Have you ever heard the phrase "you have to take a step backwards to take two steps forward?" Well with Erica that is more true than ever! Join us in today's episode and discover what Erica did to go from making a few hundred per client, to over $3000 sales averages! And all it took was taking a step back in order to gain the clarity that she needed to leap forward.

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Erica is a teen and senior photographer based in Rockville, MD. She offers the whole nine yards with everything such as professional hair & makeup, fashion stylists, destination photo shoots amongst other unique items.  She also offers leadership positions within her teams and many charitable components, including a community service portion that is meant to bring awareness to everyone’s inner beauty.

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Shoot for Success Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootforsuccesspodcast/

Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanbrownproductions/

Erica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericakeysland/

Erica's Website: https://www.ericalandphotography.com/

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If I were to tell you that working harder in your business won’t get you to where you want to be, would you believe me? In fact, after coaching hundreds of photographers in every market across the country, the number one trait that they all shared when they were struggling was working harder than ever in hopes that things would finally come together. It wasn’t until they figured out how to implement the proper frameworks and strategies that their business took off. That’s why I've created the free on-demand video training series, Intro to Senior Photography Crash Course, to help photographers who want to start or grow their business without spending years struggling and trying to figure it out on their own. In this free training, I will teach you the steps you need to take that people like myself along with hundreds of other photographers have used to build their thriving business and be able to live the life they want to live. All you have to do is click the link in the show notes to unlock how to make that happen for you business and say yes to being the success senior photographer you’ve always dreamed of being.

https://mailchi.mp/f440769d0946/senior-photography-crash-course

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Are you following the Shoot for Success Podcast over on Instagram yet? If not, head over there to check us out and make sure to leave a DM so we can say hello! https://www.instagram.com/seanbrownproductions/

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I want to know what you enjoy most about this podcast! Screenshot this episode and make sure to tag me @ShootForSuccessPodcast when you share to your story about the one big takeaway you had from this episode! I want these to be as impactful as possible and this is just one way that you can help me make that happen!

It's one of the things that we don't think about until s#*% hits the fan... And that's the big question of "am I protected against this?" In today's episode, we've got Amanda Holloway joining us and she's talking all things financial, legal and insurance protection for you and your business so that when stuff does go south, you have the peace of mind and security in your business to not have to worry one bit.

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Amanda Holloway is a senior photographer and industry educator based in The Woodlands, TX who delivers one of the premier senior photography experiences in the nation. After being in business for years, she saw the need to help out other photographers who were struggling and has gone on to help and educate thousands of photographers from across the US. Her focus is on the business side and more importantly, how to ensure that you are profitable, your business foundation is sturdy and that you're running a true business.

Doors are open to The Professional Photographer until Friday June 11th! To find out more, head to https://alistcreatives.com/tpp

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Shoot for Success Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootforsuccesspodcast/

Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanbrownproductions/

Amanda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaholloway/

A-List Creatives: https://www.instagram.com/alistcreatives/

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If I were to tell you that working harder in your business won’t get you to where you want to be, would you believe me? In fact, after coaching hundreds of photographers in every market across the country, the number one trait that they all shared when they were struggling was working harder than ever in hopes that things would finally come together. It wasn’t until they figured out how to implement the proper frameworks and strategies that their business took off. That’s why I've created the free on-demand video training series, Intro to Senior Photography Crash Course, to help photographers who want to start or grow their business without spending years struggling and trying to figure it out on their own. In this free training, I will teach you the steps you need to take that people like myself along with hundreds of other photographers have used to build their thriving business and be able to live the life they want to live. All you have to do is click the link in the show notes to unlock how to make that happen for you business and say yes to being the success senior photographer you’ve always dreamed of being.

https://mailchi.mp/f440769d0946/senior-photography-crash-course

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Are you following the Shoot for Success Podcast over on Instagram yet? If not, head over there to check us out and make sure to leave a DM so we can say hello! https://www.instagram.com/seanbrownproductions/

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I want to know what you enjoy most about this podcast! Screenshot this episode and make sure to tag me @ShootForSuccessPodcast when you share to your story about the one big takeaway you had from this episode! I want these to be as impactful as possible and this is just one way that you can help me make that happen!

