Called to Both - Balancing Motherhood and Business for Photographers

Are you constantly reaching for your phone when it dings to answer another email? Maybe you're struggling to find time for vacation because you've overbooked yourself! It's so easy to stay mentally clocked into your work when you have set boundaries for yourself to keep you from being in your business 24/7. In today's episode, I'm sharing seven ways you can create boundaries for you from your business.

If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the Called to Both Facebook Group!

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In This Episode You'll:

1. Find a balance between your work and your life.
2. Set boundaries that protect your peace and mental health.
3. Build systems and create rules for yourself in business.
4. Earn passive income.

Find it quickly:

1:03 - Ways to Build Boundaries FROM Your Business

3:01 - Set your vacation time before you schedule the client work and launches in your business.

5:32 - Decide your hours and your reachability. 

8:20 - Mentally clock in and clock out.

12:50 - Read books and listen to podcasts that are NOT business related.

15:31 - Make “Rules” for how weekends and family time will look

17:00 - Build systems, templates, and automations to make yourself replaceable. 

18:45 - Build Passive Revenue streams.

Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Listen to Episodes 22 and 4
• Check out Elizabeth McCravy

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There is so much value in finding success in our lives and business, but what is the driving factor and number 1 predictor in your success? Having a growth mindset. In today's episode, we're walking through 5 signs of a growth mindset and how you can adjust your approach to a growth mindset if you're struggling through any of these signs.

In This Episode You'll:

1. Understand the importance of a growth mindset.
2. Learn the value of planning ahead.
3. Review 5 signs of a growth mindset.

Find it quickly:

0:46 - What is a Growth Mindset?

1:52 - Make space to slow down and evaluate.

5:12 - You ask for help and are open to feedback.

7:52 - You identify your shortcomings to grow from those things and not to shame yourself.

9:07 - Make time for yourself and your business.

10:16 - You see failure as a crucial part of growth.

Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Watch Joy's Vlog on Planning 
• Download The Strategic Business Planning Guide 
• Read More than a Mom

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Calling all multi-passionate entrepreneurs! You can have and market to multiple audiences and still be successful. This is an opinion that I actually spent a long time not believing—yet here I am, doing exactly that. In today's episode, I'm giving you the permission to do more in your business and sharing the tools you need to do it!

If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the Called to Both Facebook Group!

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In This Episode You'll:

1. Find where there is overlap in your audiences.
2. Understand the disadvantages of the tutorial trap.
3. Not let being multi-passionate hold you back.

Find it quickly:

2:21 - Behind Joy's Business

3:47 - Why Marketing to Multiple Audiences is Hard

6:07 - One Content Medium

7:59 - Consistent Content Creation

10:09 - Permission

12:30 - Repurpose Content

15:56 - Leverage Your Personal Brand

17:47 - Avoid the Tutorial Trap

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Is there a business decision you're struggling with and you're not sure what to do? Brooke Jefferson joins us in today's episode to share a three step method for making better business decisions. Listen in as she walks through some valuable and actionable steps to help you get started today!

If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the Called to Both Facebook Group!

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Today's episode is brought to you by Descript, my favorite tool for content creation! I use Descript to share smaller cut down pieces of my podcast, repurpose Youtube videos, and create on-screen captions in my reels. If you create content in your business, you need to check out this simple, easy-to-use tool!

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In This Episode:

1. Learn about making informed decisions.
2. Get the three step method to making better business decisions.
3. Understand what to do when you've lost motivation.

Find it quickly:

4:05 - Get to Know Brooke

5:49 - Make Better Decisions

6:34 - Set a Vision

11:49 - Set Your Goals and Work Backwards from Your Vision

17:50 - Automate & Outsource in Your Business

31:09 - Encouragement

Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Notion

   

• Zapier

   

• Kajabi

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Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE.

Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here.

If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the PhotoBoss® with Joy Michelle Facebook Group!

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If you are thinking about starting a Facebook group for your business or you're looking to grow an existing one, this episode was created for you! In today's episode, I'm sharing how I grew my own Facebook group to 10k members and a few tips and tricks you can implement today for faster growth!

If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the Called to Both Facebook Group!

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Today's episode is brought to you by Descript, my favorite tool for content creation! I use Descript to share smaller cut down pieces of my podcast, repurpose Youtube videos, and create on-screen captions in my reels. If you create content in your business, you need to check out this simple, easy-to-use tool!

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In This Episode:

1. You'll hear about the value of Facebook groups for businesses.
2. Learn a few tips for growing your Facebook group faster.
3. Understand hoot to get the most out of your Faceboook group.
4. Hear what I'm doing in my Facebook group for this podcast.

Find it quickly:

1:02 - Why Facebook Groups are Important

3:25 - My First Facebook Group

7:36 - Tips for Facebook Groups

11:47 - Get the Most Out of Your Group

14:48 - My New Facebook Group

Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Called to Both Facebook Group
• Photoboss Facebook Group

More ways to connect:

JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAM
WORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACH
JOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITE 
CALLED TO BOTH COMMUNITY 

Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE.

Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here.

If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the PhotoBoss® with Joy Michelle Facebook Group!

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There are so many ways to marketing your business, but the most valuable thing you can do for yourself is build a marketing strategy that you won't get burnt out on. In today's episode, Mary Shelton joins us to share about her experience in taking a break from social media to reassess her business after falling into the trap that she had to focus all of her time and attention on it. Listen in as she shares how she revisited the why behind her business, built a new approach to marketing that better served her clients and herself, and shares a few tactics to getting clients today without burning yourself out.

Today's episode is brought to you by Descript, my favorite tool for content creation! I use Descript to share smaller cut down pieces of my podcast, repurpose Youtube videos, and create on-screen captions in my reels. If you create content in your business, you need to check out this simple, easy-to-use tool!

