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Help my DTC growEP 76. How Does Smart Design Influence the Growth of Your E-commerce Brand? - Nick Disabato from DraftHow Does Smart Design Influence the Growth of Your E-commerce Brand?
Nick Disabato, a Chicago-based designer and writer. He runs Draft, a boutique consultancy that optimizes Shopify stores through evidence-based experiments and customer research. With a focus on strategic design, Nick and his team at Draft elevate ecommerce businesses in impactful ways.
In this podcast, you will get the answers to these questions:
How to think outside of the box, but still stay within the industry’s standards with ecommerce brands?
Why design is important for DTC brands who want to grow?
How are de...2023-09-0425 min
Shopify with Milk Bottle ShowEpisode #96: Throwback Chat - The Importance of eCommerce Design with Nick Disabato of Draft.nuIn September 2022 we chatted to a renowned author and designer from Chicago, Illinois. Through Draft.nu, Nick Disabato applies the best design practice to Shopify stores worldwide. Nick chats about design principles and how he helps stores make more money by teaching them how to make informed, evidence-based design decisions.Sponsored by:ZapietThe Point of Sale StoreRewind.ioLinks: Milk Bottle on TwitterMilk Bottle LabsOur site: https://draft.nuFor sub-$1M stores, get a teardown: https://draft.nu/teardown/Our posts on synthesis & prioritization: https://draft.nu/blog/tutorials/research/synthesis/ ; https://draft.nu/b...2023-08-3131 min
The Funky Soul StoryNick KamenLa storia del soul raccontata dalla voce di Roberto Disabato 2021-12-3005 min
The Ecommerce Insights ShowImproving Your Conversion Rate and Your Mental Health – Nick Disabato (Draft)In this episode, we talk to Nick Disabato, the founder of an interaction design consultancy called Draft.We kick things off by reviewing Nick's approach to conversion rate optimization and coerce him into sharing some actionable advice for Ecommerce leaders who are looking to spin up their own CRO function or are looking to bring on external help.Then, we talk about one of Nick's latest projects, a book called Finding Clarity in Uncertainty, that focuses on helping you manage stress and protect your mental health more effectively – and become a better steward of your li...2021-01-0748 min
Honest Ecommerce002 - Unprepared: Take This Time To Learn Your Customers with Nick DisabatoNick runs Draft, an interaction design consultancy that specializes in optimization for Shopify Plus stores. They've helped hundreds of stores for the past 8 years by teaching them how to make informed and rational design decisions. On this podcast, we talk about how the pandemic has affected businesses, how to navigate in difficult economic times, good resources for people starting out in Ecommerce, and so much more! Nick Disabato's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickd Nick's website: https://draft.nu/ Honest Ecommerce is a weekly podcast, community & educational resource providing online store owners with honest, actionable advice...2020-04-1507 min
Latitude: Mindful productivity for freelancers and foundersBuilding community and ethical responsibilities in tech (Nick Disabato takeaways)Listen to the full interview here.Find Nick Disabato everywhere on the internet:Draft - Nick's design consultancyTwitterPersonal websiteA huge thank you to Podia, the sponsor of the Latitude podcast. Podia is offering 15% off for life to listeners of the Latitude podcast. Learn more: https://podia.com/latitudeLearn more about the show and get updates about the podcast, Productivity Stacks video series, and the Latitude productivity app: https://www.createlatitude.com/podcastYou can listen, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, and I'd love to he...2020-02-1010 minLatitude: Mindful productivity for freelancers and foundersValue-based design with Nick DisabatoFind Nick Disabato everywhere on the internet:Draft - Nick's design consultancyTwitterPersonal websiteMentioned in this episode:Cadence & Slang - Nick's bookValue-based Design - Nick's other bookConversionXLAnnielyticsPersonal MBAGoogle OptimizeDraft's blogFuture Ethics by Cennydd BowlesGet TogetherRun your own socialA huge thank you to Podia, the sponsor of the Latitude podcast. Podia is offering 15% off for life to listeners of the Latitude podcast. Learn more: https://podia.com/latitudeLearn more about the show and get updates about the podcast, Productivity Stacks video series, and the Latitude productivity app: https://www.createlatitude.co...2020-02-0355 min
Honest Ecommerce002 | Value-Based Design | with Nick DisabatoNick Disabato is the writer and designer behind independent interaction design consultancy Draft and the newly released book Value-Based Design.If you are a designer in any kind of organization, or if you run an organization that hires designers, this book is a must-read. It’ll help you understand how a designer proves their worth, turning design from a qualitative concept that you just feel to a quantitative business element that we can measure and experiment with to improve business metrics.To learn more, visit: http://honestecommerce.coDraft's website: draft.nuNick'sTwitter: @nickdDraft's 2 books: Value...2019-01-1441 min
Make Money Online[116] Business Puberty2018-04-0216 min
Make Money Online[115] Market Research: How do you identify a company's expensive problem(s)?2018-03-2613 min
Make Money Online[114] General Counseling2018-03-1916 min
Make Money Online[113] I Will Solve Your Problem, and You Will Pay MeWhat separates a consultants proposal from a contractor's proposal.2018-03-1223 min
UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product StrategyEpisode 98: Value-Based Design with Nick DisabatoHow do you measure value in such abstract industry as design? Today we continue on the topic of value-based pricing with our guest Nick Disabato, a famous designer and writer. You'll learn how to identify and demonstrate the value of your UI/UX services, what exactly stands behind a high price tag, what KPIs to measure, and how to bring maximum business value to the table.
