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This one? Oooop. It’s gonna sting.
Because these five truth bombs?
They’re not just for you—they’re for me too.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really keeping us stuck in our businesses—and it’s not our talent, our market, or our gear.
It’s our habits. Our fears. Our overthinking.
And in my case… it’s also me sitting at my desk, obsessing over slides for the Mastermind instead of doing other work that actually moves the needle.
Did I include an actual voice note that I sent to my team with all of my mental blocks on full display for you? Of course I did, and I’m playing it for you in this episode. Because I could literally hear myself, mid-sentence, blocking my own growth in real time.
And I want you to hear it too. Because sometimes the most powerful mirror is someone else’s spiral.
We’re talking:
This episode is for the photographer who knows what to do… and still isn’t doing it.
It’s for the business owner who’s scared to be seen.
And it’s for me, on the days when I choose slide design over strategy.
Let’s call ourselves out—lovingly, but directly.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the Posers Podcast
00:37 Personal Reflections and Entrepreneurial Challenges
02:15 The TikTok Trend and Its Relevance
03:14 Voice Memo: The Irony of Mental Blocks
09:15 Hard Truths for Photographers
18:03 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
20:26 Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement
🔗 Connect with Jodi:
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Tits up, ears open—let’s go build something epic.
Want to go deeper with me?
Check out The Posing Method or get on the Mastermind Waitlist which opens again in January.
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Okay Posers… I’m telling on myself in this one.
This episode is all about a mistake I made in my business that cost me over $3,000 (plus hours of my time and the loss of a really great assistant). And the worst part? I thought I was being smart. Efficient. Resourceful.
Spoiler: I wasn’t. I was being comfortable.
In this episode, I’m sharing what happened when I tried to shortcut my way into social media strategy by expanding my assistant’s role instead of hiring a real pro... and what that mistake taught me about leadership, boundaries, and the danger of choosing ease over clarity.
We’re also diving into the 5 Things Photographers Have No Business Doing In Their Business:
PLUS: I’m breaking down exactly how I bring in thousands in print sales each year with zero effort by handing off the marketing, customer service, fulfillment, and even abandoned carts.
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This one is personal. It’s raw. And it’s here to remind you that spending money you don’t feel “ready” to spend… might be the exact decision that you need to make to move forward.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the Posers Podcast
00:46 Funny Memes and Relationship Dynamics
04:44 A Big Business Mistake
05:26 The Importance of Outsourcing
14:11 Outsourcing Essentials for Photographers
21:17 The Power of Print Sales
27:43 Social Media Management: A Necessary Investment
29:49 Final Thoughts and Farewell
🔗 Connect with Jodi:
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If you loved this episode, subscribe, rate, and review! Algorithms are needier than all our ex-boyfriends combined, and I need all the help I can get.
Tits up, ears open—let’s go build something epic.
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🚨The Mastermind waitlist is officially open for January 2026!
Jodi’s current round is sold out (and oversold), but the next cohort launches in January—and it will fill up fast.
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I said what I said.
In this episode, I’m popping off about the epidemic I’m seeing all over our industry—and yeah, I’m calling it an epidemic: photographers hiding behind pretty, Pinterest-perfect work that’s missing the power, the soul, and the luxury they think they’re selling.
This one started as an Instagram Story rant. Then I realized: I had more to say. So I marched my sassy little self up to the studio, hit record, and let it rip. Because we’re not here to play small. We’re here to create work that stops people in their tracks. And your overexposed, beige-sweatered, blown-out edits? They’re not doing that.
⚡️ In this episode, I get into:
If you’ve been feeling the nudge to go bolder, take risks, and finally create the kind of art your dream clients will pay top dollar for… this is your permission slip. Also? Bring back your shadows, babe. Please.
Timestamps:
00:37 A Sassy Start to the Day
01:51 The Epidemic in the Photography Industry
03:21 The Power of Perception and Branding
05:47 A Case Study in Transformation
10:03 The Light and Airy Debate
13:38 A Call to Action for Photographers
15:44 Wrapping Up and Signing Off
🔗 Connect with Jodi:
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📷 Instagram
📣 Help Spread the Word!
If you loved this episode, subscribe, rate, and review! Algorithms are needier than all our ex-boyfriends combined, and I need all the help I can get.
Tits up, ears open—let’s go build something epic.
