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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Apr 8, 2024 • 53min
320 - Deciding What Web Design Services to Offer with Ran Segall of Flux Academy
Ran Segall, founder of Flux-Academy.com shares his insights on how to craft the right offers today as a beginning web designer and how to package up your services in a way that builds your web business sustainably in 2024 and beyond.In This Episode00:00 - Web Design Services and Referral Partners05:26 - Webflow and Trends18:12 - Web Design Challenges30:02 - Building Community and Partnerships for Success36:05 - Transitioning From Courses to Community49:59 - Web Design and AI Cooperation53:39 - Webflow and Flux Academy DiscussionGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/320
Apr 1, 2024 • 38min
319 - Coaching Session with Josh - Solving 5 Common Struggles when Starting a Web Design Business in 2024
Josh, a web design expert, teams up with Alexia, an early-stage designer eager to kickstart her biz. They tackle common hurdles like choosing the right services and website platforms. The conversation dives into breaking free from the consuming content cycle and emphasizes moving to actionable steps. They also discuss effective pricing models and confront the ever-present imposter syndrome. With practical insights, this session is a goldmine for anyone looking to navigate the challenges of starting a web design business!
Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 4min
318 - The Value Ladder Approach to Getting Web Design Clients with Kyle Prinsloo
Kyle Prinsloo, founder of freelancerfam.com, a private (and free) discord community for web design freelancers shares how he started as a freelance web designer with a “value ladder” approach to getting clients.In This Episode00:00 -Introduction07:32 - Web Design Journey12:51 - Learning the Basics17:38 - Being in a Community22:13 - Clients around the World27:41 - Platform Transition31:43 - Create Recurring Income38:39 - Doing What you Enjoy44:58 - Value Ladder of Knowledge47:53 - Pricing with Different Platforms56:59 - Giving it Time to BuildGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/318
Mar 18, 2024 • 56min
317 - Show Results, Make More Money - Crafting Client Case Studies with Sarah Guilliot
Copywriter & Brand Messaging Strategist Sarah Guilliot shares how to create client case studies to make more and easily attract new web design clients based off of client stories and results.In This Episode00:00 - Creating Effective Web Design Case Studies04:51 - Uncovering the Power of Case Studies08:17 - Effective Case Studies for SEO13:46 - Creating Effective Case Studies25:01 - Improving Business Results With Real Numbers31:00 - The Power of Casual Conversations35:44 - Benefits of Case Study Interviews44:10 - Maximizing for MarketingGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/317
Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 14min
316 - Creating Content to Get Web Design Clients with Brad Hussey
Brad Hussey, an expert in content creation strategies for web designers, shares invaluable insights on attracting clients through effective content. He emphasizes the importance of a long-term mindset and producing evergreen content that builds authority and trust. The discussion also covers the transition in views on platforms like Wix, the significance of mastering tools over tool quality, and the vital role of community in fostering collaboration among designers. Join Hussey to elevate your web design business through strategic content creation!
Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 22min
315 - Q&A with Josh on Scaling Your Web Design Business
This is a replay of the live Q&A Josh held for Web Designer Pro™ members on Scaling a Web Design BizIn This Episode00:00 - Introduction04:10 - Starting with Finances10:15 - Raise Rates to Scale15:00 - Testing New Waters19:36 - Clients Pay for Quality26:48 - Go MAD with SOP32:40 - Password Sharing35:20 - Team Communication41:03 - Project Management49:21 - Giving Team Access 52:46 - Tools to Use1:00:06 - Finding Good Help1:05:04 - Pro’s for Hire1:10:23 - Josh’s Professional Dev.Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/315
Feb 26, 2024 • 1h 1min
314 - What's Working Today in the World of Online Communities and Memberships with Andy Guttormsen of Circle.so
Co-founder of Circle.so Andy Guttormsen is back on the podcast sharing his insights on what’s working well for the top engaged and profitable communities and membership sites today.In This Episode00:00 - Online Community and Membership Trends05:06 - Evolution of Online Memberships and Communities19:46 - Community Experiences and Engagement 25:05 - Building Engaging Community Experiences35:29 - Building a Valuable Community for Success44:08 - Building and Moderating Online Communities50:54 - Customer Support Through Web DesignGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/314
Feb 19, 2024 • 53min
313 - Google AI…Oh My! With Lindsay Halsey
Lindsay Halsey of Pathfinder SEO is one of the industry leaders for teaching web designers SEO and how to package up and sell SEO services. She’s on the forefront of the latest SEO trends including Google's new Generative Search Experience which is essentially Google AI. In this episode, she’s sharing everything she knows to help you prepare for both your website and as a potential new offer for your clients when Google rolls out the new experience!In This Episode00:00 - AI Search and SEO Opportunities05:20 - AI Impact on SEO17:58 - Search Updates28:23 - Evolution of SEO37:51 - Generative AI and Google Search Console46:25 - SEO Efforts With Question-Based Content54:28 - Web Designer ProGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/313
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Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 12min
312 - How Jason Gracia Built a 7-figure, Productized Web Design Business
Jason Gracia, founder of swyftsites.com, discusses how he built a 7-figure productized web design business. Topics include productizing web design, successful service building, proven website system for coaches, efficient website building, maximizing partnerships, coaching program, and productizing your business.
Feb 5, 2024 • 57min
311 - The Huge Opportunities in Web Design for Non-Profits with Andrea Shirey
Web designer for non-profit organizations and accessibility expert Andrea Shirey shares the ins and outs of how much opportunity there is for web designers who build websites for nonprofits and busts many myths about nonprofits like them not having money to invest in websites and marketing.In This Episode00:00 - Web Design Opportunities for Nonprofits07:01 - Nonprofits vs. Small Businesses16:34 - Managing Boundaries and Decision Making27:29 - Grant Funding and Website Services31:07 - Maximizing Corporate Donations 41:31 - Designing Accessible Websites and Educating Designers51:52 - Opportunities 57:53 - Course Offer for Web DesignersGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/311
