Podcasts by The Admin Bar

Choosing Web Design Clients Carefully (with Josh Hall) from 2023-10-06T15:00

Join Kyle Van Deusen and Josh Hall as they discuss why client selection is one of the most important aspects of running an agency (and their top tips for making the right decisions!)

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TFC Live–Issue #145 from 2023-08-11T15:56:14

Discussing topics from this week's issue of The Friday Chaser with special guest Jonathan Jernigan! 🔥 Inside The Group Will you block the AI bot? It seems ChatGPT has made it possible to ... Listen

Scaling Your Agency from 2022-10-26T14:00

How do you grow without unreliable freelancers or the burden of in-house employees?

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Raise the Flag! from 2022-05-24T18:20:35

We’ve all been there… We knew this prospect wasn’t a good fit — but for whatever reason, we took the money and went forth anyway. Pre qualifying prospects is both an art ... Listen

2022 WordPress Agency Survey Results from 2022-04-10T19:58:39

In this week’s show we discuss our inaugural WordPress Agency Survey results!  It’s an interesting look into the inner workings of agencies in our space, and what’s helping them succeed. Menti...

The Truth About Accessibility Overlays from 2022-04-02T11:00:59

If you think accessibility overlays are the silver bullet to accessibility — think again. Colleen Gratzer explains why you should avoid them at all costs.

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It Gets Easier, Right? from 2022-03-18T18:33:37

Each challenge seems harder than the last and as you grow, the symbiosis between the different areas of the business seem to become more delicate

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Are Your Analytics Illegal? from 2022-02-25T16:47:55

Get $10 off your first month with Fathom by using our referral link: https://theadminbar.com/fathom/ Google Analytics is complex, comprehensive, extremely powerful — and 100% free of charge. But ha...

Should You Host Your Client’s Website? from 2022-02-10T17:56:14

About This Episode For some, the thought of being responsible for hosting a client's site sounds like a 24-hour nightmare. But for others (spoiler alert, both Matt and I) caring for someone's ... <...

Web Agency Higher Education from 2022-01-28T20:12:49

About This Episode We've been trained to believe that a college degree is necessary to succeed in today's world — but the world is changing, and if you're going to run your ... Listen

Outbound Monthly Recurring Revenue from 2022-01-24T21:03:46

👉 Get Kristina's Outreach & Conversion course: https://wpcaremarket.com/training/out… 👉 Save $50 with the coupon code: OUTBOUND50 How you can grow your care plan income by taking on clients...

The Journey From WordPress to Webflow from 2021-10-15T18:43:42

Get Dave's WordPress to Webflow course: https://theadminbar.com/wp2wf It wasn’t that long ago when I would have considered Dave Foy one of Elementor’s...

Humans v. Algorithms: Who are you writing for? from 2021-09-10T15:41:54

As if writing content wasn’t hard enough on it’s own — you have to walk a fine line between making...

Everything You Need to Know About Offering GMB Services to Your Clients from 2021-08-13T17:08:26

For local businesses, Google My Business can be a powerful tool that helps them attract attention and leapfrog to the...

Acquirable: Building an Agency You Can Sell from 2021-07-30T19:27

In this live event  I interview Link Moser who has been buying web agencies since 2013 to learn more about...

Selling&Building Same-Day Websites from 2021-06-09T16:22:33

How long does your average website build take?  3 weeks?  3 months? 3 years? (Yeah, I just finished a 1,000+ day project)...

Change is OKAY! from 2021-04-19T17:36:42

It's been a little while since Kyle and I sat down to record a video, but we're going to try...

Why, What,&How of Custom Post Types with Paul from WPTuts from 2020-12-01T19:16:51

If you've heard the term Custom Post Types (or CPT's) being used, but never fully understood them— then this is...

Who Buys What&Giving Gifts from 2020-11-05T21:38:33

In today's episode of The Admin Bar Matt asks a question that he's seen pop up more than a couple...

Talking to Your Past Self&Bending Rules from 2020-10-21T14:06:11

On today's show Kyle shares a valuable lesson he's learned that he wishes he could go back and tell his...

