7 Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner As a Web Designer

Web Design MBA

In this episode of the Subscription Web Design podcast, Steve shares seven invaluable lessons learned from years of web designing experience. These lessons include understanding that clients don't just want a website but the results it brings, the importance of knowing what clients truly need, the art of selling what clients want to buy, and the critical insight that clients may not fully understand what a website is. Each lesson is aimed at helping web designers refine their approach to servicing clients, business management, and personal growth.

00:00 Welcome to the Subscription Web Design Podcast!
01:02 Lesson 1: Understanding the True Needs of Your Clients
05:16 Lesson 2: Why People Pay the Bare Minimum and How to Change That
08:15 Lesson 3: The Misunderstood Purpose of Websites
10:24 Lesson 4: The Freedom of Scaling Your Web Design Business
11:52 Lesson 5: The Importance of Working ON Your Business
13:45 Lesson 6: Financial Wisdom for Web Designers
15:32 Lesson 7: Avoiding Burnout by Measuring the Gain, Not the Gap
16:38 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps