PingPongOffersISwearIHaveAnActualPlanForMyBusiness

Ping Pong Offers… I swear I have an actual plan for my business

Podcast, Solo Episode

Hello, hello! In today’s episode of the Business-First Creatives podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on a big pivot in my own business. Two years ago, I shifted my offers in a way I thought would buy me more time — but instead, I ended up building a business that didn’t feel aligned. That’s the […]

The 3 Red Flags in Your Inquiry Emails That Might Be Costing You Clients

The 3 Red Flags in Your Inquiry Emails That Might Be Costing You Clients

When someone fills out your contact form, they’re not just asking for pricing — they’re saying, “I think you might be the one.” And that first email you send back? It’s either building momentum or slowing everything down. Today we’re digging into the automated inquiry response email — the fast follow-up that should bridge the […]

Podcast, Solo Episode

3 Bottlenecks That Burn Photographers Out Every Fall (And How to Fix Them)

Fall family photography season is almost here, and if you’re already bracing for the wave of inquiries, back-to-back sessions, and late-night editing marathons — this episode is your survival guide. I’m walking you through the three biggest bottlenecks that leave photographers overwhelmed every single fall… and exactly how to fix them before you hit burnout. […]

Podcast, Solo Episode

Simplifying My Shop: What’s Out, What’s Next, and Why It Matters

Podcast, Solo Episode

It’s my birthday month, and I’m in full systems realignment mode. In this solo episode, I’m walking you through why I decided to retire some longtime products from the System Shop, and how that decision led to one of my favorite new offers yet. Whether you’ve been eyeing my templates or wondering what’s next for […]

The Five Layers of a High-Converting Client Experience

Let me tell you what sparked this episode. I was sitting in an offer hot seat, listening to brilliant feedback on my work, and as soon as my turn wrapped… I grabbed a pen. Because something finally clicked. For years, I’ve been the go-to systems strategist for creative business owners — the person you call […]

Podcast, Solo Episode

The Confidence Loop: The Secret Behind Every Workflow That Converts

If workflows are the bones of your client experience, this episode is all about the heartbeat—your emails. In Part 2 of this mini spotlight, I unpack the Confidence Loop, my signature framework for writing strategic, trust-building emails that do more than inform—they convert. Originally recorded as a lesson inside my new course, Email Like You […]

Communication, Podcast, Solo Episode

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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