Episode 2

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16th Jun 2022

Pivoting in Your Business with Britney Jeanine

My first guest interview on the podcast was with, my very own business coach, Britney Jeanine. We covered a number of topics from bring profitable to creating a social media content strategy that works for YOU. 

 

Here are a few of the highlights…

[01:18] When did your business become profitable?

[04:58] My VIP Day experience with Britney

[07:56] What is the most important number to know in your business?

[13:01] What was the biggest fuck-up in your business and what did you learn from it?

[15:57] What is the content formula?

[21:42] What is currently working in your business and where will you be focusing for the next 12 months?

 

LINKS

Britney’s website

Britney’s Instagram post about Revenue Surplus

Britney’s Instagram post about Beyonce’s feet

Colie’s Instagram post about streamlining the Tech Stack in your business




Britney's Bio

Britney “Jeanine” Canidate is the owner and founder of Pivot to Launch, a business coaching firm based in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. Serving as the head Pivot Coach, Britney believes that every entrepreneur should build a business they are most passionate about—even if it means slapping fear in the face and pivoting accordingly.

 

Wife, mom of 2, and a business owner for over fourteen years, Britney has established herself as an industry leading business and brand strategist, and has supported clients across a multitude of industries. From corporate executives, high-ranking government officials, and thousands of creative entrepreneurs, Britney has intently positioned her expertise in order to build a business focused on care, commitment, and authenticity. Known for her spunky-tough-love approach, creativity, strategic mind and attention to detail, Britney is a proud graduate of Georgetown University where she received her Masters in Public Relations & Corporate Communications, and a Florida State Seminole with a background in Finance & Marketing.

Doing business her way, you can often find Britney working with small business owners who are ready to break the rules, pivot in community, and launch a business they can love again.

 

So if you’re ready to build it better… in the words of Britney— “let’s get this work!



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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.

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