Welcome to Episode 29 of the Profitable Web Designer Podcast, where we’re committed to helping web designers to stop undercharging, overdelivering, overworking, overworking and create profitable, sustainable web design businesses.

I’m Shannon Mattern, your host and founder of the Web Designer Academy where we teach the business side of running a web design business, and if you wanna make a consistent, full-time income as a web designer but you’re struggling with things like pricing, boundaries, mindset and marketing and you’re EXHAUSTED from going it alone… well, my friend, you’re in the right place. 

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In this week’s episode I’m chatting with WDA student Kate Newnham about seeking support from a mentor to confidently grow your web design business!

Kate Newnham is the owner of Up Designs LA, where she helps health and wellness businesses create professional, memorable, and awe-inspiring online presences that represent their true value so they can help more people live happier, healthier, and longer lives.

"I thought, ‘no one will ever pay 10k for a website.’ But doing it anyway, and then when someone bought it, and two people bought it, was like, ‘oh wow, this is possible!’" - Kate Newnham

3 key takeaways from my chat with Kate:

• There’s no shame in asking for help. Seek out a mentor who has done what you desire to do and lean on them for support to get to the next level.
• Traits that work in the corporate world don’t always translate well into running your own business.
• Set boundaries with your clients so that you can serve from a place of joy, which ultimately lends itself to delivering a better product.

"Take the bold move first and then wait for the result.” - Kate Newnham

We also talk about how Kate:

• Started her business as a side gig while she was searching for a “real” job, and only once she realized the freedom and flexibility of not having a set schedule did she take it seriously.
• Identified that the times she’s been most successful are the times when she’s had consistent support, which led her to join the Web Designer Academy.
• Learned to recognize her unique set of skills brought value to the client and was worth premium prices.

Connect with Kate:

Website: https://updesignsla.com

PS - Get exclusive insider strategies from the Web Designer Academy and advice from our five-figure month earners on how to make at least $10k every single month as a web designer by adding your name to the WDA waitlist now.