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Show Notes
Draft — Nick's de...2018-03-0949 min
Make Money Online[112] How to Optimize Products2018-03-0518 min
Make Money Online[111] Audio Recording Tips
Focusrite Scarlett Solo (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools
| First
Shure BETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone for Handheld Vocal Applications
MXL Mics MXL-BCD-STAND Professional Articulating Desktop Microphone
Stand
Shure A85WS Black Foam Windscreen for SM85, SM86, SM87A and BETA87A,
and BETA87C
Sendt SNT-XMF-6 6' XLR Male / Female Microphone cable 24 AWG
Fovitec StudioPRO - 1x 7'6" Deluxe Light Stand
Fovitec StudioPRO - 1x Bi Color 600 LED Panel
2018-02-2616 min
Make Money Online[110] Why You Shouldn't Be On Call 24/7
Why Alan Weiss says you should put yourself on call 24/7 (and why we
disagree with that).
Being on call 24/7 disrupts your work/life balance and exceeds
boundaries.
Unless you're working in a situation like DevOps, Backups, or it's a
situation where Something Is On Fire And Costing The Business
Millions, it isn't necessary.
Links
https://alanweiss.com
https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/4672/springbank-10-year-old
2018-02-1914 min
Make Money Online[109] Productized Consulting for Drinking in Meatspace
What constitutes a Minimum Viable Meetup?
Once it starts to go well, how do you expand it out? How do you add
things to it?
How do you delegate out responsibilities?
What happens if you want to stop doing the meetup (and pass it off to
someone else)?
Links
https://ti.to/home
https://www.chicagofriends.website/
https://design.football
https://creativemornings.com/
2018-02-1222 min
Ditching HourlyValue-Based Design with guest Nick DisabatoGuest Nick Disabato (aka nickd) talks about measuring the economic value of design.
Links
Nick's personal site
Nick's consultancy
Nick's new book
Nick's A/B testing course
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Make Money Online[108] The Importance of Sleep2018-01-2915 min
Make Money Online[107] Project Scheduling, a How To
How should you effectively schedule projects? (ex: no deadlines on a Monday)
How do you best estimate a project length?
How do you schedule work around a break (sabbatical, etc.)
How do you ensure that client's respect deadlines?
How do you 'reset' expectations if there has been a bit of drift?
2018-01-2211 min
Make Money Online[106] "Writing Time is Sacred Time"
What do our writing practices look like?
How did we get started writing?
How should listeners work on building their 'writing muscle'?
Is it necessarily to write daily?
Should you just write? Write and publish?
Andrew Chen on Writing and Blogging
Robin Sloan on "Stock and Flow" as it applies to the writing /
publishing process
Nick's Newsletter
Kai's Newsletter
2018-01-1522 min
My JavaScript StoryMJS 043: Nick DisabatoPanel: Charles Max Wood Guest: Nick Disabato This week on My JavaScript Story, Charles speaks with Nick Disabato. Nick is a return guest how was recent on JavaScript Jabber episode 283 talking about AB testing. Also, Nick is an interaction designer from Chicago and runs a consultancy called Draft, who do research AB testing for online stores to increase conversion rate without increase ad spend. Nick talks about his current work, and his journey into programming, more on testing, and contributions to the JavaScript Community. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: How much programming do you do day today?Programming act...2018-01-1128 min
My JavaScript StoryMJS 043: Nick DisabatoPanel:
Charles Max Wood
Guest: Nick Disabato
This week on My JavaScript Story, Charles speaks with Nick Disabato. Nick is a return guest how was recent on JavaScript Jabber episode 283 talking about AB testing. Also, Nick is an interaction designer from Chicago and runs a consultancy called Draft, who do research AB testing for online stores to increase conversion rate without increase ad spend. Nick talks about his current work, and his journey into programming, more on testing, and contributions to the JavaScript Community.
