Struggling to keep up with important dates and client engagement? Ever wondered how automation can help you manage your business and personal life better? I’m sitting down with powerhouse guests Colie James, Brianca Kirkman, and Dama Jue to unravel the magic of marketing automation. We dive deep into how automation tools like Airtable, ManyChat, and ThriveCart can transform your business, help you remember those crucial dates, and keep your operations running smoothly, even when you're offline. From Brianca’s unique approach to using automation to personalize client experiences to Colie’s game-changing birthday sale strategy, and Dama’s insightful take on maintaining a human touch. On top of that, we share real-life stories of how automation has saved our bacon and the emerging trends in marketing automation. Tune in and get inspired to take your automation game to the next level! In this episode of the podcast, we talk about: Our marketing automation origin stories Real-life examples of how automations have save our businesses Favorite tools and why we can't live without them Practical tips for balancing automation with personal engagement Trends in marketing automation and what to expect in the future Strategies for making automations align with your business values …And More!   This Episode Was Made Possible By: Riverside All-in-One Podcast & Video Platform Visit Riverside and use the code DREA to get 15% off any Riverside individual plan. We use it to record all our podcast interviews: https://onlinedrea.com/riverside  Social Media Launch Planner If you are launching anything on social media right now, check out my free launch planner. Inside, you'll find a launch tool kit, pre- and post- launch planning questions, and a FULL 24-day social media launch outline. Download this free resource so that your next launch can go off without a hitch: https://onlinedrea.com/launch/   About the Guests: Brianca Kirkman, MA is a Marketing Operations and Automations Consultant and the author of It Ain’t Rocket Science, Friend! How to Position Your Expertise, Build an Authentic Personal Brand, and Plan a Profitable Launch in 90 Days. Brianca specializes in helping executives, entrepreneurs, and CEOs  build, launch, and grow sustainable marketing systems through simple online marketing strategies and advanced automations. Brianca has assisted her clients in generating over $500,000 in first time launches and has coached over 600 women between three core programs since July 2020. Website: https://www.briancajohnson.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebriancajohnson   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebriancajohnson/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebriancajohnson  Colie James is a Disney-loving family filmmaker, Workflow & Automations Guru, and the host of the Business-First Creatives podcast. Based in Boulder, Colorado, her heart pumps in helping photographers & creative service providers automate their systems, reclaim their time and get back to living!  With 10+ years in the creative space, Colie believes every creative deserves to build a business that is sustainable and profitable, and no one should quit their 9 to 5 only to work 24/7 [in their business]. The truth—automated systems can save us all from being overworked and overwhelmed. When Colie isn’t building killer workflows and automations, you can find her spending some much needed time with her husband, James, daughter Chloe, or [you guessed it] at Disneyland. Website: https://coliejames.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coliejames/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxcLZK2bRicOuay5SiQ8luw  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colie-james-936ab0252/  Business-First Creatives Podcast: https://pod.link/1626652456 Dama Jue is a funnel strategist and Thrivecart expert who loves helping biz owners build a profitable and impactful online presence through strategic funnels a