Want to see how Jodi uses posing to drive emotional buy-in and bigger sales?
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🚨The Mastermind waitlist is officially open for January 2026!
Jodi’s current round is sold out (and oversold), but the next cohort launches in January—and it will fill up fast.
Click here to join the waitlist and be the first to know when doors open.
Show Sponsor: PASS
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The crash out that you and Huda from Love Island have in common.
Let’s talk about that dreaded moment: you’re mid-shoot, the light is perfect, your clients are waiting, and your brain? Completely blank.
Yep—been there. More than once.
In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why this happens, and it’s not because you’re unprepared or unprofessional. It’s your nervous system doing its job—protecting you under pressure. But here’s the good news: you can rewire that response.
I’m walking you through the brain science behind going blank during a session, how “amygdala hijack” shows up behind the camera, and what to do when your prefrontal cortex decides to peace out just when you need it most.
Plus, I’m sharing how my method trains you to regulate yourself and your clients before posing even begins—so that the shoot flows, your confidence stays intact, and your clients leave obsessed with both their photos and the experience.
We’re talking:
👀BONUS TRAINING: Want the 3-sentence formula that regulates your clients and makes awkwardness disappear like a bombshell at recoupling?
Watch the bonus video RIGHT HERE.
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If you’ve ever walked away from a session thinking, “I should’ve done better…” this episode is your lifeline. You’re not broken—you’re just overdue for a better method.
Timestamps:
00:35 Love Island and Photography
01:43 The Love Island Recap
04:54 Relating Reality TV to Photography
08:13 Understanding Photographer Panic
10:57 The Solution to Mid-Shoot Panic
13:22 Student Success Stories
15:20 Conclusion and Bonus Content
17:15 Final Thoughts and Farewell
🔗 Connect with Jodi:
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📷 Instagram
📣 Help Spread the Word!
If you loved this episode, subscribe, rate, and review! Algorithms are needier than all our ex-boyfriends combined, and I need all the help I can get.
Tits up, ears open—let’s go build something epic.
Want to see how Jodi uses posing to drive emotional buy-in and bigger sales?
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🚨The Mastermind waitlist is officially open for January 2026!
Jodi’s current round is sold out (and oversold), but the next cohort launches in January—and it will fill up fast.
Click here to join the waitlist and be the first to know when doors open.
Show Sponsor: PASS
PASS is the modern gallery system for photographers who want to look like a luxury brand and sell like one, too.
From digital delivery to premium print products, PASS makes it easy to automate passive income with curated packages and pre-built marketing flows—all inside a beautifully designed gallery system.
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Real examples, real psychology, real results
Inquiries are coming in, but no one’s booking—and the inbox is starting to feel haunted. Sound familiar?
In this episode, I break down exactly how to stop getting ghosted and start booking high-ticket sessions through strategic, psychology-backed email responses. I’ll walk through a real inquiry that turned into a confirmed booking—no sales call required—and explain the psychology behind every word I wrote.
I also share a DM from a fellow photographer who implemented last week’s strategy and saw immediate results, proving this approach works beyond my own business.
Inside this episode:
📩A real inquiry breakdown that converted into a multi-thousand-dollar booking
💌A DM from a photographer who got a same-day response using this method
🧠The loss aversion bias and why “don’t miss out” is stronger than “look what I offer”
🎯Price anchoring psychology and how to frame your numbers like a pro
📅The color-coded calendar trick that uses visual decision-making to drive action
🔑Strategic word choices that stack urgency, scarcity, and micro-commitments
💼Plus: how to signal authority without sounding salesy
Whether you’re responding to one-off inquiries or tightening your communication process across the board, this episode is packed with tangible takeaways that can raise your booking rate and your client confidence overnight.
Timestamps:
00:35 Weekly Update and Studio News
02:25 Dealing with Client Ghosting
05:03 Shifting the Power Dynamic
07:33 Email Exchange Breakdown
08:13 Success Story: Elisa's Win
10:41 Handling Senior Graduation Photos
15:24 Psychological Tactics in Pricing
19:41 Final Follow-Up Strategy
26:48 Summary and Key Takeaways
29:36 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
🔗 Connect with Jodi:
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📷 Instagram
📣 Help Spread the Word!
