[RETIRED] Organize & Automate: For Designers

Learn How To Streamline Your Design Process

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Hey designer!

In the online world, there’s a lot of talk about streamlining your client process, but not a lot of talk about streamlining your design process.

With a streamlined design process, you can work faster and more efficiently. You can cut down the time each project takes and take on more projects, resulting in more income. (Whee!)

Or, if you don’t want to work any more than you already do, you can at least get through your projects in less time.


Imagine going through your design projects with total ease. Imagine you have systems and automations set up that allow you to spend less time working and more time:


• Creating new products and services.

• Scaling your business and growing your team.

• Spending more time with your partner and kids.

• Traveling the world and drinking passionfruit mojitos on the beach! (C'mon. You know that drink is the bees knees.)


Imagine your process is so streamlined…


• Your clients never forget to provide files and feedback on time.

• Late payments become a thing of the past.

• Nothing falls through the cracks and gets forgotten.

• Your clients rave about you after the project is over because you not only provided them with amazing designs, but an incredible experience.

Here's your problem:

You haven't made the TIME to set up processes and systems within your design business. You know you should. You know it will make running your business 100x easier. But the thought of setting up systems seems like a lot of work.

In the past, you’ve probably thought:

"I don’t have time to experiment with lots of new tools and find the best ones for a design business."

"I have client work to do. I can’t fit this in!"

"And even if I wanted to, where would I even BEGIN?"

 

Have no fear m’friend. Organize & Automate is going to help you GET motivated and MAKE the time to streamline your design process.

And here’s the best part:

You don’t have to waste time experimenting with dozens of tools or figuring out how to streamline your design process because it’s all mapped out in Organize & Automate.


Just watch the tool tutorials, implement the lessons, and see your design process whip into shape. Let Organize & Automate make this easier for you.

Meet Erin

At the start of the year, Erin's husband lost his job, she found out she was pregnant and her sister was hospitalized. On top of that, her business was so unorganized that balancing everything completely burned her out. But everything changed when she enrolled in Organize & Automate. Listen to Erin's story below!

I would definitely recommend this course to any designer who is feeling stressed or doesn’t know which apps and tools to use to simplify their process. Organize & Automate has pushed me to take the time to update some of my processes and start using Asana to manage clients. I’ve struggled with keeping projects on track and Nesha’s course really helps with that!

- Ciera Holzenthal, cieradesign.com

This course is a must if you want to streamline your design business and make it work for you as effectively as you work for your clients. I’m so grateful to have learned about smart tools, tips, and techniques that will keep my business running smoothly without a lot of maintenance on my end!

- Jamie Grasso, jamiegrasso.com

In Organize & Automate, you’ll learn:


• How to organize your inbox.

• The step-by-step brand & web design process you should be following.

• How to manage your projects in Asana.

• How to speed up and streamline your workflow in Photoshop and Illustrator.

• How to train your clients one-on-one after their project is complete.

• How to make sure your clients never forget to hand in files on time.

• Tools and browser extensions to help speed up your web design process.

• And a ton more!


For designers, time is money. Don’t waste that time:


• Stumbling through your design projects.

• Repeating Illustrator & Photoshop tasks you could easily automate.

• Missing deadlines and stressing like crazy.

• Battling with clients to get them to hand in their homework and files on time.


With Organize & Automate, you’ll streamline your process and finally cut down on the amount of time you waste.

Meet Brianna

Before Organize & Automate, Brianna worried about whether she was doing everything she should as a designer. She never felt sure she was doing things the right way. Then Organize & Automate came along and helped her fill in the gaps in her design process! Watch the video below to learn how.

Organize & Automate is freakin' fantastic. I LOVED it!! I absorbed each module like a sponge! The best thing I've gotten out of this course are the solid processes to follow with my clients, using many of these tools. I'm still mostly in the "finding clients" stage right now, but I know that once I begin to book clients, my process will be smooth sailing thanks to Organize & Automate!

- Katelyn Dekle, studio1862.com

"Organize & Automate is the most practical course I have ever enrolled in! It provides value well beyond its price point. Nesha offers mockups and other resources that are truly invaluable and which have already saved me time and hassle in the early stages of starting up my freelance graphic design business. Organize & Automate is a resource I will come back to over and over again. If you’re wasting too much time on emails, admin tasks and other processes instead of doing the work that you love, then this course is for you! It will completely transform the way you handle your projects, process and clients."

- Melanie Krestan, studiolunar.com

"Enroll! Do it! I don't have extra money to throw around by any means but I wanted to get serious about getting organized before I leave my 9 to 5 and I don't think I could have made a better investment to get me feeling ready. I'm now able to respond to clients faster and spend way less time on emails because I use Nesha's email scripts. Also, ASANA! I had used Asana before but [after learning how to use it with clients in Organize & Automate], things will move so much more smoothly now."

