Discover how designer Maggie Reina built a thriving design studio working just 20 hours a week. Learn her part-time framework for creating full-time income through intentional systems, clear processes, and strategic boundaries.

In this episode, we’ve conversed about:

• How Maggie transitioned from a secure corporate job to launching Viola Hill Studio from her bedroom
• The evolution of her business through different seasons- from 40-hour weeks to a sustainable 20-hour workweek
• Why refining her process and systems was the key to working fewer hours without sacrificing quality
• How she structures her week to maximize productivity in limited time blocks
• Practical strategies for managing client expectations and boundaries without losing flexibility
• The importance of taking emotion out of business decisions and treating projects logically
• Why having crystal-clear timelines and deliverable dates prevents project delays
• How to handle clients who go off-process or miss deadlines
• The reality of building a business during the 2020 surge and staying consistent when others burned out
• First steps designers can take to move toward a more intentional, part-time studio model

You can find out more about Maggie (she/her) here: Violet Hill Studio

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