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Case Study

Have you been wondering what’s the best way to set up your CRM? Today’s session is going to be a mix of a case study and answers to some specific questions I’ve been getting lately about Systems in Session. I thought Megan Norman would be the perfect person to bring on because she’s been part […]

What’s the Best Way To Set Up Your CRM? CRM Blueprint vs. Systems in Session with Megan Norman

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Dubsado

If you logged into Dubsado this week and immediately felt assaulted by the brand-new 3.0 interface… you’re not alone. And good news:You can switch back to 2.0. Just go to hello.dubsado.com and everything will look and function exactly the way it did before. So whether you’re ready to explore 3.0 or you’re still clinging to […]

Dubsado 3.0 Update Is Here… and I’m Excited and Disappointed (Let’s Talk About Both)

Podcast

She was homeschooling her kids, charging less than $300 a session, and running her photography business on pure hustle—until she realized that passion alone wasn’t enough to build the life she wanted. Erin Vestal is one of my former students from the CRM Blueprint, and her journey is one that so many creatives will relate […]

Shifting Your Systems as You Pivot in Your Business with Erin Vestal

Podcast

Are you ready to seriously level up your email marketing this Black Friday season? I sat down with Dawn Richardson from Flodesk, where we unpack everything from plan changes to new automation features, and why now is the time to leverage your email list. Listen in as we explore the integration options available, how you can use […]

How You Can Maximize Your Email List for Black Friday ft. Flodesk with Dawn Richardson

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Client Experience

You can’t charge premium prices for a mediocre experience, and deep down, you already know that. To build a high-end client experience, you don’t need to be doing more or adding any fancy extras. Instead, you need to create a process that feels effortless for your clients and sustainable for you. When clients invest in […]

Build a High-End Client Experience That Practically Runs Itself

Podcast

What happens when you’re no longer struggling to get clients, but you still feel like your business has hit a ceiling? If you’ve got inquiries rolling in, your conversion rate is solid, yet you’re still not satisfied, this episode is for you. Emylee Williams of Sold Out Services and I unpack the business moment when […]

How Booked-Out Service Providers Scale with Productization with Emylee Williams

Podcast

If you’ve ever felt like traditional business advice just doesn’t fit you, this episode is your permission slip to stop trying to follow someone else’s blueprint and explore one that works for you. In this episode, Breanna Owen joins me to unpack what it actually means to run your business in alignment with your human […]

Using Human Design to Transform Your Business Strategy with Breanna Owen

Case Study

I can’t wait to talk to you about the luxury photography client systems for Kelly today. It’s hard to believe it’s almost been a year since I recorded a Business Bestie Chat with Sabrina Gebhardt on the Shoot It Straight podcast — the very conversation where the idea for Systems in Session was born. Now, […]

Building Luxury Photography Client Systems (So You Can Spend More Time With Your Kids!) with Kelly Bullock

Podcast

Every time a CRM announces a price increase, the online business world collectively panics. My Threads feed has been full of people asking if they should switch to a different platform—or ditch their CRM altogether. And honestly? I get it. When HoneyBook raised its prices last year, everyone’s question was “should I switch from Honeybook […]

Should You Ditch Your CRM? (Spoiler: Probably Not.)

I'm 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!

With 10+ years in the creative space, Colie believes every creative deserves to build a business that is sustainable and profitable, and no one should quit their 9 to 5 only to work 24/7 [in their business].

The truth—automated systems can save us all from being overworked and overwhelmed.

I believe every creative deserves to turn their craft into a business that brings them joy and profit.

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