Join us for the final episode of Creative Moms Focus Season 1, featuring a heartfelt solo conversation with Tara. Tara opens up about the personal and professional challenges she faced as her family navigated a cross-country move. She gets vulnerable about the obstacles and growth opportunities that came with starting over in both life and business.

In this episode, Tara offers encouragement for creative entrepreneurs, especially those going through difficult transitions or beginning anew. She also shares practical tips for overcoming obstacles, actionable strategies for getting unstuck, and insights on embracing growth during the messy, challenging seasons of life and business.

Whether you're an entrepreneur or a creative professional facing a tough season, this episode is filled with valuable lessons and inspiration to help you move forward and thrive as we look to 2025.

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Have you ever considered switching from an all inclusive offer to an a la carte one? Well this week’s guest, Brielle of husband and wife team, Jacob and Brielle Photography, explains how she did just that. Brielle shares her experience going from an all inclusive photographer with a lower rate and high volume of shoots to her current model of offering a more catered, a la carte experience to her clients. 

During our conversation Brielle shares candidly about the ups and downs of making this switch which ultimately led to a successful shift in their business. Brielle describes how they now seek to serve clients who are looking to leave a legacy for their family through photography and display the photos as art in their home. 

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of hearing Part 2 of our interview with manifestation coach Lena Khais. If you haven’t yet, make sure to listen to Part 1 to learn about Lena’s background and the practice of manifestation. 

Lena shares the role the ego plays in the process of growth and the role of mindset shift. She teaches that the mind is a powerful force in being successful and shares tangible examples of putting manifestation into practice as a business owner, focusing specifically on gratitude for both what you have and the things you want but don’t yet have. We break down examples of manifestation from familiar stories. 

Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how these shifts can have a big impact in the future of your business!

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking with manifestation coach Lena Khais. Lena shares how her background in clinical psychology in the corporate world led her to study the field of manifesting. She has since become a coach and developed a four step process to realizing your dreams and creating a life you love through manifestation. Lena walks through those four strategies to utilize manifestation as a part of reaching your goals as a business owner & entrepreneur and gives practical examples specific to photographers. She talks about the importance of changing your mindset intentionally to support your vision for your life and business. In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Lena breaks down important mindset shifts specific to photographers, beginning with defining your identity as a photographer and recognizing, rejecting and reframing limiting beliefs. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the powerful tool of mindset to take your business to the next level.

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In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, hosts Samantha and Tara dive into a crucial topic for photographers—how to avoid overwhelming your clients with too many photos and instead deliver beautifully curated galleries that leave a lasting impression. Tara walks us through her refined process of culling images, including why she starts her culling at the end of a session, how she eliminates duplicates, and tips on being more ruthless in selection to showcase only the best of the best.

We discuss how quality over quantity is key to ensuring your clients feel confident about their photo choices and how this approach can even improve your shooting techniques. Tara shares her secret for keeping sessions varied and explains the importance of guiding clients toward their final artwork decisions—from albums to framed prints—well before the ordering appointment. Whether you’re struggling with overshooting or just want to streamline your workflow, this episode will help you take your photography business to the next level.

Tune in for insightful tips, personal stories, and a fresh approach to delivering a gallery that wows without overwhelming. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @CreativeMomsFocus for more content tailored to creative moms juggling entrepreneurship and family life!

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In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, your hosts Samantha and Jessica dive into the essential tools every photographer needs to streamline their business and improve the client experience. Whether you're juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship or looking to organize your workflow, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you elevate your business. We explore the world of CRMs (Customer Relationship Management) and how you can make these systems work for you—not just as a photographer but as a business owner balancing numerous responsibilities.

From integrating automated workflows to managing client interactions with tools like HoneyBook, 17Hats, and Dubsado, we break down everything you need to know to keep your business running smoothly behind the scenes. Plus, we answer your listener-submitted questions on branding, website hosts, and our favorite resources to help you create a brand that stands out in the crowded photography market.

If you're ready to automate more and stress less, this episode is for you!

Tune in and learn how to: - Automate client inquiries and bookings. - Customize your CRMs to enhance client experience. - Optimize your website for a seamless user experience using Showit. - And more!

