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Client Experience and Workflow Strategies for Photographers

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Before you spend another minute trying to piece together your client experience systems with Google and YouTube...

Tired of systems that let you down and make you feel overwhelmed?

This podcast takes a no-BS approach to put the business first, ensuring your creative business is profitable rather than an expensive side-hustle.

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Easy to implement program for creatives to help you get your shit together and finally eliminate the administrative stress of booking clients, in less than 10 days in either Dubsado or Honeybook 😉

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For creatives who are done overthinking every email and just want client communication that works — the first step toward a streamlined, high-touch client experience.

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Full-On System Glow-up or a few quick fixes...

A done-with-you experience for photographers who are tired of winging it on the backend. I give you the strategy, structure, and support to streamline your systems—so you can implement with confidence and finally run your business like a pro.

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Ready to create a client experience that wows—while saving you time, but not sure where to begin?

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I’ll review your client experience to uncover gaps and opportunities, helping you design systems that work better for both you and your clients.

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Dubsado Certified Specialist,

my superpower is making complicated shit simple, particularly with regards to systems strategy + automations for photographers.

I'm Colie James:
Your Systems Professor

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"This made me fall in love with Airtable! I've only used it in very basic ways - I LOVEEEE how everything is linked and you designed this so well and have truly thought of EVERYTHING. Best 9$ I've spent in a long time."

Kara Duncan

Blog Writer & SEO Strategist

"Your workflows plus form templates allowed me to spin the whole thing up in under 2 hours. The icing on the cake was when a recent inquiry said the whole process from inquiry to booking felt polished and reassuring, as a fellow small biz owner she really appreciated that. So your templates quite literally paid for themselves 💕"

Olivia L

Google Ads Strategist

"The Workflow Templates were very easy to customize! It included things that I didn't even know Dubsado could do! "

Fran Dickenson

Portrait Photographer

"I save SO much time sending out all of the details in the proposal: what to expect the day of the session, styling tips, the invoice and contract... everything is in one spot. Makes it so easy and fast for clients to book and pay the session retainer."

sarah drewry

Portrait Photographer

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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.

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.

From how to provide a referral-worthy client experience to automation and revenue streams you'll find everything you need to become a more successful creative entrepreneur. Plus, you'll also uncover how to bring it all together in a way that brings you joy.

Tune in and join me (Colie!) as I chat to fellow creative entrepreneurs over a latte or cocktail. Business strategy or life lessons... we keep it real! 

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