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Launchers - Build a successful web design businessA Beginner’s Guide to Website PerformanceThere’s no excuse for subpar website performance at this point. Not if your site is well managed by someone who cares about what their visitors experience every day. If you need help improving your website’s performance, follow these tips! Read the blog post Watch the video (coming soon)2021-10-1535 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessHow to Choose the Right Web Hosting Service For YouChoosing the best web hosting service for you and your business’ needs will have a major impact on your online success. In this episode, I’ll go over how to choose a web hosting service and what factors you should consider when making your choice. It can be summarized into the 3 S’s: Speed Security Support We’ll also discuss some sneaky tricks used by web hosts who don’t have your best interests in mind. Read the blog post Watch the video (coming soon)2021-09-2027 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #16 Scott McKenzie1-on-1 with Patrick is a series of web design coaching sessions for wannabe web designers. In this episode we have Scott McKenzie from London, Canada! We discuss: Where Scott is at in his web design journey Why images mean everything for ecommerce websites How to choose the right web design niche for you Where I get most of my clients from these days Pricing your web design services and productizing them ASAP Scott's plans for world web design agency domination How I've scaled my web design business over the past 6 years What is the point of...2021-06-1635 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessHow to Grow a Strong Web Design Business With SEO [Self-Made Web Designer Intervew]This is an interview I did a little while ago with Self-Made Web Designer. There's some super valuable SEO-related chats going on here, as well as a little back story of how I grew my own web design business. Hope you enjoy! Original video: https://youtu.be/bhR0HaeFwJg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/message 2021-05-2436 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessWhy There's Never Been a Better Time to Start a Web Design Business [WP Builds Interview]This was an interview I did way back with WP Builds, and I thought I'd share it with y'all here, as most of you haven't heard it. And it's more relevant than ever! Original video: https://youtu.be/nbbNkoj_H4o --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/message 2021-05-1432 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessWhy the Launchers Web Design Community is EndingWhere one door closes, another one opens... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/message 2021-04-2708 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #15 Ivor David1-on-1 with Patrick is a series of web design coaching sessions for wannabe web designers. In this episode we have Ivor (Ives) David from London, England! We discuss: Where Ivor is at in his web design journey How Ivor got into web design as a natural extension of his business What questions you should ask a potential web design client Why getting into website maintenance from the beginning is so important Balancing client value vs your time How I priced my hosting and website management services How client retainers work I review Ivor's current website Ivor...2021-02-2357 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #14 "JD"1-on-1 with Patrick is a series of web design coaching sessions for wannabe web designers. In this episode we have "JD" from Australia! We discuss: Where JD is at in his web design journey How JD is using virtual assistants to outsource client acquisition How I got my first clients in the early days Why client acquisition is a process that requires a ton of practice How to get people to open your cold emails Why you need to niche down in order to grow The differences between some of the major website builders Why you...2021-02-1048 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessState of My Web Design Business 2020My 2020 review. Looking at my financial, productivity and personal goals to see how I fared in this year to remember. Sign up for Launchers! Read the blog post Watch the video (coming soon) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/message 2021-01-0210 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessHow to Get Web Design Clients By Rolling Your Car Into a DitchIt's true. I did it myself. Sign up for Launchers! Read the blog post Watch the YouTube video --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/message 2020-12-2108 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #13 CJ Gilland1-on-1 with Patrick is a series of web design coaching sessions for wannabe web designers. In this episode we have CJ Gilland from Kalamazoo, Michigan! We discuss: Where CJ is at in his web design journey Struggling to find motivation and momentum Hosting and maintaining client's websites vs handing them over Register the domain on behalf of the client or let them register it? Why you should always take a 50% deposit before doing any work Do I still recommend Weebly to web designers? Why coding for web design is gone forever How to deal with "feast...2020-12-1524 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessAnnouncing My New YouTube Series, ReviewMySite!Really excited to launch this. Hope