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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The 6-Figure Freelancer Podcast | Freelancing | Entrepreneurship | Clients | Finances | Motivation | Personal Development | Mindset
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The 6-Figure Freelancer Podcast was created for the dream-chasers out there who are ready to break out of their 9-5 box and design the life they truly want to live. I wanted to create a place where I could share what I'm learning as a 6-figure+ freelancer in real time. Each week, my guests and I will cover all things freelancing, clients, money, mindset, entrepreneurship, marketing and more. My goal is to give you the tools you need to work less, add massive value to great clients, make a wh ...
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Copy These 10 Tips (They'll Blow Up Your Web Design Biz)
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9:18I'm sharing 10 lessons that took me a decade to learn while building my web design business. From avoiding the niche trap to understanding the importance of marketing, these are real, battle-tested tips to help your business grow. I've experienced the highs and the lows, and now I'm sharing all my notes with you. 🛝 Grab the slides! https://selfmade…
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The Only 5 Web Design Skills That Actually Matter
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18:38🛝 Grab the slides! https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/5skills 📝 Check out the free/cheap fonts selection https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/fonts 👨🏼💻 Watch Next! 💸 14 Ways to Land High Paying Web Design Clients https://youtu.be/jGDrKhaLWyw 🖼️ 50 Web Design Tips and Tricks to Level Up Instantly https://youtu.be/rRFD6tENX2U 📩 Sign-Up for the SMWD and Get …
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Sales Objections Every Web Designer Hears (How to Win)
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5:39In this episode, I'll share the five most common sales objections faced by web designers and how to effectively overcome them in just five minutes. From credibility and price objections to commitment, scope, and comparison objections, I'll provide actionable strategies to handle each one. Learn how to reframe weaknesses as strengths, build trust wi…
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I Used This Script to Close a $10K Web Design Project
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13:21In this episode, I give you the exact script I used to land a $10,000 web design project through a sales call. This is the first video in a series aimed at diving deep into every step of the web design process to secure high-paying clients. I discuss the importance of using an outline to maintain control during sales calls, breaking the call into f…
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50 Web Design Tips & Tricks to Instantly Level Up Skills
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15:53In this episode, I share 50 web design tips, tricks, and hacks to elevate your web design skills in just 15 minutes. From mindset and design fundamentals to user experience and technical skills, you'll learn everything you need to create stunning, effective websites. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned designer, these rapid-fire tips will help …
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Advanced Website Layouts for 37 Minutes Straight
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37:27In the third and final video of this series on website layouts, I share unique layout ideas to elevate your web design projects. Whether you're just starting out or looking to add some flair to your current designs, this video is packed with practical tips and examples. I'll take you behind the scenes of my work on a nonprofit project and show you …
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Ultimate Website Layout Guide: 17 Swipeable Examples
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23:52If you really want to stand out as a web designer, mastering website layouts is essential. In this episode, I break down how to create effective one and two column layouts using visual hierarchy, variation, and balance. Learn practical tips and see real-world examples of layouts that guide attention, engage users, and elevate your design game. Don'…
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Complete Website Layout Masterclass in Under 10 Minutes
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9:26In this episode, I dive deep into the crucial role of layouts in web design. From the psychology behind why clear and purposeful layouts matter, to practical tips on setting up columns and grids in tools like Showit and Figma. Discover how understanding and using layout variations can enhance user experience, keep your designs engaging, and ultimat…
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14 Proven Methods to Get High Paying Web Design Clients
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30:46Over the past 10 years, I've experimented with TONS of strategies to get high-ticket web design clients, and I've compiled the 14 best methods that have consistently worked for me. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your business, these strategies are designed to attract $5,000 to $10,000 clients on autopilot. Resources Mentioned: …
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How I Built a Web Design Business While Working a 9 to 5
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11:56In this episode, I share the exact steps I took to start a successful web design business while juggling a full-time job and the responsibilities of being a single dad. Learn about crucial strategies such as creating a time budget, systematizing tasks, and cutting out unnecessary steps to make the most of your limited time. Whether you're strugglin…
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Know EXACTLY What to Charge for a Website (Stop Losing $$)
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12:36You shouldn't be guessing to know exactly what to charge for your next website project. There's actually a really simple process that I walk you through in this episode. Watch Next: 📄 My Complete Web Design Project Process: https://youtu.be/T5JglDcd54A 📈 38 Resources of Web Design Inspiration https://youtu.be/llYWhiB6LMU 💻 Over a Decade of Web Desi…
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From Beginner to Pro - How to Level Up in Web Design FAST
