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  • Are you organized and automated with your CRM? One thing that holds business owners back from setting up their CRM is that time it takes to explore and learn all of the features. That was why I built my CRM Blueprint, the course to help you efficiently book and onboard your clients inside Dubsado or Honeybook in just 10 days. In today's episode, photographer and CRM Blueprint student Katharine Calderwood joins us to share her own experience inside the CRM Blueprint and how it's changed her business for the better.

    If you’ve tried setting up your Dubsado or Honeybook account, yet aren’t actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado or Honeybook, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.

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    Episode 81: SEO through Case Studies | Simple SEO Series with Brittany Herzberg

    Dubsado - Use code coliejames for 30% off your first payment, month or year

    Dubsado VIP Day Service Case Studies

    Simple Sales

    Connect with Katharine

    calderwoodphotography.com

    instagram.com/calderwood.photography

  • As you're considering your next big project for your business, have you considered hosting a virtual summit? In today's episode, KP and Jessie of Inkpot join us to share how they found success in their first virtual summit, along with some of the important lessons they learned! Listen in as they share their goals from the summit, what their time commitment looked like, and if they'd do it again!

    Today's episode is brought to you by DIY Template Shop! Grab the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint Course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand and process. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.

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    Summit in a Box

    The Unexpected Entrepreneur: How to Set Up a CRM with Colie James

    inkpotcreative.com/blogging-for-business


    Connect with Inkpot

    Website: inkpotcreative.com

    Instagram: instagram.com/inkpotcreative

    TikTok: tiktok.com/@inkpotcreative

    Podcast: inkpotcreative.com/podcast

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  • Community memberships are wonderful for creating a recurring revenue stream, but something Katelyn Dekle does sparked my interest. Inside of her club, a membership for business owners, Katelyn offers both a free and paid tier. She saw value and benefits of serving the needs of both audiences by offering them separate benefits and access within her club. Listen in as she shares how she set up her membership on Circle, what tips she'd give to you, and how she's attracting her members.

    Today's episode is brought to you by DIY Template Shop! Grab the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint Course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand and process. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.

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    Mentioned in this Episode

    Episode 60: Exploring Enneagram Types with Katelyn Dekle

    Circle

    Talk Copy to Me with Erin Ollila

    Connect with Katelyn

    Website: launchthedamnthing.com

    Membership: launchthedamnthing.com/club

    YouTube: youtube.com/@launchthedamnthing

    Instagram: instagram.com/launchthedamnthing

  • If you're a parent and a business owner and you've ever found yourself struggling to find balance, this episode is for you. Dan Moyer joins us in today's conversation to discuss what it looks like when parenting meets business and how you can growth in both without sacrificing one or the other.

    Today's episode is brought to you by DIY Template Shop! Grab the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint Course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand and process. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.

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    Mentioned in this Episode

    Parkinson's Law

    Misogi

    Fair Play

    Episode 104: How Fair Play in the Home Can Benefit Your Business (Self Care Series) with Lindsay Dreyer

    Simple Sales Blueprint by Annemie

    Sabrina Gebhardt

    Connect with Dan

    Website: danielmoyercoaching.com

    Instagram: instagram.com/danielmoyercoaching

    Podcast: danielmoyercoaching.com/podcast

  • Your business needs change at every stage within your business. In today's episode, Jessica Dornieden joins us to discuss the different stages of business and what you might need in your current stage! From outsourcing to the tech and tools you're using, there are so many options and paths you can take for your business. Plus, we explore how you can use this knowledge to better serve your audience based on where they are in business!

    Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you'll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.

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    Connect with Jessica

    Website: jessicadornieden.com

    Instagram: instagram.com/jessicadornieden

    Podcast: The Scrappy Business Podcast

  • If you've played around with the idea of hosting a summit for your online business, this episode is for you. In today's episode, Jenny Suneson of Summit Success Squad joins us to highlight the benefits of hosting a summit, along with best practices for hosts and speakers. Listen in as she shares how she got started in summits and how beneficial they have been for her business!

    Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!

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    Connect with Jenny

    Instagram: instagram.com/jenny.suneson

    Podcast: pod.link/1700310195

    Website: summitsuccesssquad.com

  • One of the more unique and unconventional approaches to marketing is leveraging other audiences. We see it in collaborations online, but today's guest has a more unheard of approach that I knew we had to share on the podcast. Amy Dangerfield took the idea of leveraging someone else's audience to a whole new level when she began to convert her public program attendees into paying clients. Listen in as Amy shares how she approached her local library about teaching a photography workshop, then leveraged the opportunity to market her business, build her email list, and grow her business.

    If you’ve tried setting up your Dubsado or Honeybook account, yet aren’t actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado or Honeybook, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.

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    Connect with Amy

    Website: amydangerfield.com

    IG: @amydangerfieldphotography

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  • When you're building a photography business, you're often focused on marketing to your local market—but what if your target audience actually consists of tourists who don't live near you? Jess Fernandez built her business on exactly that: Hawaiian vacations.

