Send us a Text Message.As a systems and business strategist, you know I couldn't wrap up this three-part series without encouraging you to audit your systems! There is always improvement to be made in our systems to give our clients the best experience from us. In today's episode, I'm sharing a few ways that you can improve your systems so that you don't drop the ball, but also a few examples of additional touch points that will improve your overall client journey!The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.This episode is part one of a three part series, Winter is Coming!Listen to part one in episode 26!Listen to part two in episode 27!You can view full show notes at coliejames.com/episode-028Looking for ways to automate and elevate your client experience inside your CRM?I would highly recommend listening to episode 23 of this podcast and then download 4 Workflows Every Photographer Needs. This guide is the perfect way to implement each of the four workflows discussed in this episode, with additional tips and guidance for each workflow. Grab your FREE copy HERE!

Send us a Text Message.Are you reaching or connecting with your ideal clients within their first interaction with you? I'm talking about the messaging you're offering on your website, your social media, and even your brochures! The language you use is so valuable in connecting with clients, which is why I've deemed it as part two of this three-part series. In this episode, we're exploring how you can audit your messaging to ensure that you're connecting to your ideal customers.The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.This episode is part one of a three part series, Winter is Coming!Listen to part one in episode 26!You can view full show notes at coliejames.com/episode-027Ready to jump into Dubsado? You can get 30% off your first payment (year or month) using the code COLIEJAMES Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time.  Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈https://coliejames.com/templates

Send us a Text Message.You may be approaching a slower season in your business, which offers the perfect opportunity to do an audit in your business. Over the next three episodes, I'll be diving into three different audits you can do in your business to ensure your business is still working for you and your clients! In part one of this series, we're exploring your systems, what you need to audit in them, and how to make your clients the priority throughout these audits!The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.This episode is part one of a three part series, Winter is Coming!You can view full show notes at coliejames.com/episode-026Ready to jump into Dubsado? You can get 30% off your first payment (year or month) using the code COLIEJAMES Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time.  Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈https://coliejames.com/templates

Send us a Text Message.You have a hundred tasks to managing in your business, but what would that look like if you brought on a little help? In today's episode, Sarah Potts, my own virtual assistant (VA), joins us to share what a VA can do for your business. Listen in as Sarah and I walk through what it looks like for us to work together, but also highlight how Sarah and her team support other entrepreneurs building successful businesses.The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.You can view full show notes at coliejames.com/episode-025Connect with Sarahjoyfullyorganized.cominstagram.com/joyfullyorganizedvafacebook.com/JoyfullyOrganizedVA

Send us a Text Message.We put so much effort into developing growth strategies for our business with marketing plans, yet what are we doing to track these efforts? In today's episode, growth strategist, Celi Arias joins us to discuss why you should understand the metrics of your business and how to track and measure the results of your efforts!The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.Review the show notes and transcript at https://coliejames.com/episode-024Connect with CeliWebsite - celiarias.comLI - linkedin.com/in/celiariasFB - facebook.com/celilivesnycIG - instagram.com/iamdonceliaTwitter - twitter.com/IamdonCelia

Send us a Text Message.To get the most out of this episode, make sure you download 4 Workflows Every Entrepreneur Needs. This guide is the perfect way to implement each of the four workflows discussed in this episode, with additional tips and guidance for each workflow. Grab your FREE copy HERE!https://coliejames.com/workflowsAre you seamlessly serving your clients from inquiry to project completion? If you're using a CRM like Dubsado, you can build workflows that make it easy! In this episode, I share the four workflows every entrepreneur should create inside their business to automate and streamline their communication and processes. For each workflow I give suggestions for what assets to include and whether they should be automated or customized. With these workflows you could save an average of 6-10 hours per client, what you do with the time is up to you!The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.Review the full show notes and transcript at https://coliejames.com/episode-023Mentioned in this EpisodeCRM BlueprintVIP ServicesDubsado Ready to jump into Dubsado? You can get 30% off your first payment (year or month) using the code COLIEJAMES 

Send us a Text Message.Have you found your own secret to success? In today's episode, Sabrina Roden shares how her business has grown in the last three years since she first worked with me. Listen in as she shares where her business started, what it's turned into, and how she survived the pandemic when her business was just getting started. The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.Review the full show notes and transcript at https://coliejames.com/episode-22Ready to jump into Dubsado? You can get 30% off your first payment (year or month) using the code COLIEJAMES Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time.  Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈https://coliejames.com/templatesMentioned in this EpisodeThis Can't Be That Hard PodcastSimple Sales SystemBeginner Photography PodcastConnect with Sabrinasabrinajillphotography.cominstagram.com/sabrinajillphotography