you guys find it helpful. Stay safe. Stay sane. Submit a Website For Review --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/message 2020-11-1600 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #12 Ben Wall1-on-1 with Patrick is a series of web design coaching sessions for wannabe web designers. In this episode we have Ben Wall from Leicestershire, England! We discuss: Where Ben is at in his web design journey Getting a web design client to "buy in" to the project Should you force clients to send you all of the necessary content? How long does it take to build the average website? I review Ben's website and branding, DotWall Optimizing your website for presentation on Google How Ben found my podcast and closing thoughts Get...2020-10-2400 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #11 Carla Montaño1-on-1 with Patrick is a series of web design coaching sessions for wannabe web designers. In this episode we have Carla Montaño from Venezuela! We discuss: Where Carla is at in her web design journey Building a bilingual web design business Using social media to get your first web design clients Injecting your unique personality into your brand Building your web design business with passive income as a priority Deciding what to charge for your web design services as a complete newb The importance of personal dedication Closing thoughts Get a f...2020-10-0800 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #10 Aravind KaliamoorthyIn this episode we have Aravind Kaliamoorthy from Pudacherry, India! We discuss: Where Aravind is at in his web design journey How Aravind exchanged web design services for food, housing and travel The struggle of finding web design clients that are worth your time Being crystal clear about what you have to offer as a web designer Using subdomains effectively Why Aravind's website is confusing Using social media to get web design clients How important is it to choose the "right" website builder How to compete with other web designers who charge less than you Reselling hosting and...2020-09-2842 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #9 Matthew LatimerIn this episode we have Matthew Latimer from Inverness, Scotland! We discuss: Where Matthew is at in his web design journey How Matthew got his first web design clients What tools Matthew is using to build websites How to effectively manage your time and energy Aggressively filtering what your mind is exposed to The best WordPress plugins and web design tools in 2020 Why I changed my favorite SEO plugin from Yoast to Rank Math Why it's important to keep your websites lean and mean Is it important to display web design pricing on your website? Ecommerce alternatives to...2020-09-1541 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessWeb Design Case Study: Turning a $6,000 Disaster Into a $1,000 SuccessThe following is a true (horror) story of a website design gone wrong. And what it took to fix it... Sign up for Launchers! Read the blog post Watch the YouTube video (coming soon) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/message 2020-09-0320 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #8 Rohan George1-on-1 with Patrick is a series of web design coaching sessions for wannabe web designers. In this episode we have Rohan George from Kerala, India! We discuss: Where Rohan is at in his web design journey What the overall goal of a website should be Why the technology aspect of web design isn't as important anymore How to start freelancing as a web designer Why there's no substitute for hard work and consistency Dealing with fear of failure and feelings of inadequacy Closing thoughts and Rohan's action plan Get a free 30 min...2020-08-2316 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #7 Trisha Manabat1-on-1 with Patrick is a series of web design coaching sessions for wannabe web designers. In this episode we have Trisha Manabat from Baguio, Philippines! We discuss: Where Trisha is at in her web design journey Why Trisha made the pivot from graphic design to web design How online "teachers" can make learning web design very confusing Should you learn to code as a web design freelancer? How to sell yourself as a web design expert The critical importance of content marketing for web designers How often can Trisha call me? 😂 Final thoughts G...2020-08-0417 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessEverything You Need to Know About Website MaintenanceManaging a website is more work than it seems. Straight up. In this complete website management guide, I am going to detail exactly how to maintain a website. I’ve also provided real world examples for every step that I describe here. For that reason, it would be worthwhile to check out the blog post or video version so you can see what I'm talking about. But either way, you'll get the idea. Let's go! Sign up for Launchers! Read the blog post...2020-07-2340 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #6 Philip Marks1-on-1 with Patrick is a series of web design coaching sessions for wannabe web designers. In this episode we have Philip Marks from Kent, England! We discuss: Where Philip is at in his web design journey What types of questions web design clients typically ask The dangers of using old-school SEO strategies Additional features you can use to charge more for your web design services The democratization of web design and graphic design Why old