In particular, we dive...2018-01-1100 min
All JavaScript Podcasts by Devchat.tvMJS 043: Nick DisabatoPanel:
Charles Max Wood
Guest: Nick Disabato
This week on My JavaScript Story, Charles speaks with Nick Disabato. Nick is a return guest how was recent on JavaScript Jabber episode 283 talking about AB testing. Also, Nick is an interaction designer from Chicago and runs a consultancy called Draft, who do research AB testing for online stores to increase conversion rate without increase ad spend. Nick talks about his current work, and his journey into programming, more on testing, and contributions to the JavaScript Community.
In particular, we dive...2018-01-1128 min
All JavaScript Podcasts by Devchat.tvMJS 043: Nick DisabatoPanel:
Charles Max Wood
Guest: Nick Disabato
This week on My JavaScript Story, Charles speaks with Nick Disabato. Nick is a return guest how was recent on JavaScript Jabber episode 283 talking about AB testing. Also, Nick is an interaction designer from Chicago and runs a consultancy called Draft, who do research AB testing for online stores to increase conversion rate without increase ad spend. Nick talks about his current work, and his journey into programming, more on testing, and contributions to the JavaScript Community.
In particular, we dive...2018-01-1128 min
Make Money Online[105] How to Take a Sabbatical2018-01-0810 min
Make Money Online[104] How to Say "No" to Clients
When should you say no to clients?
What's the best way to give a no?
How should you politely turn down small projects?
How do you avoid making compromises in scope?
How do you fire bad clients?
2018-01-0113 min
Make Money Online[103] How to Have a Good Phone CallHow do you have a good phone call with a prospect? How do you prepare enough?
How long should the call be?
Should you leave a buffer after the call?
Should you prepare an agenda?
How do you determine who is leading the call?
How do you end the call?
2017-12-2518 min
Make Money Online[102] Reading, Writing, DoingWhat's a good balance between educational content consumption and doing the work?
Time management
Reading may just happen. Optionally: intentionally schedule time
around it Implementation: when you finish a book, how do you decide
what to read next?
-- Tape flag ("This is a thing I want to remember")
-- Highlighting
-- "This is an interesting thing to know about" and then apply later
Rereading to extract notes / directives
2017-12-1826 min
Make Money Online[101] Speaking at Local Meetups
Subject of meetup
People at the meetup
Go to one before speaking
If you don't have a good meetup, start one, but don't be the first to
speak
Good places to host a meetup
Good places to announce a meetup
Scaling/growing your meetup (as you grow, make sure there isn't an
in-group and an out-group)
Avoiding Groupthink in Meetups (Creative Mornings: Someone manages it
for a fixed term and then passes it off)
2017-12-1119 min
Make Money Online[100] Finally, a Legitimate Podcast2017-12-0443 min
Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank: Get Daily Insights from the Top Internet Marketers & Entrepreneurs Around the World453: Heatmaps, Scrollmaps, Analytics, User Testing, A/B Testing and Troubleshooting: Increase Your E-Commerce Website Profits with Conversion Consultant Nick DisabatoNick Disabato is a designer & writer. He runs Draft, a small consultancy that focuses on research-driven A/B testing for online stores.
We talk with Nick about his strategy when it comes to improving the conversions of e-commerce storefronts, from Google Analytics, heatmaps, scrollmaps, behavior, user testing and vocalization. Your website's conversion rate might be low due to a factor you've never considered, such a slow load time, lack of mobile-first design, or the terms on your site (e.g. "shipping" or "trial").
