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 […]

Dubsado 3.0 is Here graphic with pink background and computer mockups of new financial indicators and project page

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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Should You Ditch Your CRM? (Spoiler: Probably Not.)

Every time a CRM announces a price increase, the online business world collectively panics. My Threads feed has been full of people asking if they should switch to a different platform—or ditch their CRM altogether. And honestly? I get it. When HoneyBook raised its prices last year, everyone’s question was “should I switch from Honeybook […]

Dubsado, Podcast, Solo Episode

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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 […]

Building a Premium Photography Client Experience in Dubsado | Systems in Session Case Study with Roxanne Engstrom

When Roxanne, a brand photographer and storyteller, hit a growth spurt in her business, the cracks were impossible to ignore. She was “using Dubsado,” but only in the loosest sense: contracts and invoices duct-taped to a pile of sticky notes and PDFs. Reminders slipped, proposals lived in Canva files, and every new client meant hours […]

Case Study, Dubsado, Podcast

Systems in Session: Mastering Your Client Journey ft. Erin Belles (a Done-With-You Dubsado Setup Case Study!)

When Erin, a luxury family photographer and custom framer, hit year four in business, growth exposed the cracks. She was “using Dubsado,” but only the bare minimum: contract + invoice. Reminders slipped. Tasks spiraled. DIY tutorials weren’t cutting it, and a done-for-you build didn’t fit her “I need to understand it” personality. Enter Systems in […]

Case Study, Dubsado, 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.

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