Trade Tales

Hattie Sparks Collins on the value in hiring for help with procurement, the systems’ approach that accelerated her firm’s growth, and raising her project standards to invest in her firm’s future.

Designers Evan Millard, Melissa Oholendt and Audrey Scheck joined host Kaitlin Petersen for a live episode of the show to dish out advice on attracting more qualified leads, investing in photography,understanding profit margins and more.

Jay Jeffers on how he’s protecting his firm from pipeline volatility, the value in creating a workplace that attracts senior talent, and what he learned from the process of opening his own hotel.

Dan Rak on why the right sourcing strategy is crucial to improving profit margins, levelling up through a designer-friendly accounting software, and the importance of regularly examining your firm’s cost structure.

Ali Faulkner on the outsourcing efforts that helped her firm grow, the value in hiring employees whose experience outweighs your own, and how being her authentic self helps capture ideal clients.