Pat Miller engages Darren Ross, Founder of Service Freak and the mastermind behind the Magic Castle Hotel's legendary reputation for customer service, in an episode focused on transforming ordinary customer interactions into unforgettable experiences. This episode will have you rethinking the essence of client relationships and the profound impact of thoughtful gestures.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(7:32) - Customer Service

(17:11) - Bold Ideas

(24:32) - Customer Experience

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Pat Miller welcomes Lindsay Vastola, Founder of VastPotential and a communication expert, for a transformative episode that uncovers the emotional and communicative dynamics shaping our daily lives. Get ready to rethink how you handle stress and strengthen connections, both at work and in your personal life.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(03:49) - Work Life Balance

(25:40) - Panel of Buttons

(29:32) - Getting in Your Zone

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Pat Miller chats with the Alison Carlino, owner of Carlino's Photography in Texas,  in an engaging episode that reveals the secrets to combining quality with high-volume photography. This conversation is sure to challenge your ideas about balancing scale and excellence while providing practical tips to succeed in the competitive world of volume sports photography.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(09:56) - On-site Organization

(14:50) - Team Photos

(21:21) - Attention to Detail

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Pat Miller sits down with Tiffany Crenshaw, owner of Animal House Photography, who has found a way to successfully balance a growing photography business with a busy home life.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(04:52) - Creating a Business That Supports Our Lives, Not Defines Them.

(12:45) - Boosting Focus and Productivity with Brain Dumps and Time Blocking.

(14:12) - A client management system enhances service and streamlines communication.

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Pat Miller talks with award-winning fine art and commercial photographer, Christina Peters, about protecting your photography aspirations. If you're serious about turning your passion into a sustainable business, this is one episode you can't afford to miss.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(16:54) - Photography Business Regulations

(27:46) - Photography Contracts

(38:55) - Copywriting Your Work

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Pat Miller welcomes wedding and lifestyle photographer, Rhea Whitney, who unpacks the challenges of running a successful photography business. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by juggling your creative side with the demands of running a business, this conversation will change the way you approach both your craft and your company.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(16:23) - Thought Work

(22:51) - Your Work is Worth It

(33:58) - Analyzing Demand

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Pat Miller welcomes Tim Walden, a leader in relationship

photography, to discuss his incredible journey from rescuing a struggling

family business to becoming a well-known figure in the industry. This episode

is more than just business advice—it's a guide to bringing passion and purpose

into your photography to create a unique and profitable brand.

Pat Miller chats with Heather Crowder, owner and photographer at The Lightbox Studio & Heather Crowder Portrait Studio, to explore how adding volume photography to your business can be a game-changer. If you're looking for ways to expand your income and reach more clients, you won’t want to miss this conversation!

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(17:14) - Finding Your Style

(35:01) - Profit in the Volume

(37:37) - Clear Outcome

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Pat Miller hosts the inspiring Pete Coco in an engaging episode that unpacks the profound impact of mindset on personal and professional success in photography. This episode promises to shift your perspective on the intertwined relationship between mental conditioning, artistic growth, and business success.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(08:45) - Focusing Your Skills

(14:38) - A Successful Mindset

(21:02) - Self Belief

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In this episode of the Professional Photographer podcast, Pat Miller sits down with Mary Fisk-Taylor, a 30-year photography industry veteran, to discuss the often-difficult topic of pricing your work. Mary shares her journey of transitioning from pure passion to running a profitable photography studio, offering advice on overcoming the fear of charging what you're truly worth. She emphasizes the importance of balancing creativity with data-driven business decisions to ensure long-term sustainability in a competitive market.

Mary also highlights the impact of industry trends, including the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and how staying authentic and knowing your numbers can give photographers an edge. From delegating tasks to prioritizing profit over passion, this episode provides practical strategies for photographers looking to thrive financially while still pursuing their creative dreams.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(09:15) - Discover why passion is key to overcoming sacrifices and delivering photography that clients will cherish for generations.

(19:37) - Learn how valuing your skills can reshape client expectations and improve fair compensation in photography.

(35:55) - Explore three simple strategies for paying yourself as a photographer and improving your financial stability.

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