Business-First Creatives: Recent Episodes
Colie James
Every creative deserves to turn their craft into a business that brings them joy and profit. Here you'll find a no-BS approach to what it takes to put the business first, prioritizing the systems and strategies that will actually move the needle and ensure your creative business is profitable rather than an expensive side-hustle. Your host is Colie James, a Disney-loving family photographer, and filmmaker turned Workflow and Automations Guru who helps creative service providers automate their sh*t, reclaim their time and get back to living!
Do you hesitate to invest time into email marketing due to all of the different rules you have to follow? In today's episode, Dama Jue joins us to share the rules she's breaking in her own email marketing strategy that are helping her find success! Plus, listen in as she walks us through her approach to a nurture sequence and the one section of her emails that is driving additional revenue with minimal effort!
Today’s episode is brought to you by my Content Organization Hub! If you are drowning in a sea of post its trying to keep track of all your content ideas or maybe you're struggling to remember what you posted on which platform and when, I totally get it.
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Connect with Dama
Website: damajue.com
Instagram: instagram.com/damajue
Facebook: facebook.com/damajuellc
Threads: threads.net/@damajue
Shop: thrivecarttemplateshop.com
Instagram: instagram.com/thrivecarttemplateshop
Facebook: facebook.com/thrivecarttemplateshop
Marketing takes up a lot of your time and for businesses that are planning to be around for a while, finding sustainable strategies that generate passive traffic and run on longevity is key for long-term success. For many of us, search engine optimization and Pinterest seem to feel like a lot of work, yet the long-term impacts of the efforts on those two platforms is unmatched. In today's episode, Kara Duncan joins us to share the value of blogging and pinning your content to Pinterest, along with a few tips to getting the most out of your content as a business!
Today’s episode is brought to you by DIY Template Shop! Grab the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint Course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand and process. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
Mentioned in this Episode
Tailwind
Metricool
Connect with Kara
Website: thekarareport.com
Instagram: instagram.com/thekarareport
Podcast: thekarareport.com/podcast
Are you being intentional in your marketing? This week, we're kicking off a brand new series on the podcast all about marketing with intention. Our first guest, Tayler Cusick-Hollman joins us to help lay the foundation of intentionality with crafting a marketing plan. After watching entrepreneurs with small marketing budgets struggle, Tayler developed Enji, a marketing solution for small businesses. Listen in as she shares how to prioritize your marketing efforts, determine your channels, and market with intention!
Today’s episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That’s why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Mentioned in this Episode
Click to Convert by Inkpot Creative
Expanding Your Business through Virtual Summits with KP & Jessie of Inkpot Creative
Connect with Tayler
Website: enji.co
Instagram: instagram.com/enji_co
Facebook: facebook.com/enjimarketing
Podcast: prettyokaypodcast.com/
Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCXUQ06KoBdHN91sFu-NSV4Q
Are you using the power of storytelling in your business? Storytelling offers relatability and authenticity for connection with our audience, which builds trust. Storytelling strategist Akua Konadu joins us to share seven storytelling trends that you should implement into your marketing today!
Today’s episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they’ll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you’ll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Here are the highlights…
01:09 - The Power of Storytelling in Business
04:13 - Authenticity and Data in Storytelling
11:39 - Relatable and Everyday Stories
15:49 - Freedom in Storytelling
18:20 - Balancing Personal Sharing and Storytelling
18:53 - Embracing Authenticity in Business
20:33 - The Power of Micro Stories
26:24 - Interactive and Engaging Storytelling
Mentioned in this Episode
Creative Educator Conference
Christina Torres
Ashlyn Carter
Reesa Teesa - Who the F Did I Marry?
Case Study - Reesa Teesa
The Six Schizophrenic Brothers
Connect with Akua
Podcast: podcast.honeybook.com
Website: akuakonadu.com
Instagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_
Youtube: youtube.com/@HoneyBook
In this episode, there are a few life and podcast updates 😉
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
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Summer Sabbatical Series - Simplifying Systems for Creatives Using Airtable from Copywriter on Call
Ever wondered how automating your systems could help you create a more consistent experience for yourself and clients? Today I am sharing a guest episode I did for Sara Gillis' podcast, Copywriter on Call. We’re talking about our former lives as professors + everything related to automating client communications (with a personal touch, of course) to tracking the lifetime value of your clients. If you’re ready to see how a streamlined approach can totally transform your workflow, subscribe and download this episode.
Be sure to search for Copywriter on Call in your favorite podcast player and subscribe for more business and copywriting tips from Sara!
Today’s episode is brought to you by DIY Template Shop! Grab the exact client hub template for Airtable discussed in today's episode. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Resources Mentioned in the Episode
Client Hub for Airtable
Podcast Planner for Airtable
Airtable (aff link)
Connect with Sara
Website - https://whatsarasaid.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hellosaragillis/
Summer Sabbatical Series - Infusing Your Personality into Your Automations from Big Fun Content
Do you struggle with writing emails that don't bore you? Want to avoid sounding like a robot and write automated emails your clients LOVE reading? Well, you're in the right place my friend! Today I am sharing a guest interview I did for Deanna Seymour's podcast, Big Fun Content. This is definitely one of my favorite conversations about creating automated emails in your customer journey.
Be sure to search for Big Fun Content in your favorite podcast player and subscribe for more content creation tips from Deanna!
Today’s episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they’ll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you’ll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Connect with Deanna
Website: deannaseymour.com
Instagram: @thedeannaseymour
Podcast: bigfuncontent.com
In today's episode, we're diving into the world of Airtable with Colie James and Annemie Tonken, unraveling how this dynamic tool can streamline your business and simplify your life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by managing your team communication, marketing content, relevant client sales data and offers, get ready to hear how Airtable can tame the chaos in one centralized location!
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:29 Discovering Airtable
06:41 How Annemie using Airtable in her personal life
11:15 How can Airtable benefit your business?
15:12 Where to start with Airtable
22:19 Joining Systems Over Stress from Ashley Rose
22:49 Trying to find resources to learn Airtable
25:57 What kind of automations are there in Airtable
27:29 Colie's Favorite Automation: Team Communication
32:16 Airtable vs. CRM - Can Airtable replace Dubsado or Honeybook?
37:11 Organizing Your Business with Airtable Hubs
39:43 Why should you write emails inside Airtable
44:15 The Benefits of Airtable for Business
Resources Mentioned in the Episode
Client Hub for Airtable
Podcast Planner for Airtable
Support Ticketing System for Airtable
Airtable (aff link)
Systems Over Stress Group Program (aff link)
How Colie Uses Airtable to Organize Her Business
Why Airtable Should Replace Your Spreadsheets
Connect with Annemie
Website - https://www.thiscantbethathard.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thiscantbethathard_/
Are you ready to automate you social media sales strategy? In today's episode, Dayna Schaaf joins us to discuss the power of ManyChat and automations for marketing. Listen in as we walk through setting up trigger words and automated responses in Instagram DMs and how they can help photographers efficiently handle client inquiries, build engaging waitlists, and provide instant gratification to potential clients.
If you’ve tried setting up your Dubsado or Honeybook account, yet aren’t actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado or Honeybook, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Mentioned in this Episode
Episode 84: Applying the Rule of 7 with Dayna Schaaf
ManyChat (aff link)
Dubsado - Get 30% off your first payment (month or year) with code coliejames (aff link)
HoneyBook - Get 50% off your first year (aff link)
Connect with Dayna
Website: thiscantbethathard.com
ManyChat Training: thiscantbethathard.com/manychat
Consistency Club: go.thiscantbethathard.com/club (aff link)
Instagram: @thiscantbethathard_
Do you have a hate-hate relationship with Quickbooks? Yeah, not love hate, just hate. This is all too familiar with many small business owners who have to be involved in their own accounting needs. In today's episode, Madison Brown of Madison Dearly joins us to share why small business owners should consider making the switch to Xero for all of their accounting and bookkeeping needs! Listen in as she shares the benefits, ease of use, and integrations available!
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Mentioned in this Episode
Xero
Quickbooks
Dubsado - Get 30% off your first payment (month or year) with code coliejames
HoneyBook - Get 50% off your first year
Connect with Madison
Website: madisondearly.com
Blog: madisondearly.com/blog
Instagram: instagram.com/madisondearly
YouTube: youtube.com/@madisondearlybookkeeping
Are you leveraging the power of artificial intelligence for your business? With the advancements of AI, it can feel scary to explore, but once you embrace the mindset of using these tools to go from stuck to started, you'll find how beneficial they can be for your business. In today's episode, Dawn Richardson joins us to share how anyone can maximize their business with AI, along with some of her favorite tools to use!
Today’s episode is brought to you by DIY Template Shop! Grab the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint Course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand and process. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Mentioned in this Episode
Creative Educator Conference
Chat GPT
Lightroom Generative AI
Photoshop
Imagen AI
Topaz
Descript
Flodesk
Hoppy Copy
HoneyBook
Dubsado
Canva MagicWrite
Pic-Time
ChatGPT 4.0
Candice Coppola
Laylee Emadi
Hope Taylor
Connect with Dawn
Website: techsavvycreative.com
Tools: techsavvycreative.com/ai
Instagram: instagram.com/techsavvycreative
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCDhbJ2fF3vZUSwF10j2v8NQ
While you may understand the value and importance of copywriting on your website for sales and SEO, what about all of the other copy you need in your marketing? In today's episode, copywriter Sarah Gillis joins me to share how you can craft compelling copy in your marketing. From planning and organizing to tools and storytelling, Sarah is covering it all!
Today’s episode is brought to you by DIY Template Shop! Grab the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint Course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand and process. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Connect with Sara
Website: whatsarasaid.com
Instagram: instagram.com/hellosaragillis
Podcast/YouTube: youtube.com/@hellosaragillis
If you've been signed up and sitting with a CRM that hasn't been officially set up for your business, you're leaving time and money on the table. Today's guest was doing exactly that—Brittany Herzberg has had an account with HoneyBook for the last 6 years, yet she never took advantage of the built in features that could save her time and money. Listen in as we discuss the importance of simplification and automation of business processes and how Brittany's new HoneyBook setup has saved her time and reduced stress.
Make sure you listen to part one of this conversation over on The Basic B Podcast.
Today's episode is brought to you by my CRM Setup Services! If you're in a space where you know just how valuable getting organize with workflows and automations in your CRM can be for your business, yet you just don't have the time or energy, I offer a range of setup services to help you tackle your systems to-do list inside Dubsado and HoneyBook.
Mentioned in this Episode
Simple SEO Series
Dubsado
HoneyBook
The Basic B Podcast
Ellen Yin
HoneyBook vs. Dubsado Blog Post
How to Optimize YouTube Case Study Videos w/ Jamar Diggs
Connect with Brittany
Website: brittanyherzberg.com
Instagram: instagram.com/brittany_herzberg
Podcast: brittanyherzberg.com/seo-podcast
Have you considered adding digital products to your business? In today's episode, Angela Tan of The Systems RX joins us to share her journey to creating digital products! From failed to scaled products, Angela is sharing some of the most valuable tips she found in developing her systems and funnels shop!
Today's episode is brought to you by DIY Template Shop! Grab the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint Course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand and process. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Connect with Angela
Website: thesystemsrx.com
Instagram: instagram.com/thesystemsrx
Library: thesystemsrx.com/zapier-library
Are your students meeting their goals through your program? Maybe you're not even sure! In today's episode, Ashley Pendergraft joins us to share how you can optimize your program promise to measure the results of your students' successes. Listen in as she highlights how you can automate with Airtable, gather data, and get the most information from your students!
If you’ve tried setting up your Dubsado or Honeybook account, yet aren’t actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado or Honeybook, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Mentioned in this Episode
Airtable
2 Simple Onboarding Form Tweaks To Make To Get Better Client Results
Connect with Ashley
Website: systemsoverstress.co
Instagram: instagram.com/systemsoverstress
Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCGRwkVQjYP_ErgIgs7n9YeQ
Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/12iZ4bd1q6FELAVuO1Mpch
Sometimes celebrating a major milestone calls for bring together your business besties for a honest conversation about business. That's exactly what we're doing in today's two year celebration episode of the Business-First Creatives Podcast. Sabrina Gebhardt and Annemie Tonkin join me to share the realities of being a business owner, explore what they would do different in their businesses, and share what they think makes the biggest impact on a small business!
Today's episode is brought to you by DIY Template Shop! Grab the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint Course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand and process. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Mentioned in this Episode
Shoot It Straight Podcast
Q1 Quarterly Business Bestie Chat
Q2 Quarterly Business Bestie Chat
Connect with Sabrina
Website: sabrinagebhardt.com
Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography
Connect with Annemie
Website: thiscantbethathard.com
Instagram: instagram.com/thiscantbethathard_
One of the most efficient systems to build in your business is automated inquiry responses, yet many people hesitate to do so as they want to be intentional and customize their emails. In today's episode, Megan Grove joins us to share how she incorporated the learnings from the CRM Blueprint course to create customized responses to her inquiries that are still automated and don't take any extra time to send!
If you’ve tried setting up your Dubsado or Honeybook account, yet aren’t actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado or Honeybook, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Mentioned in this Episode
Dubsado - Use code coliejames for 30% off your first payment, month or year
Simple Sales
This Can't Be that Hard Podcast
Episode 108: The Magic of Follow-Up Emails
Kai Davis
Connect with Megan
Website: megangrove.com
Instagram: instagram.com/megangrovephotography
Podcast: Dear Photographer Friend
Submit a Story: dearphotographerfriend@gmail.com
Are you organized and automated with your CRM? One thing that holds business owners back from setting up their CRM is that time it takes to explore and learn all of the features. That was why I built my CRM Blueprint, the course to help you efficiently book and onboard your clients inside Dubsado or Honeybook in just 10 days. In today's episode, photographer and CRM Blueprint student Katharine Calderwood joins us to share her own experience inside the CRM Blueprint and how it's changed her business for the better.
