Ep 109 | Secrets to becoming an award winning Webflow & GSAP assassin | with Bimo Tri
10/30/24 • 67 min
Hello and welcome to Episode 109 of Webflail!
I'm your host, Jack, your failure connoisseur. Today, we have the multi-talented Bimo Tri joining us from Jakarta, Indonesia. Bimo is the founder of Studio BAMOJ, where he combines cutting-edge design with Webflow development to craft stunning web experiences across diverse industries, from luxury brands to NFTs.
Check out his work at BAMOJ—that's B-A-M-O-J dot com. The site is incredible, showcasing top-tier work. I first came across BMO’s work on Twitter, or as it's now called, "X," where he shared some remarkable projects. His ability to blend Webflow with GSAP animations is something you don’t see often in the Webflow space.
Bimo is an Awwwards judge, a professional Webflow partner, and a pioneer in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with Webflow and GSAP. But today’s episode isn’t just about his awards and amazing projects—it’s also about his journey through failure to reach this level of success.
We’ll dive into some of Bimo's challenges, including:
- Failing with his first online dropshipping business,
- Struggling to recognize client red flags and learning it’s okay to demand respect, and
- Understanding that freelancing or running a studio is still a business, even as a solo founder.
00:00 Introduction to Freelancing as a Business
00:28 Meet Bimo Tree: A Webflow Innovator
01:39 Embracing Failure: Bimo's Journey
02:47 The Freelancing Grind: Lessons Learned
09:40 Building BAMOJ: From Solo to Studio
15:33 Client Work: Strategies and Processes
26:03 Early Failures: Dropshipping Woes
31:32 Affiliate Marketing and SEO Adventures
35:16 Mastering GSAP: Inspirations and Advice
38:24 Client Revisions and Realizations
39:23 The Importance of Contracts
40:28 Setting Boundaries with Clients
41:15 Balancing Quality and Scope
41:38 Learning to Say No
48:45 Understanding Freelancing as a Business
51:28 Financial Planning for Freelancers
54:01 Different Freelancing Approaches
59:15 Comparing Yourself to Others
01:01:05 Final Thoughts and Reflections
WEBFLAIL FREEBIES
10 Step Process To Land Your First Webflow Clients: The Ultimate Guide:
https://www.webflail.com/resources/10-step-process-to-land-your-first-webflow-clients-the-ultimate-guide
LINKS FOR BIMO
💻 See Website: https://www.bamoj.com/
X: https://x.com/bamojk
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bamoj/
TRY OUT WEBFLOW
🚀https://webflow.grsm.io/webflail
CONNECT WITH WEBFLAIL
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🐦 Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackRedley1
SAY THANKS
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💜 Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5834...
Hello and welcome to Episode 109 of Webflail!
I'm your host, Jack, your failure connoisseur. Today, we have the multi-talented Bimo Tri joining us from Jakarta, Indonesia. Bimo is the founder of Studio BAMOJ, where he combines cutting-edge design with Webflow development to craft stunning web experiences across diverse industries, from luxury brands to NFTs.
Check out his work at BAMOJ—that's B-A-M-O-J dot com. The site is incredible, showcasing top-tier work. I first came across BMO’s work on Twitter, or as it's now called, "X," where he shared some remarkable projects. His ability to blend Webflow with GSAP animations is something you don’t see often in the Webflow space.
Bimo is an Awwwards judge, a professional Webflow partner, and a pioneer in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with Webflow and GSAP. But today’s episode isn’t just about his awards and amazing projects—it’s also about his journey through failure to reach this level of success.
We’ll dive into some of Bimo's challenges, including:
- Failing with his first online dropshipping business,
- Struggling to recognize client red flags and learning it’s okay to demand respect, and
- Understanding that freelancing or running a studio is still a business, even as a solo founder.
00:00 Introduction to Freelancing as a Business
00:28 Meet Bimo Tree: A Webflow Innovator
01:39 Embracing Failure: Bimo's Journey
02:47 The Freelancing Grind: Lessons Learned
09:40 Building BAMOJ: From Solo to Studio
15:33 Client Work: Strategies and Processes
26:03 Early Failures: Dropshipping Woes
31:32 Affiliate Marketing and SEO Adventures
35:16 Mastering GSAP: Inspirations and Advice
38:24 Client Revisions and Realizations
39:23 The Importance of Contracts
40:28 Setting Boundaries with Clients
41:15 Balancing Quality and Scope
41:38 Learning to Say No
48:45 Understanding Freelancing as a Business
51:28 Financial Planning for Freelancers
54:01 Different Freelancing Approaches
59:15 Comparing Yourself to Others
01:01:05 Final Thoughts and Reflections
WEBFLAIL FREEBIES
10 Step Process To Land Your First Webflow Clients: The Ultimate Guide:
https://www.webflail.com/resources/10-step-process-to-land-your-first-webflow-clients-the-ultimate-guide
LINKS FOR BIMO
💻 See Website: https://www.bamoj.com/
X: https://x.com/bamojk
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bamoj/
TRY OUT WEBFLOW
🚀https://webflow.grsm.io/webflail
CONNECT WITH WEBFLAIL
📬 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://webflail.ck.page/8a5e37bca6
🐦 Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackRedley1
SAY THANKS
💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
💜 Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5834...
