Powerhouse Web Designer

— A business course for web designers —

Learn how to use Dubsado and my client-tested template library to automate your client systems, save 10+ hours per project and deliver a $5k+ web design experience.

 

Join Powerhouse Web Designer

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PAY IN FULL

$597

 
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2 MONTH PLAN

$315/mo

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3 MONTH PLAN

$225/mo

 

There are 5 major client processes every web designer should “set and forget” so they can focus their time on marketing and taking care of clients.

 
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— PROCESS #01

Lead generation

You need a simple way to start generating leads ASAP that doesn’t require you to spend weeks planning and building out an email marketing freebie.

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— PROCESS #02

Your booking process

You need a repeatable workflow for your proposal, contract and invoicing that gets clients to book FAST and doesn’t take hours to set up each time.

 
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— PROCESS #03

Content collection

Collecting website content is the MOST UNIVERSAL PROBLEM that web designers face. You need to offer more support and guidance for your clients.

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— PROCESS #04

Presentation & feedback

Present your website designs in a way so clients KNOW you’re the website expert! Help them give you feedback in a thoughtful, organized way.

 
 
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— PROCESS #05

Offboarding

Once a client goes through your design process, this is your chance to grab a testimonial, get a referral or book repeat work (without having to get super visible or consistent with your content).

 
 

Inside Powerhouse Web Designer you’ll get Dubsado tech guidance and access to 50+ templates to streamline all 5 of these client processes quickly!

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Sara raised her rates by 250% and went from zero leads to 5-10/mo WITHOUT spending hours and hours marketing her business:

“My business was pretty new when I joined PWD and you’ve saved me WEEKS of figuring it all out on my own. Since starting I’ve raised my prices from 800€ to 2100€ (and will continue to raise them) and I’ve gone from 0 leads to 5-10 a month without a lot of marketing effort at all. I’ve also booked my 3 biggest projects ever!”

Are you ready for these types of results?

 
 
 
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CHOP CHOP!

 
 

My template library is the secret sauce to seeing results quickly.

 
 
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There are over 50 templates inside the course, including:

  • A sales call script to guide your discovery calls and impress your potential clients

  • My website copy prompts to help clients turn in their content on time

  • Canned emails for payment/task reminders, onboarding/offboarding clients and more!

Nothing you create will be from scratch! You’ll have my templates and swipe copy as the jumping off point for all your major client processes!

 

☻ GOOD THINGS START HAPPENING AS SOON AS YOU DIVE IN ☻

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Thoughtful client touchpoints are essential for creating a $5k+ web design experience.

The canned emails, swipe copy and templates inside Powerhouse Web Designer are the secret to elevating your processes and prices in a matter of weeks instead of months or years!

 
 
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Jodi said that Powerhouse is the most important course she took for her web design business! Wanna see how the course helped her raise her rates?

 

Use Powerhouse Web Designer to

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Increase your rates

 
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Provide a thoughtful client experience

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Get more leads

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Streamline your client processes

 
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Automate your workflows

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Build trust and impress clients

Join Powerhouse Web Designer

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PAY IN FULL

$597

 
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2 MONTH PLAN

$315/mo

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3 MONTH PLAN

$225/mo

 

LET’S BREAK SOME THINGS DOWN

How can PWD help you save 10+ hours of time per project?

  • You’ll set up a SIMPLE, repeatable process that saves time immediately and in the future as you get into a flow with your new streamlined systems.

  • You’ll learn how to use 2-3 tools to create powerful workflow automation that does all the admin work for you (like sending emails and reminders to clients). This frees up time, creativity and brain space to focus on clients, marketing your business or just plain ol’ relaxing like a boss.

  • Nothing is created from scratch! You get 50+ scripts, canned emails and plug-and-play templates to use every step of the way.

It’s not about forcing you to do things MY WAY. It’s about giving you simple but thorough strategies you can use to create structure and flow in your business:

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How does PWD help you raise your prices to $5k+?