blogging tactics don't improve your SEO anymore Why websites are all starting to look the same Philip's experience with Google Adwords ...2020-07-0144 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #5 Ryan Sciolla1-on-1 with Patrick is a series of web design coaching sessions for wannabe web designers. In this episode we have Ryan Sciolla from Philadelphia, USA! We discuss: Where Ryan is at in his web design journey Ryan's business model Ryan's experience with outsourcing his website's copy and blog content I review the content he paid for Why Ryan is struggling to focus on what to learn first I review Ryan's website The importance of great copywriting in web design Using web design and SEO to create sales funnels Why web design courses are bogus and how...2020-06-1942 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #4 Upasana Paul1-on-1 with Patrick is a series of web design coaching sessions for wannabe web designers. In this episode we have Upasana Paul from Siliguri, India! We discuss: Where Upasana is at in her web design journey How Upasana used Instagram to get her first web design client Where Upasana currently stands with that client Overcoming fear of making mistakes Choosing which web design platform to use for a unique client Which web design platform is best for e-commerce Keeping your client onboarding process as simple as possible The basic fundamentals of SEO for a new website ...2020-06-1142 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessBONUS: 6 Healthy Streaming Alternatives to NetflixOver 3 years ago, I wrote a blog post detailing why I decided to cancel my Netflix account forever. It got some decent traffic initially, and continued to perform well in Google for a surprising amount of keywords. Then it slowly started to lose steam, bottoming out at an average of about 20 hits per day. “Fair enough,” I said to myself, “there are a lot more people who love Netflix than hate it.” But then, a global pandemic arrived on the scene, and something crazy happened... Sign up for Launcher...2020-06-0415 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #3 John Philippe Zapido1-on-1 with Patrick is a series of web design coaching sessions for wannabe web designers. In this episode we have John Philippe Zapido from Manila, Philippines! We discuss: Where John is at with his web design business Overcoming fear of failure and rejection Patrick's most-recommended entrepreneur book Why Patrick chose to use Elementor with his web design business Elementor vs Webflow Getting ultra-specific when choosing a web design niche Onboarding new clients and coming up with strategy What to do when your client isn't happy with your work Staying laser-focused on your top priorities Get...2020-05-2739 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #2 Fernando Alvarez Jr1-on-1 with Patrick is a series of web design coaching sessions for wannabe web designers. In this episode we have Fernando Alvarez Jr from Anaheim, California, USA! We discuss: Where Fernando is currently at with his web design journey Why Fernando chose Webflow as his website builder How to decide what to charge for your services What Fernando's first priority should be right now Building a new brand from scratch Learning SEO and web design simultaneously How I started my web design business and what it looks like today Hiring the right freelancers to grow your...2020-05-1540 min

Self-Made Web DesignerHow to Grow a Strong Web Design Business with SEO w/ Patrick AntinozziYou can find the free Starter Kit Course at selfmadewebdesigner.comYOU’LL LEARNHow to narrow down your niche as a web designerHow to build a web design business starting from scratchThis first thing to buy when your web design business starts making moneyHow to get recurring revenue from clientsHow to use google reviews to improve your SEO performanceHow to write quality content to build SEOThe truth behind good SEO for web designersRESOURCESRapidWebLaunch.comPatrick Antinozzi’s website company- focusing on his ability to create websites for clients very quic...2020-05-1240 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business1-on-1 Web Design Coaching Session | #1 Seyide Hundeyin1-ON-1 with Patrick is a series of web design coaching sessions for wannabe web designers. In this episode, we have Seyide Hundeyin from Nigeria! We discuss: Where Seyide is currently at in his web design journey Why Seyide doesn’t have his own website, and why it’s a mistake (obviously) Attracting high paying clients Reaching out to potential clients Building recurring revenue Whether or not you should use contracts How Seyide is spending time working on his web design business How I made that cool animation video Conclusion and key takeaways Get a free...2020-05-0236 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessA Complete Guide to Improving Your Focus and ConcentrationFun Fact: This is my longest podcast EVER! And there's a reason why. Maintaining your focus and concentration in an increasingly distracting world feels like it should be an Olympic sport. Everywhere you look, someone or something is greedily fighting for your attention. If you're struggling to stay focused on what matters most, like I was, follow this guide and I guarantee your focus will hit all-time new highs. Sign up for Launchers! Read the blog post Watch the YouTube video --- Send...2020-04-0534 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessA Quarantine Routine for Web Designers: Making the Most of a Pandemic*Highly recommend you check out the blog post below for this one. Lots of valuable links to help you make progress.