Send us a Text Message.our website copy allows for you to connect with potential clients and convert them into paying clients. At Green Chair Stories, Rachel Greiman and her team are helping photographers craft copy that converts. In today's episode, Rachel joins us to share how her business has pivoted over the last couple of years, how the pandemic impacted her, and how she's navigating every change she's experienced in life and business in the last few years!The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.Review the full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/podcastMentioned in this EpisodeGet Paid Podcast by Claire PelletreauThe Photographer's Guide to Write Your Website RightConnect with Rachelgreenchairstories.cominstagram.com/greenchairstories

Send us a Text Message.Shifting your mindset in business is so important as you grow, but what if you made that shift to having a CEO mentality in your marketing? In today's episode, Mikki Wilson joins us to share about the value in your marketing plan, approaching it with a CEO marketing mentality, and steps you should take in creating a strategic marketing plan.The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.Review the full show notes and resources at coliejames.com/podcastMentioned in this EpisodeEpisode 2Connect with MikkiMikki's websiteMikki's InstagramMikki's LinkedInMikki's YoutubeReady to jump into Dubsado? You can get 30% off your first payment (year or month) using the code COLIEJAMES Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍 The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time.  Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈https://coliejames.com/templates

Send us a Text Message.I never grow tired of talking about tools to reclaim time in your business.  In today’s episode I am discuss the BIG Three for my photography business: website + CRM + gallery software. Maybe hearing why I chose them and specifically how I use them in my own photography business will inspire you to update your tools and optimize their use!The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.Review the full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-019Ready to jump into Dubsado? You can get 30% off your first payment (year or month) using the code COLIEJAMES Want to avoid a blank screen while setting up your Dubsado templates? Steal mine 😍The Template Shop is now open with templates created specifically for family photographers for use inside Dubsado. You can copy and customize for your own brand + offers in no time.  Save yourself hours per client with these templates 🌈https://coliejames.com/templates

Send us a Text Message.There are a so many things that can go into a VIP Day, so you need to be organized and streamlined in your process! In today's episode, I'm sharing four tools you need to book and manage your VIP Days, along with how I use them in my own!The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.Review the full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-018

Send us a Text Message.Are you in need of focused time to just work on your business? In today's episode, my friend Sabrina Gebhardt me to share how working weekends have changed her business. Spoiler alert: We recently spent a working weekend together to work on all of the big projects, tasks, and admin work that needed to be done in our businesses! Listen in as we share the logistics, costs, expectations, and more!The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.Review the full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-017Connect with SabrinaSabrina’s websiteSabrina’s Instagram

Send us a Text Message.Have you found yourself annoyed by the sales pitches you hear in every online summit you've attended over the last couple of years? Lisa DiGeso felt the same way when she was building her business—that's why she decided to launch pitch-free educational offerings for photographers! In today's episode, she shares about how her online retreat series was created and what it's looked like growing that alongside her photography business.The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.Review the full show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/podcast

Send us a Text Message.How much more profitable could your business be if you simply put in the effort to build out solid workflows and systems inside your CRM? As a Certified Dubsado Expert, I'm a believer in the power that a CRM like Dubsado can have in impacting your business' bottom line. In today's episode, Allison Brett joins us to share how working together through both my blueprint course and a VIP day has impacted her own businesses! Listen in as she shares her experience in switching CRM platforms and how she's able to complete her workday by 1 PM each day thanks to work of Dubsado.The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discuss how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.[:57] Meet Allison[1:30] Allison on Dubsado[1:44] Challenges with Previous CRM[3:06] Allison's Experience Doing Her Own Dubsado Experience[3:53] CRM Blueprint Course[4:31] Dubsado VIP Days[7:41] Changes Made Since the VIP Day[9:56] Automation for Free Time[10:49] Allison's Fuck Up in Business[13:27] Becoming Profitable in Business[14:44] Business-First or Creative-First[17:48] Client RelationsYou can review the show notes and transcript at https://coliejames.com/episode-015/Looking for ways to automate and elevate your client experience inside your CRM?I would highly recommend listening to episode 23 of this podcast and then download 4 Workflows Every Photographer Needs. This guide is the perfect way to implement each of the four workflows discussed in this episode, with additional tips and guidance for each workflow. Grab your FREE copy HERE!

