351 - 5 Year Podcast Anniversary (AMA with Josh)

Web Design Business with Josh Hall

The Web Design Business Podcast turns 5 today!!! 🎉 What a ride it’s been so far (and I have no plans on slowing down.)
For this special milestone, I polled my community Web Designer Pro™ for questions and they delivered, asking some GREAT conversation starters.
So in this special, 5 year anniversary podcast episode, I’m dishing out the longest AMA session I’ve done to date at 2 hours!
The questions that came in were mainly in 3 categories:

1. Questions about the podcast (including guest selection, favorite episodes and monetization)
2. Questions about the business of web design (including what’s working today and what I would do differently)
3. Questions about online entrepreneurship (including sustainability, what marketing channels are working today and biggest challenge/best biz decision made )

So that’s what we dive into (in depth) on this one!
I hope you enjoy it and that you get some great takeaways to apply to your web design business and/or online entrepreneurial endeavors.
I also want to say a big THANK YOU for listening to the show on Apple, Spotify, etc or watching on YouTube. I have absolutely loved doing this show at least once a week for the last 5 years and have no plans of slowing down.
Means the world to me to see the reviews coming in, to hear your wins and feedback on how the podcast has helped you in your web design business so thank YOU for keeping this thing alive.
Want to say thanks or give me your feedback on this special occasion?
Leave a comment on the post at joshhall.co/351 or better yet…leave it as a podcast review to help grow the show!
00:00 - Intro to 5 year podcast anniversary
03:30 - Strategy for getting guests
09:28 - Showcasing client results when building portfolio
12:24 - Walking the line being boss and spouse when working together
16:21 - Tips for asking to be on a podcast
18:27 - Guests pushing their free or paid resources
21:13 - The legacy I hope this podcast leaves
23:39 - Vision of the podcast and how it's evolved
30:35 - Episodes that led to the most personal growth
39:13 - Most rewarding part of the job
44:46 - Favorite moments from the podcast
48:55 - Podcast gear, setup, etc
50:22 - Future plans (and how the pod fits into them)
55:20 - Next hot marketing strategies ahead
1:00:26 - Cultivating an engaged community
1:05:45 - Creating and growing Web Designer Pro
1:09:01 - Marketing funnel from podcast to Pro
1:12:42 - Reflecting on the work you've done
1:13:21 - Best (and most challenging) decision in business to date
1:26:37 - Most memorable podcast episodes
1:28:53 - Biggest mistake new web designers make
1:33:47 - Current struggles and pain points
1:36:00 - What I've learned from so many different people, cultures and personalities
1:42:56 - Batting imposter syndrome (as a web business coach)
1:51:46 - What I'd do if I restarted everything today
1:53:35 - Thank YOU
1:55:42 - Web Designer Pro 2.0 teaser

We just added new listening pathways on the Podcast Playlists page!
🎙️ joshhall.co/playlists
New playlists added:

• Accessibility
• Self-care for web designers
• Content marketing
• Copywriting
• Platforms and builder chats
• Ai
• Speed & optimization
• Legal and privacy

Also added a new quick link menu to help you zip around to your ideal listening path.

Join Web Designer Pro™ before we hit the 250 member cap!
https://joshhall.co/pro

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1. Web Design Business Podcast Five-Year Reflections (00:00:00)

2. Effective Web Design Strategies and Partnerships (00:10:44)

3. Podcast Legacy and Evolution (00:19:55)

4. Evolution of Web Design Business (00:24:32)

5. The Power of Positive Mindset (00:32:28)

6. Web Design Simplified (00:46:26)

7. Future Vision and Marketing Plans (00:51:41)

8. Community Building Success in Web Design (01:01:25)

9. Content Creation and Business Pivot (01:10:17)

10. Web Designer Pro Membership Pivot (01:15:11)

11. Common Mistakes in Web Design Business (01:27:12)

12. Lessons on Commitment and Optimism (01:36:41)

13. Transitioning to Full-Time Coaching and Mentorship (01:43:56)

14. Web Designer Pro Membership Changes (01:50:22)