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Business-First Creatives

Colie James
Marketing
SEO
Entrepreneurship
Content Creation
Email Marketing
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Blogging
Photography
Time Management
Affiliate Marketing
Small Business
AI In Marketing
Copywriting
Data Tracking
Productivity Coaching
Money Management
Honeybook
Social Media Management
Marketing Strategies
Advertising

Business-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

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What if automation didn’t make your client experience feel colder, but actually made it feel more personal? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Ina Jalil, a pet photographer who specializes in high-touch, full-service photography for dog lovers. W... more

Hey y’all… so apparently this is episode 300 😅

This episode snuck up on me so fast I didn't have a chance to plan a milestone moment. My 4th Podcast Anniversary in 2 months away, so maybe I'll do better then!

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Ina Jalil
Pet Photographer based near Canberra, Australia
Ina J Photography (implied)
Episode: How to Automate Client Communication Without Losing a High-Touch Photography Experience with Ina Jalil
Brittany Herzberg
SEO strategist and educator who works with done-for-you and done-with-you formats
Self-employed/Consultant
Episode: Done-for-You vs. Done-with-You: Which Model Fits Your Business? with Brittany Herzberg
Emilie Nutley
Financial expert and creator of Six Figure Safety
Six Figure Safety / Emilie Nutley
Episode: The Best Financial Strategy for a Sustainable Business is Overflow with Emilie Nutley
Christi Dorsey
Nutrition, food safety consultant and founder of Taste Symmetry
Taste Symmetry
Episode: Going From Side Hustle to Structured Business Starts With Better Emails with Christi Dorsey
Megan Smith
Owner of a personal organization and decluttering business
Episode: Is Systems in Session just for Photographers?
Emily Mathis
A professional skilled in outsourcing and client experience enhancements.
Strategic Impact
Episode: Why Your Client Experience Is Costing You Money with Emily Mathis
Emily Sterne
A longtime listener turned participant who shared her experiences with the Systems In Session program.
Episode: Why Done-With-You Systems are a Game-Changer with Emily Sterne
Angela Tan
ADHD management coach and systems strategist
The Systems RX
Episode: Microsystems for ADHD Business Owners with Angela Tan
Maggie Patterson
Business consultant known for discussing small business strategies
Episode: Why Staying Small Can Be the Smartest Business Decision You Make with Maggie Patterson

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Colie James
Host of the podcast, Dubsado Certified Specialist, Honeybook Educator, and Workflow Automation Consultant. With over ten years of experience in helping creatives streamline their businesses, she provides practical insights into automating client journeys and enhancing workflows.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Geneviève Masioni
    France8 months 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 Podcasts
    5
    Eschebesta
    United States9 months 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 Podcasts
    5
    Brittany Herzberg
    United States2 years ago
  • Colie is a class act!!

    When starting a business, not only are you looking for ways to make it profitable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hayley372
    United States2 years ago
  • VIBRANT EDUCATIONAL

    Thank you Colie for sharing the Do’s and Don’t about business strategies as if we’re learning from a sister or best friend! The guests are always impressive and share a ton about business strategies, saving time and increasing productivity. If you’re a busy business owner that’s looking for streamlined tools and workflows, but don’t have the time to google and YouTube everything, POP this podcast in your ear weekly to easily learn more on the go! Then take notes and take action! Highly recommend... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quianna Marie
    United States2 years ago

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People express gratitude for the host's expertise and the focus on real-world applications that help them improve their business operations.
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Listeners appreciate the actionable and relatable advice that makes complex business strategies straightforward and implementable.

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How to Automate Client Communication Without Losing a High-Touch Photography Experience with Ina Jalil
Q: How did Ina transition to in-person consultations and what impact did it have on bookings and pricing clarity?
Ina shifted from purely email-based inquiries to inviting clients to visit a home studio for an in-person consult. This helped clarify pricing, increase conversion, and showcase products physically, which in turn improved client understanding and confidence in purchases. She also implemented a structured path (including a scheduler) to ensure consistency and reduce mixed messages.
The Best Financial Strategy for a Sustainable Business is Overflow with Emilie Nutley
Q: What exactly is Overflow and how does it help with months of uneven revenue?
Overflow is a buffer that lets you pay a consistent owner's salary and cover fixed expenses, while using forecasted cash flow to top up the buffer during lean months, enabling calmer, more strategic decisions.
The Best Financial Strategy for a Sustainable Business is Overflow with Emilie Nutley
Q: How do you balance need versus want when setting financial goals for a business?
Identify must-have living costs (bills and necessary spending) and allocate a separate amount for joyful spending, then use data to determine realistic targets rather than arbitrary dreams, so you stay sustainable.
The Best Financial Strategy for a Sustainable Business is Overflow with Emilie Nutley
Q: What's the first thing that people should consider when they start to think about how to price their offer?
Begin with how much you want to pay yourself, then determine revenue goals based on essential expenses, personal needs, and a buffer for tax and overflow, before considering capacity and client count to set the price.
Going From Side Hustle to Structured Business Starts With Better Emails with Christi Dorsey
Q: What made you join Email Like You Mean It and start rewriting your client communications?
Christi explains that the program offered a practical, phased approach to aligning front-end messaging with back-end systems, empowering her to deliver a consistent, personalized client experience while maintaining a busy schedule.

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Content focuses on helping photographers and creative service providers build profitable and sustainable businesses while minimizing administrative burdens. Episodes typically cover actionable strategies for automating client journeys, improving workflows with CRM tools like Dubsado and Honeybook, and enhancing client communication. The blend of practical advice and personal anecdotes creates relatable discussions geared toward empowering listeners to streamline their operations and regain control over their time. Unique aspects include specialized insights tailored for creative businesses and a host with extensive experience in business automation and workflow optimization.

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Recent guests on Business-First Creatives include:

1. Ina Jalil
2. Brittany Herzberg
3. Emilie Nutley
4. Christi Dorsey
5. Megan Smith
6. Emily Mathis
7. Emily Sterne
8. Angela Tan

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