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Want To Improve Client Retention? Start With Better Communication (3 Things You Need To Do!)

Client Experience

If you’re looking to boost your client retention as a photographer, and you should be, it’s time to take a closer look at how (and when) you’re communicating. As someone who has set up dozens of client booking systems for photographers, I’m here to tell you that so many creatives lose out on repeat business. […]

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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

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Build a High-End Client Experience That Practically Runs Itself

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 […]

Automation, Client Experience, Communication, Productivity

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Dubsado Workflow Errors: 3 Common Mistakes Breaking Your Automations

Client Experience, Dubsado

You set up a shiny new workflow in Dubsado. You hit “Activate.” You’re ready to sit back and let the automation magic happen. And then… nothing or worse, Dusbado Workflow Errors. Your workflow pauses. A random error message pops up. Your client gets half the emails they were supposed to. If that sounds familiar, you’re […]

client emails

Can Writing Better Client Emails Make You $15K?

Client emails can change everything in your business. The right message can move a lead from “I don’t have time” to “Where do I sign?” The wrong one can leave them cold, confused, or gone for good. That’s why I want to tell you about Geneviève. She joined my “Email Like You Mean It” course […]

Case Study, Client Experience, Communication

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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