Josh's Blog
My Routines, Tips and Tricks that Help me Run my Business
In running my business for nearly seven years, I've learned the hard way that if you don't have a routine and system in place for managing emails, calls, meetings, etc, you'll quickly find that instead of YOU running your business, your business is running YOU. Over...
How Being in a Band Helped Prepare Me to Start and Run my Business
Before officially launching In Transit Studios in the Fall of 2010, I was the drummer for the Christian rock band This Fires Embrace. A “normal” path in the time between high school and the start of my career would’ve consisted of years spent at college but mine were...
How Blogging Can Help You and Your Business
In this post, we’re going to explore 3 ways blogging helps your business, 3 ways blogging helps you and we’ll go over some actionable steps you can take.
Josh featured on the Elegant Themes Divi Nation Podcast
I'm honored and thrilled to have recently been featured on the Elegant Themes Divi Nation podcast! We go over some web stuff but also some very practical lessons from a post I published for my 6 year business anniversary. Hope these lessons inspire and encourage you...
10 Takeaways from the book “REWORK”
For my first post of 2017, I’ve decided to highlight 10 takeaways from”REWORK,” an incredible book I just finished.
Top 6 Lessons I’ve Learned in 6 Years
Josh expands on the top 6 lessons learned in 6 years of owning and operating In Transit Studios.
3 Ways to Grow Your Business
Here are 3 ways to help grow your business. No matter what industry you’re in!
Building A Successful Web Presence
“The more you give, the more you get.” – it’s true in every situation in life. It’s especially true when it comes to your web presence and your online success, or lack there of. Here are the 5 steps I recommend for building a successful online presence.
The Meaning of the Term Freelance
More and more of the working world today is “freelance.” But where did the term come from? As it turns out, if you’re a freelancer, you’re a mercenary.
My Top 5 Tools for Productivity
When running your own business, staying productive proves more and more challenging as time goes on. Here are my Top 5 Tools for Productivity.
5 Elements of Good Design
Whether you realize it or not, design is affecting you positively or negatively. Here are 5 elements of good design that you can apply immediately.
6 tips for your website in 2016
Your web presence is now more important than ever. In this article, we cover 6 tips for your website in 2016 ranging from responsive design, seo, updating your site, marketing and more.
How to Manage Multiple Projects
In the world of freelance being busy is great and having multiple projects to manage is much more of a blessing than a curse, but that doesn’t make it any easier when there are deadlines, client expectations and budgets involved.
In Transit Studios Celebrating 5 Years
I’ve learned MANY valuable lessons since starting In Transit Studios, but for the sake of In Transit Studio’s 5 year anniversary, I’m going to focus on 5. These are lessons that I wish I could’ve told myself when I started and hope they bring value to you as well.
5 Tips on Getting your First Client
Getting your first client is a rush. It’s also intimidating and hard to do. Here are 5 Tips on Getting your First Client.
What is a Vector file?
If you’ve worked on a computer for any time at all, chances are you’ve either seen a picture, logo or graphic that looked blurry or pixelated when zoomed in or enlarged.
How to Effectively Use a HASHTAG
We live in the age of the hashtag. It can spread your message or get you blocked one in the same. Here’s some advice on how to effectively use a hashtag.
Preparing for a Successful Meeting
A successful meeting starts in the preparation. It’s crucial in selling your products or services. Here are 8 Keys to Prepare for a Successful Meeting.
Making a Good First Impression
No matter if you’re trying to land a date or selling a product, making a good first impression is crucial. Here are some important keys to making it happen.
Fast, Cheap or Quality – Pick 2
At some point, a client will want your services Fast, Cheap and Quality. Well, let’s find out why we should tell our clients Fast, Cheap or Quality, pick 2!
How much does a website cost?
A website can be relatively simple, incredibly complex or anywhere in between. Here we answer the question: How much does a website cost?
4 Keys to a Productive Day
No matter who you are, what industry you’re in, chances are you’re looking to be more productive. Here are 4 keys to a productive day.
Your website is more important than you may think
Over 85% of consumers visit a company’s website before considering making a purchase. It’s going to either pull them in or push them away.
3 traits you NEED to run your own business.
Ever wanted to own your own business? Make your own hours? Be your own boss?! It’s much more than that. Here are 3 traits you NEED to run your own business.