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 3, 2022 • 34min
166 - Get Clients and Keep Them (A 3-Step Challenge)
Josh shares how he nearly doubled his student base in 2021 and challenges you to implement the same 3 tactics in your business to get more clients and keep them coming back.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:46 - Phase 1 - Warm them up04:10 - How to bring the value08:07 - Do what works09:14 - Phase 2 - First impressions10:40 - Create likability14:53 - Thorough follow up 18:07 - Phase 3 - Engaging18:58 - Remember the Platinum rule19:20 - A domino effect22:19 - A tool for you from Josh23:00 - Ideas to try28:43 - Separating yourself outGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/166
Jan 31, 2022 • 1h 9min
165 - A Deep Dive into CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) with Kurt Philips
Founder and CEO of Convertica.org, Kurt Philips, shares his top tips for getting better website conversions and how to sell conversion/results-based services to clients.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction03:11 - Greeting to Kurt05:40 - How a hard drive evolved10:58 - Why is conversion important14:13 - Which site converts better?17:29 - What does conversion mean19:01 - Creating the goal20:27 - How to increase conversion23:39 - Using reviews and case studies29:02 - Cracking seven figures34:09 - Working through the variables36:20 - Dress to impress47:49 - Perception is not always reality53:21 - Perfect amount of stuff58:09 - Listening is the most important1:01:29 - Placement of lead generator1:03:21 - Do the research1:07:26 - A conversion trick for mobileGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/165
Jan 24, 2022 • 1h 28min
164 - Running a Husband-and-Wife Web Design Business with Lisa Williams
Lisa Williams, owner of husband-and-wife team web design business JoLiDesignSolutions.com, shares her top lessons learned and experiences with how they run their “spouse and business partner” web design business.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction04:54 - Greeting to Lisa06:30 - The business story16:36 - The car crash catalyst20:34 - Client relationships26:26 - Benefits of an IT spouse32:10 - Managing the 24/7 partner 40:32 - The set-up44:36 - Have intentional time together54:05 - Strength in two1:02:41 - Seeing the value of the story1:09:08 - Having processes in place1:13:31 - Taking time away from work1:22:52 - 2022 plans1:24:47 - Mutual appreciation Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/164
Jan 20, 2022 • 32min
163 - 7 Strategies for Better SEO Rankings RIGHT NOW
Josh shares 7 strategies you can implement right now to get better SEO results for you and your clients.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction03:24 - 1) Follow SEO tree07:14 - 2) Separate Service Pages 09:49 - 3) Appease Google12:53 - 4) Love the Linking18:16 - 5) Longtail keyword/phrase23:44 - 6) Answer as snippets26:15 - 7) Increase time on site28:59 - RecapGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/163
Jan 17, 2022 • 59min
162 - How Google Algorithm Updates Impact Your SEO Strategy with Julian Goldie
Author of the book “Link Building Mastery” and link building agency owner, Julian Goldie, shares his top tips as an SEO industry expert on Google Algorithm Updates and how to keep your SEO strategy up to date.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction04:06 - Greeting to Julian06:16 - What algorithms change08:12 - Updates from 202113:42 - Blackhat and whitehat18:28 - Google list of guidelines20:56 - When Google updates24:30 - Best practices for SEO29:50 - Why Google doesn’t like SEO35:09 - Protect from penalties39:59 - Can Google be wrong?43:30 - How much to customize48:10 - What ranks quickly?53:36 - The future of Google updatesGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/162
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Jan 10, 2022 • 1h 10min
161 - Starting Your Web Design Business Successfully with Jamila Jones
UK based freelance web designer Jamila Jones shares the top lessons learned from the first year of starting and building her web design business.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction03:54 - Greeting to Jamila09:05 - Start with personal network12:45 - Charging right away16:39 - Discover what works18:43 - Research in the slow times20:14 - Superpowers23:40 - Invest in yourself27:50 - Increase self-confidence30:53 - Set goals 32:21 - Are you ready to scale36:59 - Have a marketing strategy41:17 - Mindset can make or break52:03 - Learn sales techniques55:29 - Take a failure and grow1:00:28 - Top lesson learned so far1:04:14 - Rewards1:08:09 - Thoughts to get startedGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/161
Jan 6, 2022 • 44min
160 - Top 10 Moments of the Podcast from 2021
In this special lookback episode, Josh shares the top 10 moments of the podcast from 2021. These are all quick clips from the podcast interviews.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction03:21 - Crissy Maier - Combating Imposter Syndrome - Ep 13005:53 - Wes McDowell - Social Media vs Websites - Ep 13708:15 - Anne Stefanyk - Connect, Converse, Convert - Ep 12413:57 - Bob McElligott - Getting Better on Camera - Ep 10418:04 - Lisa Breedt - Combating Perfectionism - Ep 15321:02 - Walter Hill - Avoiding Catastrophic Mistakes - Ep 14224:34 - Ellen Yin - Not Everyone is an Entrepreneur - Ep 11429:16 - James Schramko - Mindset of Hiring - Ep 10132:26 - Emma Kate - Setting Boundaries - Ep 15135:34 - Pat Flynn - Taking the Risk of Going for It - Ep 100Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/160
Jan 3, 2022 • 59min
159 - Honest Thoughts on How to Scale Your Web Design Agency with Troy Dean
CEO of AgencyMavericks.com, Troy Dean, joins us to kick off the New Year with some honest thoughts of how to scale your web design business and whether or not it’s the right move for you!In This Episode00:00 - Introduction03:15 - Greeting to Troy04:40 - Why a rebrand 08:45 - When do you scale12:52 - Preferring gratitude16:23 - Decision to stay small18:11 - Quantifiable case studies20:28 - 99.9% of your success29:22 - Sharing with community30:58 - Value or mindset34:05 - Client priorities36:18 - Sites as commodities42:48 - Get to the heart45:49 - Learn and master value48:44 - Scale around you52:09 - The landscape56:56 - Hire before you need themGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/159
Dec 27, 2021 • 40min
158 - Behind the Scenes of my Podcast (Processes, Interview Tips and How I Get Guests)
Josh pulls back the curtain and gives you a behind the scenes look at his podcast covering processes, tools, interview tips, how he gets guests and more!In This Episode00:00 - Introduction01:38 - How to get guests05:47 - Getting bigger names15:06 - Which tools to use18:58 - Adding a team22:44 - Techniques to interview29:01 - Monetization32:39 - ATS - Average Time Spent34:43 - Featuring colleagues36:27 - Who Josh wants37:25 - Who listeners wantGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/158
Dec 20, 2021 • 1h 1min
157 - Boost Your Sales (and Profit) by Working in Sprints with Simon Severino
CEO of StrategySprints.com Simon Severino shares his top tips for boosting your sales by working in “sprints” after helping hundreds of companies double their sales within 90 days.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction04:13 - Greeting to Simon06:54 - Coaching the sprint10:14 - First month - Daily flow16:06 - What gives you energy20:40 - From star to galaxy23:14 - How to double sales26:02 - Habits31:13 - Learn from the past32:52 - How to package it40:19 - Same anatomy49:48 - Most common isn’t the best52:30 - Allow clients to create59:04 - Absolute first stepGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/157