If you’ve tried setting up your Dubsado or Honeybook account, yet aren’t actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado or Honeybook, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Mentioned in this Episode
Episode 81: SEO through Case Studies | Simple SEO Series with Brittany Herzberg
Dubsado - Use code coliejames for 30% off your first payment, month or year
Dubsado VIP Day Service Case Studies
Simple Sales
Connect with Katharine
calderwoodphotography.com
instagram.com/calderwood.photography
As you're considering your next big project for your business, have you considered hosting a virtual summit? In today's episode, KP and Jessie of Inkpot join us to share how they found success in their first virtual summit, along with some of the important lessons they learned! Listen in as they share their goals from the summit, what their time commitment looked like, and if they'd do it again!
Today's episode is brought to you by DIY Template Shop! Grab the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint Course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand and process. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Mentioned in this Episode
Summit in a Box
The Unexpected Entrepreneur: How to Set Up a CRM with Colie James
inkpotcreative.com/blogging-for-business
Connect with Inkpot
Website: inkpotcreative.com
Instagram: instagram.com/inkpotcreative
TikTok: tiktok.com/@inkpotcreative
Podcast: inkpotcreative.com/podcast
Community memberships are wonderful for creating a recurring revenue stream, but something Katelyn Dekle does sparked my interest. Inside of her club, a membership for business owners, Katelyn offers both a free and paid tier. She saw value and benefits of serving the needs of both audiences by offering them separate benefits and access within her club. Listen in as she shares how she set up her membership on Circle, what tips she'd give to you, and how she's attracting her members.
Today's episode is brought to you by DIY Template Shop! Grab the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint Course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand and process. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Mentioned in this Episode
Episode 60: Exploring Enneagram Types with Katelyn Dekle
Circle
Talk Copy to Me with Erin Ollila
Connect with Katelyn
Website: launchthedamnthing.com
Membership: launchthedamnthing.com/club
YouTube: youtube.com/@launchthedamnthing
Instagram: instagram.com/launchthedamnthing
If you're a parent and a business owner and you've ever found yourself struggling to find balance, this episode is for you. Dan Moyer joins us in today's conversation to discuss what it looks like when parenting meets business and how you can growth in both without sacrificing one or the other.
Today's episode is brought to you by DIY Template Shop! Grab the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint Course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand and process. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Mentioned in this Episode
Parkinson's Law
Misogi
Fair Play
Episode 104: How Fair Play in the Home Can Benefit Your Business (Self Care Series) with Lindsay Dreyer
Simple Sales Blueprint by Annemie
Sabrina Gebhardt
Connect with Dan
Website: danielmoyercoaching.com
Instagram: instagram.com/danielmoyercoaching
Podcast: danielmoyercoaching.com/podcast
Your business needs change at every stage within your business. In today's episode, Jessica Dornieden joins us to discuss the different stages of business and what you might need in your current stage! From outsourcing to the tech and tools you're using, there are so many options and paths you can take for your business. Plus, we explore how you can use this knowledge to better serve your audience based on where they are in business!
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Connect with Jessica
Website: jessicadornieden.com
Instagram: instagram.com/jessicadornieden
Podcast: The Scrappy Business Podcast
If you've played around with the idea of hosting a summit for your online business, this episode is for you. In today's episode, Jenny Suneson of Summit Success Squad joins us to highlight the benefits of hosting a summit, along with best practices for hosts and speakers. Listen in as she shares how she got started in summits and how beneficial they have been for her business!
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Connect with Jenny
Instagram: instagram.com/jenny.suneson
Podcast: pod.link/1700310195
Website: summitsuccesssquad.com
One of the more unique and unconventional approaches to marketing is leveraging other audiences. We see it in collaborations online, but today's guest has a more unheard of approach that I knew we had to share on the podcast. Amy Dangerfield took the idea of leveraging someone else's audience to a whole new level when she began to convert her public program attendees into paying clients. Listen in as Amy shares how she approached her local library about teaching a photography workshop, then leveraged the opportunity to market her business, build her email list, and grow her business.
If you’ve tried setting up your Dubsado or Honeybook account, yet aren’t actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado or Honeybook, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Connect with Amy
Website: amydangerfield.com
IG: @amydangerfieldphotography
lnk.bio/amydangerfield
When you're building a photography business, you're often focused on marketing to your local market—but what if your target audience actually consists of tourists who don't live near you? Jess Fernandez built her business on exactly that: Hawaiian vacations.
Living in Maui, Jess realized that the best portrait market for her to dive into was within documenting vacations for tourists. Listen in as Jess shares how she built her business running Google ads for three months, investing time into her SEO, and creating an experience that led to repeat clients and referrals.
If you’ve tried setting up your Dubsado or Honeybook account, yet aren’t actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado or Honeybook, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Mentioned in the EpisodePic-Time
Connect with JessWebsite: mauifamily.photography
IG: @mauifamilyphoto
As you're building your marketing strategy, are you incorporating paid advertising? Paid ads offer an opportunity to convert your audience into customers when done right. In today's episode, Google Ads consultant Olivia Lawson joins us to share how entrepreneurs can get started with paid ads, what to consider, and how to get the most value out of this advertising strategy. Listen in as she walks us through the different advertising channels to consider for different campaigns, and how to determine which is the right fit for you!
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Mentioned in this EpisodeJordan Gill
Related Episodes
Simple SEO Series: On-Page SEO
Simple SEO Series: Getting Started with SEO
Simple SEO Series: SEO Best Practices for Photographers
Connect with Olivia
Website: olivialawson.co
IG: @olivialawson.co
Threads: @olivialawson.co
Google Ads ROI Calculator
Have you ever read a marketing email and connected on a deeper level with the creator? They likely used a personal story or anecdote to connect with you. Listen in as Zafira Rajan joins us to share how you can use sensory storytelling in your copy and marketing, plus what it actually means to incorporate the senses.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Mentioned in this EpisodeLaura Belgray's Email Landing Page
Make Your Mark Live (aff link)
Connect with Zafira
Website: zafirarajan.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/zafira.rajan
Have you been intentional in the habits you've created in your business? Think beyond the bad habits and let's look at how valuable good habits can be. In today's episode, Jess Joswick joins us to share a few intentional habits you can incorporate into your business to set yourself up for success in both business and life. Listen in as we discuss habits around your calendar, task lists, priorities, and delegating!
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Mentioned in this EpisodeEpisode 11: CEO Talk with Ashley King
Episode 25: Sarah Potts: BTS of Hiring My VA
Airtable
Notion
Connect with JessWebsite: https://backbone-business.com/
Newsletter: https://backbonebusiness.ck.page/251993b5e4
IG: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebusiness/
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessjoswick/
When it comes to expanding your reach and growing your audience, one of the best ways to do that is through borrowing audiences. Podcasts are one of the most powerful ways to do this while sharing your expertise and building relationships through collaborations. In today's episode, podcast pitching pro Christina Lenkowski joins us to share why you should be pitching yourself for podcasts, what makes a great pitch, and how you can make the most out of your interviews!
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Mentioned in this Episode043: How to Use Your Podcast as a Marketing Tool with Haylee Gaffin
084: Applying the Rule of 7 with Dayna Schaaf
Christina's Quiz: https://www.publicityxchristina.com/quiz-landing-page
Connect with ChristinaWebsite: publicityxchristina.com
IG: instagram.com/publicityxchristina
FB: facebook.com/publicityxchristina
You've probably been told that you can't gain anything more than visibility by offering your services for free. If you do it right, you can actually gain long-term, recurring clients and revenue! In today's episode, Rebecca Hunnicutt shares how she donated her photography services to silent auctions, which helped her gain new photography clients!
Plus, listen in as Rebecca shares how she incorporated pre-school portrait services into her business, implemented the Simple Sales method for clients, and introduced her membership-base photography service!
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Mentioned in this Episode
Use Phathom
Simple Sales
Dubsado Setup with Colie
This Can't Be that Hard Podcast
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Connect with Rebecca
Website: hunnicuttphotography.com
Instagram: instagram.com/rebecca.hunnicutt.education
Instagram: instagram.com/rebecca.hunnicutt.photography
Pinterest: pinterest.com/HunnicuttPhotography/
Being a part-time photographers doesn't reduce the need for systems and automated processes, it makes them even more important. In today's episode, Lydia Fine of Apollo & Ivy Photography and I discuss strategies for running your photography business on part-time hours.
Lydia shares invaluable insights for those juggling a creative side hustle alongside a full-time career including how to:
- balance your time
- enhance your productivity
- set boundaries for yourself and your clients
- outsource editing work
- leverage automation tools
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
If you've tried setting up your Dubsado or Honeybook account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado or Honeybook, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Mentioned in this EpisodeHoneybook
Dubsado
Connect with Lydia
Website: www.apolloandivy.com
Instagram: instagram.com/lydia_apolloandivy
It's not too often that I bring someone on the podcast who does exactly what I do (let's be honest, I never have), but Ashley Tindall of Solution Integrators joins me in today's episode to discuss the value of systems from the perspectives of systems strategists. There is so much value in creating a cohesive client experience in your CRM that not only converts, but allows you to stand out to and connect with your clients. Listen in as we highlight some of the biggest struggles we see our clients face, our thoughts on the tools and solutions that are available, and why we believe it's or job to save you time and money.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Mentioned in this Episode
Free Big Ideas Business Growth Planning Checklist: solutionintegrators.us/big-ideas-roadmap
Connect with Ashley
Website: solutionintegrators.us
Instagram: instagram.com/solution.integrators
Is creating an online course on your bucket list for 2024?
In this episode Mara Kucirek chats with Colie about her experience in the course creation space.
We talked about:
- what current trends we are seeing in digital products
- how to choose your online course platform (it's easier than you think)
- what pre-launch strategies you can implement to have better sales
- the importance of gathering student feedback
- what I learned creating my course CRM Blueprint for Creatives and how that has influenced new digital products in my DIY Systems Shop
- and so much more. I could chat with Mara ALL DAY LONG about courses, so I am sure she'll be back soon!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by Systems and Client Experience Expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review full show notes and resources at coliejames.com/podcast
Today’s episode is brought to you by my online course, CRM Blueprint for Creatives. If you've tried setting up your Honeybook or Dubsado account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Honeybook or Dubsado, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
Mentioned in this EpisodeCRM Blueprint for CreativesEpisode 10 | Pre-launch Secrets with Amanda Warfield
Episode 4 | How to Choose the Best Online Course Creation Platform for Your Business
Mara Kucirek is an online course designer, launch strategist and host of the Create a Better Course Podcast. She’s helped over 150+ entrepreneurs launch online courses and digital products. Mara lives in Tampa, Florida with her husband, two dogs and brand new baby girl!
Connect with Mara
Podcast: Create a Better Course - https://marakucirek.com/podcast
Website: https://marakucirek.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/marakucirek
Have you fallen victim to believing the lies that low ticket memberships can't generate a six-figure income? In today's episode, Liz Wilcox joins me to share how she's bringing monthly recurring revenue (MRR) back through her $9 email marketing membership. Listen in as she explains how she decided on a membership, why she priced it at $9, and highlights both her successes and failures over the last three years.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Review full show notes and resources at coliejames.com/podcast
Mentioned in this Episode
Email Marketing Membership
Connect with Liz
Website: lizwilcox.com
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/emailmarketingwithliz
Instagram: instagram.com/thelizwilcox
What should you have in place before you begin diversifying income streams within your photography business?
In this episode, Colie chats with returning guest Maddie Peschong about creating new income streams as a multi-passionate creative photographer. Listen in as she shares her unpopular opinion regarding what you MUST do before you jump into creating new income streams in your business.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review full show notes and resources at coliejames.com/podcast
Today’s episode is brought to you by my DIY Dubsado Template shop, where you can purchase the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand! Use the code PODCAST for 10% OFF!
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Maddie Peschong is a branding photographer and coach who is obsessed with teaching creative entrepreneurs how to build a profitable business by being themselves. Through coaching, digital products, and personal branding photos, she helps women discover their magic so they can stand out in a saturated market, confidently scale their income without trading more time for money, and do only work they love. She is the leader of the Confident Creative Mastermind, host of the Take it Personally Podcast, and founder of the White Space Studio in Sioux Falls, SD, a place where creatives can design, dream, and collaborate while developing their own irresistible brands.
Connect with Maddie
Website: https://www.maddiepeschong.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddiepeschong/
When multi-passionate entrepreneurs dive into the digital product space, they're often met with the decision to focus on one audience. In today's episode, Elizabeth McCravy shares how she's been able to successfully grow her product suite to serve very separate audiences. Listen in as Elizabeth shares how she's built each of her offers, approached the beta tests and launches, and how she's cultivated an engaged audience who is ready to invest with her.
Today’s episode is brought to you by my DIY Dubsado Template shop, where you can purchase the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand! Use the code PODCAST for 10% OFF!
