Business-First Creatives

Gone are the days where your photos is enough to market your photography business—even if you are an amazing photographer. In an oversaturated market, you have to do more and stand out. In today's episode, Sabrina Gabhardt joins us to share how photographers can create valuable, non-salesy content through their email marketing to better connect with their potential clients and book more sessions! Plus listen in as she gives advice on incorporating this approach holistically across all of your marketing channels.

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Mentioned in this Episode:

Ashlyn Carter

Listen to Sabrina in these Episodes:

Episode 5: Avoiding Burnout

Episode 17: Working Weekend Wins

Episode 48: Investing in Outsourcing

Episode 100: You can change your mind and your offers

Episode 156: Celebrating 2 Years of Business-First Creatives

Connect with Sabrina

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Marketing that Attracts: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Are you leveraging the power of AI in your business? In today's episode, Hattie Dunstan of Funstans Marketing discusses how you can integrate AI into your content creation process and advertising strategy! Listen in as Hattie shares how AI tools like ChatGPT, Meta AI, Gemini, and MidJourney, can streamline various business tasks from crafting marketing content to analyzing ad campaign data.

Today’s episode is brought to you by my Content Organization Hub! If you are drowning in a sea of post its trying to keep track of all your content ideas or maybe you're struggling to remember what you posted on which platform and when, I totally get it.

That's why I created the content organization hub for air table for just 9. You can finally put an end to content chaos. Imagine having all your marketing content in one central location. Easily linked, perfectly organized, and ready to go whenever you are. Grab the Content Organization Hub and get 10% off with code PODCAST!

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Mentioned in this Episode

ChatGPT

Meta AI

Gemini

Midjourney

Connect with Hattie

Website: funstans.kartra.com/page/links

Instagram: instagram.com/funstans

Threads: threads.net/@funstans

Are you looking for a unicorn to help you with your marketing tasks? In today's episode, Emily Reagan joins us to highlight importance of hiring the right marketing assistant to help grow a creative business so you don't have regrets. Listen in as we discuss the differences between general virtual assistants and specialized marketing assistants, exploring the need for business owners to clearly define their goals and expectations when hiring.

Today’s episode is brought to you by my Content Organization Hub! If you are drowning in a sea of post its trying to keep track of all your content ideas or maybe you're struggling to remember what you posted on which platform and when, I totally get it.

That's why I created the content organization hub for air table for just 9. You can finally put an end to content chaos. Imagine having all your marketing content in one central location. Easily linked, perfectly organized, and ready to go whenever you are. Grab the Content Organization Hub and get 10% off with code PODCAST!

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Mentioned in this Episode

Inkpot Creative

Expanding Your Business through Virtual Summits with KP & Jessie of Inkpot Creative

Successfully Delegating to Your Team (Building a Team Series) with Selina Johnson

Building a Team Series Part 1

Clockwork

Connect with Emily

Website: emilyreaganpr.com/

Website: hireaunicorn.com

Instagram: instagram.com/emilyreaganpr

Facebook: facebook.com/emilyreaganpr 

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/digitalmediava 

TikTok: tiktok.com/@emilyreaganpr 

Youtube: youtube.com/@emilyreaganpr 

Podcast: emilyreaganpr.com/podcast

Are you leaving content opportunities on the table because you're not repurposing the content you already have? In today's episode, Felly Day joins us to share the value of repurposing and why it's a crucial component to intentional marketing for business owners. Listen in as she not only shares common mistakes and practical strategies, but also walks us through her CPIA framework to effectively repurpose your content.

Today’s episode is brought to you by my Content Organization Hub! If you are drowning in a sea of post its trying to keep track of all your content ideas or maybe you're struggling to remember what you posted on which platform and when, I totally get it.

That's why I created the content organization hub for air table for just 9. You can finally put an end to content chaos. Imagine having all your marketing content in one central location. Easily linked, perfectly organized, and ready to go whenever you are. Grab the Content Organization Hub and get 10% off with code PODCAST!

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Mentioned in this Episode

Turn 1 into Ten Private Podcast

Felly's Angles Episode on The Unprofessional Entrepreneur

Connect with Felly

Website: fellyday.com

Instagram: instagram.com/fellyday

Podcast: fellyday.com/podcast

When building out your intentional marketing plan, are you considering the power of in-person marketing? In today's episode, Angie McPherson joins us to highlight the benefits of networking through local events, retreats, and creating your own gatherings. Listen in as she shares how to plan before an event, engage meaningfully during, and follow up afterwards so that you get the best ROI. Plus, we even share how to track the success of your efforts for in-person events!

Today’s episode is brought to you by my Content Organization Hub! If you are drowning in a sea of post its trying to keep track of all your content ideas or maybe you're struggling to remember what you posted on which platform and when, I totally get it.

That's why I created the content organization hub for air table for just 9. You can finally put an end to content chaos. Imagine having all your marketing content in one central location. Easily linked, perfectly organized, and ready to go whenever you are. Grab the Content Organization Hub and get 10% off with code PODCAST!

