What if your next five clients aren’t on Instagram, but actually sitting across from you at an in-person event? Tiffany Crenshaw is a former teacher turned photographer turned educator, and she’s sharing her unconventional but highly effective strategies for growing your email list in person. We’re talking QR codes at mom events, blog post reuse, and making real-world connections convert to real income.

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00:28 - Meet Tiffany Crenshaw

01:36 - The Importance of Email Marketing

05:45 - Growing Your Email List at In-Person Events

08:52 - Creating Effective QR Codes for Email Sign-Ups

17:42 - Analyzing Email Marketing Success

20:39 - Personal Follow-Up Strategies

21:13 - Importance of Email Open Rates

21:52 - Power of In-Person Connections

24:16 - Email Marketing Frequency

24:49 - Creating Engaging Email Content

27:33 - Educational Content in Emails

31:56 - Leveraging Blog Posts for Client Engagement

35:08 - Planning In-Person Events

Mentioned in this Episode

The Email Growth Club

Email Like You Mean It

Connect with Tiffany

Website: animalhouse-photography.com

Education: animalhouse-photography.com/for-photographers

Instagram: instagram.com/animalhousephotography

The first day of school hits different when your kid starts high school — and when you realize you don’t have to pack a lunch, drive carpool, or even set an alarm. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal peek into what this season looks like for me, how my work rhythm has evolved over the years, and why I’m fiercely protecting space on my calendar instead of filling it the minute more “free time” appears.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll get so much more done once the kids are in school,” this one’s your gentle nudge to pace yourself.

I almost made a catastrophic business move by shutting everything down. Thankfully, a conversation with my business bestie Sabrina helped me take a step back to assess. What started as a low-energy confession turned into a revelation about patience, energetics, and realigning offers with what lights me up, so we decided to bring it to the podcast.

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03:05 - Discussing Business Challenges

04:40 - Advice on Business Decisions

08:17 - Turning Points and Positive Changes

14:39 - Reevaluating Business Strategies

Mentioned in this Episode

Episode 152: Q3 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James

Shoot It Straight Podcast

Connect with Sabrina

sabrinagebhardt.com

instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Shoot It Straight Podcast

Let me just say it—July was fucking awesome. After a season of mostly behind-the-scenes content creation (and zero solo podcast episodes for all of 2024), I came back in a big way.

Inside this July Roundup episode, I’m taking you behind the curtain of the best month I’ve had in business since 2023. I’m walking through what worked, what I retired just as fast as I launched it, and how I’m thinking about client experience, visibility, and high-touch offers for the rest of 2025.

If you’ve ever needed permission to build in public, pivot mid-launch, or shut something down that was a good idea but isn’t your forever offer—this one’s for you.

Questions answered in this episode

✨ Where did Workflow Fast Pass go?

✨ What is Systems in Session and do you need it?

✨ How am I reframing the client experience conversation?

✨ Who am I excited to work with next?

✨ When is Systems in Session opening back up?

Systems in Session Waitlist

Workflow Fastpass Waitlist

Email Like You Mean It Sales Page

Maddie Peschong Episodes #1 #2 #3

Charge More Stress Less Webinar Replay

Sales Parade from Ceels Lockley

If you’ve ever opened ChatGPT, typed “write my blog post,” and cringed at the results—you’re not alone. This episode dives into what it really takes to build an AI tool that doesn’t sound like a robot.

Join me as I welcome back my friend Annemie Tonken from This Can't Be That Hard to talk about her deep dive into AI tools—yes, the same woman who once called blogging “too time-consuming” is now building AI-powered systems to help photographers blog better and faster. We go behind the scenes of her new blogging tool, how it’s changing the game inside her Consistency Club, and why “just being good at ChatGPT” isn’t enough.

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00:56 - Diving into AI Tools

04:34 - The Challenges and Potential of AI in Blogging

14:04 - Introducing Consistency Club

22:41 - Voice Notes for Storytelling

23:08 -The Role of AI in Content Creation

23:35 - Quality Over Quantity in Blogging

26:17 - Introducing Consistency Club's New Too

27:04 - Customizing and Finalizing Your Blog Post

35:36 - The Future of AI and Human Collaboration

Resources Mentioned

How Automated Processes Can Help Strengthen Client Relationships with Annemie Tonken

Expanding into Education with Annemie Tonken

The 4 Buyer Types and How to Sell to Each One with Courtney Fanning

Building Your Content Strategy with the Marketing Jar with Dayna Schaaf

Connect with Annemie

Annemie’s Podcast

Annemie’s Website

Annemie’s Instagram

Consistency Club

Summit

You don’t need to fix everything at once — but you do need to fix the thing that’s slowing you down.

