those who wander by ns

What made you take the leap, and how does your personality help or block you? One of many things we love about ?????????????? Tabrez Ahmad ???? is how personal and true to himself he stays through the different aspects of his life. He humbly speaks about being let go, or made redundant, as the best thing that happened to him. In this city, I see this happen so often, being let go or made redundant for different random reasons. Let's not make this a shameful discussion, if i'm honest, most of the time it's not about you. And most of the times, it's the best thing that will happen to you! Take those experiences as opportunities as much as possible and things will unfold eventually. Nothing is forever! Has anything bad changed your life to the better?

How did you overcome your struggles? "Don't fall in love with the pixel", Robert Zikry advises fellow designers. Once you venture out, you are no longer a designer, per say. Yes you have to make sure that what you're creating is of good standards, but that's someone else's task today. Your mindset should be shifting to business development, to sales, to growing your clientele, to growing your own offering, to monetizing that offering, making profit, and so much more. You, your family, and your team, are counting on you to be that person. The pixel is someone else's problem now. and it takes a certain personality and mindset to own that new role, make sure you're setting yourself up for success before you take the leap. You are no longer a designer. Do you think you've got what it takes?

What are some the challenges you faced when venturing out? When you're used to wearing the designer hat for a long time and venture out on your own, or even when you become a first time manager, one of the most challenging things to do is to let go, as Nathan Patton says it so humbly. To trust that you are now responsible for so many other things and that others that you have chosen to be on your side can do it well, and better! Letting go of micro-managing is one of the most freeing thing you can do for yourself and your peers. And if you manager hasn't done that yet or holds you responsible for not micro-managing, then there's definitely a problem there. What have you struggled to let go of as a wanderer?

How do you win clients? Once you've wandered, you're either going to do so because you've already gotten a client, or because you've taken the leap of faith. In both cases, there will be a constant search for more from your clients, and for new clients. One of many helpful tips that Rawan Hamed shared in our event is around knowing your audience, understanding what they are interested in, and grabbing their attention through a personalised pitching approach. It's not necessary to show them everything you've got, as designers stepping into the "sales" role, although we are proud to showcase our work, it's advisable to be more strategic about your approach. What's your strategy to win a client over?

What made you take the leap? In agencies today (more than product companies) we tend to jump from one thing to the next, and clients often don't understand the advantages of continuous improvements and growth, of doing things right, listening, tracking, testing, and enhancing. They want "the right now results", and so we still see those project based approaches that have specific deliverables and deadlines. And I can't help but notice that they generally backfire. What do you think? Here's what Nassib Haddad had to say about the design industry today, and the reason he took the leap!

Rawan Hamed ?????????????? Tabrez Ahmad ????Nassib Haddad Nathan Patton and Robert Zikry discussed the challenges of wandering, the benefits, the highs and the lows, and some of the tools to keep in mind when running your own business or venturing on a different path than the traditional corporate one. Let's be real here, # 1 reason we keep going or decide not to, is the financial one. Venturing out is not always stable, make sure you've planned a buffer time where you can sustain yourself until you start making proper income. # 2, You will be wearing multiple hats, your brain will be all over the place if you are not organised and dedicated. And sometimes, you might have people who count on you for salaries. Depending on your previous role you might not be used to that, make sure you're aware of what it takes to be a business owner, or be on your own. # 3, The hustle is real, but the benefits are huge, depending on your why you're doing this. Many of the speakers spoke about impact, about cutting through the noise to create something that matters, having a more meaningful and integrated professional and personal life. Make sure you know what your values are, why you're doing this, and how you're going to go about it. It takes mental strength to keep going, so being convinced and having a clear vision of the why are key. Comment on what you're curious to know regarding those who are doing things differently, who have swerved away from the traditional corporate job. Let's have real conversations! Follow TWW on instagram and linked in: https://lnkd.in/dBWY2aU6 https://lnkd.in/dsSs48Sr

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