I Make $1.3M/Year With One Skill

In this episode, I meet up with Brett from DesignJoy so I could ask him how he built a $1.3M per year one-person business WHILE working a 9-5.

He reveals the secrets behind his pricing strategy, how he found his idea, and some actionable advice on how anyone can use this special business model to turn a single skill into a $1M/year business. Hope you all enjoy!

0:00 - Intro
0:52 - The $1.3M/year business model
1:24 - How he runs the business
2:06 - Finding the idea & building it
2:59 - Working a 9-5 while building the business
3:23 - Pricing strategy
4:10 - How to build a productized service with one skill
4:52 - Costs & tools
5:19 - Solopreneur marketing strategies
5:58 - How to find ideas & build them fast
6:40 - Starter Story Trial
7:14 - How to get better at design
7:56 - Day in the life / routine
9:10 - Advice for entrepreneurs

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[williamgarcia]

My biggest takeaway from this video is to stop wasting too much time setting up and just try to get a minimum viable product out there to see if people are interested

[pepessz]

As a working dad, the best perks for me is not the money but his ability to spend more time with the family and kids. Kudos.

[kennethcassel]

We used Brett for a while at my startup! He did awesome work and it was well worth it. Honestly, picked him because he had great work, it was stupid easy to hire him, and never having to have a meeting was a bonus for us as a busy startup. Big fan of the model!

[sikandar-ali]

Brett is down to earth and offers world class quality that’s delivered in hours. Should’ve kept him when he was charging $2k / month back in the day!

[somethingaboutnay]

This guy was so great…love how honest and down to earth he was! It’s hard when you want to put more into something but he really is right just start simple

[somratdutta]

One reason I love this channel is that it covers solopreneurs who did their stuff with ZERO employees!
Please continue the series!
Last time I came across the creator of videospark through your podcast, and I plan (dream) to build something similar.
The idea of 'productized service' is so revolutionary to me.

[slavkodesik]

Brett is amazing! First time learning about his business, but I'm even more grateful that he shared his daily routine and personal insecurities about work. So relatable and encouraging! Thank you both!

[ellivizcaino]

As a designer who wants to break out of the corporate rat race, this is so incredibly inspiring! It certainly makes me feel like it's doable.

[darialucchesi]

seems like a really good guy - love his work and it seems like he solved his burnout issue. Good on you

[fasikagh]

What a gold mine this channel is! Great guests, great stories, great editing. I wish I discovered this channel sooner. What you're doing is so inspiring. This channel deserves millions of subscribers 👏

[Darkraystudio]

What a working he is. His black circle is the sign that he worked very very hard for his family. Kudos. Wish him well.

[mghenry]

Great video. Appreciate you all putting the effort in to record and edit this!

[ham]

The key words here are "what I am good at". Find the skills/things you are good at and grow a business from there. Thank you for the video.

[braden_david]

Seriously well done with this video. Provided a lot of value, found a very articulate and grounded entrepreneur that was happy to talk about what's worked for him. No fluff, all great stuff. I'll be subscribing to your channel from now on!

Also Brett seems like such a cool guy. Just enjoys what he does. Glad he can spend lots of time with his kids!

[gcamacho]

The simplicity in this guys strategy is really incredible. Wow... thank you for this

[cathalmeenagh]

This has completely changed the game! I just wonder what the feedback process would look like. Great video

[junglegoose]

Did not fail to impress! Thanks Starter Story your killing it!!

[unlisted-coaching-videos]

Love how genuine this dude is. Such a great case study. Thank you!!!!

[stevepeaple]

Love your honesty and willingness to share ideas.

[redbull]

Seems like a humble chill guy. Thanks for the video