Today, we're talking about all things marketing and we've got Julie Christie of Togs In Business breaking it all down! If you are a photographer who is struggling with knowing what to do in marketing, this episode is for you since there are TONS of good nuggets of information tucked away in this episode!

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Julie Christie is dedicated to helping photographers to become skilled marketers inside her paid membership community, Togs in Business. As well as being a Class-A marketing geek, she's also a lover of cheesy jokes and rum cocktails. Her idea of heaven is chilling on the couch with a full-size German Shorthaired Pointer on her lap.

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Shoot for Success Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootforsuccesspodcast/

Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanbrownproductions/

Julie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/togsinbusiness/

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If I were to tell you that working harder in your business won’t get you to where you want to be, would you believe me? In fact, after coaching hundreds of photographers in every market across the country, the number one trait that they all shared when they were struggling was working harder than ever in hopes that things would finally come together. It wasn’t until they figured out how to implement the proper frameworks and strategies that their business took off. That’s why I've created the free on-demand video training series, Intro to Senior Photography Crash Course, to help photographers who want to start or grow their business without spending years struggling and trying to figure it out on their own. In this free training, I will teach you the steps you need to take that people like myself along with hundreds of other photographers have used to build their thriving business and be able to live the life they want to live. All you have to do is click the link in the show notes to unlock how to make that happen for you business and say yes to being the success senior photographer you’ve always dreamed of being.

https://mailchi.mp/f440769d0946/senior-photography-crash-course

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Are you following the Shoot for Success Podcast over on Instagram yet? If not, head over there to check us out and make sure to leave a DM so we can say hello! https://www.instagram.com/seanbrownproductions/

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I want to know what you enjoy most about this podcast! Screenshot this episode and make sure to tag me @ShootForSuccessPodcast when you share to your story about the one big takeaway you had from this episode! I want these to be as impactful as possible and this is just one way that you can help me make that happen!

The 7 qualities that makes for a fantastic print lab!

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Shoot for Success Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootforsuccesspodcast/

Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanbrownproductions/

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If I were to tell you that working harder in your business won’t get you to where you want to be, would you believe me? In fact, after coaching hundreds of photographers in every market across the country, the number one trait that they all shared when they were struggling was working harder than ever in hopes that things would finally come together. It wasn’t until they figured out how to implement the proper frameworks and strategies that their business took off. That’s why I've created the free on-demand video training series, Intro to Senior Photography Crash Course, to help photographers who want to start or grow their business without spending years struggling and trying to figure it out on their own. In this free training, I will teach you the steps you need to take that people like myself along with hundreds of other photographers have used to build their thriving business and be able to live the life they want to live. All you have to do is click the link in the show notes to unlock how to make that happen for you business and say yes to being the success senior photographer you’ve always dreamed of being.

https://mailchi.mp/f440769d0946/senior-photography-crash-course

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Are you following the Shoot for Success Podcast over on Instagram yet? If not, head over there to check us out and make sure to leave a DM so we can say hello! https://www.instagram.com/seanbrownproductions/

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I want to know what you enjoy most about this podcast! Screenshot this episode and make sure to tag me @ShootForSuccessPodcast when you share to your story about the one big takeaway you had from this episode! I want these to be as impactful as possible and this is just one way that you can help me make that happen!

One of the reasons that you may have gotten into photography is to have a life that you want, and the first step in making that all happen is to design a business that works for you. And in this episode, I'm breaking that all down for you.

