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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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!
Feb 13, 2023 • 1h 1min
243 - Building Trust, Likability and Authority with Karen Laos
Keynote speaker and professional communication coach Karen LaosIn This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:03 - Greeting to Karen05:24 - Marketing yourself07:30 - First tip12:33 - Communication concepts 18:34 - Timeframes23:12 - Listen don’t pitch29:12 - Create clarity31:40 - Curse of knowledge33:48 - Trust factor importance38:47 - Have warmth45:04 - Listen to yourself48:40 - Don’t fill the air51:28 - Being credible55:54 - Meet the right person58:28 - Final thoughtGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/243
Feb 6, 2023 • 1h 11min
242 - Performance and Confidence in Sales with Tom O'Brien
Acting and performance coach for entrepreneurs Tom O’Brien shares how to gain confidence and clarity in sales, calls, coming across like “you” on camera, in your marketing and more.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction01:54 - Greeting to Tom04:29 - What is performance08:14 - In your own way10:14 - An imaginary friend13:25 - Overcome challenges18:48 - Having confidence20:28 - Belief into truth23:12 - Tip before you speak28:30 - Core desired wants33:54 - Be in “Doing” mode36:25 - Become a storyteller38:57 - Mistakes42:47 - Build a relationship45:20 - Call yourself out49:24 - Calming nerves55:32 - Facial expressions59:27 - Unshakeable confidence1:03:53 - Re-learning in-person1:08:27 - Quick tip Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/242
Jan 30, 2023 • 1h 19min
241 – Getting Through the Struggles of Entrepreneurship with Alyssa Marshall
Co-founder of embeddable online course platform Owwlish.com, Alyssa Marshall, shares her lessons learned in going from the academic and corporate world via a dental practice to the wild west of online business.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:52 - Greeting to Alyssa07:27 - From dentist…11:18 - …To entrepreneur 20:12 - Discovering freedom23:01 - Utilize what you know26:03 - A not so clear path37:11 - Trust your instinct39:30 - Pivoting into plugins42:13 - Adding a family44:36 - Changing course54:32 - New business challenges56:55 - Find the balance1:03:16 - Tips to work with spouse1:10:49 - Hard in the journey1:16:31 - Final thoughtGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/241
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Jan 26, 2023 • 23min
240 - Average Expenses to Start a Web Design Business
Josh breaks down the average annual expenses that it costs to start and run a “lean and mean” web design business. Hint…it’s crazy affordable compared to other industries when getting started!In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:38 - Legal liabilities06:41 - 1) Domain name07:39 - 2) Hosting09:15 - Email hosting10:54 - 3) Website builder12:07 - 4) Project management14:00 - 5) Client management15:15 - 6) Graphic design16:20 - 7) Client videos17:22 - Yearly total20:35 - Spreadsheet toolGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/240
Jan 23, 2023 • 1h 15min
239 - Becoming a Professional Overseas Web Designer with Richard Pruzek
Czech based web designer, white-label designer and Divi expert Richard Pruzek shares how he’s built his web design business solely online as an overseas web designer. Richard says he’s “Living the American Dream while never having stepped foot in America” and in this episode, we get into how he practically gets ideal clients online all over the world.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:22 - Greeting to Richard05:35 - International strategy08:15 - Positivity mindset12:56 - Beyond language barrier16:34 - Control your emotions19:21 - Accidental networking 25:36 - A personal brand26:58 - White label mix33:32 - Goal at beginning37:10 - Conversion over design 42:22 - Superpowers45:54 - Tools for communication50:31 - Keeping simple 52:07 - Family history55:04 - Being self aware58:10 - Video presence1:03:10 - Future journey1:09:12 - Be availableGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/239
Jan 16, 2023 • 1h 5min
238 - Building Business Your Way and Embracing Your Inner Weirdo with Hunter Lowder
Hunter Lowder, co-founder of the Husband and Wife brand Tortoise and the Bear shares the counterintuitive approaches to breaking the rules, embracing your inner weirdo and building an online business YOUR way.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:12 - Greeting to Hunter05:20 - Niche of people07:18 - Weddings to weirdo09:12 - Go through values12:28 - Burnout issues16:18 - High stress industries19:03 - An anti-label extrovert24:15 - Be self-aware26:37 - Doing what scares you29:36 - Rest35:19 - Casting the vision38:22 - Goal setting & planning41:36 - Wheel of life44:33 - Control for chaos48:02 - Plan to celebrate 50:08 - Just say no53:37 - Is it fear based1:00:54 - Before the burnoutGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/238
Jan 12, 2023 • 24min
237 - Beware Complaining About Your Web Design Clients
Josh shares 3 tips on how to empower your clients to help you avoid the common trap of complaining about web design clients.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction00:31 - Controversial post02:53 - Turns to resentment04:07 - Why it’s your fault04:31 - 1) Setting boundaries09:20 - 2) Empower clients12:54 - 3) Funnel good clients15:45 - Bonus - Templatize 20:22 - RecapGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/237
Jan 9, 2023 • 1h 4min
236 - Counter Intuitive Approach to Niching in Web Design with Steve Schramm
The pioneer of the subscription web design business model Steve Shramm is back on the podcast, this time to share all he’s learned about niching down his services in counter intuitive ways like niching by customer persona, project type and even business model.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:39 - Greeting to Steve06:14 - To scale or find ICA09:31 - Niching choices11:08 - Benefits of failing13:45 - How to get good clients15:35 - Imposing your will21:00 - Not niching by industry24:07 - Should you use a portfolio29:06 - Serve the Queen Bee36:24 - Coach Josh 39:03 - Do Success Stories45:57 - Pricing51:17 - Website messaging53:01 - Steve’s favorite niche58:09 - Discovery mindsetGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/236
Jan 2, 2023 • 1h 11min
235 - How to Find (and Land) Your Best Web Design Clients with Kady Sandel
Business Coach for Designers Kady Sandel of Aventive Academy unpacks all the strategies she’s learned over the years in getting her BEST clients to help you as web designers do the same. All while choosing the right marketing strategy that suits you.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:36 - Greeting to Kady08:19 - Nomad networking11:48 - Switching to SM13:35 - Finding ideal clients15:44 - Utilizing LinkedIn18:44 - Social media strategy21:22 - Using time wisely23:44 - Decide & change to niche30:07 - Perfecting the process33:50 - Don’t be exclusive37:14 - Showcase results40:13 - How to get case study47:07 - Empowering clients52:14 - Working on downtime53:55 - Cold emailing1:03:12 - Timing1:08:42 - Final thoughtsGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/235