If you loved this episode, subscribe, rate, and review! Algorithms are needier than all our ex-boyfriends combined, and I need all the help I can get.
Tits up, ears open—let’s go build something epic.
Want to see how Jodi uses posing to drive emotional buy-in and bigger sales?
CLICK HERE to get The Posing Method
🚨The Mastermind waitlist is officially open for January 2026!
Jodi’s current round is sold out (and oversold), but the next cohort launches in January—and it will fill up fast.
Click here to join the waitlist and be the first to know when doors open.
Show Sponsor: PASS
PASS is the modern gallery system for photographers who want to look like a luxury brand and sell like one, too.
From digital delivery to premium print products, PASS makes it easy to automate passive income with curated packages and pre-built marketing flows—all inside a beautifully designed gallery system.
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What if I told you the reason you’re getting ghosted isn’t your pricing—it’s your paragraphs?
In this episode, I’m breaking down the psychology behind why your beautifully written, overly detailed reply is overwhelming potential clients and shutting down the sale before it ever starts.
This week, I made a rookie mistake that led to my first ghosting in years. And the second I opened the email I had sent… it was obvious. I skipped the psychology, flooded the inbox, and forgot to build the most important thing: connection.
Inside, I’ll walk you through:
You’ll also hear the exact 3-sentence email I now use to spark replies, establish authority, and create emotional engagement—without sounding salesy or desperate.
Hit play and learn how to make them write back—without begging, discounting, or following up five times.
Timestamps:
00:53 The Big Secret and Surprise Party
04:03 Golf Course Banter and Podcast Ideas
05:37 Confession Time: Rookie Mistake
06:59 The Ghosted Email Incident
10:58 Crafting the Perfect Response
16:40 The Power of Micro-Commitments
19:59 Discovery Calls: To Do or Not To Do
23:59 Testing and Adapting Your Systems
26:16 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
🔗 Connect with Jodi:
📸 Website
📷 Instagram
📣 Help Spread the Word!
If you loved this episode, subscribe, rate, and review! Algorithms are needier than all our ex-boyfriends combined, and I need all the help I can get.
Tits up, ears open—let’s go build something epic.
🚨 The Mastermind is FULL—but the waitlist is open!
Want to learn how I built my business from $41K to $330K with no spouse, no financial safety net, and three boys depending on me?
My 8-week Mastermind starts August 5th—and while all 10 spots are officially filled, you can still join the waitlist in case one opens up or to be the first to know when the next round launches.
I’m teaching everything:
📖 The shift from weddings to portraits
📖 My pricing model
📖 Sales scripts that convert
📖 How to roll objections like a pro
📖 The psychology behind creating demand
👉 CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST
Want to see how Jodi uses posing to drive emotional buy-in and bigger sales?
CLICK HERE to get The Posing Method
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I’m unpacking why the traditional idea of work/life balance doesn’t work—especially for women building something from scratch. And how I’ve learned to let go of the guilt when my ambition speaks louder than motherhood does.
In This Episode:
🔥 The real cost of following advice from people in totally different seasons
🔥 How building my business kept me sane through divorce and early motherhood
🔥 Why I don’t see my kids as competition with my ambition—they’re shaped by it
🔥 What it’s looked like for me to choose myself and my business… sometimes over my family
🔥 Why I think it’s less about balance and more about knowing yourself, obsessing over each part of you that you love… and just calling that life
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the Posers Podcast
00:35 Catching Up After a Break
01:22 The Bahama Mama Adventures
03:00 Teenagers and Vacation Realities
04:28 The Work-Life Balance Dilemma
05:25 Childhood Memories and Social Dynamics
08:16 Rejecting the Balance Myth
12:37 Embracing Obsession and Ambition
16:40 Personal Journey and Business Growth
25:09 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
🔗 Connect with Jodi:
📸 Website
📷 Instagram
📣 Help Spread the Word!
If you loved this episode, subscribe, rate, and review! Algorithms are needier than all our ex-boyfriends combined, and I need all the help I can get.
Tits up, ears open—let’s go build something epic.
🚨 The Mastermind is FULL—but the waitlist is open!
Want to learn how I built my business from $41K to $330K with no spouse, no financial safety net, and three boys depending on me?
My 8-week Mastermind starts August 5th—and while all 10 spots are officially filled, you can still join the waitlist in case one opens up or to be the first to know when the next round launches.