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Shoot for Success Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootforsuccesspodcast/

Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanbrownproductions/

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If I were to tell you that working harder in your business won’t get you to where you want to be, would you believe me? In fact, after coaching hundreds of photographers in every market across the country, the number one trait that they all shared when they were struggling was working harder than ever in hopes that things would finally come together. It wasn’t until they figured out how to implement the proper frameworks and strategies that their business took off. That’s why I've created the free on-demand video training series, Intro to Senior Photography Crash Course, to help photographers who want to start or grow their business without spending years struggling and trying to figure it out on their own. In this free training, I will teach you the steps you need to take that people like myself along with hundreds of other photographers have used to build their thriving business and be able to live the life they want to live. All you have to do is click the link in the show notes to unlock how to make that happen for you business and say yes to being the success senior photographer you’ve always dreamed of being.

https://mailchi.mp/f440769d0946/senior-photography-crash-course

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Are you following the Shoot for Success Podcast over on Instagram yet? If not, head over there to check us out and make sure to leave a DM so we can say hello! https://www.instagram.com/seanbrownproductions/

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I want to know what you enjoy most about this podcast! Screenshot this episode and make sure to tag me @ShootForSuccessPodcast when you share to your story about the one big takeaway you had from this episode! I want these to be as impactful as possible and this is just one way that you can help me make that happen!

Grace is one of my Senior Photography Academy students and after seeing her success in just a little over a year, I knew that I needed to have her on for an episode! Grace Rennaker is a photographer in Minnesota who just a couple years ago was struggling to put together the right senior photography business. Fast forward to today and she now is crushing it and well on her way to reaching her goals! Dive in together on this case study and learn a few of the things Grace did to make it happen!

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Have we connected over on Instagram? If not, I would love to get to know you! Come say hello and send us a DM so I can thank you for tuning into the show!

Shoot for Success Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootforsuccesspodcast/

Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanbrownproductions/

Grace's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracerennakerphotography/

Grace's Website: https://gracerennaker.com/

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New to senior photography or looking to get it started? I've put together this FREE Starter Kit that goes into How to Break Into Senior Photography! https://mailchi.mp/d207509df4a9/your-senior-photography-starter-kit

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If I were to tell you that working harder in your business won’t get you to where you want to be, would you believe me? In fact, after coaching hundreds of photographers in every market across the country, the number one trait that they all shared when they were struggling was working harder than ever in hopes that things would finally come together. It wasn’t until they figured out how to implement the proper frameworks and strategies that their business took off. That’s why I've created the free on-demand video training series, Intro to Senior Photography Crash Course, to help photographers who want to start or grow their business without spending years struggling and trying to figure it out on their own. In this free training, I will teach you the steps you need to take that people like myself along with hundreds of other photographers have used to build their thriving business and be able to live the life they want to live. All you have to do is click the link in the show notes to unlock how to make that happen for you business and say yes to being the success senior photographer you’ve always dreamed of being.

https://mailchi.mp/f440769d0946/senior-photography-crash-course

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Not a clue on what to do when it comes to Reels or TikTok? Grab my free TikTok Crash Course to help get you started!! https://mailchi.mp/4e723f315be3/tiktok-crash-course

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Got an idea for who you want to see on the podcast or topic you want to see me talk about? Or maybe you want to be a guest yourself? Shoot us an email! We're always looking for topics and guests that inspire our listeners. Send us an email and it might just happen!

Email: [email protected]

If you don't know who Holli is, she is a photographer turned web designer who is absolutely crushing the game! She is a former senior photographer who is still in the game a bit, but is shifting her focus to serving her web design clients and creating beautiful, functional websites that help you book more clients.

In this episode, we dive into a lot of topics, but especially how a website serves your business and how photographers can better position themselves in their markets with a strong web presence!

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Have we connected over on Instagram? If not, I would love to get to know you! Come say hello and send us a DM so I can thank you for tuning into the show!