Resources
Draft Revise (Analytics Tear-Down And Service)
Drafts Letters (Newsletter)
Cadence & Slang (Book About Interaction Design)
Nick...2017-12-0430 minMarketer of the Day with Robert Plank453: Heatmaps, Scrollmaps, Analytics, User Testing, A/B Testing and Troubleshooting: Increase Your E-Commerce Website Profits with Conversion Consultant Nick DisabatoNick Disabato is a designer & writer. He runs Draft, a small consultancy that focuses on research-driven A/B testing for online stores. We talk with Nick about his strategy when it comes to improving the conversions of e-commerce storefronts, from Google Analytics, heatmaps, scrollmaps, behavior, user testing and vocalization. Your website's conversion rate might be […]
The post 453: Heatmaps, Scrollmaps, Analytics, User Testing, A/B Testing and Troubleshooting: Increase Your E-Commerce Website Profits with Conversion Consultant Nick Disabato first appeared on Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank.2017-12-0430 min
Make Money Online[99] The Actual Doing of the ThingHow do you transition from being an "overthinker" to a "doer"?2017-11-2715 min
Make Money Online[98] Books We've Read Recently
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1517901804
https://smile.amazon.com/Food-Lab-Cooking-Through-Science/dp/0393081087
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/0300215126
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1591865484
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nature_of_Order
https://smile.amazon.com/Calm-Technology-Principles-Patterns-Non-Intrusive/dp/1491925884
Content Design by Sarah Richards
Million Dollar Consulting
Value Based Fees
Personal MBA
Interviewing Users
Calm Technology
Sourdough: A Novel
The 12 Week Year
The One Thing
Deep Work
Breakthrough Advertising ($125 + Shipping and Handling)
Square Foot Gardening
Tools of Titans
2017-11-2020 min
Make Money Online[97] Positioning: How Specialized Should You Be?"Obviously there's a diminishing return if you hit specialization of 'There's one business in my region I can market to' -- how do you know when you've specialized enough"
Know your target market, like Ecommerce
Know niches within your target market, like Women's Fashion and Beauty or Every Day Carry
Identify if there are 20-50 companies in your niche in your target market
Identify if of those 20-50 there are 15-20 companies that are paying for consultants, have paid for consultants, or are looking for
help solving a problem
Iterate. Too many companies come out? Become...2017-11-1315 min
Make Money Online[96] Positioning: How Specialized Should You Be?"Obviously there's a diminishing return if you hit specialization of 'There's one business in my region I can market to' -- how do you know when you've specialized enough"
Know your target market, like Ecommerce
Know niches within your target market, like Women's Fashion and Beauty or Every Day Carry
Identify if there are 20-50 companies in your niche in your target market Identify if of those 20-50 there are 15-20 companies that are paying for consultants, have paid for consultants, or are looking for help solving a problem
2017-11-0614 min
Make Money Online[95] 💰⚓ How To Use Price Anchoring As A Consultant2017-10-3008 min
Make Money Online[94] How to follow up with clients after a project
Why follow-up
What outcomes are you looking for
What makes good follow-up
What resources do we recommend
How often should you follow up
What should you say in your follow-up
Who should you be following up with?
What's your next step
2017-10-2312 min
JavaScript JabberJSJ 283: A/B Testing with Nick DisabatoPanel:Aimee KnightCharles Max WoodSpecial Guests: Nick DisabatoIn this episode, Java Script Jabbers talk with Nick Disabato. Nick is a newbie to JavaScript Jabber. Nick is the founder of Draft, an interaction design agency where he does research driven A/B testing of E-commerce business.This is a practical episode for those who are running a business and doing marketing for the products and services. Nick talks about A/B testing for a number scenarios within the company, such as for websites, funnels, and various marketing mechanisms. Nick further goes into how this helps companies strategically increase revenue by changing t...2017-10-1742 minAll JavaScript Podcasts by Devchat.tvJSJ 283: A/B Testing with Nick DisabatoPanel:
Amy Knight
Charles Max Wood
Special Guests:
Nick Disabato
In this episode, Java Script Jabbers talk with Nick Disabato. Nick is a newbie to JavaScript Jabber. Nick is the founder of Draft, an interaction design agency where he does research driven A/B testing of E-commerce business.
This is a practical episode for those who are running a business and doing marketing for the products and services. Nick talks about A/B testing for a number scenarios within the company, such as for websites, funnels...2017-10-1742 minAll JavaScript Podcasts by Devchat.tvJSJ 283: A/B Testing with Nick DisabatoPanel:
Amy Knight
Charles Max Wood
Special Guests:
Nick Disabato
In this episode, Java Script Jabbers talk with Nick Disabato. Nick is a newbie to JavaScript Jabber. Nick is the founder of Draft, an interaction design agency where he does research driven A/B testing of E-commerce business.
This is a practical episode for those who are running a business and doing marketing for the products and services. Nick talks about A/B testing for a number scenarios within the company, such as for websites, funnels...2017-10-1742 min
Make Money Online[93] Webinar Quickstart Guide
Why run a webinar
What outcomes should you look for
What tool(s) should you use
How do you prepare?
How do you prepare your content/presentation
What's the format to follow (20/30/10 -- 20 on presentation, 30 on questions, 10 on pitch)
What do you do with the webinar video after the webinar
Crowdcast
Zapier
Zoom
Webinar Jam
2017-10-1618 min
Make Money Online[92] Referrals From Past Clients And TeamsYou work with a client. They have a great team. You part ways. Their team members eventually part ways, too. Then they reach back out.2017-10-0921 min
Product PeopleEP87 – How Nick Disabato built a profitable productized serviceIt's time for another Mega Profitable interview! This series aims to help founders, like you, get profitable. Learn how Draft went from having $21 in the bank (in his first year) to creating a solid, profitable solo-founder business.Get all the Mega Profitable case studiesDon't miss any of the future Mega Profitable interviews!★ Sign up here. ★Show notesLeave a review on iTunes!draft.nuNick's service: Draft ReviseNick's book: Draft EvidenceFollow Nick on Twitter: @nickdWant to contact Justin?Join...2017-10-0455 min
Make Money Online[91] Welcome Packet Overview
Why use a welcome packet
What's included in a welcome packet
When do you send a prospect a welcome packet
How do you update your welcome packet
When shouldn't you use a welcome packet
How do you get started?