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Mentioned in this EpisodeEpisode 241 Breakthrough Brand Podcast
Episode 7: Webinars, Low-Ticket Offers, and What I Learned About Sales
James Clear's Episode on Tim Ferris' Podcast
Episode 46: The Cost of Disorganization with Ashley Schuler
Connect with Elizabeth
Instagram: instagram.com/elizabethmccravy
Facebook: facebook.com/elizabethmccravydesign
Pinterest pinterest.com/elizabethmccravy
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCNFk3M0zKo2XUG4TzsfO3kQ/v
Podcast: elizabethmccravy.com/podcast
While many business gurus will point you towards creating passive income through digital products and offers, for many entrepreneurs, that won't generate the revenue that your services do. In today's episode, Brittany McBean joins us to share why it's important to focus on your revenue generating offers while expanding your offer suite. Listen in as she shares why one-to-one services are her bread and butter, plus highlights how she's built successful offers that generate consistent revenue in her business.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Connect with Brittany
Website: brittanymcbean.com
Instagram: instagram.com/brittanylmcbean
Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCPvZ3ADr7-nJl0ci8Op6kOg
Do you have a good relationship with money? Most entrepreneurs do not, which makes today's episode extremely relevant. Money mindset coach, Natalie Bullen joins us to share how entrepreneurs are already wealthy, even if our bank accounts don't reflect it. Listen in as she shares many money mindset blocks that entrepreneurs face, how they're hindering your business, and what steps you should take to align your goals and offers with your audience.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Mentioned in this EpisodeSarah Vartanian
Launch Playbook Podcast
Episode 50: Lessons in Mindset and Money with Natalie Bullen
How to Price Ethically Blog Post
Connect with Nat
Website: unapologeticwealth.com
Instagram: instagram.com/unapologeticwealth
Facebook: facebook.com/Ladylyricist06
Are you properly managing the numbers in your business and tracking your bookkeeping? In today's episode, Crystalynn Shelton joins us to share how and why small business owners and entrepreneurs should be using Quickbooks. Listen in as she share five tips to getting started with Quickbooks!
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
Mentioned in this EpisodeMastering Quickbooks 2024
Quickbooks Bootcamp Basic Training
https://www.crystalynnshelton.com/podcasts
Connect with Crystalynn Shelton
Website: crystalynnshelton.com
Facebook: facebook.com/crystalynn.shelton.5
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/crystalynn-shelton-cpa-09436995
Twitter: @CrystalynnPens
Instagram: @CrystalynnShelton
Is it time to get your time under control? In today's episode, Brittnie Renee joins us to share how she's incorporated time blocking into her schedule to get her time on track. Listen in as she shares how to get started, when to perform seasonal time audits, and introduces you to her own techniques for business productivity.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
Mentioned in this Episode
Dubsado
Connect with Brittnie
instagram.com/brittnierenee_co
Buy Brittnie Renee's Planner | Get 15% off with code COLIE15
Capture the Chaos Podcast
When we turn our passions into our business, we often lose sight of fill our creative cups outside of our work. In today's episode, Sarah Wayte joins us to share how you can find creativity and make time for your creative pursuits! Listen in as she describes how she sets aside an hour per day for creativity and how you can get started with just 10 minutes per day.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Mentioned in this Episode
Kate Wark's Episode
Episode 5: Avoiding Burnout with Sabrina Gebhardt
Connect with Sarah
Website: sarahwayte.com
Instagram: instagram.com/sarahwaytecreative
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahwaytecreative
Personal/Creative Writing: medium.com/@sarahwayte
You've likely looked at wedding video and thought, "How did they create such an amazing film? I want to do that!" Have you ever considered the same thought for commercial videos? Ben Davis joins us to share how he's found more creativity in commercial projects, while also creating a better balance for this season of his life.
Listen in as he shares how wedding films helped prepare him for success in the commercial space, highlights the key differences in the two industries, and what commercial brands are looking for in their end results. Plus he even shares the two P's to commercial videography.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Connect with Ben
yameanstudiosfilms.com
vimeo.com/yameanstudios
youtube.com/@YameanStudios
This is the 4th and final episode in the Video Visibility series. In today’s solo episode I how to get a jumpstart on creating and implementing videos in a video visibility plan for 2024.
- Repurposing previous content
- Organizing your content
- 5 mistakes to avoid when creating your video visibility plan
Previous Episodes Mentioned
Episode 46 - The Cost of Disorganization
Episode 84 - The Rule of 7
Video Visibility Series
Episode 122 - Overcoming Your Mindset Blocks to Show Up on Video
Episode 123 - 3 Videos to Create for Your Client Experience Right Now
Episode 124 - Building Visibility with Video on Social Media
My Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
https://coliejames.com/leads
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
When you incorporate video into your content plan on social media, you open the doors for so much visibility. In today's episode, Natasha Pierre of the Shine Online Podcast joins us to share why she believe video is so important and how you can get started with it in your everyday content strategy to increase your visibility. Listen in as she walks us through managing your content ideas and her three part follower journey!
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Mentioned in this Episode
Episode 98 of The Shine Online Podcast
This Can't Be That Hard Podcast: thiscantbethathard.com/podcast
Natasha's Episode on Content Pillars
Video Confidence Challenge: shinewithnatasha.com/challenge
Video Content Camp: shinewithnatasha.com/camp
Sales Content Series: Six Common Sales Mistakes and Ditch "Link in Bio"
Connect with Natasha
shinewithnatasha.com
instagram.com/shinewithnatasha
This is the second episode in the Video Visibility series. In today’s solo episode I am suggesting 3 videos you could create for your client experience for 2024.
Video 1 - The Thank You Video
Video 2 - Sales Call Replacement Video
Video 3 - The Implementation Video
My Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
https://coliejames.com/leads
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Does video scare you? There may be subconscious blockers keeping you from showing up. In today's episode, Mariangelica Forero joins us to discuss overcoming mindset blocks to help you overcome the fears you have around video. Listen in as she shares what could be contributing factors, why she believes video is so important for businesses, and how you can build confidence on video.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Mentioned in this Episode
Jordan Gill
Connect with Mariangelica
honestceo.co
honestceo.co/calendar
instagram.com/honest.ceo
In today’s episode I am talking about the 3 most common mistakes I am seeing while I am doing my new client experience audits.
I also shared my goal of booking 20 new clients before the end of 2023 for either a Client Experience Audit or a seat in the CRM Blueprint for Creatives.
If you would like to chat with me about your systems goals for 2024, and determine if a Client Experience Audit or CRM Blueprint for Creatives is a good fit for you, book a FREE 15-minute call with me. Go to https://coliejames.com/goals and grab a spot while they last!
CRM Blueprint for Creatives
Client Experience Audit
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Listen to Episode 23 and then download my FREE guide 4 Workflows Every Entrepreneur Needs. This guide is the perfect way to implement each of the four workflows discussed in this episode, with additional tips and guidance for each workflow. Grab your FREE copy HERE!
https://coliejames.com/workflows
My Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
https://coliejames.com/leads
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Our clients want and deserved to be pampered—that's the exact intention behind Flor Blake's VIP branding experience. As Flor expanded her corporate sessions and branding sessions into an all day, A-lister experience, she knew she had to step up the backend of her business. Flor and I worked together to enhance her CRM to integrate thoughtful and intentional proposals, questionnaires, and automations that matched the experience she created in-person for her clients. In today's episode, we're discussing what it looks like to create a high-end experience for Flor's VIP branding clients.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Mentioned in this Episode
The Photo Cookout
Connect with Flor
Website: florblakephoto.com
Facebook: facebook.com/FlorBlakePhotography
Instagram: instagram.com/flor_blake
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/florblake
TikTok: tiktok.com/@florblake
In today's solo episode I am giving all the advice on how to choose a CRM for your photography business.
✨ Why you should mostly stay away from cheap CRMs or starter plans
✨ What features you must have in a CRM
✨ Why I finally started recommending Honeybook for photographers
Mentioned in this episodeDownload the CRM Comparison Guide for easy reference during this episode.
https://coliejames.com/compareGrab Honeybook for 50% off your first year
https://share.honeybook.com/coliejames
Grab Dubsado for 30% off your first year or use code COLIEJAMES
https://dubsado.com/?c=coliejames
#affiliatelinks
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
If you're a service-based business owner, it's important for your clients to feel seen and appreciated. From intentional touch points in your workflow to the surprise and delight gifts you pick out for your clients, Brittney Johnson believes in the power of an intentional and personalized client experience. In today's episode, Brittney discusses how to map out your client experience, where to include intentional messages and reminders for your clients, and why personalize connection is so important!
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Mentioned in this EpisodeJordan Gill
Dialpad
Steph Taylor
Never Lose a Customer Again
Connect with Brittney
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/customerexp.strategist?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virtualsynergyconsulting/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittneyjjohnson
Numbers don't lie and that's why it's so important to be making data-driven decisions in your business. Ally Anderson joins us on the podcast to share what it looks like to make decisions based on data, what data you should be collecting as a business owner, and how you can collect it. Listen in to hear some of her favorite tools for data collection online and how to get started!
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Mentioned in this EpisodeGoogle Analytics
Flodesk
Convertkit
Showit
Episode 41 with Carolina Guzik
Microsoft Clarity
Connect with Ally
Website: akaridigital.ca
Newsletter: akaridigital.online/newsletter-optin
Instagram: instagram.com/akaridigital
Free Reach Calculator: akaridigital.online/reach-calculator-optin
The Black Friday sale is HERE 🎉
Starting today, each morning at 8am MT a new Deal of the Day will go live. These are brand-new offers debuting at 50% off for the initial 24-hour period.
Visit coliejames.com/blackfriday for additional details
Want to get on my email list? coliejames.com/inbox
Monday - Deal of the Day
Client Experience Audit
As you've explored hiring during our Building a Team Series on the podcast, have you considered hiring associate photographers for your brand? In today's episode, Jill Smith joins us to share how she has scaled her photography business by working with other photographers who have a passion for photographing people and events. Listen in as she shares the value of associates for all parties, the process of hiring the right photographers, and what her backend workflow looks like in her business!
Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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Mentioned in this EpisodeCRM Blueprint for Honeybook (Beta Pre-Sale)
Episode 40
Air Table
Clickup
Episode 26, 27 and 28
Episode 106:Have You Made a Plan for Black Friday?
CRM Blueprint for Dubsado
Episode 111
Episode 112
Connect with Jill
jillcsmithphotography.com
instagram.com/jillcsmithphotography
facebook.com/jillcsmithphotography
jillcsmithphotography.com/scale
Communication is key to building a successful and productive team—the tools you use to communicate matter. In today's episode, Ana Natkins joins us to share how you can use Clickup and Airtable to manage team communication, store important business information, and stay organized as a business.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Mentioned in this Episode
Air Table
Clickup
Zapier
Connect with Ana
anasimplesolutions.com
linkedin.com/in/ananatkins
facebook.com/AnaSimpleSolutions
instagram.com/anasimplesolutions
youtube.com/channel/@anasimplesolutions
anasimplesolutions.com/airtable-business-hub
What does it look like to hire successfully? Oftentimes, we hire before we fully understand what we need or how to ask for it. That's why today's guest, Selina Johnson, joins us to share how you can successfully delegate to your team. Listen in as she explains the value of developing processes, building communication skills, and providing feedback with your hires.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Mentioned in this Episode
selinajohnson.com/quiz
Descript
Air Table
Asana
Clickup
Trello
Monday.com
Episode 40 - Jill Smith
Connect with Selina
selinajohnson.com
linkedin.com/in/selinajohnson-teambuilding
youtube.com/@ilovemyteam
instagram.com/iamselinajohnson
facebook.com/SelinaAndCo
When it comes to selecting the right tech programs and softwares for your business, a major consideration is your team and the role they'll play within each tool! In today's episode, Brooke Scott joins me to dive into what to consider when selecting tech for your business, how to navigate potential changes in the future, and the impact your team will have in your choices!
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
Mentioned in this EpisodeHoneybook
Dubsado
Asana
Clickup
Zapier
Episode 60
Connect with BrookeEmail: brooke@projectgrowthmode.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/projectgrowthmode/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookeascott/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/projectgrowthmode/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrowthmode
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bizgrowthmode
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@projectgrowthmode
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectgrowthmode
Have you tried setting up a system that worked seamlessly within your team? inding the right tools can be hard when there are multiple hands involved. In today's episode, I've brought on Liz Strong, an OBM and systems strategist to discuss what to consider when building systems within a team. Listen in as she shares how you can begin prepping your systems even if you don't have a team yet, how to build SOPs, and the best tips for communicating both internally and externally in your business.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
Mentioned in this Episode
Loom
Tango
Showit
Honeybook
Dubsado
17 Hats
Asana
Clickup
Zapier
Calendly
Slack
Connect with Liz
instagram.com/luxandvitadsn
luxandvita.com/everything
In a previous solo episode, I introduced three types of offers you can make for the upcoming consumer holiday BEYOND a discount and a bonus suggestion just for photographers of creating a print sale inside their online gallery software.
So THIS is a bonus episode for photographers who want to setup an online gallery product sale for the Holidays. I interviewed Aga Maru from Pic-Time about their Black Friday/Holiday app which helps photographers automate and streamline the process of creating this sale.
2:11 - Overview & Benefits of the Black Friday and Holiday Apps
6:24 - Setting Up the Automation and Lab Deadlines
8:59 - Utilizing Seasonal Products
12:00 - Customizing Emails for Sales
15:09 - Aga's Favorite Pic-Time Feature
15:31 - Colie's Favorite Pic-Time Feature
16:56 - How to Distinguish Your Online Gallery Store
Mentioned in this Episode
If you are interested in trying Pic-Time use COLIE for one-month free. (aff link)
Fuel Your Photos with Dylan Howell
The Photo Cookout
The new DIY Systems Shop where you will find bite-sized trainings & templates to help you make progress in your business, one hour at a time! Use the discount code PODCAST for 10% off any templates in the shop!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
In today's solo episode I chat about the magic of follow-up emails and how they can help you turn more leads into paying clients.
✨ Timeline for sending emails
✨ How to use social proof inside the emails
✨ How to pop a bit of personality into the follow-ups
Mentioned in this episodeThe new DIY Systems Shop where you will find bite-sized trainings & templates to help you make progress in your business, one hour at a time! Use the discount code PODCAST for 10% off any templates in the shop!
