Podcast cover titled "What Happens When You Finally Ask for Help in Your Business," episode 163 featuring Jenelle Rawlins, by Profitable Web Designer.
You don’t have to choose between doing creative work you love and living a life that actually feels good. But if you’re anything like my guest in this episode, you might have been stuck thinking that working harder is the only way to “make it” as a web designer.
Text on dark background: "How Erika Went From Zero To $7,500 Projects In 7 Months." Logo: Web Designer Academy. White text and circular emblem.
Starting at zero, Erika didn’t just land her first clients—she was booking $7,500 web design projects within seven months. In this post, I share how she clarified her niche, created a premium offer, and used strategic outreach (without posting on every platform) to attract clients who value results. Erika’s journey proves that with aligned positioning, confident pricing, and intentional action, it’s absolutely possible to elevate your business faster than you think.
Dark background image with text: "How Alex Went Full-Time In Just 4 Months." Logo of Web Designer Academy at the bottom.
Want to quit your day job and become a full‑time web designer in just four months? Alex did exactly that — and more. In this post, I dive into how she replaced her corporate salary inside Web Designer Academy by setting clear pricing goals, leaning into strategic mindset shifts, and using our proven strategies to land high‑paying clients fast. Alex’s story shows that with the right clarity, confidence, and support, hitting full‑time freelance is absolutely within reach.
Text image with dark background: "How Leigh Reached Her Revenue Goal in Just 90 Days." Logo and text: "Web Designer Academy."
Want to hit a solid revenue baseline in 90 days? Leigh did—and this post breaks down exactly how. You’ll learn how she clarified her niche, set confident pricing, and used client-focused outreach to book paid work quickly. Spoiler: she didn’t need a massive portfolio or endless cold pitching—just intentional action and aligned positioning. If you’re ready to set an income baseline and build momentum fast, Leigh’s story is your roadmap.
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Ready to hit consistent $10K months in your web design business? Barb did it—and you can too. In this post, I dive into how she shifted her mindset, got paid while learning, used client-first marketing, and became her own safety net. No more hustle‑and‑bust cycles—just steady premium clients and freedom. These five secrets from Barb's journey are exactly what you need to scale with confidence and clarity.
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Hi, I’m Shannon Mattern, Founder & CEO of the Web Designer Academy and Pricing Coach for women web designers who are ready to stop undercharging, overdelivering and build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside.

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90 DAY REVENUE ROADMAP

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Increase your income without rebranding, niching down or adding more services or skills.

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Stop undercharging and start owning the value of your work. This guide walks you through pricing your services in a way that’s profitable and sustainable.

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No content hamster wheel, no social media burnout. This guide shows you how to consistently market your web design business in just minutes a week — even in a saturated market.

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The biggest thing standing between you and your next level? Your thoughts. This guide helps you spot and shift the beliefs that quietly sabotage your pricing, boundaries, and confidence.

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