Are you overwhelmed trying to market your business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 key marketing strategies for photographers. From brainstorming an unlimited amount of social media ideas to embodying the role of the business owner, these strategies will leave you feeling inspired and ready to tackle your marketing. 

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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Social media (3:19)

Email marketing (11:44)

Collaboration (17:43)

Word of mouth (23:58)

Embody being the business owner  (28:00)

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Does your business make you feel stressed-out or even depressed like Taylor Swift in a breakup song? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a gentle reminder that your business should NOT feel this way. If you are addicted to the stress cycle and burning yourself out, I’m hoping that this episode will help you break out of the cycle for good. 

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 Aligned Photographer, my online course that will help you shape and expand your photography business to feel uniquely yours. Course modules include information all about pricing for profit, marketing, setting goals, creating a sustainable schedule, email, boundaries, and more. The course also includes monthly live Q&A calls, where you can get all of your business questions answered by me, Sabrina Gebhardt.

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Would you believe me if I told you that I had an incredible experience buying my car? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story of Steve the car salesman and why purchasing a car from him was the best buying experience of my life. I’m also sharing three marketing lessons that I learned from Steve. 

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 Aligned Photographer, my online course that will help you shape and expand your photography business to feel uniquely yours. Course modules include information all about pricing for profit, marketing, setting goals, creating a sustainable schedule, email, boundaries, and more. The course also includes monthly live Q&A calls, where you can get all of your business questions answered by me, Sabrina Gebhardt.

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Lifestyle Lessons Weekly Newsletter

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How do you know when it is time to raise your prices? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the top ten glaring signs that it is time for a price increase. 

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 Pricing Playbook, a live event for family photographers who want to confidently price their services for profit. Over three days, I will teach how to get your prices just right and what is holding you back from charging higher rates. Join me in this workshop for free today!

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Are you curious about the common struggles that family photographers face? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the three most common questions that I get asked as a photography coach. I’m diving into what to include in your client communication workflow, how to market an offer so that it will sell out, and how to price your services. 

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 Pricing Playbook, a live event for family photographers who want to confidently price their services for profit. Over three days, I will teach how to get your prices just right and what is holding you back from charging higher rates. Join me in this workshop for free today!

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The Pricing Playbook

The Aligned Photographer

Portfolio On Purpose

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Do you have a plan of action for managing overwhelm? In this episode, I’m revisiting one of my most popular episode topics: how to handle overwhelm. I’m sharing my best strategies for avoiding and getting out of overwhelm, especially when it feels impossible to do so. 

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 Pricing Playbook, a live event for family photographers who want to confidently price their services for profit. Over three days, I will teach how to get your prices just right and what is holding you back from charging higher rates. Join me in this workshop for free today!

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Episode 12: What To Do When You’re Overwhelmed

Nick Trenton: Stop Overthinking

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How are your 2024 goals going? In today’s episode, guest Colie James and I are getting together for our second quarter business besties chat. We’re checking in on our goals from the first quarter and updating our plans for quarter two and the rest of 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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Episode 75: Quarterly Business Chat with Colie James

The Round Table

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What can you do when business is slow? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the advice I give to clients as they move through a slow season. Plus, I’m diving into why it is so important to show up for your business regardless of how many inquiries you have. 

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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Do not panic (1:15)

Have you been showing up consistently? (3:38)

Why you need to show up regardless (6:33)

How to continue showing up (9:02)

Focus on connection, not desperation (10:38)

Build your personal brand (14:21)

There is always something you can be doing (16:24)

Create a personal project or do a model call (19:12)

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43: What To Do About The Recession with Colie James

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Do you want to get more clients into your inbox while spending less time on social media? In today’s episode, I’m diving deep into a discussion on AI and ManyChat alongside Dayna Schaaf. Dayna offers an incredible training for photographers wanting to use Manychat to streamline their 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. 

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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Consistency Club

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What is the one thing that your business can’t grow without? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my guiding principle that informs how I coach and how I work on my own business. I’m discussing why this one thing cannot be ignored without sacrificing your business development. 

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.

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