Business-First Creatives

Colie James
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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, reclaim their time and get back to living! 

  1. How You Can Maximize Your Email List for Black Friday ft. Flodesk with Dawn Richardson

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    How You Can Maximize Your Email List for Black Friday ft. Flodesk with Dawn Richardson

    Are you ready to seriously level up your email marketing this Black Friday season? I sat down with Dawn Richardson from Flodesk, where we unpack everything from plan changes to new automation features, and why now is the time to leverage your email list. Listen in as we explore the integration options available, how you can use ManyChat to grow your email list, and what features to take advantage of within Flodesk to make the most of your Black Friday campaigns! Find It Quickly 00:24 - Meet Dawn Richardson 01:08 - Flodesk Unlimited Plan Changes 04:15 - Cost Comparison and Feature Needs 06:37 - Exploring Flodesk's New Features 09:40 - Integrations with Other Platforms 13:22 - ManyChat Integration Benefits 17:05 - Flodesk Checkout Capabilities 20:04 - - Upcoming Features and Payment Plans 20:51 - Checkout Platform Benefits 21:42 - Selling Digital Products for Photographers 24:46 - Engagement Strategies with Polls 26:41 - Google's Algorithm Changes and Email Engagement 32:09 - Black Friday Email Marketing Tips Mentioned in this Episode Flodesk - Get 50% Off Your First Year Kit Thrivecart Episode 106: Beyond Discounts - 3 Alternatives for Creating an Awesome Black Friday Offer Connect with Dawn Flodesk - Get 50% Off Your First Year @itsdawnrichardson techsavvycreative.com

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  2. How Booked-Out Service Providers Scale with Productization with Emylee Williams

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    How Booked-Out Service Providers Scale with Productization with Emylee Williams

    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 Quickly 00:24 - The Struggle Beyond Success 00:46 - Meet Emylee Williams 01:56 - Understanding Productization 04:06 - The Importance of Results 07:50 - Defining Your Offer Ecosystem 11:32 - Identifying Level 10 Clients 15:11 - Maximizing Lifetime Client Value 20:10 - The Journey of Offer Refinement 21:59 - The Importance of Workflows 23:14 - The Blueprint Launch 23:46 - The Value of Complete Systems 24:39 - Communication and Workflow Effectiveness 27:38 - The Joy of Client Success 31:25 - Productization in Photography 40:52 - Register for the Webinar Mentioned in this Episode Sell the Damn Service: Ep 12 with Colie JamesAnnemie's Business Model QuizProductized Services Framework Webinar on November 11th, 2025 Connect with Emylee Website: soldoutservices.comInstagram: instagram.com/emyleesaysYoutube: youtube.com/@EmyleeWilliamsPodcast: soldoutservices.com/podcast

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    Why I’m Focusing on Dubsado for Photographers (and How It’s Simplifying My Business)

    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, November 12th at noon MT. If you’re a photographer who’s tired of chasing new leads, you probably don’t need more inquiries — you just need smarter systems that help you book, rebook, and retain the clients already sitting in your inbox. 👉 Save your free seat at coliejames.com/revenue

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  4. Using Human Design to Transform Your Business Strategy with Breanna Owen

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    Using Human Design to Transform Your Business Strategy with Breanna Owen

    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 way I do, and how I can leverage this information to transform my business strategy. Find It Quickly 00:24 - Getting My Birth Time for My Human Design Reading 01:07 - The Human Design Journey 02:49 - Discovering the Manifester Type 07:11 - Applying Human Design in Business 11:29 - Embracing the Manifester Energy 17:34 - Guilt Motivation and Leadership 23:50 - Exploring Other Human Design Types 24:11 - Understanding Generators in Business 26:20 - The Role of Business Coaches 29:30 - Human Design and Ideal Audience 30:17 - Profile Lines and Their Impact 32:54 - Marketing Strategies Based on Human Design Connect with Breanna owenyourmark.com instagram.com/owenyourmark

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  5. Systems in Session: How We Built a Luxury Client Experience Inside HoneyBook with Kelly Bullock

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    Systems in Session: How We Built a Luxury Client Experience Inside HoneyBook with Kelly Bullock

    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 care and consistency than cost or extras. If you’ve ever wondered how to automate without losing the personal touch, this one’s for you. What You’ll Hear: 00:00 How Systems in Session started with a podcast idea 03:10 How Kelly was using Honeybook before CRM Blueprint and Systems in Session 06:30 Balancing two careers and a high-touch experience 10:13 How we built automations that still feel human 17:00 Why we redid her automations right after building them 20:30 Should you hire before or after you build your systems? 24:00 Redefining what “luxury” really means 28:20 How systems gave her time back for life and family Mentioned in This Episode: → Systems in Session — 2 spots left to lock in 2025 rates → Connect with Kelly - kellybullockphotography.com/mentoring → Root to Rise Mastermind with Sabrina Gebhardt

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  6. Should You Ditch Your CRM?

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    Should You Ditch Your CRM?

    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 to streamline your backend and build a client experience that runs like clockwork. There are 2 spots left for Q1 to lock in a 2025 price. Want personalized feedback on your current client experience instead? Book a Client Experience Audit.

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  7. Business Bestie Chat Q4 - 2025 with Sabrina Gebhardt

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    Business Bestie Chat Q4 - 2025 with Sabrina Gebhardt

    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 Quickly How the Business Bestie Chat works (48) Sabrina’s Q3 review (3:40) Colie’s Q3 review (10:48) What’s coming up for Sabrina in Q4 (25:40) What’s coming up for Colie in Q4 (36:05) Wrapping up the Q4 Business Bestie Chat (47:49) Mentioned In This Episode: Episode 152 Q3 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/152-q3-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-james Connect with Sabrina: Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist Connect with Colie: Systems In Session: coliejames.com/systems-in-session Email Like You Mean It: coliejames.com/email-like-you-mean-it

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    Before You Automate, Communicate - Challenge Recap

    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, this is your reminder: start with the words first. Then build the systems to match. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why automation can’t fix unclear or inconsistent communicationHow better emails lead to better workflows (not the other way around)The simple exercise from the Glow-Up Challenge that revealed hidden touchpointsHow rewriting a few key emails can instantly strengthen your client experienceThe real magic behind combining Email Like You Mean It + Systems in Session 🔗 Links Mentioned:Watch the Client Email Glow-Up Challenge ReplaysJoin Email Like You Mean ItJoin the Systems in Session Waitlist

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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, reclaim their time and get back to living! 

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    Colie James
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