- Ashlee Johnson, ashleenicoleartistry.com

Getting organized, setting up systems, automating your business… it’s the unglamorous part of being a freelance designer.

It seems boring. It seems hard. And you have more important things to do- like finishing up that logo design for a client, or tweaking that bit of code.

I know that’s how you feel because I used to feel the same.

I ran my web design business for TWO YEARS before I actually decided to set up systems and streamline my design process. It’s no surprise that after I did, my clients went from satisfied with my work to ecstatic about the whole process.

Here’s what one of my clients said about my design process BEFORE I got organized:

“Because I have a new business, I think it would have been extremely helpful to start the process with a brainstorming call where I could tell you what I was unsure about and you could make suggestions and offer advice. Also, I would have really liked to see an example of what a logo variation is, what a submark is, etc. That would have helped me make decisions quicker through the revision process…”

It's a little embarrassing to share, but that was the kind of feedback I was getting from my clients before I streamlined my design process.

Here’s what another client said AFTER I organized my design process:

"You managed my expectations from start to finish. I knew exactly what was happening with my project, at all times. You guided me through a process I knew absolutely nothing about with professionalism and ease, and it was really exciting from start to finish. Your level of service went the extra mile and as a client I really appreciated that. Thank you so much!”
 

A streamlined design process = An awesome brand experience for your clients.


An amazing brand experience = Glowing testimonials, more referrals and more work for YOU!

Course Curriculum


Module 01: Inbox Management

• Learn how to pause your inbox and manage inbox overwhelm.

• Set client expectations with an autoresponder.

• Learn how to use a CRM tool to follow up with clients.

• Learn 6 Gmail tricks to speed up your inbox workflow.

+ Copy & paste email scripts you can use for milestones in your design projects!



Module 02: Project Management

• Tech Training: Asana.

• The ins and outs of client reminders in Asana.

• Learn how to communicate with clients in Asana.

• Create and document your design process in Asana.

• Learn how to train your clients to use Asana.

+ Readymade Asana training video to send to your clients.

+ Video script to use if you want to create your own Asana training video for your clients!



Module 03: Streamline Your Design Process

• Create design homework for your clients.

• Organize your Illustrator & Photoshop workspace.

• Save time with Illustrator scripts.

• Change your default colour swatches in Illustrator.

• Use browser extensions to speed up your web design process.

• Use keyboard shortcuts in Illustrator & Photoshop.

+ Cheatsheet: Illustrator & Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts



Module 04: Automate Your Design Process

• How and why you should create a moodboard.

• How to present your designs to the client.

• How and why you should create a brand board.

• Wireframes: What they are and why you should be using them in your design projects.

• Tech Training: How to use Wireframe CC.

+ Templates: Moodboard, design presentation and brand board.



Module 05: Client Onboarding

• The step-by-step client onboarding process.

• How to create an onboarding page for potential clients.

• Schedule client meetings with an online tool.

• Tech Training: Calendly.

• Create and send your contract electronically.

• Set up a professional invoicing system.

• 5 things you should do after your client books their project.



Module 06: Client Offboarding

• Automate your file-saving process in Adobe Illustrator.

• How to create a style guide for your clients.

• How to train your clients one-on-one.

• How to end your projects + keep your clients coming back for more!

• How to get killer testimonials.



Course Materials

• [CHEATSHEET] 50 Must-have Tools For Designers

• [SCRIPTS] Copy & Paste Email Scripts

• [READYMADE VIDEO] Asana Training Video To Send To Your Clients + Video Script

• [CHEATSHEET] Design Process Cheatsheet

• [CHEATSHEET] Illustrator & Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts

• [PHOTOSHOP TEMPLATES] Moodboard, brand board, style guide and client presentation templates.

Meet Cat

Cat wanted to raise her prices, but she knew she couldn't charge more money if she didn't improve her client experience. She wanted her clients to feel delighted and 100% satisfied with their investment in her services. So, she enrolled in Organize & Automate to help her. Listen to the video below to learn more!


I really wanted to WOW my clients, but my design process was really chaotic. My version of project management was writing it down on a to-do list as I went and all communication was only done through email. It was a mess. Since taking this course, every one of my clients now compliments me on how organized and professional my design process is. They feel more comfortable letting me take control because they see that I know what I’m doing!

- Britt Lopez, brandedbybritt.com

This course gives designers the perfect step-by-step process to get their business systems set up. If you follow this course and apply what you learn, you’ll have systems in place that will make you look professional to your clients, and more importantly, save you lots of time. This course is a goldmine for every designer who wants to build a strong foundation for their biz!

