After ten years in business, there have been so many impactful lessons I've learned! In today's episode, I'm sharing the top ten lessons I've learned since turning this passion of mine into a business. These ten lessons are the things I wish I could go back and tell myself early on in my business!

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In This Episode You'll:

1. Learn from my 10 years in business.
2. Explore the 10 things I wish I could go back and tell myself when I first started.
3. Learn that not everything in business is linear.

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2:11 - Lesson 1: Spending money to make money isn’t always the case.

4:50 - Lesson 2: It all adds up and catches up.

7:26 - Lesson 3: Decisions made in fear or out of FOMO rarely work out.

8:50 - Lesson 4: Failure is not fatal.

11:46 - Lesson 5: Grit and determination have taken me further than talent or skills.

15:55 - Lesson 6: Businesses fail for 1 reason: Not enough money. Cashflow is king.

17:42 - Lesson 7: If you are excited about your content, it’s 10x better and your audience will engage more.

19:36 - Lesson 8: Your past client is your most likely future clients.

20:58 - Lesson 9: Nothing lasts forever ….so think about the end now,

23:39 - Lesson 10: Success is an average Tuesday.

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Compound Effect

Episode 47

Profit First

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Are you ready for a break from your business? Whether you're feeling burnt out, want to spend a little extra quality time with your family, or looking for clarity, a sabbatical might be the right fit for you! In today's episode, I'm sharing about my own sabbatical experience: including the good, bad, and ugly.

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Before we dive into today’s episode, I wanted to share about The Business Babes Collective Podcast by my friend Danielle Wiebe. This podcast is for women entrepreneurs wanting to scale a profitable business. You can even hear me in episode 110. Make sure that you find Danielle's podcast on your favorite podcast player and give it a listen!

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In This Episode You'll:

1. Hear a recap of my sabbatical.
2. Grab my tips for planning your own.
3. Explore how your business can run without you.

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1:30 - Taking a Sabbatical

9:01 - Expectations vs. Reality

11:49 - What I'd Do Differently

14:46 - Post-Sabbatical Plan

Mentioned in This Episode:

Affiliate Marketing Jumpstart Guide

Your Dream Life Starts Here

Dream Life Journal

The Joy of Missing Out

Walking Pad

Standing Desk

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Whether your business is a side hustle, a hobby, or your profession this episode is for you if you're ready to level it up to go pro. I'm sharing the factors that are the most important elements to focus on when you're making that crucial shift from hobbyist to confident professional. Listen in as I highlight the three factors to focus on in your business and what this can actually look like when you're strategizing going pro in your business.

This conversation originally took place on my friend Amanda Warfield’s podcast and I can’t wait for you to hear this episode.

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Today's episode is brought to you by Hobby to Pro Toolkit. I know just how many steps it takes to set up a photography business that you can feel confident in. Hobby to Pro Toolkit is your one-stop solution where you'll find every tool, template, and guide that you need to confidently go pro in your business.

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In This Episode You'll:

1. Confidently call yourself a pro.
2. Explore three zones to level-up your business.
3. Understand the importance of business education.

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2:07 - Bridging the Gap: Hobbyist vs. Professional

10:57 - Three Zones to Focus On

18:13 - Outsourcing

21:41 - Being a Life-Long Student

29:36 - Sprint vs. Marathon

Mentioned in This Episode:

HoneyBook

Hobby to Pro Toolkit

Who Moved My Cheese

Chasing Simple: Episode 132

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Chasing Simple Podcast

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Are you ready to turn your service-based offers into a scalable course? You can do so with evergreen funnels! Whether you're active or intentional in how you build your funnels, every business has and operates with them. In today's episode, Jordan Jones joins us to share how you can elevate your funnel game and scale your business!

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Today's episode is brought to you by Hobby to Pro Toolkit. I know just how many steps it takes to set up a photography business that you can feel confident in. Hobby to Pro Toolkit is your one-stop solution where you'll find every tool, template, and guide that you need to confidently go pro in your business.

