Episodes

EP144 – Leveraging Automation for Better Efficiency in Your Business 05.12.2019 1:06:53

Why spend time doing things a robot could do for you? Well… maybe not a robot exactly, but trust us, you are doing too much. Join us for this week’s Divi Chat episode where we discuss how automating tasks in your business can free up a surprising amount of time and mental energy. Let’s conquer that ToDo list! We are super excited to welcome James Rose to the show this week! He is...

EP143 – How Your Business Can Get the Most Out of Black Friday and Cyber Monday 21.11.2019 1:09:42

It’s almost here — the biggest shopping weekend of the year! On today’s chat we’ll be discussing how your business can get the most out of Black Friday and Cyber Monday and share some strategies, tips, and some of our ups and downs in prepping for this shopping frenzy.   Hosts Present: David Blackmon – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Stephanie Hudson – Sweet...

EP142 – Divi 4.0 First Impressions 06.11.2019 58:26

DIVI 4 HAS ARRIVED!! Today on DC we are going to discuss our first impressions of the latest major Divi update and the features bundled in it. Is the new theme builder making your life easier? Are the custom headers and footers knocking your socks off? What about custom category pages? Plenty to discuss about what was released and what may still be coming.   Hosts Present: Tim Strifler &#8211...

EP141 – Hardware Setups for Building Divi Sites 23.10.2019 57:26

Calling all computer geeks! Today on the chat we are going to discuss hardware setups for designing and building Divi websites and running a web agency. Divi is powerful so your computer needs to be too! We’re mostly Mac users but there’s no reason a PC isn’t just as good. Our biggest tip: RAM RAM RAM!!   Hosts Present: Josh Hall – JoshHall.co / FB Tim Strifler –...

EP140 – Page Builder Pros & Cons: Divi, Elementor, Beaver Builder 09.10.2019 59:45

So many WordPress Page Builders, so little time…and so many strong opinions about them all! How do you go about choosing the right one for your business or your projects? We obviously love Divi around here, but just because it’s the most popular WordPress theme in the world (!!) doesn’t make it right for every situation (or does it??). Every page builder is different, and each b...

EP139 – Getting the Most Out of WordCamps & Meetups 26.09.2019 1:06:11

WordCamp US is right around the corner so this week on Divi Chat we’ll be breaking down everything you need to know to get the most out of WordCamps and Meetups. We’ve invited very special guest Elegant Themes event coordinator Raquel Landefeld to tell us all the ways you can get involved in an official Divi Meetup, and as a longtime volunteer and coordinator for various WordCamps she&...

EP138 – Work / Life Balance and Burnout 12.09.2019 56:51

Work / life balance… can it really exist?? We have ep 48 and ep 56 from 2017 where we discussed burnout and juggling work and our personal life but it was definitely time for a revisit. We’ll also have an announcement at the end of today’s episode! Ooooh.. best check it out!   Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media / FB / @EnjoySweetTea Tim Strifler – D...

EP137 – Security and Backups 05.09.2019 48:52

Security Alert! Is your WordPress backed up and secure? We’ll be talking resources and best practices on The Chat today. The landscape changes quickly so let’s make sure we keep our sites and our clients’ sites secure!   Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media / FB / @EnjoySweetTea Sarah Oates – Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Leslie Bernal –...

EP136 – Website Handoff Training for Clients with Divi 29.08.2019 1:03:23

How do you teach Divi to your clients? Tutorial videos, pdfs, one-on-one screencasts, face to face, or some other way? This week we’re sharing our experiences and tips on what’s worked for us!   Hosts Present: David Blackmon – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Tim Strifler – Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Sarah Oates – Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb...

EP135 – Website Audits: Why, When, and How 21.08.2019 58:10

We’re talkin website audits this week on the Chat! Why are they important? When should you do them? How do you do them without pulling out your hair? How can both you AND your client benefit?   Hosts Present: David Blackmon – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media / FB / @EnjoySweetTea Tim Strifler – Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Le...

EP134 – Different Types of Pricing 08.08.2019 1:04:16

What pricing model has worked for you? Whether it is value-based, hourly or general flat rate, pricing has a huge impact on the growth of your business. We’ve done a few other pricing-related episodes in the past, check them out here .   Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media / FB / @EnjoySweetTea Josh Hall – JoshHall.co / FB Tim Strifler – Divi Life / FB / @...

EP133 – Our Favorite Podcasts, Books, and Blogs 01.08.2019 1:07:26

Books, podcasts, and blogs are instrumental in educating and inspiring many business owners and freelancers. Today we’re sharing some of our favorites!   Hosts Present Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media / FB / @EnjoySweetTea Cory Jenkins – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Nathan B. Weller – Elegant Themes / FB / @elegantthemes Leslie Bernal – A Girl and Her Mac...

