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In this first episode of my “new” Web Design Podcast, I share my story of how I got started in Web Design. I believe story telling is important for building relationships with your audience and I feel its important for me to formally explain how I got started.
My hope with this episode is to become a bit more transparent, build a stronger connection with you and give you a glimpse into my history and growth through my career.
Lastly, the goal of this episode is for you to get inspired. Understand that I’m no different than anyone else. My skills surely didn’t come over night. I started from the bottom just like everyone else and worked my way up slowly. I try new things like posting videos to Youtube, Blogging and now Podcasting (all of which separates me a bit from other Web Designers). Take action, work hard and go after what you want. I can do it, so can you.
Show Notes
– My first dream was to be a baseball player
– I first started designing websites with Netscape Composer
– Gary Vaynerchuk inspired me to start blogging
– Youtube changed my life (I’ll explain in next podcast episode)
Nice job Michael! I think the podcast is a great idea because it gives more of the business side how you got started and what it took for you to get where you are today. The key I gathered is to follow what you are good at. By the way, I do remember Netscape! Finally, keep the podcasts coming. I see it as another means to learn from you.
Thanks Regina, you’ve always been supportive of the content I produce. Thanks so much for the support and the positive feedback, means a lot. This is only the start, lots of useful podcast content lined up. ;)
Nice story Mike! I was interested of it. I wait for other podcasts in the future. Keep it going!
Thanks Bogdan for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed listening to my story.
Thanks Michael. I still like watching instead of just listening. :D
Very inspirational and heart felt. I appreciated your honesty and sincerity in this your first audio podcast. You have a great voice for speaking, making it that much easier to follow your podcast. Great job on your first of what I’m sure will be many Podcast.
Thanks
Steve
@Lenin – Don’t worry, I will still do videos along with audio. ;)
@Steve – Greatly appreciate the feedback. Thanks a ton.
Hi Mike,
Great. Thanks a lot for this attempt.
Hi Mike nice podcast, good luck on this new trend, good job on extending the branding. Would like to see a screenshot of your first website though lol
Mike,
Great step in a new direction. Very inspirational and informative across the board. Keep it up. I support and follow it wholeheartedly.
Thanks,
@Pradeep – Thanks buddy!
@Madere – Appreciate the love. If I could find my first site, that would be an old school classic.
@Duke – Thanks for the support, you’re awesome. I think these podcasts will be a great addition to my videos and other blog posts. Lots of good content in the works I want to share.
Keep it up Mike!
@Kris – Thanks buddy.
Awesome Mike! Now I have two podcasts to listen, Bill Burr and you. :D
I think a podcast is a great idea, I’m already looking forward to upcoming episodes!
Podcasts are a great idea Michael! The really great deal though is your private site. One price once and you update it regularly with great content!
@s3r10s1n @Rob – Thanks for feedback. Glad you appreciate the new podcast.
@Tom – Thanks Tom for the nice testimonial. Glad you enjoy the course. Being a member or my training course you get the best of both world… i.e. My blogs which are more on the business and knowledge sharing side and my web design training course which is more hands-on tutorial base training. Both are very important.
Thanks a lot Mike nice to hear your voice in podcast very good inspiration for new comers, it is like every one can achieve it …
thanks again
Mahesh
Great !
Very interesting podcast Mike. I enjoy all your video tutorials, now I have a new media to listen to on my iPhone keep them coming bro…
Mike,
Spot on man! Love the new podcast feature. :) I have learned so much from you. This is the best $89 I have ever spent. You are the MAN!
By the way… Gary Vaynerchuk is a freaking genius!!!! Thank you for letting me know about him. I’ve spent the past 2 hours watching his speeches. Man definitely knows his stuff. Now I see why he was your inspiration.
I’m not subscribed to any podcast but I guess this is the best place to start :)
@ Mahesh @Amine @Andrew – Thank you guys so much for the positive feedback. You guys rock!
@Eddie – Awesome man! Many don’t get Gary Vaynerchuk the first time they watch him. But like you, I spent 3 hours watching his videos the first time. He inspired me like no other. Much props to him. Its awesome you see what I see.
@Kris – That’s funny. I’m not subscribed to any podcasts either. Its all new to me too. ;) .. Soon, I’ll be up on iTunes where it will be easily accessible for anyone via mobile phone, etc.
Great job Mike! I am definitely inspired! I listen to a few different podcasts. I will definitely add you to my list. Let us know when you are up on iTunes!
Hi Mike,
I enjoyed your podcast – it’s definitely inspiring to hear how you started out. It gives me hope that I, too, can move up and become a skilled web designer :)
Hey Mike,
I just wanted to let you know that your content is great, keep it coming. I just started to view your videos and they are extremely helpful. So far I love your podcast, keep the advice coming it is very beneficial. I even started to read Crush It! Thats the power of New Media and you put it to good use.
Christian Rosado
RIT New Media Marketing Student
This is great Mike! I listen to your YouTube shows mostly during my commute and I love the podcast audio format. Can this be downloaded via iTunes anywhere? I follow several podcasts through itunes and would love to add you to my library. Thanks!
@Brian – Thanks, it will be available on iTunes soon. I’ll keep everyone posted once they approve my podcast. I’ll be up and running on iTunes soon.
Hey Mike,
This is wonderful! Podcasting has a different feel to it. Keep it coming. You always are THE ROCKSTAR!!! Loved your story!
Cheers,
Vishnu
Great stuff Mike, Very interesting to see how you got all the way to where you are today. Thanks for sharing
Nicely done..and nice website redesign. More please!
Hey Mike, I am going to listen to this first thing in the morning NZ time… just want to reach out and say a very capital THANK YOU and well done – you are an inspiration to myself and so many others :) Bless you. Vanessa.
Awesome. Thank you so much for the stuff you’ve put out and your training program. I have joined and am progressing through it joyfully.
Wow…nice! Great story Mike. I’m at the bottom now but hearing this is motivation for me to work hard and keep moving to the top!
Thanks Mike for the video. I am so happy to have found your youtube page (over a year ago or so). Thank you for being TRANSPARENT and humble.
I am taking your webdesign course and I look forward to each new video that you post. I have been inspired to continue to pursue my passion of web design.
Since this is my last week of work (due to another lay-off) I will have more time to practice what you have taught me.
Thanks everyone for the comments and support. You guys rock!… I should be posting another podcast soon.
Wonderful podcast. Though we are contemporaries you left me far behind!
Hey Mike great podcast. I’ve always hoped you would talk about how you got started and how to got to where you are today. Thanks
Hi Mike this is great podcast. You were right is really important for building relationships with audience.I appreciated that you shear your story make me more strong and inspired me lot!!!
Thanks Mike…….!
This is absolutely outstanding! Great story Mike, you’re a true inspiration.
Will be sure to tune in Mike!