In the span of 5 years, Liz grew and sold a successful blog, got bought out of her second company, and built the third into a multiple six-figure party that just won’t quit! In other words, she now teaches online entrepreneurs to simplify the whole “email marketing thing” and finally master their sales in a way that leverages their personality, vision, and values.

Ashley Freehan is a multi-passionate entrepreneur. She is a business coach for photographers, a brand photographer, and podcaster. She is passionate about helping photographers confidently step into their role as CEO in their business so that they can increase their profits, while working less and without sacrificing their family or their sanity. She does this through her podcast and group coaching program called the Side Hustler to CEO.

As a money management coach, Erinn Bridgman empowers entrepreneurs to design businesses that are not just ‘profitable’, but actually grow their personal wealth. Born with an entrepreneurial spirit, Erinn cut her chops by scaling her photography business to over six figures in under two years, affording her the capital to begin funding the real estate empire she and her husband now run. Erinn now supports business owners to not just ‘scale their business’ but to use it as a means for building...

What if you're too sick to photography your session or event? What's happens to your business if something happens to you? In this short episode, I'm setting out simple steps you can take to put together an emergency plan for your business.

I try to show different viewpoints on this podcast, and for the past few weeks, I've been really digging in to understand why I left the in person sales model and why it never felt quite right to me. After discovering the podcast Duped: The Dark Side of Online Marketing with Michelle Mazur and Maggie Patterson, I realized that in person sales has potential to be emotionally manipulative toward clients. Buckle up as I dig into my research and share stories to back up these points. I'm also...

Marc Silber is a photographer, a three-time best-selling author, film-maker, and the producer of the popular YouTube series Advancing Your Photography. Today's he's sharing his photography journey, from going to school with Annie Leibovitz to guiding other photographers on their own journeys.

Charlotte Isaac is a Business Operations Consultant who gave up her role as a corporate ops manager inside of a creative agency so that she could serve small business owners who love their people just as much as she does hers. Through her signature program, Ease Seekers Society, and her DIY Dubsado shop, Charlotte helps overwhelmed and overworked entrepreneurs build customized solutions so they can serve their clients better, automate busywork, and feel confident in their business.

Jeff started his career as a Military Photographer in the British Royal Navy but after nearly 10 years service he decided to leave the armed forced to set up his own photography company. Eighteen months later he had a successful six-figure turnover wedding photography company and a commercial photography company, then going on to open a separate school photography business with sixty nursery schools on their books and a Boudoir Makeover company turning over 1,000 boudoir shoots per year....

Andréa Jones has built an online business committed to empowering businesses to utilize the power of social media in a positive and impactful way, without being overwhelmed and drained by it.

As creatives, it can be really hard to let go of part of our work. Today, Holly Smith, a virtual assistant, is sharing her advice for where to let go so you can get your life back or focus on the work you really want to do. Holly is the founder of The Genie VA, a small team of virtual assistants offering extensive administrative support to small wedding & elopement photographers across the US. She is a wedding & events coordinator turned virtual assistant, and now aims to help as...

Paige Ray is a commercial photographer for brands that are a creative force in their industry. Today on the podcast, she's sharing tips on how to pivot from one specialty to another as a photographer OR how to "pivot" your prices to make more money as a photographer - including how to introduce your pricing to clients as a high ticket item.

Marketing doesn't have to feel hard or icky. There is a huge false conception around what marketing is in the entrepreneural space, and it's Casey Crow Taylor's mission to help creatives find their own unique marketing process that not only works but is FUN for them. We'll also talk about pivoting in your business and using Instagram in a way that works for you Casey is a mom, intuitive marketing coach and motherhood photographer. After 7+ years working in PR + Marketing for brands like...

Today I'm talking with Kate Kordsmeier about how to set up evergreen funnels to drive consistent leads to your photography business. Kate Kordsmeier is a writer, educator, and creative entrepreneur. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, two kids, and three fur babies. She was a full-time journalist for nearly ten years and was featured in several high-profile magazines. After being diagnosed with PCOS and leaky gut syndrome, she started a holistic wellness blog, Root + Revel, which became...