EP132 – All About Hosting and Divi 18.07.2019 1:01:34

Everyone’s favorite topic!! Hosting, hosting, hosting!! This is a biggie, right? Your website is like your house and your hosting is like it’s foundation. It can’t be crappy. On top of that Divi is really more than just a page builder, it’s quite a robust framework so cheapy hosting probably can’t handle it. Add to that the fact that hosting environments are constantl...

EP131 – How to Grow a YouTube Audience 10.07.2019 1:04:40

This week we have special guest Darrel Wilson on the podcast to discuss how to grow your YouTube audience (WOOHOO!!). Darrel’s built a huge following for his YouTube channel which hosts tons of great content, like DIY website building tutorials, page builder reviews, WordPress plugin suggestions and so much more! We’re excited to have such a knowledgeable guest, join us and learn some...

EP130 – When Good Plugins Go Bad 04.07.2019 1:01:59

When good plugins go bad… What happens when a plugin is hacked or is suddenly removed from the repository? Do only cheap or free plugins get hacked? Sometimes even the highest rated and most trusted plugins have small to big issues, both free and premium. This week we’ll discuss how to stay in the know when plugins have issues and steps you can take to resolve.   Hosts Present: St...

EP129 – Life After Going Full-Time with Your Business 20.06.2019 1:00:54

What is life like after transitioning from a part-time side gig to full-time freelancing or running your own agency? It requires systems and discipline and has a lot of new adjustments in store. This week we’ll share our experience and advice.   Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media / FB / @EnjoySweetTea Cory Jenkins – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Tim...

EP128 – Finding Your First Clients When Starting Out in Web Design 12.06.2019 58:40

How do I get clients? This is a commonly asked question by many who start a web design business, and one we’ve addressed before on ep 13 actually, but it’s about time for an update. Today we talk about ideas and methods for finding your first set of clients.   Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media / FB / @EnjoySweetTea Tim Strifler – Divi Life / FB / @timstr...

EP127 – Finding Supplemental Support for Divi and WordPress 06.06.2019 54:11

Where do you find the best support in lieu of official support? When it comes to Divi and WordPress thankfully there are so many supplemental support channels out there on the interwebs. This week we’ll discuss places we’ve turned to and share how we find support when we come across issues or bugs, or even just minor troubleshooting.   Hosts Present: David Blackmon – Aspen G...

EP126 – Transitioning from the Backend Builder to the Visual Builder 23.05.2019 56:24

This week we are talking about transitioning from the backend builder to the visual builder. Have you made that leap? What are your thoughts?   Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media / FB / @EnjoySweetTea Cory Jenkins – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Josh Hall – JoshHall.co / FB Tim Strifler – Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Sarah Oates – Endur...

EP125 – Ergonomics and Workspace Setup 16.05.2019 55:39

This week on Divi Chat we talk about ergonomics and office setup. Productivity is important in this business and your work environment can make a huge impact on your workflow as well as physical health. We can’t neglect our bodies! Come join us and share your workspace habits and any areas you’d like to improve.   Hosts Present: David Blackmon – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @a...

EP124 – Podcasting: Audio, Video, and Tools Chat 08.05.2019 58:39

If you’ve been thinking about how podcasting can be a fit for your business or even just doing it as a personal hobby this week’s Divi Chat is for you. We’ll talk about video vs audio podcasting, building your audience and a bit of technical stuff. Also any favorite tech toys we’ve added to our podcasting toolbox.   Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media /...

EP123 – WordPress Multisite and When to Use One 25.04.2019 58:36

Have you ever wanted to know more about WordPress Multisite? This week we’re discussing the pros and cons of using multisite for your clients, child theme demos, and more. Hosts Present: Cory Jenkins – Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Tim Strifler – Divi Life / Divi Popup / Divi Child Themes Leslie Bernal – A Girl and Her Mac / FB / @agirlandhermac Resources Men...

EP122 – Is It Too Late to Start a Divi WordPress Business? 18.04.2019 1:00:04

Is it too late to start a Divi + WordPress business? Some people just finding Divi or WordPress may really enjoy building websites and may wonder if it’s too late to try to make a business out of Divi and WordPress because there are so many people doing it. They may feel they missed the window or are too late. We personally do not feel that is the case so we thought we’d explore the topic this wee...

EP121 – All About SEO and Divi (revisited) 10.04.2019 59:22

It’s been a while since we had a dedicated SEO topic ( ep23 ) and we had a request from a listener so we figured it’s about time for a revisit. We’ll try to hit as many points as we can but, as you may know, SEO is a beast in itself and usually requires dedicated training to truly be considered an “expert” … hint: we’re not lol, but we’re happy to share what we’...

EP120 – Incorporating White Label Services into Your Business 04.04.2019 57:59

On this week’s DC we’re discussing white label services and when/why you may want to incorporate them into your business. What exactly does this mean? An example would be if you decided you would like to offer social media marketing as part of your packages because you see that there’s an interest, maybe several clients have asked about it. Social media marketing isn’t your...