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In This Episode You'll:

1. Learn about marketing funnels!
2. Explore the three stages of a funnel.
3. Find out what your funnel could include!

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2:28 - Meet Jordan

4:50 - Exploring Funnels as a Strategy

8:07 - The Future of Funnels

10:14 - Building Funnels in Business

14:58 - Conversions for Funnels

20:52 - Funnel Example

22:43 - Current State of Funnels

28:02 - Funnel and Automation Tips

33:30 - Listening to Your Audience

38:41 - Tools for Automation

42:10 - Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned in This Episode:

Notion

Hobby to Pro Toolkit

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As we approach the second half of 2023, it's time to see how we're moving toward our goals or if they're even still in alignment with our business. In today's episode, I'm walking you through a mid-year reboot to reset your goals and vision for the second half of the year!

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Before we dive into today's episode, I wanted to share about The Breakthrough Brand Podcast by my friend Elizabeth McCravy. This podcast is for you if you are looking for honest conversations on how our faith in Christ impacts our businesses, homes, and lives. Make sure that you find Jordan's podcast on your favorite podcast player and give it a listen!

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In This Episode You'll:

1. Explore the data you need to review your business.
2. Reflect, refocus, and recalibrate your business goals.
3. Plan ahead for your next review!

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1:46 - Mid-Year Goal Reboot

3:37 - Preparing for Your Review

7:29 - Reflection

9:06 - Refocus

11:32 - Recalibrate

15:12 - Review Your Schedule

18:00 - Additional Resources

Mentioned in This Episode:

Breakthrough Brand Podcast Episode 195

Breakthrough Brand Podcast Episode 205

Episode 42: Planning and Goal Setting

Episode 62: Top 3 Hacks for Working 20 Hours Per Week

Episode 59: Start-of-Day Routine

Episode 60: End-of-Day Routine

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Does your business feel complicated and all over the place? It's time to simplify your business! In today's episode, Elizabeth Henson joins me to discuss the concept of simplifying your business, where to start, and how to know if you're making things more difficult than they need to be!

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Today's episode is brought to you by Hobby to Pro Toolkit. I know just how many steps it takes to set up a photography business that you can feel confident in. Hobby to Pro Toolkit is your one-stop solution where you'll find every tool, template, and guide that you need to confidently go pro in your business.

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In This Episode You'll:

1. Understand the value in simplifying your business.
2. Explore growing a team with simplicity.
3. Learn how to strategically map and block your calendar.

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1:32 - Meet Elizabeth

3:40 - Simplifying Your Business

4:39 - One Bridge at a Time

5:36 - Elizabeth's Client Acquisition

6:59 - Can You Oversimplify?

11:55 - Build a Machine that Works

13:17- Hobby to Pro Toolkit

14:27 - Building a Team for Simplicity

15:49 - The First Steps of Hiring

18:37 - Deciding Your Next Steps & Tools

21:41 - Time Mapping and Planning

28:35 - Understand Your Work Hours

29:42 - Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned in This Episode:

Heartbeat

Notion

Trust and Inspire

Hobby to Pro Toolkit

Connect with Elizabeth:

elizabethhenson.co

facebook.com/groups/thecommunitybuilder

instagram.com/elizabeth.henson

The Messy Success Podcast

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Are you looking for a great read that will help empower you in your life and business? This episode is a roundup of the best books that I've read this year! From changing the way I do business, how I operate my home, my money mindset, and more—these are all books that were recommended to me and that I love.

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Before we dive into today's episode, I wanted to share about Work and Worship by my friend Jordan Jones. This podcast is for you if you are looking for honest conversations on how our faith in Christ impacts our businesses, homes, and lives. Make sure that you find Jordan's podcast on your favorite podcast player and give it a listen!

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In This Episode You'll:

1. Explore the best books I've read this year.
2. Find books for both business and life.
3. Hear about a podcast I've been loving lately!

