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Episode 11

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18th Aug 2022

CEO Talk with Ashley Kang

I met Ashley while we were both in the Done in a Day program, working on our VIP Day offers.  Since leaving, we spend every Thursday morning at 10am MT together on a business besties call, intentionally working on our business with a few of our other favorite people.

I am going to admit, in the beginning I had NO idea what a CEO Day was or why I would need one. But as I have heard Ashley speak in multiple venues about them, I now believe every business owner needs one. If you are curious about them, listen to our conversation and make a plan to start implementing some CEO Time in your business immediately  😉

Here are the highlights…

[00:16] About Ashley’s business

[01:26] What does it mean to be a CEO of your business?

[04:12] What are the CEO tasks creative entrepreneurs are overlooking??

[07:21] What is currently moving the needle in your business?

[08:46] Best day for CEO tasks

[10:29] ClickUp vs Airtable?

[13:41] Making time for monthly/quarterly CEO tasks

[14:34] How much time do you need for a CEO Day?

[18:59] Flexibility in CEO Days

[20:51] Time-blocking and day-theming

[26:15] Tips for creating your own CEO Day

Links

Ashley’s IG: @ahkbusinessmanagement

Ashley's Weekly Email Series: Becoming the CEO

Ashley’s Website: www.ahkbusinessmanagement.com

Done in a Day Conference - September 2022


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About the Podcast

Business-First Creatives
A podcast about systems, workflows, and business advice for creative service providers.
Business-First Creatives is a podcast for photographers and creative service providers who want to build a profitable, sustainable business without drowning in admin work, client experience chaos, or systems that let you down.

This show delivers clear, actionable conversations around marketing, CRM workflows, client communication, Dubsado and Honeybook automation, Airtable systems, and workflow strategies, giving photographers and creative entrepreneurs the systems that scale, operational clarity, and strategic, human-first client experiences they need to build streamlined, referral-worthy business operations that don't require working 24/7.
If you're tired of babysitting your inbox, chasing down contracts, or watching your workflows break the moment you look away, this show will help you move beyond "figuring it out as you go" and toward a creative business that brings you joy and a paycheck.

This podcast provides answers to questions like:
How do I automate my client journey without losing the personal touch?
What CRM workflows do photographers and creative businesses need?
How can I use Dubsado or Honeybook to streamline my client experience?
What systems do photographers need to save time and deliver exceptional client experiences?
How do I reduce admin time in my creative service business?
Why do my workflows keep letting me down (and how do I fix them)?
How can I build a profitable creative business that brings me joy and a paycheck?
What's the best way to communicate with clients throughout their journey?
How do I create systems that work even when I'm not babysitting them?
How can I map my client journey to convert more inquiries into bookings?

Hosted by Colie James, a Dubsado Certified Specialist, Honeybook Educator, and Workflow and Automations Guru with 10+ years helping creatives systemize their businesses—this show delivers practical, no-BS guidance for photographers and creative entrepreneurs who are ready to streamline their client journey, automate their operations, and make money from their craft.

If you're done dropping balls and ready to build a business-first creative operation with systems that scale, you're in the right place.

Find out more about Systems in Session ➡️ https://coliejames.com/systems-in-session