Want to grab my Follow-Up Fairy Dust Email templates for $9? Click HERE.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Kristyn Miller is a lifestyle and documentary wedding photographer based in Connecticut, who documents the magic of real life for families and couples of all kinds. In this photographer spotlight, we take a deep dive into how Kristyn has built a multi-faceted business with a focus on connection and joy.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
If you've tried setting up your Dubsado account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Mentioned in this Episode:
Dubsado - Get 30% off your first payment
CRM Blueprint Course
Connect with Kristyn
Website
IG: Kristyn Miller Photography
IG: Kristyn Miller Coaching
IG: Documented Heart
As a consumer, do you buy a lot of things on Black Friday: personal or business?
As an entrepreneur, do you typically make a limited-time offer for Black Friday or is it business as usual?
In today's solo episode I chat about three types of offers you can make for the upcoming consumer holiday BEYOND a discount! When you are ready, here's what you need to do!
✨ Craft an offer (or two) from my suggestions or something else
✨ Create your marketing assets (emails, sales page, booking funnel)
✨ Develop your marketing plan and schedule your content
Mentioned in this episode
I grabbed these email templates from Ashlyn Carter
Episode 64 - Marketing with Confidence with Fiona Margo
The new DIY Systems Shop where you will find bite-sized trainings & templates to help you make progress in your business, one hour at a time! Use the discount code PODCAST for 10% off any templates in the shop!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Are you out of control when it comes to buying tools, courses, resources, and more in your business? In today's episode, Makeda Newton joins us to discuss why impulse shopping is impacting your business, how you can incorporate minimalism into your everyday work, and restore your self control when it comes to spending money.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Mentioned in this Episode
Jordan Gill
Strategy Saved Me Mastermind
Impulse Spending Reduction Tracker
Impulse Shopping Rehab Course
Connect with Makeda
www.makedanewton.com
https://www.instagram.com/makedanewton/
Have you heard of Fair Play? It's essentially a system that helps you divide up household tasks fairly, based on your needs. In today's episode, Fair Play Facilitator Lindsay Dreyer joins us to share how Fair Play in the home can benefit your business. Listen in as she dives into the concept behind Fair Play, the value of our time, and the importance of accountability!
Today's episode is brought to you by my DIY Systems Shop, where you can purchase the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand!
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Mentioned in this EpisodeFair Play Documentary
Fair Play Book
Fair Play Card Deck
Fair Play Card Download
Mini-course: Stop Fighting About the Dishes
Connect with Lindsay
www.thejoyfulpreneur.com
instagram.com/thejoyfulpreneur
If you've been in business for any length of time, you know how easy it is to burn out. In today's episode, Courtney Porter joins us for our Self Care Series to share how entrepreneurs can recognize and avoid burnout. Listen in as we chat through boundaries, outsourcing, and setting expectations as an entrepreneur to reduce your stress!
Today's episode is brought to you by my DIY System Shop, where you can purchase the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand!
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Mentioned in this Episode
Episodes on Outsourcing
- Outsourcing for the WIN with Kati Douglas
- 025: Sarah Potts: BTS of Hiring My VA
Connect with Courtney
Website: courtneylporter.com
Instagram: @courtneylportertherapy
Youtube: @MarcusandCourtney
Podcast: My Therapy In a Box
Purchase Courtney's Book or Journals
Anxious Faith: A Devotional for Entrepreneurs
Hello Vision
Hello Dreams: Follow your dreams, they know the way
When your career is in birth work, you can feel like you're on call all the time, but for Lindsey Eden Bartell, that's just what comes with the job. While the unexpected and unknowns are always happening for Lindsey as a doula and birth photographer, she knew during her first time photographing a birth that this was what she was meant to do. Listen in as Lindsey shares how she's built her business as a doula and birth photographer, what it looks like to balance the roles during a birth, and how she's not only priced her services, but also found a way to have balance in her life as well.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
If you've tried setting up your Dubsado account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Mentioned in this EpisodeBirth Becomes You
Connect with Lindsey
Website: lindseyedenphotography.com
Instagram: instagram.com/lindsey_eden_photography
Facebook: facebook.com/lindseyedenphotography
Pinterest: pinterest.com/eden_photo
Vimeo: vimeo.com/edenphotography
Do you ever listen to a podcast and think you are listening in on a private conversation between friends? Kate and I have been besties for over a decade and we both get a little spicy when we talk about websites!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Have you heard??? The CRM Blueprint is now available as a self-study option!
If you've tried setting up your Dubsado account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today!
Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
Mentioned in this Episode
Website Accelerator Save $200 October 2-13th
Your Website Report Card
About Page Framework and Showit Template
Dubsado Save 30% with COLIEJAMES
Showit - Get One Month FREE
CRM Blueprint for Creatives Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
DIY Systems Shop Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
Connect with Kate
Website: dearkatebrandstrategy.com
Instagram: @dearkatebrandstrategy
Podcast: How You Pictured It
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is usually brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. But this week, she is being interviewed by her business bestie Sabrina Gebhardt, of the Shoot It Straight podcast.
A lot has changed for all of us in the last few years and in this episode Sabrina and Colie take a deep dive into how her business has pivoted from pre-pandemic times.
If you've tried setting up your Dubsado account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
Mentioned in this Episode:
The new DIY Systems Shop with bite-sized systems wins for your business (use PODCAST for 10% off)
CRM Blueprint (use PODCAST for 10% off)
Dubsado VIP Experience
So you are READY to market, ask for the sale, and be visible on all your platforms... what tools can you use to create and manage the content?
In today's solo episode I chat about my favorite 3 tools for content creation and management
✨ Canva
✨ Descript
✨ Metricool
I didn't talk about Airtable, but really that is where I house a lot of the planning for the content. I have a WHOLE episode planned on Airtable soon!
Mentioned in this episode (some are affiliate links)Email Marketing Membership with Liz Wilcox
Your Template Club Membership
Make Your Mark LIVE from Jordan Gill
Episode 44 - How to Use Email to Make Friends with Liz Wilcox
Episode 96 - How to Leverage LinkedIn with Tania Bhattacharyya
Episode 209 - Does Repurposing Content Actually Increase Sales? from Jereshia Said podcast
The new DIY Systems Shop where you will find bite-sized trainings & templates to help you make progress in your business, one hour at a time! Use the discount code PODCAST for 10% off any templates in the shop!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Does it surprise you to hear this podcast is my MAIN visibility activity for my business 😉
In today's solo episode I chat about how I come up with the content I share on this podcast.
✨ How I invite guests
✨ How I build the monthly series topics
✨ How I pivot the content as needed
Mentioned in this episode
Episode 6 - Expanding Into Education with Annemie Tonken
Episode 12 - Pick Your Path with Ashley Pendergraft
The new DIY Systems Shop where you will find bite-sized trainings & templates to help you make progress in your business, one hour at a time! Use the discount code PODCAST for 10% off any templates in the shop!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Are you creating blog content that is compelling for your brand? In today's episode, Kate Wark highlights the power of blogging as a tool for photographers to rank higher in search engines while also fostering a sense of community within the content and enhancing her client relationships. Listen in as she shares invaluable insights on how photographers can create content that resonates with their target market, positioning themselves as experts in their field.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
If you've tried setting up your Dubsado account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
Mentioned in this Episode
Sabrina Gebhardt's Mastermind
Simple SEO Series Part 1
Connect with Kate
Website: katewarkphotography.com
Instagram: @katewarkphotography
Hire her: Branding Photography or Copywriting Services
Have you leveraged LinkedIn for our business? If you serve other businesses, you should be! In today's episode Tania Bhattacharyya joins us to explain why LinkedIn is the perfect place to market your brand and business, how it's changed and grown over the years, and tips for getting the most benefit out of the platform. Plus, she's sharing how you can be lazy on LinkedIn yet still be successful.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
Mentioned in this Episode
14 Content Prompts for LinkedIn
Connect with Andréa
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tania-bhattacharyya
Website: lumosmarketing.co
Podcast: The Campfire Circle - https://lumosmarketing.co/podcast
Does creating Instagram content that consistently tells your audience what you do feel impossible? In today's episode, Deanna Seymour joins us to share why a static Instagram 9-grid might be the right fit for you! Listen in as she shares what a 9-grid is, what you should include in it, and how you can customize your 9-grid strategy to work for you!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
Mentioned in this Episode
Gifs in Email Mini Course
Metricool
HelloAudio
stealthiscourse.com
Connect with Andréa
Website: deannaseymour.com
Instagram: @thedeannaseymour
Podcast: bigfuncontent.com
Building a social media marketing strategy that works for you takes time, especially if you aren't creating it to be sustainable. In today's episode, Andréa Jones joins us to discuss how you should approach your social media marketing strategy, why you should use the 80/20 rule, and which platform you should focus on first!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/podcast
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Mentioned in this Episode
Episode 33 with Maddie Peschong
Connect with Andréa
Website: https://onlinedrea.com/
Savvy Social Podcast: https://onlinedrea.com/podcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onlinedrea
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinedrea/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlineDrea/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlinedrea
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onlinedrea/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@onlinedrea
How are you marketing your photography business? In today's episode, Dan Moyer joins me to compare the benefits of active versus passive marketing, and which one will lead to more success in the long-term. Listen in as he shares why he's played into his strengths and focused on relationships and referral marketing in his own photography business, which has led to him still getting referrals from his earliest weddings.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/podcast
If you've tried setting up your Dubsado account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
ENROLL NOW >>
Mentioned in this Episode:
Dan's Episode with Carolina
Carolina's Episode with Dan
BNI
The Power of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
Joy Michelle
Mel Robbins
Simple SEO Series Episodes
Connect with Dan
FocusedPhotographers.com
Focused Photographers Podcast
focusedphotographers.com/newsletter
DanielMoyerPhotography.com
@getfocusedphotographers
@danielmoyerphoto
We've talked SO much about marketing this month... what's your plan going forward? 😉
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
In this episode there are a few life and business updates 😉
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
When motherhood meets business, many parents are hesitant to consider homeschooling due to the responsibilities that come along with it. Carly Kewley loved the idea of spending time with her kids while also running her business, which made homeschooling an ideal setup. In today's episode, she's sharing how she balances business, homeschooling her kids, and maintaining her own life!
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Review the full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/podcast
Mentioned in this Episode:
Dubsado - Get 30% off your first payment
Connect with Carly
www.hey-carl.com
www.instagram.com/_hey.carl_
www.facebook.com/heycaarl
In today's episode, we are joined by the incredible Marissa Garcia to delve into the world of branding and marketing through the lens of one of the most iconic brands of all time: Barbie. We'll be exploring the power of Barbie's brand strategy, its longevity since 1959, and the secret behind its success in staying relevant in today's ever-changing world. From embracing creativity and consistency to the influential role of social media, we'll uncover the fascinating story of how Barbie has captivated consumers and become a cultural phenomenon.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Review the full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/podcast
Mentioned in this Episode:
Marissa's Instagram Feed where she did Barbie posts
Connect with Marissa
- Now booking Q4 clients for Brand Strategy and/or Design! Start here: https://bit.ly/wdcletsgo
- In the meantime, grab your FREE Brand Strategy guide here: http://bit.ly/wdcbrandstrategyguide
Clarity through storytelling is powerful when it comes to cultivating your brand. In today's episode, Annie Franceschi joins us to share why your story matters for your business, how you can sell better when you're connected to and trusted by your audience, and why branding is important in streamlining your business.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Review the full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/podcast
Mentioned in this Episode:
"Establish Yourself" book: greateststorycreative.com/book
"Permission to Try" book: permissiontotry.com
www.greateststorycreative.com/referralbio
www.greateststorycreative.com/consult
Kai Davis - https://themagicemail.com/
Episode 21 with Rachel Greiman
Connect with Annie
greateststorycreative.com
linkedin.com/in/anniefranceschi
facebook.com/greateststorycreative
instagram.com/annie.franceschi
Making big pivots and shifts in your business can be intimidating. My dear friend Posy Quarterman has spent the last year making major changes—from opening a studio and exploring new services to taking ownership of an entire conference herself. In today's episode, she's sharing all about what this has looked like, including he struggles and successes that came out of it.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
If you've tried setting up your Dubsado account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
ENROLL NOW >>
Mentioned in this Episode:
Dubsado - Get 30% off your first payment
CRM Blueprint Course
Connect with Posy
photoposy.com
@posyquartermanphotography
thefamilynarrative.com
@thefamilynarrative
Illuminate class: https://www.illuminateclasses.com/raising-a-family-business
Book Club for Creatives: thefamilynarrative.com/book-club-for-creatives
As much time and energy as you're pouring into your marketing efforts, are you considering the rule of 7? While the rule of 7 may be slightly outdated, the idea that an audience needs to see messaging many times before making a decision still rings true. In today's episode, Dayna Schaaf joins us to discuss the differences between advertising, marketing, and selling, plus how you can apply the rule of 7 to your business and marketing efforts.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
If you've tried setting up your Dubsado account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
Enroll Now >>
Mentioned in this Episode:
Carolina Guzik's Episode
Metricool
Connect with Dayna
thiscantbethathard.com/club
In order to have a valuable and thoughtful optimized search engine strategy, you have to connect the dots between the content and the technical aspects of your website. In today's episode, Samantha Mabe joins us to share what that looks like from her perspective as a web designer where she has an intentional focus on on-page SEO.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Dubsado Quickstart Guide! In this guide, I'll walk you through the initial setup of your Dubsado account so you can start bringing in leads tomorrow!
