
The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast
Are you a family photographer or creative entrepreneur struggling to stay consistent with marketing, streamline your backend, or launch with confidence?❌ Tired of last-minute content scrambling?❌ Overwhelmed by all the moving pieces of a launch?❌ Wondering how to create simple, strategic systems that actually make life easier?💡 Good news: Marketing, workflows, and launching don’t have to be complicated. You just need the right strategy, a repeatable system, and a plan that works for you.That’s why I created The Systems & Workflow Magic Podcast—your go-to resource for learning how to:✔ Stay visible & consistently book clients (without being glued to social media)✔ Implement workflows & automation so your business runs smoothly✔ Plan & execute stress-free, high-converting launches🎙 Hosted by Dolly DeLong—your Systems, Workflow & Launching BFF!—this podcast brings you weekly, tangible action steps to simplify your business through strategic workflows, marketing systems, and launching frameworks.You'll get:✨ Step-by-step strategies for organizing your marketing, backend, and launches✨ Behind-the-scenes insights into my own business & real-world client case studies✨ Guest expert interviews on business growth, automation, and systems💡 Whether you’re a family photographer looking to book more clients or a small business owner prepping for your next launch, this podcast is here to help you go from scattered to streamlined.🎧 Hit subscribe and start discovering the magic of systems, workflows, and launching today!Let’s connect on Instagram @dollydelongeducation for even more marketing & workflow inspiration. See you in the next episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Mar 28, 2022 • 32min
How to Grow Your Email List with Purpose w/ Amanda Stores
In this episode of the Systems & Workflow Magic Podcast, I’m joined by Amanda Stores, an online educator and summit host, who shares her powerful story of how one heartfelt lead magnet grew her email list from zero to over 6,000 subscribers in just a few months.We discuss the unexpected journey behind her digital Bible journal, why summits are such a powerful tool for email list growth, and how being obedient in business can open unexpected doors. Amanda also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the Accelerate Your List Summit, featuring 30+ speakers with quick, actionable strategies to help you build an engaged and intentional email list.Whether you’re new to email marketing or ready to take it to the next level, this episode will inspire you to view your email list as a real community, not just a number.📖 Access FULL episode + transcript + show notes HEREMentioned Resources & Links🎉 Need launching help? Work with me 1:1 here🎉 Emails needed for a launch (Free PDF) HERE🎉 Want to get 50% OFF of Flodesk? Click HERE🎉 Do you want to join The Family Photographer's Marketing Society? Click HEREConnect with Dolly DeLong Education💻Website📱Instagram🎥YouTubeConnect with Amanda Stores💻 Website📱InstagramThanks for joining me on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode:✅Sign up for weekly reminders to stay updated on all things systems, sops, marketing, and workflows to impact the backend of YOUR business! You can snag freebies here: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/business-tools🥳Post a screenshot and some of your favorite key takeaways on your IG story, and tag me @dollydelongeducation so I can repost it!🔗affiliate links included, which means I might make a lil' money when you click. I only recommend people, products, & programs I use & ❤️How To Grow Your Email List, Email List Strategy, Email List Growth Tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2022 • 31min
17: Creating Systems for a Successful Quiz Strategy - Linda Sidhu
Welcome back to another episode in the lead magnets series! Today I am joined by one of my very own mentors and friends - Linda Sidhu. Linda is the queen of quizzes and today she is sharing all the ways you can use quizzes to grow your business. The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.Master Lead Magnet Idea ListYou're ready to grow your email list, but stuck on an idea for a lead magnet? I created a master lead magnet idea list just for you to help you over the hurdle! Grab my Master Lead Magnet Idea List!Download Now >>Mentioned in this Episode:Lead Magnet Ideas ListLinda’s FreebieConnect with Linda lindasidhu.cominstagram.com/linda_sidhu_quizzesLinda’s FreebieConnect with Dolly instagram.com/dollydelongeducationfacebook.com/DollyDeLongEducationpinterest.com/dollydelongdollydelongphotography.com/lead-magnet-master-list Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 2022 • 32min
14: How to Create a Launch Strategy for Your Lead Magnet (Featuring Brenna McGowan)
