Business-First Creatives: Client Experience & Systems for Service Providers

The Business-First Creatives Podcast is usually brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. But this week, she is being interviewed by her business bestie Sabrina Gebhardt, of the Shoot It Straight podcast. A lot has changed for all of us in the last few years and in this episode Sabrina and Colie take a deep dive into how her business has pivoted from pre-pandemic times.  If you've...

So you are READY to market, ask for the sale, and be visible on all your platforms... what tools can you use to create and manage the content?  In today's solo episode I chat about my favorite 3 tools for content creation and management ✨ Canva ✨ Descript ✨ Metricool I didn't talk about Airtable, but really that is where I house a lot of the planning for the content.  I have a WHOLE e...

Does it surprise you to hear this podcast is my MAIN visibility activity for my business 😉  In today's solo episode I chat about how I come up with the content I share on this podcast. ✨ How I invite guests ✨ How I build the monthly series topics ✨ How I pivot the content as needed Mentioned in this episode Episode 6 - Expanding Into Education with Annemie Tonken Episode 12 - Pick Your Pa...

Are you creating blog content that is compelling for your brand? In today's episode, Kate Wark highlights the power of blogging as a tool for photographers to rank higher in search engines while also fostering a sense of community within the content and enhancing her client relationships. Listen in as she shares invaluable insights on how photographers can create content that resonates with their...

Have you leveraged LinkedIn for our business? If you serve other businesses, you should be! In today's episode Tania Bhattacharyya joins us to explain why LinkedIn is the perfect place to market your brand and business, how it's changed and grown over the years, and tips for getting the most benefit out of the platform. Plus, she's sharing how you can be lazy on LinkedIn yet still be successful. T...

Does creating Instagram content that consistently tells your audience what you do feel impossible? In today's episode, Deanna Seymour joins us to share why a static Instagram 9-grid might be the right fit for you! Listen in as she shares what a 9-grid is, what you should include in it, and how you can customize your 9-grid strategy to work for you! The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought t...

Building a social media marketing strategy that works for you takes time, especially if you aren't creating it to be sustainable. In today's episode, Andréa Jones joins us to discuss how you should approach your social media marketing strategy, why you should use the 80/20 rule, and which platform you should focus on first! The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado...

How are you marketing your photography business? In today's episode, Dan Moyer joins me to compare the benefits of active versus passive marketing, and which one will lead to more success in the long-term. Listen in as he shares why he's played into his strengths and focused on relationships and referral marketing in his own photography business, which has led to him still getting referrals from h...

We've talked SO much about marketing this month... what's your plan going forward? 😉 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 ind...

In this episode there are a few life and business 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 resource...

When motherhood meets business, many parents are hesitant to consider homeschooling due to the responsibilities that come along with it. Carly Kewley loved the idea of spending time with her kids while also running her business, which made homeschooling an ideal setup. In today's episode, she's sharing how she balances business, homeschooling her kids, and maintaining her own life! Today's episode...

In today's episode, we are joined by the incredible Marissa Garcia to delve into the world of branding and marketing through the lens of one of the most iconic brands of all time: Barbie. We'll be exploring the power of Barbie's brand strategy, its longevity since 1959, and the secret behind its success in staying relevant in today's ever-changing world. From embracing creativity and consistency t...

Clarity through storytelling is powerful when it comes to cultivating your brand. In today's episode, Annie Franceschi joins us to share why your story matters for your business, how you can sell better when you're connected to and trusted by your audience, and why branding is important in streamlining your business. Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! A...

Making big pivots and shifts in your business can be intimidating. My dear friend Posy Quarterman has spent the last year making major changes—from opening a studio and exploring new services to taking ownership of an entire conference herself. In today's episode, she's sharing all about what this has looked like, including he struggles and successes that came out of it. The Business-First Creativ...

As much time and energy as you're pouring into your marketing efforts, are you considering the rule of 7? While the rule of 7 may be slightly outdated, the idea that an audience needs to see messaging many times before making a decision still rings true. In today's episode, Dayna Schaaf joins us to discuss the differences between advertising, marketing, and selling, plus how you can apply the rule...

Your website's content and keywords might be optimized for search engines, but have you built out an SEO strategy that Google will like? In today's episode, Melissa Arlena joins us to share how you should plan your keywords, best practices for SEO, and what tools you should be using (including AI). The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join C...

Send us a Text Message. In order to have a valuable and thoughtful optimized search engine strategy, you have to connect the dots between the content and the technical aspects of your website. In today's episode, Samantha Mabe joins us to share what that looks like from her perspective as a web designer where she has an intentional focus on on-page SEO. The Business-First Creatives Podcast is...

As we wrap up our Simple SEO Series, in today's episode, we're highlighting the value of case studies. Brittany Herzberg joins us to share how she shifted from a massage therapist to an SEO and case study copywriter. Listen in as she shares how your case studies can share your process, connect with your audience, and allow them to see themselves as your client, while also optimizing your SEO. The...

Search Engine Optimization doesn't come naturally to us all, but it is something that we should be prioritizing as business owners. The best approach is through simple SEO and understanding the basics you need to make sure your website is being crawled by Google. In today's episode, Erin Ollila joins us to discuss the value of SEO, understanding keyword strategies, and what you should be focusing...

Woke up inspired with a parenting analogy to use in my Day 3 training on Automating Your Print Sales. If you think about your clients like your children, you won't think twice about having to remind them over and over again about the products you offer and why they should buy them 😂 Automate Your Sales (FREE 3-Day Challenge) This is happening July 18, 19, 20th. Grab your seat at coliejames.com/ch...

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Attention all photographers! Are you ready to reclaim 10 hours a week in your business? If so, I've got great news for you. Today, registration opens for my FREE 3-day challenge, Automate Your Sales. Mark your calendars for July 18th, 19th, and 20th because that's when the challenge will take place. Interested? Keep listening for all the juicy details and then head over to coliejames.com/challenge...

It's my BIRTHDAY month and I have a lot of exciting goodies for you! Magic of Automated Emails (Dubsado Webinar on 7/12 at 10am MT) Grab your FREE seat coliejames.com/magic Automate Your Sales (FREE 3-Day Challenge) This is happening July 18, 19, 20th. Grab your seat at coliejames.com/challenge Simple SEO Series is happening here on the podcast July 24-27th 🎉 The Business-First Creatives Podcast...

The Business-First Creatives Podcast is usually brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. But THIS week she is in the hotseat while Erin Ollila, host of the Talk Copy to Me podcast, interviews her.  If you've tried setting up your Dubsado account, yet aren't actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint . My course includes t...

The client experience consists of every interaction your business has with your audience and possible clients before & after they inquire about your services.  In this episode, I chat with copywriter and Chief Creative Officer Christina Torres of Run & Tell That about how to create messaging that connects with your clients on the front-end and back-end of your business.  After li...