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I’m excited to share with you another great side hustle you can start today! Today we will be discussing how you can start making $10k+ from websites.

Before We Get Started Here’s Your News Recap:

📬 Trump Launches 50% Copper & Brazil Tariffs
President Trump announced 50% tariffs on copper imports and Brazilian goods, effective August 1, citing national security and political tensions—with 14 other countries facing potential duties too. The new policy has jacked the average U.S. tariff to 17.6%, the highest since 1934.

🤝 U.S.–EU Trade Deal in Final Stretch
Despite tough global trade rhetoric, U.S.–EU negotiations continue, with both sides eyeing a deal to potentially avoid reciprocal tariffs ahead of the looming August deadline .

🧭 Fed Minutes: Tariffs Stall Rate Cut Plans
Fed minutes revealed that most policymakers are not ready to cut rates in July, expressing concern over tariff-induced inflation. Despite this, the central bank forecasts two quarter-point rate cuts later this year.

📈 Wall Street Calms Amid Tariff Surge
Stock markets showed muted reactions: S&P hovered near record highs, while U.S. Treasury yields dipped after a smooth $22B 30-year auction, pointing to strong demand.

📉 Oil Dips on Trade Jitters
Brent crude declined ~2% to $68/barrel as tariff anxieties and rising global supplies weighed on sentiment.

🏦 Gold Steady Near $3,320 Amid Dollar Strength
Gold held firm around $3,318/oz as a firmer dollar offset safe-haven interest from tariff escalation.

🏦 BOJ Signals Export Caution Amid U.S. Tariffs
Japan’s central bank warned that rising U.S. tariffs haven't materially hurt exports yet—but firms are now bracing for weaker demand and likely forecasts cuts this month.

💱 Gulf Stocks Wobble, Awaiting Trump Clarity
Gulf equity markets remained flat, with investors seeking direction on U.S. trade policy and tariff moves set for August.

📊 Major U.S. Banks Expect Profits Lift
Ahead of Q2 releases, U.S. banks like JPMorgan and Citigroup anticipate earnings growth—driven by rebounds in trading and investment banking—though investment banking pipelines remain cautious.

🏛️ Fed Balance Sheet Reduction Delayed
Officials report the Fed will slow its quantitative tightening, reducing its bond-wind down schedule to conclude by February 2026 when reserves hit around $6.2 T.

💼 U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly fell, easing initial recession concern .

📉 German exporters warn any trade deal must be fair and not rushed

🌐 Global stocks edged higher, led by AI optimism despite lingering trade threats

$10k+ From Websites

You Started Smart — Now Scale Smarter

If you've already launched your outsourced website-building business — where you offer local businesses done-for-you websites built by affordable freelancers — you're sitting on a scalable goldmine.

But doing everything yourself? That’s a trap.
The next level is all about systems, automation, and delegation.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to grow from solo hustler to agency owner, hire a lean team, and build an inbound machine that brings in high-paying clients on autopilot.

Step 1: Build a Repeatable System with Templates & Packages

Growth starts with clarity. That means standardizing your offer.

Create 2–3 service packages that are easy to sell and fulfill:

• Basic Starter Site ($500) – 1–3 pages, mobile-optimized, contact form

• Business Pro Site ($1,000) – 5 pages, blog, branding included

• Premium ($1,500–$2,500) – E-commerce, custom features, booking integration

For each, build internal templates for landing pages, client questionnaires, and demo structures. This allows you to onboard new clients (and new team members) without reinventing the wheel.

Step 2: Generate Leads at Scale

You used to do manual outreach via Google Maps, Instagram, or cold email. That’s still effective — but it’s time to scale the client acquisition process.

Automate Lead Gen with These Tactics:

• Hire a VA to research local businesses with no websites (via Google Maps & Yelp)

• Use Apollo.io or Instantly.ai for automated cold email campaigns

• Set up a simple lead magnet (e.g., “Top 5 Mistakes Local Businesses Make Without a Website”) to collect emails

Your outreach goal should be clear: offer free value first — such as a homepage demo or audit — and then pitch your packages.

Bonus tip: Add a CTA to your email signature:

“Need a website that brings in leads? See a free demo of your business here.”

Step 3: Hire Freelancers to Handle Fulfillment

Once client work starts to pile up, outsource it all. You don’t need to touch code or Canva.

Build your fulfillment team:

• Web designers – Hire from Fiverr, Upwork, or OnlineJobs.ph (WordPress, Webflow, Framer)

• Copywriters – For clean, persuasive website content (ChatGPT can help, too!)

• Brand designers – Optional, for clients needing logos or style guides

Create SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) in Notion or Google Docs so your team knows exactly how to deliver.

Outsource each $1,000+ site for $150–$300 and keep the profit. With enough leads, you can scale this like clockwork.

Step 4: Build a Sales Team to Close Clients for You

This is the unlock for full automation.

Here’s how to delegate the hustle:

• Appointment Setters – Hire commission-based reps to send DMs and emails. Pay them per qualified call booked.

• Sales Closers – Train a rep to close deals on Zoom. Offer them 15–25% commission per closed sale.

This removes YOU from client acquisition, freeing up time to focus on operations, brand building, or expansion.

Use tools like Close CRM, PandaDoc (for contracts), and Stripe (for payments) to streamline the pipeline.

Step 5: Position Yourself as a Local Authority

The more trust you build, the easier it is to land high-ticket clients.

Ways to build authority:

• Launch a “Local Business Spotlight” blog or YouTube channel

• Create an Instagram page showcasing past website transformations

• Share case studies and before/after screenshots

• Collect Google Reviews or LinkedIn testimonials to build credibility

Eventually, businesses will come to YOU — not the other way around.

Step 6: Scale Up with Recurring Offers

Website builds are great one-time sales, but recurring revenue is where things get predictable.

Add services like:

• Monthly maintenance ($49–$149/mo per client)

• Hosting and backups

• SEO blog packages

• Local listing management

With just 20 clients on a $100/month maintenance plan, that’s $2,000/month in passive income alone.

Estimated Income Potential at Scale

💰 Potential Net Profit: $9,000–$10,000+/month

Pros & Cons of Scaling the Business

✅ Pros

• High profit margins with low overhead

• Easily outsourced and automated

• Recession-resistant (every biz needs a site)

• Multiple revenue streams (builds, hosting, SEO)

❌ Cons

• Requires some upfront hustle

• Quality control matters (cheap freelancers can vary)

• You’ll need to handle occasional client issues

• Managing a team means systems must be tight

Requirements to Grow

• Notion or Trello (team management)

• Stripe or PayPal (payment collection)

• Cold email tool (Instanly, Lemlist)

• CRM software (Close, GoHighLevel, HubSpot)

• Loom (for SOP training and client onboarding)

• Upwork or Fiverr (freelancer hiring)

Summary: From Scrappy to Scalable

If you’re ready to grow beyond the grind, here’s the playbook:

1. Productize your offer so it’s easy to sell & fulfill

2. Automate lead generation with outreach tools and a VA

3. Outsource all the work to skilled, affordable freelancers

4. Hire salespeople to bring in clients while you sleep

5. Stack recurring revenue with maintenance or SEO plans

6. Build your brand as a trusted website expert in your niche

With just a few key hires and systems in place, you can go from being the do-it-all hustler to the CEO of a six-figure website business that runs on autopilot.

Less building. More scaling. That's how you win.

That’s A Wrap

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