The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast

In this episode of the Systems and Workflow Magic podcast, Dolly DeLong interviews Heather Licey, a wedding and senior photographer, about the importance of financial systems for small business owners. Heather shares her expertise in managing business numbers and offers practical tips for setting up a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly rhythm for tracking income, expenses, independent contractors, and mileage. She emphasizes the significance of paying sales tax and maximizing tax write-offs. Heather also mentions her involvement in the Conquer community and her upcoming tax course.TakeawaysSetting up a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly rhythm for tracking income, expenses, independent contractors, and mileage is crucial for small business owners.Paying sales tax and maximizing tax write-offs are essential for managing business finances effectively.Heather Licey offers valuable resources, including spreadsheets, educational videos on YouTube, and a tax course to help business owners navigate financial systems.Heather Licey co-hosts the Conquer community, which provides support and education for photographers in their first one to three years of business.Full Show Notes Here!Connect with Heather LeicySNAG Heather’s FREE resource, “The Tax-Prep System”  hereInstagram- @heather.marie.leicyWebsite - https://heathermlphoto.com/Connect with Dolly DeLongWebsiteInstagramPinterestYouTubeSpecial Codes From Dolly DeLong:Create a System for your Marketing with ENJI here (get 15% OFF your first two months)Want 30% OFF Of Dubsado? Click hereGet started with Riverside for as low as $15 a Month with this linkThanks for joining us on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please:✅Sign up for weekly reminders to stay updated on all things systems, sops, and workflows to impact the backend of YOUR business! You can snag freebies here: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/business-tools🥳Post a screenshot & some of your favorite critical takeaways on your IG story and tag me @dollydelongeducation so I can repost it!

This week on the podcast, I am joined by public speaker and coach Jessica Radsdall. She shares her inspiring journey from surviving a tragic car accident to becoming a motivational speaker and business scaling expert. Listen in as Jessica shares with us the importance of honing your message and how that can lead to business growth.Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:How systems support speaking engagements and generate revenueThe importance of refining your messageAnd much more!Full Show Notes Here!Connect with Jessica RasdallWebsite - jessicarasdall.comInstragram - @jessicarasdallConnect with Dolly DeLongWebsiteInstagramPinterestYouTubeSpecial Codes From Dolly DeLong:Create a System for your Marketing with ENJI here (get 15% OFF your first two months)Want 30% OFF Of Dubsado? Click hereGet started with Riverside for as low as $15 a Month with this linkThanks for joining us on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please:✅Sign up for weekly reminders to stay updated on all things systems, sops, and workflows to impact the backend of YOUR business! You can snag freebies here: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/business-tools🥳Post a screenshot & some of your favorite critical takeaways on your IG story and tag me @dollydelongeducation so I can repost it!

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 you enjoy this conversation!Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Practical advice for entrepreneurs at all stages of their journeyThe importance of consistency across all brand elementsAnd much more!Full Show Notes Here!Connect with Abby PowellWebsite - abbypowelldesigns.comInstragram - @abbypowelldesignsConnect with Dolly DeLongWebsiteInstagramPinterestYouTubeSpecial Codes From Dolly DeLong:Create a System for your Marketing with ENJI here (get 15% OFF your first two months)Want 30% OFF Of Dubsado? Click hereGet started with Riverside for as low as $15 a Month with this linkThanks for joining us on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please:✅Sign up for weekly reminders to stay updated on all things systems, sops, and workflows to impact the backend of YOUR business! You can snag freebies here: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/business-tools🥳Post a screenshot & some of your favorite critical takeaways on your IG story and tag me @dollydelongeducation so I can repost it!

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 the world of finance and bookkeeping for small businesses. We chat about the transformative power of keeping your finances in check. It's not just about numbers; it's about dreaming big, planning smart, and having a giggle or two along the way. Grab your calculators, and let's sprinkle some magic on those financial statements! Also, Anamarie is so kind and gracious to have offered a FREE Money class (creating a SYSTEM for the numbers behind your business, you can sign up for it today after listening in to the show)🥳➡️ Snag the FREE Money class mentioned here: https://dollydelong.myflodesk.com/moneyclassTop reasons to listen to the entire episode:The importance of financial health for small business ownersThe personal impact of financial planningAnd much more!Full Show Notes Here!Connect with Dolly DeLongWebsiteInstagramPinterestYouTubeSpecial Codes From Dolly DeLong:Create a System for your Marketing with ENJI here (get 15% OFF your first two months)Want 30% OFF Of Dubsado? Click hereGet started with Riverside for as low as $15 a Month with this linkThanks for joining us on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please:✅Sign up for weekly reminders to stay updated on all things systems, sops, and workflows to impact the backend of YOUR business! You can snag freebies here: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/business-tools🥳Post a screenshot & some of your favorite critical takeaways on your IG story and tag me @dollydelongeducation so I can repost it!

