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

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:Failing with his first online dropshipping business,Struggling to recognize client red flags and learning it’s okay to demand respect, andUnderstanding 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 LINKS FOR BIMO ‍💻 See Website: https://www.bamoj.com/ X: https://x.com/bamojk 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bamoj/ TRY OUT WEBFLOW 🚀https://webflow.grsm.io/webflail‍ CONNECT WITH WEBFLAIL 📬 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://webflail.ck.page/8a5e37bca6 🐦 Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackRedley1 SAY THANKS 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 💜 Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5834...