#177 Brett Williams – The Solopreneur Behind a 7-Figure Design Empire

EPISODE · Oct 8, 2023 · 53 MIN

#177 Brett Williams – The Solopreneur Behind a 7-Figure Design Empire

from Kickoff Sessions · host Darren Lee

On episode #177 of Kickoff Sessions we sat down with Brett Williams, the mind behind Designjoy, a one-person design business that rakes in $1.2 million annuallyIn this episode, Brett opens up about his path from a side gig designer to building a highly profitable venture. Find out how his selective and strategic project approach not only attracted top-tier clients but also granted him the freedom to decline projects that didn't align with his passions and skills.Brett reveals his strategy of sharing financial wins on Twitter to expand his influence, details his decision to leave his full-time job, and delves into the pricing strategies and hiring practices that helped him build a 7 figure business.We wrap things up by exploring the importance of setting goals beyond financial gain and how Brett maintains a healthy work-life balance. Plus, learn how building an audience can drive your business journey towards new horizons. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a 5-star rating on Spotify and a review on Apple Podcasts.Brett’s Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettwill1025Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrettFromDJMy Socials:- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LFbEgE- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26Z⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🗞️ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KftBCP🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU⭐ Leave a Spotify Review: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y  Leave an Apple Review: https://apple.co/3uCwViF(00:00) Preview  (00:38) Brett William's controversial Tweets(04:00) Conflict between personalities on Money Twitter (08:23) $0 to $10K in the first three years of Designjoy(17:14) Changes from $10K to $50K to $150K per month(24:56) Why did you not want to hire? (34:17) What is Designjoy's profit margin and revenue? (38:00) Who was Brett Williams biggest influences? (44:29) The importance of giving back and fulfilment (48:29) You have to be good and fast to grow(50:40) Learning to say 'no' in business Support the show

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