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Guides that actually get you unstuck.

Honest, step-by-step walkthroughs, no fluff, no gatekeeping. The exact stuff I'd tell a friend over coffee about starting, tooling up, and running a business that runs itself.

Sydney Young Written by Sydney Young, HoneyBook Pro & Template Partner · 175+ projects completed
01

Set up your tools

From blank account to working system, one afternoon each.

Tool setup

Get started with HoneyBook

Build your client hub from scratch: brand, services, first Smart File, payments and automations.

 10 minRead → Tool setup

Get started with Flodesk

Beautiful email marketing: your brand, first signup form, and a welcome that sends itself.

 9 minRead →
02

Choose your software

Honest comparisons before you commit to a platform.

Buyer's guide

Best CRM for wedding & event pros

Six client-management tools I'd actually recommend, ranked with honest pros and cons.

 9 minRead → Comparison

HoneyBook vs Dubsado

The two big client CRMs, compared side by side, and which one wins for event pros.

 7 minRead → Buyer's guide

Software for trades

Business and client-portal software for contractors, what to look for and your real options.

 8 minRead →
03

Work smarter in HoneyBook

For pros already on the platform who want it running itself.

Niche guide

HoneyBook for wedding photographers

Pricing, contracts, galleries, automations and the discount, for photographers specifically.

 7 minRead → Workflow

5 HoneyBook automations for wedding & event pros

The five automations I build into every client's setup, and why each one matters.

 6 minRead →
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