
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 f... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 264 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MarketingBusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

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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!
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!!!
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,
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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
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This podcast provides actionable insights and strategies designed to help creative professionals transform their practices into successful and profit-generating businesses. With an emphasis on systems and automation, the host engages in candid conversations with various experts to explore topics such as client experience, workflow optimization, and business scaling, ensuring listeners gain the tools necessary to streamline their operations without sacrificing the joy of their craft. Notable for its practical approach, the podcast also highlights success stories of guests who have implemented these strategies, reinforcing a community-centric ethos among service providers eager to identify and tackle the unique challenges they face in their f... more
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