Client Training&The Importance of Backups from 2020-10-06T18:06:03

On today's show Matt talks about how live video training with his clients helps build relationships and Kyle talks about the incredible importance of keeping good backups.

WebP&Disappearing Acts from 2020-09-23T18:57:05

The Admin Bar is back to live recording our show! It's been a while but I've got to say, I do like recording live!

Creativity&Wanderlust from 2020-08-27T21:55:55

Kyle and Matt are back after a brief hiatus to chat about the importance of being creative outside of work.

Managing Client Expectations from 2020-06-30T18:07:06

Matt and Kyle chat about what's been happening in their respective businesses - this time around we'll be talking about managing client expectations.

Nobody Asked, But We're Answering from 2020-06-16T19:05:12

Kyle and Matt chat about the two topics we both bring to the table this week along with a post from inside The Admin Bar group.

Nobody Asked, But We're Answering from 2020-06-16T19:05:12

Kyle and Matt chat about the two topics we both bring to the table this week along with a post from inside The Admin Bar group.

Block Editor, Sales Forms,&Should We Wix/Weebly? from 2020-06-04T14:55:40

Today we're trying out a slightly different format! In this show Kyle and I discuss one thing what's been happening in each of our businesses.

Graphic Design vs Web Design from 2020-04-29T11:35:42

All three of us began our design careers focusing primarily on some form of flat graphic design, be it branding, t-shirt design, or print design, but found ourselves for one reason or another leani...

Time to get Organized! from 2020-04-16T18:04:57

In this episode of The Admin Bar we're talking about organization and quality of life improvements and what with having a bit more down time than usual, now might be a good time to start building b...

SEOHive: The Answer to Outsourcing Proactive SEO Services from 2020-03-31T18:19:31

Today we're joined by Pete Everitt and Jeffery Patch to chat about how they've teamed up to bring you their take on how outsourced search engine optimization services should be done. Their proactiv...

How Green is Your Website? with Hannah Smith from 2020-03-25T09:38:43

Hannah Smith joins us to discuss easy ways we can operate our agencies to reduce our carbon footprint. While the environmental impact of running a digital agency might have never crossed your mind,...

The Power of Static WordPress Websites with Miriam Schwab of Strattic from 2020-03-10T15:00:07

Learn more about converting your WordPress website into a faster, more secure static HTML site, what types of website are best suited, and how it all works in this week’s episode!

The Friday Email - Probably the World's Greatest"Hack"with Nathan Ingram from 2020-02-18T15:08:38

Nathan Ingram (coach, speaker, trainer, author, and agency owner) joins us to talk about the ‘Friday Email Strategy’ and how this simple, weekly email and drastically improve client communications ...

The Friday Email - Probably the World's Greatest"Hack"with Nathan Ingram from 2020-02-18T15:08:38

Nathan Ingram (coach, speaker, trainer, author, and agency owner) joins us to talk about the ‘Friday Email Strategy’ and how this simple, weekly email and drastically improve client communications ...

Planning, Selling,&Executing Website Care Plans with Kristina Romero from 2020-02-04T19:38:44

In this episode we cover why care plans are more about relationship building than anything else, whether or not you should require care plans, if you should charge monthly or annually, and how you ...

WordPress in the Flesh from 2020-01-14T16:00:17

In this episode, titled 'WordPress in the Flesh', we take a deep-dive into these events and talk about the benefits of attending events like this in person, what to expect, what you can gain, tips ...

“Freelancer” is a Four Letter Word from 2019-12-27T15:00:15

Nathan Allotey shares his personal story and revelation of how calling himself a “freelancer” was giving people the wrong impression and how shedding the label immediately allowed him to stop compe...

Not-So-Typical Networking from 2019-12-17T16:00:57

Back in October Dave started a thread in the group that said: "If you do not have a WordPress Meetup in your town, START ONE!" and the thread ended up being pure gold— with a ton of interest. Runni...

Using Website Audits as a Sales Tool from 2019-12-10T16:00:11

Clifford Almeida join us to introduce a new way to look at website audits: as a powerful sales and communication tool that can help your prospects understand the value your services have.