* Stay safe and clean peeps! Sign up for Launchers! Read the blog post Watch the YouTube video --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/message 2020-03-2514 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessAre Web Design Courses Actually Worth Buying?The online courses industry is exploding right now. In 2015, the global e-learning market was already worth $107 billion. Estimates suggest it will balloon to $312 billion by 2025. However, this comes with a major caveat. While the overall e-learning industry is projected to grow substantially over the next few years, there is one particular segment of that industry that's actually shrinking. And it's shrinking fast. Sign up for Launchers! Read the blog post Watch the YouTube video --- Send in a voice message: https...2020-02-0619 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessWhy 2020 is the Perfect Year to Redesign Your WebsiteYou might be thinking that you’re set for life with that website of yours. ‍ But, while I’ll certainly give you credit for recognizing the importance of having an online presence for your small business, and actually doing something about it, I’m about to tell you why that’s wrong… ‍ And why it’s actually time to redesign your website … ‍ And why 2020 is the perfect time to do it. Sign up for Launchers! Read the blog post (I wrote this one for Nicejob) ...2020-01-2010 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessMy Favorite Books of 2019While we may be a full two weeks into 2020, I’m still looking back on 2019. What went well, what went wrong, and what I learned. And that includes my annual review of what books I enjoyed most this year. Here are my 9 favorite books I discovered in 2019... Sign up for Launchers! Read the blog post Watch the YouTube video --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/message 2020-01-1209 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessLooking Back on 2019: Consistent and Persistent vs Perfection and RejectionIn what seemed like a mere blink of an eye, 2019 is just about to end. And it's time to reflect on what the swan song of the 2010's meant to me. And review how many of my goals I actually accomplished. AND... hold myself accountable to the ones I failed to. How was your 2019? Sign up for Launchers! Read the blog post Watch the YouTube video --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/message 2019-12-2315 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessWhy Email Marketing As We Know It Needs to DieThe email, as many online marketers will tell you, is the Holy Grail of online marketing. They make it sound as if all you need to gain a new customer for life is to get their permission to email them constantly. If you have someone’s email, how could they possibly ignore you, right? Wrong. Here's why. Download the eBook I mentioned Sign up for Launchers! Read the blog post Watch the YouTube video (coming soon) --- Send in a voice message: https://an...2019-12-1808 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessCheap Web Design vs Affordable Web Design: What's the Difference?Look, we all like to get a good deal. In fact, when we do, the first thing we do is excitedly humble-brag to the person next to us about how we got said deal. But searching for a good deal on website design is risky. This hunt for a good web design deal even leads people to type that phrase that sends a nasty shiver down my spine every time… “cheap web design” ⛄ *Brrrrr* ⛄ Sign up for Launchers! Read the blog post Watch the...2019-11-1612 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessWhy Web Design is the Perfect Choice for the Digital Nomad LifestyleEven if you don't have an extreme goal of taking off to a foreign country, or globetrotting for years on end, being a digital nomad can give you some great opportunities to live a more comfortable life. What if you didn't have to live in a big bad city just to find suitable employment? Fighting with frustrating daily commutes, rising crime, and crying yourself to sleep thinking about how much you're spending on your closet-in-the-sky they call a condo? Sign up for Launchers Read the blog post Watch the YouTube video 2019-10-2916 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessWhy I Refuse to Use Web Design Contracts With My ClientsWhen you’re negotiating with a web design lead, hoping to make them a web design client, you’re hunting for that Commitment Yes. A lot of web designers think they need a web design contract to get that Commitment Yes. First, let's talk about what a Commitment Yes means. Then answer the question: Do web design contracts help or hurt your business? Sign up for Launchers! Read the blog post Watch the YouTube video --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/l...2019-10-0912 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessWhy Your Visitors Are Leaving Your Website Almost ImmediatelyThe good news is that people are landing on your website. The bad news? These same people are leaving your website almost immediately. Why? How can that be? Did the hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars you poured into your website mean nothing? Was it all a waste? Should you just give up on web design and go back to school to learn how to repair AI-powered toasters? Easy there, tiger. Let’s walk through this one together... Sign up for Launchers! Read th...2019-09-2022 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessHow to Build a Web Design Portfolio Out of Thin Air (Bonus Challenge!)Yes, we're talking about building a web design portfolio again. Because, frankly, it's super hard to do. And many of you still have questions about it. After I give you these 4 ideas for growing your web design portfolio, I’m going to leave the rest in your capable hands. 