Balancing Your Creative Team with Employees and Freelancers

Creative Context

In this episode, co-hosts Douglas Duvall of Motif Media and Eric Wing of Darby Digital dive into the intricacies of working with subcontractors in creative industries. They explore the nuances of managing external talent, discussing communication strategies, payment considerations, and the balance between maintaining professional standards and allowing creative autonomy.

• Working with Subcontractors: Introduction and Initial Thoughts (0:00)
• Challenges and Considerations in Managing Subcontractors (2:50)
• Douglas' Subcontractor Management Approach (5:19)
• Reasons for Hiring Subcontractors vs. Full-Time Employees (9:54)
• Balancing Control and Autonomy with Subcontractors (15:13)
• Revenue Generation and Referral Strategies (21:34)
• Final Thoughts and Best Practices (29:51)

📌 Topics Covered:
Subcontractor management, creative industry workflows, contractor vs. full-time employee considerations, referral strategies, communication protocols, revenue generation, project flexibility, professional relationships

📢 Key Takeaways:
Transparent communication, maintain quality standards, flexible work arrangements, clear role definition, timely payments, relationship-first approach, autonomy matters, strategic referrals, trust-building, project-specific hiring

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🔗 Connect with Us:
Douglas Duvall

motifmedia.com for high-end video production.
Eric Wing

withdarby.com for digital marketing and web development services.