The John Morris Show
John Morris
Subscribe
Hey I'm John Morris. I'm a freelance web designer from Nebraska and I help other web designers with two things: 1) how to code and 2) how to market yourself so you can turn your coding skills into a full-time income online.
This is my podcast where I share my tips, tricks, and techniques for fast-tracking your coding career, quitting your day job, and earning a (substantial) full-time income as a coder. Be sure to FOLLOW me so you don't miss out on any of the day-job-killing info I'll be sharing.
Available episodes
Newest first
Oldest first
Nov 15, 2020
JMS431: A Simple Way to Get a Quick Injection Of Cash During The Recession
Need a quick injection of cash? If so, I'm going to show you an "old faithful" you can lean on to get work... TODAY. And, what you need to do in order to get hired.
R2 Protocol course here: https://r2protocol.com
Oct 30, 2020
JMS430: The Missing Piece If Clients Aren't Hiring You
If you're doing everything you were told, but clients just are pulling the trigger and hiring you, you're likely missing this piece of the puzzle.
5-Figure Formula course is here: https://pages.johnmorrisonline.com/5ff
Oct 23, 2020
JMS429: That Time I Told a Million-Dollar Client to Shove It
I find a lot of freelancers are scared to take on large projects with big budgets and well-known clients. "What if something goes wrong?" But, the truth is, they're often just as disorganized as you and I. Often moreso. This story illustrates it perfectly.
Get the 13 Tactics training free here: https://13tactics.com
Oct 21, 2020
JMS428: This Is What Hustle Really Looks Like
Everybody says they hustle. Fewer actually do. I want you to meet the 67-year-old woman running circles around the "kids" 20-30 years younger than her -- the perfect example, in my opinion, of what hustle REALLY looks like.
5-Figure Formula course here: https://5figureformula.com
Oct 20, 2020
JMS427: How to Find the Big Money Clients Hiding In Your Niche
In every niche, 20-30% of the consumers do NOT buy based on price. That's been studied to death. The question is... how do you FIND these clients and convince them to hire you.
In this episode, I walk you through a live example of tens of thousands of high-end clients you can find online in less than 5 minutes. And, a real-world example of how to convince those clients to hire YOU.
The free 10K Client Blueprint is here: https://the10kclient.com
A Simple Formula to Ethically Grow Your Freelance Business During a Crisis https://johnmorrisonline.com/grow-freelance-business-coronavirus/
Oct 15, 2020
JMS426: $10,000 Per Client Freelancing
If you’ve been feeling overworked -- working long hours for little money.
Or, frustrated… trying to get over the hump and go freelance full-time.
Or, you just straight up want to make more money freelancing.
Then, you’ll want to dig into this training because I’m going to show you a NEW way of thinking about your services -- specifically WHAT service you offer and WHO you offer it to -- that can double, triple, even quadruple what you’re making right now.
Without changing anything about YOU…
How talented you are.
How big your portfolio is.
How many client reviews you have.
But instead… making some simple tweaks to how you package and present your services and WHO you’re offering them to… that let you charge significantly more than you are right now…
Because you’ll be catering to what I call 10K clients.
I’ll show you who those clients are and how you can find them in your freelance niche or market -- regardless of what kind of freelancing you do.
10K Client Blueprint: https://the10kclient.com
5-Figure Formula: https://5figureformula.com
Oct 9, 2020
JMS425: $12,000 Per Month With ZERO Experience
"I want to freelance, but I have no experience." I get this question a lot. How do you START freelancing when you don't have a portfolio or any past projects to help you get hired?
Good news is you can.
Because credibility is only ONE of nine factors that go into hiring decisions. I'll show you how to use the other eight to get your first few clients and start building that credibility to get even more clients.
And, how you can build a 6-figure freelance income with just two small projects per day.
Oct 7, 2020
JMS424: Turn Your Side Hustle Into a Main Hustle
There's only three things you need to do to turn your side hustle into your main hustle. They're not sexy. They're not glamorous. They won't make you hot and sweaty when you hear them.
But, they DO work.
Learn more about the 5-Figure Formula here: https://5figureformula.com
Oct 5, 2020
JMS423: A Dead Simple Way to Beat Out More Experienced Freelancers For Clients
I'll show you a super simple way to beat out even more experience freelancers for clients that doesn't require changing anything about YOU. You don't have to get more experience, a better portfolio, more client reviews or even become more talented. It's all in how you PRESENT your services -- that makes clients want to pick you over the thousands of other freelancers who offer the exact same service.
Apr 25, 2020
JMS422: The Nightmare-Inducing Freelancing Lesson From Coronavirus
A lot of people think things are just going to go back to normal once this pandemic is over. But, as Maria Bartiromo points out, that's simply not the case. If anything, the Coronavirus pandemic is accelerating what was already happening with the digital economy. There ARE things you can do to not only survive the pandemic, but to come out the other stronger and poised to grow even bigger. That's what we discuss in this episode.
Apr 22, 2020
JMS421: Surviving Coronavirus
Two years ago, I started making my life and my business "apocalypse-proof". Back then, I got laughed at. I had family members who called me crazy to my face. Today, they're not laughing.
This episode I share the things I did to pandemic-proof my business and survive the Coronavirus.
Dec 13, 2019
JMS420: The Den of Thieves Conspiring Against Your Freelance Success
“Change your math, change your business, change your life.” Those are the very first words in Dan Kennedy’s book, Almost Alchemy.
So, too, as a freelancer.
Your math often determines your outcomes. But, as Dan points out, there's a "gaggle" of folks out there try to obscure and confuse the truth in order to sell you their wares.
This episode, we talk about those folks and the math that really matters.
Dec 12, 2019
JMS419: How to Seduce Potential Clients Into Hiring You
Shortly after I divorced from my first wife, I found myself going down the rabbit hole of the online PUA/dating/seduction world. And, to be honest, it helped me in a lot of ways. A lot of weird stuff. A lot of stuff that I tried and it failed miserable. And, a few things that worked. I remarried, have 3 kids with my second wife and we're going on 14 years, now.
In any case, when I started freelancing, I noticed the parallels between dating and selling. And, there's one "technique" I learned from the online dating world that I've used to devastating effect when negotiating with potential clients. That's what I cover in this episode.
Dec 11, 2019
JMS418: The Next Time a Freelance Client Bitches About Your Rate
Most people tend to equate skill with value with price. More skill, more value, more price. But, that's not always the case. And, it it has important implications for choosing what freelance services you should offer. Here's a better way to look at it.
Dec 10, 2019
JMS417: Freelancing Non-Secrets From Grumpy Ol' St. John
“Universal truths”.
That’s the inescapable reality of all this. Some people seem to think they can compartmentalize their success. Be a great developer, but a sh!@#y human being. Be a successful freelancer with a terrible work ethic. Etc..
Life doesn’t work that way.
Oct 2, 2019
JMS416: How to Become a Full-Time Freelancer
I got this question from Ryan:
"Thanks a lot for your resources online. I just want to hear your insight about job transition from a regular job to freelancing. Which is better? To quit a job and work full time as a web design freelancer/entrepreneur? Or start taking free project first while working on a regular job, and only quit when I already have paid projects? Or at least if you still remember when you started, how long it took before you get paid projects after offering free projects to clients? I’m actually in the stage of job transition and I’m 100% ready for web design. However, I’m hesitant to quit my job because maybe it will take many months or a year before getting paid projects. I know my question is a case to case basis but by hearing your experience and advice will enlighten me a lot! Thank you so much!"
It's four things.
When I started freelancing, I tried to make the transition to full-time a few times. And, I had a couple false starts. Which are demoralizing…
Sep 18, 2019
JMS415: How to Craft a Winning Freelance Proposal
Creating proposals is the key selling activity for freelancers. It's like writing a sales letter for a copywriter. Or, building a pitch deck for a sales person. It's what makes or breaks you when getting hired.
And, a lot of people will give you paint-by-numbers, step-by-step "systems" for writing proposals. And, that's great. But, I want to give you the "art" of creating winning proposals.
Things I started learned way back in my days doing face-to-face sales and adapted to how I get freelance clients. So, if you want to master this fundamental skill -- one that can allow to write your own check, essentially -- give this episode a listen.
Sep 12, 2019
JMS414: How to Become a 6-Figure Freelancer
Make six figures as a freelancer? Gimme a break. Even just writing that in the subject line makes me want to vomit in my rum and Co-- I mean, coffee. You don't want wanna make six figures. You'll be over-worked and miserable. You have to sell your soul, ruin relationships and kiss your client's feet. Seriously, run away...
That's what they say, anyway.
It's so weird to me. Everybody wants it, but nobody wants to talk about it or admit it. And, the people who've done it get all sweaty and awkward when it comes up. Why? Anyway, I don't care. I'll say it if nobody else will.
I've made six figures freelancing.
It wasn't an accident.
It didn't just fall out of the sky and I'm "so blessed"... yada, yada, yada.
I made it a goal. I came up with a plan. I worked my arse off to attain it. And, it felt good as hell the first time I did it. It didn't make me miserable. I didn't sell my soul or become a graveling "yes man" to my clients. It, frankly, was great.
Is that bragging?
So, be it.…
Sep 3, 2019
JMS413: Keep Pushy Clients In Check
Every client will push try to push the scope of your freelance projects. It's rare to find one that won't. And, if you let them, not only will they walk all over you and take advantage... it can cause a project to fall apart and both sides end up unhappy.
So, it's your job to manage scope.
Not just for you, but for the client, as well.
How?
There's four things that you can do... from how you sell your services, through the project and even to months AFTER the project has ended to keep scope (and clients) in check AND generate repeat business. If you do these four things, not only will your "pushy client" problem likely go away, but you're more likely to have existing clients coming to you for repeat business.
Anyway, I cover two of the four in this episode.
Aug 6, 2019
JMS412: 3 Criteria For to Find YOUR Freelance Niche
The very first thing you need to do when you start freelancing is figure out what YOUR niche is. But, a lot of people miss the mark when explaining exactly what that is, why it's so important and how you know if you've got it right or not.
So, that's what I'm going to give you in this episode... the 3 criteria to KNOW you've got the perfect niche FOR YOU.
Jul 23, 2019
JMS411: How to Create an Attention-Getting Freelance Portfolio
Your portfolio will make or break you. It’s usually the first thing a client will look at and it’s the main thing they’ll use to decide whether to hire you or not. So, nailing it is critical. In this episode, you'll learn how to create a portfolio that gets the attention of your client and convinces them to hire you.
Jul 16, 2019
JMS410: How to Package and Price Your Freelance Services
You're one freelance service away.
All it takes is just ONE properly packaged and priced freelance service to jumpstart your freelance career. And then, you never look back. And, all things you imagined for yourself when you decided to freelance can come true.
For me, it was Michael Hyatt.
After his project, I had people knocking down my door to hire me. And, I stumbled into creating the right service offering to take advantage of it. I got more work and made more from that one package than anything else in my freelance career.
And, the notoriety from it landed my all sorts of other freelance jobs.
So, it really can just take getting it right once.
And, of course, that's the big problem.
HOW do you get it right?
The big thing here is NOT to guess. Mainly, because you don't have to. There's all kinds of freely available data that'll help you figure out how to productize your services, how to package them and what features to include, what premiums to offer along with your servic…
Jul 9, 2019
JMS409: How to Rank in Google for Key Freelancer Search Terms
This episode is about how to rank in Google for your key freelance search terms. The keywords that will bring you targeted visitors looking to hire someone.
Can you imagine what would happen if you ranked #1 for a search term that got 6,600 searches per month and was all people wanting to hire someone right now?
That's the idea.
And, it breaks down to two steps:
1. Create a piece of long-form, cornerstone content designed to rank high for these terms AND pre-sell your services.
2. Create shorter supplemental content that links to your cornerstone content and builds up is link value and thus its ranking in Google.
That's what every serious SEO and blogger is out there doing right now. But, for us freelancers, it's easier because our search terms are often riddled with blatant ads. So, ranking good content is often a lot easier on these terms.
Of course, details matter.
WHAT topic should your cornerstone content be about?
How should you write it to both rank and pre-sell your se…
Jul 2, 2019
JMS408: How to Get Started Freelancing
In this episode, I walk you through your first steps as a freelancer to get started on the right foot, get clients and start building your freelance business.
Full premium version of the episode is on Skillshare here: https://letstalkfreelance.com
Jun 26, 2019
JMS407: The Psychology of Story Selling and Using It to Get Freelance Clients
Stories are naturally entertaining and will make your content more engaging... yes. But, that's not the POINT. The point isn't for your audience, it's for you. It's to get hired more and sell more of your freelance services, product, etc.
That's why YOU need to do it.
I'll show you why in this episode.
If you're ready for the next level, enroll in my course, Turn Content Into Clients. Learn how to get free access to it here: https://content2clients.com
Jun 25, 2019
JMS406: FREE 1-Year Skillshare Membership. Plus WHY Content Marketing
Here's the link to the contest: https://www.instagram.com/p/BzIgmXIg-QI/
Here's the link to the course: https://content2clients.com
One of the first questions you might have is WHY content marketing? In this episode, I'll show you some eye-opening statistics on content marketing's effectiveness. Plus, my own personal experience and why I call content marketing the "great equalizer".
Jun 24, 2019
JMS405: Turn Content Into Clients. My New Course Is Live!
This is the link to learn more about getting free access: https://content2clients.com.
Here's the description of the course:
When I first started freelancing, I had no idea how to get clients. No plan for how to grow my business. I didn’t know what worked and what didn’t. I took any client I could get, worked on projects I had no passion for, worked with clients I couldn’t stand and was terrified month to month:
“Where will the clients come from?”
“Will I make enough to pay my bills?”
“Will it always be this stressful?”
And then, I discovered content marketing. And, I learned how to build a funnel. I figured out what things to say and how to attract high-paying clients. Clients I enjoyed working with, who valued my work and fit my personality. Projects I was excited to work on.
I ended up working on projects for Inc. Magazine.
Bestselling authors like Tim Ferriss.
Lewis Howes.
And Michael Hyatt.
People I’d never imagined I’d get to work with when I firs…
Jun 18, 2019
JMS404: The Top 5 Mistakes All Freelancers Should Avoid
I've made a lot of mistakes in my 15 years as a freelancer. Some that held me back or kept me limited for years. And while I think, most of the time, that experience is invaluable.
