Self-Made Web Designer

I'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://selfmadewebdesigner.com/10tips [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/10tips] 👨🏼‍💻 Watch Next! 💸 14 Ways to Land High Paying Web Design Clients https://youtu.be/jGDrKhaLWyw [https://youtu.be/jGDrKhaLWyw] 🖼️ 50 Web Design Tips and Tricks to Level Up Instantly https://youtu.be/rRFD6tENX2U [https://youtu.be/rRFD6tENX2U] 📩 Sign-Up for the SMWD and Get Client Opportunities in Your Inbox Every Week https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/newsletter [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/newsletter] Become a Self-Made Web Designer and join my exclusive membership. You'll get early access to videos, discounts on product launches and even a monthly coaching call. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQ3BtYh76shNPjnqlQjxpg/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQ3BtYh76shNPjnqlQjxpg/join] 👨🏼‍💻Check out Showit and get your first month free https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/showit [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/showit] Say hey on insta https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/ [https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/] 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 [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera] Lens - Samyang 12mm F2 https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens] Audio Interface - UA Apollo Twin Duo https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface] Microphone - Shure SM7B https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b] Lighting - El Gato Key Light https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting] Recording Software - ecamm https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm] #selfmadewebdesigner #webdesign #freelancewebdesigning #webdesigner #webdesignlife #webdesignerlife #uxdesign #uxdesigner #uxuidesigner #careerchange #careeropportunities #freelancewebdesign #inmy30sandlovingit #careerchangeinspiration #selftaughtwebdesigner #selftaughtwebdesign #webdesignmentor #learnwebdesign #wpbeginner #programminglife #programmerslife #codingdays #code #programming #codinglife #newpodcast #techpodcast

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In 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 with your process, understand the true value your client is looking for, and keep the momentum in your sales conversations. Make sure to watch the full series on the web design process, and don't forget to subscribe for more insights! Grab the 100 Sales Call Questions: https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/questions [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/questions] 👨🏼‍💻 Watch Next! 💸 14 Ways to Land High Paying Web Design Clients https://youtu.be/jGDrKhaLWyw [https://youtu.be/jGDrKhaLWyw] 🖼️ Web Design Layout Masterclass https://youtu.be/nZ2BJt9PgKE [https://youtu.be/nZ2BJt9PgKE] 📩 Sign-Up for the SMWD and Get Client Opportunities in Your Inbox Every Week https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/newsletter [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/newsletter] Become a Self-Made Web Designer and join my exclusive membership. You'll get early access to videos, discounts on product launches and even a monthly coaching call. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQ3BtYh76shNPjnqlQjxpg/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQ3BtYh76shNPjnqlQjxpg/join] 👨🏼‍💻Check out Showit and get your first month free https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/showit [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/showit] Say hey on insta https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/ [https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/] 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 [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera] Lens - Samyang 12mm F2 https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens] Audio Interface - UA Apollo Twin Duo https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface] Microphone - Shure SM7B https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b] Lighting - El Gato Key Light https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting] Recording Software - ecamm https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm] #selfmadewebdesigner #webdesign #freelancewebdesigning #webdesigner #webdesignlife #webdesignerlife #uxdesign #uxdesigner #uxuidesigner #careerchange #careeropportunities #freelancewebdesign #inmy30sandlovingit #careerchangeinspiration #selftaughtwebdesigner #selftaughtwebdesign #webdesignmentor #learnwebdesign #wpbeginner #programminglife #programmerslife #codingdays #code #programming #codinglife #newpodcast #techpodcast

In 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 four sections: discovery, solutions, process, and close. I emphasize asking heart and head questions to understand the client's needs, presenting the right solutions, and sharing my process to build trust. I also explain how to handle pricing discussions and the importance of follow-up for closing deals. Subscribe to stay updated with the series, and don't forget to check the link in the description for my list of 100 client questions to improve your own sales calls. Grab the 100 Sales Call Questions: https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/questions [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/questions] 👨🏼‍💻 Watch Next! 💸 14 Ways to Land High Paying Web Design Clients https://youtu.be/jGDrKhaLWyw [https://youtu.be/jGDrKhaLWyw] 🖼️ Web Design Layout Masterclass https://youtu.be/nZ2BJt9PgKE [https://youtu.be/nZ2BJt9PgKE] 📩 Sign-Up for the SMWD and Get Client Opportunities in Your Inbox Every Week https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/newsletter [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/newsletter] Become a Self-Made Web Designer and join my exclusive membership. You'll get early access to videos, discounts on product launches and even a monthly coaching call. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQ3BtYh76shNPjnqlQjxpg/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQ3BtYh76shNPjnqlQjxpg/join] 👨🏼‍💻Check out Showit and get your first month free https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/showit [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/showit] Say hey on insta https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/ [https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/] 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 [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera] Lens - Samyang 12mm F2 https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens] Audio Interface - UA Apollo Twin Duo https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface] Microphone - Shure SM7B https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b] Lighting - El Gato Key Light https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting] Recording Software - ecamm https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm] #selfmadewebdesigner #webdesign #freelancewebdesigning #webdesigner #webdesignlife #webdesignerlife #uxdesign #uxdesigner #uxuidesigner #careerchange #careeropportunities #freelancewebdesign #inmy30sandlovingit #careerchangeinspiration #selftaughtwebdesigner #selftaughtwebdesign #webdesignmentor #learnwebdesign #wpbeginner #programminglife #programmerslife #codingdays #code #programming #codinglife #newpodcast #techpodcast

In 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 you improve layout, color schemes, typography, and image use. Plus, I cover essential tools for development, SEO, and accessibility to ensure your sites are not only beautiful but also perform well. Get ready to take your web design to the next level. 👨🏼‍💻 Watch Next! 💸 14 Ways to Land High Paying Web Design Clients https://youtu.be/jGDrKhaLWyw [https://youtu.be/jGDrKhaLWyw] 🖼️ Web Design Layout Masterclass https://youtu.be/nZ2BJt9PgKE [https://youtu.be/nZ2BJt9PgKE] 📩 Sign-Up for the SMWD and Get Client Opportunities in Your Inbox Every Week https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/newsletter [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/newsletter] Become a Self-Made Web Designer and join my exclusive membership. You'll get early access to videos, discounts on product launches and even a monthly coaching call. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQ3BtYh76shNPjnqlQjxpg/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQ3BtYh76shNPjnqlQjxpg/join] 👨🏼‍💻Check out Showit and get your first month free https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/showit [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/showit] Say hey on insta https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/ [https://www.instagram.com/chrismisterek/] 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 [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/camera] Lens - Samyang 12mm F2 https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lens] Audio Interface - UA Apollo Twin Duo https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/interface] Microphone - Shure SM7B https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/sm7b] Lighting - El Gato Key Light https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/lighting] Recording Software - ecamm https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm [https://selfmadewebdesigner.com/ecamm] #selfmadewebdesigner #webdesign #freelancewebdesigning #webdesigner #webdesignlife #webdesignerlife #uxdesign #uxdesigner #uxuidesigner #careerchange #careeropportunities #freelancewebdesign #inmy30sandlovingit #careerchangeinspiration #selftaughtwebdesigner #selftaughtwebdesign #webdesignmentor #learnwebdesign #wpbeginner #programminglife #programmerslife #codingdays #code #programming #codinglife #newpodcast #techpodcast