What tools do you use to create a welcome packet?
2017-10-0217 min
Make Money Online[90] A Single Shot of BourbonWhat do we do when we lose deals?2017-09-2521 min
Make Money Online[89] Closed DoorsWhy is it important to close enrollment in courses, and what's the strategy and thinking around opening enrollment?2017-09-1824 min
Make Money Online[88] Speaking from the Right DictionaryWhat do you need to do when you want to get more specific and double down on an industry?2017-09-1121 min
Paid Search MagicResearch-Driven A/B Testing For PPC Marketers with Nick Disabato2017-09-0745 min
Make Money Online[87] Please Don't Buy a Prada Shirt2017-09-0508 min
Make Money Online[86] When Should You Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?Money-back guarantees are helpful in some situations, and really harmful in others. When should you offer a money-back guarantee, and what should the conditions be around it?2017-08-2819 min
Make Money Online[85] The Dreaded Price HikeHow do you know when to raise your prices? Quantitatively and qualitatively, what signs should you look for?2017-08-2113 min
Make Money Online[84] Educational Products: Creating Your First
What defines success for the product? (Increasing rates, early rung of product ladder, general + focused w/in your positioning, etc.)
What type of info product makes sense
What's high impact / low risk
How do you figure out what to make?
How to promote it if you have a small (or no) list?
What should you aim for after you've created your first educational product? (Speaking, podcasts, conferences, etc.)
2017-08-1426 min
Make Money Online[83] Podcast Equipment: The Travel RigIn this episode, we dive into The Travel Rig that Nick bought for recording interviews and group panels at conferences or events. If you want to learn more about on-the-road podcasting hardware, listen to this one. (A 'nuts and bolts' episode)2017-08-0717 min
Make Money Online[82] Why Aren't We Making More Money?Description: In this episode, we answer listener Max's question from Twitter: "Why aren't the two of you making more money?". We go inside our own businesses to examine what we're working on. We discuss when you can say "I have enough" as a business owner and stop focusing on growth.2017-07-3132 min
Make Money Online[81] Should You Offer a Free Call?In this episode, Nick and Kai discuss if you should offer a free strategy call as a consultant and where an intake call should fall in your client intake process.2017-07-2421 min
Make Money Online[80] Self-CareIn this episode, Nick and Kai discuss how to care for yourself when you're running a business.2017-07-1717 min
Make Money Online[79] Recurring RevenueIn this episode, Nick and Kai discuss recurring revenue for freelancers and consultants: What are the different options for recurring revenue in your business? Taylor Swift is mentioned exactly once.2017-07-1013 min
eCommerce Q&ACRO and A/B Testing with Nick DisabatoShownotes:
Tell Us About Your Ecommerce Pains
Email Nick: office@draft.nu
Email Us: podcast@sellry.com
Do-it Yourself Heat Maps
Hire Nick
Get Nick's Course
Nick's Newsletter
Transcripts:
Michael:
Hey everybody. It's Michael, one of your hosts and welcome to Ecommerce QA. This is the show where store owners, directors of Ecommerce, and Ecommerce managers can stay up to date on the latest and greatest in Ecommerce. Today we are joined, very happily, by Nick Disabato, founder of Draft...2017-07-0930 min
Make Money Online[78] Whale ClientsIn this episode, Nick and Kai discuss how to manage your business when you have a whale client. What should you do? How do you future proof your business?2017-07-0315 min
Make Money Online[77] Information Products and Product Laddershttps://www.amazon.com/Breakthrough-Advertising-Eugene-M-Schwartz/dp/08872329812017-06-2618 min
eCommerce EvolutionEpisode 19 - Conversion Boosters with Nick DisabatoIf you're not continually tweaking and testing for better conversion rates, you're leaving money on the table. Nick Disabato is a guy that I never heard of until all of a sudden I saw him everywhere. From working on BOOM with Ezra Firestone to speaking at eCommerce events to being interviewed on multiple podcasts. All of a sudden I couldn't escape this guy. :) Nick is incredibly bright and has a great process for finding and fixing conversion rate problems for eCommerce sites. In this episode we cover: - Top conversion tools - Where to begin with conversion rate optimization - Simple im...2017-06-2148 min
Make Money Online[76] The One About Coffee (& Tea)https://www.jteainternational.com
http://www.saveur.com/pu-erh-chinese-tea
http://us.teagschwendner.com/US/en/homepage.TG2017-06-1931 min
Search Talk LiveIncreasing Conversion Rates Using Design Research With Expert Nick DisabatoThis week, our guest on STL is Nick Disabato. Nick is a designer & writer from Chicago. He currently runs an interaction design consultancy that focuses on research-driven A/B testing. Nick graduated from Northwestern University in 2004, majoring in applied math and pure math with a minor in English. After undergrad, he received a master’s in information science with a concentration in human-computer interaction from The University of North Carolina. He has previously worked for clients such as The Wirecutter, New Music USA, Double Your Freelancing, and Chicago Magazine. In his three ye...2017-06-131h 00
Make Money Online[75] Writing, Publishing, and Daily EmailsHow frequently should you publish? It's probably more often than you're currently publishing.2017-06-1221 min
Make Money Online[74] De-Risking the CthulhuHave either of you ever attempted to make the leap from consulting to running a SAAS business or other type of online/tech company?
