I Sold My First Website Project (Web Design Challenge)

[@maxdempsey6023]

I think this whole project series you're doing is really awesome man! To start the entire process again from scratch takes a lot of guts and a lot of grit, and it's so cool that you are doing it and sharing the experience with everyone. I find what you are doing to be really inspiring and helpful in my own journey, so thank you for that and best of luck going forward.

[@FoxWebSchool]

Thanks a million Max - I appreciate that feedback a lot

[@AiGameDevAcademy]

Nice work dude. Good job hitting the streets and finding one.

[@FoxWebSchool]

Thanks Brandon

[@wisedollar264]

Hey Rob loving this series! I know this is going to rock for 2019! It's also very inspirational. Looking forward to seeing what happens. Thank you so much for the value you continue to deliver!

[@FoxWebSchool]

Thanks for sticking around Tre

[@jakefallon2335]

Can't keep a good man down. Loving your project Fox.

[@FoxWebSchool]

Ha not for long anyway! Thanks Steve

[@landabudgets2024]

These videos are my only YT notifications and I haven't been disappointed! I have one question, if this were a paying customer, how much would it be? Like I said last week, great videos; they are perfect!

[@FoxWebSchool]

If this was a real project - maybe $2,000 - $3,000. Gym membership is around $200 a year so wouldn't be hard to justify it.

[@jamalcurtis4902]

Love it! Nice drone and what a great way to turn the negative into positive my friend. see you on the next episode!

[@FoxWebSchool]

Thanks Jamal - ya just had to keep going and hope it worked out. Half of business is your mindset I think.

[@jamalcurtis4902]

@@FoxWebSchool Yes 80/20 Rule =)

[@MrArtiisan]

Over here saving lives. Thanks for the content man, was about to give up.

[@redplant5926]

Is it just me or is this the best video series on web design ever here on KZbin?! You know, before this video I was actually worried about Rob. And I have valid reasons: For one, in his first video, which covered his first week in the challenge, all Rob did was tell us that he closed down his former business, his main source of income, that he'll be starting this challenge this year, and, hopefully, he won't end up in the streets and roasting squirrels for food (Lol, I just made that last one up, or did I? Maybe you'll have to re-watch the first video to find out. 😂😂) And then, the next video came, which covered his second week, and guess what? Well, you'll just have to watch that second video as well to know what I mean, because I'm a lazy person. Needless to say, I was beyond ready to watch this video five days ago to figure out whether we'd still be able to watch Rob here on KZbin. So you can imagine how relieved I was (a very concerned human being) after watching this video, and knowing that Rob finally got himself a client. Yasss. And very quickly too. Only two weeks and we're already here. Regarding these videos, so far, I love how realistic and practical they are. It's like watching a reality TV, but with an actual life at stake if things don't end up well, and actual life lessons to learn from. The action, the disappointment, the danger, they're all here. Anyway, this comment has gotten so long. I don't even know why I'm leaving these long comments, since no one ever reads them but Rob. 😂 Looking forward to the next video. I'd love to know how the conversation with the gym owners went. But if I'm being honest, I'm more excited, just a tiny fraction, to know about the other conversation with Rob's initial client. Keep producing great content, and best luck, Rob. 🍀😂

[@alexdubis3944]

I've read your comment in full. I hope it counts. ;) I totally agree there's nothing like this series on KZbin yet. The stakes, real emotions, it's better than reality TV. Entertainment and education combined.

[@redplant5926]

@@alexdubis3944 I can't believe you've read my comment. 😂 You're one of the rare gems who still do that, or, I daresay, one of the rare people who know how to dig gems on the Internet. 😂 Joking aside, Rob is making history here. And we're lucky we're on the front row to experience it, whatever's the outcome. (No pressure, Rob, 🤣 if you ever read this.)

[@FoxWebSchool]

@@redplant5926 Ha we have been joking that your comments look nearly too good! Thanks for following along Red Plant. Not too sure who you are but reach out to us on Fb if you ever need us.

[@jakefallon2335]

@@FoxWebSchool He's obviously someone who knows you well or a FLane stalker. 😂

[@redplant5926]

@@FoxWebSchool Okay, so nearly too good is better than good, right? I don't really know how compliments work. 😂😂 Honestly, I just really like your content, Rob. And I'm hearty and generous in my appreciation. 😂 Plus, I'm more than happy to learn and be entertained at the same time. Thanks for the invite, btw. I'll keep that in mind. 😊

[@ZoranStefanovski]

Thanks Rob! So excited for the next video

[@FoxWebSchool]

Thanks Zoran

[@hurricaneh123]

Really looking forward to the series! Beard looking strong 👌

[@FoxWebSchool]

Ha thanks!

[@ANerdsWorld]

Congrats! Keep grinding.

[@ramboruizdotcom]

You are nailing it man!

[@FoxWebSchool]

Thanks Rambo!