Certain mistakes should be avoided at all cost.
They're simply too debilitating.
And, the only valuable lesson you learn from is "not to do do it". These are those mistakes and what I've learned over the years to avoid them.
Jun 11, 2019
JMS403: Use Fiverr to Create Your Freelance Service Offers
Do you want to sell more and be able to charge more for your freelance services?
Have you ever come across a product or service that just felt like it was made for you? You saw it and just HAD to have it? When you did, did you really need to be sold on it?
Probably not.
You knew you wanted it the instant you saw it.
That's no accident.
A lot of time and research went into that.
And, as a freelancer, the more irresistible the offer you put in front of potential clients, the more you'll sell those services and the more you'll be able to charge.
Wouldn't it be great if there was a place you could just get all the answers you needed to figure out what your services and your offers should be in order to be irresistible like this?
There is.
Fiverr.
And, in this video, I'm going to show you how to use it to figure out what services you can offer clients and how to build your packages... without guessing what will or won't work.
May 29, 2019
JMS401: Finding the Time to Build Your Freelance Business
Back when I was just a freelancing tadpole…
I was working a 9-5 at a local pizza joint. I’d spend my days slinging pizza and my nights working on client projects and trying to build my freelance business. I had more than my share of “all-nighters” in those days.
So, I can 100% relate to this question I got from Jan:
“My problem is that I do not have much time to build my own website and so portfolio or blog as doing lots of clients work while having 9-5 job but I know it is dead important. I think that there a lot of developers stuck like me – doing work for others but lack of time for personal promotion. That would be actually a good topic for a blog post if you will, how to escape clients work and start your own promotion and build an online presence.”
This episode is the things I learned to get me over the hump and go freelance full-time.
May 28, 2019
JMS400: How to Start a Blog to Get More Freelance Clients
When I first started freelancing, I had no idea how to get clients. No plan for growing my business. Constantly worrying about where my next client was going to come from. Would I be able to pay the bills next month? Would it all fall apart and I'd have to go back to a 9-5 job?
And then, I discovered content marketing.
I learned how to build a funnel. I learned what a lead magnet was. I learned how to build landing pages and write blog posts. And suddenly, I had a plan.
I KNEW where my next clients were coming from...
Because I had a backlog of quote requests.
That's what it did for me. Now, I want to share with YOU what I've learned in the decade since. How to start building your own funnel and use content to get clients.
This is the first in a series of episodes I'll do exploring this topic. This is a big picture preview of how to start a blog and use it to start generating leads and clients.
May 24, 2019
JMS399: Should you bill clients for "admin" time?
Yes. But, you need to be clear on what you're charging for and what you're not... and it needs to make sense. Plus, ways I've figured out to approach clients about it, so they don't get mad and walk away.
May 23, 2019
JMS398: Ageism In Tech
Is ageism in tech real? If so, how do you get around it and still get hired? In this episode, I share 6 ways older developers have gotten past the preference for younger developers.
May 22, 2019
JMS397: 7 Skills to Go From Good to Great as a Developer
Inspired by the great Jessica Chan's post on Instagram. What are the non-tech skills you need to cultivate to go from good to great in web development? 4 of hers, three of mine.
May 21, 2019
JMS396: I can't get a developer job. What should I do?
8 things to look at and rework if you've been applying for developer jobs and can't get hired.
May 20, 2019
JMS395: I Am a Web Dev and I Am Burnt The F#*K Out
This Reddit thread blew up over the weekend with lots of devs feeling the same way. Is that you? If so, here's advice from the community and my own thoughts and how to deal with feeling burnt out and overwhelmed.
May 17, 2019
JMS394: How to Develop a Habit of Lifetime Learning Without Getting Burned Out
Ever getting overwhelmed with how fast things change in web development and the constant learning you have to do to keep up? Heard the horror stories of developers getting burned out and scared it's gonna happen to you?
In this episode, I'm going to show you how to develop a habit of lifetime learning, the strategies I use for learning new things quickly and painlessly and how to develop and maintain stamina when learning AND in your career.
May 16, 2019
JMS393: How to Change Your Career to Development Later In Life
Changing (or thinking about changing) your career to development, but uncertain because you're a bit older? Not sure how you to make the switch and still pay the bills? Unsure if you can even make it as a developer.
In this episode, I'll show you how I made the switch later in life -- what you need to know skill-wise, how to build a resume, how to get interviews and how develop plan to manage your switch.
May 15, 2019
JMS392: Moving Past Tutorials
Ever feel like you're stuck in a endless cycle of tutorial-taking? Or, just too reliant on tutorials to get anything done. In this episode, I'll show you how to permanently break free.
May 14, 2019
JMS391: How to Start Your Own Business
Answering the common questions I get about starting a business. Biggest challenges, what made me finally go for it, what did I do to get profitable, managing my time early on, did I quit my job, etc.
May 13, 2019
JMS390: The Future of Web Development
The future of web development is clear. You can choose one of 3 paths. And, if you're not on the right one, FOR YOU, it's going to be increasingly difficult to succeed. Fortunately, it's all about self-awareness and is 100% within your control. It just comes down to knowing those 3 paths and which one is best suited to YOU. I'll tell you how to figure that out in this episode.
Mar 20, 2019
JMS389: I Grew My Business 500%
When it comes to freelance marketing, this is the most important thing I can teach you. It's not sexy or flashy. In fact, it's a lot of hard work. But, it's the one thing I know I can rely on year after year, no matter the scenario. And since I started doing it, my business has grown over 500%. So, take it for what it's worth to you.
Jan 25, 2019
JMS388: Global Game Jam and Staying Focused In a World Full of Distractions
Do you know about the Global Game Jam? It's a challenge/event to create games in one weekend in hundreds of locations worldwide. Anyway, chat about that and how to stay laser-focused in a world full of distractions and chaos. Specifically, that focus is NOT about discipline or will power and the 3 things you need to do to stay focused no matter what's happening around you.
Jan 18, 2019
JMS387: Will automation REALLY displace 387 million jobs by 2030?
From a study by McKinsey & Co., " “Our scenarios suggest that by 2030, 75 million to 375 million workers (3 to 14 percent of the global workforce) will need to switch occupational categories. Moreover, all workers will need to adapt, as their occupations evolve alongside increasingly capable machines.”
Is that really gonna happen? And, is there nothing you can do about it? This episode is how I'm approaching it and how I plan to not just survive, but THRIVE.
Jan 11, 2019
JMS386: Guaranteed Success? The No-Hype Way to Ensure You Succeed In Business and in Life
It's a different world we live in, today. All the chaos, all the technology... it can be easy to believe that the rules for success have changed. They haven't. In fact, those fundamentals are even more effective NOW, because so few people are willing to do them.
So, when you think of how to GUARANTEE long-term you're successful...
These fundamentals are it.
In this episode, I cover what I believe to be the "trump card" of success. The thing most people aren't willing to do, that if you DO... you'll have a real advantage.
And, your success inevitable.
No gimmicks.
No flash.
But, deadly effective.
Give it a listen.
Jan 4, 2019
385: Family as your first freelance client?
Should you use family as your first freelance clients? You certainly CAN and it has a lot of advantages, BUT it's also dangerous. If things blow up, you could alienate a family member for life. So, I've developed some rules for working with family and friends and clients. Follow these and you'll get the experience and portfolio item you want WITHOUT making your Thanksgiving dinners awkward.
Jan 3, 2019
384: Big project management lessons from building a tiny house
Do easy things WHEN they're easy. Breaking my back on a 10-foot stretch of trench when building my new house taught me this the hard way. Here's the story and the big lesson I learned.
Jan 3, 2019
383: The hardest lesson I learned in 14 years as freelance developer
I've always been told how smart I was. How "lucky" I was and how "easy" things would be for me because I was so smart. But, at 28 years old, I was broke with no real plan on how things were going to work out for me. It took a long night in a hotel 1,000 miles from home and my wife and kids wondering where their next meal was going to come from for me to finally get it through my thick skull that it didn't matter how smart I was.
Here's the story and the hard lesson I learned about what it really takes to be successful... in life and as a developer.
Dec 19, 2018
380: Building an online system for getting freelance clients
This is the best way I know to take control of your freelance career and your clients.
Dec 19, 2018
379: WordPress Gutenberg is AWFUL compared to the classic editor
People vastly underestimate the technology they will or won't use. I mean I thought Twitter was dumb when I first saw it. Now, I spend plenty of time there. It's just how it goes.
WordPress Gutenberg is no different. All these people saying they'll never use it WILL be soon enough. But, if you can spot these little incongruencies, you can predict where things are headed and get ahead of the curve.
Create products and services. Out-compete those who drag their feet. And, position yourself for when everybody DOES finally show up.
I think Gutenberg is one of those things.
Dec 17, 2018
378: Web development isn't that important
For real. It isn't. When you lay your head down at night and think about all the things you want for your life right before you doze off… yeah… you dream about PHP 8 I’m sure. You see yourself chained to a desk, typing code. THAT’S what you really want outta life. No.
Dec 11, 2018
Productivity Leeches
Yes, massive action. Yes, motivation, inspiration. Do what you love. ALL of that. But, none of that will actually happen until you eliminate the "productivity leeches" from your life.
Dec 6, 2018
Gutenberg. The death of WordPress
People crack me up.
I remember when I first showed my mom a smartphone. “What the hell do I need THAT for?” You should see her now. Getting her off Facebook is like trying to get a politician to quit lying.
I remember when Twitter came out.
“This is so stupid. Why would anyone care what I’m doing?”
We see where that went.
And yes, yes… I even remember when the internet came out.
(Old jokes will get you BLOCKED! :D)
There were people who said it’d never be a “thing”.
People are so often horribly, awfully, terribly wrong about technology and what they will and won’t use. Like really, really bad.
Enter WordPress Gutenberg.
Nov 30, 2018
The best freelancing tutorial I've seen
The best freelancing tutorial Mehandi has seen.
Nov 28, 2018
Blood-sucking freelancers
This game is cold. Clients will turn on you in a heartbeat. Never get to close. They can stab you in the back in a second... like this client did to me.
Nov 26, 2018
I'm an uneducated moron
That’d be the conventional wisdom. I only have my H.S. diploma. No college degree. Certainly no fancy-pants Master’s or doctorate. I’m just a lowly web developer building “boring” web sites for equally boring and uneducated people. To hear the know-it-alls tell it, anyway.
But, as I sit here, on the land I own free and clear, looking at the house I’m building (and own free and clear), pondering all the student loan debt I DON’T have…
I can’t help but think...
Nov 21, 2018
How to ask for a raise as a developer
Don't just go in and ask. Have a plan. And, make sure your plan include these three things.
Nov 20, 2018
The freelancing advice nobody wants to hear
There are no secrets. There is no magic. The keys to success as a freelancer are boring, non-sexy and deadly effective... once you know them.
Nov 19, 2018
Do developers NEED a college degree?
"You don't need college degree to be a web developer because people with advance college degree create libraries so that people without college degree can get a job."
That's the comment I just got on YouTube.
🙄
Let's tear this guy a new... ahem...
I mean, my thoughts.
Nov 14, 2018
How to become a full stack web developer
What is a full stack web developer?
“A Full-Stack Web Developer is someone who is able to work on both the front-end and back-end portions of an application. Front-end generally refers to the portion of an application the user will see or interact with, and the back-end is the part of the application that handles the logic, database interactions, user authentication, server configuration, etc.” -- Daniel Borowski
In this episode, I'll show you how to do that.
Nov 13, 2018
The best freelance websites for beginners
This is NOT a massive list of freelance sites. Instead, it's a 3-step process to grow as a freelancer and the freelancing websites to use to create that growth.
Nov 9, 2018
How to become a web developer without a degree
There are the three things you'll need to do if you want to become a web developer, but don't want to get a degree. It's definitely possible, but you'll need to do more of the planning yourself.
Nov 8, 2018
How to start a career in web development
How to plan, start and grow a career in web development.
Nov 7, 2018
How to get clients for web development
Grinding out those first few clients can be tough. But, once you DO get going, it can take off faster than you imagine. This is how to get over that hump and get your first few web development clients.
Nov 6, 2018
How to become a professional developer
In my 14 years doing web development, working with developers from all over the world, I've noticed three tell-tale signs of professional level developers. Here's what they are.
Nov 5, 2018
Object-Oriented Programming In PHP
When your first sit down to learn object-oriented programming in PHP, it easy to get confused with terms like encapsulation and polymorphism. And yes, those things are important, but they come down the line in terms of what to learn. Getting the concept of "object-oriented" is what comes FIRST. So, if you're new to OOP, this episode is meant to give you that base concept. Which, I believe, for a lot of developers will be a big "aha".
PHP OOP course here: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/oop
Nov 2, 2018
The biggest mistakes freelancers make
Man! I've made a lot of mistakes in my freelance career. But, each time, I always learned something important that helped me be successful later on.
But, these three.
These three mistakes were the biggest lessons I learned in 14+ years of freelancing. So, let me just tell you what they are and what to do to avoid them.
Nov 1, 2018
How to learn to code fast
Wanna learn how to code fast? When I first started learning to code, I spent five years learning PHP. I made a ton of mistakes. But, I learned from them and when I learned jQuery, I did it in about 30 days. This episode reveals the mistakes I made and what I discovered about learning to code fast.
Oct 31, 2018
How to make 100K as a developer
Learn how to plan and build a 100K software development career. Go beyond "work hard" and "be pro-active" and learn an actual strategy to ensure you get to 100K in your career.
Oct 30, 2018
4 ways to work from home as a developer
I've worked from home full-time for 8 years. My little brother is going 3 years working from home. My mentor is over 15 years. And, we all do it in different ways. So, I wanted to share with you some of the main ways you can work from home as a developer that I've witnessed first-hand.
Oct 29, 2018
How to start working as a freelancer
Step-by-step instructions to start and grow your very own freelance business.
Oct 26, 2018
What working with Inc. magazine taught me about freelancing
The project I worked on for Inc. Magazine, I worked for this guy named Lewis. He was some kind of director at the company. I can’t remember exactly what, but he had quite a few people who worked for him.
He’d written several books.
One big best-seller, if I remember right.
Dude was a heavyweight.
And, it taught me a lot.
About how to be believable when talking with clients. How to generate trust not just with WHAT you say, but HOW you say it. And, I took what I learned there and applied it to selling my freelance services.