    Living in Maui, Jess realized that the best portrait market for her to dive into was within documenting vacations for tourists. Listen in as Jess shares how she built her business running Google ads for three months, investing time into her SEO, and creating an experience that led to repeat clients and referrals.

    If you’ve tried setting up your Dubsado or Honeybook account, yet aren’t actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado or Honeybook, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.

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    Mentioned in the Episode
    Pic-Time

    Connect with Jess
    Website: mauifamily.photography
    IG: @mauifamilyphoto

  • As you're building your marketing strategy, are you incorporating paid advertising? Paid ads offer an opportunity to convert your audience into customers when done right. In today's episode, Google Ads consultant Olivia Lawson joins us to share how entrepreneurs can get started with paid ads, what to consider, and how to get the most value out of this advertising strategy. Listen in as she walks us through the different advertising channels to consider for different campaigns, and how to determine which is the right fit for you!

    Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!

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    Mentioned in this Episode
    Jordan Gill

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    Connect with Olivia

    Website: olivialawson.co

    IG: @olivialawson.co

    Threads: @olivialawson.co

    Google Ads ROI Calculator

  • Have you ever read a marketing email and connected on a deeper level with the creator? They likely used a personal story or anecdote to connect with you. Listen in as Zafira Rajan joins us to share how you can use sensory storytelling in your copy and marketing, plus what it actually means to incorporate the senses.

    Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!

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    Mentioned in this Episode
    Laura Belgray's Email Landing Page
    Make Your Mark Live (aff link)


    Connect with Zafira

    Website: zafirarajan.com

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/zafira.rajan

  • Have you been intentional in the habits you've created in your business? Think beyond the bad habits and let's look at how valuable good habits can be. In today's episode, Jess Joswick joins us to share a few intentional habits you can incorporate into your business to set yourself up for success in both business and life. Listen in as we discuss habits around your calendar, task lists, priorities, and delegating!

    Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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    Mentioned in this Episode
    Episode 11: CEO Talk with Ashley King
    Episode 25: Sarah Potts: BTS of Hiring My VA
    Airtable
    Notion

    Connect with Jess
    Website: https://backbone-business.com/
    Newsletter: https://backbonebusiness.ck.page/251993b5e4
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebusiness/
    LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessjoswick/

  • When it comes to expanding your reach and growing your audience, one of the best ways to do that is through borrowing audiences. Podcasts are one of the most powerful ways to do this while sharing your expertise and building relationships through collaborations. In today's episode, podcast pitching pro Christina Lenkowski joins us to share why you should be pitching yourself for podcasts, what makes a great pitch, and how you can make the most out of your interviews!

    Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!
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    Mentioned in this Episode
    043: How to Use Your Podcast as a Marketing Tool with Haylee Gaffin
    084: Applying the Rule of 7 with Dayna Schaaf
    Christina's Quiz: https://www.publicityxchristina.com/quiz-landing-page

    Connect with Christina
    Website: publicityxchristina.com
    IG: instagram.com/publicityxchristina
    FB: facebook.com/publicityxchristina

  • You've probably been told that you can't gain anything more than visibility by offering your services for free. If you do it right, you can actually gain long-term, recurring clients and revenue! In today's episode, Rebecca Hunnicutt shares how she donated her photography services to silent auctions, which helped her gain new photography clients!

    Plus, listen in as Rebecca shares how she incorporated pre-school portrait services into her business, implemented the Simple Sales method for clients, and introduced her membership-base photography service!

    Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!

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    Mentioned in this Episode

    Use Phathom

    Simple Sales

    Dubsado Setup with Colie

    This Can't Be that Hard Podcast

    Register For Composition + Color: https://education.hunnicuttphotography.com/composition-color
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    Connect with Rebecca

    Website: hunnicuttphotography.com

    Instagram: instagram.com/rebecca.hunnicutt.education

    Instagram: instagram.com/rebecca.hunnicutt.photography

    Pinterest: pinterest.com/HunnicuttPhotography/

  • Being a part-time photographers doesn't reduce the need for systems and automated processes, it makes them even more important. In today's episode, Lydia Fine of Apollo & Ivy Photography and I discuss strategies for running your photography business on part-time hours.

    Lydia shares invaluable insights for those juggling a creative side hustle alongside a full-time career including how to:

    balance your time enhance your productivityset boundaries for yourself and your clientsoutsource editing workleverage automation tools


    The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses 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.

    If you've tried setting up your Dubsado or Honeybook account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado or Honeybook, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.

    ENROLL NOW >>

    Mentioned in this Episode
    Honeybook
    Dubsado

    Connect with Lydia

    Website: www.apolloandivy.com
    Instagram: instagram.com/lydia_apolloandivy

  • It's not too often that I bring someone on the podcast who does exactly what I do (let's be honest, I never have), but Ashley Tindall of Solution Integrators joins me in today's episode to discuss the value of systems from the perspectives of systems strategists. There is so much value in creating a cohesive client experience in your CRM that not only converts, but allows you to stand out to and connect with your clients. Listen in as we highlight some of the biggest struggles we see our clients face, our thoughts on the tools and solutions that are available, and why we believe it's or job to save you time and money.

    Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!

