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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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50:56

How to Create Systems for Your Worst Days in Business...

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2024/11/14

Is your business prepared for bad days—even those worst case scenarios that we don't want to think about? In today's episode, Sandra Henderson joins us to share how she's set her business up for the worst days in business due to the role her chronic illness plays in her daily life. Listen in as she shares the tools, systems, and boundaries that she's set up to make sure her business can still run smoothly!Today’s episode is brought to you by myClient Hub Templateinside the DIY Systems Template Shop

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38:32

Effective Marketing for Photographers with Sabrina...

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2024/11/07

Gone are the days where your photos is enough to market your photography business—even if you are an amazing photographer. In an oversaturated market, you have to do more and stand out. In today's episode, Sabrina Gabhardt joins us to share how photographers can create valuable, non-salesy content through their email marketing to better connect with their potential clients and book more sessions! Plus listen in as she gives advice on incorporating this approach holistically across all of your

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37:59

Leveraging AI for Content Creation & Advertising...

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2024/10/31

Are you leveraging the power of AI in your business? In today's episode, Hattie Dunstan of Funstans Marketing discusses how you can integrate AI into your content creation process and advertising strategy! Listen in as Hattie shares how AI tools like ChatGPT, Meta AI, Gemini, and MidJourney, can streamline various business tasks from crafting marketing content to analyzing ad campaign data.Today’s episode is brought to you by my Content Organization Hub! If you are drowning in a sea of post its

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54:50

Hiring a Unicorn Marketing Assistant without Regret...

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2024/10/24

Are you looking for a unicorn to help you with your marketing tasks? In today's episode, Emily Reagan joins us to highlight importance of hiring the right marketing assistant to help grow a creative business so you don't have regrets. Listen in as we discuss the differences between general virtual assistants and specialized marketing assistants, exploring the need for business owners to clearly define their goals and expectations when hiring.Today’s episode is brought to you by my Content

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38:54

How to Repurpose Your Content with Intention with...

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2024/10/17

Are you leaving content opportunities on the table because you're not repurposing the content you already have? In today's episode, Felly Day joins us to share the value of repurposing and why it's a crucial component to intentional marketing for business owners. Listen in as she not only shares common mistakes and practical strategies, but also walks us through her CPIA framework to effectively repurpose your content.Today’s episode is brought to you by my Content Organization Hub! If you are

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37:53

The Power of In-Person Marketing with Angie McPherson...

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2024/10/10

When building out your intentional marketing plan, are you considering the power of in-person marketing? In today's episode, Angie McPherson joins us to highlight the benefits of networking through local events, retreats, and creating your own gatherings. Listen in as she shares how to plan before an event, engage meaningfully during, and follow up afterwards so that you get the best ROI. Plus, we even share how to track the success of your efforts for in-person events!Today’s episode is brought to

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48:58

Generating Revenue in Your Business through Affiliate...

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2024/10/03

We naturally share our favorite items and products with our friends, but what if you could make an income by sharing business tools and products with your audience? In today's episode, Candice Coppola joins us to share all about affiliate marketing as a business owner. Listen in as she shares how she got started, how she found success, and what it looks like to develop an affiliate program of your own!Today’s episode is brought to you by my Content Organization Hub! If you are drowning in a sea of

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46:26

Market Your Business Weekly with Email with Dama Jue...

Business-First Creatives ·

2024/09/26

Do you hesitate to invest time into email marketing due to all of the different rules you have to follow? In today's episode, Dama Jue joins us to share the rules she's breaking in her own email marketing strategy that are helping her find success! Plus, listen in as she walks us through her approach to a nurture sequence and the one section of her emails that is driving additional revenue with minimal effort!Today’s episode is brought to you by my Content Organization Hub! If you are drowning in a

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39:23

Building a Steady Stream of Potential Customers...

Business-First Creatives ·

2024/09/19

Marketing takes up a lot of your time and for businesses that are planning to be around for a while, finding sustainable strategies that generate passive traffic and run on longevity is key for long-term success. For many of us, search engine optimization and Pinterest seem to feel like a lot of work, yet the long-term impacts of the efforts on those two platforms is unmatched. In today's episode, Kara Duncan joins us to share the value of blogging and pinning your content to Pinterest, along with a

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51:17

Crafting an Intentional Marketing Plan with Tayler...

