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Building Systems for a Professional Home Organizer Business in Honeybook (Case Study!)

Case Study, Honeybook

“ 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 […]

Don’t Outsource Creative Business Systems: Why I Want To Empower You To Build Your Own Process Instead (Case Study)

“ The whole point of systems in session is to empower you to build your own process and to be part of it.” (what David said about building his own creative business systems instead of hiring someone to set it up for him). ^^ I’m bringing you another case study episode, and it’s kind of ironic […]

Case Study, Honeybook, Photographers

Photographer shares about switching CRMs to Honeybook

Switching CRMs to Honeybook: How One Photographer Improved Her Automation (+ Raised Her Prices)

Today, I’m sharing another case study episode that came out of Systems in Session. This one will be a little different from the others because this client actually joined Systems in Session about eight months ago (and she’s accomplished a lot since then). She’s also someone who ended up switching CRMs to Honeybook prior to […]

Automation, Case Study, Honeybook

Colie James, systems expert, records podcast episode with Kara Duncan, from The Kara Report, about how a strong email strategy can convert leads into confident bookings.

Setting Up a CRM For Brand Photographers: The Systems Glow-Up Behind Flor Blake’s Branding Sessions

Case Study, Dubsado, Photographers

Branding photography is having a moment and honestly, it’s about time. As more entrepreneurs become the face of their businesses, the demand for intentional, story-driven imagery has exploded. But with that growth comes a truth most people don’t want to talk about: you can’t deliver a high-end branding experience with duct-taped systems and crossed fingers […]

Personalizing the Client Communication Experience with Geneviève Masioni

Genevieve didn’t know this when she said yes to coming on the podcast… but Email, Like You Mean It was basically made with her in mind. 😂 Because here’s the thing: she’s been in my audience forever, she’s wildly smart, and she wasn’t using the tools I normally teach (Dubsado or HoneyBook)… which meant I […]

Case Study, Podcast

Colie James, systems expert, sits on couch on her laptop as she writes a post about how a strong email strategy can convert leads into confident bookings.

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

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 […]

Case Study, Client Experience, Communication, Guest Podcast Episode, Podcast

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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