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Business-First Creatives

Every creative deserves to turn their craft into a business that brings them joy and profit. Here you"ll find a no-BS approach to what it takes to put the business first, prioritizing the systems and strategies that will actually move the needle and ensure your creative business is profitable rather than an expensive side-hustle. Your host is Colie James, a Disney-loving family photographer, and filmmaker turned Workflow and Automations Guru who helps creative service providers automate their sh*t,

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10:03

The Taylor & Travis Engagement Test for Your Client...

Business-First Creatives ·

2025/08/27

When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, the internet went wild. But instead of just scrolling through memes, I started thinking about the photographer who actually booked that session — and more importantly, what would have happened if that inquiry landed in your inbox.Here’s the hard truth: if your systems aren’t set up to respond quickly, guide people clearly, and book smoothly, you could miss out on dream clients, celebrity or not. In this episode, I’m walking you through

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30:15

Creating Accountability in Airtable with Melissa Arlena

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2025/08/21

If you’re not tracking it, you’re winging it. That's why it's important to have a system in place to help keep you accountable. In this episode, Melissa Arlena joins us to discuss the power of airtable and accountability. Listen in as we discuss systematizing recurring revenue and keeping clients from slipping through the cracks. Whether you’re running a course, a coaching program, or a service-based business—this episode unpacks the real reasons you need better systems (and how Airtable can be your

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39:56

Growing Your Email List at In-Person Events with...

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2025/08/14

What if your next five clients aren’t on Instagram, but actually sitting across from you at an in-person event? Tiffany Crenshaw is a former teacher turned photographer turned educator, and she’s sharing her unconventional but highly effective strategies for growing your email list in person. We’re talking QR codes at mom events, blog post reuse, and making real-world connections convert to real income.Find It Quickly00:28- Meet Tiffany Crenshaw01:36- The Importance of Email Marketing05:45- Growing

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11:22

Back to School, Back to Boundaries: Protecting Your...

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2025/08/13

The first day of school hits different when your kid starts high school — and when you realize you don’t have to pack a lunch, drive carpool, or even set an alarm. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal peek into what this season looks like for me, how my work rhythm has evolved over the years, and why I’m fiercely protecting space on my calendar instead of filling it the minute more “free time” appears.If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll get so much more done once the kids are in school,” this one’s

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38:27

Energetics in Business with Sabrina Gebhardt

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2025/08/07

I almost made a catastrophic business move by shutting everything down. Thankfully, a conversation with my business bestie Sabrina helped me take a step back to assess. What started as a low-energy confession turned into a revelation about patience, energetics, and realigning offers with what lights me up, so we decided to bring it to the podcast.Find It Quickly03:05- Discussing Business Challenges04:40- Advice on Business Decisions08:17- Turning Points and Positive Changes14:39- Reevaluating

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23:07

The Month I Turned 46 and Showed TF Up in My Business

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2025/08/05

Let me just say it—July was fucking awesome. After a season of mostly behind-the-scenes content creation (and zero solo podcast episodes for all of 2024), I came back in a big way.Inside this July Roundup episode, I’m taking you behind the curtain of the best month I’ve had in business since 2023. I’m walking through what worked, what I retired just as fast as I launched it, and how I’m thinking about client experience, visibility, and high-touch offers for the rest of 2025.If you’ve ever needed

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42:14

Beyond DIY ChatGPT: The Human-First AI Blogging Tool...

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2025/07/31

If you’ve ever opened ChatGPT, typed “write my blog post,” and cringed at the results—you’re not alone. This episode dives into what it really takes to build an AI tool that doesn’t sound like a robot.Join me as I welcome back my friend Annemie Tonken from This Can't Be That Hard to talk about her deep dive into AI tools—yes, the same woman who once called blogging “too time-consuming” is now building AI-powered systems to help photographers blog better and faster. We go behind the scenes of her new

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11:55

How I’m Building My Offer Ecosystem Around the 3...

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2025/07/29

You don’t need to fix everything at once — but you do need to fix the thing that’s slowing you down.In this episode, I’m walking you through the 3 essentials every creative business needs in their client experience and the 3 paths you can take to improve your systems based on your budget, time, and capacity.Whether you’re ready to send better emails, book clients faster, or overhaul your entire process — this is how we find the right next step for you.Links MentionedIf you’re ready to improve your

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08:04

I'm celebrating TWO milestones today

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2025/07/28

I am popping in with a short solo today.If you have a moment, and want to give me a birthday present, leave a review for this podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts ❤️

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38:50

Accessibility Awareness with Erin Perkins

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2025/07/24

Accessibility isn't sexy—but it's essential. Erin Perkins of Mabely Q joins us to talk about something most business owners haven't truly considered: accessibility in the client experience. Erin is a powerful advocate and educator who teaches entrepreneurs how to make their businesses more inclusive without overhauling everything at once.From websites to emails to podcasts, we unpack practical, doable ways to start making your content and services more accessible today. Erin’s success framework will

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08:28

Ping Pong Offers... I swear I have an actual plan for...

