You set up your CRM months (or years) ago, and at the time, it felt like you hit the business lottery. Workflows were in place, emails were automated, and your client process finally had some structure. But now? You’re not so sure. If any of that sounds familiar, it’s time for a CRM self-audit—because your […]
I want to finally talk about the Honeybook + Pictime integration for photographers! When one of my most recommended CRMs for photographers (HoneyBook) partners with my favorite online gallery software (Pic-Time), you know it’s going to be magic ✨ About a year ago, Pic-Time and HoneyBook announced their partnership, it reminded me of a Facebook […]
Have you heard about the new Honeybook Automation Builder? I’ve only had it for 24 hours… but I am HOOKED! I wanted to share my quick thoughts as I prepare to create new templates for the Systems Shop and educational videos for my YouTube channel based on the new features coming in the new automations […]
Many photographers dream of a part-time business that allows them to earn extra money while still focusing on family and/or a full-time career. In this episode, we explore the unique challenges of being a part-time creative entrepreneur while carefully orchestrating resources and support systems necessary to thrive both personally and professionally. Lydia shares invaluable insights […]
The online course industry got a huge boost in 2020, when pandemic restrictions pushed people to online learning + Zoom meetings. Now that the dust has settled, slapping together a bunch of Loom videos and a sales page doesn’t yield the same high course sales it did before! So if expanding your offer suite to […]
In this episode of Business-First Creatives, host Colie James dives into the key strategies for jumpstarting your video visibility plan in 2024. She emphasizes the importance of identifying high-performing content from your social media, email newsletters, and website to repurpose into engaging video content. Colie also discusses the significance of organizing your content effectively and […]
In Episode 123, Colie James delves into the world of video content creation for businesses. Colie shares valuable insights on how to leverage video to enhance your client experience. She discusses the importance of personalized thank you videos, the potential benefits of replacing sales calls with videos, and the value of creating instructional videos to […]
In this episode, Colie and Annemie discuss the importance of implementing automated processes inside your business. Automating aspects of the business can save time and create opportunities to build a deeper connections with clients. They both share their success as educators within the photography industry and the impact they have made on other photographer’s businesses […]
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.