Oct 25, 2018
My #1 tip for making money online
I got this email from Chase asking "What is my #1 tip for making money online?" It's persistence. The reality is your first, second, third... eighth money-making idea is probably gonna fall flat on its face. Then what?
Oct 24, 2018
The best freelancing advice you'll hear
This freelancing advice from Sir Joelsuf is some of the best you'll hear. Warning, though. You've heard it. Question is... are you DOING it?
Oct 23, 2018
I got a few freelance clients, now I’m stuck
Got this question:
"I got a few paid clients on freelancer who left good reviews but I'm having trouble getting new ones even with an actual portfolio now."
This is my response.
Oct 22, 2018
How to get freelance clients when you’re new to freelancing
If you're new to freelancing, it's a catch-22. You need a client history to get work, but you need to work to get a client history. It's frustrating. But, there is a way around it. In this episode, I just lay out exactly what I did to get my first few clients.
Oct 19, 2018
Is freelance income feast or famine?
It's interesting the difference between people who are thinking about freelancing VS those who actually DO. The most common fear about freelancing is that the income is unstable. Yet, those who freelance believe it's MORE secure than a single employer. I'll give you my opinion, some statistics to consider and how, if you do decide to freelance, to NOT be subject to the ups and downs of freelancing.
Oct 19, 2018
Is this the turning point in your freelance career?
There’s a moment in every Freelancer’s career.
You’ve got a few clients…
Things seem to be going well.
But, you’re not really sure how it all happened. You’re not making quite enough to feel comfortable. And, you can’t help but worry, constantly, about what happens if you lose one of our clients… and can’t get another.
It’s a turning point.
Figure it out and you go onto a successful freelance career.
Don’t and you get stuck… unable to grow.
Here's how to get through.
Oct 17, 2018
When a freelance client questions what you charge
What do you do when a freelance client questions what you charge? This is a question I got from Jeenie and it's a good one. So, here's an episode on it.
Oct 16, 2018
Most freelancers REFUSE to learn this
This is probably the hardest thing to convince freelancers of. ​​​​​​It’s such a mindset shift. I think most freelancers, understandably, are a bit desperate when they start out. And so, convincing them that turning DOWN certain clients and being able to walk away... it's a very difficult thing to learn. BUT, if you want to make the switch from just getting paid to getting paid WELL... you have to learn how. That's what's in this video.
Oct 8, 2018
How to find the GOOD jobs on Upwork
I get this one a lot.
It’s the most common refrain from the “Upwork is a SCAAAAAAM!” folks that troll my YouTube channel. But, there’s also some well-meaning folks who just haven’t learned how to do this, yet.
Anyway, there’s a simple way to weed out all the junk projects on Upwork and get to the good, high-paying jobs… with clients that are easy to work with.
FREE access to my Freelancing on Upwork course: https://skl.sh/2OIxQrO
#upwork #freelancing
Oct 7, 2018
The one thing your Upwork profile overview MUST have
There’s actually three. And, an exact order to put them in. But, THIS is definitely the most important.
Oct 7, 2018
How to get your profile approved on Upwork
When I first started on Upwork, they didn't do this. At least, not that I remember. But, apparently, it's becoming more and more of an issue because I've been getting asked this a lot more lately. So, here's what you can do.
Sep 16, 2018
JMS345: I'm broke mentally AND financially. What should I do?
Got this from Nova:
"I can't really afford any courses John. I am broke(both mentally and financially) . What do you suggest?"
This is my answer.
Start 2-month FREE trial of SkillShare here: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/skillshare
Sep 6, 2018
JMS344: Clickbait and Metrics That Matter
I've gotten accused of using clickbait titles a lot lately. This is my response.
SkillShare 2-month FREE trial:https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/johnmorris
Aug 26, 2018
JMS343: How to Make 100K as a Freelancer
Making 100K freelancing was one of my first big goals. Unfortunately, when I did it, I set myself up to get burned out and had a bit of a breakdown. Here's what I did wrong and how to make that 100K without driving yourself into the ground.
Freelancing on Upwork course: http://www.upwork101.com
Aug 19, 2018
JMS342: 51% of CIOs Want Soft Skills Over Tech Skills
51% of CIOs surveyed by Robert Half Technology listed either communication skills or problem-solving skills as the top skill sets needed for technology professionals who want to advance their careers.
But, what soft skills?
In another survey by CareerBuilder, there were 5 soft skills tech companies wanted more than any others. I'll tell you what they are and how to inject them into your resume and interview.
SkillShare 2-Month FREE Trial: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/johnmorris
Aug 18, 2018
JMS341: Fake PHP Jobs
Fake jobs exist. But, the numbers on it (as far as I can find) are unreliable. Also, not all fake jobs are actually fake and you should absolutely still apply for them. Finally, there's one simple thing you can do to find out if a job is fake or not before you apply. I'll show you all of this in this video.
SkillShare 2-month FREE trial: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/johnmorris
Aug 17, 2018
JMS340: PHP Jobs You Can Apply For Right Now
I get a lot of hates who love to drone on about how there's no PHP jobs, plus well-meaning PHP developers who are maybe having trouble find a job in PHP. So, here's a massive list of PHP jobs, most of which you can apply for right now, no matter where you live.
SkillShare 2-Month FREE Trial: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Aug 16, 2018
JMS339: Seeking Junior Developer, 5 Years Experience
What? Ever wonder why you see some of these crazy job postings? This is why it happens and how to escape that rat race.
Courses link: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Aug 15, 2018
JMS338: I suck at web development
Lack of confidence is incredibly common among web developers. But, not many talk about it. As I’ve said, confidence comes from competence… but how do you motivate yourself it put in the work to be competent when you’re feeling like you just suck at web development? That’s what I explain in this video.
SkillShare 2-Month FREE trial: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/johnmorris
Aug 14, 2018
JMS337: The One Thing Upwork Haters Get Right
Despite all their blubbering and sniveling, the Upwork haters DO get this right: Upwork is getting more and more competitive. And, it's only gonna get worse. That's why stacking advantages in your favor is critical. Here's one not-so-little advantage you can use to snatch up all the work you want on Upwork.
Course link: https://skl.sh/2OIxQrO
Aug 13, 2018
JMS336: Nevermind, Upwork DOES suck
The totally convincing and un-biased arguments of Upwork haters... and why they're complete B.S.
Course link: http://www.upwork101.com
Aug 12, 2018
JMS335: How to Methodically Build Your Web Development Career and Deal With Bad Clients
What happens after you get the tech job? You've been doing it for 10 years. And, you start to feel like you're stagnating and questioning if this career is really for you. This is how (and why) you constantly progress your career.
Upwork course link: http://www.upwork101.com
Aug 11, 2018
JMS334: Upwork Is NOT a Scam So Stop Saying It Is
Freelancers still love to call Upwork a scam. But, it's just not. The difference between getting work and not has to do with YOU, not Upwork. Yeah, you probably don't wanna hear that, but it's true.
Freelancing on Upwork course: https://skl.sh/2OIxQrO
Jul 15, 2018
JMS333: Autopsy: Plain PHP Is Completely Useless
In this video, I break down my best-performing video from the week. For this email, I think the main reason it performed so well is the subject line. It was enough to pique interest and get people to click through. Then, the quick payoff in the first 2 paragraphs hook people in and got them to actually read the full email.
Jul 8, 2018
JMS332: Why Are Developers Still Learning PHP?
I was asked to answer this question over on Quora: "Why are people still learning PHP?" Sigh. Why are people still asking why are people still learning PHP?
But, one of the answers summed it up perfect.
Web development is a lot more regional than you might think. If you live in NYC or Silicon Valley, then sure... most start-ups aren't using PHP to build their app.
But, everywhere else?
In the freelance world?
PHP is still damn dominant. And, absolutely worth learning. In any case, in this podcast episode I go through that answer and give my thoughts on why PHP is still worth learning AND learning as your first server-side language.
Jul 2, 2018
JMS331: Developer Meat-Gazing
Back when I was just a lil' coding padawan, I had a serious case of code-envy. Facebook, when it first came out; WordPress, Drupal, Laravel, there was even this one called Dolphin for social networks.
All these amazing applications and frameworks.
These coders with their big, beautiful code.
And, I'd find myself gazing enviously at them.
"How in the hell am I ever going to compete with that?"
Then, one day, I got contacted randomly by a guy who asked me to build him a unique kind of e-commerce site. Something none of the big shopping cart applications of the time could do.
And so, I built it.
And, he was happy.
And, it was all kinda weird.
I didn't think it was possible, but it was.
And, I realized I didn't HAVE to compete with those guys.
Not like I had been thinking, anyway. Those guys had spent years getting to the point that they could code those applications. And, along the way, they'd probably built dozens of smaller applications just like the one I did...
For smalle…
Jul 1, 2018
JMS330: Worthless I.T. Degrees
Got this from Rik:
"The only thing that ever got my fire burning was a math teacher who off-line explained me this new thing called machine language... This was in 1983. Then I did what I was "supposed" to do, Industrial Engineering, (major in CAD/CAM) then MBA with focus on Information Management. Then a bunch of jobs as Management Consultant. In the mean time I kept learning how to do cool stuff with Basic, Lotus123 macros, then dbase4 then msaccess-vba, MySQL, and then PHP! So now 90% of my billable hours are for programming dynamic sites for companies. And they pay me! And I have so much to learn still... The point I am trying to make is, here I spent large part of capital on s!@# I never use. The programming I do is completely self taught."
What else is there to say?
I hear all these dingbats who love to drone on and on about how "necessary" a degree is when it comes to web development. Justifying all the benjamins they wasted. Truth this, you don't need it.
Not really.
If…
Jun 30, 2018
JMS329: Everyone I told this to laughed at me
In school, I was called a loser and told I'd never have any kind of success in life. When I first said I was going to make a living on the internet, everyone I told laughed at me. When I said, I wanted to learn how to code, they said, "No way".
Yet, all those things HAVE happened and more.
It's a curious thing.
The more someone tells you that you can't do something, the more likely you are to do it. So much so, I actually WANT people to tell me I can't do something. It gives me the motivation I need to prove them wrong.
My guess is you have your doubters, too.
People who laughed when you told them you were getting into this.
People who are just waiting for you to fail so they can say, "I told you so".
And, while you probably know you're supposed to ignore it and keep moving forward, anyway... still, all the pressure and doubt can feel like a knife being stabbed into your temple, at times.
Good.
I say DON'T ignore it.
Wallow in it.
Remember it.
Every last word.
Every snic…
Jun 28, 2018
JMS328: Why Are the Best Developers Broke?
Was watching this video from Clever Programmer called, "Why Are the Best Coders Broke?" It's about these coders he knows who've been coding for 20-30 years and are only charge 30/hr.
Then, this other guy he knows...
Who's been at it for just a couple years...
And, charges 150/hr.
So, what gives?
It's what I always tell you. The freelance world is 100% different than the "tech job" world. That's why you really shouldn't take freelance advice from developers who've never actually freelanced (shocker, I know).
They just don't get it.
At the end of day, clients don't care.
You could've been coding 1000 years...
Don't matter.
Can you deliver?
That's the bottom line.
NOW... it works the other way, too. Clients also don't really care if you've been coding for 30 days. Again, can you deliver? If you can... and you can demonstrate that in your marketing... Bob's your uncle!
You're set.
That should get you excited.
Because, you can get rolling with this as fast as you want to.
Ju…
May 21, 2018
JMS327: WordPress Jobs, How to Break Up With Clients and More
Replay of the Weekly Ask Me Anything. Questions included: what types of WordPress jobs can you get, how do you break up with a bad client, how to get known as a new freelancer and more.
Subscribe: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com
SkillShare 2-month FREE trial: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/skillshare
Apr 26, 2018
JMS326: Making the Transition From Tech Job to Freelancer
I believe there is a fundamental difference in thinking between developers who want to work a tech job and those who want to freelance. Different priorities, different values and very different ways of viewing the world.
So, when you realize you're in the wrong one... how do you make the transition from working a tech job and freelancing on your own? That was Wim's question and this episode is my answer.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/326
Become a Patron: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Apr 23, 2018
JMS325: I'm Breaking Up the Podcast
Changes are coming. Here's what's happening and what it means for this podcast going forward.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/325
Apr 21, 2018
JMS324: Ask Me Anything Replay
Replay of my weekly Ask Me Anything. Become a Patron: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Apr 19, 2018
JMS323: Freelancing 101 - Part 4 - How to Get Web Traffic to Your YouTube Video
This is the fourth installment of a 4-part tutorial series I’m doing, Freelancing 101: A Dead Simple Method to Get Your First Freelance Work. In this series, I’m walking you through the exact process I used to get my first freelance clients.
In this step, I’m going to show you how to get qualified traffic to the YouTube video you create in Part 3. Which means it’s time for a little guerrilla marketing.
A Spammer's Guide to Get Clients: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/spammer
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/323
Become a Patron: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Apr 18, 2018
JMS322: Freelancing 101 - Part 3 - How to Use YouTube to Sell Your Freelance Services
This is the third installment of a 4-part tutorial series I’m doing, Freelancing 101: A Dead Simple Method to Get Your First Freelance Work. In this series, I’m walking you through the exact process I used to get my first freelance clients.
In this step, I’m going to show you how to create a video to sell your freelance services on YouTube.
And, let’s start by tackling the elephant in the room…
Watch the audio editing video here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-i-master-for-18267629
Become a Patron here: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/322
Apr 17, 2018
JMS321: Freelancing 101 - Part 2 - Build Your Freelance Services Sales Page
This is the second installment of a 4-part tutorial series I’m doing, Freelancing 101: A Dead Simple Method to Get Your First Freelance Work. In this series, I’m walking you through the exact process I used to get my first freelance clients.
In this step, you're going to build your freelance services sales page.
And, the name of the game here is simplicity. You don't need a long, scrolling sales page or to do a bunch of selling and convincing. All that is going to happen before a potential client ever visits this page (we'll cover that in Part 3). Here we just need to focus on getting the quote request.
So, here's how to build this page...
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/321
Become a Patron: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Apr 16, 2018
JMS320: Freelancing 101 - Part 1 - How to Find Problems People Will Pay You to Solve
This is the first installment of a 4-part tutorial series I'm doing, Freelancing 101: A Dead Simple Method to Get Your First Freelance Work. In this series, I'm walking you through the exact process I used to get my first freelance clients. The nice thing about this method is you get to start slow and simple, get your feet wet and grow at your own pace. Instead of trying to land and then deliver on $3,ooo or $5,ooo or $15,000 projects right off the bat.
