Business-First Creatives
Every creative deserves to turn their craft into a business that brings them joy and profit. Here you'll find a no-BS approach to what it takes to put the business first, prioritizing the systems and strategies that will actually move the needle and ensure your creative business is profitable rather than an expensive side-hustle. Your host is Colie James, a Disney-loving family photographer, and filmmaker turned Workflow and Automations Guru who helps creative service providers automate their sh*t, reclaim their time and get back to living!
Business-First Creatives
How Jess Built Her Business on Hawaiian Vacations with Jess Fernandez
When you're building a photography business, you're often focused on marketing to your local market—but what if your target audience actually consists of tourists who don't live near you? Jess Fernandez built her business on exactly that: Hawaiian vacations.
Living in Maui, Jess realized that the best portrait market for her to dive into was within documenting vacations for tourists. Listen in as Jess shares how she built her business running Google ads for three months, investing time into her SEO, and creating an experience that led to repeat clients and referrals.
If you’ve tried setting up your Dubsado or Honeybook account, yet aren’t actually utilizing all of the features it offers, I want to invite you to check out The CRM Blueprint. My course includes templates for all of the forms, emails, and workflows that you need to get paid in one easy step. Ready to maximize your use of Dubsado or Honeybook, enroll in The CRM Blueprint today! Use the code PODCAST for 10% off.
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Connect with Jess
Website: mauifamily.photography
IG: @mauifamilyphoto