 
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You’ll create a repeatable, top-notch client experience.

Inside PWD you’ll have scripts, canned emails, plug-and-play templates and Dubsado tech tutorials that show you how to automate and streamline your client processes from start to finish. Every single project will get the same thoughtful touchpoints, support and attention from you!

 
 
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You’ll realize you’re not “just” designing a website for clients.

I’m gonna help you uncover all the work you put into your projects so you can see just how much you’re pouring into each and every client. Once you understand that you’re not “just” designing a website, you’ll realize your services deserve higher prices. I have exercises and lessons in the course to help you articulate your value to clients, too :)

 
 
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You’ll increase the value of your services by offering better website designs.

Inside PWD you’ll get access to two major value-adds that allow you to increase your prices: copywriting support and website strategy. It’ll be kinda hard not to charge (or build up to) $5k+ for your services!

 

But for real, web designers have increased their prices by $500-$1000 immediately after joining.

And it’s not a complicated thing to do, either…

 
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Most web designers’ BIGGEST income opportunity is in streamlining their content collection process.

You need to help your clients understand WHAT THE HECK TO SAY ON THEIR WEBSITES.

Think about it. As a website expert, isn’t this something you should DEFINITELY be helping clients with?

 
 

Design can only take a website so far. You have to pair good design with thoughtful copy. And guess what?

Your clients have all the info for their copy stored inside their heads! They just need help getting it organized.

When you give clients prompts to help them unpack it all, the process becomes easier for clients and helps them turn in their content on time.

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When you join Powerhouse Web Designer, you get access to Quicker Content Framework!

Quicker Content Framework is a mini-course that shows you how to streamline your content collection process and increase your prices by offering copywriting support to your web design clients.

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“I emailed my client for three months trying to get her to supply me with content for her website. I followed Melanie's content collection strategy and within a week was able to finally put a 3-month delay to an end!

LEAH

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“I understood your copywriting template and process immediately and I’m now able to offer more strategic design and deliver so much more value to my clients. I raised my prices by $1,000 right away and just booked a project for MORE THAN $4,000. This is such a game-changer!”

CELESTE

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“A lot of people seem really pleased when they learn I can write AND design. I closed a website project for $6500 just last week! That's more than double what I ever charged for a brand + website project before.

FABIANA

How does Quicker Content Framework work?

You’ll get immediate access to the mini-course as part of Powerhouse Web Designer. Log into Quicker Content Framework to learn how to use the Website Content Guide with clients to streamline your content collection process.

What is the Website Content Guide exactly?

It’s something you send clients to help them unpack the most important components of their website copy. You take those answers and compose the final content for them, showcasing copy and design together as one complete package.

 

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR EXTRA INCOME POTENTIAL

When you offer this level of copywriting support, you’re elevating your design process into something new.

How much extra income could you generate if you charged $200, $500 or $1,000 for adding more copywriting support to your design process?

 
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A $200 PRICE INCREASE

= $1,000

extra income after 5 projects

 
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A $500 PRICE INCREASE

= $2,500

extra income after 5 projects

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A $1,000 PRICE INCREASE

= $5,000

extra income after 5 projects

 
 
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Join Powerhouse Web Designer and get access to Quicker Content Framework!

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PAY IN FULL

$597

 
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2 MONTH PLAN

$315/mo

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3 MONTH PLAN

$225/mo

 

Are ya ready to step into the CEO role of your business?

 
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CEOS ARE VISIONARIES

Let me help you set your vision and get into the right mindset.

 
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WHO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR TIME

I’ll show you how to organize your calendar and start to book out.

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AND DELIVER A GREAT PRODUCT.

You need a streamlined client experience to back up your $5k+ prices.

 
 

When I asked students about their CEO and entrepreneurship wins, here’s what they had to say!

 
 

“My biggest win was…”

  • Mapping out my vision and income!