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/podcast
Mentioned in this Episode:
Episode 30 with Samantha Mabe
ChatGPT
mangools.com
Connect with Samantha:
https://www.lemonandthesea.com
https://www.instagram.com/lemonandthesea
https://www.lemonandthesea.com/process-to-profitability
As we wrap up our Simple SEO Series, in today's episode, we're highlighting the value of case studies. Brittany Herzberg joins us to share how she shifted from a massage therapist to an SEO and case study copywriter. Listen in as she shares how your case studies can share your process, connect with your audience, and allow them to see themselves as your client, while also optimizing your SEO.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
Get Access >>
Mentioned in this Episode:
Stories that Stick by Kendra Hall
Ashley Pendergraft Episode 12
Connect with Brittany:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-herzberg/
https://www.instagram.com/brittany_herzberg/
https://brittanyherzberg.com/seo-podcast
https://brittanyherzberg.com/case-study-roadmap
https://brittanyherzberg.com/seo-basics-checklist
Your website's content and keywords might be optimized for search engines, but have you built out an SEO strategy that Google will like? In today's episode, Melissa Arlena joins us to share how you should plan your keywords, best practices for SEO, and what tools you should be using (including AI).
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-080/
If you've tried setting up your Dubsado account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Google Search Console
Keywords Everywhere
Keywords Research Course
Profit First
Imagen AI
Connect with Melissa:
melissaarlena.com
instagram.com/melissaarlena
melissaarlenaphotography.com
melissaarlena.com/services/
Search Engine Optimization doesn't come naturally to us all, but it is something that we should be prioritizing as business owners. The best approach is through simple SEO and understanding the basics you need to make sure your website is being crawled by Google. In today's episode, Erin Ollila joins us to discuss the value of SEO, understanding keyword strategies, and what you should be focusing on in your search engine optimization.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Dubsado Quickstart Guide! In this guide, I'll walk you through the initial setup of your Dubsado account so you can start bringing in leads tomorrow!
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-079/
Mentioned in this Episode:
My Episode on Erin's Podcast
Rachael Cook's Podcast Episode
Working Weekend Episode with Sabrina
Pic-Time - Use code COLIE for 15% off
Connect with Erin:
http://erinollila.com
http://erinollila.com/podcast
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Woke up inspired with a parenting analogy to use in my Day 3 training on Automating Your Print Sales. If you think about your clients like your children, you won't think twice about having to remind them over and over again about the products you offer and why they should buy them 😂
Automate Your Sales (FREE 3-Day Challenge)
This is happening July 18, 19, 20th. Grab your seat at coliejames.com/challenge
Simple SEO Series is happening here on the podcast July 24-27th 🎉
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Magic of Automated Emails Webinar (YouTube Live Recording)
Automate Your Sales (FREE 3-Day Challenge)
This is happening July 18, 19, 20th. Grab your seat at coliejames.com/challenge
Simple SEO Series is happening here on the podcast July 24-27th 🎉
Amanda Warfield's Episode on Business-First Creatives
Amanda Warfield's Episode on Create a Better Course with Mara Kucirek
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Attention all photographers! Are you ready to reclaim 10 hours a week in your business? If so, I've got great news for you. Today, registration opens for my FREE 3-day challenge, Automate Your Sales. Mark your calendars for July 18th, 19th, and 20th because that's when the challenge will take place.
Interested? Keep listening for all the juicy details and then head over to coliejames.com/challenge to register. By dedicating just one hour each day to this challenge, you can free up a minimum of 10 hours per week by implementing automated processes throughout your client experience. Trust me, this is a game-changer you don't want to miss, but you have to opt-in to join the challenge.
I want to give a special shoutout to Annemie Tonken, a fellow photographer, educator, and the incredible host of the This Can't Be That Hard podcast. Annemie recently hit a MAJOR milestone in her education business, celebrating 1000 students in her signature course, Simple Sales Blueprint. And guess what? That's one of the amazing prizes you could win during next week's challenge!
Want to hear more from Annemie?
Annemie's Podcast
Annemie's Website
Annemie's Instagram
Annemie's 1st Episode on Business-First Creatives
Mentioned in this Episode
Dubsado - Use COLIEJAMES for 30% off your first payment, month or year!
CRM Blueprint
Simple Sales Blueprint [Use COLIE for $100 off]
Revenue on Repeat
Attention all photographers! Are you ready to reclaim 10 hours a week in your business? If so, I've got great news for you. Today, registration opens for my FREE 3-day challenge, Automate Your Sales. Mark your calendars for July 18th, 19th, and 20th because that's when the challenge will take place.
Interested? Keep listening for all the juicy details and then head over to coliejames.com/challenge to register. By dedicating just one hour each day to this challenge, you can free up a minimum of 10 hours per week by implementing automated processes throughout your client experience. Trust me, this is a game-changer you don't want to miss, but you have to opt-in to join the challenge.
I want to give a special shoutout to Annemie Tonken, a fellow photographer, educator, and the incredible host of the This Can't Be That Hard podcast. Annemie recently hit a MAJOT milestone in her education business, celebrating 1000 students in her signature course, Simple Sales Blueprint. And guess what? That's one of the amazing prizes you could win during next week's challenge!
Want to hear more from Annemie?
Annemie's Podcast
Annemie's Website
Annemie's Instagram
Annemie's 1st Episode on Business-First Creatives
Mentioned in this Episode
Dubsado - Use COLIEJAMES for 30% off your first payment, month or year!
CRM Blueprint
Simple Sales Blueprint [Use COLIE for $100 off]
Revenue on Repeat
It's my BIRTHDAY month and I have a lot of exciting goodies for you!
Magic of Automated Emails (Dubsado Webinar on 7/12 at 10am MT)
Grab your FREE seat coliejames.com/magic
Automate Your Sales (FREE 3-Day Challenge)
This is happening July 18, 19, 20th. Grab your seat at coliejames.com/challenge
Simple SEO Series is happening here on the podcast July 24-27th 🎉
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is usually brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. But THIS week she is in the hotseat while Erin Ollila, host of the Talk Copy to Me podcast, interviews her.
If you've tried setting up your Dubsado account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-074/
Mentioned in this Episode:
My Episode on Erin's Podcast
CRM Blueprint (use PODCAST for 10% off)
Dubsado VIP Experience
My Birthday Interview on This Can't Be That Hard
Connect with Erin:
http://erinollila.com
http://erinollila.com/podcast
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The client experience consists of every interaction your business has with your audience and possible clients before & after they inquire about your services. In this episode, I chat with copywriter and Chief Creative Officer Christina Torres of Run & Tell That about how to create messaging that connects with your clients on the front-end and back-end of your business. After listening, please head over to the Best, Regards podcast for Part II of this series.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the show notes and transcript at https://coliejames.com/episode-073
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, and provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Being a business owner comes with a lot of responsibilities and strategy for success—one thing we often overlook is finding a balance of creativity. In today's episode, Tenley Clark joins us to share why it's important to nurture your creativity and find the time to keep creating for yourself!
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-072/
Today's episode is brought to you by my DIY Dubsado Template Shop! In this shop, you can purchase the email, form, and workflow templates that I include in the CRM Blueprint course. You can steal my templates to eliminate setup stress while also customizing them to match your brand! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
Connect with Tenley
tenleyclark.photography
instagram.com/tenleyclarkcreative
I love a good road trip! As a child, my family and I would drive an RV from Dallas, TX to Hampton Beach, NH every summer to enjoy the water, sand, and fried dough (IYKYK). So when Annemie mentioned her idea of a virtual business road trip, where you get an awesome business tip from several amazing photography podcast hosts, I JUMPED at the chance.
Each host has given you an easily digestible tip and a freebie to access if you would like to learn more. Enjoy!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
On this Episode
[01:51] Sabrina Gebhardt | Shoot it Straight
9 Steps to Set Yourself up for Success www.sabrinagebhardt.com/blueprint
[10:18] Andrew Helmich | PhotoBiz X
How to Book More Portrait Clients http://bookmoreportraits.com/
[23:33] Colie James | Business-First Creatives
How to Optimize Your Offer https://coliejames.com/roadtrip
[33:22] Daniel Moyer | Focused Photographer
Finance Focus Steps focusedphotographers.com/ff
[45:52] Lisa DiGeso | Art and Soul Show
The Yearly Planner www.themilkyway.ca/yearlyplanner
[58:07] Natalie Jennings | Photo Business Help
8 Things To Grow Your Photography Business https://photobusinesshelp.com/8things
[01:01:54] Annemie Tonken | This Can't Be that Hard
The Guide to Phone Call Magic thiscantbethathard.com/roadtrip
Opening a photography studio had been on LaJune's vision board for years before she ever opened BLK STRY Studio. She knew it was part of her journey to living out her purpose. In today's episode, LaJune King joins us to share how she found her perfect studio, what she invested to make it her dream, and why it was important to create a space for people of color to be seen.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-070/
Mentioned in this EpisodeTomayia Colvin's Mastermind
Connect with LaJunephotosbyLJK.com
instagram.com/photosbyljk
tiktok.com/@photosbyljk
blkstrystudio.com
instagram.com/blkstrystudio/
photosbyljk.com/education
I want to invite you to hop on over to Episode 43 of the Shoot it Straight podcast with Sabrina Gebhardt, where we chatted all about the looming recession and how we can position our businesses for success.
Listen on Apple or Spotify
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Mentioned in this Episode
How to Survive a Slow Season (Ep. 53)
Motherhood can change the way you do business—we're talking about the good ways it does in today's episode! Amy Sanusi joins us to share how a move, motherhood, and a shift in business model changed the way she did business. Listen in as Amy shares how implementing a revenue on repeat membership service allowed her to better navigate motherhood and business!
If you've tried setting up your Dubsado account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-068/
Mentioned in this Episode
The Family Narrative
This Can't Be That Hard with Amy
Revenue on Repeat
Smile Magic
Val Duvick's Episode
Connect with Amy
https://instagram.com/kinship.photo
Www.kinshipphoto.com
Magically Moody Maternity Waitlist
Everywhere you turn now you see chatter about new AI apps and features added to software you are already using. Have you tried any out for your business? I would LOVE to hear about it 😍
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE (aff link)
Loom
Aftershoot (AI culling + editing)
Marketing Magic App
Have you grown and scaled your business by hiring contractors or employees? In today's episode, Angelica Pompy joins us to share how she claims the role of CEO in her business, what her journey of hiring has looked like, and how she's growing her brand.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, and provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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Connect with Angelica
angelicapompy.com
instagram.com/angelicapompy
youtube.com/@angelicapompy
Marketing doesn't come natural to many of us, especially when we have to consider strategies that will convert. In today's episode, Fiona Margo joins us to share how thoughtful marketing strategies that will create connection and trust with your audience, while allowing you to market with confidence! Listen in as she share's her hot take on ideal customers, how early you should start marketing for a project, and how often you should be posting!
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-062/
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, and provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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instagram.com/fionamargo
fionamargo.com
fionamargophotography.com
It's been ONE WHOLE YEAR of the Business-First Creatives podcast. This anniversary episode is not all fluff, I still give you an actionable takeaway!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, and provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Gaffin Creative
Joyfully Organized
CRM Blueprint
Dubado VIP Setups
Not every business looks the same, because we all have different personalities, roles, services, and overall goals—that's why it's important to build a business that's right for you. In today's episode, Miranda Eorio joins us to share what the early days of her business looked like, how she's grown and pivoted over time, and why personalization is so important in your client experience!
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-062/
Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍
The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time. Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Dubsado - Get 30% off your first payment with code coliejames
Flodesk
Showit
ConvertKit
Airtable
Episode 24: Celi Arias
CONNECT WITH MIRANDA
www.instagram.com/mirandaeoriophoto
www.mirandaeoriophoto.com
www.facebook.com/mirandaeoriophoto
www.facebook.com/groups/739344889945915
Automations can play a vital role is eliminating the overwhelm inside your business and frankly your personal life. I don't know what I would do without automatic bill payments and the little ding on my calendar to remind me when to pick up my kid from school. For this episode, let's focus on what automatic communications and workflows can do for you inside your business.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Are you loving these solo episodes? Hit me up on Instagram and let me know or leave a review wherever you listen to this podcast 😍
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
CRM Blueprint for Photographers - Dubsado Implementation Course
Dubsado VIP Setup
Have you looked into how the Enneagram has effected your business? From the way you run your business to the people you work with, Enneagram types play a role in how your professional relationships are built. In today's episode, Katelyn Dekle and I have a casual conversation exploring Enneagram types in business owners!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-060/
Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍
The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time. Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Rheti Enneagram Test
Truity Enneagram Test
Personality Path Enneagram Test
Enneagram Institute Test
CONNECT WITH KATELYN
launchthedamnthing.com
YT: @launchthedamnthing
IG: @launchthedamnthing
As a society we have absolutely no attention span at the moment. So instead of crafting the perfect 30-second elevator pitch, I want you to drill it down to a single sentence.
What do you do?