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    Mentioned in this Episode

    Free Big Ideas Business Growth Planning Checklist: solutionintegrators.us/big-ideas-roadmap

    Connect with Ashley

    Website: solutionintegrators.us

    Instagram: instagram.com/solution.integrators

  • Is creating an online course on your bucket list for 2024?

    In this episode Mara Kucirek chats with Colie about her experience in the course creation space.

    We talked about:
    - what current trends we are seeing in digital products
    - how to choose your online course platform (it's easier than you think)
    - what pre-launch strategies you can implement to have better sales
    - the importance of gathering student feedback
    - what I learned creating my course CRM Blueprint for Creatives and how that has influenced new digital products in my DIY Systems Shop
    - and so much more. I could chat with Mara ALL DAY LONG about courses, so I am sure she'll be back soon!

    The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by Systems and Client Experience 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 full show notes and resources at coliejames.com/podcast

    Today’s episode is brought to you by my online course, CRM Blueprint for Creatives. If you've tried setting up your Honeybook or Dubsado account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Honeybook or Dubsado, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.

    Mentioned in this Episode
    CRM Blueprint for Creatives
    Episode 10 | Pre-launch Secrets with Amanda Warfield
    Episode 4 | How to Choose the Best Online Course Creation Platform for Your Business

    Mara Kucirek is an online course designer, launch strategist and host of the Create a Better Course Podcast. She’s helped over 150+ entrepreneurs launch online courses and digital products. Mara lives in Tampa, Florida with her husband, two dogs and brand new baby girl!

    Connect with Mara

    Podcast: Create a Better Course - https://marakucirek.com/podcast
    Website: https://marakucirek.com/
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/marakucirek

  • Have you fallen victim to believing the lies that low ticket memberships can't generate a six-figure income? In today's episode, Liz Wilcox joins me to share how she's bringing monthly recurring revenue (MRR) back through her $9 email marketing membership. Listen in as she explains how she decided on a membership, why she priced it at $9, and highlights both her successes and failures over the last three years.

    Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!

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    Review full show notes and resources at coliejames.com/podcast

    Mentioned in this Episode

    Email Marketing Membership

    Connect with Liz

    Website: lizwilcox.com

    Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/emailmarketingwithliz

    Instagram: instagram.com/thelizwilcox

  • What should you have in place before you begin diversifying income streams within your photography business?

    In this episode, Colie chats with returning guest Maddie Peschong about creating new income streams as a multi-passionate creative photographer. Listen in as she shares her unpopular opinion regarding what you MUST do before you jump into creating new income streams in your 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 full show notes and resources at coliejames.com/podcast

    Today’s episode is brought to you by my DIY Dubsado Template shop, where you can purchase the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand! Use the code PODCAST for 10% OFF!

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    Maddie Peschong is a branding photographer and coach who is obsessed with teaching creative entrepreneurs how to build a profitable business by being themselves. Through coaching, digital products, and personal branding photos, she helps women discover their magic so they can stand out in a saturated market, confidently scale their income without trading more time for money, and do only work they love. She is the leader of the Confident Creative Mastermind, host of the Take it Personally Podcast, and founder of the White Space Studio in Sioux Falls, SD, a place where creatives can design, dream, and collaborate while developing their own irresistible brands.

    Connect with Maddie

    Website: https://www.maddiepeschong.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddiepeschong/

  • When multi-passionate entrepreneurs dive into the digital product space, they're often met with the decision to focus on one audience. In today's episode, Elizabeth McCravy shares how she's been able to successfully grow her product suite to serve very separate audiences. Listen in as Elizabeth shares how she's built each of her offers, approached the beta tests and launches, and how she's cultivated an engaged audience who is ready to invest with her.

    Today’s episode is brought to you by my DIY Dubsado Template shop, where you can purchase the exact email, form, and workflow templates that I include inside the CRM Blueprint course. Steal my templates and customize them to match your brand! Use the code PODCAST for 10% OFF!

    BUY NOW >>

    Mentioned in this Episode
    Episode 241 Breakthrough Brand Podcast
    Episode 7: Webinars, Low-Ticket Offers, and What I Learned About Sales
    James Clear's Episode on Tim Ferris' Podcast
    Episode 46: The Cost of Disorganization with Ashley Schuler


    Connect with Elizabeth

    Instagram: instagram.com/elizabethmccravy

    Facebook: facebook.com/elizabethmccravydesign

    Pinterest pinterest.com/elizabethmccravy

    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCNFk3M0zKo2XUG4TzsfO3kQ/v

    Podcast: elizabethmccravy.com/podcast

  • While many business gurus will point you towards creating passive income through digital products and offers, for many entrepreneurs, that won't generate the revenue that your services do. In today's episode, Brittany McBean joins us to share why it's important to focus on your revenue generating offers while expanding your offer suite. Listen in as she shares why one-to-one services are her bread and butter, plus highlights how she's built successful offers that generate consistent revenue in her business.

    Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That's why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own!

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    Connect with Brittany

    Website: brittanymcbean.com

    Instagram: instagram.com/brittanylmcbean

    Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCPvZ3ADr7-nJl0ci8Op6kOg