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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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43:53

How Booked-Out Service Providers Scale with...

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2025/11/06

What happens when you’re no longer struggling to get clients, but you still feel like your business has hit a ceiling? If you’ve got inquiries rolling in, your conversion rate is solid, yet you’re still not satisfied, this episode is for you. Emylee Williams of Sold Out Services and I unpack the business moment when “capacity full” meets “what’s next?” We dig into the strategy behind productizing your service, building an offer ecosystem, and unlocking more value from your best clients.Find It

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07:53

Why I’m Focusing on Dubsado for Photographers (and...

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2025/11/04

If you’ve ever found yourself juggling too many offers, too many audiences, or just feeling like your message got a little… fuzzy — this one’s for you.In this episode of Business-First Creatives, I’m sharing the story behind my own full-circle moment: why I’m returning to my roots as a Certified Dubsado Specialist for Photographers, and how refinement — not expansion — is the real growth strategy.But first, I want to invite you to my brand-new free training, Untapped Revenue, happening Wednessday,

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47:52

Using Human Design to Transform Your Business...

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2025/10/30

If you’ve ever felt like traditional business advice just doesn’t fit you, this episode is your permission slip to stop trying to follow someone else’s blueprint and explore one that works for you. In this episode, Breanna Owen joins me to unpack what it actually means to run your business in alignment with your human design.Turns out, I’m a 3/5 Emotional Manifestor, and before today's conversation I had no idea what that meant. Listen in as Breanna breaks down what that means, why I do things the

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34:05

Systems in Session: How We Built a Luxury Client...

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2025/10/27

Kelly Bullock was the very first Systems in Session client — before the offer even had a name. In this episode, we dive into how she turned her high-touch, luxury photography experience into an organized HoneyBook system that doesn't feel impersonal.As a full-time CRNA, mom of three, and family photographer, Kelly shares how systems helped her balance it all, delegate confidently, and reclaim time for both her clients and her life. We also talk about what luxury really means—and why it’s more about

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11:05

Should You Ditch Your CRM?

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2025/10/21

Thinking about ditching your CRM after the latest price increase? Before you rage-cancel Dubsado, HoneyBook, or whatever tool’s testing your patience, listen to this episode. In this episode, I’m breaking down what your CRM actually does behind the scenes, why Google Workspace isn’t a true replacement, and how to decide if your CRM just needs a tune-up instead of a total breakup.If you’re ready to get your money’s worth from the CRM you already have, check out Systems in Session — my 60-day sprint

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51:19

Business Bestie Chat Q4 - 2025 with Sabrina Gebhardt

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2025/10/14

I have a special surprise for you in this week's episode! Over on the Shoot It Straight podcast, I join my dear friend, Sabrina Gebhardt every quarter to debrief our businesses with a business best chat. I decided that it's time to bring that conversation to Business-First Creatives too! I’m giving you full access to the internal workings of my business alongside Sabrina’s: from rebrands and website redesigns to offer launches, capacity shifts, and funnel experiments.Find It QuicklyHow the Business

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08:37

Before You Automate, Communicate - Challenge Recap

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2025/10/09

Most system struggles aren’t tech problems — they’re communication gaps. In this episode, I’m unpacking what I learned from hosting the Client Email Glow-Up Challenge and why clear client communication has to come before you start automating anything.You’ll hear the biggest wins from participants, the ah-ha moments that changed how I teach Email Like You Mean It, and the one shift that makes every workflow easier to build and actually use.If your emails still feel stiff, scattered, or inconsistent,

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05:15

The Confidence Shift: When your systems feel like you

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2025/10/07

I’m wrapping up week one of my Sales Parade, and Systems in Session 2025 is officially sold out! 🎉But here’s what I’ve noticed after working with dozens of clients inside the program—there’s a moment when everything changes. I call it the confidence shift.It’s when your systems stop feeling clunky or chaotic and finally start feeling like you. You understand how everything fits together, you’re no longer afraid to make changes, and your CRM actually supports the way your brain works.In this

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06:49

Pick a Path - Where to Start When DIY-ing Your Systems

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2025/10/03

Not sure where to start with your systems? In this episode, I’m breaking down three smart places to begin if you’re DIY-ing your setup—your proposal, your contact form, or your delivery phase. I’ll walk you through how each one works, share real client wins, and help you decide which step makes the most sense for your business right now.Want to work together on your systems? Check out Systems in Session and grab one of the 2 remaining spots for 2025, with 2026 dates opening soon.

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07:20

Breaking the Avoidance Cycle in Your Business Systems

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2025/10/02

Avoidance can make simple tasks feel impossible. In this episode, I’m sharing why systems are the #1 thing entrepreneurs put off, the anxiety that creates, and what you can do to stop avoiding them—especially if systems are the thing weighing heaviest in your business.Check out Systems in Session ❤️

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04:35

Why I’m Talking About My Offers 50+ Times in the Next...

