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
Episodes
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Nov 10, 2022 • 1h 13min
224 - Pricing Mindset, Raising Rates, Trade Work, Web Design Traps and More (Shannon Mattern Interviews Josh)
In this episode, we turn the tables and share an interview that Josh recently did on Shannon Mattern’s podcast “The Profitable Web Designer” addressing some of the common struggles and challenges all web designers face today with actionable tips and strategies to combat them.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction04:58 - Josh’s catalyst09:07 - Biggest challenges09:35 - Money mindset12:47 - Value concept18:34 - Rate increase reaction20:38 - Evolution to get a coach25:45 - Client mindsets differ29:05 - Trading is a trap 35:42 - “Favor” work39:02 - Evolution to BE a coach44:40 - It’s about people47:16 - Extrovert & introvert52:53 - You’re an expert58:55 - Focus on superpower1:01:36 - 13 Years ago1:03:36 - Make clients hungryGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/224
Nov 7, 2022 • 1h 2min
223 - How to Manage Web Design Projects Like a Pro with Shanice Miller
Business Productivity Consultant and CEO of TasklyGroup.com Shanice Miller shares her top tips for managing projects and how having the proper systems can help you save time and be more profitable in your business.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:50 - Greeting to Shanice05:54 - Start eliminating07:20 - All in your head08:52 - Starting SOP’s10:56 - 3 general basics13:08 - What to delegate15:16 - Utilize automation16:48 - Setting client boundaries21:35 - Create packages28:02 - Do backwards goals29:42 - Delegate your weaknesses32:17 - When negative happens35:48 - Communication is key37:20 - Importance of deadlines40:06 - Written directions over video41:56 - One bite at a time46:51 - Simplify your verbiage49:17 - Results of processes52:32 - Sustainable business option59:52 - Final inspirationGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/223
Oct 31, 2022 • 1h 22min
222 - Where WordPress, Divi & Website Builders are Headed with David Blackmon
CEO of WPzone (formerly Divi Space & Aspen Grove Studios) David Blackmon is back on the podcast to catch up and share what he sees currently in the world of WordPress, Divi and other website builders like Elementor, Oxygen, etc.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction03:28 - Greeting to David06:39 - Divi to WordPress08:37 - A bigger vision13:40 - Your own real estate20:03 - Protect yourself21:50 - Could WordPress do more24:51 - Can Divi survive29:14 - #1 page builder31:38 - Value of community35:46 - Vanity metrics40:31 - Our own frequency48:30 - Coopetition50:08 - Find your thing57:14 - Finding the connection1:02:19 - Focus on marketing1:06:16 - Content proof1:12:48 - Focus on your geniusGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/222
Oct 25, 2022 • 11min
Personal Update and Announcement from Josh
Josh here with an update on what transpired with my family over the past couple of weeks and what to expect moving forward with the podcast.If you don't yet follow me on social media, I'm posting updates at:https://www.instagram.com/joshhallcohttps://www.facebook.com/joshhallco
Oct 17, 2022 • 4min
Update on Josh and His Family
A special announcement and update from InTransit Studio's CEO, Eric Dingler. For a full transcription of the announcement go to joshhall.co/SA
Oct 13, 2022 • 31min
221 - How Instagram Has Helped (and Hindered) My Business
Josh shares how a year on Instagram has helped and in some ways, hindered his business along with what he’s learned to manage and grow multiple social media accounts better.In This Episode00:00 - Outline02:29 - Starting with the pros02:48 - Student connections03:55 - Tagging07:31 - Top Tier presence10:25 - Nice overall UX11:46 - Some of the cons12:44 - Lost in tinkering13:37 - Time away from biz14:19 - Slower growth16:25 - Imposter syndrome20:09 - Balancing social time21:44 - Management tool23:11 - Hiring it out25:15 - Focus on education27:01 - Things to add28:30 - RecapGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/221
Oct 10, 2022 • 1h 15min
220 - Growing Your Design Business WITHOUT The Overwhelm with Elizabeth McCravy
Founder of the Booked Out Designer program and host of the Breakthrough Brand podcast Elizabeth McCravy joins the show to share how she’s learned to grow her online business without the typical overwhelm that leads most people to burnout. Oh, and all while being a young mom working from home.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:43 - Greeting to Elizabeth10:49 - Clients from anywhere13:30 - Introverted extrovert16:48 - Be self-aware19:12 - Know your services24:23 - The pivot26:31 - Raising rates 30:26 - Booking clients out34:37 - Focus time36:51 - Wear all the hats38:34 - Build the content42:48 - Intentional not interruptive48:01 - Utilize other freelancers50:02 - Template sales option56:39 - Change in the name1:00:06 - How to control overwhelm 1:06:06 - Becoming a new momGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/220
Oct 3, 2022 • 1h 22min
219 - Using YouTube To Grow Your Design Business with Pat Flynn
Wall Street Journal best selling author, host of the Smart Passive Income podcast, seasoned YouTuber and my personal favorite course creator Pat Flynn is back on the podcast, this time to share his top tips for using YouTube to help grow your design business.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction03:12 - Greeting to Pat 05:09 - Imposter syndrome 07:39 - Why not TikTok11:34 - A Home base12:43 - What YouTube wants13:32 - Learn click & stick22:04 - Option to monetize25:42 - Gauging YT success29:02 - A big mistake31:27 - Affiliate marketing36:56 - Benefits of niche37:47 - Service based video41:59 - Consistency43:49 - “Infotainment”45:53 - Batch processing49:21 - Create title first52:19 - Thumbnail importance56:01 - Changing the past58:54 - Relatable background1:03:36 - Channel thoughts1:06:18 - YouTube algorithms1:14:22 - Pat’s YT course1:18:42 - Final thoughtGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/219
Sep 26, 2022 • 1h 13min
218 - Focus, Sleep and Prioritizing Health While Building your Business with Tanessa Shears
Health consultant for entrepreneurs and host of the Becoming Limitless podcast Tanessa Shears shares how busy business owners can maintain their well being by managing sleep, focus and energy while building the business.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction03:36 - Greeting to Tanessa06:10 - Start with sleep08:36 - Sleep habits10:57 - Wear a Fitbit to bed13:36 - Reducing awake time16:29 - Melatonin19:57 - Just your brain26:03 - “Focus” expectations31:52 - Routine and habits35:32 - Plan intentional mornings 37:47 - Effects of light39:23 - How to adjust levers42:06 - Expecting self pushback46:29 - Intentional discomfort49:16 - Sliding blocks51:56 - Being self-aware59:32 - Results are priority1:02:32 - Productive or busy work1:04:23 - Answering emails1:07:39 - Performance capacityGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/218
Sep 22, 2022 • 44min
217 - 10 Ways to Measure Website Conversions and Results
Josh shares 10 strategies for measuring website conversions and results which will help you offer higher-end web design packages.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction03:07 - Important clarity04:20 - 1) eComm sales07:25 - 2) Contact form submit10:40 - 3) Adding How’d You Hear14:10 - 4) Goals & campaigns UTM’s18:22 - SM landing page20:14 - 5) Onsite link shorteners24:58 - 6) Bounce rate27:54 - 7) Average time on site30:36 - 8) Keyword research/SEO33:33 - 9) Lead gen sign ups35:13 - 10) Overall business sales39:50 - RecapGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/217
