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Systems for Creatives
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Welcome to Systems for Creatives — your home for all things systems, strategy, and client experience.

Here you’ll find every podcast episode and blog post in one place, so you can listen, read, or revisit anytime you need a spark of clarity.

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Trying to decide how to set up your CRM? Whether you’re dreaming of a fully automated client experience or just need a few shortcuts to save time, this guide will help you figure out which setup style fits your workflow—Done-For-You, Done-With-You, or DIY with templates.

Which CRM Setup Style Is Right for You?

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Why create a customer relationship management plan before you setup your CRM? If you’ve ever opened your CRM only to stare blankly at the dashboard wondering, “Where do I even start with my customer relationship management system?”-You’re not alone. Most people don’t know how to plan their client experience and translate it into tech. You’ve […]

How a Customer Relationship Management Plan Brings Clarity and Confidence to Your HoneyBook or Dubsado Setup (it Also Saves Hours)

Dubsado Tips

Tired of manually setting up Google Drive folders for every new client? This post walks you through how to automate the entire process using Zapier and Dubsado—so folders get created, shared, and even emailed to you without lifting a finger. Say goodbye to repetitive admin work and hello to a smoother, more professional client onboarding experience.

Zapier Tutorial: How to Automatically Create and Share Google Drive Folders with Dubsado

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Don't wait for a disaster to get a legal photography contract

Essential Elements to Look for in Your Contract Written by: Paige Griffith JD – The Legal Paige Running a wedding business is a blend of creativity, passion, and service. But every successful client relationship starts with a solid, legally-sound contract. Having the right professional contract in place saves you from unforeseen risk and liability. No […]

Why a Professional Contract is Essential for Your Wedding Services Business

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Wondering whether to use Aisle Planner or HoneyBook? The truth is, you don’t have to pick just one. In this post, I’ll show you how savvy wedding pros integrate both tools—using HoneyBook for contracts and onboarding, and Aisle Planner for planning and design—to create a seamless, stress-free experience for their clients.

Aisle Planner vs. HoneyBook or Dubsado: How Wedding Pros Can Use Both to Elevate Their Workflow

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Wondering if Dubsado is right for your wedding business? From streamlining inquiries to sending invoices in your sleep, here’s how this CRM can help you ditch burnout, wow clients, and finally reclaim your time—with real stories from pros who’ve done it (plus a sweet 30% discount to get started).