In a nutshell
- 50 employees.
- Sales doubled from €2.6 million in 2019 to over €5 million.
- Furious has improved efficiency, enabling more to be done with the same team without additional hiring.
- Shared schedule management: a key feature for better coordination between teams.
- Centralized information: from quotations to project delivery, optimizing profitability and processes.
Digitalization has transformed the business landscape, and for companies in the digital sector, having the right tools is essential for healthy growth. Jérôme Balmain, Director of Operations at La Haute Société, shares how the Furious management tool has been a major catalyst in their success.
Could you introduce yourself, Jérôme?
I’m Jérôme Balmain, co-founder of La Haute Société, which was established about 18 years ago with my partner, Christophe Bernard. Currently, I serve as the Operations Director. Before that, I was the Production Director.
What is La Haute Société about?
La Haute Société is a digital sector company with about fifty employees, specializing in communication. They have completed several notable projects, including with Société Générale, Adidas, and SFR. Although based in Grenoble, they have major clients that are not necessarily nearby.
What are your major challenges at La Haute Société?
The main challenge is maintaining an optimal level of quality for the products delivered to clients. They also strive to ensure reliability in terms of quality and delivery timelines.
Since when have you been using Furious at the agency?
They started using Furious in the summer of 2019. They were introduced to the tool by another company, Native Communication, based in Lyon.
Has Furious saved you time?
Yes, Furious has made it easier for employees to work and increased productivity. The tool has allowed the company to accomplish more with the same team.
Has Furious changed your daily routine?
Yes, with Furious, information is now centralized and shared among all team members. This has improved schedule management and decentralized roles.
How has growth with the tool been?
In 2019, the company had a revenue of €2.6 million. Today, they have surpassed €5 million. This growth has been made possible with the support of Furious.
Why did you choose Furious?
We were looking for a user-centric tool that fits our industry needs. Furious, being a tool developed by an agency for agencies, perfectly met our requirements, which piqued our interest. In the end, we chose to fully adapt to the tool and integrate it completely into our processes.
Your killing feature you can't live without?
One of the main features we appreciate is the management of shared schedules. This has improved coordination among project managers and facilitated resource management.
Any wishes for the future?
We wish to use Furious in an even more central role and integrate more features. With all the new functionalities being added, we aim to fully incorporate them into our growth strategy. The goal is to enhance work quality and increase productivity.
