Ep 109 | Secrets to becoming an award winning Webflow & GSAP assassin | with Bimo Tri

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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:

1. Failing with his first online dropshipping business,
2. Struggling to recognize client red flags and learning it’s okay to demand respect, and
3. 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
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‍💻 See Website: https://www.bamoj.com/
X: https://x.com/bamojk
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bamoj/
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