Web Design MBA

In this episode, I’m sharing 10 productivity hacks that have helped me get more done as a web designer, entrepreneur, and agency owner—without burning out. From using automatic time blocking (08:00) to delegating outcomes (13:00), checking email just once per day (19:00), and even listening to soundscapes instead of music to stay focused (03:00)—these are the real-world strategies that work. I’ll also show you how hiring early (11:00), using long-form writing (16:00), and spotting systemization opportunities (20:00) can transform your workflow.

If you want to do more of the right things and less of the wrong ones, this one's for you.

 00:00 - Intro & what productivity really means
 03:00 - Hack #1: Soundscapes for focus
 05:00 - Hack #2: Checklists & SOPs
 08:00 - Hack #3: Automatic time blocking with Flow Savvy
 11:00 - Hack #4: Hiring early
 13:00 - Hack #5: Delegating outcomes, not tasks
 16:00 - Hack #6: Long-form writing - meetings
 18:00 - Hack #7: Focus modes to block distractions
 19:00 - Hack #8: Check email once a day
 20:00 - Hack #9: Systemization opportunity awareness
 25:00 - Hack #10: Read about productivity
 26:00 - Wrap-up & Substack mention

What is Web Design MBA?

Are you sick and tired of the "feast or famine" grind of website design? Or, are you looking for a profitable side hustle that will lead you to full-time self-employment so you can finally do life on your terms? Most podcasts don't talk about the BUSINESS of web design. This one is different. In this podcast, Steve Schramm will show you how to build the life business of your dreams. Featuring value-packed training sessions and success stories of others who've been where you are and built a stable web design business that fuels their lifestyle.