The Credible Brand Podcast

EP38: Outsourcing for Efficiency and Focus with Jacki Gil, Jacki Gil Designs & Huntsville Design House

Lindsey Wigfield Season 1 Episode 38

Jacki Gil, owner of Jacki Gil Designs and Huntsville Design House, shares her journey as a designer and entrepreneur. She started as a scrapbooker and developed a love for design, eventually pursuing a career in advertising and graphic design. In 2014, she started her own business focusing on wedding invitations and expanded to offer a variety of design services for different occasions. She also co-founded Huntsville Design House, a marketing company that provides branding and social media services. Jacki emphasizes the importance of word-of-mouth referrals and maintaining good relationships with clients. Her goal for 2024 is to continue nurturing her business and finding a balance between work and family.

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Takeaways

  • Word-of-mouth referrals are a valuable source of clients for designers and entrepreneurs.
  • Maintaining good relationships with clients is crucial for repeat business and referrals.
  • Finding a balance between work and personal life is important for long-term success.
  • Collaborating with other professionals can help expand services and provide support.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
07:01 Building Trust and Repeat Business
13:38 Collaborating and Building a Team
24:06 Finding Balance and Maintaining Quality
27:30 Goals for the Future

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