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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Dec 29, 2022 • 30min
234 - Proven Trends For Growing Your Web Design Agency in 2023
Josh shares the top 10 trends that are working now and into the New Year for effectively growing your web design business to help you prioritize WHAT to focus on in 2023.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:05 - 1) Market for results06:23 - 2) Website journey09:49 - 3) Messaging & copy12:16 - 4) Personalization14:39 - 5) Doing video16:48 - 6) Blogging18:16 - 7) Accessibility20:24 - 8) Privacy Policies22:32 - 9) Be a Webmaster24:04 - 10) Have success stories 27:43 - Quick recapGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/234
Dec 22, 2022 • 26min
233 - So You Didn't Hit Your Goals or Have a Great Year
If you didn’t hit your goals for 2022 or maybe you just didn’t have a great year, it’s ok. You’re not alone and luckily, a new year is right around the corner. Josh shares some struggles and challenges he went through as well and gives some actionable tips for heading into 2023 with some positive steam!In This Episode00:00 - Introduction01:30 - 1) It’s ok03:23 - Goal setting is interesting04:58 - 2) You are not alone05:35 - Josh shares his heart09:19 - Danger of Social Media12:46 - Being a “duck”15:12 - 3)Time to move forward17:27 - Why people quit19:42 - Prioritize over productivity21:50 - Web Design in-demand23:58 - Holiday announcementGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/233
Dec 19, 2022 • 59min
232 - Battling Cancer While Growing an Online Business with Betty Kempa
Business coach for coaches, Betty Kempa, shares how she battled stage four cancer and still managed to grow her business to have her most profitable year to date.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:42 - Greeting to Betty07:55 - Cancer revealed13:27 - Finding resiliency17:57 - When it affects business21:18 - Launch hold and SOPs 25:13 - The team’s response23:23 - The client’s response33:52 - Business as a diversion37:53 - Appreciating opportunities44:14 - Paying it forward49:32 - Life in the little things 53:34 - Betty’s mindset nowGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/232
Dec 12, 2022 • 1h 11min
231 - How to Sell, Negotiate and Handle Conflict with Kwame Christian
CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, Kwame Christian, shares his top strategies and methods for how to sell better, how to handle negotiations and how to handle conflict when it arises.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction01:58 - Greeting to Kwame04:54 - Confidence in titles08:05 - Importance of communication11:18 - Three parts to be effective14:29 - the biggest struggle17:25 - Negotiation is learned19:07 - The Steps21:30 - Earn the right to persuade23:14 - Challenges of people24:24 - How to deal with emotions31:19 - Utilizing compromise35:54 - Role playing example 43:30 - Human centered approach46:15 - How to get results48:45 - Aware of personality types52:28 - Build likability57:20 - Be the conversational leader1:00:19 - Learn the Why1:06:27 - Online communicationGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/231
Dec 8, 2022 • 17min
230 - 3 Things that Move the Needle Forward Fast in a Web Design Business
Josh shares the top 3 things you can do to build your web design business fast (aka move the needle forward)In This Episode00:00 - Introduction01:58 - 1) Have few services02:44 - Magic in three04:29 - Would you buy it05:02 - 2) Pricing correctly08:21 - 3) Delegating 09:10 - Focus on super power11:33 - Avoiding burnout12:53 - RecapGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/230
Dec 5, 2022 • 1h 25min
229 - Getting Clients via Instagram and Other Marketing Avenues with Marie Brown
Web designer and business strategist Marie Brown of “Beyond The Kitchen Table” shares how she markets and gets the majority of her clients now through Instagram along with other worthwhile marketing channels you can explore for your web design business as well.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction01:47 - Greeting to Marie04:43 - Branding study08:28 - Identifying the niche12:02 - Know your superpower15:24 - Client focus17:44 - Building the base21:06 - Switching social platforms23:45 - Market awareness26:58 - Content strategy33:37 - Tagging the client35:02 - In the hot seat40:30 - Utilizing a podcast46:50 - Repurpose content49:38 - Guest testimonials54:58 - Long term game59:47 - Creating tiers of recurring1:03:55 - Marketing idea1:07:44 - Courses1:12:59 - Building community1:14:00 - Organizing time1:19:04 - Podcast thoughts1:22:18 - Talking to five years agoGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/229
Nov 28, 2022 • 1h 9min
228 - Building a Quarter-Million Dollar Business in the Creator Economy Today with Jay Clouse
Up and coming online creator, podcaster and community builder Jay Clouse is back on the podcast sharing all the lessons he’s learned bringing his online creator business to be on track for over a quarter-million dollars this year in 2022.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction01:50 - Greeting to Jay06:38 - Diversifying thoughts10:24 - Learning without regrets12:15 - Evaluate by quarter13:41 - Pricing mindset16:22 - How to find sales22:30 - Selling on Social Media31:29 - Keeping others in mind35:13 - One-off courses38:44 - Creator who offers services44:08 - Discovery platform strategy49:47 - Social ads54:24 - Balance of time & money1:02:46 - Moments of gratification1:05:28 - Motivational minuteGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/228
Nov 24, 2022 • 15min
227 - Big News for my Divi Web Designers Facebook Group
Josh shares the exciting news about turning the Divi Web Designers Facebook Group over to Tim Strifler of DiviLife.comIn This Episode00:00 - Introduction01:53 - Reason for change03:16 - Is Josh leaving?04:35 - Greeting to Tim06:57 - Divi-centric09:46 - Josh in the future11:51 - Goals for Divi groupGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/227
Nov 21, 2022 • 1h 1min
226 - Going Niche Without Losing Current Clients with Adrienne Johnston
Presentation Designer and Online Educator Adrienne Johnston shares how she found a sweet spot by going hyper niche and becoming exclusively a presentation designer. All while not burning her current client base as she pivoted her business.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Greeting to Adrienne06:12 - From chaos to niche08:59 - Adopting the mindset12:57 - How to rank #3 on Google15:21 - No backup plan17:50 - Utilize your network20:26 - Clear from the start22:36 - Be sticky23:35 - Current clients27:26 - Have a servant’s spirit 31:24 - Concern with freelancers33:19 - Communication is key42:00 - How to choose a niche45: 56 - Change your marketing51:50 - Design for the user58:28 - Encouraging thoughtGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/226
Nov 14, 2022 • 1h 12min
225 - Choosing ONE Marketing Channel (A Case Study) with Wes McDowell
Fan favorite Wes McDowell is back on the podcast to share what has worked well (and what hasn’t) after focusing solely on ONE marketing channel…his YouTube channel!In This Episode00:00 - Introduction01:55 - Greeting to Wes04:01 - Ultimate business hack05:31 - YouTube locally09:29 - Weighing the choice13:07 - Long form content first15:50 - Subscriber awareness19:29 - Attractors 24:13 - Clarify your niche27:51 - Personal branding29:54 - Have more authenticity34:25 - Can lead to monetization39:24 - When you are your client 41:58 - Know the verbiage43:13 - Refining the processes45:20 - Benefit of interviews48:22 - Where to start51:58 - Keywords for titles54:38 - Thumbnail strategy1:01:18 - Getting the photos 1:05:51 - Video is essential to useGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/225