I’m teaching everything:
📖 The shift from weddings to portraits
📖 My pricing model
📖 Sales scripts that convert
📖 How to roll objections like a pro
📖 The psychology behind creating demand
👉 CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST
Want to see how Jodi uses posing to drive emotional buy-in and bigger sales?
CLICK HERE to get The Posing Method
Show Sponsor: PASS
Where modern photographers share, sell, and scale.
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If you’re waiting for someone to notice your work, hype up your talent, or magically make your bookings roll in… let me stop you right there.
No one is coming.
In this episode of The Posers Podcast, I’m breaking down the 3-step formula to becoming your own PR team—because if you’re not doing the visibility work for your business, no one else is going to.
I’ll walk you through the kind of PR engine that I knew that I had to build for my 40 Over 40 Photography Experience—a totally new offer that required a way louder, more strategic launch than just “posting pretty photos.” And spoiler alert? This is exactly why most photographers stay stuck and underbooked.
We’re not whispering our wins anymore.
We’re turning quiet qualifications into loud demand.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Plus, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the moment I realized I could either hide behind humility… or own my authority.
If you’ve ever felt like bragging makes you cringe—or like no one is seeing how hard you’re working—this episode is going to hit hard in the best way
Timestamps:
00:35 Vacation Vibes and Business Brags
02:40 The Power of Self-Promotion
05:14 Launching a New Offer: 40 Over 40 Photo Series
06:31 The Myth of Effortless Success
11:34 Bragging Better: Be Proud, Be Loud, Be Strategic
20:00 Overcoming Introversion in Business
22:44 Take Action: Brag About Your Business
23:31 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
🔗 Connect with Jodi:
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📷 Instagram
📣 Help Spread the Word!
If you loved this episode, subscribe, rate, and review! Algorithms are needier than all our ex-boyfriends combined, and I need all the help I can get.
Tits up, ears open—let’s go build something epic.
🚨 The Mastermind is FULL—but the waitlist is open!
Want to learn how I built my business from $41K to $330K with no spouse, no financial safety net, and three boys depending on me?
My 8-week Mastermind starts August 5th—and while all 10 spots are officially filled, you can still join the waitlist in case one opens up or to be the first to know when the next round launches.
I’m teaching everything:
📖 The shift from weddings to portraits
📖 My pricing model
📖 Sales scripts that convert
📖 How to roll objections like a pro
📖 The psychology behind creating demand
👉 CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST
Show Sponsor: PASS
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From digital to physical, PASS lets you automate your passive income with high-quality print products and curated packages—right from your gallery.
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This isn’t your average “how to run a boudoir business” convo. This is a behind-the-scenes tour of a creative empire in the making.
In Part 2 of my conversation with Shannon Griffin, we get deep into the art, psychology, and bold pricing strategy that powers Shannon’s luxury boudoir brand. We’re talking $1,500 commission fees just to start… and five-figure sales for custom-designed wall art that belongs in a gallery.
You’ll hear the truth about boundaries, high-end client expectations, saying “no” more than “yes,” and how Shannon’s work changed when she stopped trying to be “just” a photographer—and claimed her place as an artist.
If you’ve ever wondered how to charge more, do less, and create actual art people will treasure for a lifetime… this is the episode.
Inside this one, we talk about:
🔥What Shannon’s luxury client process really looks like (and why most people fall off)
🔥The mental game of building a business that’s mostly “no”s
🔥How she gets $10K+ clients to say yes without ever sending a price list
🔥What it means to run a values-led, vision-first business (even when it’s terrifying)
🔥Why being the breadwinner, the visionary, and the feeler is a lot—and also totally worth it
Timestamps:
00:40 Recap of Last Week's Episode with Shannon Griffin
01:45 Diving into Boudoir Photography
03:11 Creating Trust and Tension with Clients
04:47 The Art of Wall Art
07:13 Shannon's Unique Process and Client Experience
09:11 Challenges and Triumphs in Business
13:04 The Importance of Client Fit and Pricing
15:53 Personal Struggles and Business Impact
19:20 Empowering Women and Building Friendships
20:03 Introducing Pricing and Session Fees
20:19 The Questionnaire and Client Expectations
22:16 Discussing Pricing and Value
24:04 Handling Client Objections and Sales Strategies
26:29 Balancing Client Relationships and Sales
28:42 The Importance of Including Partners in Decisions
33:17 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
35:38 Podcast Wrap-Up
🔗 Connect with Jodi:
📸 Website
📷 Instagram
📣 Help Spread the Word!
