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Dubsado Workflows: Plan Before You Build

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I was inside a photographer’s Dubsado account not long ago, doing a Dubsado workflows audit, and within about two minutes I could see exactly what had gone wrong. She had one workflow covering everything — inquiry through gallery delivery — and it was stalling constantly. When one thing didn’t fire, everything after it didn’t fire […]

Dubsado for Photographers: What I’ve Learned Building Systems Across Photography Niches

If you’ve been Googling “Dubsado for photographers,” you’ve probably found a lot of posts that say the same thing: Dubsado saves you time, automates your workflows, and makes your client experience look more professional. All of that is true. But here’s what those posts don’t tell you: Dubsado for a wedding photographer is not the […]

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The Dubsado Scheduler: What It’s Actually Good For (And What to Know Before You Build Around It)

Updated: May 24, 2026 If you’re a Dubsado user who’s also paying for Calendly or Acuity, this post is going to make you a little annoyed at yourself. Probably fine. Let’s talk about the built-in scheduler — what it does well, where it genuinely falls short, and the stuff nobody tells you until you’ve already […]

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So You Want a Pretty Dubsado Proposal? Here’s What Nobody Tells You.

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“I just need a prettier proposal” is probably the number one request I get from my one-on-one work. And honestly? I get it. Especially for those of us who are visual artists — pretty proposals can close sales faster. When they’re created with intention, a well-designed Dubsado proposal can replace sales calls, clearly communicate your […]

The Dubsado Features Nobody Talks About (But Everyone Should Use)

I’m sharing 3 of my favorite “hidden gems” inside Dubsado that can help you uplevel your business.

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How to setup your Dubsado account in less than 3 hours

As the busy season approaches, we are all looking for ways to save time in our family photography businesses.  You don’t need a full CRM build to stay on top of things this season — a bare minimum setup will keep clients moving forward without adding stress.  So today let’s discuss how to setup your […]

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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.

I believe every creative deserves to turn their craft into a business that brings them joy and profit.

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