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Are you loving these solo episodes? Hit me up on Instagram and let me know or leave a review wherever you listen to this podcast 😍
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
CRM Blueprint for Photographers - Dubsado Implementation Course
Dubsado VIP Setup
Is strategy something you're thinking about when it comes to the speaking events you're pitching or securing? Jordan Gill joins us to share how you can leverage your speaking engagements based on your business needs—and they don't always have to be the same. Listen in as she explains the value of building connections, having a referral network, and tracking important data!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-058/
Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍
The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time. Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Colie's Episode on Low Ticket Offers
Jordan's Episode on 10 Offers
Done in a Day Program (aff link)
Mark Your Mark Live (aff link)
CONNECT WITH JORDAN
Facebook - facebook.com/systemssavedme
Instagram - instagram.com/systemssavedme
YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCkKlfSOONuyx1ZLNUkPbH0w
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/gilljordan
TikTok - tiktok.com/@systemssavedme
When a business offers you multiple ways to work with them, how do you choose the best option for you? In this solo episode, Colie discusses whether or not finances should be the basis for that purchasing decision.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Are you loving these solo episodes? Hit me up on Instagram and let me know or leave a review wherever you listen to this podcast 😍
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
CRM Blueprint for Photographers - Dubsado Implementation Course
Dubsado VIP Setup
Episode 42 with Melissa Harstine
The community you're surrounding yourself with is one of the most valuable assets you can build as a business owner. In today's episode, Natasha Sewell shares how investing in education and community is ultimately what allowed her to build a business that serves her while simultaneously moving her business to a new location! Listen in as she shares how she prepped her business for the move and why community played such an important role in that shift!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-054/
Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍
The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time. Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈
Browse the Template Shop >>
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Sabrina Gebhardt
The Baby Summit
WPPI
Brooke Schultz
Morgan Williams
Stefanie Morris
Daphne May
Fuel Your Photos
Photo Native
CONNECT WITH NATASHA
instagran.com/npsphotography
facebook.com/npsphotographydc
npsphotography.com/blog
In this solo episode, Colie discusses what niching down does for your business, particularly marketing and messaging.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Are you loving these solo episodes? Hit me up on Instagram and let me know or leave a review wherever you listen to this podcast 😍
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
CRM Blueprint for Photographers - Dubsado Implementation Course
Episode 12 with Ashley Pendergraft
Your email list isn't just a way to sell your products or services, you can actually use it to educate and connect with your audience! In today's episode, Shannon Vondy joins us to share how you can get started with email marketing and build a powerful marketing platform for your business.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-054/
Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍
The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time. Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈
Browse the Template Shop >>
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Flodesk
Mailchimp
Mailerlite
Convertkit
Shannon's Email Club
CONNECT WITH SHANNON
theemailclub.co
instagram.com/mrs.vondy
Free Email Template
In this solo episode, Colie discusses the slow seasons of business and how to approach increasing your bookings from your current client roster.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Are you loving these solo episodes? Hit me up on Instagram and let me know or leave a review wherever you listen to this podcast 😍
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Dubsado VIP Experience - Done for You Setups
Running our numbers likely isn't your favorite part of the job, but understanding the financial health of your business can sometimes be what helps your business succeed. In this conversation, Val Duvick joins us to share about managing your numbers, spending healthy money in your business, and financially preparing for the future. Plus, she even dives into how you can determine the best approach to raising your prices based on the numbers in your business!
Before you dive into this episode, make sure you check out Episode 35 of the Shoot It Straight Podcast by Sabrina Gebhardt where Val talks about Why Creatives Struggle With Money.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-052/
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Shoot It Straight Podcast: Episode 35: Why Creatives Struggle With Money with Val Duvick
Episode 048: Investing in Outsourcing with Sabrina Gebhardt
Episode 034: Money Mindset with Dan Moyer
Episode 10: The Buffer Episode
Profit First
CONNECT WITH VAL
instagram.com/val_marlene_creative
valmarlene.com
valmarlene.com/shop
creativeincomecure.valmarlene.com
When does it typically come together for a creative entrepreneur? The dream scenario is when you begin to get a continuous cycle of referrals, returning clients, and you organic marketing producing the number of leads you need to sustain the business, but when does this typically happen?
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Are you loving these solo episodes? Hit me up on Instagram and let me know or leave a review wherever you listen to this podcast 😍
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
CRM Blueprint - Dubsado Course for Photographers
Dubsado VIP Experience - Done for You Setups
Episode 001
Are you showing up on Instagram and taking your audience along on a journey? In today's episode, Angie McPherson joins us to discuss the power of personal branding in your instagram marketing strategy! Listen in as she walks us through how she approaches content, how she converts clients from Instagram, and how you can reframe your mindset around Instagram by sharing your personality.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-050/
Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍
The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time. Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈
Browse the Template Shop >>
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Personal Branding Photography Checklist - https://angiemcpherson.com/checklist
Jerishia Hawk
CONNECT WITH ANGIE
http://angiemcpherson.com/
https://www.instagram.com/angiejanine/
https://www.youtube.com/c/angiemcpherson
Pricing is a complex and very personal part of running a business. The key to running a successful photography isn't usually about the actual prices you are charging, as long as they are profitable and sustainable, but whether or not you have the confidence to sell that offer at that price.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Are you loving these solo episodes? Hit me up on Instagram and let me know or leave a review wherever you listen to this podcast 😍
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
CRM Blueprint - Dubsado Course for Photographers
Dubsado VIP Experience - Done for You Setups
Episode 001
Outsourcing isn't out of your reach, like so many entrepreneurs may think. You know I'm a huge proponent of outsourcing, which is why I'm sharing this episode I did with my business bestie, Sabrina Gebhardt on her podcast, Shoot It Straight! Listen in as we explore your options for outsourcing, when and why you need it, and expectations on costs!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Shoot It Straight Podcast
Episode 5 of Shoot It Straight
The Image Salon
CRM Blueprint Course
Simple Sales System Course from Annemie Tonken – Use code Colie to save $100 on Annemie’s course
CONNECT WITH SABRINA
sabrinagebhardt.com
Organization is key to running a sustainable business, but how do we get there? Today's solo episode is focused on creating productive habits in your business to save time and energy!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Are you loving these solo episodes? Hit me up on Instagram and let me know or leave a review wherever you listen to this podcast 😍
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The Cost of Disorganization
Descript (aff link)
Riverside (aff link)
Dubsado VIP Experience
Everything in your business has a process and system, but are you managing your projects well? The cost of disorganization isn't pretty. In this episode, Ashley Shuler joins us to share how project management can improve your business and increase your profitability!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-046/
Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍
The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time. Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
My Interview on Ashley's Youtube
CEO Talk with Ashley Kang
Pick Your Path with Ashley Pendergraft
Google Docs
Dubsado
Loom
Tango
Zapier
Photo Native
The Digital Jane
CONNECT WITH ASHLEY
solo.to/ashleyshuler
me.volley.app/askash
In this solo episode, Colie discusses the biggest sales objection she hears in her own business and how she deals with the same objection for herself when she is looking to purchase a service/course from someone else.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Are you loving these solo episodes? Hit me up on Instagram and let me know or leave a review wherever you listen to this podcast 😍
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Making Buying Decisions in Your Business
CRM Blueprint - Dubsado Course for Photographers
Dubsado VIP Experience - Done for You Setups
Episode 3 - Maddie Peschong
Episode 25 - Sarah Potts
Episode 33 - Maddie Peschong
In this solo episode, Colie discusses how getting uncomfortable in your business decisions can push you forward for growth. Need an example? These solo episodes are her current experiment.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Are you loving these solo episodes? Hit me up on Instagram and let me know or leave a review wherever you listen to this podcast 😍
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Systems Saved Me Podcast
Is the content creation process overwhelming to you? Do you get through creating one piece of content and feel drained? Content strategist and Disney lover, Amanda Warfield joins us in this episode to share the proper way to create your content through batching! Listen in as we explore the how to find inspiration, create content your audience will resonate with, and set up your own plan for batching—plus we're even diving into our love for Disney!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-045/
Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍
The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time. Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈
https://coliejames.com/templates
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Ashley Kang's Episode
Metricool
Dubsado - Get 30% off your first payment!
Airtable
Trello
CONNECT WITH AMANDA
amandawarfield.com
amandawarfield.com/chasing-simple
instagram.com/mrsamandawarfield
tiktok.com/@mrsamandawarfield
Amanda's Content Planner
Launch Strategy VIP Days
magicalescapevacations.com
instagram.com/magicalescapevacations
tiktok.com/@magicalescapevacations
In this solo episode, Colie discusses three buying decisions she made and what to consider for your next purchasing decision for your business.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
No purchasing decision to make here, but do you need a list of emails to write client experience templates for? Grab this FREEBIE with a list of emails to write, what goes in them, and whether or not to automate them.
Grab them HERE 🎉 https://coliejames.com/emails
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Emma Troy Showit Templates
TheBlkCreative
Systems Over Stress (aff link)
Airtable (aff link)
Ashley's Episode
Pivot to Launch
Britney's Episode
In this solo episode, Colie discusses how to calculate your profit margin, find your industry standard, and what to do with that information for 2023.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Don't worry, she left her math professor hat in the closet where it belongs!
Has nothing to do with your profit margin, but do you need a list of emails to write client experience templates for? Grab this FREEBIE with a list of emails to write, what goes in them, and whether or not to automate them.
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In this solo episode, Colie discusses why she is expanding her systems offers to include Honeybook. Her Honeybook Done-for-Your setups are now available with a Honeybook for Photographers course coming soon.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Need a list of emails to write client experience templates for? Grab this FREEBIE with a list of emails to write, what goes in them, and whether or not to automate them.
Grab them HERE 🎉 https://coliejames.com/emails
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Honeybook use COLIEJAMES and save 35% off your first year
Dubsado use COLIEJAMES and save 30% off your first payment
In this solo episode, Colie discusses tips for writing all the emails for your business: newsletters, marketing emails, and client experience emails.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Need a list of emails to write templates for? Grab this FREEBIE with a list of emails to write, what goes in them, and whether or not to automate them.
Grab them HERE 🎉 https://coliejames.com/emails
Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍
The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time. Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈
https://coliejames.com/templates
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Liz Wilcox's Episode
$9 Email Membership - email membership for entrepreneurs
The Consistency Club - email membership for photographers
The people who sign up for your email newsletter are actual humans, so what are you doing to connect with them and build trust? In this episode, Liz Wilcox, the Fresh Princess of Email Marketing, joins us to share how you can use your emails to make friends, connect with potential customers, and personalize email templates with your own interests!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-044/
Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍
The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time. Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈
https://coliejames.com/templates
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Mega Email Swipe File
$9 Email Membership
Talk Copy to Me Podcast
CONNECT WITH LIZ
lizwilcox.com
facebook.com/The-Liz-Wilcox-103239837942432
instagram.com/thelizwilcox
Showing up for your audience and marketing your business can feel overwhelming—that's why it's important to find something that works for you. In today's episode, my producer, Haylee Gaffin joins us to share how you can use a podcast as a marketing tool in your business, how to determine if it's the right fit for you, and her advice for people just getting started.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-043/
Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍
The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time. Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈
https://coliejames.com/templates
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Dan's Episode
Sarah's Episode
Riverside
Descript
Buzzsprout
Honeybook
Dubsado [Use COLIEJAMES for 30% off your first payment]
CONNECT WITH HAYLEE
gaffincreative.com
clockinginpodcast.com
micchecksociety.com
instagram.com/hayleegaffin
facebook.com/GaffinCreative
Your clients can tell you a lot about your business, ultimately driving the messaging you need to better sell your products and services. In today's episode, Melissa Harstine joins us to share how you can gather and use customer insights to improve your messaging. Listen in as she walks us through the data collection process and shares examples of improving messaging and marketing!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-042/
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Emily - If I Made
CONNECT WITH MELISSA
instagram.com/melissaharstinecreative
melissaharstine.com
Are you tracking data in your business? To optimize your business growth and success, understanding the relationship between your data and marketing is key. In today's episode, Carolina Guzik joins us to share why data is important and what she's tracking in her business!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-041
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Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍
The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time. Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈
https://coliejames.com/templates
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
thetogrepublic.com/join
Episode 127 of The Tog Republic with Colie
Episode 214 of The Tog Republic on Tracking Data
Focused Photographers Podcast with Dan Moyer | Episode 47
Dubsado – Use COLIEJAMES for 30% off your first payment, month or year!
Airtable
Business Audit Series: Episode 26, 27 and 28
Aftershoot
Imagen
CONNECT WITH CAROLINA
www.thetogrepublic.com
@TheTogRepublic
Have you recently taken the time to audit your business or offers? In today's episode, Jill Smith joins us after she audited her own offer based on my recent audit series back in episode 26-28! Listen in as I walk through Jill's audit with her, explore what she found through her audit, and determine next steps for her business!
Review the full show notes and resources at coliejames.com/episode-040/
Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😉 The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado 🎉 You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time. Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈
BROWSE THE TEMPLATE SHOP
Mentioned in this Episode
Episode 26, 27 and 28
Dubsado - Use COLIEJAMES for 30% off your first payment, month or year!
Simple Sales Blueprint [Use COLIE for $100 off]
Revenue on Repeat
Aftershoot
Audible
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Storybrand
Atomic Habits
The Science of Getting Rich
Connect with Jill
www.jillcsmithphotography.com
www.instagram.com/jillcsmithphotography
www.facebook.com/jillcsmithphotography
Entrepreneurship allows for freedom—in business and in life. In this episode, Sandra van der Lee of Damn Copy joins us to share how she's pursuing the digital nomad life, how she's adjusting her business to fit her lifestyle, but also exploring opportunities to serve her clients well! Listen in as she shares how she's been traveling country to country for the last five years, along with the good and bad that comes with the life of a digital nomad!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review full show notes and resources at coliejames.com/episode-039
Connect with Sandra
damncopy.co
sandravanderlee.com
youtube.com/@sandravdlee
instagram.com/sandravdlee/
We've all been told by someone else how we should be running our business—yet their experience and knowledge may not be the best option for us. I believe we individually need to figure out what is best for business through experimenting! In today's episode, Maryam Salassi joins us to discuss why she does things differently in her business than I do in mine and what it looked like for her to experiment in different parts of business!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
You can view full show notes and resources for this episode at https://coliejames.com/episode-037.
Mentioned in this Episode
Dubsado - Use COLIEJAMES for 30% off your first payment, month or year!
