Make a million with NAV Creative

An applause is in order because Nav Creative recently celebrated an incredible milestone! After 3 years on 99designs, this (now) full-service agency has reached a goal many creatives dream of: one million dollars paid out from their work on the platform. Once we found out, we knew we had to reach out to Jo (NAV’s owner) and ask her what exactly goes into achieving such an impressive feat.

What it takes – among other things – is a lot of caffeine, cooperation and dog treats.

NAV in numbers
Years in the biz: 7
Dogs in the office: 4
Websites built and brands launched: 1000+

This tight-knit team of creatives and project managers love nature, customer service and communication, and believe strategic design is the best compliment to a solid brand. Their emphasis on relationships keeps things running smoothly.

Furthermore, a good work-life balance is precious, and Jo makes sure her team gets the right amount of support and structure. This is how they were able to scale up to become the strategic partners for the businesses they serve. Read on for the Q&A.

Hello Joe! Tell us your origin story.

I freelanced for many years while in school and earned a Parks & Recreation degree while my partner Brent worked as an automotive technician. We met in high school, and after 7 years together decided to take a year to travel and decide where we wanted to live.

For the trip, I renamed my then freelance business to Brent & Jo Studio, with the intention of us working together. It...