Today, I'm joined by systems strategist and HoneyBook Pro; Dahlia Orth. We discuss the importance of implementing systems and workflows in business to cope with unexpected personal tragedies. Along with having solid SOPs, Dahlia outlines how having a community around her helped when she experienced a sudden loss.➡️ Snag the much anticipated Systems & Workflow Magic Bundle (The Launch Edition) HERE: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-launch-bundle-kajabiTop reasons to listen to the entire episode:Learn how having strong SOPs can help if (and when) tragedy strikesThe importance of having a solid communityAnd much more!Full Show Notes Here!Connect with DahliaWebsite - dahliaorth.comIG- @dahlia.orthConnect with Dolly DeLongWebsiteInstagramPinterestYouTubeSpecial Codes From Dolly DeLong:Create a System for your Marketing with ENJI here (get 15% OFF your first two months)Want 30% OFF Of Dubsado? Click hereGet started with Riverside for as low as $15 a Month with this linkThanks for joining us on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please:✅Sign up for weekly reminders to stay updated on all things systems, sops, and workflows to impact the backend of YOUR business! You can snag freebies here: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/business-tools🥳Post a screenshot & some of your favorite critical takeaways on your IG story and tag me @dollydelongeducation so I can repost it!

In this episode, Courtney McKay, a tech and automation specialist, joins me to discuss 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, friend!➡️ Snag the much anticipated Systems & Workflow Magic Bundle (The Launch Edition) HERE: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-launch-bundle-kajabiTop reasons to listen to the entire episode:How "zaps" (in Zapier) can streamline and automate your businessWebhooks and how they can guide your customer's journey with event-based actionsAnd much more!Full Show Notes Here!Connect with CourtneyWebsite - amsoftwareautomations.comIG- @am.software.automationsConnect with Dolly DeLongWebsiteInstagramPinterestYouTubeSpecial Codes From Dolly DeLong:Create a System for your Marketing with ENJI here (get 15% OFF your first two months)Want 30% OFF Of Dubsado? Click hereGet started with Riverside for as low as $15 a Month with this linkThanks for joining us on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please:✅Sign up for weekly reminders to stay updated on all things systems, sops, and workflows to impact the backend of YOUR business! You can snag freebies here: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/business-tools🥳Post a screenshot & some of your favorite critical takeaways on your IG story and tag me @dollydelongeducation so I can repost it!

Join me and my guest, brand strategist Grace Griffith, as we discuss the importance of brand strategy and messaging. We explore the concept of the voice of customer research and how it helps businesses understand their audience's needs and desires. Listen as we delve into creating a brand voice guide, which allows companies to establish consistency in their messaging. ➡️ Snag the much anticipated Systems & Workflow Magic Bundle (The Launch Edition) HERE: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-launch-bundle-kajabiTop reasons to listen to the entire episode:Determining your customer's voice is essential for finding your audience's needs and desires.The importance of organizing testimonials in different phases of marketingAnd much more!Full Show Notes Here!Connect with GraceWebsite - gracemariegriffith.comIG- @gracemariegriffithConnect with Dolly DeLongWebsiteInstagramPinterestYouTubeSpecial Codes From Dolly DeLong:Create a System for your Marketing with ENJI here (get 15% OFF your first two months)Want 30% OFF Of Dubsado? Click hereGet started with Riverside for as low as $15 a Month with this linkThanks for joining us on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please:✅Sign up for weekly reminders to stay updated on all things systems, sops, and workflows to impact the backend of YOUR business! You can snag freebies here: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/business-tools🥳Post a screenshot & some of your favorite critical takeaways on your IG story and tag me @dollydelongeducation so I can repost it!

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 Googled answer when someone is searching for a solution. Christy also shares her experience with SEO and how she turned a negative experience into an opportunity to help others.➡️ Snag the much anticipated Systems & Workflow Magic Bundle (The Launch Edition) HERE: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-launch-bundle-kajabiTop reasons to listen to the entire episode:The importance of SEO for business ownersHow AI can help (but shouldn't replace) you come up with content ideasAnd much more!Full Show Notes Here!Connect with ChristyWebsite - seocoachingforcreatives.comIG- @seocoachingforcreativesConnect with Dolly DeLongWebsiteInstagramPinterestYouTubeSpecial Codes From Dolly DeLong:Create a System for your Marketing with ENJI here (get 15% OFF your first two months)Want 30% OFF Of Dubsado? Click hereGet started with Riverside for as low as $15 a Month with this linkThanks for joining us on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please:✅Sign up for weekly reminders to stay updated on all things systems, sops, and workflows to impact the backend of YOUR business! You can snag freebies here: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/business-tools🥳Post a screenshot & some of your favorite key takeaways on your IG story and tag me @dollydelongeducation so I can repost it!