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Episode 200: May 2026 Income Report

Welcome to my May 2026 Income Report where I share how much we made, how much we spent and all of the lessons I learned along the way.

In This Episode:

The May 2026 numbers and what they really mean when you look at 18 months of rolling data

How one outreach email turned into an unexpected speaking opportunity in front of the exact right audience.

What walking a half marathon along the coast of Spain without her laptop taught me about my business.

The future of the Web Designer Academy, and why I’m bringing Package Matrix™ Method to other freelancers, coaches, and consultants

What "playing to win" actually looks like -even when the numbers are down

Resources Mentioned:

Web Designer Academy Open House - request to come to our next Live Strategy Call

Next Level Mastermind - for web designers ready to break through to their next level

ShannonMattern.com - home of the Package Matrix Method for all service providers

Related Episodes:

#196 - April 2026 Income Report

#192 - March 2026 Income Report

#189 - How To Price Custom Web Design Projects with Shannon Mattern

About Shannon Mattern

Shannon Mattern is a Pricing Strategist and the founder of the Web Designer Academy, where she helps experienced women web designers book higher-paying web design projects, charge more with confidence, run projects without overworking and burnout, and break through to their next level of income and freedom.

Website: webdesigneracademy.com

Instagram: @profitablewebdesigner

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YouTube: @profitablewebdesigner

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