How Designers Can Get 50 Hours of Work Done in Just 25: The Power of a Model Calendar
Marsha Sefcik Marsha Sefcik

How Designers Can Get 50 Hours of Work Done in Just 25: The Power of a Model Calendar

As designers, we wear a lot of hats: visionary, project manager, purchasing agent, problem solver, client hand-holder, and sometimes, therapist. It’s no wonder we often feel like we’re “on” 24/7—even when we’re not at our desks.

And let’s be honest: most of us didn’t start our businesses because we wanted to hustle 60-hour weeks. We became designers and entrepreneurs to create more freedom, more creativity, and a business that fits our lives—not the other way around.

So how do you get everything done and still have time for a life you love?

Enter: the Model Calendar.

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How Pomodoro Sessions Can Help Designers Work Smarter, Not Harder
Marsha Sefcik Marsha Sefcik

How Pomodoro Sessions Can Help Designers Work Smarter, Not Harder

Running a design business means your to-do list is never-ending. From sourcing furniture and managing client communications to creating floor plans and handling invoicing—it’s a lot. And with so many creative and admin tasks competing for your attention, it’s easy to feel scattered or stuck in procrastination mode.

Enter the Pomodoro Technique.

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Why Every Designer Needs a Weekly CEO Date
Marsha Sefcik Marsha Sefcik

Why Every Designer Needs a Weekly CEO Date

Running your own design business means wearing a lot of hats—designer, marketer, project manager, bookkeeper, and sometimes even therapist (you know it’s true). With so many moving parts, it’s easy to feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around.

That’s where a weekly CEO Date comes in.

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Bring Calm to Chaos Lunch & Learn
Marsha Sefcik Marsha Sefcik

Bring Calm to Chaos Lunch & Learn

Bring Calm to Chaos: Streamline Your Design Business with Confidence
Hosted by: Marsha Sefcik, Design Business Strategist & Workflow Specialist

Join us for a practical and encouraging session designed to help you bring calm to the chaos of running a design business. If you're feeling overwhelmed with client onboarding, scattered systems, or the day-to-day logistics of managing your projects—this is your opportunity to take a breath and reset.

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HOW TO WRITE COPY THAT CONVERTS: A GUIDE FOR DESIGNERS
Marsha Sefcik Marsha Sefcik

HOW TO WRITE COPY THAT CONVERTS: A GUIDE FOR DESIGNERS

As a designer, your website, emails, and social media posts do more than just showcase your work—they communicate your value and attract your ideal clients. But if your copy isn’t connecting, you might be losing potential clients before they even reach out.

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