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Have you been wondering what’s the best way to set up your CRM? Today’s session is going to be a mix of a case study and answers to some specific questions I’ve been getting lately about Systems in Session. I thought Megan Norman would be the perfect person to bring on because she’s been part […]

What’s the Best Way To Set Up Your CRM? CRM Blueprint vs. Systems in Session with Megan Norman

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!)

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