In this episode, Christy and I discuss our experience with affiliate marketing and creating residual income streams in our Squarespace businesses.

ChristyPrice.com

This episode I talk with Squarespace expert Will Myers about AI and the ongoing implications for web designers.

- Learn about the biggest shift in perspective that has led to Sam's success in his business and personal life.

- Discover the inspiration behind the creation of the Six Figure Design Club and how it has helped other entrepreneurs achieve great results.

- Find out how Sam gathered feedback and conducted research to develop the course and ensure its effectiveness.

- Learn about the importance of being true to yourself and how it can lead to long-term success in business.

- Gain insights into the value of client relationships and how they can contribute to the growth of your business.

- Discover the power of taking action, capturing insights, and engaging in conversations to cultivate a loyal following and monetize your expertise.

Join Six Figure Design here SixFigureDesign.club and email me omari[at]sqspthemes.com for your free coaching session.

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Just musing about where I am right now in business, fatherhood and life.

Lessons learned after 8 years in the game.

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Today's episode is a riff on this simple idea that we're all just spiders weaving a web and tryna get fed.

Back in January, I had this idea to create a gpt-powered support bot for our support channel.

The idea was, what if I could convert the thousands of tickets we've processed into a knowledge base that could provide accurate responses to new tickets?

Over the years, I’ve had these bottlenecks where support tickets start to pile up, I get overwhelmed from other stuff going on, anxiety peaks, and I just want to avoid dealing with it altogether. It’s my least favorite place to be.

So, I got to work, learning to code so I could solve this problem once and for all. Eventually I had a prototype.

My response time dramatically improved, dropping from over a day to just 2-3 hours. I no longer had to worry about forgetting important details or revisiting old tickets to jog my memory. The best part? No more ticket anxiety.

As the inhouse value became clear, I started thinking about who else could benefit. Here’s what I came up with:

Then, I thought about how to make this accessible. I'm not keen on building a Saas and I haven't found any that I'd recommend yet, so in the meantime here's what I can do...

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, ​let me know​, because I won't be offering it as a service for too long.

Join us as we dive into the world of SEO and e-commerce with expert coach Edward Baker. We discuss the fundamentals of SEO, the impact of AI and generative search, and the importance of entity-based optimization. Edward shares insights on leveraging the power of platforms like Squarespace for e-commerce success and dispels common misconceptions about selling online. We also explore the future of SEO and personal branding, as well as practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to thrive in the digital landscape.

Links and Resources:

edwardabaker.com

redcarpetrunner.com

Squarespace SEO masterclass by Edward Baker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOTapC94Su0

Google Natural Language Processing (NLP) API: https://cloud.google.com/natural-language#

Google Vision API: https://console.cloud.google.com/vision/dashboard

In this episode of the unofficial Squarespace Entrepreneur Podcast, we sit down with Travis Vance, a former Squarespace employee turned independent web designer. Travis shares his journey from working in various roles at Squarespace to starting his own web design business, Coyote Moon Creative. We discuss the importance of building strong customer relationships, the value of partnerships, and the lessons learned from working at Squarespace that have helped shape his approach to his own business.

Show Notes:

- Introduction to Travis Vance and his background at Squarespace (00:00)

- How Travis got started with Squarespace and his various roles within the company (02:15)

- Transitioning to starting his own web design business, Coyote Moon Creative (07:30)

- Misconceptions about Squarespace Circle and the importance of community (11:00)

- Building customer success teams and the value of going above and beyond for clients (15:30)

- The importance of partnerships and acquisitions in growing a business (21:00)

- Comparing life as a Squarespace employee to running his own business (26:00)

- The importance of long-term client relationships and evolving business models (31:00)

- Final thoughts and the value of empathy in business (36:00)

Connect with Travis Vance and Coyote Moon Creative:

- Website: https://www.coyotemooncreative.com/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-vance-7792243a/

In this episode of the unofficial Squarespace Entrepreneur Podcast, we sit down with Dave Hawkins, a Squarespace certified expert, authorized trainer, and Circle member from the UK. With over 300 sites built and 10,000 Squarespace hours under his belt, Dave shares his journey from a side hustle to a full-time web design business. We discuss the importance of helping others, seeking help, prioritizing time, having fun, and dreaming big in the world of Squarespace web design.

Show Notes:

- Introduction to Dave Hawkins and his journey with Squarespace web design (00:00)

- How Dave got started with Squarespace and built his first website (02:30)

- Transitioning from a side hustle to a full-time business (05:20)

- The entrepreneurial culture in the UK and the impact of the pandemic (08:10)

- Challenges faced when transitioning to a full-time business (10:30)

- The importance of being responsive and managing leads (13:40)

- Organic growth and word-of-mouth marketing (17:00)

- Working with a team of freelancers and managing projects (19:30)

- The five key lessons from Dave's journey: help others, seek help, prioritize time, have fun, and dream big (22:00)

- Final thoughts and advice for aspiring Squarespace entrepreneurs (25:20)

Connect with Dave Hawkins:

- Website: https://madebydave.org/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davejhawkins/

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