In this episode, I’m walking you through the 3 essentials every creative business needs in their client experience and the 3 paths you can take to improve your systems based on your budget, time, and capacity.

Whether you’re ready to send better emails, book clients faster, or overhaul your entire process — this is how we find the right next step for you.

Links Mentioned

If you’re ready to improve your client experience but not sure where to start, head to coliejames.com/systems and listen to Fix It First — my private podcast that helps you figure out exactly what needs fixing first inside your client experience systems.

Want my eyes on your actual process? You can book a full Client Experience Audit at coliejames.com/audit.

If your proposal is the weak link, grab the five-minute booking Proposal Template at coliejames.com/dubsado-proposal-templates.

For those of you struggling with what to say and when, grab my free email writing guide Emails That Convert at coliejames.com/emails.

Or dive deeper with the full course, Email Like You Mean It, at coliejames.com/email.

And if you're ready to build your client experience systems from start to finish, you can either DIY with the CRM Blueprint at coliejames.com/crm-blueprint or join me for a more supported experience inside Systems in Session at coliejames.com/systems-in-session.

I am popping in with a short solo today.

If you have a moment, and want to give me a birthday present, leave a review for this podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts ❤️

Accessibility isn't sexy—but it's essential. Erin Perkins of Mabely Q joins us to talk about something most business owners haven't truly considered: accessibility in the client experience. Erin is a powerful advocate and educator who teaches entrepreneurs how to make their businesses more inclusive without overhauling everything at once.

From websites to emails to podcasts, we unpack practical, doable ways to start making your content and services more accessible today. Erin’s success framework will help you identify one area to focus on and give you a clear, manageable path forward.

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00:28 - Meet Erin

02:08 - Starting with Accessibility: Where to Begin

04:09 - Tools for Website Accessibility

10:31 - The Importance of Alt Text and SEO

17:34 -Email Marketing and Accessibility

20:32 - Email Formatting Tips for Better Readability

21:06 - Importance of Mobile-Friendly Emails

23:07 - Accessibility Features on iPhone

24:22 - Avoiding Overlays on Websites

24:55 -Making Podcasts and Videos Accessible

25:48 - Editing AI Transcripts for Accuracy

27:36 - Sharing Transcripts with Your Audience

28:25 - Best Practices for Podcast Transcripts

31:20 -Integrating Accessibility into Your Workflow

Mentioned in this Episode

Headings Map

Color Buddy

She Knows Alt Text AI Tool

Podcast Workshop

Connect with Erin

mabelyq.com

instagram.com/mabely_q

I thought I’d nailed my warm-up offer.

Sales page created in less than 3 hours.

Sold a few during my Sales Parade.

Two weeks later? I pulled it.

In this episode, I’m sharing why I retired a brand new offer, what’s staying in my ecosystem, and how I’m realigning everything around the 3 essentials of a client experience that actually converts.

Rethinking your entry offer too? This pivot might be exactly what you need to hear.

LINKS MENTIONED:

→ Book a Client Experience Audit: https://coliejames.com/audit

→ Grab the Proposal Template: https://coliejames.com/proposal-template

Launch Your Own Way from Kelsey McCormick of Coming Up Roses

Sales Parade with Ceels Lockley (aff link)

Creating an Irresistible Warm-Up Offer - Sold Out Offers Podcast with Ceels Lockley

You're Entry Level Offer Isn't Just Cute - It's Crucial - Lazy Business Podcast with Emylee Williams and Jess Eley

Ready to finally hit publish on that Facebook ad you've been scared to run? Facebook Ad strategist Jana Bishop joins us to make paid ads feel accessible. We explore how creatives and online business owners can start testing ads for just $1 a day, why warm audiences should be your first target, and how to know if your offer is ready for paid promotion.

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00:28 - Meet Jana Bishop

01:31 - Jana's Journey into Ads

03:54 - The Power of Ads and Organic Marketing

07:54 - Getting Started with Ads: Tips and Strategies

14:30 - Understanding Audiences: Cold vs. Warm

21:24 - Crafting Effective Ad Copy for Different Audiences

24:15 - The Importance of Testing in Ad Campaigns

25:45 - Understanding the Importance of Creative and Copy in Ads

26:12 - Setting Up and Testing Traffic Campaigns

27:13 - Analyzing Ad Performance and Metrics

28:17 - Clarifying Traffic vs. Sales Campaigns

30:56 - The Role of Organic Sales in Ad Success

33:10 - Ads for High-Ticket vs. Low-Ticket Offers

36:22 - The Power of Retargeting and Email Marketing

Mentioned in this Episode

• creativeeducatorconference.com

Connect with Jana

• janabishop.com
• instagram.com/thejanabishop