Shoot for Success Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootforsuccesspodcast/

Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanbrownproductions/

Holli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollitrue/

Holli's Website: https://hollitruedesigns.com/

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New to senior photography or looking to get it started? I've put together this FREE Starter Kit that goes into How to Break Into Senior Photography! https://mailchi.mp/d207509df4a9/your-senior-photography-starter-kit

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If I were to tell you that working harder in your business won’t get you to where you want to be, would you believe me? In fact, after coaching hundreds of photographers in every market across the country, the number one trait that they all shared when they were struggling was working harder than ever in hopes that things would finally come together. It wasn’t until they figured out how to implement the proper frameworks and strategies that their business took off. That’s why I've created the free on-demand video training series, Intro to Senior Photography Crash Course, to help photographers who want to start or grow their business without spending years struggling and trying to figure it out on their own. In this free training, I will teach you the steps you need to take that people like myself along with hundreds of other photographers have used to build their thriving business and be able to live the life they want to live. All you have to do is click the link in the show notes to unlock how to make that happen for you business and say yes to being the success senior photographer you’ve always dreamed of being.

https://mailchi.mp/f440769d0946/senior-photography-crash-course

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Not a clue on what to do when it comes to Reels or TikTok? Grab my free TikTok Crash Course to help get you started!! https://mailchi.mp/4e723f315be3/tiktok-crash-course

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Got an idea for who you want to see on the podcast or topic you want to see me talk about? Or maybe you want to be a guest yourself? Shoot us an email! We're always looking for topics and guests that inspire our listeners. Send us an email and it might just happen!

Email: [email protected]

Are you making the mistakes that is leading to BAD social media content? Find out if you're doing the things that lead to an effective social media strategy and if not, what you can do to fix it!

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Have we connected over on Instagram? If not, I would love to get to know you! Come say hello and send us a DM so I can thank you for tuning into the show!

Shoot for Success Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootforsuccesspodcast/

Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanbrownproductions/

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New to senior photography or looking to get it started? I've put together this FREE Starter Kit that goes into How to Break Into Senior Photography! https://mailchi.mp/d207509df4a9/your-senior-photography-starter-kit

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If I were to tell you that working harder in your business won’t get you to where you want to be, would you believe me? In fact, after coaching hundreds of photographers in every market across the country, the number one trait that they all shared when they were struggling was working harder than ever in hopes that things would finally come together. It wasn’t until they figured out how to implement the proper frameworks and strategies that their business took off. That’s why I've created the free on-demand video training series, Intro to Senior Photography Crash Course, to help photographers who want to start or grow their business without spending years struggling and trying to figure it out on their own. In this free training, I will teach you the steps you need to take that people like myself along with hundreds of other photographers have used to build their thriving business and be able to live the life they want to live. All you have to do is click the link in the show notes to unlock how to make that happen for you business and say yes to being the success senior photographer you’ve always dreamed of being.

https://mailchi.mp/f440769d0946/senior-photography-crash-course

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Not a clue on what to do when it comes to Reels or TikTok? Grab my free TikTok Crash Course to help get you started!! https://mailchi.mp/4e723f315be3/tiktok-crash-course

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Got an idea for who you want to see on the podcast or topic you want to see me talk about? Or maybe you want to be a guest yourself? Shoot us an email! We're always looking for topics and guests that inspire our listeners. Send us an email and it might just happen!

Email: [email protected]

Some big news... Doors are OPEN for enrollment to the Senior Photography Academy! http://seniorphotographyacademy.com/

The Senior Photography Academy only opens up for enrollment once per year and they're only open for THIS week. This is my step-by-step framework that has helped photographers just like you begin booking more seniors, making more per client and creating a thriving senior photography business that gives you the freedom and flexibility to do what you want.

It's by discovering this framework that I went from struggling, frustrated and tired to having the business I have today that consistently books seniors and allows me to do what I love. If you're looking to take the next step and make changes in your business, I invite you to join today.

Doors to the Senior Photography Academy close Thursday April 15th at 5:00PM PDT and won't be opening back up until 2022.

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Have we connected over on Instagram? If not, I would love to get to know you! Come say hello and send us a DM so I can thank you for tuning into the show!

