⚡️ High-Converting Websites Visual Swipe File: https://www.mmgdesign.net/visualswipefile

In this episode, I down with Martin Cristaldo, the creator-focused designer behind some of the internet’s best-known sales pages. Martin shares how he went from a traditional agency background to building a lean studio serving top creators like Jay Clouse – designing sales pages that are instantly recognizable and built to convert.
You’ll hear how a single unsolicited redesign changed his career, why he refuses to act like a traditional agency, and how he uses a simple three-step process to turn messy offers into clean, high-performing pages.

TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro00:40 – From delivery job to graphic design in Uruguay02:30 – Moving from UX and visuals into conversion-focused work03:45 – The design roast series that started it all04:40 – Rebuilding Jay Clouse’s Creator Lab page in Framer06:25 – Why creators became his perfect niche10:30 – Creator-first onboarding and telling clients “no”12:00 – Martin’s questionnaire and async process explained13:40 – Why he skips wireframes and goes straight into design17:20 – Using adjectives and references to lock in style21:20 – Time spent designing vs everything else23:10 – Being tool-agnostic and building in the client’s platform27:20 – Websites vs sales pages: home vs one room

CONNECT WITH MARTINWebsite: https://martincris.com/Sales Page Crash Course: https://cristaldo.notion.site/Sales-Page-Crash-Course-Martin-Cris-10ae777603df803a8d04f0460374297aLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martincris/?originalSubdomain=uy

Host: Andy Milligan – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmgdesign/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmilligan/Website: https://www.mmgdesign.net/Production by MMG Design: https://www.mmgdesign.net/

⚡️ Highest Converting Websites Swipe File (Steal The Best Designs on the Internet):

https://www.mmgdesign.net/visualswipefile

In this episode, Brian Ondrako breaks down the real reason most people quit too early: the emotional plateau between “starting” and “seeing results.”

We cover Brian’s journey from years of avoiding the first episode to building a 400-episode archive, interviewing legends like Seth Godin and Jason Fried, and teaching founders how to sell with confidence, empathy, and presence.

CONNECT WITH BRIAN🌐 Website: https://brianondrako.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/📰 Newsletter: https://salesskillsforfounders.beehiiv.com/

CONNECT WITH ANDY🌐 Website: https://www.mmgdesign.net/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmgdesign/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmilligan/

TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Intro02:20 — The myth of “starting is hardest”06:40 — Brian’s 3-year delay before episode one12:00 — Comparing yourself to giants online15:31 — Action creates mood20:45 — The evolution of Brian’s hosting style27:10 — Seth Godin on imposter syndrome34:10 — The mindset of asking big guests40:49 — Why founders struggle with sales47:32 — The messy middle of entrepreneurship56:30 — Where to find Brian online

TEAM🎙 Host // Andy Milligan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmgdesign/🎥 Production // MMG Design: https://www.mmgdesign.net/🤝 Powered by // AMA Columbus: https://amacolumbus.org

⚡️High-converting websites swipe file (steal the best designs on the web): ⁠ https://www.mmgdesign.net/visualswipefile

Chris Norton, Founder and Managing Director of Prohibition PR, shares how he went from burnt-out freelance PR consultant working 70-hour weeks to leading a 28-person agency built on focus, crisis comms, and campaigns people actually talk about. He breaks down how to use cultural insight, behavioral science, and a strong “gut check” to choose better clients, protect your energy, and design PR work that drives real behavior — not just headlines.

Listen to this episode to learn how to rethink PR, set better boundaries as a marketer or founder, and build campaigns your audience genuinely wants to share.

—

MMG Design is my web design studio that's helped 80+ businesses clarify their offer and design a website they are proud to share.

Marketing by Design is my podcast where we learn how high-performing marketers and founders built their success, and told their stories...by design.

Newsletter: ⁠https://mmgdesign.kit.com/mbd⁠

Website: ⁠https://www.mmgdesign.net/

⚡️High-converting websites swipe file (steal the best designs on the web): https://www.mmgdesign.net/visualswipefile

Chris Silvestri breaks down how he blends copywriting, UX, and psychology to help B2B teams communicate clearly and convert more customers. He walks through the research-first process behind his Conversion Alchemy framework and explains why most teams hit a message–market fit problem long before a copy problem. If you want to write clearer, understand user behavior, and build messaging that actually moves people, this episode is loaded.

Listen to this episode to learn how to write better, convert faster, and build a repeatable process for high-performing messaging.

