Business-First Creatives

Colie James
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Business-First Creatives Podcast

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. Crafting an Intentional Marketing Plan with Tayler Cusick-Hollman [Marketing with Intention Series]

    5 DAYS AGO

    Crafting an Intentional Marketing Plan with Tayler Cusick-Hollman [Marketing with Intention Series]

    Are you being intentional in your marketing? This week, we're kicking off a brand new series on the podcast all about marketing with intention. Our first guest, Tayler Cusick-Hollman joins us to help lay the foundation of intentionality with crafting a marketing plan. After watching entrepreneurs with small marketing budgets struggle, Tayler developed Enji, a marketing solution for small businesses. Listen in as she shares how to prioritize your marketing efforts, determine your channels, and market with intention! Today’s episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of different tools, making it hard to access the information they need to make critical decisions. That’s why I built the Client Hub Template for Airtable, to take the guesswork out of building your own! Shop Now > Mentioned in this Episode Click to Convert by Inkpot Creative Expanding Your Business through Virtual Summits with KP & Jessie of Inkpot Creative Connect with Tayler Website: enji.co Instagram: instagram.com/enji_co Facebook: facebook.com/enjimarketing Podcast: prettyokaypodcast.com/ Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCXUQ06KoBdHN91sFu-NSV4Q

    51 min
  2. Storytelling Trends You Should Implement Today with Akua Konadu

    SEP 5

    Storytelling Trends You Should Implement Today with Akua Konadu

    Are you using the power of storytelling in your business? Storytelling offers relatability and authenticity for connection with our audience, which builds trust. Storytelling strategist Akua Konadu joins us to share seven storytelling trends that you should implement into your marketing today! Today’s episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they’ll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you’ll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process. Listen Now >> Here are the highlights… 01:09 - The Power of Storytelling in Business 04:13 - Authenticity and Data in Storytelling 11:39 - Relatable and Everyday Stories 15:49 - Freedom in Storytelling 18:20 - Balancing Personal Sharing and Storytelling 18:53 - Embracing Authenticity in Business 20:33 - The Power of Micro Stories 26:24 - Interactive and Engaging Storytelling Mentioned in this Episode Creative Educator Conference Christina Torres Ashlyn Carter Reesa Teesa - Who the F Did I Marry? Case Study - Reesa Teesa The Six Schizophrenic Brothers Connect with Akua Podcast: podcast.honeybook.com Website: akuakonadu.com Instagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_ Youtube: youtube.com/@HoneyBook

    36 min

  3. AUG 26

    New School Year - New Possibilities

    In this episode, there are a few life and podcast updates 😉 The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From business advice with fellow entrepreneurs to sharing automation tips and tricks, Colie and her guests are sharing industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm.

    4 min
  4. Simplifying Systems for Creatives Using Airtable from Copywriter on Call

    AUG 20

    Simplifying Systems for Creatives Using Airtable from Copywriter on Call

    Send us a Text Message.Summer Sabbatical Series - Simplifying Systems for Creatives Using Airtable from Copywriter on CallEver wondered how automating your systems could help you create a more consistent experience for yourself and clients? Today I am sharing a guest episode I did for Sara Gillis' podcast, Copywriter on Call. We’re talking about our former lives as professors + everything related to automating client communications (with a personal touch, of course) to tracking the lifetime v...

    38 min
  5. How to Write Emails Your Clients Love Reading from Big Fun Content

    AUG 1

    How to Write Emails Your Clients Love Reading from Big Fun Content

    Send us a Text Message.Summer Sabbatical Series - Infusing Your Personality into Your Automations from Big Fun ContentDo you struggle with writing emails that don't bore you? Want to avoid sounding like a robot and write automated emails your clients LOVE reading? Well, you're in the right place my friend! Today I am sharing a guest interview I did for Deanna Seymour's podcast, Big Fun Content. This is definitely one of my favorite conversations about creating automated emails in your c...

    30 min
  6. Discover the Magic of Organizing with Airtable | Annemie Tonken

    JUL 29

    Discover the Magic of Organizing with Airtable | Annemie Tonken

    Send us a Text Message.In today's episode, we're diving into the world of Airtable with Colie James and Annemie Tonken, unraveling how this dynamic tool can streamline your business and simplify your life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by managing your team communication, marketing content, relevant client sales data and offers, get ready to hear how Airtable can tame the chaos in one centralized location!00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:29 Discovering Airtable06:41 How Annemie using Airtab...

    51 min
  7. How to Socially Sell on Instagram: the Magic of ManyChat Automations with Dayna Schaaf

    JUL 25

    How to Socially Sell on Instagram: the Magic of ManyChat Automations with Dayna Schaaf

    Send us a Text Message.Are you ready to automate you social media sales strategy? In today's episode, Dayna Schaaf joins us to discuss the power of ManyChat and automations for marketing. Listen in as we walk through setting up trigger words and automated responses in Instagram DMs and how they can help photographers efficiently handle client inquiries, build engaging waitlists, and provide instant gratification to potential clients.If you’ve tried setting up your Dubsado or Honeybook account...

    49 min
  8. Making the Switch from Quickbooks to Xero for Small Business Owners with Madison Brown

    JUL 18

    Making the Switch from Quickbooks to Xero for Small Business Owners with Madison Brown

    Send us a Text Message.Do you have a hate-hate relationship with Quickbooks? Yeah, not love hate, just hate. This is all too familiar with many small business owners who have to be involved in their own accounting needs. In today's episode, Madison Brown of Madison Dearly joins us to share why small business owners should consider making the switch to Xero for all of their accounting and bookkeeping needs! Listen in as she shares the benefits, ease of use, and integrations available!Today's e...

    40 min
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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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  • Creator
    Colie James
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    169
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Business-First Creatives | Colie James
  • Show Website
    Business-First Creatives

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