Web Design Business with Josh Hall
Josh Hall
The Web Design Business Podcast with host Josh Hall is here to help you build a web design business that allows you to have freedom and a lifestyle you love. As a web designer and web agency owner of over a decade, Josh knows the challenges, struggles and often painful lessons of building a web design business without any guidance, proven strategies or a mentor to help you along the way, which is why this show exists. Think of this podcast as your weekly dose of coaching, mentorship and guidance to help you build your dream web design business. All while having a good time doing it. Through interviews with seasoned web design business professionals and online entrepreneurs, solo coaching episodes with Josh and even case studies with his students, you’ll learn practical tips and strategies for web business building along with real-world advice and trends that are happening right now in the wild and wonderful world of web design. Subscribe if you’re ready to start or level up your web design business and for all show notes, links, full transcriptions for each episode, head to https://joshhall.co/podcast
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Apr 3, 2023 • 1h 2min
253 - Networking Made Easy (Even for Introverts) with Chris Borja
Networking coach, personal friend of Josh and author of the new book “Networking Essentials for Success” Chris Borja shares his proven framework for making networking easy, fun and doable for even the world’s most introverted introvert.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction03:04 - Greeting to Chris06:28 - Current landscape10:53 - Networking tip15:32 - Helping others18:10 - Personal development21:12 - Dominate a “major”23:47 - Cringeworthy moment30:26 - Step 1 Clarity 33:15 - Step 2 Mindset 36:57 - Step 3 Tools 38:45 - Step 4 Meeting people40:57 - Step 5 Build relationships 45:36 - Step 6 Brand & network47:18 - Step 7 Collaborations51:12 - Trust travels56:01 - Final suggestionsGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/253
Mar 30, 2023 • 11min
252 - Using YouTube for Getting Web Design Clients (clip from a recent coaching call)
Josh shares some insight on how web designers can utilize YouTube to get clients and repurpose video content for client training. This is a clip taken from a recent weekly coaching session in Web Designer Pro™In This Episode00:00 - Introduction01:59 - Getting going03:06 - Pixels to profit04:25 - Making content05:59 - Have a plan07:24 - Regretting YouTube08:44 - Different playlists09:43 - Web Designer ProGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/252
Mar 27, 2023 • 60min
251 - Better Systems = Less Overwhelm with Melissa Morris
Owner of YourAgencyAuthority.com Melissa Morris shares her top tips for creating systems and operations that will help you save time, reduce overwhelm and enjoy your business day to day.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:21 - Greeting to Melissa05:16 - Accidental mismatch08:48 - Intentional SOP’s11:44 - Stress is a systems problem15:12 - Map the workflow first21:37 - SOP’s are different23:46 - Building your tool29:35 - Do this first31:31 - Get out of your head34:37 - SOP’s for SOP’s43:57 - Everything in place46:16 - A visual example48:43 - Track your tools51:56 - Set a goal55:35 - Success storyGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/251
Mar 20, 2023 • 33min
250 - Mike Michalowicz on the Challenges of Being an Accidental Entrepreneur
Author of “Profit First”, the recent hit “Fix This Next” and a slew of other entrepreneurial business books, Mike Michalowicz shares his insight on how too many sales can potentially be a bad thing, standing out as an imposter, the challenges for accidental entrepreneurs and more.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction03:12 - Greeting to Mike 05:39 - Some challenges07:52 - Perspective of success09:48 - “I suck” syndrome11:47 - Competition is small14:47 - Making problems worse17:07 - Go for the walk19:52 - DNA across industries22:59 - Sales stress24:22 - Right fix, wrong time26:32 - Cater to the 4%29:40 - Mike’s latest fixesGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/250
Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 4min
249 - The Friendly Web Developer Movement with Julia Taylor of GeekPack.com