[@KonstantinPulman]

I can't belive that such kind of gym does not has the website O_O

[@FoxWebSchool]

Ya crazy! and its been open years. Hopefully, I can get it up in time for 2019 sign-ups.

[@jasonpanarra775]

Awesome stuff!

[@FoxWebSchool]

Thanks Jason

[@emmanueljr]

Well well well... You've just given me a great idea ahaha. There's a bunch of gyms in my area without websites 😂

[@wintereh4818]

Congrats!

[@FoxWebSchool]

Thanks Winter

[@aquul]

Digging the video style -- keep them coming. What camera/lens are you using? Looks dope!

[@FoxWebSchool]

Thanks - Sony A7 and 16mm wide angle lens.

[@aquul]

@@FoxWebSchool That full-frame crispiness, love it. Would be neat to throw in some travel shots at the start to show your story and journey visually.

[@FoxWebSchool]

​@@aquul Ha thanks - I love making these types of videos, usually it's a time issue - but I will keep working to make them better. Thanks.

[@Luis-ru3xi]

Hey Rob congrats! How will you get clients in the US or in Canada? Will you cold call them and then meet them in person? or Are you planning on only dealing with Mexican clients? Keep crushing it!

[@thomasarillotta6518]

1/3/22 Viewing; loved it!

[@cristiansavulescu2534]

It would have been also useful to hear the way you phrased the email you sent, or what you said on the call you had. Most times if you call you can’t get anywhere due to the receptionist. Emails don’t really work as they get half a dozen a day I imagine ..

[@FoxWebSchool]

Cristian Savulescu no email or call on this one since I just went and talked to them in person. When I do emails or calls I will share them though (as much as possible). The next video will explain better, thanks.

[@danielbarbour6294]

Good to see the disappointments behind the scenes, too. You won a new follower here.

[@FoxWebSchool]

Thanks for joining in Daniel

[@danielbarbour6294]

​@@FoxWebSchool I had to cycle back because I had this question: what do you do with the costs associated with the website (ie. the hosting fee, domain name registration, etc)? In general, do you get them to pay for the costs and just do the design & development for free? Maybe you can address the logistics of this in the next video. I'm kind of in a similar stage (starting a business from zero, sort of) so I'm going to think about doing the exact same thing as you, following your challenge progress.

[@sureexpansion5318]

@@danielbarbour6294 I was thinking of doing it this way also , but charge for hosting and maintenance about $30-40 per month and use site ground reseller hosting. Free website but you'll have to use my hosting for 1 year. Sounds like a good deal to me.

[@canalxptuPOOP]

Amazing!!! Thank you, fox

[@FoxWebSchool]

Thank you

[@noteprints]

Just to clarify, did you say you would be doing this project for the gym for free? If so, is this a strategy you’d recommend to build a portfolio when just starting? I’m super excited to follow along with you in the journey, and thanks for sharing!

[@FoxWebSchool]

Hey Nate - ya this one is for free. Basically, the quickest way to get good paying jobs is to show you are worth the money (by doing one or two free projects). I already have past examples but won't be using them for this challenge - so with starting again, this is my preferred way to get profitable as soon as possible.

[@danielbarbour6294]

@@FoxWebSchool So you walk in and tell them that you have zero experience?

[@kingkhi3497]

I've watched everyone of your videos enjoy your content. You should grow your beard back it looks great.

[@NotBruceWayne_]

Instant like, my family is from Oaxaca City.

[@FoxWebSchool]

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[@muhammadbilal3599]

Hi Rob, will this strategy work for Pakistan too? Because I live in Pakistan.

[@FoxWebSchool]

I think you sent me a message on FB too - but ya it would. Your main focus is initial sites that you can use to show real results. People need to see that there is a real value ($$$) in using your approach to building them a website. If you can show that then it will become a lot easier to sell abroad (and for higher prices).

[@stuartsinclair1134]

You only fail when you stop trying

[@FoxWebSchool]

100%. Thanks Stuart.

[@cristiansavulescu2534]

I was expecting a lot more out of these videos and I’m honestly disappointed. For instance the latest video, you got your first sale! Great, how did you get to it? Like did you do advertising to get it, did you go networking events? This video is basically about you saying oh! I got my first customer, but not quite and that’s it.... no value there I don’t think. I was expecting you to tell us something like, I got my first potential client! To get him I did that and that and so on. But they key piece of info, which I think everyone was expecting is missing!

[@FoxWebSchool]

Cristian Savulescu so I usually finish shooting on a Thursday or Friday so I have it edited by Monday. With this project the first start of the week didn’t go so well so I only landed this deal right before I had to stop filming and fly back home (for that week). I wish I had been able to cover it all in one video but I’m still getting used to filming on the go (while also doing the actual challenge). I mentioned at the end of the video I will cover it next week which is the plan. Thanks for the feedback.

[@cristiansavulescu2534]

Fox Web School fair enough mate! Thanks for your effort!