There are plenty of things that can make running your own photography business challenging, but being able to pay yourself a living wage shouldn’t be one of them.

Our guest today, Lisa Kirkeberg, has had her own struggles, from spending years just making enough in her business to get by to learning how to manage her mental health diagnosis and her business at the same time. 

She’s sharing the tips that have helped her transform her photography business into a multiple six-figure venture, from leaning into her finely tuned processes to give each and every client their own personal touch, the lightbulb moment that changed the way she thought about how to pay herself, and how she’s built a business that can give her space to cope with her tougher mental health days.

What’s in this episode:

[03:26] The personal, customized process that allows Lisa K to make over six figures as a photographer

[05:49] How Lisa K learns from each interaction with her clients to communicate even better the next time

[08:50] How Lisa keeps burnout at bay by focusing on getting to know each individual client and leaning into her processes

[12:54] Why Lisa K is such a fan of therapy and how it’s helped her manage her business and her mental health diagnoses

[15:37] Lisa’s mindset shift that allowed to her start prioritizing her own paycheck

[17:17] Why knowing your numbers is the first step to making a profit and paying yourself 

[19:56] Lisa’s unique booking system and why it works so well for converting inquiries into clients

If you want to build a business that supports your clients, your mental health, and allows you to pay yourself, tune in to this episode.

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