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I’m Dolly, a systems and workflow educator, integrator, and podcast host dedicated to helping small business owners streamline and organize their launches with effective systems, workflows, and SOPs. My goal is to empower you to feel confident and excited about launching & systems!
Each of my blog posts is designed to inspire, provide clarity, and offer actionable insights on systems and workflow education, launching strategies, and more. You'll also find glimpses of my personal life sprinkled throughout, so you can get to know me better.
Most importantly, I want you to leave with tangible next steps and resources to enhance your launch journey. Thanks for being here!
Welcome to the Systems & workflow education blog
Today, I am joined by Abby Powell, the creative force responsible for the cohesive brand designs of Dolly DeLong Education and Dolly DeLong Photography. Join us as we dive into the significance of strategic branding and Abby’s transition from computer science to brand design. We will also provide insights on achieving brand cohesion. I hope […]
Hey friend! Today, my bookkeeper, Anamarie Knapp, joins me. If you’re an OG listener, you’ve heard her name plenty of times and finally get to meet her! Anamarie takes us on a journey from her days in concert production to her deep dive into finance and bookkeeping for small businesses. We chat about the transformative […]
Today, systems strategist and HoneyBook Pro Dahlia Orth joined me. We discuss the importance of implementing systems and workflows in business to cope with unexpected personal tragedies and how to run a business when “life falls apart.” Along with having solid SOPs, Dahlia discusses how having a community around her helped her when she experienced […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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)!
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
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
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
It's time to start getting more intentional with the backend of your business (and launches) with systems, workflows & sops!