Send us a Text Message.To get the most out of this episode, make sure you download Audit Your CRM. This guide is the perfect way to implement each of the four workflows discussed in this episode, with additional tips and guidance for each workflow. Grab your FREE copy HERE!If you've been using a CRM for a while, it might be time to audit what you've set up to ensure it's optimized for efficiency in your business! Whether it means reviewing your brand, checking automations, and using each of the features of your CRM, in today's episode, I'm walking you through your own self-paced CRM audit.[0:29] Audit Your CRM[01:11] Entered & Updated Branding Elements in Your CRM[2:03] Email & Calendar Connection[2:43] Thank You Page Redirect[3:19] Lead Capture Form & Workflow[4:06] Email Autoresponders[4:20] Email Templates[5:16] Proposal, Contract, Payment[6:18] Schedulers[7:06] Workflows & Automations[8:15] Say Thank You[8:41] Create To-Do Tasks in WorkflowsLooking for ways to automate and elevate your client experience inside your CRM?I would highly recommend listening to episode 23 of this podcast and then download 4 Workflows Every Photographer Needs. This guide is the perfect way to implement each of the four workflows discussed in this episode, with additional tips and guidance for each workflow. Grab your FREE copy HERE!

Send us a Text Message.I am 18 months into my VIP Day journey and know with 100% certainty there is no turning back.  While VIP Days are gaining popularity, they are still a novelty.  While several of the guests I have interviewed on the podcast have VIP Days, I haven't yet discussed the nitty gritty details of VIP Days.  With the next Done in a Day Virtual Conference scheduled next week, I felt like this was the perfect time for that discussion.Don't skip this episode because you have no interest in listening to a 20 minute sales pitch, I swear that's not what this is.  I discuss how I created my Dubsado VIP Day, the pricing evolution, the importance of pre-work, and so much more![01:11] What is a VIP Day?[04:28] How do you create one for your business?[07:54] What was my recent epiphany about the structure of my VIP Day?[09:40] Three tips for creating your own VIP Day[14:40] Setting the price for your VIP Day[16:22] How will you support your clients after?If you are VIP Day curious, join us next week for the virtual conference.  You can save $10 off you ticket by clicking below. https://www.didvcprivateinvite.com/coliejames (aff link)Done in a Day 6-month coaching program (aff link)Some guests I've had on the podcast that offer a VIP DayBritney Jeanine (Episode 002) - Pivot VIP DayMaddie Peschong (Episode 003) - Branding Photography and Strategy VIP DayNadine Nethery (Episode 009) - Strategic Brand IntensiveAshley Kang (Episode 011) - Design My CEO Day---ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CONSISTENT SYSTEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS?Dubsado VIP Experience: This is a fully done-for-you offer for creative entrepreneurs and service providers, which includes full strategy and implementation to provide each and every one of your clients with an amazing + consistent experience.  https://coliejames.com/dubsado-vip-day

