ShopTalk 694: Invoicing with Studioworks with Jessica and Chris
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Dec 8, 2025 
Jessica Hische, a lettering artist and co-founder of Studioworks, and Chris Shiftlett, an entrepreneur with hands-on experience in product strategies, dive into the workings of their new invoicing app. They explore how their backgrounds uniquely position them to cater to creatives, emphasizing a design-forward approach. The duo discusses pricing models that avoid transaction cuts and how they focus on minimizing friction for neurodivergent users. Their vision extends beyond invoicing to build a holistic workflow tool for independent creatives.
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Subscription Over Transaction Fees
- StudioWorks charges a flat subscription and avoids per-transaction take rates to keep more money in creators' pockets.
- The app focuses on presentation, CRM-like client relationships, and a roadmap toward proposals and contracts.
Avoid Extra Payment Slices
- Use StudioWorks' Stripe integration so you pay only Stripe's base rates without an added platform percentage.
- Choose ACH with StudioWorks to access lower capped rates like 0.8% with a $5 cap for transfers.
Human-First Reminder Design
- StudioWorks designs invoicing to preserve client relationships and dignity rather than automating blunt reminders.
- They send owners a heads-up before reminders so users can prevent awkward client emails.