#181 | Work-Life Balance & Growing a Six Figure Company W/ Founder of Crafted Studios

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The Ramblings

Angelo Roberts Jr

189 episodes

5 days ago

"The Ramblings" is an audio experience podcast hosted by Angelo Roberts Jr. The podcast is meant to bring motivation, inspiration, and education to entrepreneurs and small business owners alike. Sharing his own story and journey, interviewing local business owners and entrepreneurs, and artists, Angelo covers everything from having a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance to scaling your startup. Join us for an amazing Journey. Check out the company we're building - https://flow.page/offsource

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#181 | Work-Life Balance & Growing a Six Figure Company W/ Founder of Crafted Studios

The Ramblings

56 minutes 54 seconds

1 year ago

#181 | Work-Life Balance & Growing a Six Figure Company W/ Founder of Crafted Studios

Episode #181 | Today I get to sit down with the founder of Crafted Studios, a design company based in Los Angeles, Dexter Washington. Dexter has a truly groundbreaking story that is basically the representation of the college dream. After dropping out of high school and growing up in challenging circumstances, Dexter shares how he turned adversity into opportunity, by tirelessly working on his UI/UX craft to eventually build his own successful six-figure business. He candidly discusses his strategies used to network, establish partnerships, and land some major clients. Dexter shares his insights on prioritizing work-life balance over chasing the millionaire dream and how staying connected to his roots keeps him grounded. Learn what drives his creative process, his views on education, and his strategy for turning darkness into light in this another great episode of #theramblings

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00:00 Introduction and Webflow vs Framer Discussion

00:46 Welcome to The Ramblings Podcast

00:52 Guest Introduction: Dexter Washington, CEO of Crafted Studios

01:28 Dexter's Journey to Establishing Crafted Studios

02:13 Dexter's Impressive Client Portfolio

02:34 The Art of Forming Partnerships and Landing Big Clients

03:04 The Power of Leverage and the Role of Webflow

04:55 The Importance of SEO and Exposure in Landing Clients

06:35 The Role of Partnerships in Scaling a Business

08:16 Balancing Full-Time Work and Running a Six-Figure Company

10:39 The Shift from Millionaire Aspirations to Contentment

12:47 The Journey to Finding True Aspirations

23:38 The Decision to Scale a UI/UX Company over Photography

26:09 Landing the First 5K Client and Scaling the Business28:26 Discovering a Niche Market on Social Media

28:43 Reaching Out and Offering Value

29:00 Forming Strategic Partnerships

29:26 The Power of Connections and Networking

30:04 Passion for Cars: A Personal Journey

31:15 The Influence of Family and Culture

31:35 The Intersection of Creativity and Technology

32:04 Comparing Favorite Cars and Design Tools

36:14 The Challenges and Triumphs of Entrepreneurship

49:03 The Journey from High School Dropout to Successful Entrepreneur

52:47 The Importance of Boundaries and Self-Care

54:08 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Achievements

55:05 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Aspirations