Honeybook
17 Hats
Bella Maven Studio
Photo Native - Use COLIEPN23 to save $50 off your ticket
This Can't Be That Hard Podcast
Simple Sales - Use COLIE for $100 off the course
CRM Comparison Guide
Connect with Maryam
hiandhellophotography.com
instagram.com/hiandhellophoto
There is something super special, dare I say magical, about attending a photography conference in-person. In a post-pandemic world, I think we are all excited to return to being around other humans. Today's guest is Alison Hatch, Film Family Photographer who has taken on a new role, Conference Organizer. We discuss the ins and outs of bringing back one of my favorites, PhotoNative.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
You can view full show notes and resources for this episode at https://coliejames.com/episode-037.
Guest Bio
Alison is a family photographer who lives in Albuquerque. She is the director of Photo Native, an annual photography conference for all types of photographers and all levels. "You Belong" is the conference's motto for that very reason. When Alison isn't juggling all the balls that Photo Native and her photography business throw at her, she likes to tend to her indoor plant obsession, travel with film camera in, and make sure she gets her daily dose of chocolate.
Here are the highlights…
[0:26] Get to Know Alison
[0:58] Alison's PhotoNativeExperience as an Attendee
[2:25] Colie's PhotoNative Experience with Analog Film
[4:21] Bringing PhotoNative Back in 2023
[6:57] PhotoNative's Past in Utah
[9:47] Why Now?
[10:29] This Year's Lineup & Remote Class Pass Option
[16:24] Tips for Getting the Most out of Your PhotoNative Experience
Attend PhotoNative '23
photonative.com Use COLIEPN23 to save $50 off your ticket
instagram.com/photonative
Whether you're building a new brand or refreshing an existing brand, there are so many considerations to keep in mind of what you need to be adjusting. I bet you've never considered the systems and setup inside of your CRM as a part of that! In today's episode, Ashlee Burke joins us to share about refreshing her brand with a new website, copywriting, and a Dubsado VIP day with me!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review full show notes and transcript at https://coliejames.com/episode-036.
Mentioned in this Episode
Dubsado - Use COLIEJAMES for 30% off your first payment, month or year!
Green Chair Stories
Ashley Carter
Dubsado VIP Day
Connect with Ashlee
https://www.lovejoycollective.co/
https://www.instagram.com/thelovejoycollective/
What do you financial numbers say about your business? If you aren't sure, it may be time to hire a bookkeeper! In today's episode, Laura Kelly of Tula Books, joins us to share common mistakes and misconceptions entrepreneurs have about their finances, along with what. it looks like to work with a bookkeeper!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the show notes and resources at coliejames.com/episode-035
Mentioned in this Episode
Quickbooks
Wave
Stripe
Honeybook
17 Hats
Dubsado
Connect with Laura
www.tulabooks.co
www.instagram.com/tulabooks.co
You likely started your business to create the lifestyle you wanted, which includes specific ideations around money—but how is your money mindset blocking you in life and business? In today's episode, Dan Moyer joins us to explore money mindset and the shift that most entrepreneurs need in order to become a business-first creative!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review full show notes and resources at coliejames.com/episode-034.
Mentioned in this Episode:
My Episode on Dan's Podcast
Simple Sales Blueprint
Aftershoot
Photo Mechanic
ImagineAI
Gaffin Creative
Sarah's Episode
Joyfully Organized
Profit First
Connect with Dan
Website: FocusedPhotographers.com
Instagram: @getfocusedphotographers
Website: DanielMoyerPhotography.com
Instagram: @danielmoyerphoto
Does the concept of a recession make you nervous for your business? You're not alone! We're all worried about the impacts of a recession, especially so soon after the pandemic, yet it's something we should all consider preparing for. In this episode, Maddie Peschong joins me to talk about making changes and pivots in your business in order to survive during slower seasons. Listen in as she describes how much she accomplished and is proud of in one of her slowest years, along with her own experiences in making solid business decisions when faced with economic changes.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review full show notes and resources at coliejames.com/episode-033
Maddie Peschong is a branding photographer and coach who is obsessed with teaching creative entrepreneurs how to build a profitable business by being themselves. Through coaching, digital products, and personal branding photos, she helps women discover their magic so they can stand out in a saturated market, confidently scale their income without trading more time for money, and do only work they love. She is the leader of the Confident Creative Mastermind, host of the Take it Personally Podcast, and founder of the White Space Studio in Sioux Falls, SD, a place where creatives can design, dream, and collaborate while developing their own irresistible brands.
Connect with Maddie
Website: https://www.maddiepeschong.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddiepeschong/
One of my biggest accomplishments of 2022 was launching this podcast! Today I am briefly sharing 3 lessons I learned since launching the podcast + the top 3 downloaded episodes of 2022.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Mentioned in this EpisodeLet's Talk Growth Strategy with Celi AriasCreating Copy That Converts with Rachel GreimanPick Your Path with Ashley PendergraftConnect Through Content
Are you connecting with the right clients within your website copy? In today's episode, Sara Vartanian joins us to chat about creating copy that sounds like you and how you can achieve it while working with a copywriter! Listen in as we explore the value of templates, how to weave your personality into your copy, and the first step to take when hiring a copywriter!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
You can view the full show notes and resources for this episode at https://coliejames.com/episode-031
Are you using your podcast as an asset in your business? In my opinion, your website could be your BEST business asset. In today's episode, I've brought on Samantha Mabe of Lemon and the Sea to share how you can build and optimize a website that is your biggest business asset. Listen in as she shares how to get started, what to consider for Search Engine Optimization, and her own process to creating a quality website for her clients!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the full show notes and transcript for this episode at https://coliejames.com/episode-030
Mentioned in This Episode
Google Search Console
Google Analytics
Connect with Samantha
lemonandthesea.com
instagram.com/lemonandthesea
lemonandthesea.com/process-to-profitability
https://www.lemonandthesea.com/website-review
Does your social media work for you and your business? In today's episode, Sarah Huguet of Social and Stuff joins us to share how to create content pillars to easily navigate your content, the value of niching down and knowing your audience, and how you can repurpose content across social platforms. Listen in and let's get social.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Are you a creative soul who has absolutely no interest in the business side of photography? Today's guest readily admits she outsource almost any and all non-creative tasks in her photography business. Kati Douglas of Xilo Photography is an amazing photographer, but more importantly an amazing human. This episode has a different feel so if you feel like you are eavesdropping into a chat between friends its because you are 😂
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
You can view full show notes at coliejames.com/bonus-episode-kati
Connect with Kati
xilophotography.com
instagram.com/xilophotography
As a systems and business strategist, you know I couldn't wrap up this three-part series without encouraging you to audit your systems! There is always improvement to be made in our systems to give our clients the best experience from us. In today's episode, I'm sharing a few ways that you can improve your systems so that you don't drop the ball, but also a few examples of additional touch points that will improve your overall client journey!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
This episode is part one of a three part series, Winter is Coming!
Listen to part one in episode 26!
Listen to part two in episode 27!
You can view full show notes at coliejames.com/episode-028
Are you reaching or connecting with your ideal clients within their first interaction with you? I'm talking about the messaging you're offering on your website, your social media, and even your brochures! The language you use is so valuable in connecting with clients, which is why I've deemed it as part two of this three-part series. In this episode, we're exploring how you can audit your messaging to ensure that you're connecting to your ideal customers.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
This episode is part one of a three part series, Winter is Coming!
Listen to part one in episode 26!
You can view full show notes at coliejames.com/episode-027
You may be approaching a slower season in your business, which offers the perfect opportunity to do an audit in your business. Over the next three episodes, I'll be diving into three different audits you can do in your business to ensure your business is still working for you and your clients! In part one of this series, we're exploring your systems, what you need to audit in them, and how to make your clients the priority throughout these audits!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
This episode is part one of a three part series, Winter is Coming!
You can view full show notes at coliejames.com/episode-026
You have a hundred tasks to managing in your business, but what would that look like if you brought on a little help? In today's episode, Sarah Potts, my own virtual assistant (VA), joins us to share what a VA can do for your business. Listen in as Sarah and I walk through what it looks like for us to work together, but also highlight how Sarah and her team support other entrepreneurs building successful businesses.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
You can view full show notes at coliejames.com/episode-025
Connect with Sarah
joyfullyorganized.com
instagram.com/joyfullyorganizedva
facebook.com/JoyfullyOrganizedVA
We put so much effort into developing growth strategies for our business with marketing plans, yet what are we doing to track these efforts? In today's episode, growth strategist, Celi Arias joins us to discuss why you should understand the metrics of your business and how to track and measure the results of your efforts!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the show notes and transcript at https://coliejames.com/episode-024
Connect with Celi
Website - celiarias.com
LI - linkedin.com/in/celiarias
FB - facebook.com/celilivesnyc
IG - instagram.com/iamdoncelia
Twitter - twitter.com/IamdonCelia
Are you seamlessly serving your clients from inquiry to project completion? If you're using a CRM like Dubsado, you can build workflows that make it easy! In today's episode, I'm sharing four workflows that every entrepreneur needs in their CRM and what to include in each!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the full show notes and transcript at https://coliejames.com/episode-023
Mentioned in this EpisodeCRM Blueprint
VIP Services
Dubsado
Have you found your own secret to success? In today's episode, Sabrina Roden shares how her business has grown in the last three years since she first worked with me. Listen in as she shares where her business started, what it's turned into, and how she survived the pandemic when her business was just getting started.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the full show notes and transcript at https://coliejames.com/episode-22
Mentioned in this Episode
This Can't Be That Hard Podcast
Simple Sales System
Beginner Photography Podcast
Connect with Sabrina
sabrinajillphotography.com
instagram.com/sabrinajillphotography
our website copy allows for you to connect with potential clients and convert them into paying clients. At Green Chair Stories, Rachel Greiman and her team are helping photographers craft copy that converts. In today's episode, Rachel joins us to share how her business has pivoted over the last couple of years, how the pandemic impacted her, and how she's navigating every change she's experienced in life and business in the last few years!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/podcast
Mentioned in this Episode
Get Paid Podcast by Claire Pelletreau
The Photographer's Guide to Write Your Website Right
Connect with Rachel
greenchairstories.com
instagram.com/greenchairstories
Shifting your mindset in business is so important as you grow, but what if you made that shift to having a CEO mentality in your marketing? In today's episode, Mikki Wilson joins us to share about the value in your marketing plan, approaching it with a CEO marketing mentality, and steps you should take in creating a strategic marketing plan.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the full show notes and resources at coliejames.com/podcast
Mentioned in this Episode
Episode 2
Connect with Mikki
Mikki's website
Mikki's Instagram
Mikki's LinkedIn
Mikki's Youtube
I never grow tired of talking about tools to reclaim time in your business. In today’s episode I am discuss the BIG Three for my photography business: website + CRM + gallery software. Maybe hearing why I chose them and specifically how I use them in my own photography business will inspire you to update your tools and optimize their use!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-019
There are a so many things that can go into a VIP Day, so you need to be organized and streamlined in your process! In today's episode, I'm sharing four tools you need to book and manage your VIP Days, along with how I use them in my own!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-018
Are you in need of focused time to just work on your business? In today's episode, my friend Sabrina Gebhardt me to share how working weekends have changed her business. Spoiler alert: We recently spent a working weekend together to work on all of the big projects, tasks, and admin work that needed to be done in our businesses! Listen in as we share the logistics, costs, expectations, and more!
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-017
Connect with SabrinaSabrina’s website
Sabrina’s Instagram
Have you found yourself annoyed by the sales pitches you hear in every online summit you've attended over the last couple of years? Lisa DiGeso felt the same way when she was building her business—that's why she decided to launch pitch-free educational offerings for photographers! In today's episode, she shares about how her online retreat series was created and what it's looked like growing that alongside her photography business.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
Review the full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/podcast
How much more profitable could your business be if you simply put in the effort to build out solid workflows and systems inside your CRM? As a Certified Dubsado Expert, I'm a believer in the power that a CRM like Dubsado can have in impacting your business' bottom line. In today's episode, Allison Brett joins us to share how working together through both my blueprint course and a VIP day has impacted her own businesses! Listen in as she shares her experience in switching CRM platforms and how she's able to complete her workday by 1 PM each day thanks to work of Dubsado.
The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.
[:57] Meet Allison
[1:30] Allison on Dubsado
[1:44] Challenges with Previous CRM
[3:06] Allison's Experience Doing Her Own Dubsado Experience
[3:53] CRM Blueprint Course
[4:31] Dubsado VIP Days
[7:41] Changes Made Since the VIP Day
[9:56] Automation for Free Time
[10:49] Allison's Fuck Up in Business
[13:27] Becoming Profitable in Business
[14:44] Business-First or Creative-First
[17:48] Client Relations
You can review the show notes and transcript at https://coliejames.com/episode-015/
If you've been using a CRM for a while, it might be time to audit what you've set up to ensure it's optimized for efficiency in your business! Whether it means reviewing your brand, checking automations, and using each of the features of your CRM, in today's episode, I'm walking you through your own self-paced CRM audit.
[0:29] Audit Your CRM
[01:11] Entered & Updated Branding Elements in Your CRM
[2:03] Email & Calendar Connection
[2:43] Thank You Page Redirect
[3:19] Lead Capture Form & Workflow
[4:06] Email Autoresponders
[4:20] Email Templates
[5:16] Proposal, Contract, Payment
[6:18] Schedulers
[7:06] Workflows & Automations
[8:15] Say Thank You
[8:41] Create To-Do Tasks in Workflows
Are you looking to implement some time-saving automation into your business? Check out my Dubsado VIP Experience and let me do all the heavy lifting!
I am 18 months into my VIP Day journey and know with 100% certainty there is no turning back. While VIP Days are gaining popularity, they are still a novelty. While several of the guests I have interviewed on the podcast have VIP Days, I haven't yet discussed the nitty gritty details of VIP Days. With the next Done in a Day Virtual Conference scheduled next week, I felt like this was the perfect time for that discussion.
