How are your 2024 goals going? In today’s episode, guest Colie James and I are getting together for our third quarter business besties chat. We’re checking in on our goals and updating our plans for the end of 2024. 

This episode is brought to you by Marketing That Attracts, my new course that will give you clarity on your marketing strategy and attract your ideal clients. In this course, you will learn five organic marketing strategies for photographers and advice for how to implement them into your business. Join today and get access to even more additional resources like templates, trainings, and organizational tools.

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Review the Show Notes:

Rhythms and routines during the school year (2:05)

Saying “no” more (5:47)

Opportunities for visibility (7:17)

Education blueprint mastermind (11:32)

Evergreen emails (14:39)

Marketing That Attracts course update (26:00)

Making a decision about 1:1 offers (27:18)

Releasing and letting go of things (31:32) *ad here (33:39)

Black Friday plans (37:59)

New marketing freebie (42:09)

Pinterest and Airtable strategy (43:25)

Root To Rise 2025 (49:36)

ConvertBox (51:12)

CRM Blueprint course updates (57:07)

Connect with Colie:

Website: coliejames.com

Instagram: instagram.com/coliejames

Podcast: coliejames.com/podcast

AirTable Hub: coliejames.com/airtable

Connect with Sabrina:

Marketing That Attracts: https://sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/hWKA5zJm9GZa

Root To Rise: https://sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

Episode 103: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/q3-business-besties-chat-with-colie-james

Episode 88: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/88-q2-business-besties-chat-with-colie-james

Episode 75: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/75-quarterly-business-chat-with-colie-james

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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How do you handle your money during seasons of abundance? In today’s episode, I’m talking with my bookkeeper Kelly Marshall all about setting your business up for financial success. Kelly shares practical tips for the Profit First method, plus how to create a feeling of calm in your relationship with money. 

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist. 

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Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Kelly (2:38)

How Profit-First can help entrepreneurs (7:45)

Starting from an abundant bucket (18:00)

Looking at and allocating your money (20:42)

Making a decision for your financial success (26:11)

Limiting blocks around abundance (38:46)

Struggling to hold onto money (47:50)

Feeling calm in your relationship with money (52:22)

Rapid-fire questions (1:02:52)

Mentioned in this episode:

Relay Financial: relayfi.com

Profit First: amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making

Rich As F*ck: amazon.com/Rich-More-Money-than-Know

Connect with Kelly:

Website: terracarefinancial.com

Instagram: instagram.com/kelly.marshall.8

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/2026160704129573

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Root To Rise Waitlist: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

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What are my top personal development book recommendations? In today’s episode, I’m sharing five books that every female entrepreneur should read. 

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 Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing.  The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist. 

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Profit First (4:40)

We Should All Be Millionaires (7:15)

Atomic Habits (11:04) - place ad before this

15 Invaluable Laws Of Growth (14:40)

You Are A Badass At Making Money (16:40)

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We Should All Be Millionaires: amzn.to/3BgSoVi

Atomic Habits: amzn.to/3BqNMM4

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You Are A Badass At Making Money: amzn.to/3ZFfOhj

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise Waitlist: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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How am I outsourcing in my business in 2024? In today’s episode, I’m going down the list of everything I currently outsource, plus tips for creating more support within your business. 

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing.  The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist. 

Learn More >>

Mentioned in this episode:

Root To Rise: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

Kelly Marshall: terracarefinancial.com

Gaffin Creative: gaffincreative.com

Stefanie Morris: stefaniemorris.co

Octavia Elease: octaviaeleasedesigns.com

In All Things Design: inallthingscreative.com

The Rave Social: theravesocial.com

Image Salon: imgsln.co/BZCT6X6M

Sara Gillis: whatsarasaid.com

Profit First: amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making

Rich As F*ck: amazon.com/Rich-More-Money-than-Know

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Root To Rise Waitlist: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

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Are you ready to go all in and invest in your business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing five ways to invest in your business and what to consider before you do. 

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 new free guide, Magical Momentum. This thirty-day done-for-you marketing plan is designed to connect you with your ideal clients, and to get you out of your marketing rut. If you’re ready to try something new and hit the easy button on your marketing, grab the free guide today.

Review the Show Notes:

Invest in outsourcing (2:24)

Complete the big project (4:44)

Invest in your health (7:07)

Start taking yourself seriously (11:08)

Invest in education (13:15)

Connect with Sabrina:

Magical Momentum: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/Lp3AV9Dquja4

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Root To Rise Waitlist: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

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Are you obsessed with productivity? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the possible negative side effects of chasing perfect productivity, plus how to approach productivity in a way that is actually sustainable. 

