Today, let's chat about a struggle that hits home for a lot of us creatives... We kind of have a bad rep for getting projects across the finish line on time without dropping the ball.
You know the drill – underestimating how long things will take, forgetting those tiny yet crucial details, and then, bam, you've dropped the ball... Again.
Then we get those fun 3 AM panic attacks about that thing you forgot to send off to your client. Yep, been there, done that.
Here's why we kinda suck at this:
Trying to store every single tiny little project detail, deadline, and step in your head is a surefire recipe for disaster. There's just no way for our brains to keep track of this.
It's a common trap, thinking you can wing it because you've done similar projects before.
"I've got this," you say... Until you don't.
But what if you didn't have to rely on your beautiful creative scatterbrain to keep everything straight?
Enter the concept of an "external brain."
This isn't sci-fi; it's about using tools and systems outside your head to keep track of all the moving parts of your projects.
Your "external brain" never forgets, always keeps you on track, and is the difference between a smooth project delivery and a midnight meltdown.
Switching to an "external brain" means you can focus on what you do best – being creative – without the added stress of remembering every little detail.
So, if you're nodding along, thinking, "Yep, that's me," it's time to make a change.
Listen to this week's episode of the 6 Figure Creative Podcast to dive into the world of project management tools and find your perfect match. Your brain (and your clients) will thank you.
In this episode you’ll discover:
For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/295
#293: The 5-Step Blueprint for Perfect Client Onboarding | The Infinite Clients Series
#292: The Rock-Solid 8 Part Client Agreement For Starting Every Project Off Right | The Infinite Clients Series
#291: How To Create A Viral Freelancing Business That Gives You "Infinite" Clients | The Infinite Clients Series
#290: Here Are 11 Big (And Small) Projects You Can Take On In 2024 To Bring In Big Money
#289: How To Create A 2024 Plan For Your Business (That You'll ACTUALLY Use)
#288: He Turned His 6 Figure Freelance Design Business Into A 7 Figure Agency | With Michael Janda
#287: The Follow Up Process That Helped Me Double My Freelance Business | The Sales Series
#286: The SUPER Simple 4 Part Process For Sales Calls | The Sales Series
#285: The Entire Freelance Sales Process From Beginning To End | The Sales Series
#284: Stuck With Low $$$ Projects? Here's How To Level Up To $50,000 Projects | With Ryan Koral (Replay)
#283: The 3 Strategies For Staying Top-of-Mind & Getting More Gigs | The Lead Nurture Series
#282: Mapping Out The 7 Essential Stages Of The Complete Client Journey | The Lead Nurture Series
#281: The 4 Building Blocks of Turning Strangers Into Clients | The Lead Nurture Series
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#279: Mastering The Art Of Self-Promotion | The Lead Generation Series
#278: The 4 Types of Lead Magnets That Actually Work | The Lead Generation Series
#277: The Secret to Consistent Clients | The Lead Generation Series
#276: Shifting Your Clients From One-Time Projects To Monthly Recurring Subscriptions | With Annemie Tonken
#275: Time Management For Freelancers | Back To Basics
#274: Dare To Suck | Why You Make More Money When You're Bad At Things
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