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SPI 229: Tips for Building a Simple and Effective Website and Brand with Jess Catorc

One of the best parts of my job is hearing from listeners about how the Smart Passive Income Podcast has helped them transform their careers. Today’s guest is one of those listeners: She’s Jess Catorc, a web designer who’s built a successful business teaching fellow entrepreneurs how to build their own websites.

Jess grabbed my attention in an unconventional way: She sent me a personalized video that introduced her, her journey as a business owner, and how SPI has helped her along the way. I was floored by how quickly Jess has turned her passion—designing for the web—into a thriving business empire that includes online courses, a podcast, and a video series. I had to hear how she’s done it.

In today’s episode, not only will your hear the story of Jess’s business journey, but you’ll get her expert advice on building a website as well. She’ll share her favorite platforms and tools, her tips on hosting and security, and the most common web design mistakes she sees entrepreneurs make. You’ll also hear Jess’s advice on articulating your personal brand and conveying it consistently across every channel—something every business owner should learn.

If you’ve got questions about improving your own website, listen in—Jess is offering up a host of tips you’ll be able to put into action today.

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Special thanks to Jess for joining me this week. Until next time!

Today’s Guest

Jess Catorc

Web designer and SPI listener Jess Catorc is here this week to share her web design tips for entrepreneurs, plus her own entrepreneurial journey to success.

You’ll Learn

  • Web design advice for entrepreneurs, straight from a web designer.
  • The biggest, most common mistakes entrepreneurs make with their websites.
  • Tips for showing off your personality and personal brand through your website.
  • Steps you can take immediately to secure your website.
  • Expert advice on choosing WordPress themes, useful plugins, and hosting.
  • Tips for maintaining brand continuity across all your media.
  • The Smart Passive Income Podcast episodes that changed Jess’s career.
  • The three things I consider when choosing guests for this podcast.
  • A free, DIY website mini-course from Jess, and more!

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