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Podcast

The Business-First Creatives Podcast is usually brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. But THIS week she is in the hotseat while Erin Ollila, host of the Talk Copy to Me podcast interviews her. If you’ve tried setting up your Dubsado account, yet aren’t actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to […]

That Time Erin Ollila Interviewed Me on My Own Podcast

Business-First Creatives Episode 73 Christina Torres
Podcast

The client experience consists of every interaction your business has with your audience and possible clients before & after they inquire about your services. In this episode, I chat with copywriter and Chief Creative Officer Christina Torres of Run & Tell That about how to create messaging that connects with your clients on the front-end […]

Creating a Cohesive Client Experience with Christina Torres

crm for photographers
Dubsado

Let me be honest, the best CRM for photographers is the one you will actually use! I just want you to pick one that you will actually use to save time (and money) inside your business. But assuming you are ready to implement a CRM into your photography business, let me tell you why Dubsado […]

Why is Dubsado the best CRM for photographers?

how to use Dubsado for photographers
Dubsado

Regardless of where your leads come from—whether it’s social media, your website, or a referral—all roads should eventually lead to your CRM, Dubsado for me, if you want to streamline and automate your booking process as a photographer. Creating a seamless client experience that not only saves you time but also helps you deliver the […]

How to Use Dubsado – A behind-the-scenes look at my booking process

Solo Episode

Automations can play a vital role is eliminating the overwhelm inside your business and frankly your personal life.  I don’t know what I would do without automatic bill payments and the little *ding* on my calendar to remind me when to pick up my kid from school. For this episode, let’s focus on what automatic […]

Episode 061: Eliminate the Overwhelm in Your Business with Automations

Podcast

Making data driven decisions is your best marketing tool. In this episode Colie chat with JIll Smith about her 2022 data to plan for 2023.

Episode 040: Making Decisions for YOU w/ Jill Smith

Podcast

Entrepreneurship allows for freedom—in business and in life. In this episode, Sandra van der Lee of Damn Copy joins us to share how she’s pursuing the digital nomad life, how she’s adjusting her business to fit her lifestyle, but also exploring opportunities to serve her clients well! Listen in as she shares how she’s been […]

Episode 039: The Digital Nomad Life with Sandra of Damn Copy

Podcast

We’ve all been told by someone else how we should be running our business—yet their experience and knowledge may not be the best option for us. I believe we individually need to figure out what is best for business through experimenting! In today’s episode, Maryam Salassi joins us to discuss why she does things differently […]

Episode 038: Experimenting in Your Business with Maryam Salassi

Podcast

There is something super special, dare I say magical, about attending a photography conference in-person. In a post-pandemic world, I think we are all excited to return to being around other humans. Today’s guest is Alison Hatch, Film Family Photographer who has taken on a new role, Conference Organizer. We discuss the ins and outs […]

Episode 037: Bringing In-Person Education Back with Alison Hatch

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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