In this episode, we’re continuing the conversation about all things Dubsado. As a Dubsado expert and family/branding photographer, one of the most common questions I receive is about the difference between a DIY Dubsado set up versus a Done For You set up. Taking the time to understand the difference and decide which option is best for you is so important. I am so excited to share all the information I can to help you streamline your systems and find new freedom in your business. 

The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.

Are you struggling to convert your inquiries? Maybe your contact form is simply an afterthought on your website that doesn't attract your ideal client. It's time to level up your lead capture form by creating a contact form that WOWS. Your client experience starts all the way back at the contact form level.

Join this free video training with a behind-the-scenes look at how I've built my contact form, along with my system that teaches you how to not get ghosted!

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Dubsado is an all-in-one business management tool that allows you to send contracts and invoices, handle project management, create questionnaires and other forms, manage bookkeeping, track your time, send and receive emails and SO much more... all from ONE place.

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How to Create a Contact Form that Wows

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Today we are continuing the conversation about utilizing Dubsado in your creative business. In this episode, I’m sharing with you some baby steps that you can take to start automating your workflows.

As a Dubsado expert and family/branding photographer, I have seen the power in automating your business, and how it will save you so much time and energy. I’m making sure to include a few ways that you can automate your workflow today without losing the personal feeling in your client touch-points. 

The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools, and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.

Are you struggling to convert your inquiries? Maybe your contact form is simply an afterthought on your website that doesn't attract your ideal client. It's time to level up your lead capture form by creating a contact form that WOWS. Your client experience starts all the way back at the contact form level.

Join this free video training with a behind-the-scenes look at how I've built my contact form, along with my system that teaches you how to not get ghosted!

Check Out the Training >>

Links Mentioned

Try Dubsado & Get 30% Off Your First Month or Year

How to Create a Contact Form that Wows

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It's time to dive into a rather controversial debate… Honeybook vs. Dubsado. Joining me in this conversation is my friend Caitlyn Gray of Systems and Strategy! Caitlyn works with female-owned businesses to fail-proof their business strategy and set up their tech so that everything runs with ease. She is also both a Honeybook and Dubsado expert, so I am so excited to have her on to chat with me today. We are discussing the differences between the two platforms, who should use each of them, and a handful of things to consider when you’re deciding which CRM to use for your business. 

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Are you taking advantage of a CRM tool like Dubsado in your business? Over the next eight weeks, I'll be diving into topics related to Dubsado, why you should use it, and how it works! In today's episode, I'll be introducing you to Dubsado and my top four reasons as to why I love it!

The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools, and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.

If you're struggling to convert your inquiries? Maybe your contact form is simply an afterthought on your website that doesn't attract your ideal client. It's time to level up your lead capture form by creating a contact form that wows. Your client experience starts all the way back at the contact form level.

Join this free video training with a behind the scenes look at how I've built my contact form, along with my system that teaches you how to not get ghosted!

Check Out the Training >>

Dubsado is is an all-in-one business management tool that allows you to send contracts and invoices, handle project management, create questionnaires and other forms, manage bookkeeping, track your time, send and receive emails and SO much more... all from ONE place.

Try Dubsado >>

Links Mentioned

Try Dubsado

Dubsado Toolkit for Creatives

How to Create a Contact Form that Wows

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Are you legally legit in your business? In my own experience, I've seen how important contracts can be in the process of growing your business. So today I'm sharing three reasons why you need to incorporate contracts into your creative business. Plus I'm even sharing my favorite place to grab contracts—The Legal Paige Contract Shop. If you’re on the fence about purchasing a contract for your business, now is the time to get on it. 

The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools, and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.