Links Mentioned:

CRM Systems: HoneyBook, 17Hats, Dubsado, Sprout Studio, Studio Ninja

Website Hosting: Showit, Squarespace, Wix

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In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, we’re diving into a vital part of running a successful photography business—offering seamless discovery calls to potential clients. We walk you through a step-by-step process on how to set up and optimize your discovery calls. We’ll start with how to embed a calendar on a hidden page that appears after someone submits their contact form, making scheduling easy and efficient.

Next, we’ll discuss what happens after a potential client schedules a call—automating confirmations, reminders, and setting expectations for the conversation. Finally, we break down exactly what to cover during the discovery call to build trust and understand their needs, ensuring your services are a perfect fit.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your client intake process, this episode will give you the tools to offer professional, polished, and effective discovery calls. Don’t miss it!

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In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, Samantha, Jessica, and Tara share their experiences with introducing discovery calls into their businesses and how this simple strategy became a game-changer. They dive into why these calls have been so successful for them, which types of businesses benefit most, and how they enhance communication between you and your clients.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting your creative journey, this episode is packed with actionable tips on how discovery calls might be the missing link in your business strategy. You’ll hear real-life insights on time management and client engagement. Tune in and take your creative business to the next level!

Where we host our discovery calls: Zoom

Where we schedule our discovery calls: Honeybook & Calendly

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In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, Samantha and Tara discuss how important it is to get your clients to emotionally connect to the artwork you sell so they can see it as a valuable investment that they want to make for their own family. They discuss why it’s crucial for potential buyers to see your art as more than just a digital file to admire, but as something physical they can envision in their own lives.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical tips on how to inspire connection and build lasting relationships with your audience. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your creative journey, tune in to hear how these time management hacks work in real life. Plus, learn how to apply these tips to your own routine, and follow along with our two-week challenge to see if you can improve your workflow as well. 

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In this episode, Samantha and Jessica dive into the elusive art of time management. Balancing the demands of a photography business with the responsibilities of motherhood can be overwhelming, but the team is here to experiment with some practical strategies to boost productivity and maintain mental clarity. 

Join us as we explore three key techniques: the Eisenhower Matrix for prioritizing tasks, time blocking paired with the Pomodoro Technique for focused work sessions, and incorporating mindfulness practices to enhance daily productivity. We'll share our personal experiences with these methods, discuss the challenges of sticking to a schedule, and reveal how effective these strategies are in managing our busy lives. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of our show notes for an example of our time blocking schedule!

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your creative journey, tune in to hear how these time management hacks work in real life. Plus, learn how to apply these tips to your own routine, and follow along with our two-week challenge to see if you can improve your workflow as well. 

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Example of our time blocking (based on a day you don't have a session):

Please take this with a grain of salt. We know most of us don't work everyday from 8am-5pm with an hour lunch break, but we wanted to give you a little framework to start with. Please feel free to copy this down and make it your own and adjust it to what you have going on right now.

8am-8:25am - check emails

8:25am-8:30am - yoga/breathing break

8:30am-8:55am - finish emails for the day

8:55am-9am - yoga/breathing break

9am-9:25am - editing

9:25am-9:30am - yoga/breathing break

9:30am-9:55am - editing

9:55am-10am - yoga/breathing break

10am-10:25am - placing artwork orders

10:25am-10:30am - yoga/breathing break

10:30am-10:55am - placing artwork orders

10:55am-11am - yoga/breathing break

11am-12pm - lunch break

12pm-12:25pm - client calls (discovery calls/ordering appts, etc)

12:25pm-12:30pm - yoga/breathing break

12:30pm-12:55pm - client calls (discovery calls/ordering appts, etc)

12:55pm-1pm - yoga/breathing break

1pm-1:25pm - prepping for an upcoming ordering appointment

1:25pm-1:30pm - yoga/breathing break

1:30pm-1:55pm - prepping for an upcoming ordering appointment

1:55pm-2pm - yoga/breathing break

2pm-2:25pm - editing

2:25pm-2:30pm - yoga/breathing break

2:30pm-2:55pm - editing

2:55pm-3pm - yoga/breathing break

3pm-3:25pm - emails

3:25pm-3:30pm - yoga/breathing break

3:30pm-3:55pm - admin work

3:55pm-4pm - yoga/breathing break

4pm-4:25pm - editing

4:25pm-4:30pm - yoga/breathing break

4:30pm-4:55pm - editing

4:55pm-5pm - yoga/breathing break

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