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7:15There are 4 simple but very powerful things you can do to level up your web design skills fast. No, you don't need a degree. No you don't need to buy an expensive course. BUT, you do need some grit and a little bit of guidance. Watch Next: 📈 38 Resources of Web Design Inspiration https://youtu.be/llYWhiB6LMU 💻 Over a Decade of Web Design Knowledge …
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38 Web Design Resources to Build Award Winning Websites [2025]
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25:08If you want to make sites that no one else is making, you have to look places no one else is looking. Check out these 38 resources to do just that. Watch Next: 📈 Build a Web Design Business in 2025 https://youtu.be/m6HC_o4Cvko 💻 Over a Decade of Web Design Knowledge in 7 Minutes https://youtu.be/1NTKwpAVcHg 📄 My Complete Web Design Project Process:…
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This is my step-by-step process to starting a web design business in 2025. Things look a lot different from when they did just 5 years ago. Here's a practical roadmap to start a web design business in 2025. 💻 Check out my free Web Designer Starter Kit course and get your web design journey started on the right foot! https://selfmadewebdesigner.com …
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How to Land Your First Three Web Design Clients
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7:23I'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 tip…
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Career Change at 36: From Worship Pastor to Web Designer
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9:08I get personal on this one and share my story. It was a struggle to leave full time ministry but looking back I think it was the right decision. Check out the episodes web page! https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/how-to-make-a-career-change-in-your-30s-my-personal-story/ 📄 My Complete Web Design Project Process: https://youtu.be/T5JglDcd54A 🏁 If I Sta…
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Web Design Process for High Ticket Clients
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12:47If you're building websites for clients without a clear, repeatable process, it's only a matter of time before things go south in a bad way. Here's my exact process for high ticket web design clients. Resources Mentioned: 📄 Free Project Process Template: https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/trello-template 🙋🏼♂️ Free Client Questionnaire https://selfmad…
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10 Years of Web Design Experience in Just 7 Minutes!
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7:28In 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 insi…
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If I Had to Start Web Design Over in 2025...I'd Do This
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13:50Will 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 industr…
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I Burned Out & Quit Everything. Here's My Recovery Story
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16:36Episode Web Page Web Designer Starter Kit Course Here are some links to the equipment I use for my podcast and videos. These are affiliate links. Clicking on these will help me keep the channel and podcast running Camera - Panasonic Lumix G7 https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera Lens - Samyang 12mm F2 https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens Audio Int…
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Here's an update on the next season of the Self-Made Web Designer PodcastBy Chris Misterek
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REPLAY: How I Got Out of Debt with a Freelance Side Hustle
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27:37Web Designer Starter Kit Course Here are some links to the equipment I use for my podcast and videos. These are affiliate links. Clicking on these will help me keep the channel and podcast running Camera - Panasonic Lumix G7 https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera Lens - Samyang 12mm F2 https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens Audio Interface - UA Apoll…
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How to Double Your Income With Upwork From The Freelance Projects You Win
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28:40Web Designer Starter Kit Course Here are some links to the equipment I use for my podcast and videos. These are affiliate links. Clicking on these will help me keep the channel and podcast running Camera - Panasonic Lumix G7 https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera Lens - Samyang 12mm F2 https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens Audio Interface - UA Apoll…
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Big Mistakes to Avoid with Your First Major Freelance Web Design Clients
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28:40Web Designer Starter Kit Course The Lazy Genius Podcast Bullfrogs and ButterfliesBy Sarah Misterek, Chris Misterek
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How to Recover from Bad Feedback and a Bad Job Success Score on Upwork
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34:45Upwork for Web Designers WaitlistBy chris misterek
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The One Thing You Need to Be a Successful Web Designer
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31:05Web Design Starter Kit Course Here are some links to the equipment I use for my podcast and videos. These are affiliate links. Clicking on these will help me keep the channel and podcast running Camera - Panasonic Lumix G7 https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera Lens - Samyang 12mm F2 https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens Audio Interface - UA Apollo …
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How to Create Systems as Freelancer a to Save Time and Scale Your Business
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39:59Web Designer Starter Kit Course The Perfect Client ProcessBy David Jenyns, Chris Misterek
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How to Build a Lucrative Side Hustle and Not Burn Out from Overworking
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22:28Free Web Design Starter Kit CourseBy chris misterek
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Engineer to Designer: How to Change Careers and Pursue Your Passion
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37:11Web Designer Starter Kit Course Power Design Instagram Historic AgencyBy kameron davis, chris misterek
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Freelance Taxes: How To Do Taxes Yourself And Still Rest Easy at Night
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32:49Download Tax Tracking Worksheets Web Designer Starter Kit CourseBy chris misterek
