renew.Lock in your spot now (you can go month to month)

CEO of SmartPricingTable.com Joe Ardeeser joins the podcast to share how he, as a former digital agency owner, productized, templatized and streamlined his proposal process to be able to scale and become more profitable in his web design agency.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction00:05 - Greeting to Joe04:37 - Transitioning From Freelancer to Agency Owner11:53 - Scaling and Productizing Proposals in Business20:18 - The Value of Productizing Web Design28:26 - Creating Effective Proposals With Clear Scope35:02 - Efficient Proposal Creation for Agencies38:18 - Simplistic vs Complex Proposals49:19 - Options and Upselling in Proposal Process55:06 - Optimize Proposals, Add Value With OptionsGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/292Web Designer Pro™ is filling up fast! Join now to lock in your spot before capacity is full at 250 members. (currently at 144)Once we're at capacity, you'll be able to sign up for the waitlist and have first dibs to join when any current members choose not to renew.Lock in your spot now (you can go month to month)

Content Strategist Abby Wood of thecontentlab.ie shares her insight to whether or not AI has alleviated the need for human copywriters for website copy, content marketing and more.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction 05:06 - Welcome to Abby 12:26 - The Importance of Authenticity in Branding 16:39 - Positive & Negative of AI on Copywriting 20:09 - Human Motivations 29:25 - The Rise of Newsletters 34:37 - Building or Establishing Trust 36:49 - CTA Link Color 38:01 - Social Media Strategies and Content 44:15 - Landing Page Length 46:24 - Strategy in Content 50:20 - Balancing Content Creativity 53:38 - Final Thoughts on AI Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/291Web Designer Pro™ is filling up fast! Join now to lock in your spot before capacity is full at 250 members. (currently at 144)Once we're at capacity, you'll be able to sign up for the waitlist and have first dibs to join when any current members choose not to renew.Lock in your spot now (you can go month to month)

Josh shares his top tips and insight on getting through his most challenging year in business.In This Episode01:16 - Surviving Tough Season in Business13:50 - Challenges and Lessons Learned in 202326:04 - Double Down on What's Working38:27 - Client Care and Recognizing Business Success48:10 - Web Design Pro and Scaling PromotionGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/290Web Designer Pro™ is filling up fast! Join now to lock in your spot before capacity is full at 250 members. (currently at 144)Once we're at capacity, you'll be able to sign up for the waitlist and have first dibs to join when any current members choose not to renew.Lock in your spot now (you can go month to month)

Josh shares his top 10 lessons learned after recently crossing 7-figures (1 million dollars) in sales with education, coaching and community building via joshhall.coIn This Episode03:38 - Marketing with one channel for discovery and one for relationship 07:21 - Listen to your customers and provide solutions they're looking for (if it's in your scope)11:19 - Put an emphasis on recurring income16:39 - Offer a higher tier product (for those who want it)21:19 - Delegating is a needle mover23:26 - Do the things that no one else does (like personal videos)27:23 - The small things make the biggest difference30:50 - Quarterly goals in pen, annual goals in pencil32:36 - If something works, keep doing it36:10 - Don't expect to stay at a certain level just because you got thereGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/289Web Designer Pro™ is filling up fast! Join now to lock in your spot before capacity is full at 250 members.Once we're at capacity, you'll be able to sign up for the waitlist and have first dibs to join when any current members choose not to renew.Lock in your spot now (you can go month to month)

Elizabeth McCravy is back on the podcast to share her insight on the decision to close her membership despite having over 170 members join and how that actually helped grow her business and reduced her personal bandwidth overwhelm.In This Episode00:05 - Pivot or Quit in Business04:48 - Pivoting or Quitting16:21 - Membership Offering Challenges and Changes21:21 - Managing Business and Personal Life26:26 - Managing Priorities in Business and Parenthood33:39 - Discussion on Decision to Close Membership41:50 - Pivoting and Learning From Business Challenges50:35 - Pivoting or Quitting in Business59:04 - The Importance of Pivoting in BusinessGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/288Web Designer Pro™ is filling up fast! Join now to lock in your spot before capacity is full at 250 members.Once we're at capacity, you'll be able to sign up for the waitlist and have first dibs to join when any current members choose not to renew.Lock in your spot now (you can go month to month)

