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!

On this episode, we’ll be talking about travel hacks for brand photographers! We’ll be covering both the best and worst practices I’ve found for traveling long distances for client work, and I’ll be answering the question “how do I make sure I arrive with all my gear in tow and intact?”

Resources mentioned:

• Showit*
• Season 2 Episode 3: Want to Book More Travel Shoots? Here's Your Roadmap
• Canvas bag from L.L. Bean
• Pelican 1615Air*
• Think Tank Shape Shifter backpack*
• Impact LKB-RCS Light Kit Rolling Bag*
• Chase United Club Business Card* (Click on "Are you a small business owner?" in the top, right-hand corner)
• TSA PreCheck (Pro Tip: An airline credit card will most likely cover the cost)
• Global Entry (Pro Tip: An airline credit card will most likely cover the cost)
• Apple AirTag*
• Hill & Usher Package Choice Insurance
• 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 what running 19.3 miles through the Walt Disney World parks taught me about running a business. I’ll be sharing how I finally learned to stop looking over my shoulder, and why I’m actually proud of finishing slower for this year’s race than I did the year before.”

Resources mentioned:

• Brand Photography Academy
• abbygrace.co/podcast

On this episode, we’ll be talking about imposter syndrome, that insidious little voice that, if left unchecked, can do untold damage to your business. We’ll be covering how to recognize imposter syndrome at work, the unexpected perks of that voice, and how to stop the “oh my gosh, I’m a complete fraud” spiral when you’re in the midst of a crisis.

Resources mentioned:

• Wired Article: Why the Human Brain Is a Poor Judge of Risk"
• D. Michele Perry
• Brand Photography Academy
• abbygrace.co/podcast

On this episode, we’ll be talking about the automations that every brand photographer needs built into their business to create a better client experience and stop wasting precious time and energy. We’ll be covering the top 5 automations we use in our business, and the software you can use to implement the same time-saving processes in your own business.

Resources mentioned:

• Season 2, Episode 2: CEOs Don’t Do Coffee Runs
• Season 1, Episode 10: Six SOPs That'll Save Hours of Time
• Honeybook (get 50% off your first year with this link!)*
• Brand Photography Academy
• Calendly
• Client Welcome Guide Template
• Pre-shoot Questionnaire
• Zapier
• 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, I’m sharing my review of the Marketer’s Heart 2023 conference that I just attended! We’ll be covering who the conference was for, what I thought of the whole thing, my main takeaways from some of the speakers, and what kind of conference you might want to consider attending this year.

Resources mentioned:

• WPPI
• Marketer's Heart Conference
• Funnel Gorgeous
• FG Funnels*
• Wendy Conklin
• Jordan Gill
• Darnyelle Jervey Harmon
• Kristin Ingram, Bookkeeper Training School
• Topsie Vandenbosch
• Ashlyn Carter
• Adrienne Richardson
• Spark Conference
• Pas de Deux conference
• Brand Photography Academy
• 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 we’ve approached childcare as small business owners who work from home! I’m detailing how our childcare situation has evolved from being childless to having one, then two, and how we’ve gradually incorporated more outside help as our kids get older.

Resources mentioned:

• Felix's adoption story
• Teddy's adoption story
• Brand Photography Academy
• abbygrace.co/survey
• abbygrace.co/podcast