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. The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Co...
Sep 13, 2023•44 min•Ep. 96
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 to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a bu...
Sep 11, 2023•49 min•Ep. 95
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 expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you jo...
Sep 07, 2023•44 min•Ep. 94
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 his earliest weddings. The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expe...
Aug 31, 2023•43 min•Ep. 92
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 industry trends and resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm....
Aug 29, 2023•10 min•Ep. 91
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 resources, along with a little bit of sarcasm....
Aug 21, 2023•10 min•Ep. 90
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 is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for...
Aug 20, 2023•37 min•Ep. 89
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 to the influential role of social media, we'll uncover the fascinating story of how Barbie has captiv...
Aug 14, 2023•40 min•Ep. 87
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! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they'll hear from you...
Aug 10, 2023•45 min•Ep. 86
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 Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she disc...
Aug 03, 2023•44 min•Ep. 85
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 of 7 to your business and marketing efforts. The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you...
Aug 02, 2023•47 min•Ep. 84
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 brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how to build...
Jul 23, 2023•33 min•Ep. 82
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 Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie...
Jul 23, 2023•42 min•Ep. 81
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 Colie each week as she discusses how to build a business that brings you joy and a paycheck! From bus...
Jul 23, 2023•42 min•Ep. 80
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 on in your search engine optimization. The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM...
Jul 22, 2023•52 min•Ep. 79
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/challenge Simple SEO Series is happening here on the podcast July 24-27th 🎉 The Business-First Creati...
Jul 20, 2023•5 min•Ep. 78
Magic of Automated Emails Webinar (YouTube Live Recording) 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 🎉 Amanda Warfield's Episode on Business-First Creatives Amanda Warfield's Episode on Create a Better Course with Mara Kucirek The Business-First Creatives Podcast is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discu...
Jul 18, 2023•8 min•Ep. 77
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 to register. By dedicating just one hour each day to this challenge, you can free up a minimum of 1...
Jul 13, 2023•27 min•Ep. 76
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 is brought to you by CRM and Dubsado expert Colie James. Join Colie each week as she discusses how t...
Jul 11, 2023•11 min•Ep. 75
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 templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to ...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 74
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 listening, please head over to the Best, Regards podcast for Part II of this series. Listen to Part 2 on the Stay ...
Jul 03, 2023•50 min•Ep. 73
Being a business owner comes with a lot of responsibilities and strategy for success—one thing we often overlook is finding a balance of creativity. In today's episode, Tenley Clark joins us to share why it's important to nurture your creativity and find the time to keep creating for yourself! Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames.com/episode-072/ Today's episode is brought to you by my DIY Dubsado Template Shop ! In this shop, you can purchase the email, form, and workflow template...
Jun 29, 2023•28 min•Ep. 72
I love a good road trip! As a child, my family and I would drive an RV from Dallas, TX to Hampton Beach, NH every summer to enjoy the water, sand, and fried dough (IYKYK). So when Annemie mentioned her idea of a virtual business road trip, where you get an awesome business tip from several amazing photography podcast hosts, I JUMPED at the chance. Each host has given you an easily digestible tip and a freebie to access if you would like to learn more. Enjoy! The Business-First Creatives Podcast ...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 71
Send us a Text Message. Opening a photography studio had been on LaJune's vision board for years before she ever opened BLK STRY Studio. She knew it was part of her journey to living out her purpose. In today's episode, LaJune King joins us to share how she found her perfect studio, what she invested to make it her dream, and why it was important to create a space for people of color to be seen. Today's episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an ...
Jun 22, 2023•42 min•Ep. 70
Send us a Text Message. I want to invite you to hop on over to Episode 43 of the Shoot it Straight podcast with Sabrina Gebhardt, where we chatted all about the looming recession and how we can position our businesses for success. Listen on Apple or Spotify 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 ...
Jun 19, 2023•5 min•Ep. 69
Motherhood can change the way you do business—we're talking about the good ways it does in today's episode! Amy Sanusi joins us to share how a move, motherhood, and a shift in business model changed the way she did business. Listen in as Amy shares how implementing a revenue on repeat membership service allowed her to better navigate motherhood and business! 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...
Jun 15, 2023•43 min•Ep. 68
Everywhere you turn now you see chatter about new AI apps and features added to software you are already using. Have you tried any out for your business? I would LOVE to hear about it 😍 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 in...
Jun 14, 2023•8 min•Ep. 67
Have you grown and scaled your business by hiring contractors or employees? In today's episode, Angelica Pompy joins us to share how she claims the role of CEO in her business, what her journey of hiring has looked like, and how she's growing her brand. 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 shar...
Jun 08, 2023•40 min•Ep. 66
Real talk: what is the goal for growing your audience? It's bigger than saying "I have 10k followers on Instagram". In today's episode I am talking about my current efforts to grow my audience and 4 questions you should ask yourself before you focus on growing yours! 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 entrepr...
Jun 06, 2023•16 min•Ep. 65
Marketing doesn't come natural to many of us, especially when we have to consider strategies that will convert. In today's episode, Fiona Margo joins us to share how thoughtful marketing strategies that will create connection and trust with your audience, while allowing you to market with confidence! Listen in as she share's her hot take on ideal customers, how early you should start marketing for a project, and how often you should be posting! Review the show notes and transcript at coliejames....
Jun 01, 2023•41 min•Ep. 64