  • Recognizing the mindset blocks I have and organizing my calendar!

  • Feeling more organized with time blocks and project management!

  • I MADE A SCHEDULE! I have never done this before! It's a miracle.

  • Getting clarity on where my negative mindset comes from!

  • Setting out a solid schedule that makes me feel like I'm stepping into the role of CEO and taking it seriously. For the first time, I considered my personal holidays and project slots to keep on top of time management!

  • Figuring out what I want my life to look like, and working on my schedule!

  • I finally feel like I don't need to be guilty about having free time in my day. No time is wasted when it's scheduled!

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THE POWERHOUSE FRAMEWORK

Powerhouse Web Designer gives you quick results because of the 4-step framework.

The Powerhouse Framework helps you focus your effort, energy and time by building out your processes like a pyramid.

 
  • STEP 1 is at the bottom to lay your business system foundations

  • STEP 2 builds on the work from step 1 (and prepares you for step 3)

  • STEP 3 is where a LOT of the magic happens

  • And STEP 4 aallll the way at the top doesn’t become a priority until everything else is in place

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— THE FRAMEWORK STEPS —

Clarify your foundations

Before you can build out systems, you have to have a solid foundation to build from.

Equip with the right tools

Because smart tools and templates give you your time and energy back.

Build your essential systems

Because you need a client-forward process rooted in clear communication and VIP service.

Optimize for growth

With the essentials in place you can focus on projects that increase your value + bottom line.


 
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“I’ve gone from not charging enough and working every morning, noon and night to having a streamlined system for my leads, projects and getting referrals in 2 weeks flat. The step-by-step framework is what really propelled me forward. It's all the things that I knew I needed to build into my business, but had no effing clue how to do. I’ve increased my prices by 300% since joining!

- AMANDA

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WORDS FROM CARLY

“My biggest win was repackaging my services with the simple add-on structure! I've been struggling so much with simplifying this – the course exercises made it easy and I loved using your project process as a jumping off point!”

 
 
 
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A mega-course of simple strategies for your web design business!

What You’ll Find Inside

Avoid overwhelm, save time and get your web design business streamlined quickly by following the 4-step Powerhouse framework. Here’s a peek at the modules, lessons and templates inside Powerhouse Web Designer.

 

Step 01: Clarify

 

We start with clarifying your vision because this is where the real magic happens! You'll spend HALF your time inside PWD covering this step because this is how you build a business that works for you (step 1 is reflective, steps 2-4 are more plug-and-play).

 
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MODULE 01 —

Get organized

Creative entrepreneur mindset

Map your vision and income

Organize your business tasks and schedule

 

MODULE 02 —

Set your foundation

Create packages + add-ons

Outline your process + timeline

Determine your rates

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MODULE 03 —

Market yourself

Map your ideal client and learn about the buyer journey

Develop your “it factor”

Create your marketing + sales plan

 


Templates + resources: vision + income worksheet, organized business worksheet, map your schedule worksheet, package and process worksheets, ideal client + market research worksheet, buyer journey worksheet, developing your it factor worksheet, marketing + sales game plan, my service guide + service guide planning worksheet

 

Step 02: Equip

 

One of the most overwhelming things about running a design business is figuring out your tools and tech. THERE ARE SO MANY OPTIONS! We'll set up the tech basics in this module and get all your workflows set up for success.

 
 
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MODULE 01 —

Tools + tech

 

Dubsado basics

Dubsado canned emails

Dubsado packages

Setting up your online scheduler in Dubsado

Setting up a project template in Asana

Templates + resources: 30 canned client emails, Asana* project template

*Asana template can be adapted to your project management tool of choice


Step 03: Build

 

This step is where you build out the major systems of your business. Once you have the following systems streamlined, you're gonna be left with SO MUCH time and energy to be creative, focus on your clients and market your business.