Josh share's his proven, client-loving framework for organizing your services so that clients understand what you do and how you'll help them. Best part is, no matter what or how many services you offer, they can fit into these 3 categories!In This Episode00:02 - Organizing Web Design Services11:10 - Building, Supporting, and Growing Websites23:11 - Categorizing Services for Web Designers32:01 - Promotion of Web Designer Pro CourseGet all links, resources and show notes at: https://joshhall.co/287

CEO of Kickstart Accounting DANIELLE Hayden is back on the podcast, this time to share tips and strategies on what to do if your business is in a bit of a decline.In This Episode00:00 - Solutions for Declining Business Revenue 07:11 - Money Mindset and Long-Term Profitability 15:07 - Understanding Spending Habits and Financial Mindset 26:33 - Measuring Success and Setting Intentions 34:26 - Set Realistic Revenue Goals Based on Expenses 46:36 - Owner Mindset's Importance in Business 54:29 - The Danger of Comfort in Business 1:02:38 - Tips for Overcoming a Business Decline Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/286

Web design agency owner and fellow web design business coach Tristan Parker joins the show to talk shop about web design in general, selling websites nowadays, how to differentiate yourself as a designer and much more.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction00:05 - Web Design Business Podcast06:04 - Web Design Coaching and Business Insights09:21 - Web Designers21:53 - Booking Call Processes and Strategies32:35 - Consistency & Long-Lasting Content Importance43:59 - The Evolution of Web Design54:43 - Choosing Between WordPress and Webflow1:02:03 - WordPress vs Webflow1:09:42 - Join the Web Designer Pro Community Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/285

Josh uncovers 7 common strategies and trends that successful web designers are doing today to make at least 6-figures per year consistently.In This Episode 1:39 - Building a Successful Web Design Business4:45 - Number One9:15 - Number Two12:21 - Number Three14:58 - Number Four18:40 - Number Five22:00 - Number Six24:04 - Number Seven26:26 - Recap Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/284Get $300 OFF my Web Design Business Course during the 2.0 launch sale now through Sunday, September 17th at 6pm ET.Head to joshhall.co/biz to join while the sale is on.

Presentation and speaking skills coach Marianna Swallow shares tactical, actionable strategies that you can use today to get better at managing your nerves during web design presentations or sales meetings.In This Episode0 0:00 - Overcoming Nervousness in Public Speaking 05:05 - The Importance of Public Speaking 15:12 - Importance of Nervousness in Public Speaking 19:17 - Manage Nerves in Public Speaking 32:37 - Managing Nerves and Finding Confidence 42:27 - Calibrating and Scaling Energy for Presentations 47:49 - Pressure to Know Everything in Work 53:53 - Overcoming Anxiety in Presentations 1:03:48 - The Fear of Public Speaking Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/283Get $300 OFF my Web Design Business Course during the 2.0 launch sale now through Sunday, September 17th at 6pm ET.Head to joshhall.co/biz to join while the sale is on.

Fellow web design educator Kevin Geary (creator of automatic.css and frames for WordPress) is on the show to share his perspective on where WordPress is headed, the role of page builders moving forward, CSS class first design for scalability and more.In This Episode 00:00 - The Future of WordPress  11:15 - Comparing Page Builders for Web Design  18:14 - Discussion on Web Design Approaches  29:47 - Best Practices and Future of WordPress  37:29 - WordPress Block Editor vs. Page Builders Controversy  49:31 - WordPress Community  53:16 - Divi 5 and the Future of WordPress Frameworks Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/282

Josh recaps WordCamp US 2023 and shares takeaways from the first Web Designer Pro in person meetup, thoughts on Matt Mullenweg's keynote talk on the future of WordPress, the latest on Ai in web design, Accessibility, what's going on with Divi and much more!In This Episode00:02 - Recapping WordCamp 2023 and Hot Topics  11:24 - Imposter Syndrome and Accessibility Evolution 18:59 - Divi's Community Presence and Future  30:55 - Direct Chat and Business Recommendations Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/281

Katie Lake of StudioLagoDesign.com shares exactly what she did in order to get a swarm of web design clients fast after starting 2023 with a dry pipeline of leads to being fully booked out by Summer time.In This Episode0:02 - From Scarcity to Success4:49 - Transitioning From Scarce to Swamped14:23 - Marketing Strategy and Sales Power24:01 - Business Cards30:20 - Content Creation Strategies for Business Success38:12 - Social Media and Confidence in Marketing48:29 - Pricing and Packages for Business Services1:02:08 - Networking's Impact on Taking ActioGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/280