Brett Williams

Brett Williams is a designer and entrepreneur behind DesignJoy, a thriving subscription-based design service that generates over $1 million annually. In this conversation, he reveals the secrets of successfully transitioning to a subscription model, emphasizing the balance of quality and speed. Brett shares insights on mastering client relationships and how tools like Trello streamline workflows. He also discusses the pivotal role of social media in boosting visibility and driving client engagement, all while navigating the unique challenges of creative entrepreneurship.

Today I'm talking to Indie Hacker Brett Williams (@brettfromdj) who has built a $1M ARR "agency of one." In this episode we talk about how he manages 50 clients as a solo designer and has 10x'd his prices in the process. Check out DesignJoy: DesignJoy.coFollow Brett on Twitter: twitter.com/brettfromdj

Brett Williams earns $80k/month in pure PROFIT thanks to his subscription design agency, Designjoy. But, there’s something unique about his business… He has no employees!  While most design businesses focus on outsourcing work to freelancers or junior members of the team, Brett focuses on creating high-quality designs. And the best way to ensure that is to just do it himself! His design work is SO popular, he’s even had to turn off orders in the past to prevent more client sign-ups. And he doubled his prices to reduce interest—which ended up backfiring and actually brought more clients in. If you’ve ever wanted to learn about launching a successful design agency, you’ll love this episode. In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things: How to make tons of money WITHOUT reinventing the wheel Why Brett has actually AVOIDED hiring freelancers And how raising your prices can bring you MORE clients instead of less Enjoy those 3 things… plus a bunch more ear nuggets along the way. Noah Kagan Presents is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit www.BetterHelp.com/NOAH today to get 10% off your first month. Noah Kagan Presents is sponsored by Boll and Branch. Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code NOAH at www.BollAndBranch.com.

Brett Williams, Founder of Designjoy, shares his journey of running a successful one-man design agency. He discusses the challenges of solo entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need for a sustainable work-life balance. Brett dives into the innovative concept of productized services, simplifying design access for clients with clear pricing. He reflects on the impact of AI on the design landscape, the importance of efficient workflows, and the necessity of building strong client relationships. His insights are a blend of creativity, strategy, and personal well-being.

Brett Williams, founder of Designjoy, shares how he started a design agency as a side hustle and scaled it to a $1.5 million solo business. He discusses his innovative shift that reduced his workload and increased revenue, mistakes he made early on and how he found better clients, and strategies for growing the business while cutting back working hours. He also talks about coping with stress, firing clients, and building a personal brand.