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Business-First CreativesAuthor: Colie James
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! Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Your Marketing Isn’t Converting Because It’s Missing One-On-One Connection with Polly Pollock
Episode 302
Thursday, 2 April, 2026
If your marketing feels like a constant cycle of chasing new leads but never quite getting the sales you want, this episode is going to change how you think about everything. Polly Pollockjoins us to dive deep into what actually works in marketing right now—especially if you’re tired of relying on Instagram or social media altogether.Listen in as we talk about why so many business owners feel stuck, what’s really missing in their marketing strategy, and how to shift your focus from constant visibility to building real, one-on-one connection with your audience. Polly shares her perspective as a marketing expert working with neurodivergent entrepreneurs, and together we unpack the biggest mistake people are making: ignoring the “messy middle.”Find It Quickly00:24 - Meet Polly04:47 - Repel And Attract06:55 - Marketing Beyond Instagram12:38 - Trust And Messy Middle17:30 - Nurture Systems That Work21:22 - Beyond PDFs And Sales Calls25:39 - Deep Listening Habits26:34 - Podcasts Build Trust27:35 - Audience Data Signals30:02 - Client Interviews Gold31:31 - Marketing In AI Era34:23 - Using AI To Synthesize38:54 - Do Less Better Content40:49 - Monthly Live EventsMentioned in this EpisodeEp 199: I Audited My Freebies—Here’s What I FoundHow to Ask for a Client Testimonial: Strategies to Request Feedback and Get Better TestimonialsConnect with PollyWebsite: neuropreneurrising.comPodcast: Neuropreneur RisingInstagram: instagram.com/pollypollockofficialMonthly Coworking: pollypollock.myflodesk.com/tnd1j65jkw













