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Episode 26: I Wish I Knew: Systems and Workflow Don’t Have to be Overwhelming – Melissa Rich

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systems and workflow don't have to be overwhelming

A well-designed workflow – driven by great systems – is a major part of what will enable sustainable success for a photography business. But many photographers get stuck in overwhelm as they consider what it will even take to set up great systems for their business – and never implement them! Join us for an important discussion with Melissa Rich as she shares key principles for minimizing the stress of implementing an effective workflow in a new photography business!

You can subscribe to the Noobie podcast on the Apple Podcast app, follow on Spotify, join the YouTube subscriber list, or listen on your favorite podcast app!

Show Notes:

Melissa’s Introduction (3:33)

Why do photographers tend to work 60-70 hours per week? (5:50)

What did Melissa’s business look like pre-systems? (7:46)

Definition of systems (8:56)

5 strategies for implementing systems into your business (12:25)
1. Break your client lifecycle into phases
2. Use a visual cue
3. Work with what you already have to develop systems – start small
4. Use simple systems
5. Keep systems realistic for you and your workload

Links:
https://www.virtuallydonesystems.com
https://www.instagram.com/virtuallydonesystems
https://www.dubsado.com
https://www.clickup.com

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