That can be scary as hell.
What I'm going to show you isn't. Yet, you can still make damn good money doing it.
But, with that said, lets jump into Part 1: How to Find Problems People Will Pay You to Solve. And, the key here is finding urgent problems you can solve for clients. The more urgent the problem, the easier it will be to get clients. So, here's what to do...
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/320
Become a patron: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Apr 13, 2018
JMS319: Friday AMA (Ask Me Anything)
Ask me anything. If you guys like these and keep showing up, I'll keep doing them.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/319
Support the show at: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Apr 12, 2018
JMS318: I'm Too Lazy to Write Code
These days happen. You wake up feeling like s!@# and don't wanna do anything... let alone code. But, if you don't, things could go to hell real quick. Here's what I do to kick myself in the arse and get moving... without feeling guilty about it.
The NO B.S. Guide to Get More Done: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/nobs
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/318
Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Free tutorials: https://johnsfreetuts.com
Apr 11, 2018
JMS317: The Military Approach to Learning How to Code
I got this YouTube comment from Raul:
"I cant thank you enough for this video. I've been a long time listener for your show on and off for around 3 years now, and I've been learning web development during that time. Back then It was struggle just to get to grips with CSS let alone JS or PHP, but I've always loved the idea of being a freelancer and I watched a lot of your early videos that gave basic principal tips on freelancing that I should have been applying . I've spent hundreds of dollars on online courses over the years because I fell into a shiny object [syndrome] and I became convinced that "If i buy just one more course" then I'll be good to go. I never touched most of those courses. I got to the point where I burned myself out trying to learn a lot of things that really had no relevance to what I should have been learning which was my full stack. As a result I had to take a year break from coding just to see if my efforts in a different field would work out better for me. Th…
Apr 10, 2018
JMS316: Screw It. Quit Your Day Job and Freelance
I got this response from Sir Joelsuf on EP314 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQCjYAn5wMs):
"I would actually say that might put someone at a disadvantage, especially since the temptation of giving up location independent income for returning to the 9-5 is really REALLY great. If you are committed to something like running your own business, I say that things will improve way quicker if you just burn the boats, quit that 9-5 and just get obsessed with it."
"Freelancing/self employment is a lifestyle change not just a career change and that is why most just abandon it and go back to the 9-5 after a year or so instead of taking the 2-3 years of full dedication to actually become established. They aren't patient or mentally tough enough."
This is my response.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/316
Support on Patreon: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Free tutorials at: https://johnsfreetuts.com
Apr 9, 2018
JMS315: Been Coding Forever, I Still Suck
I got this YouTube comment from Christoffer:
"I code every day, about 5 hours a day for over a year and my coding capacity is really small."
If you've ever felt this way, listen to this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/315
Support me on Patreon: https://johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Free tutorials: https://johnsfreetuts.com
Apr 7, 2018
JMS314: How Can I Freelance While Still Working a Full-Time Job?
Got this question from Luke:
"I’m contemplating the Upwork 101 course but not sure I’m ready. Stuck juggling a very busy job where I manage a small customer support team at a software company and my family. Time is tight! I’ve started one project with a friend, but it’s one we’re doing for free for another friend. A time tracking app for factory workers with php MySQL bootstrap etc on front end...... but taking the jump to start doing more is scary. I’ve got a very good salary now but work too hard.... freelancing is where I want to be but justifying it is hard. Any advice?"
Answer in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/314
Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Apr 5, 2018
JMS313: Moving On
Moving on from "What Happend to This Channel?" and the big change I'm making as a result.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/313
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc4Ktl02og8
Apr 3, 2018
JMS312: What Happened to This Podcast?
Do NOT support the show at: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Apr 2, 2018
JMS311: 7 Ways to Start Making Money On YouTube
I'm not one of these big YouTubers with millions of subscribers. I'm not a comedian or act like an idiot on my videos. Yet, I'm still able to make a decent living on YouTube and provide for my family. And, most of what I learned, I learned when it felt like my entire (YouTube) world was falling important. Here's what happened and the big lesson I learned about monetizing a YouTube channel. Plus, 7 different ways you can get started.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/311
Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Mar 30, 2018
JMS310: How to PROVE You're the Best Developer to Hire
Use the "secret" power of leverage to leap from making claims to hammering potentials clients and employers with so much proof they have no choice but to see you as the best developer to hire. AND, how to extract proof from even the smallest and most innocent-seeming experience and accomplishments.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/310
Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Mar 29, 2018
JMS309: How to Be Successful and Eliminate Self-Doubt
Knowledge is the key. But, there's one kind of knowledge, in particular, that trumps all others and YOU are the only person that can get it. Here's what to do.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/309
How Fear Can Kill Your Coding Career: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL4m--eXsH0
Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Mar 28, 2018
JMS308: Upwork 101 Discount ENDS Today!
The Upwork 101 $10 prices goes away at 11:59pm PST tonight. Go here to make sure you don't miss out: http://www.upwork101.com
Mar 27, 2018
JMS307: Where Are All the Good Upwork Jobs?
Where are all the Upwork jobs and clients willing to pay $60, $70 and $80/hour or more? They're there IF you know how to find them. This episode explain how (on a day-after-day basis).
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/307
How to Write Upwork Proposals: https://youtu.be/PCpANnfsNvU
Upwork 101: http://www.upwork101.com
Mar 26, 2018
JMS306: How to Get Lowball Clients on Upwork to Raise Their Rates
This is one of the things I hated about Upwork when I first got on... clients (and freelancers) who would constantly lowball every job. Then, the perfect storm hit and I came across a client and a project I KNEW was making a big mistake. And, I told them so. Then, after some back and forth, they actually hired me AND at my (higher) rate. Since then, I've developed what I did that day into a simple five-step plan for getting lowball clients to raise their rates (or ignore all the freelancers underbidding their project). Learn these five steps in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/306
Stop Clients From Lowballing You On Upwork: https://youtu.be/vEj9oNrjWoY
Upwork 101: http://www.upwork101.com
Mar 23, 2018
JMS305: What Your Upwork Proposal Looks Like to a Client
This is what a client on Upwork sees when you submit a proposal and the key changes you should make in how you write and submit your Upwork proposals.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/305
I Slaughtered This Guys Profile: https://youtu.be/RelT4aQX3V0
Upwork 101: http://www.upwork101.com
Mar 22, 2018
JMS304: Upwork Scammed Me
I, often, get comments like this when I talk about Upwork:
"What I have been noticing is that there are lots of fake jobs, fake clients and I am certain it is now a fraudulent site where most of the jobs are posted by. $5 for web design.... $3.30 for 1 psd design etc. And its true if you ask questions on job descriptions they dont bother to reply. Most of the jobs descriptions are two line of sentences and they ask do We have any questions. Its a scam, simply scam. Very few jobs are posted look decent, genuine but even you apply you never hear them."
Is it true? Answer in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/304
The Case Against Upwork: https://youtu.be/smn5LVGmyKw
Upwork 101: http://www.upwork101.com
Mar 21, 2018
JMS303: PewDiePie Is Dead Wrong About "Flexing"
In one of his latest videos, PewDiePie roasts YouTubers who "flex" in order to get views. Here's why that advice is dead wrong... for web developers and freelancers.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/303
Upwork 101: http://www.upwork101.com
Mar 20, 2018
JMS302: My Very First Upwork Project ($2191.78)
The very first project I landed on Upwork (then Elance-oDesk) paid me $2191.78. Here's what I discovered after months of struggling to get any work and how to apply it to your Upwork profile.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/302
Upwork 101: http://www.upwork101.com
Mar 19, 2018
JMS301: Can We Stop Obsessing Over "The Hustle", Please?
I love me some Gary Vee, but this "hustle" religion has gotten out of control. Can we stop obsessing over it? And, actually focus on what matters. So, you can put all that "hustle" to some actual use.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/301
Udemy promo link: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/march
Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Mar 16, 2018
JMS300: Thank You!
A big thank you for your support of the show through all the ups and downs.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/300
Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Mar 15, 2018
JMS299: How to Get Clients On Retainer
One of the big downsides of freelancing is getting consistent, stable income. One month, you can be up to your eyeballs with work and the next... nothing. And, it can be scary as hell to bounce from month to month like that. One way to deal with that is to get hired on retainer by your clients.
Now, for a lot of developers that sounds like a pipe dream. It certainly did to me.
Then, I pitched my first client on the idea. And, it was a lot easier than I imagined. Over the years, now, I've had several clients hire me on retainer and there's a set process for making this pitch. So, in this episode, I'm going to step you through that process so you can start moving more of your clients into hiring you on retainer and generate more consistent and stable income.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/299
Support the show on Patreon: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Upwork 101: https://www.upwork101.com
Mar 14, 2018
JMS298: The Exact PHP Functions You Need to Memorize to Be a Professional PHP Developer
Came across this question on Quora:
" If I want to be a professional PHP developer, then how many PHP functions do I need to know and memorize?"
So, I'm going to tell you the EXACT PHP functions you need to memorize to be a professional PHP developer.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/298
Udemy $11.99 deal: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/march
OOP course: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/oop
Mar 13, 2018
JMS297: 7 Ways to Make Money as a Developer
The obvious and not so obvious. Finding a good mix of active and passive income streams. Diversifying your income. And, how to know which of the incomes paths is the best for you.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/297
Udemy promo: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/march
PHP bundle: https://store.johnmorrisonline.com/product/the-ultimate-learn-php-bundle/
Mar 12, 2018
JMS296: The One Developer Skill That Trumps All Others
Got this from Douglas:
"Another excellent video. It's nice how you share so many important aspects of being a programmer that don't directly relate to the actual process of writing code. It brings a "fullness" to what you provide as an instructor. I've been feeling somewhat burned-out lately; but not for the reasons you've discussed here. I am more of an intermediate-level programmer who is still attempting to develop the skills I think necessary to be able to make web development an actual career. I've done much of the introductory work in learning the constructs of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, etc via many courses that I've taken, both in school and on-line. I've worked through numerous problems and case-studies successfully through this instruction. But what I haven't learned yet is how to actually solve new problems I may be faced with. I suppose I haven't yet learned how to think like a real programmer; how to analyze a problem, dissect it, lay out the steps necessary to solve it,…
Mar 9, 2018
JMS295: How to Cope With Burnout Syndrome
How to cope when you're feeling burnt out and, more importantly, how to avoid it in the first place. The year that finally broke me, how I recovered and what I do now to prevent it.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/295
Skillshare trial: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/skillshare
Mar 8, 2018
JMS294: How to Build a Portfolio For Back-End Developers
How do back-end developers build a portfolio? Screenshots of the interface? Upload the code itself? Put it on GitHub? Blather on ad nauseam about filter_var() and bind_param(). For us, it IS a bit different.
Having been a back-end developer for 12 years, I've figured out 3 things a back-end developer's portfolio MUST have. I explain them here in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/294
Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Mar 7, 2018
JMS293: Can I Go Straight Into Freelancing?
Got this question from Curious Truth on YouTube:
"Hey John, is it feasible to go from zero to successful freelancer without a traditional job in between? I've been told I should work towards getting a job first. Thank you."
The truth about this and the five fundamentals of freelancing inside this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/293
Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Mar 6, 2018
JMS292: Should I Do Free Client Work?
Got this question from Ole:
"Good video as allways, John. I have a question for you: Would you recommend working for free just to get job experience?"
This episode includes when you SHOULD, when you should NOT and the rules you need to follow if you do.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/292
Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Mar 5, 2018
JMS291: Be DUMB With Your Development Career Choices
Yes! Be dumb. Sometimes, dumb is right. And, you can try to be too cute with how you plan your career and life... and end up looking back 10 years from now and realizing you wasted all that time pursuing something that makes you miserable... because it seemed like the "smart" thing to do. I'll show you what I mean and how to figure out the right way forward in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/291
Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Mar 2, 2018
JMS290: More Believability = More Influence = More Money
They don't believe you. It's simple. The more they believe you, the more influence you have over them, the more you get what you deserve. Clients, co-workers, potential employers, friends, family...
Doesn't matter.
Believability leads to influence.
Influence leads to power.
Power leads to getting what you want.
This is how to make it almost impossible for others not to believe everything you say and do. Internalize it and watch how your life changes.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/290
Mar 1, 2018
JMS289: Overt Transparency - Learn This to Get More Upwork Jobs Starting Today
To get hired, a potential client first has to trust you. You will NOT get hired on Upwork or anywhere else until you've established, at least, a basic level of trust. The common advice you'll get to do that is that you have to "build rapport". This is all true. But, often, you'll never get told exactly how to do build rapport. One effective method is what I call "Overt Transparency". I learned this selling cars. Not from my mentors in that industry, mind you. But, by going against what they said, getting myself in a bunch of trouble and remembering that it's the client who rules the day... not my snobby sales manager.
Anyway, I show what it is and how to implement in in your freelancing in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/289
Upwork 101: http://www.upwork101.com
Feb 28, 2018
JMS288: Why I Pimp WordPress So Hard
This is my WordPress story and why I believe it's such a great opportunity for aspiring web developers.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/288
Course link: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/wordpresscourse
Feb 27, 2018
JMS287: Exactly What You'll Learn In My WordPress Plugin Course
No mincing words. Today's episode is a blatant pitch for my new WordPress course. But, if you're at all interested in learning how to build WordPress plugins, here's exactly what's inside the course.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/287
Feb 26, 2018
JMS286: 3 Legitimate Reasons Why Startups Fail
A lot of developers want to create a startup or work for a startup... or work for a startup then start a startup. You get the point... startups are often viewed as the "golden ticket".
But, I try to provide little sobriety...
Because... numbers vary... but, 60-90% of startups fail. There's nothing worse than investing all your time and energy into something, banking on it being your future and then it falls out from underneath you.
Sure, it can be an adventure.
But, some of you have families. You can't afford an adventure. And, you still have to put a roof over your head and food in your belly. So, it's important to know what you're getting into and plan a solid future.
Here's some things you can look for.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/286
Feb 23, 2018
JMS285: 3 Common WordPress Plugin-Building Mistakes PHP Developers Make
In yesterday's episode, I mentioned that I've seen really great PHP developers who ended up being pretty bad WordPress plugin developers. Today, I'm going to share three of the more common mistakes PHP developers make when building WordPress plugins and what you should do instead.
https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/285
Feb 22, 2018
JMS284: How Much PHP Do You Need to Be a WordPress Developer?
