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In this episode, a tech and automation specialist, Courtney McKay, joins me and talks about 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 about Advanced Automation techniques in Zapier and why you should use them as a […]
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Join me and my guest, brand strategist Grace Griffith, as we discuss the importance of brand strategy and messaging and how to attract more leads for your small business. We explore the concept of the voice of customer research and how it helps companies understand their audience’s needs and desires. Listen as we delve into […]
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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 Google answer when someone is searching for a solution. Christy also shares her experience with SEO and how she turned a […]
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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)!
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How to Have a Strategic Podcast that helps you grow your business and membership featuring Caroline Hull on episode 123 of The Systems & Workflow Magic Podcast
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Today I welcome blogging experts Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper. They discuss the importance of incorporating a blogging workflow as a small business owner and the project management tools they recommend for better systems and workflows
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How to DIY your own Branding, and how to create a sustainable and professional system for yourself if you are in the beginning stages of upleveling your own brand by yourself
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How to Build a Personal Brand Strategy That Attracts Your Dream Clients You spent money on a logo. You picked your brand colors. You launched a website. And yet something still feels off about how you are showing up online. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. Most photographers pour time into the […]
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How To Understand The Overhead Cost of Running A Digital Based Business As A Service Based Business Owner (YouTube Video + Blog Post)
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Hi, I’m Dolly — a family photographer, marketing strategist, and systems & workflow educator for family photographers who want to find joy (and order) in their business again. Because I still work behind the camera, I understand firsthand how overwhelming the backend of a creative business can feel.
With my launch-strategist brain and a deep love for simple systems, I help photographers build intentional marketing rhythms and workflows that make it easier to show up consistently, attract the right clients, and actually enjoy running (and marketing) their business.
Through my blog, podcast, and YouTube education, I share actionable steps, real talk, and encouragement — all rooted in faith and intention — to help you bring clarity and confidence to your marketing and everyday systems. Because sustainable growth isn’t built on hustle or speed, but on thoughtful planning, consistency, and care.
Most family photographers aren’t inconsistent because they’re lazy—they’re inconsistent because they don’t have a clear plan, and this free guide gives you five evergreen Instagram posts you can use any week of the year to confidently attract the right families, book more sessions, and finally ditch the “what do I post today?” stress.