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 Episode

00:00 - Introduction
01:55 - Greeting to Wes
04:01 - Ultimate business hack
05:31 - YouTube locally
09:29 - Weighing the choice
13:07 - Long form content first
15:50 - Subscriber awareness
19:29 - Attractors
24:13 - Clarify your niche
27:51 - Personal branding
29:54 - Have more authenticity
34:25 - Can lead to monetization
39:24 - When you are your client 
41:58 - Know the verbiage
43:13 - Refining the processes
45:20 - Benefit of interviews
48:22 - Where to start
51:58 - Keywords for titles
54:38 - Thumbnail strategy
1:01:18 - Getting the photos
1:05:51 - Video is essential to use

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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 Episode

00:00 - Introduction
04:58 - Josh’s catalyst
09:07 - Biggest challenges
09:35 - Money mindset
12:47 - Value concept
18:34 - Rate increase reaction
20:38 - Evolution to get a coach
25:45 - Client mindsets differ
29:05 - Trading is a trap
35:42 - “Favor” work
39:02 - Evolution to BE a coach
44:40 - It’s about people
47:16 - Extrovert & introvert
52:53 - You’re an expert
58:55 - Focus on superpower
1:01:36 - 13 Years ago
1:03:36 - Make clients hungry

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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 Episode

00:00 - Introduction
02:50 - Greeting to Shanice
05:54 - Start eliminating
07:20 - All in your head
08:52 - Starting SOP’s
10:56 - 3 general basics
13:08 - What to delegate
15:16 - Utilize automation
16:48 - Setting client boundaries
21:35 - Create packages
28:02 - Do backwards goals
29:42 - Delegate your weaknesses
32:17 - When negative happens
35:48 - Communication is key
37:20 - Importance of deadlines
40:06 - Written directions over video
41:56 - One bite at a time
46:51 - Simplify your verbiage
49:17 - Results of processes
52:32 - Sustainable business option
59:52 - Final inspiration

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CEO of WPzone (formerly Divi Space & Aspen Grove Studios) David Blackmon is back on the podcast to catch up and share what he sees currently in the world of WordPress, Divi and other website builders like Elementor, Oxygen, etc.

In This Episode

00:00 - Introduction
03:28 - Greeting to David
06:39 - Divi to WordPress
08:37 - A bigger vision
13:40 - Your own real estate
20:03 - Protect yourself
21:50 - Could WordPress do more
24:51 - Can Divi survive
29:14 - #1 page builder
31:38 - Value of community
35:46 - Vanity metrics
40:31 - Our own frequency
48:30 - Coopetition
50:08 - Find your thing
57:14 - Finding the connection
1:02:19 - Focus on marketing
1:06:16 - Content proof
1:12:48 - Focus on your genius

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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.

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A special announcement and update from InTransit Studio's CEO, Eric Dingler.


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Josh shares how a year on Instagram has helped and in some ways, hindered his business along with what he’s learned to manage and grow multiple social media accounts better.

In This Episode

00:00 - Outline
02:29 - Starting with the pros
02:48 - Student connections
03:55 - Tagging
07:31 - Top Tier presence
10:25 - Nice overall UX
11:46 - Some of the cons
12:44 - Lost in tinkering
13:37 - Time away from biz
14:19 - Slower growth
16:25 - Imposter syndrome
20:09 - Balancing social time
21:44 - Management tool
23:11 - Hiring it out
25:15 - Focus on education
27:01 - Things to add
28:30 - Recap

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Founder of the Booked Out Designer program and host of the Breakthrough Brand podcast Elizabeth McCravy joins the show to share how she’s learned to grow her online business without the typical overwhelm that leads most people to burnout. Oh, and all while being a young mom working from home.

In This Episode

00:00 - Introduction
02:43 - Greeting to Elizabeth
10:49 - Clients from anywhere
13:30 - Introverted extrovert
16:48 - Be self-aware
19:12 - Know your services
24:23 - The pivot
26:31 - Raising rates 
30:26 - Booking clients out
34:37 - Focus time
36:51 - Wear all the hats
38:34 - Build the content
42:48 - Intentional not interruptive
48:01 - Utilize other freelancers
50:02 - Template sales option
56:39 - Change in the name
1:00:06 - How to control overwhelm   
1:06:06 - Becoming a new mom

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Wall Street Journal best selling author, host of the Smart Passive Income podcast, seasoned YouTuber and my personal favorite course creator Pat Flynn is back on the podcast, this time to share his top tips for using YouTube to help grow your design business.

In This Episode

00:00 - Introduction
03:12 - Greeting to Pat
05:09 - Imposter syndrome
07:39 - Why not TikTok
11:34 - A Home base
12:43 - What YouTube wants
13:32 - Learn click & stick
22:04 - Option to monetize
25:42 - Gauging YT success
29:02 - A big mistake
31:27 - Affiliate marketing
36:56 - Benefits of niche
37:47 - Service based video
41:59 - Consistency
43:49 - “Infotainment”
45:53 - Batch processing
49:21 - Create title first
52:19 - Thumbnail importance
56:01 - Changing the past
58:54 - Relatable background
1:03:36 - Channel thoughts
1:06:18 - YouTube algorithms
1:14:22 - Pat’s YT course
1:18:42 - Final thought

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Health consultant for entrepreneurs and host of the Becoming Limitless podcast Tanessa Shears shares how busy business owners can maintain their well being by managing sleep, focus and energy while building the business.

In This Episode

00:00 - Introduction
03:36 - Greeting to Tanessa
06:10 - Start with sleep
08:36 - Sleep habits
10:57 - Wear a Fitbit to bed
13:36 - Reducing awake time
16:29 - Melatonin
19:57 - Just your brain
26:03 - “Focus” expectations
31:52 - Routine and habits
35:32 - Plan intentional mornings
37:47 - Effects of light
39:23 - How to adjust levers
42:06 - Expecting self pushback
46:29 - Intentional discomfort
49:16 - Sliding blocks
51:56 - Being self-aware
59:32 - Results are priority
1:02:32 - Productive or busy work
1:04:23 - Answering emails
1:07:39 - Performance capacity

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