This is a pretty common question I get. It's probably a lot less than you think or the snobs and know-it-alls out there will tell you. Of course, the phrase "be a WordPress developer" is pretty subjective. So, I'm going to tackle "how much PHP do you need to know to build a WordPress plugin". Because, generally, if you know enough PHP to build a plugin... you can probably build a theme. And, it's a little bit more objective. Anyway, I lay out it all out in this episode and tell you the story of my very first WordPress plugin and what it lead to for me.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/284
Feb 20, 2018
JMS283: Make Money With WordPress Plugins
Here's what all the WordPress haters miss and why I chuckle when I hear them ranting and raving about how "awful" WordPress is.
WordPress Course: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/wordpresscourse
Show Notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/283
Feb 19, 2018
JMS282: I'm a Fraud
How to deal with impostor syndrome.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/282
Feb 16, 2018
JMS281: Revenge
My story.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/281
Feb 15, 2018
JMS280: How Do You Know When You Know Enough to Be a Developer?
How do I know when I know enough to become a developer? To go from learning how to code to getting paid to code. This is a crucial point in your career. Everything you want out of life is ahead of you... you just have to get over this one hurdle. But, the fear can be debilitating.
Well, here's a little tough love and kick in the butt to help you get over it... PLUS, the only thing you can do to ease the fear and make getting over this hurdle a bit easier.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/280
Feb 14, 2018
JMS279: 3 Ways to Land Your First Freelance Gig
Landing your first freelance gig is a game-changer. The confidence you'll get from now knowing you can do this... it sets you "free" so to speak. But, how do you do it? That's the trick, eh? Well, here's three simple ways you can quickly get your first freelance gig (and use to get plenty more clients after that).
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/279
Feb 13, 2018
JMS278: WordPress or Laravel? Are CMSs or Frameworks the Future of Web Development?
Do CMSs or frameworks have the most future potential? Is there one you should invest more of your time in versus the other? Is learning one a complete waste of time? This is sort of like asking is the Ford F-150 or the combustion engine the future of automobile development? I explain in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/278
Feb 12, 2018
JMS277: 7 Steps to Generate Consistent Passive Income
Freelancing is great. Working a tech job, doing what you love and are passionate about is great. But, ultimately, the way you "break free" and create financial independence is through passive income. Here's seven things I've learned (the hard) way on how to do that.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/277
Feb 9, 2018
JMS276: Upwork Secrets
Eight little Upwork quirks most freelancers will never know.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/276
Feb 8, 2018
JMS275: Make More Money as a Full-Stack Developer... Kind Of
Do full-stack developers make more money? Is "full-stack" even a real thing? If so, how do I become one so I can make more? The data is clear... there are scenarios where being a full-stack developer makes a difference and you'll earn (up to 32,000/yr on overage) more. But, there's also scenarios where it makes zero difference. I'll show you both in this episode and what to do to become a full-stack developer.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/275
Feb 7, 2018
JMS274: How Do You Know When You're a Senior Level Developer?
Saw this question on Quora:
"How do you decide If you are a senior or mid-level developer? What is the main difference with a senior and a mid-level developer?"
Thing is... it's NOT subjective like most developers think. Here's the data that makes the difference clear.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/274
Feb 6, 2018
JMS273: Can I Make Money Building WordPress Websites?
I saw this question on Quora:
"I want to finally start my first business. I have created several websites using WordPress and I really love this CMS. I was thinking about starting “web development” company, which would focus on creating websites based on WordPress for small businesses. Do you think it's viable thing to do?" Here's my answer.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/273
Feb 5, 2018
JMS272: Make 50K a Year Freelancing
I was asked (paraphrasing):
"How can I make 50k/year, working 5 hours/day or less as freelancer?"
This is the answer.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/272
Feb 2, 2018
JMS271: Will PHP Die In 2018?
I was asked to answer this question on Quora:
"Will PHP die in 2018?"
I've been through this before. We know the answer is "no". But, let me tackle it from a different angle to hopefully put this to rest once and for all. Plus, let's address the real issue behind this question. The insecurity that's driving it all and how to stop focusing on the wrong things so you can take advantage of the opportunities in front of you right now... instead of always worrying about some future boogeyman.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/271
Feb 1, 2018
JMS270: How I Get Website Traffic
I was asked to answer this question on Quora:
"What is the best technique to get more traffic to my website?"
Obviously, this is a big question and lots of people clamoring to answer it. And, I don't claim to be an SEO expert, but I can share what I do... that lets me run a 6-figure business, full-time from home... without some big marketing or SEO team. Or, paying an SEO expert thousands a month to do it for me. And, more importantly, it's simple and easy to do so you're not spending hours flirting with Google to get a little traffic.
Anyway, here's what I know.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/270
Jan 31, 2018
JMS269: How to Deal With Problem Clients (or Bosses)
How do you deal with problem clients? What can you do or say to solve conflicts that WILL come up? How do you stand your ground without risking your livelihood? Fortunately (for you) I've learned some of these answers the hard way. Here's those stories and what you can learn from them. And, the #1 thing you can do to prevent major conflicts from coming or work through them if they do.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/269
Jan 30, 2018
JMS268: What's An Expensive Hourly Rate For a Freelance Developer?
I was asked to answer this question from Sean on Quora:
"What's considered an expensive hourly rate for a freelance web designer/front-end web developer? I've seen designers charging upwards of $360/hour, while I've also seen designers charging downwards of $20/hour (USD)."
There's several things to talk about here. First, what is considered "expensive" and what's considered "reasonable" when it comes to web development and/or design? How do you figure out what that number is for what YOU do? What if that number is lower than you want? What can you do to charge more? What's the difference between the developer/designer who charges $20/hour versus the one who charges $360/hour? All of that is answered in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/268
Jan 29, 2018
JMS267: Will Wix (WordPress, AI, Etc) Replace Developers?
I got this question from Rony in reference to Wufoo Forms:
"Will stuff like this put coders out of business?"
It could be Wufoo or Wix, WordPress, Weebly, A.I. and others... but will these things eventually put developers out of work? TLDR: no. But, here's why and what you need to do in order to ALWAYS outcompete these kinds of software.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/267
Jan 26, 2018
JMS266: Should I Learn PHP or Node.JS?
Does PHP or Node.js pay better? Which has more job opportunities? Which one is better for freelancing? What if I want to go the enterprise route? Also, which has better performance? Which one is used by more websites? And, ultimately, how do I decide which one I should learn? All those questions answered in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/266
Jan 25, 2018
JMS265: Is Freelancing on Upwork Worth My Time?
Is Upwork worth your time? If so, what can you do to earn as much as possible without spending every waking hour trying to get clients? I'll show the hard numbers and examples from real Upwork freelancers making 200K, 300K and more.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/265
Jan 24, 2018
JMS264: Is Front-End Development Still a Good Career In 2018?
Is front-end development still a good career choice in 2018 and beyond? What do you need to focus on to be successful as a PURE front-end developer? What should you do to set yourself apart and get paid at the top-end of what front-end developers make? All those answers in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/264
Jan 23, 2018
JMS263: How to Get Your Upwork Profile Approved (Even After It's Been Rejected)
Got this from Shabti:
"I was learning your course today and I was going through the upwork section step by step to make a profile and I submitted my application. One hour later, they sent me this email, saying: Unfortunately, at this time there are already many freelancers with a similar skillset to yours and we cannot accept your application etc etc. My question is: has it always been like this on upwork and if so, how can I get around this?"
The key here is to understand a) this is a good thing and b) what Upwork is ultimately after. There's a good reason they rejected you. Once you understand what it is, not only can you easily re-work your profile to get it approved, but also know exactly what to do to build a client-getting Upwork profile.
I explain it all in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/263
Jan 22, 2018
JMS262: Iraq and How to Beat Impostor Syndrome
I got this comment on YouTube:
"You said that we probably at one point our selves have stopped learning Code because of how difficult it is. Damn man that is so true I've been coding for a few years now and I feel that by doing so I've only prolonged my growth as a Developer Just recently I got a taste of the muney doing some freelance work and its really kick-started me to improve my skills and helped get rid of most of my imposter syndrome but I'm kinda grateful that I'm just getting into this field at the right time :)"
I hear this a lot. But, impostor syndrome has a simple cure. When I was deployed to Iraq, I worked in a hospital. I wasn't a doctor or even a medic. And, I feared the day I'd have to work on a patient all by myself. Would I panic? Did I know what I was doing? Would I hurt more than I helped?
Then, one day it happened. And, I learned the truth.
Here's that story and how it'll help you deal with impostor syndrome.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/262
Jan 19, 2018
JMS261: How High Will Web Developer Salaries Get In 2018?
How high (or low) are web developer salaries going to go in 2018? What languages are going to pay the best? Which have the most available jobs? How do I break into web development and get an IT job? I've gotten all these questions lately, so here's by "uber-episode" answering all your web developer salary questions.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/261
Jan 18, 2018
JMS260: How to Get Web Development Work
Got this question from Chris on YouTube:
"My question John, is do you get jobs/customers from Twitter, Facebook, and your blog (that you mentioned)? I already consider myself a Dev, even though I've only done one professional job which I fell into accidentally. I've never advertised, and although I have a Twitter acct (and F.B.) I've never used them as a tool for business. My main concern now is how to get jobs. I'm virtually clueless on how to go about doing this. Any advice?"
Just like with learning how to code, I think you gotta understand the macro before you can master the micro. I cover that in this episode and show you the easiest and most foolproof way to get clients.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/260
Jan 17, 2018
JMS259: Do You Fully Realize the Opportunity You're Sitting On?
It's hard to put in words how big the opportunity you're sitting on as someone interested in learning to code. I just wonder if you fully realize and see what's coming. What we're experiencing now is just the beginning and you have the opportunity to profit from it for the next 30, 40, 50 years. But, there will be competition. Here's how to maximize that opportunity, compete and win as this industry explodes.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/259
Jan 16, 2018
JMS258: The Simplicity Trap
I got this comment on my podcast episode, How to Make an Extra $1000 a Month:
"I will give you my honest review of this podcast. 80% of this is fluff, and basically teaching people how to count to 1000, breaking down to show how 1K is not a big deal. Nobody will benefit much from this. Imagine if you were talking about sources where clients are desperate for certain kind of code, and what freelancers need to know, before being able to do it. If you are talking about freelance places like Upwork, very often programmers will bid much, much lower than $25."
This is what I call the "simplicity trap" and it can be quite insidious. It'll keep you from taking actions that can have a tremendous impact on your life and career. I also cover how to deal with all the low bids over on Upwork.Â
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/258
Jan 15, 2018
JMS257: The 3 Ways to Make Money In 2018 and Beyond
There are three ways you're going to be able to make money, as a developer, in 2018 and beyond. The key is knowing the best time to exploit each opportunity and what you need to have success in doing so. In this episode, I'll show you what those three ways are, when to leverage each and what I'm doing in my own business to adjust to all this.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/257
Jan 12, 2018
JMS256: Poverty Is a Choice
It's sort of taboo, these days, but I know plenty of developers are out there, right now, struggling with being broke. Up late, racking their brain, trying to figure out what they're gonna do. Pissed off, frustrated and terrified this is how it's always gonna be. Well, it doesn't have to be. But, you ARE gonna have to change the way you think about things. You're gonna have to change the things you let motivate and control you. And, it won't be easy. In this lesson, I share what those things are and what I changed to finally escape poverty myself.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/256
Jan 11, 2018
JMS255: How to Make an Extra $1000 Per Month
It's easy to get caught up in the big numbers online businesspeople throw around, but never underestimate the impact an extra $1,000/month can have on your life. Here's how to "do the math" and actually build a plan for getting there.
Show notes at: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/255
Jan 10, 2018
JMS254: Learn These Languages In This Order
What languages should you learn to code and in what exact order? That can be one of the more confusing things to figure out when you get into web development... with so many options and paths you can take. But, I believe there are "core" languages everybody should learn before expanding into the latest and greatest framework of the month. And, I do believe there's an ideal order in which to learn them. So, if I were training an employee this is what I'd have them do.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/254
Jan 8, 2018
JMS253: Learning to Code For Non-Developers
This one is for you non-developers... who aren't trying to get hired at a tech company or take on clients, but just want to get your own site built. The one big thing I've learned over the years that'll help you more quickly and efficiently get your sites built.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/253
Jan 5, 2018
JMS252: Project-Based Courses Are a Mistake
If you're only learning "via projects" you're doing yourself a disservice. Mastery means going beyond what's "fun" or "exciting" and mastering fundamentals most coders simply won't. Here's what to do instead.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/252
Jan 4, 2018
JMS251: Why Do I Hate HTML?
I got this funny question, "Why do I hate HTML?" and my immediate thought was it comes down to what kind of developer you are. We all have different strengths, passions, skills, desires, values, beliefs and so forth. Those influence what you like doing and will be more naturally good at. But, you could be 1 of 3 kinds of developers. Find out which one you are in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/251
Jan 2, 2018
JMS250: How to Write New Year's Resolutions You'll Actually Keep
New Year's Resolutions have become a kind of global running joke. Every year, everybody makes them, nobody keeps them, we all know that's exactly how it's going to go and we sorta snicker at the whole thing. I mean, how often do you hear someone say, "Yeah, I made this New Year's Resolution and my life changed forever". It's almost laughable.
I believe that's because the WAY most people set their resolutions (and goals, in general) set them up to fail. Of course, there's a better way to do it so you'll create New Year's Resolutions you'll actually keep and do the work to make changes in your life.
So, if you want to get serious about it, listen to this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/250
Jan 1, 2018
JMS249: My Predictions for 2018
My two big predictions for 2018 and how to capitalize on the opportunities.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/249
Dec 29, 2017
JMS248: What Should You Charge For Your Services?
How do you figure out what to charge for your web development services? Truth is, there's no one set price you can charge for a particular service. "It depends"... is the ultimate answer. But, there IS a process you can follow to figure it out. And, that process is not only simple but will produce a price you can be confident in... knowing you're charging a reasonable price, but not getting underpaid. I walk you through that process in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/248
Dec 28, 2017
JMS247: What's Your Plan for 2018?
