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Episode 151 – My 5 Biggest Takeaways from Go Boutique Live 2023
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Episode 150 – What to do when you don’t believe in yourself or your prices
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Episode 139 – How to Start Fresh After a Disappointing Year
After 25 years in business, I've had my fair share of years where I've been disappointed in...
Episode 137: How This Single Mom Built a Photography Business That Allows Her To Stay Home With Her Son
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Episode 135: The New Tool I’m Using That Helps Me Overcome Perfectionism
Tell me if this sounds familiar… You have an idea or a plan that you want to PERFECT… but you end...
Episode 133: Do You Have a Failure System or a Success System?
I recently spent a day with a longtime mentor of mine, Dan Kennedy, and something he said was a...
Episode 130: How a New Photographer Got TWO $1,100 Clients, Weeks After Starting Her Business
When I met Tara Cirigliano, she didn't have a photography business yet. But she believed that it...
Episode 128: How Hard Is It to Reach 6-Figures In Your Photography Business?
There's a HUGE misconception among portrait photographers that you have to photograph a ton of...
Episode 126: The Shift I Made to My Money Mindset that Removed My Guilt & Shame
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Episode 269 – How to Use the “7-11-4 Framework” to Book More Clients Using Pizza Fundraisers and Yoga Class (Plus, Everyday Errands)
If you’ve ever poured your heart into a social media post that says “Now Booking!”—and heard crickets—you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: people don’t book photographers just because they see one nice image. They book when they know, like, and trust you. That’s...
Episode 268 – How to Use the 7-11-4 Framework to Book More Photography Clients Using Pizza Fundraisers and Yoga Class (and Other Everyday Errands)
What if your next best photography client isn’t online… but standing behind you at school pickup or sharing a mat at yoga? In this powerful episode, I’m walking you through why paid ads often fail small photography businesses—and how to build a smarter, more...
Episode 267 – After 15 Years: Sandy’s Path from $700 to $4,900 Average Sales
How a pet photographer faced fear, raised her prices, and found her voice. If you’ve ever found yourself pricing based on fear or hiding behind emails instead of phone calls, this conversation with Sandy Helfrich will speak straight to your heart. After 15 years of...
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