http://businessofsoftware.org/2013/02/gail-goodman-constant-contact-how-to-negotiate-the-long-slow-saas-ramp-of-death/
https://medium.com/@nickkokonas/why-we-are-self-publishing-the-aviary-cookbook-lessons-from-the-alinea-book-e89236ab6ca12017-06-0530 min
Make Money Online[73] Best BuyersHow do you identify and work with your best customers?
Kai Davis Platinum Reserve: http://www.achewood.com/index.php?date=04282006
1,000 True Fans: http://overcomeeverything.com/4450/hint-3-1000-true-fans/
💸 Make Money Online: Episode 13: Your Incremental Steaming Abomination💣
Ultimate Sales Machine: http://www.chetholmes.com/ultimate-sales-machine2017-05-2922 min
Make Money Online[72] Skip Steps 1 & 3What are our quarterly goals? Why are goals important? What shape should they take?
Tiny Habits: http://tinyhabits.com & http://tinyhabitsacademy.org2017-05-2232 min
Make Money Online[71] How do you write more as a freelancer or consultant?Show Notes
💸 Make Money Online: Episode 19: Grist for the Mill 💣
Darius Kazemi, Tiny Subversions - XOXO Festival (2014) - YouTube
Sign up for Kai's newsletter here: http://kaidavis.com
Sign up for nickd's newsletter here: http://draft.nu
2017-05-1524 min
Make Money Online[70] What do you do if a prospect stops responding after you send a proposal?What happens if a client ghosts you after you send a proposal?
Episode Links
The Berkshire Hathaway of The Internet
The Magic Email: A follow-up that works
2017-05-0824 min
Make Money Online[69] Dear Savvy EntrepreneurEpisode 69: Nick and Kai do a deep dive on important business strategies that you need to know about.
Also, if this is your first episode of Make Money Online, we're so sorry.2017-05-0152 min
Make Money Online[68] The First Thing BoughtIn this episode, Nick and Kai discuss the importance of the 'first thing' that a customer or clients buys from you (be it a product or a service) and how that transaction sets expectations for the duration of the relationship. Nick and Kai also briefly discuss how to get started with your first product.2017-04-2419 min
The McMethod Email Marketing PodcastEpisode #155 – Nick DiSabato On Research And Testing No Online Store Should Be Without
Nick got his start in the design and usability world.
Now he works with Ecommerce and software companies
on their conversion.
He delves into the real info you need to dig up so you can make
informed decisions.
The questions…
The body language…
The ever-present smile…
He wants answers whether you can handle them or not.
When you’re not testing there’s money left on the table.
Nick helps people find that money.
