Shoot It Straight

Are you unsure of where to start with growing your business? In today’s episode, I am sharing the eight things that have made the greatest impact in my business over the last twelve years. From hiring a mentor and raising my rates, to staying in my own lane and learning to say no—it is my hope that you will find something in this list that inspires you to take a significant step in your business today. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by my Sustainability Guide Freebie, where I'm walking you through 10 steps to a sustainable business. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in business for years, this guide will help you review the different facets of your business and clarify whether or not you're set up for long-term sustainable success.

Review the full show notes and transcript at sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast

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What could investing in your education do for your business? Could it increase your profits? Improve your photography skills or other services? In today’s episode, I’m talking about the immense importance of investing in education and the impact that continuing education has had in my own business trajectory. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

Review full show notes and transcript at sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root to Rise | Family Photographer Mastermind & Retreat

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So many photographers and creative entrepreneurs are hesitant to invest in their education. Today on the Shoot It Straight Podcast, I’m talking with my good friend and fellow creative Annemie Tonken about the real reason so many business owners are holding themselves back. We share our personal experiences with investing in education, plus how to move past the fear of investing and putting yourself out there. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

Review the full show notes and transcript at sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root to Rise | Family Photographer Mastermind & Retreat 

The Organized Photographer Online Course

Join the Waitlist for My Mastermind

This episode is brought to you by my Sustainability Guide Freebie, where I'm walking you through 10 steps to a sustainable business. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in business for years, this guide will help you review the different facets of your business and clarify whether or not you're set up for long-term sustainable success.

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Many creative entrepreneurs struggle with investing in their own businesses—leaving some to not invest early enough, and others to never invest at all. But investing in your business matters. What is the real reason that creatives don’t invest in their business? Today I'm walking through just that!

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

Review the full show notes and transcript at sabrinagebhardt..com/podcast

This episode is brought to you by my Sustainability Guide Freebie, where I'm walking you through 10 steps to a sustainable business. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in business for years, this guide will help you review the different facets of your business and clarify whether or not you're set up for long-term sustainable success.

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Have you set up rules around the B word? You know the one I'm talking about that we as entrepreneurs struggle to set, maintain, and enforce. Boundaries. In today's bonus episode, I'm sharing a few questions you can ask yourself to help you understand your needs and set expectations that help you set better boundaries in your business.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

Review the full show notes and transcript at sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast

This episode is brought to you by my email newsletter Lifestyle Lessons. This is my Monday morning email inspiration. It's short, sweet and left intended to help you encourage as you go into your week. If this sounds like something you're interested in, you can get on that list.

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If you're anything like me, then you love when creators share about what items or tools they're using in their businesses. So, that’s what I'll be doing today. Listen in as i share three of my current favorites in my business that I cannot live without.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

Review the full show notes and transcript at sabrinagebhardt..com/podcast

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I am so excited to share this week’s episode of the Shoot It Straight Podcast with you. Today I am interviewing my business bestie, Colie James. Colie is a Dubsado expert, business guru, and photographer turned systems and automation expert. We are talking all about outsourcing in your business: why you need it, how it isn’t as expensive as you think it is, and what to outsource first. Let’s get into it!

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhart, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

Review the full show notes and transcript at sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast

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Connect with Colie:

Website https://coliejames.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coliejames/

Podcast Business-First Creatives Podcast

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Are you an overwhelmed, new business owner? Don't worry, you don't have to do it all on your own! In today's episode, I'm sharing how outsourcing some of your work can actually give you the space to grow your business! Listen in to hear the three action steps you should take today in order to not have to do it all on your own!

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot is straight.

This episode is brought to you by my email newsletter Lifestyle Lessons. This is my Monday morning email inspiration. It's short, sweet and left intended to help you encourage as you go into your week. If this sounds like something you're interested in, you can get on that list.

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What happens when you don't feel creative anymore? We started our businesses as creative entrepreneurs out of passion, but adding in the pressures that come along with business sucks the creativity out of it. In today's episode, I'm sharing two actions you can take to ensure you're bringing back creativity in your business.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot is straight.

This episode is brought to you by my Sustainability Guide Freebie, where I'm walking you through 10 steps to a sustainable business. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in business for years, this guide will help you review the different facets of your business and clarify whether or not you're set up for long-term sustainable success.

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Are you building a sustainable business that is easy to maintain and grow without creating an overwhelmed or burnt out version of you? In today's episode, I'm discussing the importance of business sustainability and my own experience with burnout. Plus, I'm sharing one easy step you can take today to build a more sustainable business!

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot is straight.

This episode is brought to you by my Sustainability Guide Freebie, where I'm walking you through 10 steps to a sustainable business. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in business for years, this guide will help you review the different facets of your business and clarify whether or not you're set up for long-term sustainable success.

Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.