It's almost 2018. Hope and New Year's Resolutions abound. But, it's kind of a crock of s!@#, isn't it? Did you keep any of your resolutions from last year? The year before? What's the point if you don't ever keep them? Unless, you have a plan... resolutions are pointless. This is my plan for 2018... what's yours?
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/247
Dec 27, 2017
JMS246: Is Bitcoin a Bubble?
Is Bitcoin a bubble? Well, what IS a bubble? How do you determine if a financial asset is IN a bubble? And, does Bitcoin fit the criteria? Answers to all that in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/246
Dec 26, 2017
JMS245: What Object-Oriented Programming Is NOT
Object-oriented programming is more than knowing how to write a class. It's a completely different way of thinking about how you build your applications. For those of us who have to make the jump from procedural to object-oriented programming, it can feel like you're re-learning how to code all over again. This episode will help... by getting you clear on what OOP is, what it's not and what you need to do to start "thinking OOP".
Show notes here: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/245
Dec 22, 2017
JMS244: 3 Ways to Use Upwork to Build Your Freelance Business
Upwork, done properly, is a stepping stone. You'll want to get off it and onto generating your business from your own website as quick as possible so you can get paid more and deal with higher "quality"clients. Here's three ways to do that.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/244
Dec 20, 2017
JMS243: PHP Class Constructor and Object-Oriented Programming Tutorial With Examples
Full OOP course here: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/oop
In this object-oriented programming tutorial, we dig into constructors... what they're for, when to use them, adding variables and more... with example code.
Dec 16, 2017
JMS242: How to Create a Session-Based Login Form in PHP
In my latest course, How to Create a Secure, PHP Session-Based Login Script, I got knee-deep in session-based login and all the different ways you can do it, security concerns and the like. So, I wanted to share with you the "guts" of any login script. What it actually means to be "logged in" and how to write a simple login script.
Source code here: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/242
Dec 14, 2017
JMS241: The 7 "Plus Principles" to Systematically Persuade Clients to Hire You
Every element of every single thing a client sees about you... they're using it to evaluate whether to hire you or not. And, it's not good enough to just beat anyone else bidding on those same jobs. That's why so many jobs on Upwork go unhired. You have to first break the client's "will hire" threshold AND then beat out everyone else.
Thankfully, there are 7 "Plus Principles" you can use to up your value in the client's mind, break through that threshold and get hired. We'll cover those in this episode.
Show notes and sources: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/241
Dec 13, 2017
JMS240: Secure User Authenticaion and Cryptographically Secure Tokens in PHP
A common problem in PHP is creating cryptographically secure tokens for user authentication. Think "remember me" and password reset features. Functions like rand(), mt_rand() and uniqid() simply aren't enough. And, without "resource-improbable" tokens... it's only a matter of time for a hacker to break your authentication and get int your application.
Fortunately, PHP 5.6 and 7 have added the necessary functions for us to creating cryptographically secure tokens, prevent timing attacks and mitigate data hacks. That latest in all this in this episode.
Show notes and sources: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/240
Dec 12, 2017
JMS239: Object-Oriented Programming - Class, Object, Property, Method
What is Object-Oriented Programming? It's much more than just knowing how to write a class. In this episode, classes, objects, properties and methods and what OOP really is.
Show notes and sources: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/239
Dec 11, 2017
JMS238: Are WordPress Websites a Worthless Commodity?
People love to call things they don't like "plug and play" or a "commodity". Here's what to ask to see if they really know they're talking about, how ANYTHING can be a commodity and how not to fall into that trap.
Show notes a sources: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/238
Dec 8, 2017
JMS237: Want to Start a YouTube Channel But Scared to Get Started?
Every freelancer needs to start a YouTube channel. Period. I'll tell you why to start one sooner rather than later and how to get around everything that scares you away from doing it.
Show notes and sources: https://www.johnmorrissshow.com/237
Dec 7, 2017
JMS236: Anatomy of a $400K Upwork Profile
In this episode, we break down five Upwork profiles, all with over $100K in total earnings and one over $400K. We'll find the trends and give you insights into how to write your profile to get more freelance work.
Show notes and sources: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/236
Dec 5, 2017
JMS235: The Science of Dopamine and Persuading Clients to Hire You
The science of dopamine and its link to desire, believability and fear -- and how you can use it get more client work by getting clients to pay more attention to you, believe you more and naturally feel more comfortable working with you.
Show notes and sources:
https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/235
Dec 4, 2017
JMS234: Patience and Achieving What You Want In Life Faster
How do you get what you want in life faster? How can you speed this up? What role do distractions play? Can trying to go fast actually slow you down? And, how can being more patient actually make things happen faster. All inside this episode.
Show notes:
https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/234
Dec 1, 2017
JMS233: Is It Worth Learning WordPress In 2018?
I guess WordPress pissed some people off? I've seen a rush of "WordPress is worthless" videos pop up lately. Here's the truth and if you should focus on it in 2018?
Show notes page: http://www.johnmorrisshow.com/233
Nov 30, 2017
JMS232: The Secret to Writing Persuasive Bios in Aristotle's Theory of Communication
What exactly should you write in your bios and overviews, resumes, etc... to convince potential clients or employers that you are a developer worth hiring? Aristotle gave us the answer over 2300 years ago.
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/232
Nov 29, 2017
JMS231: How to Be More Creative
I believe creativity is the single most important skill you can learn. And, it IS a skill... not some magical thing you're born with (psychologists agree). In this episode, we go inside the science of creativity and process for creating it on command.
Store: https://store.johnmorrisonline.com/
Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/231
Nov 28, 2017
JMS230: Lessons For Freelancers From YouTube Adpocalypse
It's happening again. Round 337 of YouTube Adpocalypse. The latest in what's happening and the lessons learned for freelancers. Including, how I changed my entire approach because of it.
Course link: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/spammer
Nov 27, 2017
JMS229: The 8 Elements of Trust
Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, virtually every Fortune 500 CEO... they'll all tell you trust, not money, is the currency of business and life. But, how? How do you establish and systematically build trust with potential clients so you can land more jobs and get more work? I'll show you in this episode.
Nov 22, 2017
JMS228: Leveraging Thankfulness to Crank Up Your Motivation
The science behind thankfulness and how to use it to crank up your motivation and eliminate stress.
Here are all the mentioned links:
Psychology Today article:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/two-takes-depression/201211/how-gratitude-combats-depression
Enhancing well-being and alleviating depressive symptoms with positive psychology interventions: a practice-friendly meta-analysis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19301241
Counting blessings in early adolescents: An experimental study of gratitude and subjective well-being: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022440507000386
Nov 21, 2017
JMS227: How to Get Traffic, Leads and Clients When Noone Knows Who You Are
I've found the hardest part for most developers is getting started... those first few clients. In this episode, I'll show you the "slimy" tactics I used to get going and how you can use them ethically to get more IT work.
Subscribe, find past episodes and learn how to get Module 1 of my PHP 101 course FREE at: http://www.johnmorrisshow.com
Nov 20, 2017
JMS226: Is Bitcoin Worth It?
Bitcoin is everywhere right now. It's even found its way into our little corner of the web... so, let's tackle it. Is it worth paying attention to... or is it techie fan-boys hoping and wishing.
Subscribe and get Module 1 of my PHP 101 course for free here: http://www.johnmorrisshow.com/start-here
Nov 13, 2017
JMS225: Ryan Carson - How to Get an IT Job WITHOUT a College Degree
I sat down with Ryan Carson, the CEO founder of Treehouse, to have him share his experience and expertise on getting an amazing IT job without a college degree.
You can learn more about Treehouse at http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/treehouse
Nov 10, 2017
JMS224: How I Get Shit Done
I'm not a natural "organizer" or planner and I struggled for a number of years to really be productive. Then, I discovered this little morning routine and it changed everything. So, here's what I figured out.
Nov 6, 2017
JMS223: Legacy
Thoughts on legacy and the things that really matter. Hint: it's NOT the code.
Nov 3, 2017
JMS222: My Interview With Bojan Durmic
Bojan Durmic tells us what he changed to go from getting a response from 1 out of every 30 clients to 2 out of every 3... on Upwork.
Nov 2, 2017
JMS221: The State of the Podcast
This is where I'm at with the podcast and where I'm going from here.
Oct 3, 2017
JMS210: Coding advice from a certified gangster
How getting shot changed 50 Cent's entire perspective on life and how it applies to aspiring developers.
Jul 17, 2017
JMS200: How to deal with negative people in your web development career
How should you handle all the trolls and negative people and feedback you'll run into during your coding career? Sage advice from the uber successful.
Here's the special discount link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/july
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jul 14, 2017
JMS199: Last day
Time to decide
Here's the special discount link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/special
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jul 13, 2017
JMS198: Dumb as f!@# for my Codecademy advice?
Well. I guess I kicked up a storm yesterday with my thoughts on Codecademy. Am I dumb as f!@# for it?
Here's the special discount link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/special
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jul 12, 2017
JMS197: The problem with Codecademy
Got this from Kirk:
"So far I have gone through the first 2 tutorials in the 1st module and I can say it is making it so much clearer to understand. I have spent many mind numbing hours looking for an understanding of this stuff… All the other stuff I have read about php and html and css, and javascript, and mysql, and so on and so forth have left me not knowing or understanding how to put it all together. This brought me to frustration… Heck even the codecademy never really explained it. They just have you regurgitate what to type until you get it right, but never really explain why you are doing it as clear as you do… Thank you for this site and training. Keep it up whatever you do."
We discuss.
Here's the special discount link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/special
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jul 11, 2017
JMS196: How to Create a CSV file using PHP
Create a CSV file from an array using PHP.
Here's the special discount link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/special
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jul 10, 2017
JMS195: PHP Sessions
How to use sessions in PHP
Here's the special discount link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/special
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jul 6, 2017
JMS194: How I beat my drinking habit
My completely unprofessional opinion on how to overcome your bad habits.
Here's the book link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/resilience
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jul 5, 2017
JMS193: Two jobs in one week after making an Upwork profile change
It's easy to hear something and immediately dismiss it, because it doesn't fit with your current ideas about that topic. But, if you're currently not having success, it's probably BECAUSE of those current ideas. To change your results...
Here's the Patreon link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 29, 2017
JMS192: What the hell should I specialize in?
A lot of freelancers get they need to specialize, but have the same question Chris does: "what the hell do I specialize IN?". Good question. Here's the answer.
Here's the Patreon link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 27, 2017
JMS191: Use YouTube to get more freelance clients
The biggest question I get by far is "how do I get more freelance clients?" Well, YouTube is a great way. Here's why you should seriously consider using it.
Here's the Patreon link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 26, 2017
JMS190: The web design lesson I learned the hard way
One of the more embarrassing moments of my web design career... and this client was huge. I was sure he was going to end my career on Twitter. Here's what happened.
Here's the course link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/responsive
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 21, 2017
JMS189: We're at the end
Last chance to get in.
Here's the Udemy link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bootcamp
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 20, 2017
JMS188: What about community college to learn how to code?
Should spend the money on a community college to learn how to code?
Here's the Udemy link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bootcamp
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 19, 2017
JMS187: Should you join a coding bootcamp?
Here's how to figure out if you're a good fit for a coding bootcamp or not... before you waster your money.
Here's the Udemy link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bootcamp
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 17, 2017
JMS185: How to erase your doubts about making it in web development
It was a fateful day in Texas when I learned how to instantly eradicate all my doubts about making it in web development and be driven to make it happen no matter what silly nonsense creeped into my head.
Here's the Udemy link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/june
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 15, 2017
I got called out on my Udemy obsession
My rebuttal.
Here's the Udemy link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/june
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 14, 2017
How to learn how to code
Three things you need to do... find out what they are inside.
Here's the Udemy link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/june
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 13, 2017
How I handled failing on my first web design client
It was my first paid client and I ended up flaking out. It crushed me, but this is what I did to recover and the stupid obvious way you can make sure it doesn't happen to you.
Here's the Patreon link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 12, 2017
Why it took me five years to learn PHP
In those five years, I worked the night-shift at a window factory, got hung up on dozes of times a day as a telemarketer and a bunch of other nightmare jobs... this is what kept me (and probably) from making coding my full-time career.
Here's the PHP 101 link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 9, 2017
How I lost my web design business
The web changed and I didn't adapt quick enough. So, I lost my entire web design business. Here's the whole story to keep it from happening to you.
Here's the Patreon link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 8, 2017
How I turned the tables on Upwork's "evil" algorithms
You can twist Upwork's supposed "evil" algorithms to your advantage so you can suck in all the clients and all the work. Here's how I did it.
Here's the Patreon link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 7, 2017
Freelancing is NOT a numbers game
I'm thinking I was a little harsh on this, but so many freelancers approach it this way. It's only a numbers game if you make it that way (and want to be miserable).
Here's the Patreon link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 5, 2017
I just got called on my Upwork BS
The clients on Upwork are desperate... so says one YouTuber. Here's the uncomfortable truth.
Here's the Patreon link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 2, 2017
The case against Upwork
Here's why a lot of developers swear they'll never get work on Upwork again.
Here's the Patreon link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Jun 1, 2017
How Levi got hired in just one year
He got hired to build an online order entry system within just a year of starting to learn how to code. How he did it in this episode.
Here's the Patreon link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
May 31, 2017
This is why my wife hates me
More importantly, the hard changes you'll need to make to get the IT career and life you're after.
Here's the Patreon link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
May 30, 2017
How to get more IT jobs by erecting a big, beautiful wall around potential clients
I mean the best wall. The biggest wall. It's gonna be beautiful. You'll love it... because you'll get better, higher-paying, easer-to-work-with clients.
Here's the Patreon link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
May 26, 2017
I just slaughtered this guy's Upwork profile
He DID ask for it. But, it's a great lesson in how to build your profile to be more believable and more relevant so you can get more jobs on Upwork.
Here's the Patreon link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
May 25, 2017
This is the end
All good things must come to an end...
Here's the Udemy link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/may
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
May 24, 2017
The mobsters who helped build IBM's software
According the legend, they hired some coders to build it and it become the flagship product in that industry. Here's the story.
Here's the Udemy link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/may
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
May 23, 2017
Nobody cares about your code
Most developers speak the wrong languages to their clients, bosses, etc. And it costs them referrals, promotions, and repeat business. Here's what you should say.
