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If you’ve ever wondered why you do what you do, the Enneagram might just hold the answers. In this episode, Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober of Enneagram Ashton joins us to talk about how this ancient typing system can transform your business, relationships, and self-awareness. Ashton breaks down how to go beyond the test results by understanding motivation, […]

How the Enneagram Can Supercharge Your Self-Awareness with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober

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Fall family photography season is almost here, and if you’re already bracing for the wave of inquiries, back-to-back sessions, and late-night editing marathons — this episode is your survival guide. I’m walking you through the three biggest bottlenecks that leave photographers overwhelmed every single fall… and exactly how to fix them before you hit burnout. […]

3 Bottlenecks That Burn Photographers Out Every Fall (And How to Fix Them)

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What if your brain’s unique wiring isn’t a flaw… but your secret advantage? That’s exactly what we explore in my conversation with Molly McCauley. Molly’s neurodivergent diagnosis became the lens through which she redesigned her business, team, and teaching. Growing up in a family of educators and artists, she used art and design to navigate […]

Embracing Creativity as a Neurodivergent Business Owner with Molly McCauley

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It’s my birthday month, and I’m in full systems realignment mode. In this solo episode, I’m walking you through why I decided to retire some longtime products from the System Shop, and how that decision led to one of my favorite new offers yet. Whether you’ve been eyeing my templates or wondering what’s next for […]

Simplifying My Shop: What’s Out, What’s Next, and Why It Matters

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Do you find yourself dreading content creation and waiting for the algorithm to feature your posts? In this episode, I sat down with Andréa Jones, mindful marketing strategist extraordinaire, to talk about why email might need to become your primary marketing channel. No more chasing social media algorithms: we’re building connection, conversions, and clarity in […]

Ditching the Algorithm: Shifting the Priority from Social Media to Email Marketing with Andréa Jones

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.

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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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