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Studio Update #1
It’s been a great month, lots of good feedback on the new content, invoices paid, and new opportunities to share with y'all.
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Dexter Washington
Frequently Asked Questions About The Business of Web Design
I get asked the same questions a lot so I made this to answer those questions in depth.
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5 Mistakes I Made Early in My Web Design Studio (And What They Taught Me)
Reflections on pricing, hiring, systems, and finding clarity in the chaos of creative entrepreneurship.
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Dexter Washington
Growing a Studio Ain’t Easy—This Book Actually Helped.
What I learned from Edgar Allan’s book " Growing a Service Business with Webflow" on building a creative business.
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Dexter Washington
Back in the Business: Lessons, Losses & Creative Rebirth
What a tough year, personal growth, and hands-on design work taught me about leadership and alignment.
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Structure Without Burnout: Inside My Studio’s Flexible Team Approach
How I moved from freelancing to leading a team—without replicating the same agency headaches I walked away from.
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The Creative’s Guide to Selling Without Feeling Weird
Lessons from real conversations, client wins, and learning to guide (not just pitch).
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