Today's episode is brought to you by The Legal Paige Contract Shop, my go-to shop for all things legal in my business! Plus, if you're listening to this episode during the week it airs, the shop is currently running their biggest sale of the year! That's right, from May 23- 26, 2022, you can find contracts for up to 40% off! Don't wait, because the best sales happen at the start of the week:

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Review the full show notes and transcript at dollydelongphotography.com/podcast

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Welcome to another episode of The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! Today we are discussing all the systems and workflows you can set up to create and maintain a magnetic website presence. I am so excited to be chatting with website designer Elizabeth McCravy. Elizabeth has designed so many beautiful Showit website templates, and has the best tips for keeping your website up to date to better connect with your target audience. 

The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.

Creating strategic content that serves your audience and grows your business is time-consuming. I've created a free content creation guide and checklist. In this guide to content batching, I'm sharing how I create 30 days of content in just 3 days, plus my Trello board and batching checklist!

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Review the full show notes and transcript at dollydelongphotography.com/podcast

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Elizabeth’s Free Gift: Seven Essentials For A High-Converting Coaching Website

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Break Through Brand Podcast

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Welcome to another episode of The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! Today you will get to hear a little bit of wisdom from my past mastermind leader, Kat Schmoyer. Kat is a creative business owner, an integrator, and owns her own wedding planning business (she does a lot!). I am so pumped to have her on the show today to chat about all things masterminds, and why you should consider joining one or even creating one of your own. Kat has some incredible knowledge to share about the systems and workflows necessary to sustain a successful mastermind in your business. 

The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.

Creating strategic content that serves your audience and grows your business is time-consuming. I've created a free content creation guide and checklist. In this guide to content batching, I'm sharing how I create 30 days of content in just 3 days, plus my Trello board and batching checklist!

Grab the Guide >>

Review the full show notes and transcript at dollydelongeducation.com/podcast

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Kat’s Free Gift

Kat's Mastermind

Connect with Kat ⬇️

Kat's Website

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Kat's Youtube

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Welcome to another episode of The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! You are all in for a treat because I have my magical VA, Kristina Dowler, on the podcast today. She is truly a wizard and the mastermind behind my blogs. She has so much knowledge to share, especially if you want to set up a system and workflow for yourself in blogging. I am so excited to dive in with her on all the ways you can be strategic with your blog to support and grow your business. 

The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools, and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.

Creating strategic content that serves your audience and grows your business is time consuming. I've created a free content creation guide and checklist. In this guide to content batching, I'm sharing how I create 30 days of content in just 3 days, plus my Trello board and batching checklist!

Grab the Guide >>

Mentioned in Today's Episode

Freebie, 10 Tips to Kickstart Your Blog

Blogging Toolkit

Blogging Schedule Template

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Welcome to another episode of The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast. As all creative business owners know - it’s tax season! Today, I am interviewing my amazing CPA Jackie Easterday, and we are chatting all about taxes and how to set up your systems for an easier tax season. This is something that Jackie has helped me so much with, and I know her advice will be helpful for any creative business owner.

The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.

The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools, and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.

Are you nervous about where to begin with tracking the expenses and income of your creative business? It's time to stop being intimidated by the numbers of your business and take control of your finances. With my FREE Income and Expenses Report Template, you get a simple solution to tracking your income and expenses. Download the free spreadsheet!

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In this special and deeply personal episode, Dolly sits down with her husband, Ty DeLong, for a candid conversation about money, marriage, and what it looked like to pay off over $150K in student loan debt while building a business. You’ll hear how their different financial backgrounds impacted their relationship, how they finally got on the same page about money, and the exact systems Ty used to help them get out of debt. Whether you’re single or married, in debt or thriving, this episode will encourage you to take a closer look at your numbers and build a more sustainable business.

1. Learn how Dolly and Ty tackled six figures of student loan debt as a married couple while Dolly built her business.
2. Understand how Profit First and basic spreadsheets transformed Dolly’s relationship with money.
3. Gain tangible steps and mindset shifts for managing finances as a creative entrepreneur, especially if money feels overwhelming.

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🎉 Episode 20: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/how-to-pay-yourself-as-a-creative-business-owner/

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🥳Post a screenshot and some of your favorite key takeaways on your IG story, and tag me @dollydelongeducation so I can repost it!

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