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It’s Halloween.

My wife, Regi, and I spent some time this evening, walking our dog, Maya, around the neighborhood earlier this evening.

Kids were already out in droves with their parents canvasing the streets.

I made a little observation as they walked the streets.

Going door to door, asking for candy, Is really labor-intensive.

It takes a lot of time.

My second observation as we’re walking.

We walk by our church who is hosting a big block event for trick-or-treaters tonight.

They’re making it super easy for kids and their parents.

Kids walk up to the church and candy is available everywhere.

A cavity-inducing smorgasbord.

There’s games and food.

They even have snacks that the parents like.

Kids are walking away with smiles and a bags full of candy.

And all of this without walking around in traffic after dark.

If I was a kid, I’d ditch the door-to-door candy pandering.

Going to the church is a no-brainer.

That’s working smarter, not harder.

When I started my business, I had no tools or process.

Tasks in my business were so labor intensive.

Scheduling appointments.

Keeping track of clients.

Creating invoices and contracts.

Collecting payments.

Sending payment reminders.

It was all a mess and so inefficient.

Then, I finally got smart.

I organized my entire business with a system and processes that frees up my time and gives me peace of mind.

Tomorrow is Nov. 1 and I have dozens of invoices that will be sent automatically.

And, the automatic payments will quickly follow.

All while I’m sleeping.

Would you like to see how I did it?

I’m giving you an invitation to a behind-the-scenes peak at how I have my business organized.

👉 Join me for the Freelance Business BackOffice Bootcamp.

This will be a free workshop on Nov. 6 where I’m going to give you a detailed, behind-the-scenes setup of my back office.

Grab your seat and I’ll show you the tools and strategies you need to organize your business like a pro!

You’ve been invited,

~ Mat “Work Smarter” Casner

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 more ways I can help you grow a profitable and sustainable design business:

(1) Learn how I register a domain and setup a WordPress website (including hosting) in my new, 90-minute training—WP LaunchPad ($47). Get details here.

(2) Get my best freelance design business tips and strategies on the Freelance CEO Podcast. Listen here.

(3) Join over 100+ passionate design business owners inside my free, private community, Design Biz Lab.

(4) Download the framework that I used to build a 6-Figure design business with The D.E.S.I.G.N. Business Blueprint

Mat Casner | Freelance CEO, 511 Main Street, Mound City, KS 66056
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