Lead magnets are such a strategic marketing tactic for any business, but have you ever considered how a launch strategy for your lead magnet could impact your marketing game plan? In this episode, copywriter and launch strategist Brenna McGowan joins us to discuss launch strategies and planning for your lead magnet!Review the full show notes and transcript at https://dollydelongphotography.com/podcastThe Lead Magnet Mini-CourseThis episode is brought to you by my Lead Magnet Mini-Course, your 6 part mini-course where you will finally learn what a lead magnet is! You will not only learn the foundations of crafting a high-converting Opt-In/Freebie, but you will learn the necessary steps you must take in order to have a consistent follow-through method once it's been published (it's all about the next steps!) Use the code PODCAST for 20% off.Enroll Now >>Download Brenna's Pre-Launch Cheat SheetBeing a business owner is tiring, so launching seems overwhelming. If you’ve been listening to this episode and are loving the idea of pre-launching and pre-selling spots inside of your program, Brenna has created a prelaunch cheat sheet for you! Download Now >>Connect with Brenna & Dollybrennamcgowan.coinstagram.com/brennamcgowancofacebook.com/groups/thecopyandcontentconvoinstagram.com/dollydelongeducationfacebook.com/DollyDeLongEducationpinterest.com/dollydelong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2022 • 40min
Why No One’s Downloading Your Lead Magnet (and how to fix it with better copy) w/ Emily Conley
If you've created a valuable lead magnet, but you're struggling to convert the impressions it's getting into downloads, this episode is for you! I've brought back my business bestie, Emily of EmilyWritesWell to share how you can create compelling copy that attracts leads to your lead magnet! Listen in as she shares five things to consider when writing your lead magnet sales copy.The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.Review the full show notes HEREMentioned Resources & Links🎉 Need launching help? Work with me 1:1 here🎉 Emails needed for a launch (Free PDF) HERE🎉 Want to get 50% OFF of Flodesk? Click HEREConnect with Emily:emilywriteswell.cominstagram.com/emilywriteswellConnect with Dolly DeLong Education💻Website📱Instagram🎥YouTubeThanks for joining me on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode:✅Sign up for weekly reminders to stay updated on all things systems, sops, marketing, and workflows to impact the backend of YOUR business! You can snag freebies here: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/business-tools🥳Post a screenshot and some of your favorite key takeaways on your IG story, and tag me @dollydelongeducation so I can repost it!🔗affiliate links included, which means I might make a lil' money when you click. I only recommend people, products, & programs I use & ❤️Lead Magnet Tips, Lead Magnet Copywriting Tips, Copywriting Tips For Small Business Owners, Email List Growth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 2022 • 26min
12: Lead Magnets: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Are you using lead magnets in your business to grow your email list, but also your client roster? In today's episode, I'm introducing you to the idea of using lead magnets in your business and sharing four reasons you need them!The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.Review the full show notes and transcript at dollydelongphotography.com/podcastLead Magnet Mini CourseThis episode is brought to you by my Lead Magnet Mini Course, your 6 part mini-course where you will finally learn what a lead magnet is! You will not only learn the foundations of crafting a high-converting Opt-In/Freebie, but you will learn the necessary steps you must take in order to have a consistent follow-through method once it's been published (it's all about the next steps!)Enroll Now >>Connect with Dolly:instagram.com/dollydelongeducationfacebook.com/DollyDeLongEducationpinterest.com/dollydelong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 2022 • 40min
11: Creating Systems and Workflows for Passive Income with Megan Martin
Could passive income change the way you run your business? I brought on my friend Megan Martin of Jeremy & Megan to chat about how she created a digital membership that provided value to her members, but also allowed her to create passive income in her business. Listen in as she shares the foundations in which she built her membership, why systems were important, and how she finds a way to balance here own strengths and weaknesses as an entrepreneur.The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.Review the full show notes and transcript at dollydelongphotography.com/podcastGrab The Passive Bundle by Megan and Jeremy!Connect with Megan:jeremyandmegan.comtalkingsmallbusinesspodcast.comThe Digital Lab - All AccessConnect with Dolly:instagram.com/dollydelongeducationfacebook.com/DollyDeLongEducationpinterest.com/dollydelong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2022 • 38min
The Secret to Consistently Collecting Raving Client Reviews w/ Kate Dye
