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Episode 200: May 2026 Income Report

Welcome to my May 2026 Income Report where I share how much we made, how much we spent and all of the lessons I learned along the way.

In This Episode:

• The May 2026 numbers and what they really mean when you look at 18 months of rolling data

• How one outreach email turned into an unexpected speaking opportunity in front of the exact right audience.

• What walking a half marathon along the coast of Spain without her laptop taught me about my business.

• The future of the Web Designer Academy, and why I’m bringing Package Matrix™ Method to other freelancers, coaches, and consultants

• What "playing to win" actually looks like -even when the numbers are down

Resources Mentioned:

• Web Designer Academy Open House - request to come to our next Live Strategy Call

• Next Level Mastermind - for web designers ready to break through to their next level

• ShannonMattern.com - home of the Package Matrix Method for all service providers

Related Episodes:

• #196 - April 2026 Income Report

• #192 - March 2026 Income Report

• #189 - How To Price Custom Web Design Projects with Shannon Mattern

About Shannon Mattern

Shannon Mattern is a Pricing Strategist and the founder of the Web Designer Academy, where she helps experienced women web designers book higher-paying web design projects, charge more with confidence, run projects without overworking and burnout, and break through to their next level of income and freedom.

Website: webdesigneracademy.com

Instagram: @profitablewebdesigner

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YouTube: @profitablewebdesigner

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