Dolly DeLong

The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast

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The Systems & Workflow Magic Podcast is hosted by Dolly DeLong, a Nashville-based family photographer and systems-driven marketing educator for family photographers. Are you a family photographer who wants to stay consistent with marketing, simplify your backend systems, and run your business with more structure and peace? This is the podcast for you. The show shares: Marketing systems for Instagram, email, and beyond — built for real family photographers with limited time and full seasons of life Backend business operations, workflows, SOPs, and repeatable routines that bring order and intent...

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Dolly DeLong

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Business

Podcast website

systemsandworkflowmagic.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

How to Plan a Digital Product Launch (Without the Last-Minute Panic) w/ Brooke Scott 25.01.2024

If you have been "planning" a digital product launch by opening 47 tabs and hoping for the best... this episode is your wake-up call (said with love, you amazing muggle). I sat down with Brooke Scott, an Operations and Integration Specialist with an MBA and lean process training, and she walked me through exactly how to take a launch from total chaos to a clear, structured plan. Brooke works with...

How to Use Google Ads to Your Advantage for the Next Launch of Your Business featuring Glenneth Reed 22.01.2024

If you have ever launched a digital product and wondered why nobody showed up to buy it, this episode is the wake-up call you did not know you needed. I'm sitting down with Google Ads and online marketing expert Glenneth Reed to talk about why your launch strategy might be missing a major piece: Google. We're breaking down how to set up tracking before you launch, why your sales page needs to show...

STOP Launching Without a Pre-Launch Plan w/ Kelly Sinclair 15.01.2024

You've built the offer, made the sales page, and you're ready to launch. But if you haven't been showing up and talking about your topic for weeks before the cart opens... you're going to feel like you're selling to an empty room. In this episode of the Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast, I'm sitting down with Kelly Sinclair, brand strategist and founder of Entrepreneur School, to break down her V...

How to Create Pre-Launch Content Using Story-Based Marketing (feat. Hayley Rissler) 08.01.2024

You built the thing. The course, the template, the membership, and the offer you know will help people. And then you announced it and... nothing. No buzz. No engagement. Just digital silence. Here's the thing most creative business owners miss: selling starts long before the cart opens. It starts with your pre-launch content . And in this episode, I'm sitting down with StoryBrand Certified Guide H...

How To Track Launch Metrics For Photographers 01.01.2024

Successful launches are not about luck. They are about data, and most family photographers running digital offers have zero system for tracking any of it. In this episode, I am joined by Carolyn O'Brien, a certified Online Business Manager and metrics specialist who has worked with hundreds of digital course creators and coaches to track, measure, and improve their launch performance. She is also...

BONUS EPISODE: Reflections of 2023 & Goals of 2024 (What Worked, Best Investments, Worst Investments, Personal Goals, etc.) 29.12.2023

In this bonus End Of Year (EOY) episode of The Systems & Workflow Magic Podcast (Unedited & Raw) I am sharing my EOY review thoughts on 2023! What worked in my business (best investments) A bad investment I made and what that taught me The best blessings of 2023 & how it impacted my business My future goals of 2024 (business + personal) And so much more This is a real and raw (and uned...

Marketing Workflow for Photographers: How to Build One That Works 25.12.2023

You have a workflow for inquiries. You have a workflow for client delivery. But do you have a marketing workflow? If the answer is "not really," this episode is about to change that. I'm sitting down with Tayler Cusick Hollman, marketing consultant and founder of Enji, to break down the two layers of a marketing workflow that most small business owners completely overlook. Tayler has spent nearly...

Pre-Launch Strategy Mistakes w/ Ash Chow 18.12.2023

If you have ever launched something and heard nothing but crickets, this one is going to hit home. In this episode, I'm sitting down with launch strategist and conversion copywriter Ash Chow to talk about the pre-launch strategy mistakes that quietly tank your sales before the cart even opens. Ash walks us through her signature POWER Framework and shows you exactly how to prime your audience so th...

How to Host a Profitable Webinar in Order to Impact Your Launch 11.12.2023

You built the offer. You wrote the emails. But your launch still feels like you are shouting into the void. What if the missing piece is a single free training that warms your audience up before the cart even opens? In this episode, I am sitting down with launch strategist Mara Kucirek to break down exactly how to host a profitable webinar or masterclass that grows your email list and converts att...

Pre-recorded launch strategy: how to sell without going LIVE 04.12.2023

What if you could run a full launch without ever going live? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Michelle Pontvert, a life-first business strategist based in Paris, France, to talk about her "not-so-live" launch method. Whether you watch this on YouTube or listen on the podcast, you are going to walk away with three strategies to pre-record your launch content, build real urgency without perfor...

TikTok for Photographers: Your Top-of-Funnel Launch Game Plan 27.11.2023

You know TikTok is a thing. You've heard it's where the people are. But does it actually have a place in your launch strategy, or is it just another platform begging for your attention? Spilling the tea in this episode: short-form video strategist Sarah Weiss is back on the podcast to break down exactly how to use TikTok during a launch period, including which features to use when your offer is li...

