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Is your lack of communication holding you back from creating an amazing experience for your clients? In today’s episode, Christine Dammann joins us to share 5 essential tips to setting up clients for success through effective communication. LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLAYER Apple Podcast App | Spotify | Amazon | Youtube Guest Bio: Christine Dammann is a lifestyle family photographer […]
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Hey y’all! Welcome back to another solo episode of the Business-First Creatives podcast. Today I’m keeping it short, sharp, and strategic—because who doesn’t love a little alliteration? I’m breaking down the three things every client email communication needs, whether you’re writing them by hand or automating the heck out of them. Because let’s be real—if […]
If you’ve ever heard me nerd out about workflows and thought, “Dang, Colie really loves a good automation,” you wouldn’t be wrong. But here’s the thing: lately, I’ve realized most creatives aren’t actually struggling with the tech—they’re struggling with workflow readiness. And today, I’m breaking down why your emails (yes, those emails) matter way more […]
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 […]
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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.
Hi, I'm Colie.
