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Episode 164

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29th Jul 2024

Discover the Magic of Organizing with Airtable | Annemie Tonken

In today's episode, we're diving into the world of Airtable with Colie James and Annemie Tonken, unraveling how this dynamic tool can streamline your business and simplify your life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by managing your team communication, marketing content, relevant client sales data and offers, get ready to hear how Airtable can tame the chaos in one centralized location!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:29 Discovering Airtable

06:41 How Annemie using Airtable in her personal life

11:15 How can Airtable benefit your business?

15:12 Where to start with Airtable

22:19 Joining Systems Over Stress from Ashley Rose

22:49 Trying to find resources to learn Airtable

25:57 What kind of automations are there in Airtable

27:29 Colie's Favorite Automation: Team Communication

32:16 Airtable vs. CRM - Can Airtable replace Dubsado or Honeybook?

37:11 Organizing Your Business with Airtable Hubs

39:43 Why should you write emails inside Airtable

44:15 The Benefits of Airtable for Business

Resources Mentioned in the Episode

Client Hub for Airtable

Podcast Planner for Airtable

Support Ticketing System for Airtable

Airtable (aff link)

Systems Over Stress Group Program (aff link)


How Colie Uses Airtable to Organize Her Business

Why Airtable Should Replace Your Spreadsheets


Connect with Annemie

Website - https://www.thiscantbethathard.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thiscantbethathard_/

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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