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Is your lack of communication holding you back from creating an amazing experience for your clients? When it comes to building a great client experience, communication is everything, and my guest today knows how to communicate with clients that better than anyone. Christine Dammann is a lifestyle family photographer based in sunny San Diego, California, […]

Communicate with Clients Like a Pro: 5 Tips for a Better Experience with Christine Dammann

Podcast

If your emails feel more like a formality than a relationship-builder, you’re not alone, but that doesn’t mean they should stay that way. In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the three essential ingredients every client email needs to actually do its job: move your process forward and connect with your people. Whether you’re sending […]

The 3 Must-Have Elements for Every Client Email Communication

Podcast

If you’ve ever heard me nerd out about workflows and thought, “Dang, Colie really loves a good automation,” you wouldn’t be wrong. But here’s the thing: lately, I’ve realized most creatives aren’t actually struggling with the tech—they’re struggling with workflow readiness. And today, I’m breaking down why your emails (yes, those emails) matter way more […]

What I Got Wrong About Workflows—and the Truth About Workflow Readiness

Podcast

Did you know the benefits of SEO expand beyond your website? Brittany Herzberg joins us to share how you can optimize for search across multiple platforms and content types! Listen in as she defines SEO, walks us through optimizing our content, and shares how to be intentional with your optimization! LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST […]

SEO is Everywhere: Optimizing Your Content with Brittany Herzberg

Podcast

Does every single offer need a fully built out client experience? While I think it’s necessary to create a powerful experience that leave your client raving about you, I also am a huge fan of simple systems. In this episode I’m walking you through how you might be overcomplicating your systems for some of your […]

Your Systems Are Doing Too Much (and Clients Feel It)

Podcast

We made it to 200 episodes—and I’m bringing the fire 🔥 I’m taking this opportunity to revisit one of the first truths I ever shared on the podcast: just because someone says no to your offer doesn’t mean your price is the problem. If your bookings have slowed or leads keep ghosting you, it’s time […]

Don’t Blame Your Prices—Fix Your Systems First

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