By Brittnie Renee - Newborn & Family Photographer Business & Marketing Coach
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As a mom and an entrepreneur, you'll often feel stretched to the limit. This feeling becomes especially apparent when trying to ensure you still have quality time with your kids. It's exciting to pursue something that ignites our passion, but how can we manage the guilt that comes from shifting priorities so significantly?
In today's episode, we're joined by the amazing Sabrina Gebhardt to discuss all things related to mom guilt and the challenges of running a business while raising kids.
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In this episode, I shared my interview on the Book More Clients Podcast with Brooke Jefferson. We discussed the importance of routines and time management for photographers and creative business owners, and how implementing routines and time blocking can help reduce overwhelm and increase productivity.
I talked about my journey from being disorganized and overwhelmed to running multiple businesses and feeling less stressed. I also discussed my photography planner, which I designed to help photographers and creative business owners plan and manage their time effectively.
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In this episode, I'm excited to share my recent podcast appearance on The Creative Business Plan with Charley Van Amburg. During the episode, I discuss what my business looks like on a weekly basis and share tips on how to streamline tasks through automation. We also delve into topics such as my approach to outsourcing, the benefits of batching work, and conducting a time audit.
The Creative Business Plan
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Struggling to reach the right clients can be overwhelming and exhausting. You might be tirelessly posting on social media every day without seeing the results you want. Simply posting on Instagram and considering it marketing won't get you far or fast enough, and it can leave you feeling frustrated and burnt out. In this episode, we will discuss which marketing methods provide the best return on your investment of time and money. We'll examine the effectiveness of word of mouth, referrals, websites, SEO, blogging, Pinterest, email marketing, and social media.
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This episode is from a guest podcast appearance I had on Girl Means Business with Kendra Swalls. During our conversation, we delved into various strategies and tips for balancing the demands of running a photography business with family responsibilities. Our discussion was focused on helping photographers manage their time effectively and build a thriving business while devoting less than 15 hours per week to work.
We dive into so many practical strategies you can make your own for productivity, time management and parenting including batching, my famous time audit, and fun family routines.
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I understand the challenges you face as a photographer. Are you ready to increase your profitability and reduce your workload? You might be wondering how to achieve this desired outcome. But don't worry, I have the solution that will help you achieve higher earnings and a more manageable schedule.
Highlights in this episode:
It is crucial to understand the intricacies of pricing strategies in photography in order to achieve profitability and sustainability. This involves calculating costs and potential income to help set fair yet profitable prices. Consistency, value addition, and maintaining a specific portfolio-building phase are also integral parts of this pricing strategy, all of which work together to create a successful photography business.
When Should You Raise Your Prices?
Knowing when to raise your prices is a critical aspect of managing a photography business. This usually happens when you notice regular bookings, improvements in your work, and positive client experiences. Careful timing and gradual increase in prices can promote sustainability and prevent work burnout, creating a healthy workload and income balance.
Increasing Revenue Without Added Work
Integrating valuable add-ons and offering upsells can contribute significantly to your revenue without necessarily raising session prices. This strategy enhances the average session income while providing clients with more tailored options. By offering gallery upgrades, prints, albums, or limiting images per session and charging for extra, photographers can add more value to their services and, in turn, increase profitability.
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You know it, and I know it: This job is a literal dream come true when we work with amazing clients. I love my clients, and so does my guest Jenny Brower. In this episode, we're talking about how we get such great clients and how we set up good systems and boundaries so that we can continue to love working together!
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Bringing you a guest episode of an appearance I did on the podcast Take it Personally. Big thanks to Maddie Peschong for a wonderful interview about our favorite topics as photographers!
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As the school year comes to a close, it's time to prepare for the summer chaos. Are you a working mom looking for some tips to make the transition smoother? I've got some strategies that work for me and my family that I'd love to share with you.
We recently moved, so finding a good work-life balance has been on my mind a lot. One concept that has really resonated with me is the idea of glass balls and plastic balls. Author Nora Roberts uses this metaphor to illustrate how we should prioritize our responsibilities. We can afford to drop the plastic balls, but it's crucial not to drop our glass balls!
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As a photographer, the primary product that you offer is your photographs. However, sometimes, your photos alone may not be enough to tell the whole story. This is where the importance of copywriting comes in. The words that you use to describe your work, your business, and yourself can provide a comprehensive understanding of your brand and differentiate you from the competition.
In this episode we are joined by Sara Gillis, a talented copywriter, to dive deeper into why copywriting is so crucial for your business. A well-crafted copy can help you convey your brand's personality and values, tell your story effectively, and build a strong connection with your audience. It can also help you showcase your expertise, highlight your unique selling points, and persuade potential clients to choose you over your competitors.
Therefore, as a photographer, it is essential to invest in high-quality copywriting to complement your outstanding visual work and maximize your business's potential.
What we cover:
How do we create demand for our service, especially when you are at a higher price or you sell a “non necessity” product?
Where do we value putting our money and what that value means for everyone else?
Even if your photos are fantastic, they can still be pretty similar to other photos. Words, however, can communicate exactly what makes you different and special.
How we can use AI as a tool to help improve our writing and ideas
You shouldn’t compete with people as far a prices oges, but rather something you can control like the quality of your work
Connect with Sara:
Website: https://whatsarasaid.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellosaragillis/
Copywriter on Call Podcast: https://whatsarasaid.com/podcast
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The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.