Building a Web Dev Business, Team & Community Networking Secrets

Here are three things you’ll learn in this episode:


 


???? Origin and Niche of Wheel Horse Web: Julia Will, initially in modern languages, found her calling in web development by identifying a community need for WordPress tech support and website building, especially for e-commerce sites, often collaborating with partners for graphic design and copywriting.


 


????Strategies for Acquiring and Scaling Early Clients: Julia highlights the importance of networking (specifically mentioning BNI chapters) for securing her initial clients. She discusses the transition from a "spray and pray" approach to a more discerning selection of clients as the business grew, emphasizing the unique challenges and learning curves associated with scaling and building a team after being a solopreneur.


 


???? The Importance of Team Management and Client Relationships: Julia stresses that scaling requires developing new skills in management, particularly in consistent communication and task tracking with contractors. She also notes the benefit of working with nonprofits due to their clear budgets and expresses a desire to focus more on health and wellness clients in the future.


 


About Julia  & Wheelhorse Web:


 


- Website: https://wheelhorse-web.com/


- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-wilk-51804229/


 


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