Jessica Freeman: Graphic & Web Designer

On today’s show, I have Jessica Freeman who is a Graphic & Web Designer located in Atlanta, GA.

Jess and I met via Twitter or Instagram (we can’t remember which!) and she was really one of my first online business buddies I made one I had started my business. I have so much to thank Jess for and I’m so happy to call her a friend.

During the episode, we chat about how early Jess starts her day (it’s EARLY), how she started Jess Creatives, what to do when people ask for refunds, scarcity mindset and how that negatively affects your business, how and why she uses YouTube to market her business, as well as have a lively debate on whether or not fountain drinks should have ice (you’re going to have to tune in to the end of the episode to find out where we stand!).

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Jessica Freeman | Graphic & Web Designer

Show notes

In today’s episode, you’ll find out:

Her tips for committing to getting up early.
The process her clients go through while working with her.
One thing people misconceive about being a graphic designer.
The best and most difficult things about working for yourself.
If she struggles with “turning off” as someone who works from home and how she winds down after a work day.
Advice people who want to work for themselves and budding graphic designers.
Her advice for how to deal with customers who ask for refunds.
How she uses YouTube to market her business and tips for people who want to start using YouTube.

Jessica Freeman is an award-winning graphic and web designer, helping service-based entrepreneurs create a brand that shines through every level of their business. Outside of designing, she also loves producing for her YouTube channel and podcast. Jess lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband, Aaron.

Key takeaways from this episode

Having an unanswered email drives me nuts. - @jesscreatives Click To Tweet
“Sometimes I have to say, that’s not what I would recommend but it’s their website at the end of the day.” – Jessica Freeman
Video is really great for connecting with people. - @jesscreatives Click To Tweet
“I want to know upfront if we’re going to be a good fit.” – Jessica Freeman
I think a lot of people think we're photoshop monkeys. - @jesscreatives Click To Tweet
“You can’t work from the scarcity mindset. Working out of that mindset will attract the wrong type of people to you”. – Brittney Lynn
“Just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should do it.” – Brittney Lynn
“At first it was super scary, I was really bad at it. I call those first 3 months of videos my awkward videos.” – Jessica Freeman (talking about YouTube)
“I think in the online world, sometimes people forget that there are actual people on the other side of the screen.”- Jessica Freeman
“Do you tell your plumber how to fix your sink?” – Jessica Freeman

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Andrew Brockenbush: CEO of a Web Design & Inbound Marketing Agency

On today’s show, I have Andrew Brockenbush, CEO of Beefy Marketing, which is a web design and inbound marketing agency previously based in Houston, but just recently moved to Nashville.

Andrew and I belong to the same mastermind and from the first meeting I had with him, I knew he was someone I wanted to know. Andrew journey to becoming an entrepreneur wasn’t the easiest, but I love how candid and honest he is during our conversation on how everything happens for a reason.

We chat about why he left a lucrative job at Apple to start his own business, how he manages and leads his team, how growing up in a low-income family has affected him as a business owner, and a whole lot more!

Andrew Brockenbush | CEO of a Web Design & Inbound Marketing Agency

Show notes

In today’s show, you’ll learn:

Why he left a lucrative job at Apple to start his own business.
His recent lifestyle changes, why he decided to focus more on his health, why he outsourced these tasks.
Where he reads his emails (honestly).
How he prioritizes his tasks and the tools he uses to write his to-do lists.
Why he chooses to use yellow legal pads over white.
How he uses Evernote to stay on track.
How he manages and leads his team.
His biggest struggles being a CEO of a web design agency.
How growing up in a low-income family has affected him as a business owner.
The two moments he’s most proud of as a business owner.

Andrew Brockenbush is the founder and CEO of Beefy Marketing, an inbound marketing & web development company located in Houston, TX that works with companies in the B2B industry. Beefy Marketing focuses on growth driven design for small business owners to help them generate more leads from their website.

Beefy has worked with former Navy SEAL and author Marcus Luttrell of Team Never Quit and fitness expert Amanda Adams, as well as a variety of clients in the fitness, salon & spa, and local small business industries.

Andrew has been quoted in publications such as Forbes and Huffington Post.

Key takeaways from this episode

“Sometimes we need to hire an expert in our lives. Whether it be a marketer, writer, or even a personal trainer.” – Andrew Brockenbush
Many people don't use their email inbox as their task list, but it's a great way to manage tasks. - Andrew Brockenbush Click To Tweet
“If there’s something in my email inbox, it means I need to do something with it.” – Brittney Lynn
“I always try to take care of client needs first.” – Andrew Brockenbush
As a CEO, one of my most important tasks is business development. - Andrew Brockenbush Click To Tweet
“I don’t want to be a leader that’s so busy taking care of clients that I don’t take care of my employees.” – Andrew Brockenbush
How can I utilize the things in front of me to be successful? - Andrew Brockenbush Click To Tweet
“We’re not your typical web design company. We want to know what your goals are as a business owner so we can build a website that reflects that and helps you achieve those goals.” – Andrew Brockenbush
“I took a salary cut to hire a business partner.” – Andrew Brockenbush

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