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Podcast

If you think the key to business growth is chasing website stats, are you considering the fact that those numbers may not tell the full story? In this episode, metrics and data specialist Zoë Dew shares how tracking behaviors, not just clicks, can transform your revenue and clarity. Zoë explains how she helps creative entrepreneurs […]

Stop Chasing Vanity Metrics: The 4 Habits That Actually Grow Your Business with Zoë Dew

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Podcast

I am excited to welcome Kara Duncan, Founder of The Kara Report, back to the podcast. Today we are diving into the CRM emails that actually helps your marketing efforts turn into booked clients. If you don’t know Kara, she is my blog writer, and the last time she was on the podcast she joined […]

The CRM Emails That Turn New Leads into Booked Clients Faster (Without the Sales Call) with Kara Duncan

Podcast

Do you dread the word launch, because you think that “doors open/doors close” structure feels icky? We’re flipping the script in today’s episode with Samantha Hoillett! She’s showing us how to build urgency into our launches that doesn’t feel pushy, but it does feel aligned. Listen in as we explore what urgency normally means in […]

Creating Natural Urgency without Discounts and Timers with Samantha Hoillett

Podcast

What if you could create just one piece of content and let it do the work of fifty? That’s exactly what we’re unpacking in today’s episode. Latesha Lynch joins us in today’s episode to introduce us to her concept of inception marketing—the idea that you don’t need a million pieces of content to drive engagement, […]

How to Build a Content Ecosystem that Sells for You with Latesha Lynch

Case Study

Have you been wondering what’s the best way to set up your CRM? Today’s session is going to be a mix of a case study and answers to some specific questions I’ve been getting lately about Systems in Session. I thought Megan Norman would be the perfect person to bring on because she’s been part […]

What’s the Best Way To Set Up Your CRM? CRM Blueprint vs. Systems in Session with Megan Norman

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Dubsado

If you logged into Dubsado this week and immediately felt assaulted by the brand-new 3.0 interface… you’re not alone. And good news:You can switch back to 2.0. Just go to hello.dubsado.com and everything will look and function exactly the way it did before. So whether you’re ready to explore 3.0 or you’re still clinging to […]

Dubsado 3.0 Update Is Here… and I’m Excited and Disappointed (Let’s Talk About Both)

Podcast

She was homeschooling her kids, charging less than $300 a session, and running her photography business on pure hustle—until she realized that passion alone wasn’t enough to build the life she wanted. Erin Vestal is one of my former students from the CRM Blueprint, and her journey is one that so many creatives will relate […]

Shifting Your Systems as You Pivot in Your Business with Erin Vestal

Podcast

Are you ready to seriously level up your email marketing this Black Friday season? I sat down with Dawn Richardson from Flodesk, where we unpack everything from plan changes to new automation features, and why now is the time to leverage your email list. Listen in as we explore the integration options available, how you can use […]

How You Can Maximize Your Email List for Black Friday ft. Flodesk with Dawn Richardson

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Client Experience

You can’t charge premium prices for a mediocre experience, and deep down, you already know that. To build a high-end client experience, you don’t need to be doing more or adding any fancy extras. Instead, you need to create a process that feels effortless for your clients and sustainable for you. When clients invest in […]

Build a High-End Client Experience That Practically Runs Itself

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.

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