😉 Sign up for Launchers Read the blog post Watch the YouTube video --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/message 2019-09-1010 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business16 Common Web Design Mistakes You’re Probably Making Right NowAfter years of running my own web design agency, I’ve seen a lot of people make some crucial web design mistakes. (and refuse to learn from them) I want to keep you from making those same mistakes. By removing these 16 things from your website, you can instantly fix these mistakes and improve it today. Sign up for Launchers! Read the blog post Watch the YouTube video (coming soon) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/me...2019-09-0315 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessTransform Your Business, and Life, By Quitting These 6 Bad HabitsIt wasn't until I completely removed these bad habits from my life that my lofty dreams began to materialize into reality. I'm willing to bet that you're hooked on at least 3 or 4 of these bad habits right now. Some of you may even be trapped with all 6 of them. And I personally guarantee that if you commit to removing all of these bad habits from your life, starting today, your life will quite literally be transformed. Sign up for Launchers here! Read...2019-07-2414 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business8 Questions to Ask Your Web Design Clients Before Getting StartedMy fellow web designers out there know all too well that clients love to ask every question under the sun before choosing you to build their website. So let me ask you something... Why aren't you doing the same thing? Sign up for Launchers here! Read the full blog post here Watch the YouTube video here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/message 2019-07-1309 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessA Step-By-Step Web Design Process For You to FollowI’m not even joking when I say that, out of all of the questions I receive about running a web design business, about 70% center around the “web design process”. I’m going to give you the web design process that I personally follow with each of my clients. It is by no means the definitive process for all web designers, and I’m sure there are many out there who would disagree with me. But it works for me. And it helped me scale RapidWebLaunch into a successful web design...2019-07-0324 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessBONUS: Are Money and Fame the Keys to Happiness? (A Personal Story)New York City, winter 2015. New York had just had their warmest Christmas in history, with temperatures rising all the way up to 72F. There I was, chilling in a swanky blues bar in Manhattan, sipping on a delicious bourbon. I was about to get a Famous reminder on what real happiness is. And, more importantly, what it ISN'T. Sign up for Launchers here! Read the blog post here Watch the video here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/message 2019-06-1307 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessBONUS: The Hidden Dangers of Believing Everything You Read and WatchI recently found myself in the waiting room of a physiotherapist, hoping to find a solution to some troublesome neck woes. In the center of this waiting room, hanging on the wall directly in front of me, they had a large TV playing a set of 10 or so commercials on repeat. One of them in particular caught my eye... Sign up for Launchers here! Read the blog post here Watch the video here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/message 2019-06-0609 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessWhy I Moved My Web Design Business From Weebly to WordPressFor those of you who have been following along with me over the past few years, you'll know that I've been singing Weebly's praises for quite some time. Weebly empowered me to get my goal of building my own web design business out of my dreams and onto the keyboard. I will always be grateful for that. But time and unforeseen circumstances can change a lot. Especially in business. In the blink of an eye, something can go from empowering your business to hindering it. This is what happened...2019-05-3012 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business5 OTHER Fantastic Web Design Podcasts You Should Listen ToWhile most web designers have the luxury of living a commute-free lifestyle, and working from home in their PJ's and Captain America slippers, many still enjoy listening to podcasts while doing other mundane activities like working out, cleaning or doing the dishes. Web designers like me! The following are the 5 web design podcasts I listen to in such situations, and what I feel to be the best podcasts for web designers. (other than this one OBVIOUSLY) Sign up for Launchers here! Read...2019-05-2309 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessUser