I was invited to join Get Booked with Allison and Melissa, where we dove into one of my favorite topics: how to stop letting backend chaos hold your business hostage. We laughed, we nerded out, and I shared why creating a simple, streamlined system — starting with a five-minute booking process — is the key […]
In the last episode of the podcast, I sat down with money coach Emilie Nutley to talk about the numbers behind your business: how to pay yourself consistently, how to understand what your business actually needs to generate, and why making money decisions based on real data matters so much. Because once you know your […]
If you’ve been avoiding your numbers this year—this is your sign to review them. I invited financial expert Emilie Nutley to join me for a powerful, no-fluff conversation about pricing your signature offer, paying yourself consistently, and a financial concept that will completely change the way you think about business finances: overflow. We talk about […]
What if your side hustle wasn’t just extra income, but the most creatively fulfilling part of your life? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Christi Dorsey, a nutrition expert, food science consultant, and full-time government professional. We talk about what it really looks like to build a thriving consulting business alongside a 9–5. Christi […]
Do you ever look back at your business and realize, that’s when everything shifted? A year ago, I recorded a four-part Client Experience series on the podcast. At the time, I thought I was just teaching. I didn’t realize I was laying the foundation for the only two offers I would carry into 2026. In […]
“ Any business owner who needs a system or who gets in their way like I do, they need to join Systems in Session, it’ll be the best decision they make of 2026.” (actual words from Megan when we set up her professional home organizer business in Honeybook) Megan Smith is a full-time teacher, a mom […]
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.
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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