Here's the Udemy link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/may
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
May 22, 2017
How to become a Nostradamus of code (so you can get more IT jobs)
Clients lie. Bosses and customers, too. They'll tell you one thing, but mean another. Here's how to read them and get the truth so you can get more referrals, positive reviews, repeat business and, ultimately, more IT jobs.
Here's the Udemy link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/may
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
May 19, 2017
Boy did I kick the coder's nest
People actually went to the original video, found the comment and had a "chat" with the guy. What come of it is an important lesson in getting paid to code.
Here's the Udemy link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/may
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Photo by:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/facing-my-life/
May 18, 2017
YouTuber calls me a scammer
He didn't agree with my advice on how to learn to code faster... so it devolved to this. Here's my "controversial" opinion and why he's dead wrong.
Here's the Udemy link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/may
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Photo by:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/a2gemma/
May 17, 2017
Is this all I'm ever going to be?
I was 21. Making more money than I'd ever imagined I would. On the cusp of being promoted... and I walked away from it all because of this haunting thought I couldn't escape.
Here's the Digital Dads podcast episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/dd11
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
May 16, 2017
Check out this obnoxiously blatant sales pitch
Check out this obnoxiously blatant sales pitch... it might actually convince you...
Here's the discount link:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/may
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
May 15, 2017
The #1 thing he looks for in new developers
He tests every new developer he gets and this is the #1 thing he looks for. If you wanna know how to move up quickly in any organization, listen to this episode.
Get the the interview at:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
May 12, 2017
How to position yourself as the perfect hire for any IT job
Businesses take shortcuts... even in hiring. Here's how to take advantage of those shortcuts to make you look like the perfect hire for any IT job.
Get the Patreon deets here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
May 11, 2017
When a client says make it "intuitive"
"I'll know it when it feels right". Resist the urge to give your client a V8 to the forehead, because there actually is a science to this and it's easier than you might think.
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Article mentioned:
https://articles.uie.com/design_intuitive/
May 10, 2017
They wouldn't let me quit
I walked out in the middle of a work day, insulted the CEO and they still wanted me to come back... all because of my resume and interview. Here's how it happened.
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
May 9, 2017
How coding almost killed me
I ballooned to almost 290 pounds, my back got so bad I could barely sit down longer than a few minutes... but when my left arm went numb, I knew I had to make a change. Here's what I learned.
Subscribe to the podcast here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Photo: "Dead Pixels" by Damien du Toit:
https://flic.kr/p/nhMn9
May 8, 2017
Making Mondays NOT Suck
Feeling it today? Here's a little Monday kick-in-the-butt... and how to make them suck less... permanently.
Subscribe here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
May 5, 2017
JMS158: Why some developers get paid more
Some developers seem to make bank effortlessly while others scratch, claw and fight just to make pennies. What does the one know that the others don't? Listen to find out.
Learn more about the Patreon perks here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Get the Udemy deal here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/may
Subscribe here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Apr 5, 2017
JMS157: Nerd Envy
Nerd envy and how to use it, the case FOR a CS degree and coding lessons from an angry teacher.
Get the Udemy deal here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/april
Learn more about Rob's course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/cwdc
Subscribe here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast
Mar 19, 2017
JMS156: If You Don't Know C#, You're Not a REAL Web Developer
So says Jason on YouTube. I respond. Plus, while I'll never shower with horses again AND the valuable gift my first client gave me.
Learn more about Rob's course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/cwdc
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunes
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
http://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideo
Feb 23, 2017
JMS155: The PewDiePie Scandal and the Future of Web Development
What does it mean when a lone-wolf YouTuber takes on the largest newspaper in the US and wins? Serious implications for us web developers. I show you the numbers and why the PewDiePie "scandal" is the canary in the coal mine.
Learn more about the PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunes
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
http://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideo
Feb 13, 2017
JMS154: How to Escape the Website Design Commoditization Trap
Are web designers and developers becoming obsolete? Here's how to keep from being a low-priced commodity and eventually obsolete as technology grows and slowly creeps into your domain.
Learn more about the PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunes
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
http://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideo
Feb 6, 2017
JMS153: Persistence Like a Disabled Painter
In my experience, there's three key ingredients to cultivating unshakable persistence and battling your way through fear, doubt and resistance in your IT career. Here's what they are.
Learn more about the PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunes
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
http://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideo
Jan 29, 2017
JMS152: Power NOT Like a Mafia Boss
Learn how (and why) to gain power without becoming a skull-cracking lunatic.
Learn more about the PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=php
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunes
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
http://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideo
Dec 5, 2016
An Important Message and Note on Future Podcasts
Please listen to this important message and a note about future podcasts.
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunes
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
http://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideo
Photo by Flazingo.com
Nov 28, 2016
JMS151: How to Stand Out Among Web Developers and Secure Your Future in IT
Thousands of new developers are invading our industry every day. I use to worry about this; up at night, terrified of losing my job to someone younger and better. But, time has shown me 5 reasons why you shouldn't worry. Here's how to secure your future.
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunes
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
http://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideo
Photo by Flazingo.com
Nov 22, 2016
JMS150: Web Development Lessons From the Election of Donald Trump
While most people are curled up in their safe space bawling their eyes out OR on Facebook rubbing Trump's win in everyone else's face... I'm looking to learn from the most astonishing political victory in recent history. Join me?
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunes
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
http://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideo
Photo by Flazingo.com
Nov 14, 2016
JMS149: What Skills Do I Need to Learn to Succeed In Web Development
I hear from a lot of people who are worried they're not good enough, yet. And are confused about what they need to learn to FINALLY do web development full-time. In this episode, I'm going to clear it all up so you can move forward with your IT career.
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunes
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
http://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideo
Photo by Flazingo.com
Nov 7, 2016
JMS148: How to Get An IT Job With No Experience
Are you new to IT, spent a lot of time learning how to code and now feel ready to land an IT job... but worried no one will hire you because you have no experience? Here's how to get around it and get hired anyway.
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunes
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
http://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideo
Photo by Flazingo.com
Oct 31, 2016
JMS147: How to Find the Best Upwork Jobs and Clients
Tired of searching Upwork and only finding crappy, low-paying jobs? Or bidding for clients who never end up hiring anybody? Or clients who always pick the lowest bidder? Here's how to easily and consistently find the best clients and projects on Upwork.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Oct 24, 2016
JMS146: Terrified You'll Never Make It In Web Development? Lessons From Cubs' Joe Maddon
Not learning fast enough? Not getting where you want to be? Thought you'd be further? Considered giving up? Worried you'll never make it in web development? The Cubs and Joe Maddon have a lesson for you.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Oct 21, 2016
JMS145: The Secret to Conquering Fear of Failure in the Samsung Note 7 Debacle
Do you desperately want a career in IT, but are scared to take a client or apply for a job? What if you screw it up? Will your reputation will be ruined? Conquer those doubts using one of the largest tech companies on the planet as an example.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Oct 17, 2016
JMS144: How to Get Clients to Actually READ Your Proposals
A lot of freelancers obsess over every word of their proposal, the price, terms... all that. But, what's the point if the client never even reads it? Here's how to make sure they do AND ensure they actually believe what you say.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Oct 10, 2016
JMS143: The Death of YouTube (And How to Survive Youpocalypse)
You may have heard the hub-bub over YouTube's recent de-monetization spree. Or watched the videos calling this the "death of YouTube". Here's the truth and what to do to protect yourself.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Oct 8, 2016
JMS142: How to Find Your Niche In Web Development
Lots of developers think the more skills you learn the better. They're wrong and it's the single biggest mistake web developers make. Here's why and the 3 steps to find your niche in the web development world.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Oct 3, 2016
JMS141: How to ACTUALLY Make Your App (or Website) Intuitive
Developers and software engineers love to prattle on about how intuitive their apps or websites are. Usually, they're not. Here's how to ACTUALLY make your apps intuitive so end-users love using them and you profit.
Here's the discount link mentioned:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/september
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Sep 30, 2016
JMS140: Where to Find PHP Jobs
I talk all the time about using PHP to start your IT career. But, where do you find PHP-related jobs? Are there really any out there. Here's what to do.
Here's the discount link mentioned:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/september
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Sep 27, 2016
JMS139: What the Changes at Snapchat Mean For You
A lot of people will say what Snapchat is doing is dumb and their Spectacles will fail miserably. The might, but Snapchat is doing exactly what it has to. And, what YOU should be doing too. Here's why.
Here's the discount link mentioned:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/september
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Sep 23, 2016
JMS138: The Embarrassing Story of How I Finally Quit My Day Job
Most people think landing a successful career doing what you love requires intelligence or hard work... and maybe even a little luck. But, my embarrassing story reveals there's 1 single thing that matters more than anything else.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Sep 19, 2016
JMS137: Computer Science Degrees Are Worthless For Web Developers
Conventional wisdom says you need a degree to get a good job and have a good life... especially in an IT career. But, it's just plain wrong. Here's the statistics to prove it.
Get the Udemy discount here: http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/september
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Sep 16, 2016
JMS136: Hard Lessons For Developers From The Samsung Recall
The Samsung recall might be the biggest ever. It's smart to look at what happened and learn from it. That's what we'll do in this episode.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Sep 12, 2016
JMS135: How Chromebooks Will Transform Tech
At launch, Chromebooks were a laughing stock. Today, they're selling better than MacBooks. This will disrupt PC computing and ultimately web design and development. Here's how to adapt.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Sep 9, 2016
JMS134: When You Can Call Yourself a REAL Web Developer
When can you call yourself a REAL web developer? Sooner than you think. Here's why.
Link to the profile mentioned:
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01d9a8fe83915a3a15?viewMode=1
Get the PHP 101 bundle here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bundle
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Sep 6, 2016
JMS133: The Telltale Sign That Web Development Isn't For You
Developers often ask me if they have what it takes to "make it" in web development. It's hard to say... but there is one telltale sign you're NOT. If you're doing this, might as well pack it up now.
Get the PHP 101 bundle here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bundle
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Aug 30, 2016
JMS132: The Big Opportunies In ITT Tech's (Assumed) Closing
Most think ITT Tech is done. With the stripping of federal student aid, no one thinks it can survive. But, this is just a symptom of a larger problem that represents a huge opportunity for you. If you're looking for the "next Facebook"... listen to this.
Get the PHP 101 bundle here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bundle
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Aug 26, 2016
JMS131: Day Job Killing 101: The Single Biggest Mistake Developers Make
Ready for an IT job? Tired of that boring day job? Ready to kill it and start your IT career? Most developers make this mistake and it costs them years of frustration. Here's how to fix it.
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the PHP 101 bundle here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bundle
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Aug 22, 2016
JMS130: How Much Can a PHP Developer Expect To Make?
How much can you expect to make as a PHP developer? I'll show you some statistics, tell you my story and share the story of one of my good friends to attack this question from every possible angle.
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get the PHP 101 bundle here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bundle
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Aug 19, 2016
JMS129: Is PHP Dead?
Is PHP dead?
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Aug 15, 2016
JMS128: Job-Getting Secrets From the Former CEO of Burberry
Angela Ahrendts is the former CEO of Burberry... a 3.2B/year company with over 10,000 employees. She's credited with resurrecting the brand and raising the value of the company from 2B to 7B during her tenure. She reveals what SHE looks for when hiring.
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Aug 12, 2016
JMS127: How Jerry Seinfeld Made His Millions
In 1998, Jerry Seinfeld made $267 million from the ninth and final season of his show, Seinfeld. Today, he still makes $32 million per year from syndication deals. When asked what his secret was... this is what he said.
Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Aug 8, 2016
JMS126: How to Answer IT Job Interview Questions
Learn the science behind how interviewers decide who to hire and the simple steps you can take to nail every IT job interview question and dramatically increase your chances of getting an IT job.
Get "Ace The Interview" on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Aug 5, 2016
JMS125: The Secret Most Developers Will NEVER Know About Getting an IT Job
There's a secret to getting hired for an IT job that big companies don't want you to learn... and most developers NEVER will. Yet, when you do... you can leverage it to get hired for jobs you'd otherwise have no business landing. Here's my story.
Get "Ace The Interview" on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Aug 1, 2016
JMS124: How to Escape Your Day Job And Become a Full-Time Web Developer In Just a Few Months
Here's how Mike P. escaped his day job and became a full-time developer in just a few months. Plus, the coming technological disruption and how to profit from the chaos.
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Support the show on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jul 29, 2016
JMS123: The REAL Reason You're a Web Developer
Stephen Covey says, "Begin with the end in mind"... here's how to do that with your web development career.
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Support the show on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jul 25, 2016
JMS122: The Future of Mobile and iOS 10
The future of development is mobile. Here's the statistics that prove that and how to use iOS 10 as a spring board into your app development career.
Visit the iOS 10 launch page here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/ios10launch
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get 40% of all Udemy courses until August 1st, 2016:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=monthly
Get Module 3 on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/122
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jul 22, 2016
JMS121: The Thing About PHP 7's Spaceship Operator
Here's everything you need to know about PHP 7's spaceship operator including a working example of how you might use it.
Enroll in my free PHP course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphp
Get 40% of all Udemy courses until August 1st, 2016:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=monthly
Get Module 3 on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/121
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jul 20, 2016
JMS120: Why WordPress Doesn't Suck
Dee threw up a WordPress website in a couple days and wound up with two prospective clients as a result. Here's his story and why if you're writing WordPress off as "beneath you"... you're wrong.
Get the WordPress course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/wptheme
Get 40% of all Udemy courses until August 1st, 2016:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=monthly
Get Module 3 on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/120
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jul 19, 2016
JMS119: How to Beat the Upwork Algorithms
My first stint on Upwork was a disaster. But, it forced me to learn how to survive outside the freelance sites. Here's the whole obscene story and the single biggest lesson I learned to turn it around and dominate my niche on freelance sites.
Get Module 3 on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/119
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jul 18, 2016
JMS118: How to Create a Mobile App Landing Page
There's a science to creating a persuasive mobile app landing page that actually gets people to download the app... which is what your clients really want. Here's what it is and the template I use to do it with ease.
Get the template on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/118
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jul 15, 2016
JMS117: What Will They Say About You?
In 20, 30, 40 years from now... what's going to matter to you? So many developers focus on making ends meet in the here and now... and completely ignore their legacy. But, what's ultimately going to matter more?
