I Audited My Freebies—Here’s What I Found

Client Experience, Podcast, Solo Episode

Ever wondered if your freebies are helping people buy—or just taking up digital space? In this episode, I’m sharing how a single podcast (shoutout to Jenn Green!) made me rethink everything I’ve ever created. I ran my freebies through her mini/medium/large framework, pulled in ChatGPT to help, and uncovered a few surprising gaps—and a lot […]

How to Create a 5-Minute Booking Process Inside Your Client Experience [Client Experience Series Pt 4]

Ready to make booking you effortless for your clients? In this episode, I’m breaking down how to create a five-minute booking process using a well-structured proposal (or quote/smart file, depending on your CRM). If booking feels like a scavenger hunt, leads will ghost instead of sign—but with the right setup, you can take them from […]

Client Experience, Podcast, Solo Episode

How to Design Workflows That Enhance Your Client Experience [Client Experience Series Pt 3]

This is the third episode of the Client Experience Series! Now that you’ve mapped out your client experience, it’s time to turn those steps into workflows inside your CRM. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to structure your workflows into phases, determine what should happen automatically versus manually, and set up the triggers that […]

Client Experience, Podcast, Solo Episode

From Touchpoints to Timelines: How to Begin Mapping Your Client Experience [Client Experience Series Pt 2]

Client Experience, Podcast, Solo Episode

If this is the year you’re looking to improve your client experience, you’ve come to the right place! Auditing your systems and workflows is key to not only improving your experience, but optimizing and refreshing it year after year. To kick off our new client experience series on the podcast, I’m sharing a breakdown of […]

The Systems, Tools, and Strategies Every Photographer Needs to Save Time and Book More Clients

When I started my business in 2012, I did everything manually. Every email? Typed from scratch in Gmail. Invoices? Sent through PayPal. Contracts? Scattered across multiple platforms. It wasn’t until 2015 that I realized how much time (and sanity) I was losing by not having a centralized system. Enter the CRM—Client Relationship Manager. If you’re […]

Automation, Business, Client Experience, Photographers, Productivity

How to Improve Your Client Experience: A Breakdown of My Audit Process [Client Experience Series Pt 1]

If this is the year you’re looking to improve your client experience, you’ve come to the right place! Auditing your systems and workflows is key to not only improving your experience, but optimizing and refreshing it year after year. To kick off our new client experience series on the podcast, I’m sharing a breakdown of […]

Client Experience, Podcast, Solo Episode

3 Reasons Why I Recommend The HoneyBook Scheduler

Automation, Business, Client Experience, Features, Honeybook, Productivity

Running a service-based business means juggling inquiries, session bookings, and contracts—all while trying to stay organized. (And let’s be real, that’s a lot.) The good news? The HoneyBook scheduler takes the chaos out of scheduling and turns it into a seamless, automated process. Instead of back-and-forth emails, double bookings, or manually inputting project dates, HoneyBook […]

How to Create a Booking Proposal That Converts Clients with Confidence

If you’ve ever stared at a blank screen wondering how to create a booking proposal that stands out, you’re not alone. A well-structured proposal is like your magical unicorn assistant when it comes to turning inquiries into booked clients, and trust me, it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. I’m here to walk you through exactly […]

Business, Client Experience, Honeybook

Client Experience: The Secret to Building Loyalty with Natasha Sewell

Are you relying on your clients to become repeat clients solely because they loved their images from their last shoot? Sometimes that’s not enough—the key to client retention in a creative business is a well-crafted client experience. Natasha Sewell joins us to share how she’s created an intentional workflow and client experience that bring customers […]

Client Experience, 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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