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2025/07/20

I thought I’d nailed my warm-up offer.Sales page created in less than 3 hours.Sold a few during my Sales Parade.Two weeks later? I pulled it.In this episode, I’m sharing why I retired a brand new offer, what’s staying in my ecosystem, and how I’m realigning everything around the 3 essentials of a client experience that actually converts.Rethinking your entry offer too? This pivot might be exactly what you need to hear.LINKS MENTIONED:→ Book a Client Experience Audit: https://coliejames.com/audit→

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46:56

How to Start Running Meta Ads for Just $1 a Day (and...

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2025/07/17

Ready to finally hit publish on that Facebook ad you've been scared to run? Facebook Ad strategist Jana Bishop joins us to make paid ads feel accessible. We explore how creatives and online business owners can start testing ads for just $1 a day, why warm audiences should be your first target, and how to know if your offer is ready for paid promotion. Find It Quickly00:28- Meet Jana Bishop01:31- Jana's Journey into Ads03:54- The Power of Ads and Organic Marketing07:54- Getting Started with Ads: Tips

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13:47

The 3 Red Flags Hiding in Your Inquiry Response Email

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2025/07/15

Are your inquiry emails turning off your best leads? 😬 In this episode of Business-First Creatives, I’m breaking down the three email red flags I see over and over again in client inbox audits — and showing you exactly how to fix them.Whether you’re leading with pricing too soon, asking for homework too early, or leaving people hanging without a clear next step — this episode will help you rewrite that first impression.👩🏽‍💻 Need a hand in updating your inquiry + booking workflow?Grab your FREE

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40:50

How the Enneagram Can Supercharge Your Self-Awareness...

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2025/07/10

If you've ever wondered why you do what you do, the Enneagram might just hold the answers. In this episode, Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober of Enneagram Ashton joins us to talk about how this ancient typing system can transform your business, relationships, and self-awareness. Ashton breaks down how to go beyond the test results by understanding motivation, wings, and behavioral patterns, allowing for authentic transformation in business and life.Explore the Enneagram TypesType 1: The Reformer - The

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15:20

3 Bottlenecks That Burn Photographers Out Every Fall...

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2025/07/07

Fall family photography season is almost here, and if you're already bracing for the wave of inquiries, back-to-back sessions, and late-night editing marathons — this episode is your survival guide. I’m walking you through the three biggest bottlenecks that leave photographers overwhelmed every single fall… and exactly how to fix them before you hit burnout.This one’s short and actionable, and yes — I’m absolutely inviting you to stop being the bottleneck in your own business.Find it quickly:00:00 —

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49:22

Embracing Creativity as a Neurodivergent Business...

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2025/07/03

What if your brain’s unique wiring isn’t a flaw… but your secret advantage? That’s exactly what we explore in my conversation with Molly McCauley. Molly’s neurodivergent diagnosis became the lens through which she redesigned her business, team, and teaching. Growing up in a family of educators and artists, she used art and design to navigate a traditional education system that didn’t always support her learning needs. That same creativity eventually turned into a thriving photography and education

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11:37

Behind the Scenes: My Mid-Year Offer Reset

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2025/07/01

It’s my birthday month, and I’m celebrating by simplifying my backend and shifting how I sell. In this solo episode, I’m walking you through why I removed my standalone email and workflow templates from the System Shop—and what I’m replacing them with.From retiring offers to introducing semi-custom workflow templates (built with a little help from my AI tools), I’m sharing the strategy behind these changes and how they better support my clients and my business. If you’ve ever wondered what to do

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44:25

Ditching the Algorithm: Shifting the Priority from...

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2025/06/26

Do you find yourself dreading content creation and waiting for the algorithm to feature your posts? In this episode, I sat down with Andréa Jones, mindful marketing strategist extraordinaire, to talk about why email might need to become your primary marketing channel. No more chasing social media algorithms: we're building connection, conversions, and clarity in the inbox.Find it Quickly:00:56- Shifting from Social Media to Email Marketing03:05- The Challenges of Social Media06:53- The Power of

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07:34

Client Experience Essentials: The 5 Layers You...

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2025/06/23

Your client experience doesn’t start with a workflow or a fancy journey map. It starts with the words you choose and the tone you set.In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the 5 Client Experience Essentials — the layered framework I now use to help creatives build businesses that book faster, serve better, and feel easier to run. And while most people start with automation or journey mapping, I’m here to tell you why the real foundation of your experience is your client communication.If you’ve

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59:12

Creating AI Content that Sounds Like You with Kinsey...

Business-First Creatives ·

2025/06/19

What if I introduced you to the person who completely changed how I use AI in my business? I want you to meet Kenzie Soderberg, the AI strategist behind The Brand Blueprint. In this episode, we explore why AI isn’t just a flashy gimmick—it’s reshaping workflows, first drafts, and even offer strategy at lightning speed. With Kenzie's human-first approach, we deep dive into training AI like an intern, infusing voice and values into every prompt, and harnessing memory so you don’t repeat yourself.Find

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