When we make the shift from employee to entrepreneur, it can be a huge adjustment. Think about it - We have grown up our whole lives being told we need to be good little worker bees, but being an entrepreneur is completely different than being an employee. The shift can be incredibly difficult, but for many entrepreneurs, our success in business is dependent on that shift.

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In this episode, we are sharing the attitudes, behaviors, and thought patterns that are commonly associated with successful entrepreneurs. In fact, for most of my students, the ones that are the most successful are the ones that embody these mindsets.

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Whether you're already an entrepreneur or just starting to explore this journey, you'll leave with inspiration and actionable insights on how to shift your mindset from employee to entrepreneur.

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In this episode, we chat about:

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• The difference between being an employee and an entrepreneur
• The different attitudes, behaviors, and thought patterns of successful entrepreneurs
• Would we ever go back to the 9-5 life?

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If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com

So many photographers use Instagram to try to find new leads, but I'm here to tell you that focusing on Instagram is not the best use of your time and energy.

Instagram used to be a great place to get inquiries for your photography business, but it’s not anymore, and hasn’t been since 2020. You want to start focusing your time on Google, specifically with SEO and ads. Google is where all the best people are searching. It’s where people can find your photos, blog posts, landing pages, and your website.

For me, Google has become my primary source of inquiries for my elopement photography business, and it can bring me anywhere from 10-20 leads or more a month. If you’re using it right, you can do the same!

In this episode, I’m sharing why Instagram isn’t the best place to find leads, how you can leverage SEO and Google ads for success, and what it means to use Instagram to nurture your audience.

In this episode, I chat about:

• The time-wasting nature of Instagram and how to avoid it
• The decline of Instagram leads for elopement photography businesses
• Leveraging SEO and Google ads for success
• Using Instagram to nurture rather than using it for outreach
• How I use Instagram differently for my education business vs my elopement photography business

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If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com

What we focus on has so much to do with what happens in both our lives and in our businesses. Whether we focus on the good or the bad, that’s what we are going to end up getting the most of.

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I know I’ve had some lightbulb moments when it comes to focus lately. In this episode, I want to share some of those experiences and how I went from focusing solely on negative things and started to shift my focus towards gratitude, affirmations, and positivity. These shifts have transformed my life and my business.

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What you focus on magnifies. If you only focus on the negative, it can negatively impact your growth. However, by redirecting your focus toward the positives, you can transform your reality and achieve your goals.

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In this episode, we chat about:

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• When negativity consumed me
• The scatter effect and what it means
• The negative things people tend to focus on
• Focusing on abundance and positivity
• The impact of constantly comparing yourself to others

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If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com

WE ELOPED!

On September 5th, Todd and I had an EPIC elopement in Alaska. It was a dream come true and the best day of our lives, and we are here to tell you all about it! We are sharing the backstory of how we met, as well as all of the details of our elopement planning, why we chose Alaska as our location, and the beautiful moments we shared.

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We are also taking you behind the scenes of our day filled with adventure from hiking to helicopter rides, all the way to toasting with margaritas made with glacier ice!

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In this episode, we chat about:

• How Todd and I met
• Our elopement day
• If we would’ve changed anything from that day

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Our elopement dream team:

Photographer: Henry Tieu @‌henrysdiary Videographer: Caleb Clayton @‌calebclaytonfilmandphoto Hair/Makeup: Tiffany @‌vibe.artistry Florals: Melissa at Honeybloom Floral Design @‌honeybloomfloraldesign Cabin: Salted Roots Cabins @‌saltedrootsalaska Helicopter: Seward Helicopters @‌sewardhelicopters

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If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com

Work-life balance is a buzzword we hear all the time. As entrepreneurs working from home, it’s something we are all striving for but struggle to achieve. It’s so easy to blur the lines between our personal lives and our work lives, and end up working way more than we should.

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So, how can entrepreneurs actually achieve this highly desired work-life balance?

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I want to share some tips and tricks on attaining it because it is so crucial for our well-being. And while work-life balance may mean one thing to you right now, it’s an ongoing journey that can change over time. As you work toward reaching a work-life balance that works for you, remember to continue to self-reflect and be sure that it always aligns with your values, goals, and your definition of success.

