From Chaos to Confidence: How HoneyBook Transformed My Business

Being a business owner is hard work. As entrepreneurs, we juggle so many things that it’s easy for some tasks to get lost in the chaos. If you’re anything like me, you have a million sticky notes with little reminders so that you don’t forget the more tedious tasks (hello, tax paperwork). Discovering HoneyBook helped transform my business in so many ways–and cut down on the number of sticky notes I use!

What is HoneyBook?

HoneyBook is an all-in-one client management system designed specifically for creative entrepreneurs and small business owners! It streamlines everything from inquiries and contracts to payments and scheduling—so you can focus on your creative tasks instead of drowning in admin work. Think of it as your business’s personal assistant, keeping everything organized, automated, and professional. 

Before HoneyBook: The Chaos Was Real

Before I found HoneyBook, my business was scattered. I accepted cash and check payments, manually tracked them, and tried to stay on top of sales tax. I sent emails from Gmail, rewriting the same answers to questions over and over, and I had no scheduling system, so booking sessions meant a back-and-forth email marathon. My contracts and releases? Printed and shoved into a file cabinet. Client details? Scattered across sticky notes, email threads, and who-knows-where.

The bottom line? There was no real structure for growth—I was just making it work but not efficiently. As my business grew, I knew something needed to change.

Enter HoneyBook: The System That Changed Everything

Once I started using HoneyBook (over 5 years ago!), for Marissa Elise Photography and Evermore Place, everything changed:

• Payments on Autopilot: Clients pay online—no more awkward check collections or tracking down unpaid invoices. Plus, that cha-ching notification? Priceless!
  
• Contracts Signed in Seconds: No more printing and filing—clients sign digitally, and it’s automatically stored. Do people even own file cabinets anymore?
  
• Emails Done for You: Pre-written templates (that I make!) mean I no longer type the same emails over and over. Two clicks, and it’s sent!
  
• Automated Workflows = Less Busywork: From inquiry to booking, my process now runs on autopilot for many of my services. That means I have more time to focus on the fun tasks!
  
• Easy Online Scheduling: No more back-and-forth. Clients pick their time, and it’s booked instantly. I use this feature for my brand mini session days and studio bookings and is such a time saver!
  
• All Client Info in One Place: No more digging through emails. Every project, payment, and conversation lives in HoneyBook.
• Business in Your Pocket: The HoneyBook app lets me manage everything on the go—sending invoices, responding to inquiries, even getting contracts signed—right from my phone. Total game-changer!
• Top-Notch Support When You Need It: HoneyBook’s AI usually solves things fast, but if I ever need extra help, a real (and super friendly!) human is just a quick message away! It feels like having a support team cheering for you behind the scenes.
• A System Built for Growth: Instead of piecing everything together, I finally have a business backend that works for me—not against me.
  

Ready to Ditch the Chaos?

HoneyBook is more than a client management system—it’s a game changer for creative business owners who want to get organized, save time, and ultimately make more money.

Intrigued? You can start with a free trial and use my exclusive code to save big (I’m talking 30% big!!) on your first year. It’s an investment—but one that absolutely pays off by giving you back time, sanity, and the ability to grow your business!

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