Description

Are your creative projects eating into your nights and weekends while still barely breaking even? How can you set timelines that protect your profit margins without disappointing clients?

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• Why creative professionals chronically underestimate timelines and how to fix it
• How to implement a change request protocol that manages scope creep
• Practical language for pushing back on unrealistic deadlines
• The "pizza delivery system" for keeping clients informed about project progress

FEATURED RESOURCE:

FREE LIVE WEBINAR with Christian Brim (author of "Profit First for Creatives") and Dustin Pead on Wednesday, April 30th at 1 PM EST. Register now at https://dustinpead.com/live

In this episode, Dustin explains how to implement the "Triple P's" - Profitable Project Planning - by setting timelines that respect your financial margins. Learn how to account for the hidden costs of scope creep, create client-friendly timeline visualizations, and communicate expectations clearly from the start. Discover why building in 10-20% time and financial buffers is essential for sustainable creativity.

Next week: Digital Studio Toolkit - Essential tools and automation workflows to eliminate repetitive tasks and increase your creative output!

→ Get the free guide to eliminating project pitfalls: https://dustinpead.com/pitfalls→ Check out Dustin's book "Growing Upward": https://dustinpead.com/book→ Website: https://dustinpead.com→ Instagram: @dustinpead→ LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook: @dustinpead

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