Why Your Launch Copy Isn't Working (and How to Fix It) w/ Emily Conley 20.11.2023

You already know your offer is good. But if you've ever stared at a blank doc wondering what to write, when to post, or why nobody seems ready to buy when you finally launch, this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. Copywriter Emily Conley of Emily Writes Well is back on the podcast (and on YouTube for the first time!) to break down the 3 phases of launch copy every creative business owne...

104: The Reality of What It's Costing You When You Decide Not to Implement Systems & Workflow into Your Business! 13.11.2023

When you think about what "cost" something has towards your business, I bet the first thing that comes to mind is that new software you just purchased. Or maybe that course that you just know will help take your business to the next level. That's not what I'm talking about today. In this episode, I'm going over the consequences not implementing proper systems and workflows on the backend of your b...

103: Repurposing Content to Maximize Your Brand's Reach with Minimal Effort featuring Angie McPherson 06.11.2023

Feeling the need to always post new content on social media can be exhausting. My guest today, Angie McPherson, is going to share with us how to get your time and your freedom back by repurposing and reposting your content in a more strategic system! Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: How to repurpose and repost every single piece of content strategically Her 5 pillars of content And muc...

102: A simple SEO strategy for Youtube featuring Rebekah Read (A Replay) 30.10.2023

Are you ready to take your online presence to the next level? Maybe you know SEO can be one of your most effective tools for driving website traffic and creating sales leads, but you need help getting started. In this episode, Rebekah Read of Rebekah Read Creative shares her own content creation and SEO strategy (and it feels like we should be paying for this strategy session!). If you are looking...

101: How to market your small business (as a team of ONE) when your personal battery levels are running LOW (featuring Caitlin Wilcox) 23.10.2023

What happens when your systematized schedule still has your battery running low? How do you market your business when you're a team of one and you just can't do the socials? My guest, Caitlin Wilcox, shares with us how she waits to market her small businesses based on her personal battery levels. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: When to take the opportunity to turn one post into many H...

100 Episodes In: My Honest Advice on Building Systems That Actually Work 16.10.2023

Episode 100 is a big milestone for me! I am so thrilled that I have been able to show up week after week to chat with you (and chat with other business owners) about all things Systems & Workflows. Thank you for taking this journey with me and I look forward to giving you all even MORE advice on how to streamline the backend of your business. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: The 5...

98: How to grow out your email list using Webinars featuring Stephanie Kase 02.10.2023

We all know that one of the key steps to growing your business is growing your email list. But you may be asking "How do I do that, Dolly? " Well, in this episode, I'm joined by Stephanie Kase who shares the power of Webinars and how they will help your email list grow and grow! Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: How she uses email marketing and Webinars to increase her sales Her formula...

97: Systems to Implement in Order to Grow Financially (Differences Between Bookkeepers and Accountants + So Much More!) 25.09.2023

What exactly is a bookkeeper and why do you need one for your business? In this episode, I'm joined by virtual bookkeeper and CFO for creative entrepreneurs, LoriAnn Kuntz, where where she gives us the reasons why having a bookkeeper will help bring more money into your business! Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: What exactly is the difference between an accountant and a bookkeeper? Whi...

96: Finding Strength as a business owner 3 Encouraging Bible Verses for Solo Business Owners 18.09.2023

So today’s episode is a bit different from the majority of my episodes and you may choose to skip this episode entirely, but honestly, I hope you will stick around mostly to be encouraged. It can feel like a discouraging time for small business owners right now, but I wanted to share with you some words of encouragement that help me get through rough times. Top reasons to listen to the entire epis...

95: 5 Strategies to Have a Top Ranking Podcast with Juliana Barbati 11.09.2023

If you are a podcaster, or even thinking about starting a podcast, DO NOT skip this episode featuring special guest Juliana Barbati. Juliana is a podcast launch & growth strategist with expertise in organic marketing, SEO, copywriting and monetization. Listen in and learn her 5 strategies to get more people listening to your podcast! Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Learn how to vi...

How to Host a High-Converting Virtual Summit w/ Krista Miller 04.09.2023

If you’re thinking about hosting a summit to grow your audience or launch your next offer, this episode is packed with strategies that are still incredibly relevant for 2025. Krista Miller breaks down the exact trends and systems you need to create a high-converting virtual summit that actually works in today's online space. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Hear why you should host you...

93: 5 Lessons I've Learned in 5 Years of Being a Full-Time Business Owner 28.08.2023

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly half of all businesses fail in the first five years. That's why I'm incredibly proud to be celebrating my fifth year in business in August 2023! To ring in this milestone anniversary, I'm looking back on my past five years in business and sharing five important lessons I've learned along the way. Thank you so much for your support and for be...

How to Get in Front of New Audiences and Grow Your Email List with Jamie Fisher 12.06.2023

Your email list is not growing because you keep reaching the same people over and over again — and today's guest is here to call that out and fix it. Photographer and business mentor Jamie Fisher of Jamie Fisher Collective is spilling the tea on how to get in front of fresh new audiences, why email marketing is the system behind it all, and exactly what to put into place so every new connection yo...

81: The Power of Storytelling in Email Marketing featuring Allea Grummert 05.06.2023

We've all heard that storytelling is a key component of email marketing, but how exactly do we make that happen? In this episode, Allea Grummert, an email marketing strategist and conversion copywriter is sharing her best tips for incorporating storytelling into email marketing without overthinking it or getting stuck along the way.  Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Find out why s...

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