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2025/10/01

The Parade is back, y’all—and I’m jumping in for another 14-day sprint of talking about my offers. In this episode, I’m sharing why the Parade isn’t about instant sales, but about building the habit of showing up consistently. You’ll also hear about:The wrap-up of the Client Email Glow-Up ChallengeA $100 discount on Email Like You Mean It through October 7thFour new openings for Systems in Session in 2025 (get in before I close for the holidays on December 22nd)My brand-new YouTube channel—are you

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08:49

How to Make Clients Repeat Buyers

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2025/09/30

If you don’t know when your clients should come back, neither will they. Most creatives deliver the final product and send one last email — and then it’s crickets. But if you want repeat bookings, referrals, and glowing reviews, you’ve got to make rebooking the obvious next step.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe rebooking window every creative needs to defineHow to plant the seed for future sessions at deliveryAutomating client reminders without losing the personal touchFast-track booking

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41:41

Scaling with Less Overwhelm and More Value (Systems...

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2025/09/23

If you're someone who thinks systems just aren't for me—creative chaos is a part of my identity, this episode might change your mind. Roxanne Engstrom joins me to share about her experience inside of Systems in Session. We talk about how getting clarity in her systems not only grew her profit fast but also gave her confidence, reduced her anxiety, and let her show up as the boss she is.Find It Quickly00:24- Meet Roxanne01:22- The Importance of Systems in Business02:16- Real-Life Business Challenges

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40:46

How to Break the Vicious Visibility Cycle in Your...

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2025/09/18

It’s time to break the vicious visibility cycle. You know the one, where you disappear for weeks, then expect everything to fall back into place on social media. In this episode, Maddie Peschong joins us to dive deep into what visibility really means (and why it matters more than you think).We talk about what happens when you drop off the map, the lag‑effect of silence, and how even if you’re visible, your strategy might still be sabotaging you. Maddie and I share concrete ways to stay on people’s

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51:16

Why Raising Your Prices Starts with Your Client...

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2025/09/16

What if raising your prices didn’t mean adding more stress to your plate? In this replay from Maddie Peschong’s Take It Personally podcast, I’m sharing how proposals, automations, and smart systems can help you deliver a high-touch client experience that actually makes it easier to charge more.We talk about:Why proposals are the secret to booking faster (and with less friction)How automations can make your process feel more personal, not roboticThe biggest booking mistakes photographers make — and

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36:21

Systems in Session: Mastering Your Client Journey ft....

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2025/09/11

What happens when a creative business owner finally finds the systems support she didn’t know she needed? Absolute magic.In this episode, I’m joined by Erin Belles, a custom framer and photographer who discovered my work through a two-year-old podcast episode. Three days later, she was a Systems & Session client. We dive deep into how she went from barely using Dubsado to confidently running a luxury client experience from start to finish.Erin shares how she created a branded, high-touch

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37:07

Shaping a Business That Grows and Evolves With You...

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2025/09/10

Today I’m sitting down with one of my long-term clients and friends, Meg Mosher, a lifestyle family photographer out of New York who has been in business for over 10 years. We’re diving into her unexpected journey from engineering into photography, her early experiments with Google Ads, and her renewed passion for documentary family sessions.In this episode, Meg shares how she transitioned from portraits to documentary, why backyard sessions became such a hit, and the lessons she learned about

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13:04

Do You Really Need Big Systems to Make Six Figures?...

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2025/09/04

You don’t actually need big, complicated systems to make money in your business — and yes, I’m the Systems Professor saying that out loud. Hitting six figures and building a sustainable, ease-filled business are two very different things. In this episode, I’m breaking down what I call “bare bones systems”: the absolute minimum setup every creative business needs to book clients.I’ll walk you through the anchor activities that matter most at each stage of the client journey, the three non-negotiables

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12:48

Your Hottest Leads Aren’t on Instagram

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2025/09/03

Think your most engaged followers are the ones double-tapping your latest Reel? Think again. 👀In this episode, I’m breaking down why your actual hottest leads—the people most likely to refer, rebook, or rave about you—aren’t hanging out in your DMs. They’ve already paid you. And most of y’all are leaving them out of your marketing entirely.We’ll talk about:✅ The difference between email marketing and client communication (they are not the same thing)✅ How to segment your audience based on buyer

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38:35

Improve Client Trust & Increase Conversions through...

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2025/08/28

I’ve been shouting from the rooftops about using video in your client experience—and today, I’ve got backup. In this episode, I’m joined by Carolyn Leasure, a website evolution expert who turns scrappy Squarespace sites into smooth, branded systems. We’re diving into the magic of asynchronous video and how it can transform the way you connect with leads and clients.Carolyn shares how she first implemented asynchronous video for a client and the three powerhouse ways she uses it in her own business:

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