Experience for Web Design: The What, Why and HowUser experience (or UX), in the broader sense of the term, is pretty self-explanatory. It is the experience a visitor/user/customer has when using your product/service/tool. When it comes to web design, we will be discussing the experience a user has when navigating your website. SPOILER ALERT: It literally means life or death for your website. Sign up for Launchers here! Read the full blog post here Watch the YouTube video here --- Send in a...2019-05-1615 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business8 Psychological Sales Tricks That Will Get You More Web Design ClientsI hate doing sales. Always have too. It was my least favorite part about working on the family business with my dad and, if I’m being honest, it’s the least favorite aspect of running my own web design business today. But sales is essential. So if you want to build a successful web design business, you need to learn to love it. What helps me to learn to love things that I instinctively hate? Get really good at it... Sign...2019-05-0919 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessWork-Life Balance is Destroying the Barriers Between Work, and Actually LivingWork/life balance is a common term used by startups and big corporations alike. Employers use it to show potential hires that they are the progressive, modern, forward-thinking type of business you’d want to be a part of. You know, the ones that are totally cool with you ditching the 9-5 grind. Potential candidates use it to show they’re not interested in working for the overbearing, punch-in/punch-out, old-fashioned companies of yesteryear. Especially those dang millennials, who demand freedom and individual accountability. The...2019-05-0307 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessHow I Landed One of the Biggest Executives in Canada as a ClientWeb design is an incredibly crowded industry. If you have a small business, you likely receive dozens of emails and phone calls every month from someone trying to sell you web design. Mostly from India or Bangladesh… How would I get myself noticed as a COMPLETELY new web designer? How would I get any clients? Here are 3 things to know when starting your own web design business... Sign up for Launchers here! Read the full blog post here Watch the Yo...2019-04-2507 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessHow to Build Passive Income Into Your Web Design BusinessBuilding a website is merely the first step to building a killer online presence. The real work takes place afterwords. And for some reason, many web designers are choosing not to get involved in this valuable work. Why they make that choice is beyond me. But I'm here to (hopefully) change their mind. Making real passive income with your web design business is possible. You don't have to use shady business tactics or cheap sales gimmicks to get it either. And your web design clients will get a ton of value from it. 2019-04-1818 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessBONUS: Are These 6 Apps Fueling Your Phone Addiction?I recently simplified and detoxed my smartphone. I deleted apps, turned off notifications, and created a search-powered interface. (this also happens to be my most popular video ever, by far) Deleting these six phone apps has made the largest impact on my health, focus and productivity. What makes these apps perfectly primed for deletion is the fact that you don’t have to stop using them completely. These apps all have a web version that is just as good of an experience, and sometimes even better. 2019-04-1509 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessBONUS: 5 Ways to Simplify Your Phone and Detox Your MindAlong with all of the good things smartphones accomplish comes a whole list of nasty byproducts. Addiction, depression, laziness, low self-worth, bullying, abuse… the list goes on. I recently tried an experiment with my phone. I wanted to see if reducing the time spent on my phone directly correlates with improved productivity and overall happiness. Here’s how I did it, and what I learned from the experience. Sign up for Launchers! Read the full blog post here Watc...2019-04-1107 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessHow to Learn Web Design FASTLearning web design is simpler and faster than ever. That doesn't mean it won't take a lot of work. It just means that it's a lot easier than it used to be. Every other web design blog will tell you to do things like learn coding, programming and server management. Or they'll tell you it's too late to become a web designer and instead we should prepare to bow to our AI-powered robot overlords. I'm not going to tell you any of that nonsense. Instead, I'm going to share...2019-04-0818 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business10 Amateur Blogging Mistakes That Make Your Readers Sad InsideThe blog reading experience sucks. The majority of blogs are terrible. They ignore the needs and desires of their readers, force antiquated "marketing" strategies and obsess over nothing more than making a cheap buck. These so-called bloggers have tainted the art of blogging. If you're about to start a blog, or have started one recently, please learn from these people. More specifically, learn what not to do. You have a massive opportunity to disrupt the blogosphere and gain tons of readers and followers simply