How Modern Taxidermists Are Streamlining Their Workflow and Winning Back Time

Time is Now Your Most Valuable Resource

Today's top-performing taxidermists aren't just artists—they're business operators. With more animals coming through the door, tighter customer expectations, and a backlog that stretches months, it's never been more important to run a tight ship. That means reducing admin, eliminating confusion, and spending less time hunting through paperwork or managing clients manually.

So how are the best in the business doing it?

They're using software-driven systems to take control of the chaos.

The Problem with Traditional Workflows

If your current system looks like a whiteboard, sticky notes, or a binder full of handwritten job sheets, you're not alone. But as shops start hitting 300, 500, or even 1,000+ mounts per year, the cracks in that system start to show:

• Jobs fall through the cracks
• Clients constantly call to check progress
• You forget whether a cape was sent to the tannery or still in the freezer
• Your team wastes time trying to find info across folders, text threads, or spreadsheets

That's time you're not spending on actual taxidermy. And that's where digital systems come in.

The Modern Solution: One Platform, Total Oversight

Platforms like MountMonitor are built specifically for taxidermists who want more control and less chaos. Instead of juggling sticky notes and memory, you get:

• A clear dashboard of all active jobs
• Job templates to create repeat mounts in seconds
• QR-coded tags for parts like capes and skulls
• Scanning to update job stages as work progresses
• A branded client portal that shows customers real-time status (so they stop calling you!)
• Automated emails and texts at each stage

It's everything you already do—just 10x faster and without the daily friction.

Real-World Example: Wood Wildlife Studio

Wood Wildlife Studio in San Angelo, Texas, is one of the fastest-scaling taxidermy shops in the Texas. When they implemented MountMonitor, they quickly:

• Set up Track & Trace to scan and move parts around their facility
• Gave clients a portal to reduce phone tag
• Reduced their onboarding time for new jobs

They still do what they've always done—but now they do it with more structure, better oversight, and way less admin.

Good Software Should Fit Your Shop—Not the Other Way Around

One of the biggest fears taxidermists have when switching from pen-and-paper is being overwhelmed. But the best systems are built to feel familiar. MountMonitor was designed by and for real shops—so whether you're solo or managing a team of five, you can start small and scale up.

Set your stages, add your price list, and upload your logo. The rest flows naturally.

Final Thoughts: Workflow Drives Profit

The taxidermy business is demanding, and your time is too valuable to waste. Shops that scale without a system are fighting an uphill battle.

Want to see what a modern workflow looks like?

Start your free trial of MountMonitor today and experience the difference firsthand.