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2:22 - Eat that Frog!

3:29 - The 5 Second Rule

4:31 - Who Moved My Cheese?

6:12 - Overcoming Underearning

7:38 - You Are a Badass at Making Money

9:23 - Clockwork, Revised and Expanded

12:15 - Finding Water

14:52 - More than a Mom

15:34 - Your Dream Life Starts Here

Mentioned in This Episode:

Joy's Amazon Storefront

Joy's Amazon Books

Eat that Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time

The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage

Who Moved My Cheese?: An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life

Overcoming Underearning: A Five-Step Plan to a Richer Life

You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth

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Systems and workflows are something most of us know we need, but they can be intimidating (and honestly a little boring). I love that systems can bring freedom, flexibility, and an elevated client experience to your business! In this episode, Dolly DeLong joins us to share candidly about what it has looked like to implement systems into her business so that she can lead a call to both life!

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In This Episode You'll:

1. Explore the importance of systems for your business.
2. Learn about the two most valuable systems for business owners.
3. Audit your own systems to create a better experience. 

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3:05 - Get to Know Dolly

4:25 - The Seasons of Business

6:24 - The Importance of Systems

8:55 - Dolly's Wake Up Call

12:08 - Two Systems You Need

16:06 - Financial Systems

27:42 - Client Experience Systems

34:29 - Auditing Your Systems

44:53 - The Summit

Mentioned in This Episode:

Profit First

Episode 24

Systems and Workflow Magic Summit

Free Download: 5 SOPs for Photographers

Connect with Dolly:

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dollydelongphotography.com/podcast

Free Download: 5 SOPs for Photographers

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Content creation can be a time-consuming, yet valuable marketing strategy in your business. After years of creating content, I'm sharing 5 tips to boost ease and engagement with your content! Listen in as I share the secrets I've found to mastering content creation as a business owner!

Before we dive into today's episode, I wanted to share about The Messy Success Podcast by my friend Elizabeth Henson. The Messy Success Podcast combines business tips with real life experiences of being a creative entrepreneur. This podcast will leave you feeling confident, but it also normalizes the day-to-day struggles we all experience as business owners. Make sure that you find Elizabeth's podcast on your favorite podcast player and give it a listen!

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In This Episode You'll:

1. Explore the power of content marketing.
2. Find your own way to master content creation.
3. Learn 5 tips for creating content with ease.

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1:29 - Mastering Content Creation

4:32 - Tip 1: Use a Content Writing or Outline Template

7:04 - Tip 2: Think About the Type of Content YOU Consume

8:37 - Tip 3: Add Your Own Insight

9:55 - Tip 4: Become a Student of the Platform You are Building Content On

12:11 - Tip 5: Add Images, Stats, and Enrichment to the Content

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Messy Success Podcast

Episode 4: Affiliate Marketing

Episode 33: Content Marketing

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We've statistically been seeing video become the prioritized content type in marketing strategies over the last few years and this is expected to continue. When it comes to the amount of video on the internet and how important it is for you to start utilizing video in your business, I want to share how you should go about creating video content to grow your business.

In today's episode, I'm sharing three areas where you can leverage video to grow your business in 2023 and beyond. Listen in as I share about evergreen content, how to repurposing existing content, and how you can overcome perfectionism if it's holding you back!

This conversation originally took place on my friend Ashley Freehan's podcast and I can’t wait for you to hear this conversation.

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In This Episode You'll:

1. Learn How to Leverage Video
2. Explore Content Creation Ideas
3. Push Past Perfectionism

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4:31 - How to Leverage Video in Your Business.

9:26 - Getting Started with Video

34:59 - The Gear

40:29 - Overcoming Perfectionism

Mentioned in this Episode:

My Amazon Shop: joymichelle.co/amazon

Bonjoro

Joy's Amazon Gear List

Mojo

Inshot

Descript

Connect with Ashley:

thepurposegathering.com

The Purpose Gathering Podcast

instagram.com/thepurposegathering

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