Don't skip this episode because you have no interest in listening to a 20 minute sales pitch, I swear that's not what this is. I discuss how I created my Dubsado VIP Day, the pricing evolution, the importance of pre-work, and so much more!
[01:11] What is a VIP Day?
[04:28] How do you create one for your business?
[07:54] What was my recent epiphany about the structure of my VIP Day?
[09:40] Three tips for creating your own VIP Day
[14:40] Setting the price for your VIP Day
[16:22] How will you support your clients after?
If you are VIP Day curious, join us next week for the virtual conference. You can save $10 off you ticket by clicking below.
https://www.didvcprivateinvite.com/coliejames (aff link)
Done in a Day 6-month coaching program (aff link)
Some guests I've had on the podcast that offer a VIP Day
Britney Jeanine (Episode 002) - Pivot VIP Day
Maddie Peschong (Episode 003) - Branding Photography and Strategy VIP Day
Nadine Nethery (Episode 009) - Strategic Brand Intensive
Ashley Kang (Episode 011) - Design My CEO Day
ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CONSISTENT SYSTEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS?
Dubsado VIP Experience: This is a fully done-for-you offer for creative entrepreneurs and service providers, which includes full strategy and implementation to provide each and every one of your clients with an amazing + consistent experience. https://coliejames.com/dubsado-vip-day
I was first introduced to Ashley of Do the Damn Thing through her Airtable bonus inside the Done in a Day program. I downloaded it, watched like one video, but didn’t have the capacity to add Airtable to my tech stack at that time. Then in March of 2022 we were both presenting at the Done in a Day Virtual Conference and Ashley’s talk was one of my favorites.
Now mind you, I YELLED at her through my computer screen the entire time. Her talk was geared towards using Airtable as your CRM, you know to replace Dubsado
But at the end of that talk I was like “I have got to work with Ashley”.
I tried to hire her for a VIP Day to help me setup Airtable to manage the backend support for my Dubsado clients/students, but she wasn’t taking on any clients.
I managed to sneak into her group program right before she closed the WHOLE thing down even though I wanted nothing to do with a group program. Turns out that was the best decision!
Okay, so now that I have talked about how we met, I want to give you a preview of this podcast episode. Because despite the fact that we are both systems strategist, we didn’t about talk that much about systems. Instead, we honed in on Ashley’s recent decision to pause ALL sales in her business (VIP Days, group program seats, and Airtable templates) in order to niche down to serving business owners with group programs.
Despite having a wildly successful year in 2021, she realized being on a call for 6-hours for VIP Days wasn’t going to get her the business she dreamed of. If you want to hear the rest, grab some headphones. This is one of my favorite conversations to date!
Here are the highlights…
[00:56] What is Systems Over Stress?
[01:37] What was in your offer suite prior to June 2022?
[03:52] What has happened since you niched down your group program?
[07:55] Figuring out who you want to serve
[10:29] Let’s talk money
[11:19] Do your VIP Days have a future?
[16:09] How has your customer base changed inside Systems Over Stress?
[18:18] Why should someone care about Airtable?
[21:39] How I’ve integrated Ashley’s Airtable strategies into my own business
[25:51] Ashley’s advice for pivoting your business
[28:56] Ashley’s advice for building the business YOU want
Links
Ashley’s Instagram: @dothedamnthing_
Ashley’s Website: www.do-the-damn-thing.com
Ashley’s Group Program: Systems Over Stress
Systems Over Stress is a 6-month program that helps you completely replace your spreadsheets and prepare your systems for your next client influx. Your Group Program Management will be completely automated with Airtable in 30 days.
Guest Bio
Hey! I’m Ashley, and my company is called Do The Damn Thing.
I am an Airtable & Zapier consultant. I primarily work with feminist and neurodivergent online business owners and help them use Airtable to manage their group offer so they can deliver a low-lift, high-touch (and automated) experience.
ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CONSISTENT SYSTEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS?
Dubsado VIP Experience: This is a fully done-for-you offer for creative entrepreneurs and service providers, which includes full strategy and implementation to provide each and every one of your clients with an amazing + consistent experience. https://coliejames.com/dubsado-vip-day
I met Ashley while we were both in the Done in a Day program, working on our VIP Day offers. Since leaving, we spend every Thursday morning at 10am MT together on a business besties call, intentionally working on our business with a few of our other favorite people.
I am going to admit, in the beginning I had NO idea what a CEO Day was or why I would need one. But as I have heard Ashley speak in multiple venues about them, I now believe every business owner needs one. If you are curious about them, listen to our conversation and make a plan to start implementing some CEO Time in your business immediately 😉
Here are the highlights…
[00:16] About Ashley’s business
[01:26] What does it mean to be a CEO of your business?
[04:12] What are the CEO tasks creative entrepreneurs are overlooking??
[07:21] What is currently moving the needle in your business?
[08:46] Best day for CEO tasks
[10:29] ClickUp vs Airtable?
[13:41] Making time for monthly/quarterly CEO tasks
[14:34] How much time do you need for a CEO Day?
[18:59] Flexibility in CEO Days
[20:51] Time-blocking and day-theming
[26:15] Tips for creating your own CEO Day
Links
Ashley’s IG: @ahkbusinessmanagement
Ashley’s Website: www.ahkbusinessmanagement.com
Done in a Day Conference - September 2022
ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CONSISTENT SYSTEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS?
Dubsado VIP Experience: This is a fully done-for-you offer for creative entrepreneurs and service providers, which includes full strategy and implementation to provide each and every one of your clients with an amazing + consistent experience. https://coliejames.com/dubsado-vip-day
We can never talk too much about outsourcing, but in this (short & sweet) episode I discuss two questions you should ask yourself to decide if your first thought should be DIY or outsourcing for tasks (new and old) in your business.
Giving you true transparency, this is totally a buffer episode. I didn't like last week's episode and decided not to publish it, but this week's episode already has 'episode 11' all over it. So I needed SOMETHING for episode 10 and this is what you get 🤣
Resources
Outsource Tasks in Your Business
Colie's Resources Page (for outsourcing and automation)
In today’s episode with Nadine of Can Do! Content, we are exploring the idea of conducting consistent customer research to fuel all the messaging in your business. Basically letting your potential and current clients give you all the words you need to talk about your offer and attract other dream clients for your offers & services.
Nadine specifically identifies herself as a strategic copywriter and I adore anyone who puts strategy-first. This conversation fully covers the when, how, and why of customer research with a peek at how Nadine does this in her own business on auto-pilot.
Here are the highlights…
[00:18] About Nadine’s business
[01:13] Entrepreneur or Creative-First?
[02:40] What is Voice of Customer Data and why should we care?
[03:59] How to collect data from your own customers
[08:11] Providing value as a means to collect data
[09:42] What if you are a newbie and have very few clients?
[15:45] How Nadine is conducting consistent customer research on autopilot
[19:37] Making Customer Research a habit
[21:44] Making time to review and implement this data
[25:09] Nadine’s biggest fuckup in business and how her business changed
[27:35] Being consistent in your photography and systems
[30:06] Her offers, including the fabulous Audience Success Formula for your DIY peeps
Full show notes
You can find out more about Nadine here:
Visit her website
Follow her on Instagram
Learn more about her Audience Success Formula
ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CONSISTENT SYSTEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS?
Dubsado VIP Experience: This is a fully done-for-you offer for creative entrepreneurs and service providers, which includes full strategy and implementation to provide each and every one of your clients with an amazing + consistent experience. https://coliejames.com/dubsado-vip-day
CRM Blueprint - Dubsado Implementation Course for Photographers: This is a done-with-you group program option, specifically for photographers. Go through the course at your own pace, implement the strategy and templates provided, but have the ability to ask questions and get 1:1 guided help during the weekly Q&A calls. https://coliejames.com/crm-blueprint-dubsado
A little over a year ago Mary hired me to streamline her business in Dubsado. She was switching from Honeybook to Dubsado, but to be honest, she was barely using that CRM for more than sending out invoices and contracts. So we can safely say this was a brand-new systems setup 😉 A year later I interviewed Mary to ask how the systems were treating her for this week’s podcast episode and if she had made any changes.
Here are the highlights…
[00:43] About Mary’s business
[04:20] How she was underutilizing Honeybook
[06:42] Why I began offer systems setups for photographers
[07:44] Switching from Honeybook to Dubsado + embracing automation
[09:37] Why I started offering Dubsado VIP Days
[12:45] What changes Mary made in her system in the last year
[17:38] Focusing on what she does best
[18:39] Mary’s biggest fuck-up and what she learned from it
[22:16] Advice for someone wanting to switch to Dubsado & hire me
[25:59] Using Dubsado to spend more time with clients
[27:35] Being consistent in your photography and systems
[30:25] More time for the things that bring you joy
Show Notes
https://coliejames.com/episode-008/
Each week I ask my guests what their biggest f*ck-up was in business and what they learned from it... are you curious about mine?
In today's solo episode I am sharing my experience with webinars, low-ticket offers, and what I learned about sales after doing one.
Show notes: http://coliejames.com/episode-007/
I am SOOOOO excited this episode when I had a conversation with Annemie Tonken of This Can't Be That Hard podcast. I've been a guest on her podcast 4 times and every single time I find myself jotting down notes for myself!
Here are the highlights of our conversation:
[00:51] Business-Owner or Creative First?
[03:59] How and why she expanding beyond her photography business
[07:15] Collaboration with Pic-Time
[08:38] Why she started the This Can't Be That Hard podcast
[10:46] When you move past the DIY stage in your business and start building an internal team?
[16:51] Advice for your first hire
[23:28] What system moves the needle for you in your business (hint: it's podcast related!)
[27:40] Tell me about your biggest fuck-up and what it cost you
Want to hear more from Annemie?
Annemie's Podcast
Annemie's Website
Annemie's Instagram
Show notes
https://coliejames.com/006
I loved having my business BFF and fellow photographer Sabrina Gebhardt on the podcast. She always motivates me to take a hard look at my business and make changes each and every time we speak.
https://coliejames.com/005
In this episode, Colie chats about evaluating your business to make sure you can answer YES to four key happiness questions.
Show notes
https://coliejames.com/004
I am very excited to share a conversation with one of my clients today. Maddie Peschong is a fabulous brand photographer based in Sioux Falls, SD and has been a Dubsado user since 2017. She was using automated workflows in a very minimal way and recently hired me to update her proposals and fully streamline + automate her workflows in a Dubado VIP Implementation Day.
Here are the highlights...
[00:43] About Maddie's business
[03:33] Her CRM experience prior to Dubsado
[05:42] Automation before working with Colie
[07:22] Creating high-end proposals for a high-end service
[09:31] Tweaking the system on her own
[13:17] Creating a workflow for each phase of your customer journey
[17:32] Using Dubsado in a totally new way
[20:43] Utilizing videos in Dubsado
[22:06] Gathering reviews + testimonials from clients
[24:04] Maddie's biggest fuck-up and what she learned from it
[29:09] Importance of pre-work for your VIP Day
[35:52] Maddie's overall experience working with me
Links
Colie's episode on Maddie's podcast - Taking it Personally (think of it as part 1 of this conversation)
Maddie's website
Maddie's Instagram
Colie's Dubsado VIP Days
Show Notes
https://coliejames.com/003/
My first guest interview on the podcast was with, my very own business coach, Britney Jeanine. We covered a number of topics from bring profitable to creating a social media content strategy that works for YOU.
Here are a few of the highlights…
[01:18] When did your business become profitable?
[04:58] My VIP Day experience with Britney
[07:56] What is the most important number to know in your business?
[13:01] What was the biggest fuck-up in your business and what did you learn from it?
[15:57] What is the content formula?
[21:42] What is currently working in your business and where will you be focusing for the next 12 months?
LINKS
Britney’s website
Britney’s Instagram post about Revenue Surplus
Britney’s Instagram post about Beyonce’s feet
Colie’s Instagram post about streamlining the Tech Stack in your business
Britney's Bio
Britney “Jeanine” Canidate is the owner and founder of Pivot to Launch, a business coaching firm based in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. Serving as the head Pivot Coach, Britney believes that every entrepreneur should build a business they are most passionate about—even if it means slapping fear in the face and pivoting accordingly.
Wife, mom of 2, and a business owner for over fourteen years, Britney has established herself as an industry leading business and brand strategist, and has supported clients across a multitude of industries. From corporate executives, high-ranking government officials, and thousands of creative entrepreneurs, Britney has intently positioned her expertise in order to build a business focused on care, commitment, and authenticity. Known for her spunky-tough-love approach, creativity, strategic mind and attention to detail, Britney is a proud graduate of Georgetown University where she received her Masters in Public Relations & Corporate Communications, and a Florida State Seminole with a background in Finance & Marketing.
Doing business her way, you can often find Britney working with small business owners who are ready to break the rules, pivot in community, and launch a business they can love again.
So if you’re ready to build it better… in the words of Britney— “let’s get this work!
https://coliejames.com/002/
It’s hard getting that NO when you send the offer for your services. In today’s episode, I am sharing four areas to focus on in order to audit your offer and improve your conversion rates.
Creating confidence in your price point (01:47)
Highlighting features & benefits (05:08)
Providing social proof (06:16)
Eliminating booking friction (07:29)
Need help auditing and automating your offer process in Dubsado? Check out Colie's Dubsado VIP experience.
Introducing the Business-First Creatives Podcast, a podcast for creative entrepreneurs where we want all creative service providers to build business that bring them joy and a paycheck.
Your host is Colie James, a Disney-loving family photographer, and filmmaker turned Workflow and Automations Guru who helps creative service providers automate their sh*t, reclaim their time and get back to living!