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My Dubsado Is Set Up But I Still Feel Lost… Now What?

Case Study, Dubsado, Photographers

Danielle came to me with a Dubsado account that was already partially set up. Someone else had built it for her and had done a genuinely great job. Her proposals were gorgeous. Her onboarding workflow was functional. There was nothing technically wrong with what had been delivered. But Danielle couldn’t help but feel like her […]

Done For You vs. Done With You Dubsado: The Honest Breakdown

You’ve decided Dubsado is the move. You know you need better systems. Now comes the question nobody talks about clearly enough: when it comes to done for you vs. done with you Dubsado setup, which one actually serves you? This is the question I get asked constantly. So let’s actually answer it. But first, hi, […]

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Switching to Dubsado as a Wedding Photographer: How Jordan Went from 2 Hours Per Booking to 5 Minutes

If you’re a wedding photographer still running your business out of your Gmail inbox, snoozed reminders, and a prayer — this one’s for you. Jordan Craig had been delivering a very high touch, high level client experience for years. The problem? His backend was a mess — and he was the only one who knew […]

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Done-With-You Dubsado Setup: Your Systems in Session FAQ

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Planning this episode felt a little like getting a dose of my own medicine. When I help my clients build their five-minute booking process, I always tell them: your FAQs don’t belong buried on your website. They belong right above where someone is about to pay you. Because that’s where decisions actually happen. And so […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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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. 

A simple system for writing clear, consistent, trust-building emails.

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