So watch as he gives real...2017-04-1825 minPodcast – Drop Dead CopyEpisode #155 – Nick DiSabato On Research And Testing No Online Store Should Be WithoutNick got his start in the design and usability world. Now he works with Ecommerce and software companies on their conversion. He delves into the real info you need to dig up so you can make informed decisions. The questions… The body language… The ever-present smile… He wants answers whether you can handle them or ... Continue readingThe post Episode #155 – Nick DiSabato On Research And Testing No Online Store Should Be Without appeared first on Drop Dead Copy.2017-04-1825 min
Make Money Online[67] Making Retainers WorkCramming Your Work in a Retainer Hole
In this episode, Nick and Kai talk about how retainers function for freelancers and consultants and the benefits of costs of offering retainer based offerings. Nick and Kai also discuss alternative to retainer based engagements to increase your client lifetime value.2017-04-1725 min
Make Money Online[66] Travel Time is Sacred TimeThis is another in our series on how to travel well as a freelancer or consultant. In this episode, we talk about treating your vacation as sacred time, what (and how) to pack, how to deal with airlines, and how to vet restaurants.2017-04-1039 min
Make Money Online[65] How to Fill Your Client Pipeline (and What to Focus on This Month)In this episode, we answer a listener question: If you woke up and had 0 clients and wanted to start filling your pipeline, what do you do?2017-04-0323 min
Make Money Online[61] Why It Is the Way It Is
Designing for the Digital Age: How to Create Human-Centered Products and Services: Kim Goodwin
About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design: Alan Coopers
Rosenfeld Media | User experience books, training, workshops, seminars, and experts
Web Form Design - Luke Wroblewski
Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (3rd Edition) Steve Krug
Rocket Surgery Made Easy: The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Finding and Fixing Usability Problems: Steve Krug
Cadence and Slack by Nick Disabato
Revise Weekly by Nick Disabato
Other Resources
UIE.com, Jared M. Spool
IDEO: Reimagining the Shopping Cart
2017-03-0630 min
The Content Champion PodcastCC 066: A/B Split Testing For Content Marketers With Nick DisabatoOn today’s show, I’m delighted to welcome Nick Disabato, the writer, designer and A/B testing expert - and author of The A/B Testing Manual. A/B testing is the scientific method applied to making conversion changes on your website, and Nick’s 'Draft' Design Consultancy has a proven track record of using research driven A/B testing to […]2017-02-0645 min
Art of Value Show - Discover Value | Create Options | Start PricingDetermining the Value of the Intangible with Nick Disabato – 111Nick Disabato is the founder of Draft, a design consultancy in Chicago. He is best known for A/B testing through two productized services, Draft Revise and Revise Express. He is the author of three books including The A/B Testing Manual. Nick is a frequency speaker at conferences including South by Southwest and Web 2.0. The Business of […]
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Episodes Archives - Art Of ValueDetermining the Value of the Intangible with Nick Disabato – 111Nick Disabato is the founder of Draft, a design consultancy in Chicago. He is best known for A/B testing through two productized services, Draft Revise and Revise Express. He is the author of three books including The A/B Testing Manual. Nick is a frequency speaker at conferences including South by Southwest and Web 2.0. The Business of […]
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Make Money Online[49] How You Track down Your Number 1 Skill to Start off Your Consultant BusinessA wonderful reader wrote in with this question:
How you track down your number 1 skill to start off your consulting business
Nick and Kai proceed to break down why (and why not) to start with your skills, how to identify valuable skills, and how to make sure that what you're offering is something that the market -- most likely -- needs. Probably.
Want to submit your questions for us to ponder over and eventually answer? Tweet at Kai.
Also, positioning.2016-12-1226 min
Make Money Online[43] nickd Buys a DogOne Tail at a Time, the no-kill dog rescue where Nick fostered & adopted Basil.
Donate to One Tail at a Time.
Basil.2016-10-3129 min
UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product StrategyEpisode 36: Research-Driven A/B Testing with Nick DisabatoWhen does A/B testing have a positive impact on your business? How do you make intelligent, informed decisions? How do you prevent your ego and past experience from interfering? Today our guest Nick Disabato, my good friend and a world-class expert in A/B testing, talks about his research-driven work process and his humble philosophy.
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Show Notes
Draft — Nick's solo design consultancy
Revise Weekly — Nick's lesson series on A/B testing
The prev...2016-10-1335 min
Make Money Online[37] The A/B Testing Manual
The A/B Testing Manual
Periodically Yelling for Profit
Note: Nick said there would be a money-back guarantee at one point in the episode. Then he thought better. Now there is no such thing. In fact, if you buy a copy of The A/B Testing Manual, there are no refunds of any kind. We apologize for the error.2016-09-1926 min
Make Money Online[31] What Nick Doeshttps://doubleyourfreelancing.com/business-freelancing-episode-52-eric-white-jobs-done/2016-08-0824 min
Make Money Online[30] What Kai DoesNick interviews Kai about what he does, what outreach / digital public relations is, how he started his business, the type of projects he's worked on in the past, and the types of projects he wants to work on in the future.2016-08-0131 min
Make Money Online[28] How To Travel Practically Anywhere As A ConsultantSeatGuru
KnowRoaming
Kai's Recommended Suitcase
Nick's Suitcase
Sandqvist Lightweight (Nick’s backpack when traveling)
Timoni’s blog post on her uniform
The Minimalist Packing List
Minimalist Travel from Miss Minimalist
JR Liggett’s
Global Entry
The Wirecutter’s Travel Gear
Nick’s folding hangers
Muji, for toiletry cases
“All Caps”2016-07-1842 min
Make Money Online[25] Freebie Offerings: There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free LunchFreebies are tough. Give away too much and you decrease your value to clients. Don't give enough away and you're stuck without enough prospective clients. Today Nick and I discuss the ups and downs of both sides.
