How to Get Photography Clients & Keep Them Coming Back

Marketing, Photographers

When I started my photography business back in 2012, I didn’t have a warm network to lean on. I lived in a relatively “new” state to me, where I barely knew anyone — just my husband — and no one was going to fill my calendar out of familiarity or friendship. If I was going […]

Why Staying Small Can Be the Smartest Business Decision You Make with Maggie Patterson

What if success in business didn’t look like 6 figures, a big team, or endless growth? In this episode, I sit down with Maggie Patterson to explore why staying small and strategic can be a powerful, joyful, and profitable choice. We unpack the cultural myth of the “six‑figure business,” how to set realistic salary and […]

Business, Marketing, Podcast

How to Break the Vicious Visibility Cycle in Your Creative Business with Maddie Peschong

Be honest — when’s the last time you posted on social media? And I don’t mean a story from three weeks ago or a random reel you threw up when you were panicking about a slow month. I mean consistently showing up, on purpose, in a way that actually connects with your people. If you’re […]

Marketing, Podcast

How to Grow Your Email List as a Photographer at In-Person Events with Tiffany Crenshaw

Marketing, Podcast

Raise your hand if you’ve ever stood at a local event, had a genuinely great conversation with someone who would be a perfect client, and then handed them a business card — and never heard from them again. Yeah. The business card isn’t the problem. The missing piece is having somewhere to actually bring them […]

SEO is Everywhere: Optimizing Your Content with Brittany Herzberg

Did you know the benefits of SEO expand beyond your website? Brittany Herzberg joins us to share how you can optimize for search across multiple platforms and content types! Listen in as she defines SEO, walks us through optimizing our content, and shares how to be intentional with your optimization! LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST […]

Marketing, Podcast

Automate Your Content Systems: How I Simplified My Entire Marketing Workflow

When I first started my photography business, I knew SEO was key. I built a website, optimized my content, and let Google do its thing. But when I launched the systems side of my business? It took me way too long to realize that a website and marketing strategy were just as important there. (I […]

Marketing

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].

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