Web Design Business with Josh Hall

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

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/220

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

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/219

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

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/218

Josh shares 10 strategies for measuring website conversions and results which will help you offer higher-end web design packages.

In This Episode

00:00 - Introduction
03:07 - Important clarity
04:20 - 1) eComm sales
07:25 - 2) Contact form submit
10:40 - 3) Adding How’d You Hear
14:10 - 4) Goals & campaigns UTM’s
18:22 - SM landing page
20:14 - 5) Onsite link shorteners
24:58 - 6) Bounce rate
27:54 - 7) Average time on site
30:36 - 8) Keyword research/SEO
33:33 - 9) Lead gen sign ups
35:13 - 10) Overall business sales
39:50 - Recap

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/217

Dan Cook of RiskBuddi.com shares the basics of website security and the most important things you need to know in regards to keeping your website designs as safe and secure as possible to prevent hacks, breaches or other vulnerabilities.

In This Episode

00:00 - Introduction
03:19 - Greeting to Dan
05:49 - Accidental security
06:55 - Unintentional threats
08:10 - Domain vulnerabilities
09:44 - Holes in websites
12:04 - Using old tools
14:32 - 3 tier external backups
16:16 - Password issues
19:54 - Password management
24:53 - Limit users access on sites
26:05 - Plugin management
28:45 - Automatic updates or manual
30:00 - Other vulnerabilities
32:44 - Collecting data on forms
35:35 - Privacy & accessibility
37:58 - Selling the security onion
39:31 - Licenses
41:12 - Suggested tools
43:55 - Secure headers
48:32 - Doing a risk assessment
55:11 - Why security is needed     

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/216

Owner of Young + Co virtual CFO and financial services, Sarah Young, joins the show to share proven strategies and tips for making your business more profitable, growing your wealth outside of just your business and keeping more of the money you make.

In This Episode

00:00 - Introduction
02:41 - Greeting to Sarah
06:38 - Different types of need
09:28 - The fire movement
11:41 - Plan ahead
13:58 - Start where you are
17:34 - Early twenties
21:03 - Compound Interest
23:36 - Common investments
26:30 - Risk of ROI
28:08 - Camps of spending
31:07 - Money mindset
38:29 - Processes & goals
43:55 - Determine profit margin
48:40 - Increase pricing or sales
56:55 - People who challenge you
1:10:05 - Focus on the right things

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/215

Website developer and accessibility enthusiast Colleen Gratzer shares advanced strategies for how to build accessible websites along with how to package up accessibility to sell it as a service.

In This Episode

00:00 - Introduction
03:01 - Greeting to Colleen
07:15 - Niche boosted confidence
08:57 - Offering as a service
11:04 - Document accessibility
13:29 - What are the basics
15:22 - Proper coding
18:10 - Convey semantically
19:47 - Page builders
22:55 - Thoughts on Visual effects
26:50 - Usability & accessibility
28:56 - Facts to back up the design
30:32 - Branding colors
33:19 - Legal repercussions
35:36 - DIYer issues
37:59 - Are overlay tools beneficial
40:43 - Even little changes help
46:15 - Staying top of mind
48:22 - Selling as a part of process
53:09 - Be careful how you sell it
56:44 - Audit the design early
1:00:51 - A marathon not a sprint
1:05:50 - Final thoughts

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/214

Refael Glantz of accessiBe.com joins the show to share what their company has learned in helping make websites accessible from the basics.

In This Episode

00:00 - Introduction
02:49 - Greeting to Rafi
06:32 - A personable opportunity
08:31 - Building accessiBe
10:28 - What is accessibility
11:56 - Adapting Alt text   
13:00 - The SSL of today
15:41 - Disability mindset shift
18:13 - Legal repercussions
22:25 - Tiers of accessibility
26:03 - How it works
32:05 - An option for DIYers
34:00 - Best practices
35:19 - Reporting options
37:12 - Passion from the heart
38:43 - Extra abilities
42:21 - Deep level of accessibility
45:04 - Know the need
50:32 - What’s step one
55:38 - Hockey talk

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/213

Josh shares an in-depth look at how to offer website strategy as a service covering what it is, what it includes, how to offer it and how to charge for it.

In This Episode

00:00 - Introduction
04:51 - Figuring it out
08:21 - Josh’s pro tip
10:27 - What is strategy
12:34 - Having a good CTA
14:02 - Service provider not friend
15:56 - Different customer types
18:27 - Work in phases
20:23 - What are the deliverables
24:43 - Email strategy differences
31:33 - How should you offer
35:20 - Deciding on pricing
40:41 - Recap

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/212

In honor of the 5 year anniversary of JOSHHALL.co, Josh shares 5 of his most important lessons learned and reflects on the journey so far.

In This Episode

00:00 - Introduction
03:50 - If you have a hustle
05:20 - Bonus tip to start
06:34 - Important “C” word
11:05 - Future goals
13:10 - 1) Consistency wins
17:09 - 2) Vibe attracts your tribe
22:22 - 3) The enemy of progress
25:05 - A challenge is issued
28:59 - 4) Write plans in pencil
32:21 - Change is common at #7
35:11 - 5) Having momentum
40:57 - Always keep momentum going
41:39 - Recap
42:09 - A special message from Josh

Get all links, resources and show notes at:

https://joshhall.co/211