On this episode of The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock are joined by Lisa Salvatore for a discussion about working long distance.
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There are two different kinds of long-distance relationships; the clients are long distance, or the clients are local and the designer is long distance and wants to use a workroom local to the project. Both working relationships have unique challenges.
Measuring
Packing, shipping and insurance
Travel
Who will install?
Turn around time
Storage
Project management
Compensation for extra time and unknowns
The top three skills for a successful long distance project: communication, trust, and organization.
Thank you to Lisa Salvatore for contributing to this months podcast! Lisa is the owner of The Finishing Room, a to-the-trade custom workroom located in Weatogue, Connecticut. Learn more about Lisa and see a portfolio or her beautiful work on her website, The Finishing Room.
