In this episode of the Systems and Workflow Magic podcast, Dolly DeLong interviews Heather Licey, a wedding and senior photographer, about the importance of financial systems for small business owners. Heather shares her expertise in managing business numbers and offers practical tips for setting up a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly rhythm for tracking income, expenses, independent contractors, and mileage. She emphasizes the significance of paying sales tax and maximizing tax write-offs. Heather also mentions her involvement in the Conquer community and her upcoming tax course.

Takeaways

• Setting up a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly rhythm for tracking income, expenses, independent contractors, and mileage is crucial for small business owners.
• Paying sales tax and maximizing tax write-offs are essential for managing business finances effectively.
• Heather Licey offers valuable resources, including spreadsheets, educational videos on YouTube, and a tax course to help business owners navigate financial systems.
• Heather Licey co-hosts the Conquer community, which provides support and education for photographers in their first one to three years of business.

Full Show Notes Here!

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SNAG Heather’s FREE resource, “The Tax-Prep System”  here

Instagram- @heather.marie.leicy

Website - https://heathermlphoto.com/

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by public speaker and coach Jessica Radsdall. She shares her inspiring journey from surviving a tragic car accident to becoming a motivational speaker and business scaling expert. Listen in as Jessica shares with us the importance of honing your message and how that can lead to business growth.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• How systems support speaking engagements and generate revenue
• The importance of refining your message
• And much more!

Full Show Notes Here!

Connect with Jessica Rasdall

Website - jessicarasdall.com

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Hey, friend! This week, we're doing things a little differently. In this episode, I am joined by copywriter Sage Polaris, who will interview me (I said things would be different this week) about my recent launch. I'm an open book this week. Listen in as we discuss what worked and what didn't on my most recent launch. Don't miss this one!

Interested in purchasing The Launch Bundle? You still have until June 1st, 2024: https://dollydelong.thrivecart.com/launch-bundle-197/

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• The value of evergreen products
• The value of doing a launch debrief
• Defining your target audience
• And much more!

Full Show Notes Here!

Connect with Sage Polaris

Website - sagepolaris.com

Instragram - @sagepolaris

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Thanks for joining us on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please:

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Today, I am joined by Abby Powell, the creative force responsible for the cohesive brand designs of Dolly DeLong Education and Dolly DeLong Photography. Join us as we dive into the significance of strategic branding and Abby's transition from computer science to brand design. We will also provide insights on achieving brand cohesion. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Practical advice for entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey
• The importance of consistency across all brand elements
• And much more!

Full Show Notes Here!

Connect with Abby Powell

Website - abbypowelldesigns.com

Instragram - @abbypowelldesigns

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Thanks for joining us on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please:

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I finally brought my bookkeeper on the podcast, and she did not hold back. If you've been avoiding your business finances, burying your head in the sand, or joking your way through money stress (guilty), this episode is your wake-up call wrapped in a warm hug.

Anamarie Knapp is the owner and CEO of Will & Abby Bookkeeping, a Nashville-based company that serves small, service-oriented, solo-owned businesses across the U.S. She has an MBA, QuickBooks certifications, and years of experience managing university-level budgets. She also happens to be one of my favorite photography clients turned financial right-hand. We sat down (on Tax Day, no less) to talk about budgeting, financial health, and why your numbers deserve the same attention you give your physical and mental health.

What you'll hear in this episode

-Why financial health is the missing piece most small business owners ignore

-The difference between reactive and proactive financial thinking (and why budgeting is a roadmap, not a report card)

-How to build a simple budget using two lists and zero fancy apps

-Why sitting down with your expenses is hard but necessary (especially as a solo business owner)

-How seasonal income swings can trick you into panicking

-And so much more!

Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode

▸ Read the full blog post that goes with this episode (that way, you get all the links mentioned): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/budgeting-tips-small-business-bookkeeper/

▸ Will & Abby Bookkeeping Website: https://www.willabbybookkeeping.com/

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💻 Website: https://www.willabbybookkeeping.com/

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Today, I'm joined by systems strategist and HoneyBook Pro; Dahlia Orth. We discuss the importance of implementing systems and workflows in business to cope with unexpected personal tragedies. Along with having solid SOPs, Dahlia outlines how having a community around her helped when she experienced a sudden loss.

➡️ Snag the much anticipated Systems & Workflow Magic Bundle (The Launch Edition) HERE: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-launch-bundle-kajabi

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Learn how having strong SOPs can help if (and when) tragedy strikes
• The importance of having a solid community
• And much more!

Full Show Notes Here!

Connect with Dahlia

Website - dahliaorth.com

IG- @dahlia.orth

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Thanks for joining us on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please:

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In this episode, Courtney McKay, a tech and automation specialist, joins me to discuss using Zapier and webhooks to automate business processes. Services like these are a game changer for automating and streamlining your business. Get ready to take notes, friend!

➡️ Snag the much anticipated Systems & Workflow Magic Bundle (The Launch Edition) HERE: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-launch-bundle-kajabi

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• How "zaps" (in Zapier) can streamline and automate your business
• Webhooks and how they can guide your customer's journey with event-based actions
• And much more!

Full Show Notes Here!

Connect with Courtney

Website - amsoftwareautomations.com

IG- @am.software.automations

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Create a System for your Marketing with ENJI here (get 15% OFF your first two months)

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Thanks for joining us on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please:

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Join me and my guest, brand strategist Grace Griffith, as we discuss the importance of brand strategy and messaging. We explore the concept of the voice of customer research and how it helps businesses understand their audience's needs and desires. Listen as we delve into creating a brand voice guide, which allows companies to establish consistency in their messaging. 

➡️ Snag the much anticipated Systems & Workflow Magic Bundle (The Launch Edition) HERE: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-launch-bundle-kajabi

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Determining your customer's voice is essential for finding your audience's needs and desires.
• The importance of organizing testimonials in different phases of marketing
• And much more!

Full Show Notes Here!

Connect with Grace

Website - gracemariegriffith.com

IG- @gracemariegriffith

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Today, I have Christy Hunter on the podcast to discuss the importance of SEO for businesses and provide tips on how to get started. We go over the need for businesses to be the Googled answer when someone is searching for a solution. Christy also shares her experience with SEO and how she turned a negative experience into an opportunity to help others.

➡️ Snag the much anticipated Systems & Workflow Magic Bundle (The Launch Edition) HERE: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-launch-bundle-kajabi

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• The importance of SEO for business owners
• How AI can help (but shouldn't replace) you come up with content ideas
• And much more!

Full Show Notes Here!

Connect with Christy

Website - seocoachingforcreatives.com

IG- @seocoachingforcreatives

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Thanks for joining us on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please:

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In this episode, I (Dolly) interview Amanda Rai, a photographer and business coach, about building an associate team for a photography business. Amanda discusses the need for an associate team, establishing a mission statement, legal and contractual considerations, recruiting and hiring, training and shadowing, cultivating a positive team culture, giving feedback, and opportunities for masterminds and mentoring. Amanda shares her personal experiences and strategies for successfully building and managing an associate team. This one is chock full of great tips (especially for my photographers out there)!

➡️ Snag the much anticipated Systems & Workflow Magic Bundle (The Launch Edition) HERE: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-launch-bundle-kajabi

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• The importance of a mission statement for your business
• Recruiting and hiring associates
• And much more!

Full Show Notes Here!

Connect with Amanda

Website - amandarai.com

IG- @itsamandarai

How To Start An Associate Team (Freebie): HERE

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Thanks for joining us on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please:

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