Rob’s book clearly outlines how to start your own web design business and take it to the next level. He also shows you exactly what type of mindset you need to develop to succeed. The best part of the book however is when he breaks down how after a certain point you may need to move into other areas of business/assets to scale even higher as being a successful freelancer ultimately leads to problems as you continue trading your time for money which is limited to 24 hours a day!
jordan
This book changes my perspective…massively!
If you’re a web designer and feel stuck in your business, this is the book for you. I like how Rob covers the business of being web designer. He explores the core fact that a pretty website isn’t what sells and our focus needs to be on the business and their needs. This is a great short read and I appreciate the direct approach in writing. This book isn’t filled with historic anecdotes or long winded extracts. I’m working on changing my approach towards new clients for the better. Thank you!
danna
A different way of thinking
Love this book. As other reviews have mentioned, this won’t teach you anything about how to build or design a website. There are thousands of places you can get that information. Much better, this is a book about how to think like a business owner (and eventually become one) and how to turn your web design skills into something highly profitable. This is a must-read if you’ve ever thought about lowering your prices to compete with other web designers or are struggling to gain traction on Upwork. Told largely in the form of stories about two fictitious people, it is well-written, engaging and impactive. The author’s approach just makes so much sense and there is a ton of valuable information in here and actionable steps.
Keith Wallace
Read this before you become a freelancer
A great practical handbook to seeing the real side of web development and business in general. What is the key take-away from all of this? You can help yourself by helping other people with their problems.
jb
Brilliant strategy to generate success
Rob’s book clearly outlines how to start your own web design business and take it to the next level. He also shows you exactly what type of mindset you need to develop to succeed. The best part of the book however is when he breaks down how after a certain point you may need to move into other areas of business/assets to scale even higher as being a successful freelancer ultimately leads to problems as you continue trading your time for money which is limited to 24 hours a day!
Pete
Practical advise and good starting point
This short book is a good starting point to start thinking about a new skill and possible career change, Although it’s a general guide on how to start a web design business the key message to take away is long term vision of building a business that will eventually can serve you better. I definitely think you will professional guidelines how to make web design work, I’m sure Fox web design school is a good starting point to get started.