Writing Proposals That Help You Win Clients from 2019-11-26T15:40:28

Adam Hempenstall from Better Proposals stops by The Admin Bar to discuss the role proposals play in our business, plus about a million tips on ways to improve your proposals (and what you might be ...

How to Get Quality Feedback from Clients from 2019-11-19T18:09:32

Andre Gagnon, creator of Project Huddle, stops by The Admin Bar to discuss how we can make soliciting feedback (and ultimately client communications) a breeze through his amazingly simple (yet powe...

Maintenance Reports: Are they worth sending? from 2019-11-15T20:49:24

Kyle and Matt chat about a recent request from one of Kyle's clients. They requested to be sent maintenance reports on a regular schedule. Is it worth spending the time setting them up and sending ...

The Solopreneur's Guide from 2019-11-12T21:41:33

In this episode of The Admin Bar, one of our favorites, Jim Galiano, is coming by to tell us all about something new he’s built….

The Solopreneur's Guide from 2019-11-12T21:41:33

In this episode of The Admin Bar, one of our favorites, Jim Galiano, is coming by to tell us all about something new he’s built….

Designing with Empathy from 2019-11-04T21:24:48

Piccia Neri stops by The Admin Bar to discuss with us THE most important part of good user experience: designing with empathy. Every once in a while it feels good to flex our design or development ...

Let's Talk Managing Care Plans from 2019-10-15T15:00:32

We’ve already determined the importance of recurring revenue (in the form of a maintenance plan) in your agency. But one consideration you need to have with any service you offer is how does it scale?

Let's Talk Managing Care Plans from 2019-10-15T15:00:32

We’ve already determined the importance of recurring revenue (in the form of a maintenance plan) in your agency. But one consideration you need to have with any service you offer is how does it scale?

Proactive Word of Mouth Marketing from 2019-10-01T15:00:48

Today’s guest, Jason Resnick, shares with us how we can adjust our processes to create moments in time that encourage more referrals from our customers in what we’re calling “Proactive Worth of Mou...

Finding Clients as a Small Town Agency from 2019-09-17T15:00:16

Jennifer Moss runs a small-town agency, and for years has dove into the challenges living and working in a small community can bring. How do you grow an agency with a limited pool of local clients?...

Designing a Brand that Attracts your IDEAL Client from 2019-09-05T14:00:20

Christopher and Jenny Schell have created a truly unique brand in the often carbon copy web agency space. Their company, Design Rangers, has a instantly identifiable identity that helps differentia...

Split Hero Lifetime Deal from 2019-08-13T15:44:12

Adam Lacey, founder of Split Hero the most easy-to-use split testing tool for WordPress join us t0 discuss this amazing lifetime deal on some very powerful software!

Let's Talk Exit Strategy - Build an Agency You Can Sell from 2019-07-24T10:09:05

What is the end game for your agency? Do you plan on your last days spend behind the keyboard? Moving on to something else "one day"? Or can you build the kind of agency people pay good money for?

Let's Talk Exit Strategy - Build an Agency You Can Sell from 2019-07-24T10:09:05

What is the end game for your agency? Do you plan on your last days spend behind the keyboard? Moving on to something else "one day"? Or can you build the kind of agency people pay good money for?

Dispelling Myths&Good Advice on Website Security from 2019-07-09T15:00:33

If you're like me, the last thing you want to do is stop down your day to deal with website security—but at the same time you realize this is an aspect of your web agency that is vital you get right.

What Made ATL a Success&How You Can Do Similar from 2019-06-25T06:00:15

Focused on the 5 pillars of agency transformation, Lee and his amazing panel of speakers helped agencies at all stages recognize where their business stands, dream of where they want it to go, and ...

Building an eCommerce Solution Really Ain't That Hard! from 2019-06-18T06:00:32

Does the thought of building your first eCommerce site on WordPress give you some unease? I know the first time I installed WooCommerce I felt way out of my league. But really, it's not too hard!