Are you creating an amazing experience for your clients, but not getting the reviews that reflect it? It's not because your clients aren't enjoying it, it's because you don't have the system set up to pull those reviews.In today's episode, Kate Dye joins us to share how she generates raving client reviews through a simple system! Listen in as she walks us through this workflow, plus she's even sharing a free step-by-step guide to setting up the perfect system for getting raving client reviews.📖 Access FULL episode + transcript + show notes HEREMentioned Resources & Links🎉 Need launching help? Work with me 1:1 here🎉 Emails needed for a launch (Free PDF) HERE🎉 Want to get 50% OFF of Flodesk? Click HERE🎉 Grab Kate's Freebie here:5 Simple Steps to Getting Better Client ReviewsConnect with Dolly DeLong Education💻Website📱Instagram🎥YouTubeConnect with Kate:www.katedyephotography.cominstagram.com/katedyephotoThanks for joining me on The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode:✅Sign up for weekly reminders to stay updated on all things systems, SOPS, marketing, and workflows to impact the backend of YOUR business! You can snag freebies here: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/business-tools🥳Post a screenshot and some of your favorite key takeaways on your IG story, and tag me @dollydelongeducation so I can repost it!🔗Affiliate links included, which means I might make a lil' money when you click. I only recommend people, products, & programs I use & ❤️How To Generate Client Reviews, Client Reviews, Client Testimonials To Grow Your Business, Family Photography Business Tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2022 • 30min
9: 3 Steps I Have Taken Last Year to Grow & Scale My Own Business
Over the last year, I grew my business by 57%! After looking at those numbers, I knew just how important it was to reflect on what changes I made in 2021 that allowed for so much growth. In today's episode, I'm sharing three very important steps I took in the last year to grow and scale my business, along with a bonus step as well!The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.The Systems and Workflow Magic BundleIf you're ready to streamline your business, make sure you're on the waitlist for the Systems and Workflow Magic Bundle, where over 20 creatives and business owners have collaborated to create an exclusive collection of resources to help you start and implement workflows and systems in your business to go from scattered to streamlined! The Systems and Workflow Magic Bundle is available January 24th-28th, so make sure you grab it today!Review the full show notes and transcript at dollydelongphotography.com/podcastResources Mentioned in this Episode:Cultivated EditsJill Gum OutsourcingKat SchmoyerKelly Matthis - Profit First CoachKristina Dowler - CopywriterConnect with Dolly:instagram.com/dollydelongeducationfacebook.com/DollyDeLongEducationpinterest.com/dollydelong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 2022 • 33min
8: Finding the Right Task Management Tool for You with Dawn Richardson
While you may be ready to hunker down and set up systems and workflows in your business, have you taken the time to find the tool that works best for you? How do you even know what makes a tool work for you?Dawn Richardson of Tech Savvy Creative joins me in this episode to share how you can find the right project management tool for your business and navigate choosing between all of the options. Listen in as she shares a few tips on determining what will work best for you!The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.The Systems and Workflow Magic BundleIf you're ready to streamline your business, make sure you're on the waitlist for the Systems and Workflow Magic Bundle, where over 20 creatives and business owners have collaborated to create an exclusive collection of resources to help you start and implement workflows and systems in your business to go from scattered to streamlined! The Systems and Workflow Magic Bundle will be available January 24th-28th, so make sure you're on the waitlist today!Review full show notes and transcript at dollydelongphotography.com/podcastGrab the Freebie:Free Declutter Your Tech Checklist DownloadMentioned in this Episode:Click UpTrelloKat SchmoyerTeachablePodiaKajabiThinkificConnect with Dawn:techsavvycreative.cominstagram.com/techsavvycreativeConnect with Dolly:instagram.com/dollydelongeducationfacebook.com/DollyDeLongEducationpinterest.com/dollydelong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 2022 • 23min
7: Why It's Important to be Intentional with Your Pillar Content
Have you established pillar content for your business? In today's episode I'm sharing what pillar content is, why it's important, and how to be intentional with it in your business and content strategy!The Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast is brought to you by Dolly DeLong Education. This is a podcast for creative business owners who want to learn tangible steps to automate their business through workflows, systems, tools and strategy in order to go from scattered to streamlined with purpose. Because even muggles can become automated wizards.The Systems and Workflow Magic BundleIf you're ready to streamline your business, make sure you're on the waitlist for the Systems and Workflow Magic Bundle, where over 20 creatives and business owners have collaborated to create an exclusive collection of resources to help you start and implement workflows and systems in your business to go from scattered to streamlined! The Systems and Workflow Magic Bundle will be available January 24th-28th, so make sure you're on the waitlist today!Review the full show notes and transcript at dollydelongphotography.com/podcastResources Mentioned in this Episode:Content Creation & Batching Masterclass - Use PODCAST for 20% offConnect with Dolly:instagram.com/dollydelongeducationfacebook.com/DollyDeLongEducationpinterest.com/dollydelong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.