CEO and Founder of GeekPack.com Julia Taylor sheds light on the growing movement of “friendly web developers” and shares how she sees the industry narrative towards developers, which isn’t typically nice, changing with this new movement.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:34 - Greeting to Julia05:07 - Original struggles08:00 - Reason for community11:27 - WordPress and code13:36 - Knowing other languages16:42 - Open doors19:27 - The most important22:12 - “Geek” personalities26:38 - Female avatar31:13 - Perception is reality33:35 - Be kind37:10 - Thoughts on AI41:53 - How to talk to clients43:49 - What’s the why53:38 - Geek pack opportunities58:29 - Dream bigGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/249
Mar 9, 2023 • 35min
248 - Behind the Scenes: Why I Rebranded my Web Design Membership
Josh shares a behind the scenes look into what went into rebranding the Web Design Club to Web Designer Pro™ and pulls the lessons learned from revamping a strong existing online community.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction01:36 - The 3 reasons02:43 - 1) Why the change09:20 - 2) Original Plan13:27 - 3) Rebranding 15:16 - How to trademark19:00 - The 3 big C’s21:58 - Direct coaching23:44 - Pro pricing and why 25:44 - Forward thoughts27:59 - Pro helpGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/248
Mar 6, 2023 • 58min
247 - Building a Client Base from a Rural Location with Mat Casner
“Think like a creative… Act like a CEO.” Mat Casner of freelanceceo.com shares how to become a successful web design solopreneur and how he built his business up while living in a rural location.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Greeting to Mat07:43 - Utilizing the network10:17 - The secret “sauce”15:48 - Cultivate relationships20:17 - Retention first24:19 - Lessons learned 28:47 - Simple things work33:17 - AI opportunity38:54 - The new mainstreet 43:19 - A rural niche49:22 - Passing the knowledge55:21 - Advice for starting Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/247
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Feb 27, 2023 • 1h 13min
246 - Lessons Learned After 10 Years of Web Design with Sarah Oates
Sarah Oates of Endure Web Studios and the Divi Chat Podcast shares her top lessons learned after a full decade of building and growing her web design business from a side hustle to full time endeavor.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:04 - Greeting to Sarah04:10 - In the beginning10:04 - Choosing a name15:06 - Intentional web designing20:12 - Starting a business22:13 - First services24:21 - Building confidence26:41 - Staggered annual hosting31:54 - Increasing prices32:50 - Best marketing plan37:18 - Growth process43:09 - Worth of a good portfolio48:52 - Second level network52:50 - Scaling a designer54:28 - Competing a new market1:00:26 - How it’s lasted 10 years1:05:46 - Community 1:10:47 - Final thoughtsGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/246
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Feb 20, 2023 • 1h 21min
245 - Derek Sivers on Positioning, Brevity, Simple vs Easy and More
Founder of CDBaby, TED Speaker and Author of “Hell Yeah or No” Derek Sivers shares his always provoking counter intuitive thoughts on positioning, brevity, musician entrepreneurs and much more in this wide-ranging conversation.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction04:28 - Greeting to Derek06:28 - Musicians in business11:02 - Power in the niche18:54 - NIN technique28:01 - Staying niche focused34:49 - Testing other waters40:42 - Keeping score45:03 - Know what excites you47:29 - Love of simplicity52:29 - Be considerate 54:26 - Simplicity matters1:01:32 - A bold move 1:04:01 - Intentional communication1:08:59 - Training1:10:46 - Ask questions1:16:32 - Everyone’s websites1:19:48 - Final thoughtsGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/245
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Feb 16, 2023 • 31min
244 - 4 Common Web Designer Paths (Which One's Right for You?)
Dive into the fascinating world of web design career paths! Discover the pros and cons of freelancing, where flexibility reigns, versus the solopreneur route, which balances independence with business strategy. Explore the responsibilities of being a business owner, and the innovative spirit of a webpreneur. Each path offers unique challenges and rewards, inviting listeners to reflect on where they fit in the web design landscape. Get ready to discover your ideal career direction!