Send us a Text Message.I was first introduced to Ashley of Systems Over Stress through her Airtable bonus inside the Done in a Day program.  I downloaded it, watched like one video, but didn’t have the capacity to add Airtable to my tech stack at that time. Then in March of 2022 we were both presenting at the Done in a Day Virtual Conference and Ashley’s talk was one of my favorites.Now mind you, I YELLED at her through my computer screen the entire time. Her talk was geared towards using Airtable as your CRM, you know to replace Dubsado. But at the end of that talk I was like “I have got to work with Ashley”.I tried to hire her for a VIP Day to help me setup Airtable to manage the backend support for my Dubsado clients/students, but she wasn’t taking on any clients.I managed to sneak into her group program right before she closed the WHOLE thing down even though I wanted nothing to do with a group program.  Turns out that was the best decision!Okay, so now that I have talked about how we met, I want to give you a preview of this podcast episode. Because despite the fact that we are both systems strategist, we didn’t about talk that much about systems.  Instead, we honed in on Ashley’s recent decision to pause ALL sales in her business (VIP Days, group program seats, and Airtable templates) in order to niche down to serving business owners with group programs>Despite having a wildly successful year in 2021, she realized being on a call for 6-hours for VIP Days wasn’t going to get her the business she dreamed of.  If you want to hear the rest, grab some headphones.  This is one of my favorite conversations to date!Here are the highlights…[00:56] What is Systems Over Stress?[01:37] What was in your offer suite prior to June 2022?[03:52] What has happened since you niched down your group program?[07:55] Figuring out who you want to serve[10:29] Let’s talk money[11:19] Do your VIP Days have a future?[16:09] How has your customer base changed inside Systems Over Stress?[18:18] Why should someone care about Airtable?[21:39] How I’ve integrated Ashley’s Airtable strategies into my own business[25:51] Ashley’s advice for pivoting your business[28:56] Ashley’s advice for building the business YOU wantLinksAshley’s Instagram: @systemsoverstressAshley’s Systems Over Stress Program: systemsoverstress.co (aff link)Guest BioHey! I’m Ashley, and my company is called Systems Over Stress.I am an Airtable & Zapier consultant. I primarily work with feminist and neurodivergent online business owners and help them use Airtable to manage their group offer so they can deliver a low-lift, high-touch (and automated) experience.---ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CONSISTENT SYSTEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS?Dubsado VIP Experience: This is a fully done-for-you offer for creative entrepreneurs and service providers, which includes full strategy and implementation to provide each and every one of your clients with an amazing + consistent experience.  https://coliejames.com/dubsado-vip-day

Send us a Text Message.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 the beginning I had NO idea what a CEO Day was or why I would need one. But as I have heard Ashley speak in multiple venues about them, I now believe every business owner needs one. If you are curious about them, listen to our conversation and make a plan to start implementing some CEO Time in your business immediately  😉Here are the highlights…[00:16] About Ashley’s business[01:26] What does it mean to be a CEO of your business?[04:12] What are the CEO tasks creative entrepreneurs are overlooking??[07:21] What is currently moving the needle in your business?[08:46] Best day for CEO tasks[10:29] ClickUp vs Airtable?[13:41] Making time for monthly/quarterly CEO tasks[14:34] How much time do you need for a CEO Day?[18:59] Flexibility in CEO Days[20:51] Time-blocking and day-theming[26:15] Tips for creating your own CEO DayLinksAshley’s IG: @ahkbusinessmanagementAshley's Weekly Email Series: Becoming the CEOAshley’s Website: www.ahkbusinessmanagement.comDone in a Day Conference - September 2022---ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CONSISTENT SYSTEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS?Dubsado VIP Experience: This is a fully done-for-you offer for creative entrepreneurs and service providers, which includes full strategy and implementation to provide each and every one of your clients with an amazing + consistent experience.  https://coliejames.com/dubsado-vip-day

Send us a Text Message.We can never talk too much about outsourcing, but in this (short & sweet) episode I discuss two questions you should ask yourself to decide if your first thought should be DIY or outsourcing for tasks (new and old) in your business.Giving you true transparency, this is totally a buffer episode.  I didn't like last week's episode and decided not to publish it, but this week's episode already has 'episode 11' all over it.  So I needed SOMETHING for episode 10 and this is what you get 🤣ResourcesOutsource Tasks in Your BusinessColie's Resources Page (for outsourcing and automation)---ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CONSISTENT SYSTEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS?Dubsado VIP Experience: This is a fully done-for-you offer for creative entrepreneurs and service providers, which includes full strategy and implementation to provide each and every one of your clients with an amazing + consistent experience.  https://coliejames.com/dubsado-vip-day

Send us a Text Message.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 and current clients give you all the words you need to talk about your offer and attract other dream clients for your offers & services.Nadine specifically identifies herself as a strategic copywriter and I adore anyone who puts strategy-first. This conversation fully covers the when, how, and why of customer research with a peek at how Nadine does this in her own business on auto-pilot.Here are the highlights…[00:18] About Nadine’s business[01:13] Entrepreneur or Creative-First?[02:40] What is Voice of Customer Data and why should we care?[03:59] How to collect data from your own customers[08:11] Providing value as a means to collect data[09:42] What if you are a newbie and have very few clients?[15:45] How Nadine is conducting consistent customer research on autopilot[19:37] Making Customer Research a habit[21:44] Making time to review and implement this data[25:09] Nadine’s biggest fuckup in business and how her business changed[27:35] Being consistent in your photography and systems[30:06] Her offers, including the fabulous Audience Success Formula for your DIY peeps Full show notesYou can find out more about Nadine here:Visit her websiteFollow her on InstagramLearn more about her Audience Success Formula---ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CONSISTENT SYSTEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS?Dubsado VIP Experience: This is a fully done-for-you offer for creative entrepreneurs and service providers, which includes full strategy and implementation to provide each and every one of your clients with an amazing + consistent experience.  https://coliejames.com/dubsado-vip-dayCRM Blueprint - Dubsado Implementation Course for Photographers: This is a done-with-you group program option, specifically for photographers.  Go through the course at your own pace, implement the strategy and templates provided, but have the ability to ask questions and get 1:1 guided help during the weekly Q&A calls. https://coliejames.com/crm-blueprint-dubsado

