We are chatting with Bonnie Bakhtiari about the common branding mistakes that keep you from consistent client inquiries. Bonnie helps us pinpoint what could be holding us back from having our dream clients pop into our inboxes day after day. A little bit about Bonnie a brand designer and strategist for creative entrepreneurs. With over nine years of experience in creating elevated visual brands founded on intentional strategy, Bonnie works daily with female entrepreneurs in the photography, wedding, and event industries to help them create strategic brands that empower them to achieve their goals.

We are chatting with Magi Fisher from Magdalena Studios and The Artists Lawyer all about how to legally grow your team. Magi shares how she has grown her business to a team of 12 and shares how they photography up to 100 weddings a year. How by having a strong legal structure in place, you can grow your team and business to become more profitable than you could have imagined. A little bit about Magi is that she is a wedding photographer and lawyer based in New Jersey. Magi’s mission as an artist and attorney is to provide honest and essential guidance for passionate pursuers. She strives to help creative entrepreneurs achieve success with foundational business practices and legal resources.

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We are chatting with Taylor Petrinovich from The Level Up Co. all about Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in a Loudly Successful Market. Taylor explains what exactly is Imposter Syndrome, how we can recognize it, and even use it to our advantage. A little bit about Taylor is that she is a cinematographer, leads the Elevate Mastermind which is a group coaching and mentorship program, and the host of The Level Up Your Wedding Business Podcast.

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We are chatting with Sarah Kay Love about understanding the creative shift in editorial content and social media strategies inside the wedding industry. Sarah shares her insight on what is going on with creating new content, how to use social media for your brand, and so much more. A little bit about Sarah is that she runs a creative agency, specializing in styling branding, killer content, and smart digital marketing strategies devoted to helping companies build brands that differentiate themselves and increase business. Sarah spent five years at The Knot magazine producing and curating visuals on a variety of media platforms from print to digital editorials, covers, advertising campaigns, and social media channels. She also spearheaded the real wedding and styled shoot submission process for the national and regional magazines. Sarah is now combining her unique skill set and sharing her knowledge with photographers and creative professionals to properly strategize, produce, curate, and market content so they can get noticed, drive revenue and stand out in a saturated market.

We are chatting with Kelsey Kerslake all about the six-figure journey as a small business owner and entrepreneur. Kelsey and I chat about the truth behind making 6 figures and share some of the realities, personal, and emotional tolls it can take on you along with some helpful advice on how to achieve your goals. A little bit about Kelsey is that she is a mother, CEO, creative director and business coach, and podcast host of The Aligned Business™ Podcast with Kelsey Kerslake of Pinegate Road. Over the last decade, she’s helped hundreds of online business owners build their brands and online presences as the Founder and Creative Director of Pinegate Road, personal branding and web design agency.

We are chatting with Michelle Knight all about how to create a captivating and money-making brand through the power of stories. Michelle talks about how you will begin to connect with your ideal clients, target audience, and build trust with people who are interested in working with you by sharing your personal stories. We talk about using the power of stories in your website copy, marketing, and across your social media accounts. A little bit about Michelle is that she is a branding and marketing strategist and founder of Brandmerry, where she helps female entrepreneurs create a captivating and money-making brand through the power of story. Michelle has spent the past 4+ years building her 6-figure business on one singular skill alone...storytelling.

We are chatting with Kelly Mathis of Kelly Grace Photography all about how to become financially fit to start your own wedding photography business. Kelly opens up about her journey from being 70k in debt to being financially free. A little bit about Kelly is that she is a wedding photographer who captures weddings in the midwest and destinations across the US. She is also a financial educator to creative entrepreneurs coaching them on how to pay off debt, create a savings plan, and build a sustainable + profitable business. Kelly's goal is to teach others how to live out their creative dreams while experiencing more freedom, less stress, life-changing wealth, and a lasting legacy for generations to come.

We are chatting with Lisa from Creating the Map for Success all about how to start planning for your retirement. Lisa shares why it’s so important to start saving for your retirement today and not sometime in the future. Photographers need to take an active role in planning for what happens when you are done with weddings. A little bit about Lisa, she began her career in event rentals and has transitioned to consulting for event professionals. She focuses on setting business goals, strategic partnerships, exit strategies, and understanding the underlying reasons for a company's successes.

We are chatting with Nikisha King of Nikisha King Design Agency all about The Importance of Building a System for your Business. Nikisha shares why building systems into your business is the key to growth and long time success. A little bit about Nikisha is that own Nikisha King Design Agency is a custom design house specializing in full-service wedding, event invitations, and stationery design. She is a successful Black female entrepreneur who is passionate about developing and implementing systems to assist women-owned businesses to create organized and easy workflows so that they can scale their business and earn more money. I’m so excited that she’s with us today!

We are chatting with Elizabeth Gopal from East Made Co. all about how to have an artful approach to weddings and wedding photography. What does it mean to have and use an artful approach? Why is it important? How can it make your work stand out in a sea of photographers? Elizabeth is going to share her thoughts and hopefully, help inspire you. East Made Co. has quickly cultivated a recognized and respected brand aesthetic, had her work featured in publications from Martha Stewart Weddings to Over the Moon, and planned luxury weddings for prominent clientele both along the East Coast and internationally. Thank you, Elizabeth for being here!

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