If you loved this episode, subscribe, rate, and review! Algorithms are needier than all our ex-boyfriends combined, and I need all the help I can get.
Tits up, ears open—let’s go build something epic.
🚨 The Mastermind is FULL—but the waitlist is open!
Want to learn how I built my business from $41K to $330K with no spouse, no financial safety net, and three boys depending on me?
My 8-week Mastermind starts August 5th—and while all 10 spots are officially filled, you can still join the waitlist in case one opens up or to be the first to know when the next round launches.
I’m teaching everything:
📖 The shift from weddings to portraits
📖 My pricing model
📖 Sales scripts that convert
📖 How to roll objections like a pro
📖 The psychology behind creating demand
👉 CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST
Show Sponsor: PASS
PASS is more than just a gallery delivery system—it’s where modern photographers share, sell, and scale their work.
From digital to physical, PASS lets you automate your passive income with high-quality print products and curated packages—right from your gallery.
Pre-built marketing automations, stunning design, and effortless delivery.
Start looking like the luxury brand you are.
Save $250 with my link: Click here to get started with PASS
You’ve been to the conferences. You’ve seen the speaker lineups. But have you ever wondered what really goes down behind the scenes? In this episode, I’m pulling the curtain all the way back.
I’m sitting down with my girl crush turned soul mate, Shannon Griffin, for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about what it’s actually like to be on the educator side of the photography world. From the nerves and expectations of presenting to the weight of attendee feedback—this one goes there.
What started as a casual “let’s catch up” turned into a full-on debrief of Shannon’s experience at a recent workshop, including the moment she opened a tough piece of feedback—and decided to talk it through, live, with me, on the pod.
This is real-time vulnerability, integrity, and growth. And yeah—it’s also funny as hell.
In this episode, we dive into:
🔥 The pressure to be “everything” as an educator—and why that’s just not possible
🔥 Why teaching your process doesn’t mean giving it all away
🔥 Shannon’s approach to client privacy, even when it means missing out on portfolio gold
🔥 The emotional labor no one talks about in educational spaces
🔥 What I told a potential mastermind client who wasn’t ready—and what you should look for in an educator
🔥 The importance of creating safety and trust—even when no one says “thank you”
🔥 Why caring deeply doesn’t make you weak—it makes you excellent
If you’re a photographer navigating workshops, education, or just trying to find your people—this one’s a must-listen.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the Posers Podcast
00:58 Reflecting on Podcast Journey
01:54 Introducing Shannon Griffin
02:37 Jody's Girl Crush on Shannon
04:16 The Conference Connection
07:06 Discussing Business Processes
08:49 Conference Feedback and Growth
15:16 Balancing Education and Business
19:53 The Value of Conferences and Workshops
20:21 Choosing the Right Educational Investment
21:24 Red Flags in Educational Programs
22:08 The Importance of Integrity in Education
25:08 Handling Feedback and Miscommunication
31:41 Challenges in Boudoir Photography
37:38 Concluding Thoughts
🔗 Connect with Jodi:
📸 Website
📷 Instagram
🚨 The Mastermind is FULL—but the waitlist is open!
Want to learn how I built my business from $41K to $330K with no spouse, no financial safety net, and three boys depending on me?
My 8-week Mastermind starts August 5th—and while all 10 spots are officially filled, you can still join the waitlist in case one opens up or to be the first to know when the next round launches.
I’m teaching everything:
📖 The shift from weddings to portraits
📖 My pricing model
📖 Sales scripts that convert
📖 How to roll objections like a pro
📖 The psychology behind creating demand
⚡️ Generous $500/month payment plan
⚡️ Small group, max support
👉 CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST
Show Sponsor: PASS
PASS is more than just a gallery delivery system—it’s where modern photographers share, sell, and scale their work.
From digital to physical, PASS lets you automate your passive income with high-quality print products and curated packages—right from your gallery.
Pre-built marketing automations, stunning design, and effortless delivery.
Start looking like the luxury brand you are.
Save $250 with my link: Click here to get started with PASS
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