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Do you find yourself dreading content creation and waiting for the algorithm to feature your posts? In this episode, I sat down with Andréa Jones, mindful marketing strategist extraordinaire, to talk about why email might need to become your primary marketing channel. No more chasing social media algorithms: we’re building connection, conversions, and clarity in […]

Ditching the Algorithm: Shifting the Priority from Social Media to Email Marketing with Andréa Jones

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What if I introduced you to the person who completely changed how I use AI in my business? I want you to meet Kenzie  Soderberg, the AI strategist behind The Brand Blueprint. In this episode, we explore why AI isn’t just a flashy gimmick—it’s reshaping workflows, first drafts, and even offer strategy at lightning speed. […]

Creating AI Content that Sounds Like You with Kinsey  Soderberg

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What if you could create custom AI tools that save you hours, elevate your client experience, and make your business run smoother? (Spoiler: you can.) In today’s episode, I’m joined by my real-life bestie and AI-building genius, Kate Hejde, where we’re pulling back the curtain on how we’re both using AI to level up our […]

How to Use AI in Your Business and Create Tools for Your Offers with Kate Hejde

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If you’ve ever wondered how I’m actually using AI in my day-to-day business (beyond the buzzwords and tool fatigue), today’s solo is your backstage pass. I’ve got my Disney ears on and I’m diving into the three custom GPT tools I’ve built that are now irreplaceable in my business. Spoiler alert: ChatGPT just bumped Airtable […]

Why My Custom GPT Tools Are the Best $20 I Spend in Business (Sorry, Airtable)

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Are you leveraging the power of AI in your business? In today’s episode, Hattie Dunstan of Funstans Marketing discusses how you can integrate AI into your content creation process and advertising strategy! Listen in as Hattie shares how AI tools like ChatGPT, Meta AI, Gemini, and MidJourney, can streamline various business tasks from crafting marketing […]

Leveraging AI for Content Creation & Advertising Strategy with Hattie Dunstan [Marketing with Intention]

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Are you leveraging the power of artificial intelligence for your business? With the advancements of AI, it can feel scary to explore, but once you embrace the mindset of using these tools to go from stuck to started, you’ll find how beneficial they can be for your business. In today’s episode, Dawn Richardson joins us […]

Maximize Your Business with AI: Top Tools & Tips with Dawn Richardson

Business-First Creatives is a podcast for photographers and creative service providers who want a business that feels easier to run, more intentional behind the scenes, and sustainable long-term.

The conversations here focus on the parts of business that quietly shape everything else: client experience, communication, systems, marketing, pricing decisions, visibility, and the choices that support long-term growth without burning you out.

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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.

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