30 Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 54 / Workrooms Working Long Distance

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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Workrooms Working Long Distance Podcast

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.