Are you ready for some serious systems & operations in today's podcast episode with Dubsado Queen, Nicola Peters?? We're chatting all things operations & systems using specifically Dubsado.

If you've ever listened/watched/witnessed one of my self-proclaimed Ted Talks on systems, then you'll know that Dubsado is behind 100% of the client systems we have at Current. I've said a million times before, it's the most important way to scale your business.

If you feel like you're constantly writing the same email over and over, have trouble following up with leads, your on-boarding process is a mess or non-existent - this episode is for you!

Recommended links:

Dubsado: Start now with 3 free clients! https://www.dubsado.com/?c=currentdesign20

http://nicolamelinda.co.uk/

I think it's safe to say that 2020 was a year no one was expecting. And while everyone has their qualms with last year and reasons to be excited for a quote-on-quote "fresh start", this was a different new year than most. Typically, I'm super excited for a new year. After a few weeks off from the holidays, there's nothing I love more than walking into my office with new projects and new goals.

This year was different. I planned differently. I started differently. I feel differently. And in the first episode of 2021, I'm sharing random thoughts on the new year, deep reflections from 2020 and manifestations I'm hoping to continue to work on.

Gabrielle Laura is a online business coach and podcast host who specializes in helping aspiring entrepreneurs build the confidence and business game plan they need to break free from their 9-5’s. After getting laid off in the middle of a pandemic after working miserably in corporate America for 5 years, she had no choice but to make her online business work. She now has a deep passion for helping people add more control and freedom to their lives. You're going to love this insightful, inspiring, and fun conversation with Gabby!

Refining my client process is the reason I was able to scale to a multiple six-figure online business. In part one, I talked about onboarding, brand direction, and logo design. Today, we're talking about collateral (including a brand guide!), web design, and offboarding. Be sure to take notes and massive action, as you're going to learn a lot in part two.

Running an agency is unlike any business model out there. There are hours of client work, tons of moving parts to every project, design files, revisions, and there's all the normal business stuff like marketing, contracts, and invoices. So how can you do it all while offering a seamless experience for your clients?

A better client process creates stronger boundaries with clients and helps you more easily delegate tasks to different team members. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what our process looks like at Current Design Studio and the different tools and resources I use to help with project management. Whether you’re building an agency or not, this episode will be super valuable (so much so that it’s split into two episodes)!

Caitlin Durning is the owner of a social media management and consulting company, Meraki Media, giving you the tools and confidence you need to succeed online. In this episode, I pick Caitlin's brain about all things Instagram - the dreaded algorithm, content that engages your ideal client, hashtags 101, what to focus on (and what not to focus on), and how to manage your mental health online.

Caitlin is truly in the business of making your presence on Instagram more authentic. I took a full page of notes during this episode. It is so packed with knowledge and is a great episode for any entrepreneur to tune into. I hope you enjoy!

Our client experience at Current Design Studio is hands down what sets us apart from other branding and web design studios. And after doubling our revenue this year and growing to a team of 3, I did a whole overhaul of the way we manage our client relationships.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing why it’s important to elevate or even HAVE a client experience, how to go about implementing a CRM system, and what platforms are best for different industries. 

You’re going to want to listen to this whole episode because it’s full of great tips you’re going to want to return to.

"Why do I need branding?" is an objection I hear from designers all the time. Branding is why you buy that specific $130 pair of leggings, are loyal to your local coffee shop, and make buying decisions based on aesthetics & ethics. That is all branding.

But what makes a solid brand? What is the true value of branding for your business? This is what I'm exploring in today's episode.

Health and wellness has played a huge role in how I show up as a business owner and I want that for you too. If you are constantly hustling, not sleeping enough, and failing to put yourself first, I'm sharing my best tips and tricks on how to set yourself up for success when it comes to your health and wellbeing as an entrepreneur.

In this week's episode, I'm rounding up my top resources and tools that I use every day to run my business. I'm also sharing some that are specific to the coaching and wellness space.