Are you ready to work smarter not harder and give your clients an exceptional and consistent experience? Then, oh boy, do I have the tools and tips for you!

 

In  this episode, I’m sharing 5 ways I automate and systematize my graphic design business, and exactly how you can do it too.

 

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I use Dubsado to do things like automate emails to my clients and potential clients, send contracts and invoices, create proposals, send questionnaires, manage my project calendar and SO MUCH MORE. I am so grateful that a friend introduced me to Dubsado years ago because it changed the way I run my business and allowed me to SCALE in a way I wouldn’t have been able to otherwise.

 

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Episode Highlights:

- How automation and systems help you create a BETTER experience for your clients

- The exact system and automation I use for when a new client reaches out to me

- How automated emails will set you apart from the crowd

- How to be quick and effective when sending over details after a potential client call

- How rocky my lead fo

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