From Nothing to Profit

In this first episode of 2021, we are taking a look back at the crazy time last year when we stayed at home and worked a photography business. Kia tried a bunch of new strategies with her business during that unprecedented time. Some were big successes. Others didn't work that well. Listen in to hear what worked and what didn't with Kia's Top Ten Take-Aways.

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Today on the podcast, we have Chelsea Taylor, from Kansas.  She runs a luxury portrait studio in a small town.  She gave us real talk about social media today and made us rethink what we are doing.  When titling this episode, Matt wrote down “Small Town, Big Goals”.  This is a must listen to episode.

Today on From Nothing to Profit, we have Nicki Hufford.  We loved getting to know her.  She is a major go-getter and is alway on the front edge of our industry.  If you are looking for new ideas or want help making movement on an idea you have had for a while, this episode is for you.  We also ask Nicki a lot of questions about her amazing volume softball business.  Such amazing insights in this episode.

Today on the podcast, we interview Kay Eskridge, from Phoenix AZ.  Kay is the perfect person to have on the podcast right now because we have gotten a lot of feedback from photographers wanting help with making changes in their business.  Kay has done it all.  She owned a small studio and giant studio, a high end studio and now runs a business out of her house.  So she knows the pros and cons of all the models.  Listen in to hear what she has to say. 

Julia Woods is not only one of the best known photographers in our industry but also an amazing coach.  Ever wanted a business coach for just a few minutes? Listen in to this one and you will feel uplifted and inspired to go do great work.  This episode is about real talk and it will help you get moving again.  

This episode with Sarah Smith is maybe the best feel good episode we have had yet.  She reminds us of what is important and helps get us pointed in the right direction.  If you feel a little lost, listen in because there are a lot of gems in this episode.

Sean Brown teaches us how he has created a system to run a youtube channel, an instagram and a tiktok account, all from one piece of content.  If you are worried about there being to many platforms and how you handle it all, this is for you. When you are done listening you will see the light to the next level of social media and video.

Allison Rodgers is not just a photographer but also a graphic designer and that comes across in every part of her business.  She gives us some great insight into how we should be viewing the products we create for our clients. If you are looking to grow your physical product side of your business this year, this is the episode for you.

Today on the podcast we talk to Lisa Staff.  As a photographer and a social media master, she has some amazing insight into instagram and other social media.  When it comes to changing our ways, we want to learn from the best and Lisa is top tier. Our favorite quote from this episode is “Start by Starting”.  You are not going to want to miss this episode.

In this episode, Matt and Kia interview Allison Ragsdale; Matt's wife. Get the real story on who runs the business and why they are so successful. And guess what? Matt is not calling all the shots. Learn some inside knowledge of their photography world as well the fun story on how Matt and Allison created such a successful business.