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A Simple Web Design Process Freelance Clients Will Love in 7 Steps
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27:08The Client Process Template Client QuestionnaireBy chris misterek
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Upwork Scam: 7 Things You Can Do to Avoid Getting Taken Advantage Of
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28:31Upwork for Web Designers Waitlist Design Contracts EpisodeBy Chris Misterek
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The Best Way to Get Started with Web Development
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26:42Web Designer Starter Kit Course Client Process PodcastBy chris misterek
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How to Become a Freelance Web Developer (5 Steps to Success)
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34:36Web Designer Starter Kit Course Episode with Mike Janda The E-Myth Revisited Book Grit by Angela DuckworthBy chris misterek
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Sales Pitch Process: 5 Keys to Get the Right Clients to Say Yes Every Time
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25:44Web Designer Starter Kit Course Predictably IrrationalBy Chris Misterek
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Web Design Revisions: How to Avoid Endless Changes from Clients
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24:48Perfect Client Process Trello Board Web Designer Starter Kit Course Markup.ioBy Chris Misterek
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How to Build a Web Design Business Even If You're Super Busy
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41:42Self-Made Web Designer Newsletter Web Designer Starter Kit Course Episode Resources: John's Agency Kelly's Agency Break Into Web CourseBy John Wooten, Kelly Diekmann, Chris Misterek
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The Best Way to Learn Web Development Without Getting Stuck
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27:10Web Designer Starter Kit Course Ultralearning by Scott Young Places to Learn Codecademy Free Code Camp YouTube Bootcamps Stack OverflowBy chris misterek
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How to Navigate Tough Times in Your Freelance Business and Come Out On Top
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25:52Web Design Starter Kit Course Sign up for a time to chat with me Episode with Tom Ross on Community Creative MorningsBy chris misterek
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A Simple How To Pricing Guide For Freelance Web Designers
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24:58Web Designer Starter Kit Course Learn what I used to build a freelance web design side hustle that doubled my income in 18 months. Episode with Anthony GaroneBy chris misterek
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How to Start a Web Design Project the Right Way and Save Yourself Trouble
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20:35Starter Kit Course Free Client Questionnaire Free Trello Board Episode Web PageBy chris misterek
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REPLAY: 6 Tools Every Web Designer Needs to Know About w/ Jesse Showalter
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32:48RESOURCES Free Web Designer Starter Kit Course Episode Page Jesse’s Website Jesse’s YouTube Channel Adobe XD Figma Sketch Notion VS Code Vue JS CodekitBy Jesse Showalter, Chris Misterek
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How to Become a 6 Figure Web Designer By Having Good Systems and Procedures
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27:40Get my free Trello board outlining my project process I'm an affiliate for Josh which means if you buy any of his courses it will help me continue to grow the Self-Made Web Designer podcast. Josh's Site Josh's Free Training on Scaling Your Web Design Business Josh's Show on His Process Josh's Process Course Previous Show with Josh about Maintenance…
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How to Quickly Scale Your Web Design Business to 6 Figures
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30:47The Web Designer Starter Kit Course I'm an affiliate for Josh which means if you buy any of his courses it will help me continue to grow the Self-Made Web Designer podcast. Josh's Free Training on Scaling Your Web Design Business Josh's Website Previous Show with Josh about Maintenance PackagesBy josh hall, chris misterek
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From VA to Web Design: How One Couple Built a Successful Agency in 1.5 Years
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21:46Web Designer Starter Kit Course Links: Austin and Monica's Site A and M Digital Design Instagram A and M Digital Design FacebookBy Austin Mangelson, Monica Mangelson, Chris Misterek
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How to Be a Better Designer as a Web Developer
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17:42This week I talk about 5 steps to become a better designer as a web developer Sign up for the Self-Made Newsletter! Episode Web Page Freelance Workshop Books I mentioned: Outliers Peak The Talent CodeBy Chris Misterek
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REPLAY: When is it Time to Go from Side-Hustle to Full-Time? w/ Jessica Hagmeir
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27:08Resources Download the free web design starter kit course Episode page Jessica’s Website Jessica’s Personal Instagram Website by Design InstagramBy Chris Misterek, Jessica Hagmeir
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How to Overcome Your Insecurities and Be Confident as a Freelancer
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19:12This week I talk to a listener about how to overcome insecurities and be confident as a freelancer. Episode Page and Newsletter Sign Up Web Designer Starter Kit CourseBy Chris Misterek
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How to Sniff Out Nightmare Freelance Clients and Avoid Them Altogether
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17:29Download My Client Questionnaire Episode with Paige Griffith about Legal Contracts for Web Designers This Episode's Web PageBy Chris Misterek
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5 Ways to Get Freelance Clients When You're Just Getting Started
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12:41I sit down with a listener to talk about 5 different ways to find freelance clients when you're just getting started. Episode Web Page with Transcript Web Designer Starter Kit CourseBy chris misterek
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