Gaining Photography Clients through Silent Auctions and Free Services with Rebecca Hunnicutt

Marketing, Photographers, Podcast

You’ve probably been told that you can’t gain anything more than visibility by offering your services for free. If you do it right, you can actually gain long-term, recurring clients and revenue! In today’s episode, Rebecca Hunnicutt shares how she donated her photography services to silent auctions, which helped her gain new photography clients! Plus, […]

Full-Time Processes for Part-Time Photographers with Lydia Fine

Many photographers dream of a part-time business that allows them to earn extra money while still focusing on family and/or a full-time career. In this episode, we explore the unique challenges of being a part-time creative entrepreneur while carefully orchestrating resources and support systems necessary to thrive both personally and professionally. Lydia shares invaluable insights […]

Photographers, Podcast

Insights on Diversifying Income Streams in Your Photography Business (Beyond Services: Expanding Your Offer Suite) with Maddie Peschong

What should you have in place before you begin diversifying income streams within your photography business? In this episode, Colie chats with returning guest Maddie Peschong about creating new income streams as a multi-passionate creative photographer. Listen in as she shares her unpopular opinion regarding what you MUST do before you jump into creating new […]

Photographers, Podcast

The Powerful Pivot from Weddings to Commercial Work with Ben Davis

Photographers, Podcast

You’ve likely looked at wedding video and thought, “How did they create such an amazing film? I want to do that!” Have you ever considered the same thought for commercial videos? Ben Davis joins us to share how he’s found more creativity in commercial projects, while also creating a better balance for this season of […]

Building an Associate Team (Building a Team Series) with Jill Smith

As you’ve explored hiring during our Building a Team Series on the podcast, have you considered hiring associate photographers for your brand? In today’s episode, Jill Smith joins us to share how she has scaled her photography business by working with other photographers who have a passion for photographing people and events. Listen in as […]

Build a Team Series, Photographers, Podcast

The Year of Posy’s Pivot with Posy Quarterman

Making big pivots and shifts in your business can be intimidating. My dear friend Posy Quarterman has spent the last year making major changes—from opening a studio and exploring new services to taking ownership of an entire conference herself. In today’s episode, she’s sharing all about what this has looked like, including he struggles and […]

Photographers, Podcast

SEO Best Practices for Photographers | Simple SEO Series with Melissa Arlena (Part 2)

Photographers, Podcast

Your website’s content and keywords might be optimized for search engines, but have you built out an SEO strategy that Google will like? In today’s episode, Melissa Arlena joins us to share how you should plan your keywords, best practices for SEO, and what tools you should be using (including AI). The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought […]

crm for photographers

Why is Dubsado the best CRM for photographers?

Let me be honest, the best CRM for photographers is the one you will actually use! I just want you to pick one that you will actually use to save time (and money) inside your business. But assuming you are ready to implement a CRM into your photography business, let me tell you why Dubsado […]

Client Experience, Dubsado, Photographers

Dubsado for Family Photographers

Dubsado for Family Photographers – CRM Blueprint

I’m telling you Dubsado has saved me (and my business) so much money & time, it breaks my heart to think that there are so many unused or inefficient CRM setups out there ? The CRM Blueprint is Dubsado for Family Photographers with a bow! It is specifically built to set up your Dubsado account […]

Dubsado, Photographers

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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