 
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MODULE 01 —

Getting clients

How to set up your "new lead intake questionnaire"

How to set up your lead capture form

How to nail your discovery calls

 
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MODULE 02 —

Your booking process

How to set up your proposal + contract templates in Dubsado

How to prep your project systems

How to set up a client onboarding workflow in Dubsado

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MODULE 03 —

Collecting content

Laying the groundwork for a streamlined content collection process

How to set up your client homework

How to tweak your process to develop a voice + tone for your client

Form the final copy for your clients

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MODULE 04 —

Presenting work & gathering feedback

How to present your website projects

How to guide the feedback process

 
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MODULE 05 —

Offboarding clients

How to wrap up your projects like a champ

 
 


Templates + resources: New lead intake questionnaire, lead capture form sample, sales call meeting agenda, canned emails, proposal sample, contract sample, Website Content Guide, voice + tone exercises, presentation + feedback form sample, project wrap up checklist, project feedback form (to send clients)

 

Step 04: Optimize

 

Once you work through the first 3 steps it's time to OPTIMIZE your business. This step is where you pick ONE "level up" project to focus on at a time until your business is completely optimized.

 
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MODULE 01 —

Optimize your website & portfolio

I want the whole internet to clearly know what "your thing" is and how to book with you! We'll cover messaging on your website, creating a portfolio that sells and increasing traffic to your website.

 
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MODULE 02 —

Optimize your sales funnel

This is where we take the simple sales funnel you created during step 3 and upgrade the crap out of it so that it's extra magical and attractive to your ideal client :) 10+ pages of step-by-step instructions and examples!

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MODULE 03 —

Add website strategy to your process

Add MAJOR VALUE to your services and increase your prices with confidence! You'll get a strategy call script and lessons on mapping out your client’s website strategy so you can deliver better results.

MODULE 04 —

Client leveraging

You work REALLY hard to get clients, so why not leverage those relationships to get new ones? I'll show you how to set up a SIMPLE low-tech referral system that allows you to use the network you already have, using nothing more than a simple spreadsheet and a canned email.

 
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MODULE 05 —

Diversify your income

It can be good to develop ongoing services and supplementary services (or even digital products) to create recurring revenue and stabilize your business. I'll show you how to present your ongoing services or develop + sell a simple evergreen product to diversify your income!

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MODULE 06 —

Advanced Dubsado set up

Dubsado is a SUPER robust tool but we only cover need-to-know information in the first 3 steps (to save your sanity). You can use this module in step 4 to dive deeper into the tool and learn extra ways you can use Dubsado to streamline your processes and workflows.

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MODULE 07 —

Hiring support

In this module you’ll think about what support would be most helpful as you build out your team. We’ll go over where to find these people, how to create a job posting, what to ask during interviews and other things to think about as you hire support for your business!

 
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MODULE 08 —

Metrics & data

Collecting data helps you understand your growth and empowers you to make better decisions for your business! I'll break all of that down for you and give you simple spreadsheets you can use to track your progress and keep an accurate pulse on the health of your business.

 
 


Templates + resources:
Strategy call meeting agenda, referral system swipe copy to send your clients, design credit tracking spreadsheet, canned emails, ongoing service ideas, Dubsado tip library, hiring worksheet, weekly business metric spreadsheet

 
 

 ☻ OH YEAH THERE’S A BONUS SECTION

Guest expert trainings to supercharge your design business

Increase the value of your design work

  • 5 design secrets to help you charge $5,000+ for your websites with Cami Farey

  • How to work less and make more money by adding sales funnel design to your services with Christen Turner

  • Creating responsive Squarespace websites: tips, tricks + tutorials from 4 Squarespace experts

Market your design business

  • Create your $5k+ offer with me and Kelsey from Pinegate Road

  • 5 guaranteed ways to increase traffic to your website (without ads) with Charlotte O'Hara

  • How to write profitable web copy for your clients with Hunter Niland Welling

  • Using Pinterest to build traffic and generate leads with Kayla Watkins

  • Packaging your Wordpress offers with Andy Cabasso

Set up your other business systems

  • Contract basics: what freelancers should know with Liz Stapleton

  • Profitable Money System: a 3-part framework to master your bookkeeping in under 30 minutes a month with Meredith Rines, CFP

  • 3 easy ways to increase productivity by adjusting your workspace with Jessica Hardin

  • Creating a seamless flow between Dubsado + other business tools with Rae Targos

 
 

Let’s talk about Dubsado   really quick.