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In this episode, we chat about:

• The definition of work-life balance
• The importance of finding a personalized work-life balance
• Setting boundaries to help achieve work-life balance
• Prioritizing self-care as an entrepreneur
• The feelings of guilt we may feel when taking time away from our businesses

If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com

How many times have you scrolled through your Instagram feed and found that you were comparing yourself to others? It’s so easy to get FOMO when we see everybody else doing all of these things. It can make us feel discouraged and frustrated, but ultimately, that doesn’t serve us in any way.

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In this episode, we are talking all about jealousy, envy, and the infamous comparison game and how we can take those negative thoughts and flip them into positive ones. We are offering valuable tips on how to harness envy as a powerful tool for personal growth.

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In this episode, we chat about

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• The difference between jealousy and envy
• The dreaded comparison game and the negative feelings it can bring
• The hidden potential of envy
• How important it is to switch your negative thoughts to positive ones as a business owner
• Remembering that social media is very curated and we usually only see the best of the best

Listen back to episode 2: Redefining Your Version of Success

Elopement Photography Resources:

Offerings:

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Freebies:

🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples.

🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads.

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STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

Today’s episode is one that is close to my heart, and it’s about having ADHD as an entrepreneur. I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and I want to share my journey and how it has impacted my business. Specifically, we are going to explore the challenges faced by entrepreneurs with ADHD, as well as the unique strengths and superpowers that come with it.

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I want to add that we are not medical professionals. We are simply sharing our story with you. ADHD is not a limitation, but rather a unique perspective and set of strengths. As entrepreneurs with ADHD, we can harness our creativity, adaptability, and passion to succeed in our businesses.

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In this episode, we chat about:

• What ADHD is
• Challenges entrepreneurs with ADHD face
• My experience being an entrepreneur with ADHD
• Todd’s perspective
• Leveraging ADHD as a superpower
• Tips for entrepreneurs with ADHD

If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com

One of the scariest things to do as an entrepreneur is price your offers. It can be really hard to develop a pricing strategy that works, whether you’re a photographer, coach, or service provider. It doesn’t matter if you’re selling a high-ticket or low-ticket item, pricing is tough!

Understanding pricing psychology can help you price your offers in a way that people will want to buy from you, and there are a bunch of different ways to do it that I’m sharing with you in this episode.

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And if you’re an elopement photographer that is still struggling with pricing, I have an online course called Price It Right that goes over everything from this episode, including your cost of doing business, the 4 different types of people that purchase from you, and how to raise your prices.

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Remember, pricing psychology is a tool, not a trick. Use it to elevate your business ethically, guiding customers toward the experiences they truly desire.

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In this episode, we chat about:

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• Using pricing psychology in an ethical way
• The different ways you can use pricing psychology in your business
• The pricing questions Megan gets asked all the time

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Check out the course Price It Right

If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com

We’ve all heard people talk about the fear of failure, but something I don’t think is talked about enough is the fear of success. It may seem counterintuitive to fear success when success is actually something we’re striving for, but it’s actually just as powerful as the fear of failure.

In this episode, we chat about:

• How to recognize the fear of success
• The psychology behind the fear
• Ways to overcome the fear of success

Listen to some of our past episodes:

Ep: 8 - Harnessing the Power of Imposter Syndrome

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If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com

If you are a wannabe entrepreneur or small business owner that’s still working a crappy 9-5 job, then this episode is for you because we are sharing the 5 signs that you should quit your job as soon as possible.

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Ever since Todd and I quit our jobs and became business owners, not only do we notice our attitudes have changed, but our family and friends notice it as well. We are more positive, we are happier, and we are in a much better place than we were before, and we want the same for you.

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We truly want everyone to experience being a small business owner and to be happy. Your values, energy, and growth are worth so much more than settling for a job that doesn’t bring out the best in you.

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We guarantee you can find something you feel drawn toward that gives you energy, and there is a way to make money doing it.

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In this episode, we chat about:

• When your values and your job’s values are misaligned
• The energy that is drained from you when working a crappy 9-5
• The impacts of burnout
• What a toxic work environment looks like
• Doing something that makes you the best version of yourself
• What your life can look like after quitting

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Listen to some of our past episodes:

Ep 12: Taking the Leap: How to Quit Your Job and Pursue Your Dreams

Ep 4: Can Anyone Be an Entrepreneur?

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If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.

You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com