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Mar 2022
56m 54s

DESIGNCAST | Get a Grip | DGDC

Graphic Designers Nick Longo and Mikelle Morrison
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Are you juggling multiple clients, falling behind on projects, and can’t figure out how to escape? Feels like we are all in the same boat lately, continually in the heat of the moment, catching up on emails, project changes, and never-ending zoom meetings. It’s time to get a grip, the DGDC team is here to help!

We discuss organization tools and tips, job tracking software pros and cons, setting reminders, and knowing when to say no!

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