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 a self confessed Automation Addict, the creator of an automation course called Zapier Mastery, and a pretty enterta...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 7 min
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 Tea Media / FB / @EnjoySweetTea Tim Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Les...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 10 min
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 - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Leslie Bernal - A Girl and Her...
Nov 06, 2019•58 min
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 - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Leslie Bernal - A Girl and Her Mac / FB / @agirlandherm...
Oct 23, 2019•57 min
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 builder has their pros and cons. For example, Divi and Elementor have an incredible 3rd party ecosystem. There are som...
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr
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's also going to fill us in on how to get involved in WordCamps, from speaking to volunteering! Hosts Present: St...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 6 min
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 - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Leslie Bernal - A Girl and Her Mac / FB / @agirlandhermac Resources Mentioned: Tribe of Mentors: Short Li...
Sep 12, 2019•57 min
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 - A Girl and Her Mac / FB / @agirlandhermac Resources Mentioned: Wordfence Security iThemes Security Sucuri WP Engine Hosting SiteGround Hosting...
Sep 05, 2019•49 min
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 Resources Mentioned: How to Use the Divi Role Editor to Prepare Your Site for Client Handoff Think Like a Hacker Podcast Admin Menu Edito...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 3 min
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 Leslie Bernal - A Girl and Her Mac / FB / @agirlandhermac Resources Mentioned: Ahrefs Hotjar Mouseflow Crazy Egg Google Keyword Plan...
Aug 21, 2019•58 min
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 / @timstrifler Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Tammy Grant - Sunflower Creatives / FB / @yourblogplace Resources Me...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 4 min
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 / FB / @agirlandhermac Podcasts Duct Tape Marketing WPwatercooler Marketing School WP The Podcast The WPMRR WordPress Podcast The...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 7 min
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 constantly changing and require us to remain knowledgeable, there's quite a bit to consider when it comes to hosting. We have episode 68 fr...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 2 min
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 actionable tips to help boost your audience and engagement. Hosts Present: Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / ...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 5 min
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: Stephanie Hudson – FocusWP / FB / Focus On Your Biz Group Tim Strifler - Divi Life / Divi Plugins / Divi Popup Leslie B...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 2 min
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 Strifler - Divi Life / FB / @timstrifler Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Resources Mentioned: Profit Fir...
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 1 min
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 / @timstrifler Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Leslie Bernal - A Girl and Her Mac / FB / @agirlandhermac https://www.you...
Jun 12, 2019•59 min
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 Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Josh Hall - JoshHall.co / FB Tim ...
Jun 06, 2019•54 min
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 - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Resources: Getting Started With The Divi Visual Builder Divi Builder: Backend vs Frontend and the Advant...
May 23, 2019•56 min
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 / @aspengrovellc Tammy Grant - Sunflower Creatives / FB / @yourblogplace Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media / FB / @EnjoySweetTea...
May 16, 2019•56 min
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 / FB / @EnjoySweetTea Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Josh Hall - JoshHall.co / FB Tim Strifler - Divi Life /...
May 08, 2019•59 min
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 Mentioned: WPMU DEV Multisite plugins Using MU Plugins MU Plugins (Codex) WP Migrate DB Pro Multisite addon WP Multisite Domain Ma...
Apr 25, 2019•59 min
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 week. Hosts Present: David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Stephanie Hudson – Swee...
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr
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've learned on our entrepreneurial journeys :) Hosts Present: Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media / FB / @EnjoySweetTea Cory Jenkins - Asp...
Apr 10, 2019•59 min
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 strength, though, so bringing in an expert in a white label capacity would allow you to expand the services you're able to ...
Apr 04, 2019•58 min
As you can see based on the definition we know a little about this ;) Many of us technically are competitors but we’re friends first. Some of us still do collaborate on projects together, we still recommend each other’s products, and heck! we even started a podcast together So this week we'll talk about the benefits of coopetition for you, your competitor, and your industry in general. Hosts Present: David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Josh Hall - JoshHall.co / FB Tim Stri...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Going niche just means getting more granular in your target market. Maybe you decide to stick to a specific industry, like photography clients or restaurants and hotels. Maybe you target only Divi users and really go all in with the ‘Divi Expert’ or ‘Divi Designer’ marketing like some of us have (with great results we might add!). This week we discuss our experiences and advice! Hosts Present: Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media / FB / @Enj...
Mar 21, 2019•56 min
If you offer maintenance plans you're already productizing your services so why not expand that model? Maybe you enjoy styling forms or getting creative with Woo store pages, or are a natural with Mailchimp. Why not package that service up with a nice little bow and make it a “cartable” product? There are pros and cons to this, and some services may be better suited to productizing than others, so let’s discuss! Hosts Present: David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Stephanie ...
Mar 14, 2019•59 min
Are you thinking it’s time to grow your team but are unsure how to do it? Or where to hire? Today we’re discussing when and how to scale your team based on our own experiences. We’ve actually discussed this every year now (see episodes 22 and 79) and it’s worth a revisit since a lot can happen in a year in tech, and in WordPress and Divi. Hosts Present: Cory Jenkins - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Sarah Oates - Endure Web Studios / FB / @endureweb Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media /...
Mar 06, 2019•58 min
Facebook groups can be a great way to create a community around your business, service, or product. You may have found our podcast through a Divi fb group and probably know from experience how beneficial they are, but how can we apply that community aspect to our businesses? This week we discuss! Hosts Present: David Blackmon - Aspen Grove Studios / FB / @aspengrovellc Josh Hall - JoshHall.co / FB Tammy Grant - Sunflower Creatives / FB / @yourblogplace Stephanie Hudson – Sweet Tea Media / FB / @...
Feb 27, 2019•58 min