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2024/09/12

Are you being intentional in your marketing? This week, we're kicking off a brand new series on the podcast all about marketing with intention. Our first guest, Tayler Cusick-Hollman joins us to help lay the foundation of intentionality with crafting a marketing plan. After watching entrepreneurs with small marketing budgets struggle, Tayler developed Enji, a marketing solution for small businesses. Listen in as she shares how to prioritize your marketing efforts, determine your channels, and market

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35:37

Storytelling Trends You Should Implement Today with...

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2024/09/05

Are you using the power of storytelling in your business? Storytelling offers relatability and authenticity for connection with our audience, which builds trust. Storytelling strategist Akua Konadu joins us to share seven storytelling trends that you should implement into your marketing today!Today’s episode is brought to you by myLove Your Leadsprivate 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

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03:39

New School Year - New Possibilities

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2024/08/26

In this episode, there are a few life and podcast updates 😉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.

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37:55

Simplifying Systems for Creatives Using Airtable from...

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2024/08/20

Summer Sabbatical Series - Simplifying Systems for Creatives Using Airtable from Copywriter on CallEver wondered how automating your systems could help you create a more consistent experience for yourself and clients? Today I am sharing a guest episode I did for Sara Gillis' podcast, Copywriter on Call. We’re talking about our former lives as professors + everything related to automating client communications (with a personal touch, of course) to tracking the lifetime value of your clients. I...

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30:04

How to Write Emails Your Clients Love Reading from...

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2024/08/01

Summer Sabbatical Series - Infusing Your Personality into Your Automations from Big Fun ContentDo you struggle with writing emails that don't bore you? Want to avoid sounding like a robot and write automated emails your clients LOVE reading? Well, you're in the right place my friend! Today I am sharing a guest interview I did for Deanna Seymour's podcast, Big Fun Content. This is definitely one of my favorite conversations about creating automated emails in your customer journey.Be sure...

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50:43

Discover the Magic of Organizing with Airtable |...

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2024/07/29

In today's episode, we're diving into the world of Airtable with Colie James and Annemie Tonken, unraveling how this dynamic tool can streamline your business and simplify your life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by managing your team communication, marketing content, relevant client sales data and offers, get ready to hear how Airtable can tame the chaos in one centralized location!00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:29 Discovering Airtable06:41 How Annemie using Airtable in her personal life...

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48:38

How to Socially Sell on Instagram: the Magic of...

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2024/07/25

Are you ready to automate you social media sales strategy? In today's episode, Dayna Schaaf joins us to discuss the power of ManyChat and automations for marketing. Listen in as we walk through setting up trigger words and automated responses in Instagram DMs and how they can help photographers efficiently handle client inquiries, build engaging waitlists, and provide instant gratification to potential clients.If you’ve tried setting up your Dubsado or Honeybook account, yet aren’t actually u...

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39:54

Making the Switch from Quickbooks to Xero for Small...

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2024/07/18

Do you have a hate-hate relationship with Quickbooks? Yeah, not love hate, just hate. This is all too familiar with many small business owners who have to be involved in their own accounting needs. In today's episode, Madison Brown of Madison Dearly joins us to share why small business owners should consider making the switch to Xero for all of their accounting and bookkeeping needs! Listen in as she shares the benefits, ease of use, and integrations available!Today's episode is brought to yo...

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34:54

Maximize Your Business with AI: Top Tools & Tips with...

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2024/07/11

Are you leveraging the power of artificial intelligence for your business? With the advancements of AI, it can feel scary to explore, but once you embrace the mindset of using these tools to go from stuck to started, you'll find how beneficial they can be for your business. In today's episode, Dawn Richardson joins us to share how anyone can maximize their business with AI, along with some of her favorite tools to use!Today’s episode is brought to you by DIY Template Shop! Grab the exact emai...

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36:32

Crafting Compelling Copy in Your Marketing with Sara...

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2024/07/03

While you may understand the value and importance of copywriting on your website for sales and SEO, what about all of the other copy you need in your marketing? In today's episode, copywriter Sarah Gillis joins me to share how you can craft compelling copy in your marketing. From planning and organizing to tools and storytelling, Sarah is covering it all!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 Blu...

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41:51

Embracing Workflows & Automations in Your CRM:...

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2024/06/27

If you've been signed up and sitting with a CRM that hasn't been officially set up for your business, you're leaving time and money on the table. Today's guest was doing exactly that—Brittany Herzberg has had an account with HoneyBook for the last 6 years, yet she never took advantage of the built in features that could save her time and money. Listen in as we discuss the importance of simplification and automation of business processes and how Brittany's new HoneyBook setup has saved her tim...

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