
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