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In This Episode:

1. You'll learn how to prioritize client experience and connection.
2. Grab growth strategies for getting clients quickly.
3. Understand marketing tactics for millenials vs. Gen Z.

Find it quickly:

2:51 - Get to Know Mary

6:28 - Your Follower Count Doesn't Matter

12:35 - Being a Part of Your Client's Experience

16:14 - Getting Excited for Your Client's Event

18:25 - Creating Open Communication with Your Clients

24:14 - Finding Holes in Your Communication Process

28:25 - Audit Your Process

30:40 - Marketing Tactics to Get Clients

38:08 - Rapid Fire Questions

Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Read The Artist's Way
• Try Flodesk
• Automate with Honeybook
• Get Coaching in Joy's Accelorator

More ways to connect:

JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAM
WORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACH
JOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITE 
CALLED TO BOTH COMMUNITY 

Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE.

Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here.

If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the PhotoBoss® with Joy Michelle Facebook Group!

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Burnout is a real thing and when you're feeling distracted, tired, and simply not motivated in your business, it's easy to want to give up. Instead, I've found seven ways to help reignite that motivation! Listen in as I walk through each of these activities and practices to help you get more motivated in your work!

Today's episode is brought to you by Descript, my favorite tool for content creation! I use Descript to share smaller cut down pieces of my podcast, repurpose Youtube videos, and create on-screen captions in my reels. If you create content in your business, you need to check out this simple, easy-to-use tool!

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In This Episode:

1. You'll hear about 7 ways to motivate yourself!
2. Learn simple hacks to stay productive
3. Reflect on what's working & how you're winning.

Find it quickly:

2:00 - Close the Loop

3:19 - Stream of Conciousness Journaling

4:06 - Move Your Body

5:26 - Connect with Someone & Get Accountable

6:20 - Descript

7:12 - Build a Vision Board

8:54 - Know Your Motivators

10:02 - Trick Yourself into 5 Minutes of What You've Been Avoiding

11:02 - Bonus Tip

Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Read The Artist's Way

More ways to connect:

JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAM
WORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACH
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CALLED TO BOTH COMMUNITY 

Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE.

Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here.

If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the PhotoBoss® with Joy Michelle Facebook Group!

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There never seems to be enough time in the day for you to get everything done in your business, right? What if I told you that a few simple mindset shifts could completely change the trajectory of your business success? In today's episode, we're talking all about mindsets around time, how they hold you back, and how you can take control of them!

Today's episode is brought to you by Descript, my favorite tool for content creation! I use Descript to share smaller cut down pieces of my podcast, repurpose Youtube videos, and create on-screen captions in my reels. If you create content in your business, you need to check out this simple, easy-to-use tool!

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In This Episode:

1. Learn about Parkinson's Law.
2. Shift your mindset around time.
3. Audit what you're doing with your time.

Find it quickly:

0:58 - Mindset Shifts on Time in Your Business

1:55 - Unlink Time from Success

2:45 - Parkinson's Law

6:33 - Determine Your Desired Outcome

9:40 - You Determine Time Commitments

11:40 - Audit Your Time

17:58 - Tools & Resources

Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Get organized with Notion
• Track your time with Toggl
• Focus with Background Noise
• Stay Productive with a Timing Cube

Three Episodes You'll Love:

• Episode 6: Your Business Needs a Power Hour
• Episode 13: Getting It All Done
• Episode 17: Work-from-Home Productivity Hacks

More ways to connect:

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CALLED TO BOTH COMMUNITY 

Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE.

Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here.

If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the PhotoBoss® with Joy Michelle Facebook Group!

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Even if you're not a money savvy person, there are steps that you can take to feel more confident when it comes to your business finances and your pricing! In today's episode, Val Duvick joins us to share money mindsets and misconceptions that many entrepreneurs face and how we can overcome them.

In This Episode:

1. Learn how to plan for profit first.
2. Overcome money mindset blocks.
3. Master your business finances

Find it quickly:

1:40 - Get to know Val

9:37 - Set your business finances & money mindset

14:22 - Profit First

29:03 - Common Money Mindset Blocks

40: 10 - Rapid Fire Questions

Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Get access to Val's Profit First for Creative Entrepreneurs
• Grab Val's Google Drive Financial Spreadsheet Template
• Check out Val's Creative Income Cure
• Learn more about the Profit First Book
• Read Business Made Simple
• See more of Joy's Favorite Books & Tools

More ways to connect:

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CALLED TO BOTH COMMUNITY 

Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE.

Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here.

If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the PhotoBoss® with Joy Michelle Facebook Group!

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Does every day feel like a win to you? Everyone has rough days, but I've created three simple hacks for winning the day, every day. In this episode, I'm sharing how to create a more favorable life and business by making very small changes in your day to day!

In This Episode:

1. Identify what makes each day feel like a win for you.
2. Be better prepared heading into each day.
3. Find ways to reward and care for yourself.
4. Implement three hacks for winning the day.

Find it quickly:

0:08 - 3 Hacks for Winning the Day

1:36 - Create an End-of-Day Next Actions List 

3:41 - Do Tasks that Tomorrow's Version of You Will Appreciate

6:03 - Celebrate Really Small Things

10:38 - Recap

Links + Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Get organized with Notion
• Connect with teammembers on Slack
• Start reading Business Made Simple
• Grab a pen subscription with Cloth & Paper

More ways to connect:

JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAM
WORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACH
JOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITE 
CALLED TO BOTH COMMUNITY 

Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE.

Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here.

If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the PhotoBoss® with Joy Michelle Facebook Group!

Join Now >>

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