by putting the readers' experience...2019-04-0416 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessBONUS: How I Paid Off $14,000 of Credit Card Debt in Just 7 MonthsThere are lots of things I’m terrible at, but I’ve always been good with my money. I manage my budget closely, and make sure to have financial goals to strive for. So when I found myself with a large amount of credit card debt, I was beyond frustrated. My dad and I ran a family business for nearly 10 years. Unfortunately, it came time to shut the business down, and my dad and I both found ourselves suddenly unemployed. And because we had spent the final months of our little busi...2019-04-0107 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessAre You a Victim of Starbucks' Free Advertising Strategy?It happens nearly every week. As I scroll through my social media feeds, and swipe through an endless lineup of stories, that all-too-familiar green and white coffee cup pops into view. Starbucks has done it again... Sign up for Launchers here! Read the full blog post here Watch the YouTube video here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchers/message 2019-03-2805 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessWhy I Deleted FacebookEvery time I logged off of another Facebook session, and felt completely indifferent to the time I had just wasted, I justified why I did it. Facebook was still useful because: (1) My customers and leads hang out there, so I can engage with them and grow my business. (2) I can connect with like-minded individuals and learn from them. (3) I still had some family and friends on there that I can’t reach through any other method. (conveniently, at least) (4) How can I have an online-based business that isn’t on Facebook? I’d look like an idi...2019-03-2408 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessHow NOT to Sell Web Design ServicesWhat do you do when your business is so successful, everyone starts copying you? How do you fight off all of the copycats and wannabes? You make you part of your product. As a web designer running your own agency, you can have a powerful and positive impact on your business. Your skills, passions and personality can set you apart from all other web designers out there. And you can also inspire the exact opposite effect, torpedoing your web design business with terrible planning and lazy execution. These...2019-03-2115 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business16 Things Web Designers Can Do When Business is SlowThe reality is, every business has slow periods. It’s not unique to web design. It’s at these low points where your true perseverance and determination has an opportunity to shine. At this point, you have two options: Quit and go home Make the most of your spare time to further your web design business The choice is yours. If you choose option #2, I’ve got some ideas for you. In fact, I have 16 of them... Sign up for Launchers here! Read the blog p...2019-03-1816 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessHow to Deal With the Haters*Don't worry, there are zero references to Taylor Swift within* It's scary to create things for a living. Whether you build websites, write books, share your thoughts online, or craft handmade cup warmers, creating something original and sharing it with the world is daunting. And it doesn't matter how many times you do it either. Every time you release your new baby to the world you've got butterflies in your stomach. In the end, it comes down to fear. Fear of judgment. Fear of not being good...2019-03-1505 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business11 Ways You're Wasting Your Most Precious ResourceTime is a finite resource, one that we treat far too casually. Do you look at spending time the way you think about spending money? Time is a currency, and each day we pull chunks of minutes out of our time wallets, handbags and purses and buy things with our time. What’s the last purchase you made? You make a budget for your financial resources (if you don’t, you have failed at adulting), so why shouldn’t you do the same with your time? 2019-03-1312 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessBONUS: 3 Reasons Why I Quit Netflix for Good (and You Should Too)We live in what is considered to be the Golden Age of television. There have never been more high quality shows on TV. The storytelling and production value found in most shows today would have been Best Picture nominations decades ago. Companies like Netflix have played a big part in that. And yet, a few years ago, I slowly weaned myself off of my favorite streaming services, culminating in the cancellation of my Netflix account a entirely. Here’s why I did it, and why I ha...2019-03-0908 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessThe True Definition of Failure (and How to Fail CORRECTLY)I don’t want you to think I’m preaching a defeatist attitude. Far from it. I think we live in an exciting time. The internet is affording so many people the opportunity to build a successful business and design their own lifestyle. I’m simply commenting on what seems to be a very common theme in the online business world... Sign up for Launchers here! Read the blog post here Watch the YouTube video here --- Send in a voice message: https...2019-03-0608 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business14 Terrible Excuses That Are Keeping You From