As a new project manager at 834 Design, it’s been a wild ride learning the ins and outs of agency life with this stone-cold group of ladies. One thing I figured out quickly is that every day is what I call “organized chaos.” The calendar is full and the to-do list is bursting, but there’s […]
Personal brand and relationship building have been hot topics around the 834 office recently. A core part of personal branding is relationships, connections and being visible. That being said, don’t be an asshole because it will come back to haunt you. On the other hand, keep in mind that you can’t be nice all the time. […]
Recently, our Boss Lady had a family emergency. That same week two other employees had similar situations. For a smaller agency, having three employees away from the office could lead to disaster (For you math wiz’s that is a fourth of our employees). Did our clients feel neglected? Nope. In fact, #Team834 rallied and made it a priority to […]
“At first, we were a ten-women wolf pack. But when we met Mari and Megan, we knew they were one of our own. And then, our wolf pack grew by two. So there… there were ten of us in the wolf pack, and then, when we met them, we thought, “Wait a second, could it be?” And […]
We are big believers in the ‘never stop learning’ philosophy. If you shut your mind off to new ideas, concepts and refuse to push the boundaries of your own understanding then how do you ever grow intellectually? We read, we watch we observe. Here is what we are digging into to make us smarter. Kim […]
Resolutions are so, so dumb. Did you know that only eight percent of people achieve their resolutions? The whole concept just sets everyone up for failure. Instead of doing ridiculous, over-the-top resolutions, we decided to pick one thing to be better at. It’s easy to focus on small self improvements and watch them add up […]
Well, Michigan. It’s been a great 32 years, but it’s time to say goodbye. I’ve found someone else and am leaving you. In case you didn’t hear the news, I am stepping away from my content director position at 834 and making a big move to Philadelphia, where I will be vice president, customer engagement […]
Every day at 834 is different because our social media clients are so diverse. Some accounts need extra attention one day, while others are cruising along. Unless I’m writing up a full social media strategy (which is approximately six hours of researching, auditing and typing), I’m spending my day like this: 7:30 a.m. I’m usually […]
There are many reasons why giving rocks. People give because they care, because it makes them feel better and like they’re making a difference in the world. No matter how big or small you give, it makes an impact. Giving isn’t just good for people or organizations on the receiving end, though. Studies have found […]
We have a lot to be thankful for, so we’re just going to get right to it. Kim Bode, owner Narrowing down what I am thankful for is tough – I am beyond blessed to live this life. Let me give it a go. I have an amazing support system between my husband, my brother […]
