Web Design Business with Josh Hall

Josh Hall
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Mar 20, 2023 • 33min

250 - Mike Michalowicz on the Challenges of Being an Accidental Entrepreneur

Author of “Profit First”, the recent hit “Fix This Next” and a slew of other entrepreneurial business books, Mike Michalowicz shares his insight on how too many sales can potentially be a bad thing, standing out as an imposter, the challenges for accidental entrepreneurs and more.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction03:12 - Greeting to Mike 05:39 - Some challenges07:52 - Perspective of success09:48 - “I suck” syndrome11:47 - Competition is small14:47 - Making problems worse17:07 - Go for the walk19:52 - DNA across industries22:59 - Sales stress24:22 - Right fix, wrong time26:32 - Cater to the 4%29:40 - Mike’s latest fixesGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/250
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Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 4min

249 - The Friendly Web Developer Movement with Julia Taylor of GeekPack.com

CEO and Founder of GeekPack.com Julia Taylor sheds light on the growing movement of “friendly web developers” and shares how she sees the industry narrative towards developers, which isn’t typically nice, changing with this new movement.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:34 - Greeting to Julia05:07 - Original struggles08:00 - Reason for community11:27 - WordPress and code13:36 - Knowing other languages16:42 - Open doors19:27 - The most important22:12 - “Geek” personalities26:38 - Female avatar31:13 - Perception is reality33:35 - Be kind37:10 - Thoughts on AI41:53 - How to talk to clients43:49 - What’s the why53:38 - Geek pack opportunities58:29 - Dream bigGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/249
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Mar 9, 2023 • 35min

248 - Behind the Scenes: Why I Rebranded my Web Design Membership

Josh shares a behind the scenes look into what went into rebranding the Web Design Club to Web Designer Pro™ and pulls the lessons learned from revamping a strong existing online community.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction01:36 - The 3 reasons02:43 - 1) Why the change09:20 - 2) Original Plan13:27 - 3) Rebranding 15:16 - How to trademark19:00 - The 3 big C’s21:58 - Direct coaching23:44 - Pro pricing and why 25:44 - Forward thoughts27:59 - Pro helpGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/248
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Mar 6, 2023 • 58min

247 - Building a Client Base from a Rural Location with Mat Casner

“Think like a creative… Act like a CEO.” Mat Casner of freelanceceo.com shares how to become a successful web design solopreneur and how he built his business up while living in a rural location.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Greeting to Mat07:43 - Utilizing the network10:17 - The secret “sauce”15:48 - Cultivate relationships20:17 - Retention first24:19 - Lessons learned 28:47 - Simple things work33:17 - AI opportunity38:54 - The new mainstreet 43:19 - A rural niche49:22 - Passing the knowledge55:21 - Advice for starting Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/247
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Feb 27, 2023 • 1h 13min

246 - Lessons Learned After 10 Years of Web Design with Sarah Oates

Sarah Oates of Endure Web Studios and the Divi Chat Podcast shares her top lessons learned after a full decade of building and growing her web design business from a side hustle to full time endeavor.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction02:04 - Greeting to Sarah04:10 - In the beginning10:04 - Choosing a name15:06 - Intentional web designing20:12 - Starting a business22:13 - First services24:21 - Building confidence26:41 - Staggered annual hosting31:54 - Increasing prices32:50 - Best marketing plan37:18 - Growth process43:09 - Worth of a good portfolio48:52 - Second level network52:50 - Scaling a designer54:28 - Competing a new market1:00:26 - How it’s lasted 10 years1:05:46 - Community 1:10:47 - Final thoughtsGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/246
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Feb 20, 2023 • 1h 21min

245 - Derek Sivers on Positioning, Brevity, Simple vs Easy and More

Founder of CDBaby, TED Speaker and Author of “Hell Yeah or No” Derek Sivers shares his always provoking counter intuitive thoughts on positioning, brevity, musician entrepreneurs and much more in this wide-ranging conversation.In This Episode00:00 - Introduction04:28 - Greeting to Derek06:28 - Musicians in business11:02 - Power in the niche18:54 - NIN technique28:01 - Staying niche focused34:49 - Testing other waters40:42 - Keeping score45:03 - Know what excites you47:29 - Love of simplicity52:29 - Be considerate  54:26 - Simplicity matters1:01:32 - A bold move  1:04:01 - Intentional communication1:08:59 - Training1:10:46 - Ask questions1:16:32 - Everyone’s websites1:19:48 - Final thoughtsGet all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/245
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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!
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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
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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
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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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