Building a Successful BusinessAfter three years of hard work, I’ve managed to build a successful web design business that allows me to craft my ideal lifestyle. Namely, one that involves a lot of traveling, volunteer work, and not having to sit in a 9-5 cubicle in the sky for 67% of my life. Lately, I’ve been getting more questions from friends, colleagues, and random internet friends about how I managed to do this, and how they can do it too. In the process of explaining to t...2019-03-0312 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business5 Reasons Why I Decided to Start This PodcastLast week, I did something I never thought I’d do. I started this podcast. “Fantastic. Another random dude who thinks he can do a podcast because he listened to an episode of Serial and bought a Blue Snowball microphone on Amazon Prime Day.” – You, probably I hear ya. I’ve even said the exact same thing in the past. It certainly feels like everyone and their mom is starting a podcast these days. I’ve been closely watching the market over the past year and, after careful rese...2019-02-2811 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessHow to Build a Brand New, Attention-Grabbing Brand From ScratchA great brand crafts a story. A narrative that people can, want and even need to connect with. A brand with vision and purpose. One that goes beyond simply making money. In this episode, we're going to discuss The B4: Bulletproof Brand-Building Blueprint. B4 you start digging holes, laying foundation and erecting walls, we need to have a complete blueprint of our overall plan. (HA, see what I did there? B4? Eh? Eh?) A successful brand has 5 key elements:2019-02-2611 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessHow to Get Web Design Clients Using Google MapsSo you want more web design clients, eh? I mean, who doesn’t? There are a lot of different methods to go about getting these clients, but I’m willing to bet you’ve tried most of them already. “Set up an Upwork profile!” “Ask your friends and family for referrals!” “Engage your professional network and tell them about your new web design business!” “Hire a teenager to sign-spin your company’s logo in front of Staples!” These aren’t bad strategies. Many of them can pay off handsomely. (l...2019-02-1805 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessHow to Decide What to Charge for Your Web Design ServicesRecently, someone who was interested in my web design services expressed her (all too common) frustration to me: “I just don’t know how to do this. One guy is quoting me $400, you’re quoting me $1,500, and this other guy is saying it’s gonna cost me $10,000! How the heck do I decide which one is worth my money??” Pricing your web design services can be difficult. As it is for any digital trade. You can try to explain all of the work that goes into building a website. The keyword re...2019-02-1811 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business9 Simple Tricks to Drastically Improve Your Website's PerformanceGetting your website to load blazingly fast has never been more important. With each progressive algorithm update, Google is prioritizing high quality content and stellar user experiences. Website performance is a crucial part of offering that stellar user experience. In fact, the average user backs out of a website if it takes longer than just 3 seconds to load. If you’re still making keywords the main priority of your website’s SEO strategy, you’re in for a rude awakening over the next 1-2 years. Let’s try to a...2019-02-1709 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessHow to ACTUALLY Get Web Design Clients When You Don't Have a Portfolio You’re starting a web design business. You have the skills. You have the motivation. You have the passion and patience to see this through to the end. But you don’t have customers. And you want some. Nay, need some. Badly. Well, I have good news and bad news. Good news! I have some ideas for you that will pay off. Bad news… 95% of you won’t even bother attempting them And that’s because they’re not easy. But, for the other 5% of...2019-02-1709 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design business10 Skills You MUST Have if You Want to Become a Web DesignerIn my research for this episode, something became abundantly clear to me. There is a lot of misinformation about what skills you need to have in order to design websites. Most of this information included things like “HTML!”, “CSS!” and “Javacript!” C’mon guys. This isn’t 2002. You don’t need to know any of that stuff to build great websites. Or even to build your very own web design business. There are, however, some really important skills that you must know. Crucial skills that I believe are...2019-02-1717 min

Launchers - Build a successful web design businessHow to Start Your Own Web Design Business in Just 24 HoursBuilding my own web design business is the most fun I’ve ever had while working. It was also a ton of work. There is nothing easy about building a business, and the same goes for building your own web design agency. It takes skill, commitment, persistence, courage and consistency. Through hard work, patience and a ton of trial and error, I carved my own path to web designer success. Of course, I had a ton of help along the way through various support channels, including ra...2019-02-1720 min

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