Planning this episode felt a little like getting a dose of my own medicine. When I help my clients build their five-minute booking process, I always tell them: your FAQs don’t belong buried on your website. They belong right above where someone is about to pay you. Because that’s where decisions actually happen. And so […]
If your clients are quietly disappearing, not giving testimonials, or not buying again, there is a deeply rooted problem we need to address. In this episode, I sit down with Emily Mathis to talk about outsourcing, but not in the way you think. We didn’t talk about hiring editors, VAs, or handing off social media. […]
This quarter’s business bestie chat is juicier than ever. We’re tackling real business wins, real pivots, and real lessons. Listen in as Sabrina and I share what we actually did in Q4 2025 and what we’re strategizing for Q1 2026. Find It Quickly Catching up with Sabrina and Colie (00:24) How the Biz Bestie chats […]
What if the secret to managing ADHD wasn’t massive systems or productivity hacks, but tiny, repeatable actions? In this episode, I’m joined by systems strategist Angela Tan, who shares how she uses “microsystems” to run her business and life with more ease, all while navigating ADHD. From missed emails to abandoned leftovers to paralyzing decision […]
What if the key to breaking through in your business isn’t another tactic, but understanding how you’re wired to show up? In this episode, I sit down with my business bestie, Sabrina Gebhardt, and we dive into how our respective Human Design types and profiles are actively informing how we run our businesses. From offer […]
What if the reason your marketing doesn’t feel “on” isn’t that you need more strategy, but that your brand personality hasn’t been uncovered or defined yet? In this conversation with Alethea Tyler of Copy with Spice, we get real about what brand personality actually is, how it differs (and overlaps) with your personal personality, and […]
Business-First Creatives is a podcast for photographers and creative service providers who want a business that feels easier to run, more intentional behind the scenes, and sustainable long-term.
The conversations here focus on the parts of business that quietly shape everything else: client experience, communication, systems, marketing, pricing decisions, visibility, and the choices that support long-term growth without burning you out.
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.
Hi, I'm Colie.
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