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 new free guide, Magical Momentum. This thirty-day done-for-you marketing plan is designed to connect you with your ideal clients, and to get you out of your marketing rut. If you’re ready to try something new and hit the easy button on your marketing, grab the free guide today.

Review the Show Notes:

Becoming obsessed with productivity (1:02)

Your emotions become stuck (3:05)

Our lives become like that of a robot (4:39)

We are lacking creativity (7:12)

Being productive imperfectly (10:05)

Put less on your list (11:05)

Allow more time for each task (13:49)

Bake white space into your calendar (15:25)

Stop over-committing (17:43)

Connect with Sabrina:

Magical Momentum: https://sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/Lp3AV9Dquja4

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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Are you in a funk with your social media? In today’s episode, I’m talking with social media marketing expert Jaiden Robinson. We’re diving into our top tips for making social media fun again plus how to make deeper connections with your followers. 

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 Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist. 

Connect with Jaiden:

Instagram: instagram.com/theravesocial

Website: theravesocial.com

Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/46EUbLREXM78x9ErHhTpc1

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Root To Rise: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/71fTMFIOUzdT

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You know SEO basics, but is it time to level up your website? In today’s episode, I’m talking with Melissa Arlena of Picture Perfect Rankings. We’re diving into mistakes you may be making plus new trends with SEO in 2024.

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 The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! In this group, you will learn practical ways to move your business forward, while finding community and accountability with like-minded photographers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

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Review the Show Notes:

2:07 - Meet Melissa

4:12 - Dividing time between two businesses 

8:22 - The SEO mistakes you may be making 

15:40 - Repurposing your website’s content

18:15 - Your money pages

21:34 - Does every blog post need to be valuable?

23:22 - Refreshing old content

28:33 - Getting started with keyword research

31:17 - Branching out with keywords

34:36 - New SEO rules for 2024

40:50 - How often to update your images 

44:26 - Advice for those getting started

48:12 - Rapid-fire questions 

Connect with Melissa:

How to set up Google Search Console: pictureperfectrankings.com/set-up-google-search-console-for-photographers

Instagram: instagram.com/pictureperfectrankings

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/pictureperfectrankings

Blog: pictureperfectrankings.com/blog

Podcast: pictureperfectrankings.com/photography-podcast

The Blogging Club: pictureperfectrankings.com/the-blogging-club

Choose Your Homepage Keyword: melissaarlena.myflodesk.com/pmy35hp00w

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Email List: view.flodesk.com/pages/62598e6c69d304440734abfa

The Round Table: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/0xIncMJL8HXc

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Sometimes celebrating a major milestone calls for bringing together your business besties for an honest conversation about business. In today’s episode, I’m replaying my conversation from the Business-First Creatives Project, where I’m chatting with my business besties Colie James and Annemie Tonken about our over 30 years combined experience in photography. We’re diving into mistakes we’ve made, pricing strategies, and so much more. 

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 Show Notes:

3:10 - Meet My Business Besties

5:20 – Diving Into the Business of Photography 

6:34 – The Outsourcing Debate in Photography 

10:37 – Exploring the Associate Photographer Model 9:

20:36 – The Power of Pricing and Confidence in Business

29:39 – The Mindset of Pricing in Business

29:56 – Confidence and Detachment in Pricing Strategies

30:05 – Business Pricing and Value

32:27 – Client Experience and Justifying Price

35:55 – Beginner Business Mistakes

37:54 – Education and Outsourcing

40:24 – Systems and Processes for Business Success

50:44 – Collaboration and Feedback

Connect with Colie:

Website: https://coliejames.com/

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

Connect with Annemie:

Website: thiscantbethathard.com

Instagram: instagram.com/thiscantbethathard_

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How do you know when you’ve become successful with your business? In today’s episode, I’m replaying a conversation from Creative Income Cure with Val Duvick. Val and I are sharing our personal definitions of success, plus I’m uncovering the real numbers and growth in my business over the years. 

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 The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! In this group, you will learn practical ways to move your business forward, while finding community and accountability with like-minded photographers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

Join Now >>

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Sabrina (2:38)

Mistakes made in defining success (3:53)

Success beyond the numbers (11:26)

Struggling to believe our own success (16:25)

Signs of the wrong kind of success (19:04)

Sabrina’s business journey in numbers (27:32) 

Planning for higher profit margins (34:45)

Paying yourself strategically (36:12)

Understanding what success will take (38:14)

Defining success for your current season (41:44)

Connect with Val:

Podcast: https://valmarlene.com/podcast

Website: https://valmarlene.com/

Connect with Sabrina:

The Round Table: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/0xIncMJL8HXc

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

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