Send us a Text Message.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 😉 A year later I interviewed Mary to ask how the systems were treating her for this week’s podcast episode and if she had made any changes. Here are the highlights…[00:43] About Mary’s business[04:20] How she was underutilizing Honeybook[06:42] Why I began offer systems setups for photographers[07:44] Switching from Honeybook to Dubsado + embracing automation[09:37] Why I started offering Dubsado VIP Days[12:45] What changes Mary made in her system in the last year[17:38] Focusing on what she does best[18:39] Mary’s biggest fuck-up and what she learned from it[22:16] Advice for someone wanting to switch to Dubsado & hire me[25:59] Using Dubsado to spend more time with clients[27:35] Being consistent in your photography and systems[30:25] More time for the things that bring you joyShow Noteshttps://coliejames.com/episode-008/---ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CONSISTENT SYSTEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS?I would highly recommend listening to episode 23 of this podcast and then download 4 Workflows Every Photographer Needs. This guide is the perfect way to implement each of the four workflows discussed in this episode, with additional tips and guidance for each workflow. Grab your FREE copy HERE!Dubsado VIP Experience: This is a fully done-for-you offer for creative entrepreneurs and service providers, which includes full strategy and implementation to provide each and every one of your clients with an amazing + consistent experience.  https://coliejames.com/dubsado-vip-dayCRM Blueprint - Dubsado Implementation Course for Photographers: This is a done-with-you group program option, specifically for photographers.  Go through the course at your own pace, implement the strategy and templates provided, but have the ability to ask questions and get 1:1 guided help during the weekly Q&A calls. https://coliejames.com/crm-blueprint-dubsado

Send us a Text Message.Each week I ask my guests what their biggest f*ck-up was in business and what they learned from it... are you curious about mine?  In today's solo episode I am sharing my experience with webinars, low-ticket offers, and what I learned about sales after doing one. Show notes: http://coliejames.com/episode-007/---ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CONSISTENT SYSTEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS?Dubsado VIP Experience: This is a fully done-for-you offer for creative entrepreneurs and service providers, which includes full strategy and implementation to provide each and every one of your clients with an amazing + consistent experience.  https://coliejames.com/dubsado-vip-dayCRM Blueprint - Dubsado Implementation Course for Photographers: This is a done-with-you group program option, specifically for photographers.  Go through the course at your own pace, implement the strategy and templates provided, but have the ability to ask questions and get 1:1 guided help during the weekly Q&A calls. https://coliejames.com/crm-blueprint-dubsado

Send us a Text Message.I am SOOOOO excited this episode when I had a conversation with Annemie Tonken of This Can't Be That Hard podcast. 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 she expanding beyond her photography business[07:15] Collaboration with Pic-Time[08:38] Why she started the This Can't Be That Hard podcast[10:46] When you move past the DIY stage in your business and start building an internal team?[16:51] Advice for your first hire[23:28] What system moves the needle for you in your business (hint: it's podcast related!)[27:40] Tell me about your biggest fuck-up and what it cost you Want to hear more from Annemie?Annemie's PodcastAnnemie's WebsiteAnnemie's InstagramShow noteshttps://coliejames.com/006---ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CONSISTENT SYSTEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS?Dubsado VIP Experience: This is a fully done-for-you offer for creative entrepreneurs and service providers, which includes full strategy and implementation to provide each and every one of your clients with an amazing + consistent experience.  https://coliejames.com/dubsado-vip-dayCRM Blueprint - Dubsado Implementation Course for Photographers: This is a done-with-you group program option, specifically for photographers.  Go through the course at your own pace, implement the strategy and templates provided, but have the ability to ask questions and get 1:1 guided help during the weekly Q&A calls. https://coliejames.com/crm-blueprint-dubsado