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get Lightning Responsive on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/117
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jul 13, 2016
JMS116: Read This Email Before Hillary Deletes It
How to become the Hillary Clinton of web development (which is a good thing in this case). Serious... you'll learn how to become one of the "elites" among web developers and suck up all the clients and all the work. Photo by Gage Skidmore.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get Lightning Responsive on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/116
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jul 12, 2016
JMS115: The Truth About Freelance Web Design
Struggling to make good money with freelance? Here's the mistake you're making and how I earned $500 - $750 per hour as a freelancer.
Get Lightning Responsive on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/115
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jul 7, 2016
JMS114: Are You Too Stupid to Learn How to Code?
Are you too stupid to learn how to code?
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get source code on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/114
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jul 6, 2016
JMS113: Stop Watching Porn
Turn the porn off. Shut Netflix down. Log out of Facebook. You're not owed a coding career. It's time to get to work.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get source code on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/113
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 29, 2016
JMS112: How to Build an Advanced Website Template Using PHP and Bootstrap
Learn how to build an advanced website template using PHP and Twitter Bootstrap themes.
Get source code on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/112
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 28, 2016
JMS111: Where to Start When Learning Web Development
I was recently asked: "can you guide me on what to do first? I'm a complete beginner at web development". Here's my answer.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/111
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 27, 2016
JMS110: How He Got a PHP Job in 3 Months
Here's how he landed a full-time PHP job in just 3 months of starting to learn how to code.
Get the PDF on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/110
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 23, 2016
JMS109: Beware This Coding Career Killer
I started online back in 2004. And, I wasted a lot of time because of this one single mistake I kept making. I can only imagine how much further I'd be had I not kept falling victim to this career killer. Here's how to avoid it.
Get the PDF on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/109
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 23, 2016
JMS108: Submit Online HTML Form to Both MySQL and Email Using PHP
Learn how to submit an online HTML form to both MySQL and email using PHP.
Get source code on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/108
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 21, 2016
JMS107: What I Learned About Trust From a Door to Door Salesman
The other day, a vault agent showed up at my house offering me a free security system just for putting their sign in my yard. And, the offer was 100% legit. Here's what he taught me about trust.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get all the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/107
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 20, 2016
JMS106: Should You Learn PHP or Python? Or Django?
I recently got asked if on YouTube if you should learn PHP or Python? And, what about Django? I think it's the wrong way to look at it. Here's what you should do instead.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get all the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/106
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 16, 2016
JMS105: The Fastest Way to Learn PHP
In the episode, I'll show you the three steps you need to take in order to learn PHP as fast as humanly possible.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get all the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/105
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 15, 2016
JMS104: The EXACT PHP Skills You Need to Learn to Get Paid to Code
I believe most coders overthink the skills they need to learn in order to get paid to code PHP. So, in this episode I'll tell you the exact skills you need to learn and why it's probably a lot fewer than you think.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get all the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/104
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 14, 2016
JMS103: A Fry Cook's Secret to Changing Your Life With PHP
PHP changed my life. I went from a life-hating fry cook to PHP developer working from home. In this episode, I share my story and how I made that transformation happen.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get all the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/103
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 13, 2016
JMS102: How to Make Web Design Clients Hate You
I had a YouTube commenter recently tell me to "talk more like a dev". Here's why that's horrible advice and what to do instead so your clients don't hate you.
Enroll in PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php
Get all the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/102
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 9, 2016
JMS101: What's Your Worth As a Web Developer?
There's a tendency among business people (your clients) to under-value developers. You can hear it in their condescending "just do what I said" tone. It can be quite infuriating. Here's how to deal with it.
Get all the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/101
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 8, 2016
JMS100: Thank You!
A thank you and a story. Please listen.
Get all the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/100
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 7, 2016
JMS099: The REAL Secret to Success In Web Development
It's not the language you know. It's not how well you comment your code. It's not how smart you are. It's something much harder but more accessible to all of us. And no... it's not how hard you work. Find out what it is.
Get all the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/99
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 6, 2016
JMS098: The Case Against WordPress (And Bootstrap)
WordPress powers 26.4% of the web... which makes it the web development tool everyone loves to hate (but still use). So, let's tackle the case against WordPress and find out if you should use it or not.
Get all the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/98
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 5, 2016
JMS097: WRONG About Pure Coders and The Future of Web Development?
Is web development going to split into tool-builders and tool-users? Was I too hard on "pure" coders? In this episode, I address your pushback. Listen in.
Get all the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/97
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 2, 2016
JMS096: Can I Get Freelance Clients Even If I Only Know HTML and CSS?
Can you take clients if you only know HTML & CSS? Or PHP? MySQL? Thing is... that's NOT the question to ask. The question to ask is: Can you deliver a specific end result? Let me explain.
Get all the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/96
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Jun 1, 2016
JMS095: Camera Phones and Surviving the Next 10 Years In Tech
Can you remember what life was like just 10 years ago? No iPhone, no Android, no mobile revolution, no responsive design, no Node, no Bootstrap. Now imagine the next 10. Here's how to survive.
Get all the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/95
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 25, 2016
JMS094: jQuery Smooth Scroll to Anchor Using animate()
In this week's Tech Tutorial, you'll learn how to build a smooth scroll to an anchor tag using jQuery animate() and scrollTop.
Get the source code on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/94
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 24, 2016
JMS093: The Most Powerful 2-Letter Word In Web Development
A few years ago, I was on the verge of giving up freelancing and web development all together. Funny thing was it wasn't because I was lacking for work. It was the opposite. I had more than I could handle. What I hadn't yet learned was how to say...
Become a supporting listener:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/93
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 23, 2016
JMS092: On Upwork's Pricing Change
Upwork recently changed the fees it charges to freelancers and everyone is losing their mind. I'll tell what they changed and what it'll mean for your future on Upwork.
Become a supporting listener:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/92
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 22, 2016
JMS091: Weekly Web Developer Q&A (5/20/2016)
Our weekly Web Developer Q&A. In this one, how to build a cooking recipe website and what is a niche?
Become a supporting listener:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/91
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 19, 2016
JMS090: The 12-Step Freelance Profile Template
I remember what it's like. When I first started freelancing, I had no clue what to write on my profiles and services page. What was I supposed to say? What questions did clients need answered? Was there some big secret?
In an earlier LinkedIn post, 5 Pages Every Web Designer Should Have on Their Website, I mentioned the 10 questions you need to answer on your profiles and services pages (and I'm still shocked to this day how well this works).
Let me now go deeper into the full 12-Step Freelance Profile Template I use, cover the ten questions your clients need answered, and share the tricks I've learned for answering them in a compelling way so you can get clients to say YES to hiring you. Watch the video.
Support the show and get the template on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/90
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com…
May 18, 2016
JMS089: PHP Fatal Error [FIX]: Call to a Member Function Fetch_Assoc On a Non-Object
I remember this annoying error like it was yesterday. It always baffled me a bit when I first started learning PHP (I know... N00B!): Fatal error: call to a member function fetch_assoc() on a non-object. It was always the line number that tripped me up. Anyhoo, here's what's really going on and how to kill this error dead once and for all.
Support the show and get the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/89
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 17, 2016
JMS088: How to Overcome Your Fear of Haters
No matter what you do... you will have haters. You could do everything right. Say all the right things. Still, they'll be there. Here's how to stop being scared of them.
Support the show and get the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/88
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 17, 2016
JMS087: The 6-Letter Word That Will Get You Paid to Write Code
People do not want your talent. Whomever you plan to get to pay you for your code... it's not your talent they want. It's another 6-letter word that people have paid endless amounts for throughout history. Learn it here.
Support the show and get the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/87
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 12, 2016
JMS086: Cheap SOBs. Twitter Troll Gets Owned On Why Freelance Clients Lowball
I had me a little Twitter spat the other day (which are normally 100% useless) but this troll's one-liner turned out to be prophetic... and not in a good way (for him). Here's what he got so wrong.
Support the show and get the perks on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/86
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 11, 2016
JMS085: jQuery: Find An Anchor By The HREF
In this week's Tech Tutorial, you'll learn how to find an anchor tag by the value of its href... along with a number of other jQuery selectors that can make your life much easier.
Get the source code on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/85
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 10, 2016
JMS084: Listen To This When You Feel Like Giving Up On Web Development
You're more capable than you believe you are. Charlotte Heffelmire is proof. Listen to this the next time you feel like quitting or giving up.
Become a supporting listener on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/84
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 9, 2016
JMS083: How I Got 2.7 Millions Views and 28,032 Subscribers on YouTube
In this episode, the blasphemous method I used to get 2.7 million views and 28,032 subscribers on YouTube. The "content is king" crowd's heads are going to explode on this one.
Get YouTube article as a supporting listener on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/83
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 9, 2016
JMS082: Weekly Web Developer Q&A (5/6/2016)
Our weekly Web Developer Q&A. In this one, the single most important thing you can do to have more success as a freelancer... and more.
Become a supporting listener:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/82
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 5, 2016
JMS081: Stop Freelance Clients From Lowballing You On Upwork
Tired of getting lowballed on Upwork? Clients picking the lowest bidder on all the projects you bid on? Most developers think it's crappy clients. But it's not. YOU control whether this happens or not. Here's how to stop it.
Get The Upwork Checklist as a supporting listener on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/81
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 4, 2016
JMS080: 3 Ways to Verify an Email Address Using HTML, jQuery and PHP
Learn three different ways to verify an email address using HTML, jQuery and PHP... plus how to use all three together to create a rock-solid email validation script.
Get the source code as a supporting listener on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/80
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 3, 2016
JMS079: What To Do When You Worry You're Too Old (Or Young) To Be a Web Developer
At age 30, Harrison Ford was a carpenter. Alan Rickman gave up his graphic design career to pursue acting at age 42. Samuel L. Jackson didn’t get his first movie role until he was 46. Age is only a problem if you make it one.
Become a supporting listener and get PHP 101 here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/79
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
May 2, 2016
JMS078: The Strange Ethics Of "Sleazy" Sales People You Should Steal
Salespeople operate on a different set of ethics that might surprise you... and that you absolutely should "steal" from them. You have a unique opportunity to help others... this is how you follow through on it.
Get the discount on Brad's course here:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=ultimate&utm_campaign=78sc
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/78
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Apr 29, 2016
JMS077: Weekly Web Developer Q&A (4/29/2016)
Here's our weekly Q&A. In this one, should you use pre-processors like SASS and LESS, what to do once you GET a client to make them love you, grunt and gulp and more.
Become a supporting listener:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/77
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Apr 28, 2016
JMS076: Quitting Your Day Job
What do you think the world will look like ten years from now? 20? 30? Consider what it looked like just ten years AGO. Or 20. Or 30. YOU, whether you like it or not, are the future. Here's how to make sure you maximize your opportunity.
Get the course on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/76
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Apr 27, 2016
JMS075: How to Get the First Value In An Array Using PHP When You Don't Know the Keys
In this week's technical tutorial, I'll show you how to get the first value in an array using PHP when you don't know what the keys will be... PLUS why this little trick has larger implications for your coding career even if you already know how to do it.
Discount link for Edwin's course:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=php&utm_campaign=75yt
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/75
Get ths source code on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Apr 26, 2016
JMS074: What To Do When Learning Web Development Gets Hard
There will be times when learning how to code will get hard. You'll want to quit. But, you have to remember why you're here. And that if you stop... that dream dies. Here's what to do to get over the hump.
Check out the Complete Web Developer Course:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=cwdc&utm_campaign=74sc
Become a supporting listener:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/74
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Apr 25, 2016
JMS073: Why I Just Deleted 12,499 Email Subscribers And You Should Too
I just deleted 12,499 people off my email newsletter. If you know anything about email marketing, you know that's somewhat like lopping off your left arm. I spent a lot of time and money attracting those 12,000 people. But I had to do it. Why? Listen in to find out.
Become a supporting listener:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/73
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Apr 22, 2016
JMS072: Weekly Web Developer Q&A (4/22/2016)
If you asked me a question this week, good chance it's in this episode. Take a listen.
Become a supporting listener:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/72
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Apr 21, 2016
JMS071: Grizzly Bear Rips Freelancer to Shreds. You Take His Job
Freelancing is a competition. To win, you don't need to be perfect... you just need to be better than the next guy. And, let me tell you... most of your competition is epicly bad at this. Here's how to beat them.
Become a supporting listener:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/71
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Apr 20, 2016
JMS070: How to Create a Contact Form Using PHP
In Episode 70, you'll learn how to build a contact form WITH validation using PHP. Source code available at http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon.
Discount link for Edwin's course:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=php&utm_campaign=70sc
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/70
Support the show on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on Google Play Music:
https://johnmorrisonline.com/android
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Apr 19, 2016
JMS069: Being Too Professional Is Costing You Work
Being too slick and professional actually makes people trust you less. Look at all the super polished and professional people we don't like: sales people, lawyers, politicians, TV anchors, etc. This is what to do instead.
Discount link for Phil's course:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=youtube&utm_campaign=sc069
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/69
Support the show on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Apr 18, 2016
JMS068: How To Make a Living In Web Design Through The Coming Online Transition
Most people think the online explosion has already happened. But, I don't think we've seen anything yet. I believe that what we're about to see is going to blow open the web design and development world and fundamentally change the way developers succeed forever.
Discount link for Gary's course:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=gary&utm_campaign=sc068
Show notes page for this episode:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/68
Support the show on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptal
Subscribe on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonline
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Apr 14, 2016
BONUS EPISODE 3: How to Get a Job When You Don't Have a Portfolio
In Bonus Episode #3 of the John Morris Show, we pull a "Da Vinci" as I show you how to get hired even when you don't have a portfolio. This is a "n00b" must-watch.
Support the show on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Subscribe on SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonline
Apr 13, 2016
BONUS EPISODE 2: Winners VS Losers
In Bonus Episode #1 of the John Morris Show, I answer a question I get a lot: "Should I learn Node.js". It's a web server technology that's growing in popularity and most think it's a "must-know" for web developers... but my answer might surprise you.
Support the show on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Subscribe on SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonline
Apr 12, 2016
BONUS EPISODE 1: Should You Learn Node.js?
In Bonus Episode #1 of the John Morris Show, I answer a question I get a lot: "Should I learn Node.js". It's a web server technology that's growing in popularity and most think it's a "must-know" for web developers... but my answer might surprise you.
Support the show on Patreon:
http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon
Subscribe on iTunes:
http://goo.gl/RggnXW
Subscribe on SoundCl