- Chrys Bourgeois, calliframe.com

When you're not organized, your client can pick up on it. Having a solid system in place saves time and helps you and your client work together as efficiently as possible! Before taking this course, I thought my design process was solid because I already had several years experience working on different design teams, but I quickly realized that I needed to streamline my process even further. This course opened my eyes to ways that I can continue to refine my process with onboarding, designing, handing off design files and receiving testimonials.

- Holly Meyer, hollymeyerdesign.com


This course is for you if…


• You’re a web or graphic designer who is tired of overdue projects, late files and forgotten feedback and needs to implement systems to stop that from happening.

You’re sick of feeling like you live in Photoshop & Illustrator. You know you need to speed up your design process but need some guidance and motivation to finally do it.


You’re tired of scouring Pinterest for articles on streamlining and automating your business. You want all the information on streamlining your client and design process in one place.


You want to learn the tech part of getting organized and you don’t just want tool recommendations- you want step-by-step walkthroughs of how to set up and use these tools! (Organize & Automate will guide you through choosing and setting up the best tools to help you streamline your design process.)


This course isn’t for you if…


You are not a designer. (If you feel you'd still benefit from Organize & Automate then I welcome you to join, but please be aware that this course was made with designers in mind.)


You're looking for a course that will help you set up general systems. I'm talking social media systems, blogging systems etc, etc. This course is far from general. It focuses specifically on the design process and the client process. These are the two most important processes in your business.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is this course just for designers?
This course was specifically made by a designer, for designers. It will benefit designers the most. However, if you're not a designer and you still feel like you'd benefit from the modules then I welcome you to join us!
When does the course start and finish?
It starts as soon as you enroll and it never finishes! You will have lifetime access.
What is the format of the course?
The modules are made up of video and text! You'll also get bonus worksheets, cheatsheets and scripts.
Do you offer refunds?
If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, email [email protected] within 30 days and we will give you a full refund. I never want you to be unhappy with one of my courses!
Are there any costs associated with this course?
This is not one of those courses that requires you to pay for all the tools featured in the lessons. Most of the tools featured in this course are free. There are only two tools that require you to purchase them and neither of them are huge costs. However, I've included free alternatives if you'd rather keep your expenses low!

Who Made This?

Hi friend! My name is Nesha and I teach freelance brand and web designers how to create profitable, sustainable businesses that allow them to live the life they truly want.

Being a successful designer doesn't just come down to having great skills and a good portfolio. You also need business smarts. That's where I come in!



I've been running a successful design business for five years; I know from experience that it takes strategic planning and smart systems to create a business that not only brings in money, but also feels asy and fun to run.

There's no point in running a business that makes you feel stressed, burned out and regretful. Trust me- I've been there! But after I got organized, I could enjoy my work again. I could take time off again. I no longer felt totally burned out but could finally remember the beautiful benefits of working for myself!

If you're ready to build a design business that gives you time and freedom instead of stealing it away, I'm here to help make that happen.

Meet Rena

After implementing Organize & Automate, Rena has saved two hours per day! She says, "Because I now have consistency, I design better and I have more time to do the work. Of all the courses I've taken, this has been the most beneficial for my business."


"I was on the fence about spending the money on this course as I am just starting out with my business. I realized about 20% of the way through that it was already worth every cent! I already feel so much more efficient and professional with my process!"

- Campbell Davis, spearedolive.com

"I would definitely recommend enrolling in Organize & Automate to all designers who are struggling with client workload or the design process. It will change your life! My process is now much more streamlined, I seem more professional and I’m easier to work with. In the past, I had been juggling clients and setting reminders on my phone but now I feel like everything is organized and I don't have to worry about anything apart from designing, which is the bit I love to do!"

- Cat Bryne, gattoweb.com

"I wish I had known about this course months ago. Even though I've just started with the course, I can already see a huge improvement in my production and stress levels. I'm not spending whole days stuck in my inbox anymore. A few simple, strategic changes have made my time my own once again! Nesha has blown me away with the tools, strategies and systems she outlines in this course. Enroll now, rather than later!"

- Rena McDaniel, theblogging911.com

The Satisfaction Guarantee

I never want you to be unhappy with one of my courses. If you are, you can contact me at [email protected] within 30 days, show me you've watched and taken action on the lessons, and I will happily give you a full refund.


 

You have two choices:


01. Keep doing what you’re doing. Work those 15 hour days. Get closer and closer to burn-out central.


02. Learn from a designer who knows what she’s talking about and can take you from overwhelmed to organized in WEEKS, not months.


It's time to stop procrastinating. Let's get you organized!

Get started now!