This week I’m chatting with Ann Koppuzha all about giving yourself permission to make money as a web designer! Ann Koppuzha is the founder of Powerhouse Legal where she provides legal advice for entrepreneurs. She's also a multi-talented entrepreneur, web designer, copywriter, and lawyer. I actually met Ann when I

This week I’m chatting with Jason Gracia about the power of mentorship and creating systems in your web design business. Jason Gracia started his web design business after being diagnosed with cancer and not knowing how he would support his family and pay the medical bills. He’s the founder of

This week I’m talking all about whether or not you should work with friends and family in your web design business. My top 3: It’s crucial to set boundaries and maintain professionalism when working with friends and family to foster a positive experience for both of you. You should never

This week I’m chatting with Anchen le Roux of Simply Digital Design about the power of hosting a summit and community in web design. Anchen le Roux is the creative director at Simply Digital Design and the co-host of the Page Builder Summit. She’s been a contributor to the WordPress

This week I’m sharing a special look at a training I did earlier this year on identifying where your web design business may be leaking time and money. My takeaways: Many web designers, including myself, initially approach their business as if they were employees, treating clients as their bosses. This

This week I’m chatting with Steve Schramm of the Subscription Web Design podcast about how to use a subscription model to scale your web design business. Steve Schramm is the owner of NorthMac Services, a boutique web design agency focused on creating WordPress sites for entrepreneurs. He’s also the host

This week I’m sharing an Ask Me Anything I did for web designers curious to get their questions answered. Main topics covered: Understanding the values of investment-minded clients is crucial for web designers. Effectively communicating the value of working with a web designer is essential. Marketing strategies play a significant

This week I’m chatting with Dr. Lee Cordell about vulnerability and psychological safety as an entrepreneur and business owner. Dr. Lee C. Cordell is the CEO and founder of the Institute for Trauma and Psychological Safety. Dr. Lee uses her 15+ years of experience in leadership, healthcare, psychology, and education

This week I’m chatting with Stephanie Hudson of Focus WP about how to stop doing everything by yourself and get some of your time back without breaking the bank. Key highlights from our talk: There’s a difference between being a “control freak” and a good service provider. Not outsourcing because

In this episode, I discuss the irresistible package matrix strategy and the seven components of profitable web design packages. The top takeaways: The irresistible package matrix empowers web designers to set boundaries, prevent scope creep, and position themselves as collaborative consultants. Pre-framing the value is crucial in attracting clients who

This week I’m diving into money mindset and strategies to overcome the affordability question. The main takeaways: Money mindset plays a crucial role in pricing and selling products and services. Potential clients saying they can't afford something is not a reflection of the business owner's worth or the market's ability

This week I’m sharing strategies to make sure your next web design client isn’t a nightmare. 3 key lessons: From the initial discovery call, it’s critical to set boundaries and manage the client’s expectations to set the tone for success. Communicate, communicate, communicate, even about how you’ll communicate. This gives

This week I’m breaking down four common problems web designers face and how to fix them so you can work less and make more. 3 top takeaways: When you stop making your prices mean something about you, it’s easier to see the value you provide and charge more sustainably. You

This week I’m sharing why you don’t need a niche to get web design clients and the simple yet effective marketing method that does. The 3 main points to takeaway: If you have a niche that is working for you, don’t change anything. But there are so many people out

This week I’m talking with Haley Brown about growing your web design business through collaboration and community. Haley Brown is a self-confessed WordPress nerd and design master who has been designing and building WordPress sites for 10 years. She is one of the founders of WP Mavens, a monthly online

This week I’m sharing the 6 different web design business personalities we teach inside the Web Designer Academy and how to leverage yours in your business. I'm breaking down: The 6 most common ones we see, and why this test is one of the first things we have students do

This week I’m digging into my mid-year results and the data that led me to restructure our pricing for the Web Designer Academy. In this episode I'm breaking down: The difference between an expense vs. hybrid vs. investment mindset, and how your mindset affects the type of client you attract.

As a small business owner, it never occurred to me that using Stripe to process payments would become one of the biggest risks to my small business. From the moment I began my freelance web design business back in 2014, I was collecting payments via Stripe and happily paying their

This week I’m chatting with Melissa Burkheimer about reinventing your design business and following those nudges to pivot. Melissa Burkheimer is the CEO and Conversion Design Director of Melissa Burkheimer Studios, which designs brands and creates buzz-building strategies for product launches. She's also the host of the Design Business Show

This week I’m chatting with Josh Hall about the challenges businesses are facing right now and how to navigate them! Like me, Josh is also a Web Design Coach. He started web design as a freelancing side hustle, and over the years has managed to grow it to a six-figure