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Case Study

I can’t wait to talk to you about the luxury photography client systems for Kelly today. It’s hard to believe it’s almost been a year since I recorded a Business Bestie Chat with Sabrina Gebhardt on the Shoot It Straight podcast — the very conversation where the idea for Systems in Session was born. Now, […]

Building Luxury Photography Client Systems (So You Can Spend More Time With Your Kids!) with Kelly Bullock

Podcast

When Roxanne, a brand photographer and storyteller, hit a growth spurt in her business, the cracks were impossible to ignore. She was “using Dubsado,” but only in the loosest sense: contracts and invoices duct-taped to a pile of sticky notes and PDFs. Reminders slipped, proposals lived in Canva files, and every new client meant hours […]

Building a Premium Photography Client Experience in Dubsado | Systems in Session Case Study with Roxanne Engstrom

Podcast

When Erin, a luxury family photographer and custom framer, hit year four in business, growth exposed the cracks. She was “using Dubsado,” but only the bare minimum: contract + invoice. Reminders slipped. Tasks spiraled. DIY tutorials weren’t cutting it, and a done-for-you build didn’t fit her “I need to understand it” personality. Enter Systems in […]

Systems in Session: Mastering Your Client Journey ft. Erin Belles (a Done-With-You Dubsado Setup Case Study!)

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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