—
MMG Design is my web design studio that's helped 80+ businesses clarify their offer and design a website they are proud to share.

Marketing by Design is my podcast where we learn how high-performing marketers and founders built their success, and told their stories...by design.

Newsletter: https://mmgdesign.kit.com/mbdWebsite: https://www.mmgdesign.net/

269+ Marketers + Founders Learning From My Newsletter: https://mmgdesign.kit.com/mbd

Designer and creator Luks Margerie found a completely new way to get attention: by turning his content into his portfolio.

After quitting his agency job in Germany and moving to Miami, Lukas started posting his learning process on YouTube every day. Within three months, he went from just two freelance clients to full-time work with Magic Path, collaborations with Framer, and a thriving No Code United community.In this episode, Lukas shares how building in public opened every door: from clients to career-changing opportunities.TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Hook: from two clients to booked solid02:50 — Quitting the agency, hitting upload04:20 — Learning live: pause, learn, resume07:57 — 90-day pipeline shift09:29 — A creator’s daily cadence12:45 — Speed over polish (why he self-edits)16:47 — No Code United: help-to-hire loop24:38 — Ten videos = client-ready proof30:57 — The future: creator tool belts39:27 — Magic Path: design brainstorm superpower45:04 — Start messy, stay consistentCONNECT WITH LUKAS💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukas-margerie-99196118a/📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lukas-margerie👥 Discord (No Code United): https://discord.com/invite/vZxn6wZrDDCONNECT WITH ANDY🌐 Website: https://www.mmgdesign.net/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmgdesign/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmilligan/TEAM🎙 Host // Andy Milligan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmgdesign/🎥 Production // MMG Design: https://www.mmgdesign.net/🤝 Powered by // AMA Columbus: https://amacolumbus.orgTop links:Highest Converting Websites Swipe File: https://www.mmgdesign.net/visualswipefileMarketer's Essential AI ToolKit: www.mmgdesign.net/aiMarketer's Essential Reading List: https://www.mmgdesign.net/books

Watch my Monthly Recap Playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlh2CSTVNn7zEbgJQp4AlbUQL5Xembsgs

In this episode, I walk you through my September 2025 business recap—real numbers, real decisions, and the actions I’m taking next. I break down recurring vs. project revenue, where expenses went (including a special studio session), and how I’m using testimonials, systems, and better habits to drive margin and momentum. If you like transparent ops and takeaways you can steal, this one delivers.

Resources I Mention

Notion • Google Sheets • Moxie • Monarch Money • Senja • Webflow • Framer • Riverside • Brick House Blue • Creator Science (The Lab) • Google Workspace • Adobe • Shutterstock • Podmatch • OpenAI

Timestamps
00:00 – Why I publish monthly, publicly01:25 – My retro format + goals03:10 – Revenue snapshot: $19,440 topline05:35 – Recurring vs. project work: where my margin lives08:05 – Expense breakdown & studio investment11:20 – Contractor hours, Moxie workflow, and margin14:45 – Reading cash-flow in Monarch Money18:00 – Spinning up a testimonial flywheel with Senja21:40 – The Jay Klaus session and why it mattered26:10 – Wins: revenue, AMA site kickoff30:55 – Losses: follow-ups, double work, procrastination36:30 – Personal notes: stress, solitude, discipline41:20 – 33 episodes in the queue—publish faster46:05 – October plan: ops, cadence, 3 launches51:10 – Closing mindset + accountability

If you found value in this episode, please rate and review Marketing by Design on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It helps us reach more high-performing marketers.

Follow Me
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmgdesign/

In this episode, Brad Griffith, Founder of Buckeye Innovation, shares how he works with nonprofits and civic partners who aren’t always a budget fit — by reducing scope, not standards. He explains how curiosity, consistency, and creativity help him deliver impact while protecting the integrity of his team’s work.

CONNECT WITH BRAD🌐 Website: https://www.buckeyeinnovation.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradgriffith/🏢 Brick House Blue (New Albany): https://www.brickhouseblue.com/locations/new-albany-waters-edge

CONNECT WITH ANDY🌐 Website: https://www.mmgdesign.net/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmgdesign/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmilligan/

Listen to this episode to learn how to protect your craft, serve your clients well, and still say “yes” — without selling yourself short.

—
MMG Design is my web design studio that's helped 80+ businesses clarify their offer and design a website they’re proud to share.

Marketing by Design is my podcast where we learn how high-performing marketers and founders built their success... by design.

To learn more, visit mmgdesign.net