A Day in the Life with Connor Walsh
Location: Spokane, Washington
Started using Squarespace: 2015
Title: Owner, Project Manager, and Developer, Station Seven
Long before most people check their morning emails, Connor Walsh is already deep into his best creative work. As the owner of the Spokane-based agency Station Seven, the Circle Platinum Partner leads a collaborative team that creates clean, user-friendly Squarespace websites and premium templates for organizations of all sizes.
Because he refuses to let constant client messages and endless to-do lists control his schedule, Connor’s day leaves plenty of room for 15-minute power naps, afternoon neighborhood walks, and sunset pickleball matches. To manage his agency without burning out, he relies on a disciplined routine built around focused time blocks, strict inbox boundaries, and evenings that keep his cup full.
Check out a day in Connor’s life and see his top advice for web designers.
Connor’s schedule
5:30 AM: Wake up and start my morning routine. I usually spend about 30 minutes reading—this may be a novel, historical fiction, self-help, or a business book. Right now I’m reading Theo of Golden by Allen Levi.
6:00 AM: Start work from home. I’ve found my most productive hours are between 6:00–10:00 AM, when there are fewer distractions and less emails coming in. I keep a running to-do list (daily, weekly, and upcoming), review it each morning, make any updates, and then begin working on laying out a site for a plant nursery client in Bellingham, Washington. I focus on establishing the site styles and overall structure for each page first, and then fill in content later.
8:15 AM: Take a 20-minute walk around my neighborhood. I like to get outside, move a bit, and get some fresh air early in the day. It also serves as a natural break after a focused block of work. After the walk, I eat breakfast and get ready for the rest of the morning.
9:00 AM: Back to work. I use this time to respond to client emails, check in on active proposals, and reach out to potential prospects.
10:00 AM: Work on proposals for two clients—a frozen drink machine business in Florida and a nonprofit Inland Northwest volleyball association. I spend the next couple of hours putting together project scopes, pricing, and timelines, outlining three different options for each client based on our initial consultation.
12:15 PM: Lunch, followed by a short 15-minute nap and another 20-minute walk. This mid-day break helps me reset and feel refreshed heading into the afternoon.
1:00 PM: Back to work for client meetings. We meet on Zoom with a ceramic business in Florida that has grown a lot through Instagram over the past six months and needs a new website after using a DIY Squarespace site for about a year. We present three homepage mockups based on a selected moodboard direction. She liked all three, but chose one and asked to incorporate a few elements from another.
1:45 PM: My Creative Director and I debrief after the meeting to go over client feedback, make sure we’re aligned, and determine next steps.
2:00 PM: Spend time on emails. I send a follow-up to the client we just met with to recap the meeting, outline next steps, and provide any homework so everything is clear moving forward. I also respond to any other emails that have come in that day or the day before. I try to respond to emails within 24 hours when possible.
3:30 PM: Check off completed tasks from my to-do list and plan out priorities for the rest of the week and the next day.
4:00 PM: End my workday and transition into my workout. I aim for about 90 minutes of intentional movement each day, including walks earlier in the day plus running or lifting at the gym. Today I lifted. Since I work from home, getting out of the house at this point helps create a clean break between work and personal time.
4:45 PM: Some downtime to relax, scroll a bit, and unwind.
5:30 PM: Make dinner and spend the evening relaxing or doing something social—playing pickleball, golfing, or going out with friends. Later, I’ll usually watch an episode of whatever show I’m watching (right now it’s “Shrinking”), then read before bed around 8:30 PM, with lights out at 9:00 PM.
Connor's top advice for web designers
Find structure. Creating clear structure and separation between work and personal time has become essential for me when working for myself from home. I’ve found that building my schedule around focused blocks of time, with movement between them, helps me stay consistent, energized, and effective throughout the day.
Avoid constantly checking emails. While I aim to respond to emails within 24 hours, keeping my inbox closed outside specific times has been key to staying focused. Constantly checking messages can quickly become a distraction that breaks up focused client work.
Communicate clearly with clients. Clear communication at every stage of a project prevents confusion and keeps both sides aligned on expectations. Over time, we’ve built a process with defined deliverables, feedback windows, and approvals so there are no surprises and everyone knows what comes next.
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