How this guy is running a $1m+ design agency ALONE with the help of no-code tools

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How this guy is running a $1m+ design agency ALONE with the help of no-code tools

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How Brett Williams is running a $1.2m/year design agency alone with No-code tools.

Get ready for an absolutely amazing founder story that’ll leave you wanting to learn more no-code tools.

Let’s get straight into it.

Brett, a solo entrepreneur, successfully scaled his design subscription agency, Design Joy, leveraging no-code tools.

With a background in design, Brett transformed his skills into a productized service.

His agency, averaging $120,000 monthly revenue without any employees, operates uniquely with minimal client communication, focusing on only efficient design delivery.

Key to his success are systems like Trello for project management and a simple, fast subscription model, offering services like branding and web design. But more on the details later.

His approach focuses on speed and quality, providing value through a Netflix-like unlimited design service.

Unlimited? How?

Well, the trick here is that you can only have “one request” at the time. Until that request is done, you can’t request a new asset to be made.

Genius.

Brett’s business and journey perfectly demonstrates the power of no-code tools.

Now let’s go more in depth on what exact tools he used…

Okay - but what tools did he use?

Trello:

Trello is crucial in Brett's design agency for managing design projects. It helps him keep track of each client's single design request, following the "one request at a time" rule. Trello's easy-to-use setup allows Brett to organize tasks, keep clear records, and ensure each project gets proper focus. This tool is key to keeping projects organized and clients happy in a simple, effective way.

Airtable:

Airtable is a key tool for managing clients and projects. It helps keep all client information and project details in one easy-to-access place. Airtable makes work more efficient by automating some tasks. This helps stay organized.

Stripe:

Pretty straightforward - Stripe is used to collect payments from clients. It’s a simple and reliable way for clients to pay for the design subscriptions. The best thing about Stripe is that you don’t have to send out invoices every month to clients - it automatically charges the client monthly.

Webflow:

Brett used Webflow for his own website designjoy.com (one of the best landing pages I’ve ever seen) - but he offers Webflow development as a service too! Webflow also allows you to create a client portal where clients can manage their payments.

More on this below👇

Memberstack:

Memberstack is used to create login and register pages for clients. When you go on his website you’ll be able to create an account where you can manage your subscription (cancel, upgrade etc..) Memberstack is important for managing client accounts and making payments easier, which is crucial for Brett's business.

…Aaaaand that’s a wrap🥳

Brett's story with Design Joy is a great example of how no-code tools like Trello, Airtable, Stripe, Webflow, and Memberstack can make a big difference.

These tools help even a small business do big things by making work easier and more efficient. Brett's success shows that with the right tools, anyone can grow their business and serve their clients better.

His journey is an inspiration for anyone looking to start or grow their business in a smart, tech-savvy way.

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