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Stuck in the corporate grind, dreaming of more freedom and fulfillment? This episode is your roadmap to breaking free! Shannon Mattern shares her powerful journey—from walking away from a high-paying job to building a thriving, heart-led web design business. ❤️

She reveals the biggest mistakes web designers make—like undercharging and overdelivering—and how shifting your mindset around pricing and value can transform your business. Plus, we dive into the game-changing shift from employee mentality to business owner, creating win-win-win success for you, your clients, and your community.

With humor, insights, and real-world strategies, this episode is packed with everything you need to build a profitable, sustainable, and fulfilling business. Don't miss it! 🎧

Key Takeaways from this Episode

• Defining a heart-led business
• Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship
• The importance of charging what you're worth
• Shifting from an employee to an entrepreneur mindset
• Strategies for web designers to thrive

About the Guest

Meet Shannon Mattern the host of the Profitable Web Designer Podcast and the founder of the Web Designer Academy. She empowers women web designers with the strategies and skills they need in marketing, sales, and client management to build profitable, sustainable, and fulfilling web design businesses.

Additional Resources

• Website: www. webdesigneracademy.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/profitablewebdesigner
• Podcast: Profitable Web Designer Podcast
• Free Web Designer Course: www.webdesigneracademy.com/free-course

Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap here https://tinyurl.com/shannonmatern to delve into the profound wisdom woven throughout our conversation.

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