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 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
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
David Blackmon, CEO of WP Zone and long-time WordPress entrepreneur, talks diversification beyond Divi and building resilient businesses. He covers e-commerce tooling and a SaaS analytics tease. Conversations touch on WordPress versus hosted builders, the value of community, coopetition, and focused marketing strategies.
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
