Business-First Creatives: Client Experience & Systems for Service Providers
Colie JamesBusiness-First Creatives is a podcast for photographers and creative service providers who want to build a profitable, sustainable business without drowning in admin work, client experience chaos, or systems that let you down. This show delivers clear, actionable conversations around marketing, CRM workflows, client communication, Dubsado and Honeybook automation, Airtable systems, and workflow st... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 332 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessMarketing | |||
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What if the systems slowing down your business aren't your workflows, but the software you're forcing yourself to use?
In this episode, I'm joined by Notion consultant and workflow strategist Ania Ha to pull back the curtain on the custom Notion wor... more
What do you do when the strategies that used to work… suddenly don't? In our Q3 Business Bestie Chat, Sabrina and I are getting real about what it looks like to navigate a season of uncertainty in business—even after years of experience. We're sharin... more
If you've been telling yourself you're not "ready" for better systems yet, this one's for you. In this episode, Colie talks directly to the newer photographers and service providers in her audience — the ones with fewer clients, hesitant to raise the... more
What if the best systems in your business didn't make your client experience feel more automated, but actually made it feel more personal?
In this episode, I'm sitting down with Xan Heller, who has gone through both Systems in Session and The Experi... more
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I’ve been following Colie for a while, as I go through certain seasons of really focusing on systems upgrades. And I’m currently in that season again! Seeing what AI can help automate, but you have to have clear strategies and systems in place first before even knowing what AI can take over or support better! Definitely recommend tuning in whether you use AI or not!
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Apple Podcasts5_doremi101
United States3 months ago - Made for any service provider!
I absolutely adore how actionable and transferable the strategies and advice are. I’ve been listening to Colie for a year as a non-photographer service provider and this podcast has truly served as a coach to help me redesign my business foundations. I applaud Colie for her choices of guests and topics, and for leading expert conversations that feel like sitting down with business besties. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Geneviève Masioni
Francea year ago - Actionable, smart advice for creatives trying to figure out their business game!
As a systems nerd myself, I love how Colie channels her inner systems and automation genius to bring us all clear, actionable advice about how to improve our business’ flow and ease. Not to mention that she is obsessed with the client experience, so that all that systems work not only benefits the business owner, but ultimately helps us improve the experience our clients are getting as well. Thank you Colie for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience so generously!!!
Apple Podcasts5EschebestaUnited Statesa year ago - Business Owners—Listen Up!
Not only have I enjoyed being a guest on the Business-First Creatives Podcast, I love listening to the show! Colie James does such a wonderful job of bringing spunk, sass,
Apple Podcasts5Brittany HerzbergUnited States2 years ago - Colie is a class act!!
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Apple Podcasts | #171 |  United Kingdom/Business/Entrepreneurship |
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A business-focused show for photographers and creative service providers that centers on building scalable systems, efficient CRM workflows, and human-first client experiences. Episodes frequently explore automations in Dubsado and HoneyBook, Airtable-based processes, and strategic approaches to marketing, pricing, launches, and retention. Listeners are likely pilots of small to mid-sized creative businesses seeking practical, battle-tested methods to reduce admin time, improve client journeys, and grow profits without sacrificing personal touch. Notable strengths include guest diversity—from SaaS founders to photographers and copywriters—and a clear emphasis on actionable steps, templates, and live system-building demonstrations that liste... more
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4. Danielle Kent
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