Building an eCommerce Solution Really Ain't That Hard! from 2019-06-18T06:00:32

Does the thought of building your first eCommerce site on WordPress give you some unease? I know the first time I installed WooCommerce I felt way out of my league. But really, it's not too hard!

Client Feedback Made Easy from 2019-06-04T15:00:56

Sometimes, when we talk to clients, it's like we're speaking an entirely different language. Not only does this make getting content, and making changes to websites difficult for us, but it's also ...

A Policy Solution That Makes You Money from 2019-05-21T14:00:11

The folks at Termageddon (a privacy lawyer and web agency owner turned engaged couple) have come up with an amazing, automated way to not only generate legally-solid policies, but to keep them upda...

Maximize Your Recurring Revenue Model from 2019-05-07T15:00:49

John White has taken the subscription model that has become completely normalized in today's economy and turned it into an amazing source of recurring revenue for his web development company.

Building a Complete Website in a Day from 2019-04-23T15:00:06

This weeks guest, Chantal Edouard-Betsy, had an agency just like the rest of us... doing a little bit of everything for everyone. Realizing the challenges that came along with that, she knew someth...

Ending the Feast or Famine Sales Cycle from 2019-04-16T19:51:41

The worldwide debut of Funnel Packs - Pre-built marketing funnels that generate leads for your agency and save you time. Everything you need to set up your new marketing funnel in under an hour.

What You Need is a System from 2019-04-09T18:01:58

Jim Galiano lives by the motto of "less moving parts" something that I am adapting more and more each day. This approach to your agency helps give you clarity, focus, and control over all aspects f...

How to Design High-Converting Portfolio Websites from 2019-04-02T20:17:42

You know good design when you see it… but you can’t seem to replicate it in your own work...Well, my friend Laura Elizabeth has been on a mission to teach developers (and really anyone who doesn’t ...

Your Clients Aren't Copywriters and That's a Problem from 2019-03-26T18:25:15

Neville Medhora is joining us to talk about the importance of copy (or Kopy) and how YOU can improve your skills to turn better projects.

Your Clients Aren't Copywriters and That's a Problem from 2019-03-26T18:25:15

Neville Medhora is joining us to talk about the importance of copy (or Kopy) and how YOU can improve your skills to turn better projects.

How to Find&Work with Clients Remotely from 2019-03-21T12:08:04

Many of us rely on "local" business to keep us busy... but it's a big world out there, and not everyone has that luxury. This week we're talking to Davinder Singh Kainth who has been running a wild...

Our Biggest Takeaways&Ask Us Anything from 2019-03-12T17:47:29

A special week on The Admin Bar where Matt and Kyle look back at the biggest takeaways from the first 19 episodes (there has been some true gold!). AND we're taking YOUR questions, so load them up ...

Split Testing for WordPress (Just Got Easy) from 2019-03-05T21:00:23

WordPress is great, but let's face it... the options for split testing a WordPress site (especially one using a page builder) is pretty awful... until now. Join us with our guest Adam Lacey this we...

Building a Better Agency Through Outsourcing from 2019-02-27T06:57:57

We all understand how outsourcing can help our agency make better use of your time, increase revenue, and deliver better results... but finding reliable & trustworthy partners can be difficult...

Finishing Projects On Time&On Budget from 2019-02-19T19:52:06

Do you struggle to get clients on board to finish projects on time? You know all that time waiting is eating into your profits, right? . On Episode 17 of The Admin Bar we're going to visit with Bet...

How to Setup OBS for Facebook Live Streams from 2019-02-12T19:45:34

Many of you have asked about how we set up our TAB live streams, so this week, Kyle and I have put together an overview of our process. From the very basics of setting OBS up, to creating the backg...

Client-Focused Solutions for Your Agency from 2019-02-05T19:13:17

Laura has come out with some amazing products that solve many of the problems agencies have. She will be joining us to share some insight on how and why she developed these solutions, as well as so...

Seeking a Work-Life Balance from 2019-01-30T07:16:39

No matter if you work alone from your home, or are managing a growing team, achieving a healthy work-life balance is extremely difficult for the entrepreneur. This week we'll be discussing our succ...

