Web Design MBA

In this episode, I share my personal journey of quitting a secure full-time job during COVID to go all-in on my web design business. I explain why so-called "job security" is often a myth and how running your own business—with multiple clients—can actually offer more stability. I also break down the common mistakes freelancers make when transitioning, and why the subscription model is the future of sustainable web design.

 00:00 – Intro & My Leap From Full-Time Job
 03:45 – The Myth of Job Security
 08:30 – Why a Full-Time Job = One Client
 11:50 – Taxes & Compensation Packages Explained
 17:10 – Trading One Job for Another
 20:40 – Scaling vs. Staying Solo
 24:15 – The Power of Subscription Web Design
 30:10 – Why Websites Are a Service, Not a Product
 36:20 – Moving From Transactional to Relational Clients
 40:00 – Why Subscription Revenue Creates Real Freedom
 45:00 – Final Thoughts & Next Steps

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.