Over 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.

You don't have to quit your day job to build a thriving web design business. I did it while I was a single dad and a worship pastor. And, with these 3 key tips, I know you can, too.

You shouldn't be guessing at what to charge for your next website project. There's actually a really simple 4 step process to be 100% confident that you're not over or undercharging your clients. And, I'll I walk you through it step by step in this episode.

There 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.

If 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.

2025 is an ideal time to start a web design business! In this episode, I breakdown a 4-step process to help you stand out and utilize AI to your advantage

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 call. You'll also learn how to navigate budget discussions and proposal tiers effectively. For more convenience, a free 'First 100 Framework' template is available to streamline your process.

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 Showit. Motivated by my own transformation, I now help others transition into web design through my initiative, Self Made Web Designer. My story is a testament to starting before feeling ready, embracing fear, and seizing new opportunities.

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 revision management. Additionally, I share valuable strategies for handling client feedback, meeting deadlines, and maintaining long-term client relationships. I also offer special free resources, including a Trello template and a client questionnaire, to assist you in your own web design projects.

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 practices that go beyond aesthetics to drive user engagement and sales. Stay updated with the ever-evolving web design industry and find out how continuous learning can keep you ahead of the game. Listen now to level up your web design skills.

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, developing a refined design taste, nurturing real-world relationships, and integrating AI into your workflow. These tips are aimed at helping new web designers set the foundation for a successful career and stand out in a competitive market.

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.

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

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

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

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

This week I talk about how I recovered from bad feedback on Upwork and how you can too.

This episode is all about keeping yourself motivated to become a web designer or grow your business.

This episode is about how you can put systems in your freelance workflow to make things more efficient and scale up easily

This episode is about how to start a web design side hustle without burning out from overworking.