Focal Points with Dorie Howell

Is 'wantographer' a derogatory term? Not necessarily. Join Dorie as she explores the beginners' phase of 'wantography', emphasizing it as an essential stepping stone in your photography journey. Dorie offers advice on how to move from this phase into professional photography smoothly, discussing the importance of mastering the basics, investing in good education, understanding camera settings professionally and many more. You won't want to miss this episode!

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This episode of Focal Points dissects the sometimes unfair attitude in the photography industry towards 'Weekend Warriors.' What if you don't want to go full time? What hurdles might you face? And how could you turn them into steps towards a successful part-time photography business? We dive into these questions, sharing empowering stories and lessons for those wanting to combine photography with the rest of their lives. Do not miss out on Dorie's insights to becoming successful at a photography business, even if it's not your only hustle.

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Today Dorie is encouraging listeners to pull out areas of their business that have been neglected and shoved in the 'corner,' and bring them to the center stage. She shares that these neglected aspects—website, pricing, products, and marketing—might be the catalyst your business needs to leap forward. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice in photography, this episode is packed with valuable insights that will help you face your own hidden fears and dismantle the barriers to your success.

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Sometimes the idea of adding products to our product line is simply overwhelming. Especially when we are starting out and we want to add everything all at once. If you are feeling anxious and overwhelmed at adding products and don't know where to start, you are in the right place. In this episode Dorie goes through how she coaches her one on one clients how to add one statement product for their clients.

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For the majority of us, if we were asked to tell about experiences we've had with the best and the worst customer services, it wouldn't take us long to think of a story! Today Dorie is talking about the four main things she believes it takes to provide GREAT customer service. One thing Dorie is quick to point out is "Great customer service is absolutely subjective." This episode is a must-listen if you've been looking for ways to enhance your business and boost client satisfaction.

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Have you ever had one of those days where you feel blah and then when you try to get work done, it seems impossible? Maybe you didn't get enough sleep last night. Maybe you overindulged. Maybe you binged the final season of that show everyone has been raving about. Whatever the case, it's almost certain that you know how much your personal health can affect your business. In today's episode, Dorie shares her self-realizations, the choice to take control, and that external motivation is unreliable for both her personal AND business lives.

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Today Dorie is talking about how to prepare for the busy photography season. She walks through the significance of marketing, structuring your finances, preparing for emergencies, and handing over tasks that you don't enjoy doing or aren't particularly good at. Dorie also discusses how automating the business operations, finding the right help, and establishing partnerships with other photographers can be part of your preparation as well. "Being prepared is all about feeling secure and ensuring less stress and overwhelm."

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In today's episode, Dorie is sharing how networking from the heart could be the key to growing your business. Often, traditional networking settings can make people feel uncomfortable or inauthentic. By getting involved in a cause you genuinely care about, you can meet potential clients in a more natural and effective way. Grab a pen, because Dorie gives a great list of potential roles that would be a good fit for photographers looking to network this way!

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Kimberly Tara is a CPA, author, mom of four adorable little ones, and all-around amazing person. She attracts the same kinds of clients that we want. Those who want great service, excellent results, and are willing to pay more for that option. If you are struggling to keep your life and business running smoothly, then you should definitely listen in as Kimberly sits down with Dorie to talk about how she manages to do just that!

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Today's guest is Monika Jansen, CEO of Jansen Communications and former client of Dorie's! You might be asking yourself why Dorie is speaking with a marketing guru and what does that have to do with photography. There are a lot of ways to get more eyes on your business. Dorie and Monika are focusing today's chat on the importance of blogging and the role it can play in your marketing!

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