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Connect with Angie

Website: angiemcpherson.com

Instagram: instagram.com/angiejanine

Podcast: angiemcpherson.com/podcast

We naturally share our favorite items and products with our friends, but what if you could make an income by sharing business tools and products with your audience? In today's episode, Candice Coppola joins us to share all about affiliate marketing as a business owner. Listen in as she shares how she got started, how she found success, and what it looks like to develop an affiliate program of your own!

Today’s episode is brought to you by my Content Organization Hub! If you are drowning in a sea of post its trying to keep track of all your content ideas or maybe you're struggling to remember what you posted on which platform and when, I totally get it.

That's why I created the content organization hub for Airtable for just $9. You can finally put an end to content chaos. Imagine having all your marketing content in one central location. Easily linked, perfectly organized, and ready to go whenever you are. Grab the Content Organization Hub and get 10% off with code PODCAST!

Mentioned in this Episode

HoneyBook

Episode 171: Building a Steady Stream of Potential Customers through SEO and Pinterest with Kara Duncan with Kara

Episode 161: Maximize Your Business with AI: Top Tools & Tips with Dawn Richardson

Connect with Candice

Website: candicecoppola.com

Instagram: instagram.com/candice.coppola

Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCp3XF6mQ1bNWry55DsSyUMw

Podcast: podcast.candicecoppola.com

Do you hesitate to invest time into email marketing due to all of the different rules you have to follow? In today's episode, Dama Jue joins us to share the rules she's breaking in her own email marketing strategy that are helping her find success! Plus, listen in as she walks us through her approach to a nurture sequence and the one section of her emails that is driving additional revenue with minimal effort!

Today’s episode is brought to you by my Content Organization Hub! If you are drowning in a sea of post its trying to keep track of all your content ideas or maybe you're struggling to remember what you posted on which platform and when, I totally get it.

That's why I created the content organization hub for Airtable for just $9. You can finally put an end to content chaos. Imagine having all your marketing content in one central location. Easily linked, perfectly organized, and ready to go whenever you are. Grab the Content Organization Hub and get 10% off with code PODCAST!

Connect with Dama

Website: damajue.com

Instagram: instagram.com/damajue

Facebook: facebook.com/damajuellc

Threads: threads.net/@damajue

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Marketing takes up a lot of your time and for businesses that are planning to be around for a while, finding sustainable strategies that generate passive traffic and run on longevity is key for long-term success. For many of us, search engine optimization and Pinterest seem to feel like a lot of work, yet the long-term impacts of the efforts on those two platforms is unmatched. In today's episode, Kara Duncan joins us to share the value of blogging and pinning your content to Pinterest, along with a few tips to getting the most out of your content as a business!

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Mentioned in this Episode

Tailwind

Metricool

Connect with Kara

Website: thekarareport.com

Instagram: instagram.com/thekarareport

Podcast: thekarareport.com/podcast

Are you being intentional in your marketing? This week, we're kicking off a brand new series on the podcast all about marketing with intention. Our first guest, Tayler Cusick-Hollman joins us to help lay the foundation of intentionality with crafting a marketing plan. After watching entrepreneurs with small marketing budgets struggle, Tayler developed Enji, a marketing solution for small businesses. Listen in as she shares how to prioritize your marketing efforts, determine your channels, and market with intention!

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Mentioned in this Episode

Click to Convert by Inkpot Creative

Expanding Your Business through Virtual Summits with KP & Jessie of Inkpot Creative

Connect with Tayler

Website: enji.co

Instagram: instagram.com/enji_co

Facebook: facebook.com/enjimarketing

Podcast: prettyokaypodcast.com/

Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCXUQ06KoBdHN91sFu-NSV4Q

Are you using the power of storytelling in your business? Storytelling offers relatability and authenticity for connection with our audience, which builds trust. Storytelling strategist Akua Konadu joins us to share seven storytelling trends that you should implement into your marketing today!

Today’s episode is brought to you by my Love Your Leads private audio training! Are you providing an experience for your leads that sets an expectation on when they’ll hear from you, provides them with tools that will help them easily say yes and book you, while also making them feel seen and heard? In my private audio training, you’ll learn how to love your leads and get more booked clients through an automated booking process.

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Here are the highlights…

01:09 - The Power of Storytelling in Business

04:13 - Authenticity and Data in Storytelling

11:39 - Relatable and Everyday Stories

15:49 - Freedom in Storytelling

18:20 - Balancing Personal Sharing and Storytelling

18:53 - Embracing Authenticity in Business

20:33 - The Power of Micro Stories

26:24 - Interactive and Engaging Storytelling

Mentioned in this Episode

Creative Educator Conference

Christina Torres

Ashlyn Carter

Reesa Teesa - Who the F Did I Marry?

Case Study - Reesa Teesa

The Six Schizophrenic Brothers

Connect with Akua

Podcast: podcast.honeybook.com

Website: akuakonadu.com

Instagram: instagram.com/akuakonadu_

Youtube: youtube.com/@HoneyBook