Dubsado is the tool I recommend inside PWD so you can build efficiency into your day-to-day and deliver important paperwork to clients — like presentations, intake questionnaires, contracts, invoices and proposals.

 
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The time Dubsado saves you is worth 10-20 times the annual cost!

I like to look at Dubsado as a virtual assistant who’s managing leads, reaching out to clients, booking appointments and keeping an eye on workflows for you…for only $35/month (USD).

You’ll be able to implement and test the systems inside Powerhouse (for FREE, up to 3 clients) then decide if Dubsado is a good fit for your needs. If you decide to use it permanently I have a discount code you can use, or I can point you to alternatives if it isn’t a good fit :)

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Here’s how to know if PWD is for you…

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  • You want aaaalllllll the business templates and workflows from a seasoned freelance web designer

  • You want to learn how to incorporate strategy into your design process

  • You're confused or overwhelmed by the BUSINESS side of being a freelance web designer

  • You're tired of experimenting and just want a simple, efficient way to do things

 
 
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  • You wanna learn how to streamline your projects and client experience so you spend more time focusing on design and less time on soul-zapping admin tasks

  • You're tired of chasing down website content

  • You want more of your time back

  • You want a shortcut to running a thriving web design business. Avoid the mistakes I made and go straight to good vibes only!

 

Powerhouse is not the best fit if:

  • You need a course that teaches you how to design a website. This isn't a course about design, but rather a course about business, mindset and strategy for web designers!

  • You're not ready to put in the work. I'm peeling back the layers of my business and giving all the tools you need to create your own successful web design biz, but you'll only get what you put in!

 
 
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“You really understand what roadblocks to anticipate with clients and your guidance, templates and swipe copy have been absolute game changers!”

MEGAN

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“This is so informative! I can't believe I didn't know this stuff before. I am glad it's in a format that will help me come back to it later as needed.”

CRYSTAL

 
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Join Powerhouse Web Designer

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PAY IN FULL

$597

 
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2 MONTH PLAN

$315/mo

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3 MONTH PLAN

$225/mo

 
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So who am I, exactly?

I’m Melanie! A self-taught designer and college dropout from a small southern town in the US (seriously the population is only 176 people and you STILL can’t get good wifi there).

Let’s start with some quick facts:

  • I started a lifestyle and design blog back in 2012 and “stumbled” into my first design clients through it on accident.

  • I freelanced on the side for a few years (mostly figuring things out and wasting time doubting myself) then went full-time in 2016 right off the bat with multiple 4-figure pricing.

  • By 2017 I doubled my prices and started charging $5k+ for my website designs (because I learned website strategy and increased the copywriting support I provided to clients).

  • By 2018 most of my income came from repeat work from past customers who loved working with me, and the rest mostly came from referrals of past clients who loved working with me :)

I realized if I focused on 1) taking the BEST POSSIBLE CARE of my clients and 2) prioritizing my creativity…I’d deliver better results and not have to spend so much time on social media trying to attract new clients.

This revelation was SO freeing for me!

It meant that a simple process with thoughtful client touchpoints could actually be enough to grow my design business in an easy, natural way that felt right!

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I obviously figured it out.

I got the clients. I stabilized my income. I made a name for myself and created a business that supported the life I wanted.