Shoot for Success Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootforsuccesspodcast/

Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanbrownproductions/

Katrina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinajacksonphotography/

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New to senior photography or looking to get it started? I've put together this FREE Starter Kit that goes into How to Break Into Senior Photography! https://mailchi.mp/d207509df4a9/your-senior-photography-starter-kit

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If I were to tell you that working harder in your business won’t get you to where you want to be, would you believe me? In fact, after coaching hundreds of photographers in every market across the country, the number one trait that they all shared when they were struggling was working harder than ever in hopes that things would finally come together. It wasn’t until they figured out how to implement the proper frameworks and strategies that their business took off. That’s why I've created the free on-demand video training series, Intro to Senior Photography Crash Course, to help photographers who want to start or grow their business without spending years struggling and trying to figure it out on their own. In this free training, I will teach you the steps you need to take that people like myself along with hundreds of other photographers have used to build their thriving business and be able to live the life they want to live. All you have to do is click the link in the show notes to unlock how to make that happen for you business and say yes to being the success senior photographer you’ve always dreamed of being.

https://mailchi.mp/f440769d0946/senior-photography-crash-course

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Not a clue on what to do when it comes to Reels or TikTok? Grab my free TikTok Crash Course to help get you started!! https://mailchi.mp/4e723f315be3/tiktok-crash-course

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Got an idea for who you want to see on the podcast or topic you want to see me talk about? Or maybe you want to be a guest yourself? Shoot us an email! We're always looking for topics and guests that inspire our listeners. Send us an email and it might just happen!

Email: [email protected]

Some big news... Doors are OPEN for enrollment to the Senior Photography Academy! http://seniorphotographyacademy.com/

The Senior Photography Academy only opens up for enrollment once per year and they're only open for THIS week. This is my step-by-step framework that has helped photographers just like you begin booking more seniors, making more per client and creating a thriving senior photography business that gives you the freedom and flexibility to do what you want.

It's by discovering this framework that I went from struggling, frustrated and tired to having the business I have today that consistently books seniors and allows me to do what I love. If you're looking to take the next step and make changes in your business, I invite you to join today.

Doors to the Senior Photography Academy close Thursday April 15th at 5:00PM PDT and won't be opening back up until 2022.

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Have we connected over on Instagram? If not, I would love to get to know you! Come say hello and send us a DM so I can thank you for tuning into the show!

Shoot for Success Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootforsuccesspodcast/

Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanbrownproductions/

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New to senior photography or looking to get it started? I've put together this FREE Starter Kit that goes into How to Break Into Senior Photography! https://mailchi.mp/d207509df4a9/your-senior-photography-starter-kit

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If I were to tell you that working harder in your business won’t get you to where you want to be, would you believe me? In fact, after coaching hundreds of photographers in every market across the country, the number one trait that they all shared when they were struggling was working harder than ever in hopes that things would finally come together. It wasn’t until they figured out how to implement the proper frameworks and strategies that their business took off. That’s why I've created the free on-demand video training series, Intro to Senior Photography Crash Course, to help photographers who want to start or grow their business without spending years struggling and trying to figure it out on their own. In this free training, I will teach you the steps you need to take that people like myself along with hundreds of other photographers have used to build their thriving business and be able to live the life they want to live. All you have to do is click the link in the show notes to unlock how to make that happen for you business and say yes to being the success senior photographer you’ve always dreamed of being.

https://mailchi.mp/f440769d0946/senior-photography-crash-course

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Not a clue on what to do when it comes to Reels or TikTok? Grab my free TikTok Crash Course to help get you started!! https://mailchi.mp/4e723f315be3/tiktok-crash-course

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Got an idea for who you want to see on the podcast or topic you want to see me talk about? Or maybe you want to be a guest yourself? Shoot us an email! We're always looking for topics and guests that inspire our listeners. Send us an email and it might just happen!

Email: [email protected]