Web Design Business with Josh Hall

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 Episode

00:00 - Introduction
01:50 - Greeting to Jay
06:38 - Diversifying thoughts
10:24 - Learning without regrets
12:15 - Evaluate by quarter
13:41 - Pricing mindset
16:22 - How to find sales
22:30 - Selling on Social Media
31:29 - Keeping others in mind
35:13 - One-off courses
38:44 - Creator who offers services
44:08 - Discovery platform strategy
49:47 - Social ads
54:24 - Balance of time & money
1:02:46 - Moments of gratification
1:05:28 - Motivational minute

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/228

Josh shares the exciting news about turning the Divi Web Designers Facebook Group over to Tim Strifler of DiviLife.com

In This Episode

00:00 - Introduction
01:53 - Reason for change
03:16 - Is Josh leaving?
04:35 - Greeting to Tim
06:57 - Divi-centric
09:46 - Josh in the future
11:51 - Goals for Divi group

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/227

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 Episode

00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - Greeting to Adrienne
06:12 - From chaos to niche
08:59 - Adopting the mindset
12:57 - How to rank #3 on Google
15:21 - No backup plan
17:50 - Utilize your network
20:26 - Clear from the start
22:36 - Be sticky
23:35 - Current clients
27:26 - Have a servant’s spirit
31:24 - Concern with freelancers
33:19 - Communication is key
42:00 - How to choose a niche
45: 56 - Change your marketing
51:50 - Design for the user
58:28 - Encouraging thought

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/226

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

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/225

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

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/224

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

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/223

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

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/222

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

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/221