I did it through YEARS of experimenting and piecing together whatever I could glean from others. I worked through overwhelm, low self-confidence and lack of experience. And it eventually became easy :)

 
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But I don’t want you to wait years to have a business that feels easy! I don’t want you to doubt yourself or charge less than what you need to survive.

I’d love to share everything I know with you inside Powerhouse Web Designer!

 

I DESIGNED THIS COURSE TO BE A NO-BRAINER.

5 ways Powerhouse Web Designer multiplies your money

A handy list I’ve compiled so you feel as confident as possible making this investment in yourself ♥︎

 
 
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1. THE COURSE HELPS YOU CREATE A HIGH-END, DONE-FOR-YOU SERVICE THAT COMMANDS PREMIUM PRICES.

As past student Jodi will tell you, “I was able to raise my rates after I developed a refined, streamlined process that creates a wonderful client experience. Knowing I can provide this level of service gives me the ability to CHARGE MORE and create a very white glove service. I made back the cost of the course in 1-2 website bookings!

2. YOU’LL UNCOVER THE TRUE VALUE OF YOUR SERVICES.

One of the first things we do in PWD is uncover the value of your services in your eyes so you can see how much you pour into your clients! If you don’t fully believe your services are worth much, your services will be harder to sell. Once you see the real value you provide, you simply can’t let yourself charge so little and you’ll be able to confidently position and sell your services.

3. YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF IN REAL, CLIENT-ATTRACTING WAYS.

After creating a streamlined service AND uncovering your value, you’re able to position and sell your offers in real, IMPACTFUL ways.

4. YOU’LL SET UP A PAYMENT REMINDER SYSTEM THAT GETS YOU PAID ON TIME.

We always think getting clients is the hardest part of running a business…but if you’re like most designers I talk to, getting clients to pay ON TIME is an even bigger pain in the ass. Past PWD alumni Shawn said she especially loved the payment reminders from the course because she had $8k in payments due and EVERYONE was actually paying on time!

5. YOU’LL FREE UP YOUR TIME SO YOU CAN CREATE MORE ROOM TO RECEIVE ✨

This is huge. You want more income and abundance in your life, but do you have any room to RECEIVE it? I spent yeeeears piecing things together, making SO many mistakes. This course was designed to help you get all the energy drains off your plate so you can EXPAND and THRIVE.

↓ Need more convincing? ↓

 
 
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“I joined Powerhouse Web Designer to get help with all the processes of my web design business and to have someone guide me step-by-step so I didn’t have to keep struggling. I already had processes in place before starting, but I knew they could be better. This course gave me the confidence to raise my prices with having a more streamlined process and I was able to recoup the cost of the course immediately.

JODI

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“I’m still floored by how much my workflow has improved even with implementing only bits + pieces of PWD. Invoicing especially has been SO much easier. I currently have over $8,000 in outstanding invoices and clients have stayed on track without me feeling like a pest. This has always been my least favorite part of being a freelance designer and now it's not something I dread.”

SHAWN

 
 

FAQs

+ If I am using Honeybook or 17hats is this course still beneficial?

The course is HUGE and not just about Dubasdo so yes, it will definitely still be beneficial. Especially because you can apply everything I teach about Dubsado to another CRM, and will be able to use all the templates, forms, client communication, etc and adapt them to whatever CRM tool you decide to use.

+ Does it matter which website platform I design on?

Not at all! Since we're not designing websites, we don't even talk about website platforms. Instead we're focusing on the tools and systems that support your website design process.

+ This is a big investment for me. How can I know it's the right course for me?

The best thing you can do is get really clear on your goals and understand what you want to get out of the course. What's top priority in your web design business development? Maybe focusing on your design skills would be most helpful for you right now. Maybe you want to focus on marketing so a social media course would be a better fit. But if you want your TECH, CLIENT COMMUNICATION and WORKFLOWS to get streamlined and organized so you have more structure and flow, Powerhouse is most likely the course for you :)

+ How does this course compare to similar courses on the market?

