Systems for Creatives with Amy Pearson

Send us Fan Mail Think working harder—or hiring help—is the only way to get your time back? Think again. In this episode, I’m sharing the real key to saving 10+ hours a week in your business (and spoiler: it’s not hustle or headcount—it’s clarity). We’ll talk about why mapping your process matters more than any fancy automation, how clarity helps you spot bottlenecks and wasted energy, and the sim...

Send us Fan Mail Your inbox shouldn’t implode with W-9 requests every December. We walk through a tiny, high‑leverage automation that sends clients your W9 at exactly the right moment and keeps that info easy to find all year. If you’ve ever re-sent W-9 forms in a week, this workflow will feel like a breath of fresh air. First, set up a single source of truth: a shared Google Drive or Dropbox fold...

Send us Fan Mail The leaves didn’t show up for our annual color ride, and that strange, seasonless moment became the perfect mirror for what so many creatives feel right now: the holidays are sprinting toward us, and the business isn’t ready. We talk candidly about what “not ready” really looks like—manual replies, scattered notes, contract chasing, late‑night admin—and why the real cost isn’t jus...

Send us Fan Mail Leads shouldn’t have to wait while your coffee brews. We break down three simple CRM upgrades that turn curiosity into booked clients with less stress and more consistency: instant lead replies that build trust, automatic follow-ups that respect busy lives, and ready-to-book proposals that collapse the gap between “great call” and “paid.” First, we show how an instant reply does m...

Send us Fan Mail Ever caught yourself thinking "I'm just disorganized" or "I'm bad at follow-through" in your creative business? That negative self-talk stops today. As a client experience strategist who once believed those same lies about myself, I'm here to reveal the game-changing truth: it's not you—it's your systems. Creative entrepreneurs everywhe...

Send us Fan Mail Forget everything you thought you knew about automation—it's time to bust the biggest myth holding back your creative business. Most entrepreneurs resist automating their client communications because they worry it will make them seem robotic or impersonal. The truth? When done right, automation actually makes your business feel more human, not less. Consider this startling s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Systems for Creatives podcast, I'm exposing the 6 most common mistakes I see creative entrepreneurs making with Dubsado that are costing them precious time each week. If you're tired of constantly chasing down client inquiries, creating proposals from scratch, juggling endless workflows, and hassling over late payments, this episode is for you. I b...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of Systems for Creatives, I'm thrilled to introduce you to my favorite client management system. I can’t wait for you to hear about how this system has transformed the way I, and many other creative entrepreneurs, run our businesses–in this Beginner’s Guide to Dubsado!  As someone who regularly sets up Dubsado for creative business owners, I break down...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to transforming your lead management process and watch your client bookings soar. Ever wondered how a simple, structured approach can prevent valuable leads from slipping through the cracks? Join me, Amy Gould, on the Systems for Creatives podcast as I unravel effective strategies for creative entrepreneurs to streamline their operations. Discover the power of h...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to preserve your energy while managing a bustling business? If you're working one-on-one with clients, you could save time and energy, by using a client scheduler. Discover the secret of crafting an ideal calendar that not only boosts your productivity but also sets you free from the draining effects of constant task-switching. We unravel the strategy behind...

Send us Fan Mail Does your client onboarding process feel haphazard and take a ton of time? Grab a cup of coffee and let's chat about ways to streamline it and take the drudgery out of it, so you can get back to serving your clients. In this episode, we're doing a deep dive into the significance of client onboarding for business success. I'll discuss how to streamline your onboardin...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to revolutionize how you manage your creative business? This episode promises to help you find the perfect moment for integrating a CRM into your business, even if you're just starting out. Discover why adopting a CRM early can be a game-changer, streamlining client management and preventing future chaos. We'll walk you through what a CRM is, its pivotal role in co...

Send us Fan Mail Listen, I know as a creative entrepreneur it's super easy to put off automating your business to get client work done, handle other day-to-day tasks, or chase a shiny object. (I'm so guilty of this! In fact, I've been putting off doing some automation upgrades in my own business... now that I've told you all that, I'm going to have to get after it.) Howeve...

Send us Fan Mail If you're still operating with the same systems and processes that you used when you start your business, it might be time to re-think things if you'd like to scale your business. Especially if you find yourself doing a ton of admin work instead of the things that light you up and inspire you as a creative entrepreneur. (AKA the thing you started your business to do in t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Systems for Creatives Podcast with Amy Gould. I'm really excited about this episode and I can't wait to dive right into everything that I've learned in the last three years of helping creative business owners to systemize and automate their businesses so they can work less, make more and wow clients. Before I dive into the awesome content that I'...