Episode 260

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18th Nov 2025

Workflow Overwhelm? Create These 3 Microsystems First

You’re never going to find time to fix your workflows — you have to make the time. And today, I’m giving you the exact place to start.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the three microsystems every creative needs before building a full workflow: your instant inquiry response, your five-minute booking proposal, and your booking confirmation email.

These simple assets become the anchor activities for your inquiry, booking, and onboarding workflows — and they’re the fastest way to build momentum (and confidence) inside your client experience.

If mapping workflows has ever felt overwhelming, unclear, or like something you’ll “get to eventually,” this episode shows you how to begin without building everything at once.

And if you want to build these microsystems with me, join the January Support Sprint inside CRM Blueprint at coliejames.com/blueprint.

Mentioned in this episode:

3 Must Have Elements in Each Client Communication

5 Workflows Every Photographer Needs

How to Create a 5-Minute Booking Process

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About the Podcast

Business-First Creatives

Every creative deserves to turn their craft into a business that brings them joy and profit. 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. Your host is Colie James, a Disney-loving family photographer, and filmmaker turned Workflow and Automations Guru who helps creative service providers automate their sh*t, reclaim their time and get back to living!