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My Absolute Favorite Feature Inside HoneyBook: The Smart Files

Client Experience, Honeybook

When I first started started setting up Honeybook for my clients, it felt like Honeybook had a long way to go before it was highest on my recommended CRM list. As a client experience strategist, I’m always on the lookout for ways to make booking smoother, contracts easier, and payments more streamlined. If you’re anything […]

Make More Money as a Newborn Photographer (My Baby Plan!)

Want to make more money as a newborn photographer? Who doesn’t? And while there is a lot of “just raise your rates” advice out there for photographers, today, I want to share all about my baby plan (what’s made me more money as a newborn photographer). If you’re looking to increase your income, build stronger […]

Dubsado, Honeybook, Photographers

Embracing Workflows & Automations in Your CRM: HoneyBook Case Study with Brittany Herzberg

If you’ve been signed up and sitting with a CRM that hasn’t been officially set up for your business, you’re leaving time and money on the table. Today’s guest was doing exactly that—Brittany Herzberg has had an account with HoneyBook for the last 6 years, yet she never took advantage of the built in features […]

Automation, Case Study, Honeybook, Podcast

Selling VIP Days (Your Secret to Working Less and Earning More This Summer)!

Automation, Business, Client Experience, Dubsado, Honeybook

Summer is just around the corner, and who wouldn’t want to spend more time soaking up the sun (while still making a killer income)? If you’ve been wondering how to streamline your business and rake in those dollars with less effort, VIP days just might be your golden ticket. And today, I’m sharing exactly what […]

Honeybook vs Dubsado: Is One Better For Photographers?

Last updated: May 22nd, 2026. When it comes to managing the business side of photography (or any visual art), a good Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system can be a lifesaver. After experimenting with a few (okay – a lot), I’ve found that Honeybook and Dubsado stand out over and over again as my go-to tools. […]

Dubsado, Honeybook, Photographers

How to Set up Your HoneyBook in Less Than 3 Hours

Oh hi – did you find your way here because you’re drowning in client work and inquiries, and you realize you need some better systems and processes in your business ASAP? If so, you’re not alone. I fully believe that during “busy seasons” we realize that we need a CRM the most, but it’s the […]

Business, Client Experience, Honeybook

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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