The Artisan CEO

On this episode we’re celebrating the podcast’s first birthday with a look at lessons learned from my first year of podcasting, and where we’re planning to take the podcast in year 2!

Resources mentioned:

• Brands That Book Podcast
• The Goal Digger Podcast
• Unsinkable Marketing
• Jon Acuff
• Yeti Mic
• Shure Mic
• Isolation Shield
• abbygrace.co/podcast

On this episode, we’ll be talking about how to receive criticism, whether that’s constructive criticism or… less than constructive. We’ll be covering how to process feedback that makes you feel sick, glean what you can, and keep it from completely consuming you for days on end.

Resources mentioned:

• Season 3, Episode 2: Go home, Imposter Syndrome- You’re Drunk
• abbygrace.co/podcast

On this episode, we’ll be talking about the concept of masterminds- we’ll be covering what they are, why I joined one, and what to look for in a mastermind you’re considering signing up for.

Resources mentioned:

• Deep Work by Cal Newport*
• Season 1, Episode 9: The most valuable 30 minutes of every week
• Unsinkable Marketing podcast
• abbygrace.co/podcast

*Please note that these are affiliate links and that we do earn a small commission. We wouldn't recommend anything that we don't personally use, so please know that these are items we love!

On this episode, we’re talking about reading the signs of when it’s time to update your brand photographs- this episode is for anyone who runs a creative small business, whether you’re a photographer, copywriter, calligrapher, butcher, baker, or candlestick maker. We’ll be covering the telltale signs that you need an appointment with your brand photographer, so you can keep your brand assets fresh and your audience engaged.

Resources mentioned:

• 2019 Self Portrait Series
• Sarah Brandshaw Photography
• Brand Photography Academy
• Season 1, Episode 12: Ditch the Social Media Hamster Wheel
• Why Getting New Things Makes Us Feel So Good: Novelty and the Brain
• Ashlyn Writes
• Powerplayers Club
• @abbygracephoto
• abbygrace.co/podcast

On this episode, we’ll be talking about running a business with and working alongside your spouse! I’m so grateful my husband Matt is joining me for this episode- we’ll be covering how we made the decision to work together, how it started, how it’s going, and lessons learned along the way. Buckle up- this is a good one.

Resources mentioned:

• Success Beyond The Lens our Virtual Assistant company
• Season 2, Episode 12: How we’re handling childcare as WFH entrepreneurs
• Lifetime Fitness
• abbygrace.co/podcast

On this episode, we’ll be talking about onboarding new brand clients- how to welcome them into your pipeline and set you both up for success, resulting in a noticeable improvement in their experience AND the final product. And the best news is that you can almost completely automate the process!! 

Resources mentioned:

• Honeybook (get 50% off your first year with this link!)*
• Commercial or Stock Photography Template from The Contract Shop*
• Calendly
• Acuity
• Client Welcome Guide
• Season 2, Episode 4: How To Send *And Receive* Fewer Emails
• abbygrace.co/podcast

*Please note that these are affiliate links and that we do earn a small commission. We wouldn't recommend anything that we don't personally use, so please know that these are items we love!

On this episode, we’ll be talking about how to have great conversations at conferences and in-person industry events. We’ll be covering the do’s and don’ts of conversation-starting questions, and I’ve got a list of ten great starters to help you have more in depth, impactful conversations, even if it’s the first time you’re meeting someone.

On this episode, I’ll be sharing our story of infertility- the pain and sorrow, but also the hope and joy that we found as a result. I’ll be covering our journey from beginning to try for a family, through the medical treatments we pursued, through where we are today. So, welcome to a very non-traditional episode of the podcast- I hope it encourages you. 

Thanks for listening- it’s been a joy to share our story up to this point with you. if you’d like to follow along with our journey, you can find me on Instagram @Abbygracephoto.

On this episode, we’ll be talking about the worst investments I’ve made in my dozen+ years of business! We’ll be covering my biggest regrets when it comes to AGP dollars I’ve spent, and the one investment that may have been a waste of money during my wedding photography days, but that I’d probably still choose to spend on now that I’m a brand photographer.

Resources mentioned:

• Influence by Robert Cialdini*
• The Consistency Course by Katelyn James
• David Abel Photography
• Kat Schmoyer
• Season 1, Episode 6: How To Get Your First Client
• abbygrace.co/masterclass - The AGP Lighting Course waitlist
• abbygrace.co/podcast

*Please note that these are affiliate links and that we do earn a small commission. We wouldn't recommend anything that we don't personally use, so please know that these are items we love!

On this episode, we’ll be talking about the best investments I’ve made in my business over the last 13 years…. We’ll be covering where I’ve spent the most money, how it’s paid off, and which investments I’ll be prioritizing this year.

Resources mentioned:

• Tonic Site Shop*
• Podcast Launch Bestie by Angie Jordan
• Powerplayers Club by Adrienne Richardson (Home Team ADvantage DIY was a course open during Black Friday 2022)
• Primed to Launch* by Ashlyn Carter (click the banner at the top to access PTL!)
• Brand Photography Academy
• abbygrace.co/lighting - The AGP Lighting Course waitlist
• abbygrace.co/podcast

*Please note that these are affiliate links and that we do earn a small commission. We wouldn't recommend anything that we don't personally use, so please know that these are items we love!