From Side Hustle to Full-Time Success with Dave Hawkins

In this episode of the unofficial Squarespace Entrepreneur Podcast, we sit down with Dave Hawkins, a Squarespace certified expert, authorized trainer, and Circle member from the UK. With over 300 sites built and 10,000 Squarespace hours under his belt, Dave shares his journey from a side hustle to a full-time web design business. We discuss the importance of helping others, seeking help, prioritizing time, having fun, and dreaming big in the world of Squarespace web design. Show Notes: - Introduction to Dave Hawkins and his journey with Squarespace web design (00:00) - How Dave got started with Squarespace and built his first website (02:30) - Transitioning from a side hustle to a full-time business (05:20) - The entrepreneurial culture in the UK and the impact of the pandemic (08:10) - Challenges faced when transitioning to a full-time business (10:30) - The importance of being responsive and managing leads (13:40) - Organic growth and word-of-mouth marketing (17:00) - Working with a team of freelancers and managing projects (19:30) - The five key lessons from Dave's journey: help others, seek help, prioritize time, have fun, and dream big (22:00) - Final thoughts and advice for aspiring Squarespace entrepreneurs (25:20) Connect with Dave Hawkins: - Website: https://madebydave.org/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davejhawkins/ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and subscribing to the podcast (https://sqspthemes.com/podcast) for more insights and stories from Squarespace entrepreneurs.