
<p>I'm sharing 10 lessons that took me a decade to learn while building my web design business. From avoiding the niche trap to understanding the importance of marketing, these are real, battle-tested tips to help your...


We talk to real people who took the not-so-traditional route to make it as web design freelancers or business owners. Plenty of helpful tips and tricks along the way. If you’re looking to start a side hustle or just up your game as a web or UX designer, this podcast is for you.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWe talk to real people who took the not-so-traditional route to make it as web design freelancers or business owners. Plenty of helpful tips and tricks along the way. If you’re looking to start a side hustle or just up your game as a web or UX designer, this podcast is for you.
Self-Made Web Designer is hosted by Chris Misterek. The show has published 141 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Copy These 10 Tips (They'll Blow Up Your Web Design Biz)" (31 July 2025, 9 minutes), "The Only 5 Web Design Skills That Actually Matter" (17 July 2025, 19 minutes), and "Sales Objections Every Web Designer Hears (How to Win)" (12 June 2025, 6 minutes).
Self-Made Web Designer publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 15 minutes across 141 episodes.
Booking probability for Self-Made Web Designer is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Self-Made Web Designer requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Self-Made Web Designer's contact route on record: verified email.
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Chris Misterek hosts Self-Made Web Designer, a business podcast with 141 episodes published.
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<p>In this episode, I'll share the five most common sales objections faced by web designers and how to effectively overcome them in just five minutes. From credibility and price objections to commitment, scope, and...

<p>In this episode, I give you the exact script I used to land a $10,000 web design project through a sales call. This is the first video in a series aimed at diving deep into every step of the web design process to...

<p>In this episode, I share 50 web design tips, tricks, and hacks to elevate your web design skills in just 15 minutes. From mindset and design fundamentals to user experience and technical skills, you'll learn...

Episode #137
<p>In the third and final video of this series on website layouts, I share unique layout ideas to elevate your web design projects. Whether you're just starting out or looking to add some flair to your current designs...

<p>If you really want to stand out as a web designer, mastering website layouts is essential. In this episode, I break down how to create effective one and two column layouts using visual hierarchy, variation, and...

<p>In this episode, I dive deep into the crucial role of layouts in web design. From the psychology behind why clear and purposeful layouts matter, to practical tips on setting up columns and grids in tools like Showit...

<p>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...

<p>In this episode, I share the exact steps I took to start a successful web design business while juggling a full-time job and the responsibilities of being a single dad. Learn about crucial strategies such as creating...

<p>You shouldn't be guessing to know exactly what to charge for your next website project. There's actually a really simple process that I walk you through in this episode.</p><p>Watch Next:</p><p>📄 My Complete Web...

<p>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...

<p>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.</p><p>Watch Next:</p><p>📈 Build a Web Design Business in 2025<br...

Episode #129
<p>This is my step-by-step process to starting a web design business in 2025. Things look a lot different from when they did just 5 years ago. Here's a practical roadmap to start a web design business in 2025.</p><p>💻...

Episode #128
<p>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...

<p>I get personal on this one and share my story. It was a struggle to leave full time ministry but looking back I think it was the right decision.</p><p>Check out the episodes web page!<br...

Episode #125
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<p>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...

<p>Will AI take over web design? Should I learn to code? Is there too much competition for me to have a chance?</p><p>I answer all those questions as I lay out 5 things I'd do differently if I was starting over with web...

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