If you’re stuck in an old-school way of running your business, it’s time to begin embracing some tech tools. Gone are the days of just using Quickbooks. There are multiple project management systems available geared towards designers. If you’re ready to update some antiquated systems and embrace the technology that’s available, don’t miss this 100th episode of the Wingnut Social Podcast!
Jarret Yoshida joins Darla and Natalie to chat about the systems and tools he’s integrated into his design business. Jarret is an interior designer in New York City, specializing in high-end residential spaces. His background in the tech space drove him to fully embrace tech tools to drive his business forward.
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut SocialIf you’re like most designers, the majority of your time is spent designing and being creative. No one likes to take time away from what they love to invest time into bookkeeping—especially on a platform that doesn’t serve you. Jarret found that Quickbooks was too generic, and began searching for a system that better served the needs of a designer.
So he started using Design Manager, and the difference was astounding. It was easy to learn. The financial tracking and project management was geared towards the design industry. It helped him become more productive and efficient. He points out that you can’t be afraid to stray from the industry standards to find something better.
Darla and Natalie have tried Ivy and currently use Mydoma and adore it. The goal is to find what works best for you and your firm. To hear more about how Design Manager and Mydoma integrate with the design world, be sure to listen to the whole episode!
Tech tools: shiny, new, and unexpectedJarret, Darla, and Natalie all advocate embracing technology and the tools that simplify your life and business. Slack is a great tool for internal communication within your business. Asana is a platform that Darla and Natalie love for keeping on-task with projects. G Suite (Google) is great for client presentations, email, and much more.
While advocating for technology, Jarret also points out that we cannot forget the human element. There is something special about the human touch and engaging with clients face-to-face. After all, they hired you because they like you, who you are, and what your design aesthetic is. It is all part of the luxury experience you want your clients to feel.
Jarret loves being surrounded by his team. It’s so much easier to collaborate, critique ideas, and be productive when you can communicate in-person. His firm is small and intimate enough that this is still feasible. Embracing technology is not about forgetting your roots or removing the human touch. It’s about integrating tools into your system that allows you to focus on what you do best.
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Break Boundaries as a Female Founder with Casey Gromer - Episode 235
Convert Calls to Clients with Nikki Rausch [Throwback] - Episode 234
Wingnut REPLAY: Reach Your Soul Goals with Anna Tsui - Episode 233
Achieve Massive Business Growth with Monique Allen's Methods - Episode 232
Infuse More Joy in Your Life with Tanya Dalton - Episode 231
Learn to Rewire Your Brain Patterns with Adele Spraggon - Episode 230
Niche Until it Hurts: Erica Reiner’s Love for Eco-Friendly Design - Episode 229
Why You Should Use Case Studies to Boost Your Business - Episode 228
Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs to Charge What You’re Worth [Sarah Schneider] - Episode 227
How Using a UTM Will Transform your Marketing Metrics with Chris Mercer - Episode 226
An Unexpected Way Designers can Leverage Pinterest per Chandler Oldham - Episode 225
Interior Designers: You NEED to Network with Realtors [per Eric Reeves] - Episode 224
Rachel Gill’s Spectacular Success with Client-Facing Facebook Groups - Episode 223
Crappy Copywriting: How to Be More Marketable with Gregory Anne Cox - Episode 222
Conversational Commerce is the Way of the Future [According to Paul Ace] - Episode 221
Overcome Your Inner Shadows to Reach Your Soul Goals (with Anna Tsui) - Episode 220
How to Brand Your Design Business According to Mike Peterson - Episode 219
How to Use Pinterest to Up-Level Your Social Media Marketing [Kate Ahl] - Episode 218
REPLAY: Infuse More Play in Your Day with Jeff Harry - Episode 217
Here’s How to Convert Your Expertise to a Money-Making Consulting Business with Laura Meyer - Episode 216
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