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Ep 108 | How To Get 8 Clients In 50 Days | with Maya Chungbin
Hello and welcome to episode 108 of Webflail. I'm your host Jack, your failure connoisseur, and today my guest is Maya Chungbin. She is a freelance illustrator and visual identity designer that goes under the name of SaltyStill. Combining her skillsets with her Webflower boyfriend, Alex Villacres, the two are killing it!
I came across her since she's been doing this daily challenge. Her daily challenges got her loads and loads of conversations started about her work. She started on Fiverr and now, she's worked with over a thousand clients on things like storefronts, websites, packaging, maybe even your nighttime read. But get this guys, she's working with small companies helping them transform their dreams into reality through effective marketing.
The failures that we'll discuss today are:
1) Thinking she needed to know more to get started
2) Not doing internal check ins and burning out
3) Expecting an outcome and taking things too seriously
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:21 Guest Introduction: Maya Chungbin
00:39 Daily Challenge and Initial Connection
00:59 Maya's Journey: From Fiverr to Personal Brand
02:22 Dealing with Failure and Burnout
04:08 The Importance of Taking Breaks
07:52 Success and Future Goals
16:19 Reflecting on Success and Future Aspirations
25:10 Failure Number One: Overcoming Self-Doubt
33:54 A Lesson in Originality
34:56 Finding Your Own Creative Voice
36:34 Balancing Inspiration and Originality
37:51 The Importance of Starting
38:13 Burnout and Internal Check-Ins
40:15 The Power of Taking a Break
43:13 The Role of Therapy and Self-Reflection
45:46 Daily Challenges and Their Impact
49:43 Embracing Your Unique Path
59:56 Navigating Freelance Uncertainty
01:01:52 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
WEBFLAIL FREEBIES
10 Step Process To Land Your First Webflow Clients: The Ultimate Guide:
https://www.webflail.com/resources/10-step-process-to-land-your-first-webflow-clients-the-ultimate-guide
LINKS FOR MAYA
💻 See Website: https://www.saltystill.com/
X: https://x.com/salty_still
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-chungbin/
TRY OUT WEBFLOW
🚀https://webflow.grsm.io/webflail
CONNECT WITH WEBFLAIL
📬 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://webflail.ck.page/8a5e37bca6
🐦 Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackRedley1
SAY THANKS
💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
💜 Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5834...
Next Episode
Ep 110 | How to grow confidence to charge more | with Zena Potter
Hello and welcome to episode 110 of Webflail.
I'm your host, Jack, your failure connoisseur, and today my guest is Zena Potter. Since 2022, she's been working as a freelance web designer and Webflow developer. She creates websites that attract, engage, and convert your target audience. But basically, she works with All sorts of different clients.
She's worked with FinTech clients. She's worked with physiotherapy clients. She's done a lot of different websites in different industries before freelancing. She's worked in project management and PA consulting. So I think what's interesting about her is that she knows the client process really well, which I think a lot of web flows actually don't know as well as they need to.
We'll talk a little bit about that in this episode. Another thing that we'll talk about is. Xena's approach to marketing herself as a freelancer. Alongside showing her work, she also shows behind the scenes like hiking, brunch, talking about things broader than just Webflow. So interesting to note there at the start of this episode too.
But has it all been easy breezy for Zena? Of course not. The failures that we'll talk about today are:
1) Not LinkedIn/networking
2) Undercharging in cases where she could have charged more but lack the confidence
3) Not establishing a routine as a freelancer
00:00 Introduction and Initial Struggles
00:28 Meet the Guest: Zena Potter
01:37 Discussing Failures and Challenges
04:58 Networking and Overcoming Isolation
12:21 Project Management Skills in Freelancing
16:12 Learning and Transitioning to Web Design
17:46 Getting Clients and Marketing Strategies
22:32 Importance of LinkedIn and Networking
26:29 Building Connections as a Freelancer
27:20 The Importance of LinkedIn Marketing
28:23 Being Authentic Online
29:29 Consistency and Engagement on Social Media
31:58 The Slow Process of Gaining Clients
35:23 The Struggle with Pricing
39:00 Learning to Charge What You're Worth
46:23 Balancing Fun and Financial Goals
49:30 Establishing a Routine as a Freelancer
53:56 Future Challenges and Boundaries
WEBFLAIL FREEBIES
10 Step Process To Land Your First Webflow Clients: The Ultimate Guide:
https://www.webflail.com/resources/10-step-process-to-land-your-first-webflow-clients-the-ultimate-guide
LINKS FOR ZENA
💻 See Website: https://www.zenadesigns.co.uk/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zena-potter/
TRY OUT WEBFLOW
🚀https://webflow.grsm.io/webflail
CONNECT WITH WEBFLAIL
📬 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://webflail.ck.page/8a5e37bca6
🐦 Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackRedley1
SAY THANKS
💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
💜 Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5834...
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