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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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Think working harder or hiring help will finally make your business run smoothly? Think again. The real secret to saving 10+ hours a week isn’t more hustle—it’s clarity. In this post, Amy shares why mapping your process changes everything and how to start building systems that actually work for you.

The #1 Thing That Will Save You 10+ Hours a Week (It’s Not What You Think)

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The #1 Thing That Will Save You 10+ Hours a Week (It’s Not What You Think)
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Skip the year-end scramble! Learn how to automate sending your W-9 using Dubsado, Google Drive, and one recurring task. This five-minute setup saves hours, looks professional, and keeps you organized for tax season.

Automate Sending Your W-9 (and Save Yourself from Year-End Chaos)

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Automate Sending Your W-9 (and Save Yourself from Year-End Chaos)

Learn three simple CRM tweaks—instant lead replies, automated follow-ups, and ready-to-book proposals—that save time, reduce overwhelm, and create a wow-worthy client experience for creative entrepreneurs.

Set these three automations and watch your leads turn into bookings while you sip your first coffee

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Add these three things to your CRM to streamline your business

Let’s talk about a hot take that might ruffle a few feathers in the creative entrepreneur world: Automation isn’t the cold, robotic villain it’s made out to be. In fact, when done right, it’s the unsung hero of personal client care. If you’ve ever worried that automating your business will make you sound like a robot or leave your clients feeling like just another number, stick with me. We’re about to flip that script—and your client experience—on its head.

Busting the Biggest Myth About Automation: It’s the Secret to Personalized Client Care

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Good news: you don’t need to rebuild your entire backend — you just need a simple, stress-free system that welcomes clients, sets expectations, and saves you hours. In this post, I’ll walk you through a client onboarding strategy built for creative entrepreneurs who want to wow their clients and protect their time. It’s quick to set up, easy to automate, and totally worth it.

A Stress-Free Client Onboarding Strategy for Creative Entrepreneurs

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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)

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