Send us a Text Message.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 this conversation, but the underlying theme for this entire podcast episode is “you are the boss” so build a business that makes you happy.Highlights[01:00] Entrepreneur or Creative-First?[02:03] What system is moving the needle in your business?[03:00] What keeps you from being overwhelmed in your business?[05:45] Trust your intuition[08:24] How did you overcome being overwhelmed early in business?[11:11] What to look for in a mentor[15:17] Advice for new business owners[23:13] What’s the most important boundary in your business?[29:14] What was the biggest fuck-up in your business? [SPOILER: she talks about three]Listen, she will be back on the podcast sooner than later. If you don’t currently follow her, do it now. If you don’t have White Space on your calendar, find time to put some in there (LOL).LinksSabrina’s websiteSabrina’s InstagramSabrina’s Sustainability FreebieGuest BioSabrina is a lifestyle family photographer based in Ft. Worth, Texas. She’s been in business for 11 years and learned quite a few lessons about running a sustainable business and avoiding burnout. Here photography education business is focused on helping other photographers grow businesses they love! A few fun facts: she is addicted to planners and notebooks, vanilla lattes, and is an enneagram 3. Show Noteshttps://coliejames.com/005---ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CONSISTENT SYSTEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS?Dubsado VIP Experience: This is a fully done-for-you offer for creative entrepreneurs and service providers, which includes full strategy and implementation to provide each and every one of your clients with an amazing + consistent experience.  https://coliejames.com/dubsado-vip-dayCRM Blueprint - Dubsado Implementation Course for Photographers: This is a done-with-you group program option, specifically for photographers.  Go through the course at your own pace, implement the strategy and templates provided, but have the ability to ask questions and get 1:1 guided help during the weekly Q&A calls. https://coliejames.com/crm-blueprint-dubsado

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Colie chats about evaluating your business to make sure you can answer YES to four key happiness questions.Show noteshttps://coliejames.com/004---ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CONSISTENT SYSTEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS?Dubsado VIP Experience: This is a fully done-for-you offer for creative entrepreneurs and service providers, which includes full strategy and implementation to provide each and every one of your clients with an amazing + consistent experience.  https://coliejames.com/dubsado-vip-dayCRM Blueprint - Dubsado Implementation Course for Photographers: This is a done-with-you group program option, specifically for photographers.  Go through the course at your own pace, implement the strategy and templates provided, but have the ability to ask questions and get 1:1 guided help during the weekly Q&A calls. https://coliejames.com/crm-blueprint-dubsado

Send us a Text Message.I am very excited to share a conversation with one of my clients today. Maddie Peschong is a fabulous brand photographer based in Sioux Falls, SD and has been a Dubsado user since 2017. She was using automated workflows in a very minimal way and recently hired me to update her proposals and fully streamline + automate her workflows in a Dubado VIP Implementation Day. Here are the highlights...[00:43] About Maddie's business[03:33] Her CRM experience prior to Dubsado[05:42] Automation before working with Colie[07:22] Creating high-end proposals for a high-end service[09:31] Tweaking the system on her own[13:17] Creating a workflow for each phase of your customer journey[17:32] Using Dubsado in a totally new way[20:43] Utilizing videos in Dubsado[22:06] Gathering reviews + testimonials from clients[24:04] Maddie's biggest fuck-up and what she learned from it[29:09] Importance of pre-work for your VIP Day[35:52] Maddie's overall experience working with me LinksColie's episode on Maddie's podcast - Taking it Personally (think of it as part 1 of this conversation)Maddie's websiteMaddie's InstagramShow Noteshttps://coliejames.com/003/---ARE YOU READY TO CREATE CONSISTENT SYSTEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS?Dubsado VIP Experience: This is a fully done-for-you offer for creative entrepreneurs and service providers, which includes full strategy and implementation to provide each and every one of your clients with an amazing + consistent experience.  https://coliejames.com/dubsado-vip-dayCRM Blueprint - Dubsado Implementation Course for Photographers: This is a done-with-you group program option, specifically for photographers.  Go through the course at your own pace, implement the strategy and templates provided, but have the ability to ask questions and get 1:1 guided help during the weekly Q&A calls. https://coliejames.com/crm-blueprint-dubsado