Gina Brocker and Angie Bonin don't want to manufacture moments. They don't want to have people fake that they are buttoning a wedding dress or fake that they're playing with their children. They want to capture real moments in life that mean something to people. Photographing a bowling date night? Yes, please. On today's episode, they're sharing how staying true to this vision has helped them to run exceptional businesses - and how you can do it too. Gina Brocker and Angie Bonin are...

As a small business owner, you're responsible for every financial decision in your business. Today, Danielle Hayden is walking through why she recommends keeping a financial dashboard (and what should be in it) to make ongoing business decisions. She's talks about how to use those numbers to set your goals and run your day like a CEO, planning for seasonality, paying yourself, and how to decide which investments are worth the risk in your business (Studio? Elaborate mini session setup? New...

Today I'm talking with Rachael Boer about how in person sales can boost your profits and how to connect with those clients. We're also chatting about free and low-cost marketing ideas for your photography business. Rachael Boer is a portrait photographer based in Memphis, TN with 12 years of experience in the portrait business. She's a Certified Professional Photographer and holds a Photographic Craftsman degree from the PPA. In addition, Rachael runs IPS Mastermind, a business education...

Emily Reiter is the founder of Anna Delores Photography and a wedding photography educator who empowers fellow creatives to grow their businesses with elevated styling skills, connections with wedding vendors and publications, and entrepreneurial savvy to maximize long-term success. Former careers in visual merchandising and a business startup have provided Emily a unique skill set ideal for flourishing as a creative entrepreneur, and she is passionate about sharing what she’s learned with...

Christina Nicholson is a former TV reporter and anchor who now owns and operates a public relations firm, Media Maven. She helps small business owners earn exposure through media relations, video production, writing, and blogging. In episode 173, she's sharing her tips for getting your photography business featured in the press.

Michelle Knight is a mother, wife, world traveler and storyteller. She is also a Personal Brand Coach and Marketing Strategist and the founder of Brandmerry.com. She works with entrepreneurs to create an authentic, captivating and money-making brand through the power of story. Michelle supports business owners at various stages of their business who share one common goal - creating an authentic brand that allows them to show up as they are, build a loyal community and experience time,...

James Patrick is an award winning photographer, best selling author, entrepreneur coach, podcast host and public speaker based in Phoenix, AZ. He is the founder of FITposium, an annual conference guiding fitness entrepreneurs to grow their careers. James has received a variety of awards for his work as a photographer, marketer and entrepreneur. Leveraging his diverse experience, James has presented on stages coast-to-coast in the United States and has been interviewed for numerous TV,...

Today on the podcast, Kelli White is sharing how she built her business in both photography AND videography, and how you can expand your own business with video. Kelli is an Indianapolis based photographer and filmmaker, where she works with families, couples and brands to tell authentic stories through photos and video. Kelli has a passion for educating and encouraging new female filmmakers through her videography education website, She Learns Video.

Topics from today's episode: • The daily habits of an entrepreneur • The Self-Employed Ecosystem for a healthy business and life • How personal development increases your capacity for success • How to create a Business Model of Multiples How many people can say they’ve never worked for anyone else? Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old began a lifetime of self-employment. As a small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw coaches self-employed and small business owners through all the...

Kelsey is the founder and creator of the Aligned Business™ Academy, a 12 month business program designed to create a thriving business model that supports you in scaling to 6-figures while living your life without burning out. She is also the owner of Pinegate Road, a personal branding agency. Now 32, Kelsey is enthused by working with entrepreneurs to fulfill a “life first” approach while building the business of their dreams. Learn how you can apply Kelsey's approach to scale up your...

Dave Lorenzo's life changed when he was hit by a taxi on his way to a high pressure consulting meeting in New York City. He made a promise to himself that day that if he came out okay, he would get off the hamster wheel and set up a business that would give him more freedom in his life. Now, Dave helps business owners develop growth strategies, including better sales. Today on the episode, Dave is sharing his sales tips with you.