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Lessons in systems and business strategy for creative entrepreneurs

Airtable

It’s no secret that staying organized and efficient is key for any service provider. But it’s easier said than done right? Today, I want to talk about Airtable, a super versatile database, which can CHANGE the game when it comes to how you manage your business. Seriously – this is like a regular spreadsheet on […]

Your Ultimate Guide to Using Airtable for Business Owners

Podcast

I met Ashley while we were both in the Done in a Day program, working on our VIP Day offers.  Since leaving, we spend every Thursday morning at 10am MT together on a business besties call, intentionally working on our business with a few of our other favorite people. I am going to admit, in […]

Episode 011: CEO Talk with Ashley Kang

Podcast

I am obsessed with copywriters.  Probably because I would LOVE to be a better writer, but 100% know my strength is in numbers LOL. In today’s episode with Nadine of Can Do! Content, we are exploring the idea of conducting consistent customer research to fuel all the messaging in your business.  Basically letting your potential […]

Episode 009: Conducting Consistent Customer Research

Case Study

A little over a year ago Mary hired me to streamline her business in Dubsado. She was switching from Honeybook to Dubsado, but to be honest, she was barely using that CRM for more than sending out invoices and contracts. So we can safely say this was a brand-new systems setup ? We started with […]

Episode 008: Switching from Honeybook to Dubsado w/ Mary Otanez

Podcast

I am SOOOOO excited this episode with Annemie Tonken of This Can’t Be That Hard podcast is finally LIVE. I’ve been a guest on her podcast 4 times and every single time I find myself jotting down notes for myself! Here are the highlights of our conversation: [00:51] Business-Owner or Creative First?[03:59] How and why […]

Episode 006: Expanding into Education with Annemie Tonken

Podcast

My business bestie Sabrina Gebhardt loves talking about outsourcing and automation just as much as I do.  The only thing she loves talking about more is sustainability and avoiding burnout. Okay and planning… I totally forgot to ask her how many planners she owns. It is a lot y’all! There are so many nuggets from […]

Episode 005: Avoiding Burnout with Sabrina Gebhardt

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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