Violet Hour at Home.2016-06-2732 min
Make Money Online[23] Incorporation! Taxes! Insurance! These are the three demons you must slay if you wish to succeed in business.Kai and Nick discuss incorporation, taxes, and insurance and give you, dear listener, a bit of advice on the steps you should take to secure yourself in these three areas. Needless to say, neither Kai nor Nick are lawyers, accountants, or insurance brokers and are not qualified to give legal, tax, or financial advice like a qualified professional.
All information in this episode is simply our personal opinions. For best results, you should consult a lawyer, accountant, insurance broker, or bookkeeper local to you with knowledge of your industry.2016-06-1345 min
The Productize PodcastA Productized Service—Without Growing a Team—With Nick DisabatoI caught up with Nick Disabato to talk about his Draft Revise service, a done-for-you A/B testing and conversion optimization service.
This case study is interesting because Nick intentionally designed his service to run lean and mean, without requiring him to hire a big staff (or any staff for that matter).
Don’t miss this one!
Links:
Draft Revise
Nick on Twitter
Productize Crash Course
2016-05-0545 min
Make Money Online[14] MMO Mailbag 3: Nick on Out-Pricing the CompetitionIn this third and final mailbag installment, Nick answers the question "how does he counter the many low-cost, ‘stack em high sell em cheap’ so-called Designers online currently bidding in 99Designs?”
Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed the show we'd love it if you leave a review in iTunes.2016-04-1505 min
The Startup Success PodcastSSP 3.21 - Nick DisabatoPatrick speaks with Nick Disabato about design, writing, DRAFT, and Nick's current KickStarter project. 2016-03-3100 min
Make Money Online[11] Go Back "Draft Evidence" On Kickstarter Right Now
Nick's Kickstarter Project: Draft Evidence, a compilation of essay's nick has written in the last 4 years. Go back this project right now and get a copy. Or else.
Cadence and Slang, funded twice on Kickstarter.
Kickstarter, a small website for funding creative projects.
Nick's Twitter, which I guess he uses.
Nick's Zines (not available, sorry, sign up for his weekly letters in the meantime)
Following The Hunch on 99U
Why Wasn't I Consulted, the fundamental question of the web
The Brain Audit, on why customers buy and they don't. Relevant for writing a Kickstarter 'sales' page.
Freaker Kickstarter Video
The Sha...2016-03-2134 min
Make Money Online[8] Getting the Heck Out of DodgeNick went on vacation. What happens before you go on vacation? What happens after you return? How do you manage client expectations? What happens if a client oversteps their boundaries?
Are you a cheapskate? Thanks, jerk. You can get our about page for free by leaving us a favorable review on iTunes. Screenshot your review, email it to us, and we’ll reply with our stupid about page.2016-02-2926 min
Make Money Online[7] Are You Pineapple-worthy?Today we're digging into onboarding clients, students, and customers. Why? How? What does this mean?
References in This Episode:
Nick's Welcome Packet
Kai's Welcome Packet (nick's welcome packet with white-out applied throughout)
Sunn o)))'s welcome packet: http://www.john-wiese.com/zine/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sunn-australia-tour-2005-technical-rider-1024x791.jpg
Big Ideas
Set Expectations
Explain what you're doing and what they'll be doing
Explain what won't be happening
Give direction for questions2016-02-2232 min
Double Your Freelancing PodcastEpisode 34: Nick Disabato on Using Productized Consulting to Scale Your AgencyWelcome to the Business of Freelancing Podcast. Today I am talking to Nick Disabato, a good friend who is the founder of Draft Revise. As well as the author of Cadence & Slang, a guide to interaction design. Draft Revise is a service that helps companies optimize their content. Nick and I are going to discuss the company he’s built, how he’s done it, and what advice he has for those wanting to get into productizing.
Nick is the go-to-guy for productize consulting. Productizing Consulting is a service based on personal experience and expertise. Companies hire product...2015-08-2740 min
Go MediaGo Media Podcast 13: Interviews With Nick Disabato and Caroline MooreIn this episode, we sit down with WMC Fest Speakers Nick Disabato and Caroline Moore. We talk to Nick about his experience as an interaction designer and publisher from Chicago. And we talk to Caroline about her experience as a photographer for both metal shows and weddings. Simon joins us once again to give us the low down on a new texture pack that’s now available at The Arsenal.2013-07-291h 26