Self-Made Web Designer

Mar 06 2025 127 ep. 29 mins 61

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We talk to real people who took the not-so-traditional route to make it as web design freelancers or business owners. Plenty of helpful tips and tricks along the way. If you’re looking to start a side hustle or just up your game as a web or UX designer, this podcast is for you.

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How to Land Your First Three Web Design Clients

Mar 06 2025 7 mins

I'll share a step-by-step strategy that helped me secure my first three web design clients without needing a portfolio, website, or cold calling. The key approach is leveraging personal connections through my 'First 100 Framework.' I'll explain how to list potential contacts, what to say during outreach, handle different types of responses, and tips for the initial client phone cal

Career Change at 36: From Worship Pastor to Web Designer

Feb 26 2025 9 mins

In this episode, I share my incredible journey from being a full-time worship pastor to becoming a successful full-time web designer. Facing personal and financial challenges, I reinvented my career, starting by telling everyone I knew about my new venture. Despite setbacks and fears, I persevered, eventually finding success on platforms like Upwork and securing a position at Showi

Web Design Process for High Ticket Clients

Feb 19 2025 12 mins

In this episode, I walk you through my entire web design process from start to finish, emphasizing the importance of client communication and setting clear expectations. I divide the process into four main sections: onboarding, design and development, launch, and offboarding. Key steps I highlight include the discovery call, project proposal, contract signing, kickoff call, and rev

10 Years of Web Design Experience in Just 7 Minutes!

Feb 13 2025 7 mins

In just 7 minutes, I'll share over 10 years of web design expertise, focusing on three core principles: layout, color, and typography. I'll explain the importance of visual hierarchy over the outdated F-pattern, show you the 60-30-10 rule for picking color palettes, and highlight the significance of readability in typography. I'll also provide insights into good conversion practice

If I Had to Start Web Design Over in 2025...I'd Do This

Feb 05 2025 13 mins

Will AI take over web design? Should I learn to code? Is there too much competition for me to have a chance? I answer all those questions as I lay out 5 things I'd do differently if I was starting over with web design in 2025. You get all the juicy details of the mistakes I made along the way and the importance of adapting to changes in the industry, building efficient processes,

I Burned Out & Quit Everything. Here's My Recovery Story

Jan 30 2025 16 mins

In this episode of the Self-Made Web Designer Podcast, I return after a two-year hiatus due to severe burnout. I share my experiences and insights on how to manage stress, set realistic expectations, and find joy in the journey. The episode covers the story of starting a web design agency, the challenges faced, and practical strategies to avoid burnout in your professional life.

SPECIAL UPDATE

May 25 2022 3 mins

Here's an update on the next season of the Self-Made Web Designer Podcast

REPLAY: How I Got Out of Debt with a Freelance Side Hustle

May 19 2022 27 mins

This is a repeat episode from 2020 talking about how I got out of debt from a freelance side hustle.

How to Double Your Income With Upwork From The Freelance Projects You Win

May 12 2022 28 mins

In this episode, I talk about what I did to double my income with projects I won on Upwork and how you can too.

Big Mistakes to Avoid with Your First Major Freelance Web Design Clients

May 05 2022 28 mins

I talk to my wife about her first big web design project. The mistakes she made and what she learned along the way.