I'd say the BIGGEST difference between my course and courses that people tend to ask me about (like Kerstin Martin's or Paige Brunton's) is that PWD doesn't include ANYTHING about website design, Squarespace (which a lot of people know me for) or anything related to designing a website.

Some courses combine the 2 (design process and business), but in my opinion, Powerhouse Web Designer does a BETTER and more IN-DEPTH job by only covering systems and business strategies that save you time and help you increase your rates. I can go deeper because I'm not splitting my focus. Plus PWD is a massive course (scroll for a BTS video below).

If you're feeling shaky about your website design process, you can always focus on your design skills and process by downloading my Project Portfolio Prompts (free) and creating fake clients/websites to flesh out what your design process should be, and to get some practice as you gain experience on your platform of choice.

Once you feel more confident in your design skills, you'll be ready to set up your business systems (PWD) and bring clients in — plus you'll have amazing projects in your portfolio to attract clients and use in your marketing :)

+ What's the refund policy?

Powerhouse Web Designer is a DIGITAL PRODUCT which means you can't return the product. Because of this, there are no refunds. If you have ANY questions be sure to reach out at hello@melanieannelea.com so I can help you determine if PWD is a good fit!. Let's figure this out together!

+ Does Powerhouse Web Designer include Quicker Content Framework?

Yep!! When you enroll in Powerhouse Web Designer you also get access to Quicker Content Framework, so there's no need to enroll in both :)

If you're already enrolled in Quicker Content Framework email me at hello@melanielea.com so I can give you a repeat customer discount!

+ Is there community or 1:1 coaching included with the Course Fee?

Your Course Fee only includes access to the lessons, resources and worksheets inside of Teachable but you may need some help along the way!

  1. If you need clarification about course content (i.e., something is confusing to you), send an email with your question to hello@melanielea.com.
  2. If you need tech help, I recommend going directly to that company's support team.
  3. If you need business or marketing help, book a free consult from my coaching page so we can see if a coaching session would be a good fit :)

+ What point of business should I be in before registering?

This course is for new and seasoned freelancers alike.

New freelancers will get the guidance they need at the start of their entrepreneurial journey (and avoid some of the big mistakes I made). And more seasoned designers who've struggled with their business systems will benefit too!

No matter what, if you're wanting to learn how to introduce efficiency and automation into your workflows, increase your web design prices, stabilize your income through recurring revenue and referrals and add new skills to your services (like website strategy and copywriting), then this is an awesome course for you!

+ I have so much on my plate already and this feels like ONE MORE THING to do.

The most precious resource we have is time, which I took into full consideration when building PWD! I know that working through the course content will require your time, but that’s the beauty of lifetime access! You can work through everything at your own pace, knowing that any progress towards your goals is WORTH IT, no matter how small.

With saying that, once you work through the course you’ll be able to implement the templates, tech and systems I introduce to create time-saving automation for all the biggest time sucks (like client communication, meetings and paperwork) and build efficient systems that speed up your normal design process.

I’m talking 10+ hours of time shaved off of each project, so you’ll also be able to use the course to create more time in your day, too :)

+ Is the course open to designers outside of the US?

Yep! As long as you have internet access you'll be able to log into the course portal and access all material. However, everything is in English.

+ Are there other material or equipment costs besides the course fee?

I’m a scrappy, low-tech lady so the tools I use tend to be simple and low-cost. There’s one tool that will eventually cost you money if you decide to use it (Dubsado). This is a client management tool that builds efficiency into your day-to-day and helps deliver all important paperwork like presentations, intake questionnaires, contracts, invoices and proposals.

The time it saves designers is worth 10-20 times the annual cost! During the course you’ll be able to implement and test the systems I teach then decide if its a good fit. If you like it, I have a discount code you can use. If you don't like it, I can point you to alternatives! Nbd :)

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