The Pros and Cons of Coworking from 2019-01-23T18:55:01

This week, at a special time to accommodate our friends down under, we're discussing the pros and cons of running...

Building Accessible Websites from 2019-01-15T18:44:16

Heather Gray joins The Admin Bar to discuss accessibility standards within WordPress websites and how we can become better designers by making our websites accessible to folks of all abilities.

Email Isn't Dead, You're Just Not Doing it Right from 2019-01-08T19:06:17

In this episode we talk email marketing and why it's on the uptick! Join Pete Everitt and Dave Toomey as we dive into the do's, dont's, why's and why not's in the world of email.

Email Isn't Dead, You're Just Not Doing it Right from 2019-01-08T19:06:17

In this episode we talk email marketing and why it's on the uptick! Join Pete Everitt and Dave Toomey as we dive into the do's, dont's, why's and why not's in the world of email.

New Year's Eve Special (Podcast Only!) from 2018-12-31T15:33:43

In this episode, we discuss a situation that happened to Kyle recently, and why the WAY you phrase your marketing messages can make a big difference.  This is a bonus, podcast-only episode not foun...

New Year's Eve Special (Podcast Only!) from 2018-12-31T15:33:43

In this episode, we discuss a situation that happened to Kyle recently, and why the WAY you phrase your marketing messages can make a big difference.  This is a bonus, podcast-only episode not foun...

The Keys to Content Marketing from 2018-12-18T18:59:03

In this episode of The Admin Bar we have the one and only Kim Doyal! We'll be discussing content creating for creatives and agency owners, how and why to implement it and what kind of content produ...

A Healthy WordPress Community from 2018-12-13T10:29:08

This week on The Admin Bar we're touching base with Dan Maybe of WP&UP. What Dan is doing is not only amazing, but also extremely needed within the WordPress community. learn more about WP...

Lee Jackson Stops By The Admin Bar from 2018-12-11T21:45:34

Lee Jackson visits The Admin Bar to talk about his exciting plans for 2019, including EVEN MORE content, a BOOK, and his very own IN-PERSON EVENT called Agency Transformation Live!

Pricing Your Projects for Profit from 2018-12-04T19:05:43

In this episode of The Admin Bar, we're joined by Bret Phillips of Sideways8 to talk pricing strategy. Bret has given this talk at WordCamp and brings a ton of experience and value to the show on t...

Keeping Your Business on Track from 2018-11-27T16:52:34

This week we're joined by Imogen Allen and Leanne Mitton. Working for yourself, by yourself can be a struggle. But these two have cracked the code on how to keep their businesses on track. Learn ab...

Put Your Passion Into Motion from 2018-11-20T20:14:07

Not everyone hits their stride the first time out of the gate. Sometimes learning to pivot and course correct as your business and skill set evolve is just as important as pushing through rough pat...

Introducing CartFlows: Making WordPress eCommerce More Profitable from 2018-11-17T07:14:39

https://theadminbar.com/cartflows Tools like WooCommerce for WordPress have a powerful ecosystem, but the front-end options are very limited. CartFlows is a...

Define Design from 2018-11-06T17:43:53

This week on The Admin Bar we're speaking with Piccia Neri. We'll be discussing all things design, what misconceptions there may be in the world of "design" and Piccia will be bringing her years of...

Future Proofing Your Agency from 2018-10-31T06:31:59

This week on The Admin Bar we're joined by Walt Spence and Lee Jackson to discuss how to set your...

High Performance Marketing Funnels from 2018-10-23T17:29

Woah! This episode was awesome! We're joined this week with Dave Foy and Todd E. Jones to discuss the making...

In-House Staff vs. Outsourcing from 2018-10-16T18:24:46

In this episode of The Admin Bar we're talking with Chris Castillo and Paul Lacey about how they've decided to grow their agencies capabilities. One has hired in-house staff and the other has built...

Ep. 0001: Grand Opening of The Admin Bar from 2018-10-02T11:20:33

We got the first episode in the can! While this one isn't live, it was done in one take This is just a little intro and a "get to know us" episode. Learn a little bit more about how we plan on bri...