Ready to stop winging it and start winning it?

In this episode, Jonathan, Ronan, and Jeanine break down how professional photographers can plan smarter for 2026 without waiting until January, scrambling at PPA, or wasting weeks in “planning mode.”

You’ll learn why traditional year-long planning fails creatives, how the 12-Week Year gives you momentum, and how top studios use a clear why, revenue numbers, and simple weekly actions to stay profitable all year — even in months most photographers call “dead.”

If you’ve ever said, “I’ll plan next month,” this episode will shake you (nicely).

• The #1 reason photographers get stuck: procrastination disguised as planning.
• How the 12-Week Year keeps you focused, accountable, and profitable every quarter.
• Why knowing your why changes your marketing, your pricing, and who you attract.
• The business math (no fluff): How many clients you need, How many leads you need, How to tie revenue goals to daily actions
• Jeanine’s studio secret: turning “slow season” into a revenue machine with repeatable yearly offers (like Baby Duck portraits!).
• “Hope is not a strategy.” Stop relying on luck and start using a plan that works.
• Why boring consistency beats creativity when it comes to business growth.

If you want 2026 to be your most profitable year — not another year of hustling and guessing — this episode gives you the framework.

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.

The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:

• Generate highly targeted leads.
• Increase conversions with ideal clients.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Create consistent, predictable revenue.

This show is hosted by industry experts:

• Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.
• Jeanine McLeod: Family portrait photographer specializing in joyful, storytelling photography for parents.
• Jonathan Ryle: Photography marketing funnel specialist.
• Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.

Tune In for Real-World Strategies

Gain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.

Every photographer wants raving clients and endless referrals — but what really creates an unforgettable client experience?

In this episode, Steve, Jeanine, and Jonathan pull back the curtain on what separates “just another photo session” from a truly transformational experience that keeps clients coming back — and talking about you to everyone they know.

You’ll learn how to think like the world’s best brands (yes, even Disney), anticipate your clients’ unspoken needs, and design every touchpoint — from your first ad to your follow-up email — with heart, purpose, and authenticity.

If you’ve ever wondered why some photographers seem to effortlessly create loyal fans while others struggle to stand out, this conversation is your blueprint to becoming unforgettable.

• The real meaning of “amazing experience” (hint: it’s not about taking 300 perfect photos).
• Why your client experience starts long before they step in front of your camera.
• The secret Disney uses to create emotional loyalty — and how to apply it to your studio.
• How to design emails, texts, and ads that sound human — not “corporate generic garbage.”
• The psychology behind identity shifts — and why the best photographers sell who clients become, not just what they buy.
• Practical steps to create wow moments before, during, and after every session.
• How to make your clients feel seen, valued, and part of something magical.

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.

The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:

• Generate highly targeted leads.
• Increase conversions with ideal clients.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Create consistent, predictable revenue.

This show is hosted by industry experts:

• Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.
• Jeanine McLeod: Family portrait photographer specializing in joyful, storytelling photography for parents.
• Jonathan Ryle: Photography marketing funnel specialist.
• Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.

Tune In for Real-World Strategies

Gain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.

The world of photography marketing is about to change… again.

In this episode, the team reveals how AI agents (not just ChatGPT prompts) are becoming full-blown digital workers that can run tasks inside your business — from building ads to updating workflows to sending client emails — all without you clicking a single button.

But here’s the real kicker: AI is about to choose which photographers get recommended to clients.

Just like Google changed the industry years ago, AI is becoming the new search. Clients will stop Googling “family photographer in my area”… they’ll ask AI, and the AI will decide who shows up.

If you want to be on the list the AI recommends, this episode gives you the first steps. Perfect for photographers who:

• Want more inquiries without spending hours on marketing
• Want to stay ahead of industry shifts (instead of reacting too late)
• Want more time shooting and less time on busywork

This isn’t hype — it’s happening right now.

• Search is dead. Conversational booking is here. Clients won’t browse websites… they’ll ask AI, and AI will choose who to hire.
• Change your website language or get left behind. It’s not about SEO keywords anymore — it’s about matching what AI is being asked.
• AI can now DO work inside your business. Build a funnel. Start a Facebook ad. Send the weekly update email. Fully automated.
• Stop wasting hours on admin. AI agents handle repetitive tasks so you can focus on client experience and creativity.
• Early adopters will win big.Those who prepare now will become the photographers AI recommends.

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.

The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:

• Generate highly targeted leads.
• Increase conversions with ideal clients.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Create consistent, predictable revenue.

This show is hosted by industry experts:

• Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.
• Jeanine McLeod: Family portrait photographer specializing in joyful, storytelling photography for parents.
• Jonathan Ryle: Photography marketing funnel specialist.
• Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.

Tune In for Real-World Strategies

Gain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.

If your bookings come in waves — busy one month, crickets the next — this episode is your wake-up call.

In this power-packed conversation, Jeanine McLeod, Steve Saporito, and Jonathan Ryle break down exactly what your marketing mix should look like as a professional photographer in 2025. From phone calls that lead to instant rebookings to the referral systems and social media strategies that actually drive revenue, this is your blueprint for consistent, sustainable bookings — without burning out or relying on just one source of leads.

Whether you’re shooting solo or running a full studio, this episode will help you fill your calendar, strengthen client loyalty, and finally end the feast-or-famine cycle.

• The #1 mistake photographers make that keeps them stuck in the “busy or broke” cycle.
• How to build a marketing mix that doesn’t collapse when Facebook ads slow down.
• Why loving on your existing clients will always outperform chasing new leads.
• Jeanine’s daily 2-hour marketing routine that keeps her studio fully booked.
• The real secret to referrals: how to create experiences clients want to share.
• Steve’s easy win strategy for confident selling and quick rebookings.
• How to balance organic and paid marketing for long-term success.
• The mindset shift that transforms leads into loyal, high-value clients.

• Build a steady stream of clients without burnout.
• Learn how to turn existing clients into repeat bookings and referral machines.
• Create a marketing system that works even when you’re busy shooting.

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.

The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:

• Generate highly targeted leads.
• Increase conversions with ideal clients.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Create consistent, predictable revenue.

This show is hosted by industry experts:

• Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.
• Jeanine McLeod: Family portrait photographer specializing in joyful, storytelling photography for parents.
• Jonathan Ryle: Photography marketing funnel specialist.
• Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.

Tune In for Real-World Strategies

Gain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.

Tired of scrambling for new leads every month? In this episode of The Difference Maker Revolution Podcast, Steve, Ronan, Jeanine, and Jonathan reveal practical, proven ways to fill your calendar fast — using the clients you already have.

From creating loyal “clients for life” to mastering the art of the personal phone call, this conversation is packed with real-world strategies to increase your bookings, strengthen relationships, and boost profits — all without spending a cent on ads.

If you’ve ever thought, “I need more clients,” this episode will make you think again.

• Why your best future clients are your past clients — and how to re-engage them authentically.
• The one phone call that can turn an empty slot into a booked session (no awkward sales pitch required).
• How to use birthdays, milestones, and “reasons to call” to drive repeat business.
• What to say when you pick up the phone — Jeanine shares her exact conversation script.
• Steve’s secret to filling cancellations fast with his simple “standby list” method.
• Networking that actually works: how to connect with people who want to refer you (without sounding desperate).
• Jonathan’s quick-fire ad strategy for photographers who need bookings this week.
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• Stop chasing cold leads and start cultivating loyal clients.
• Learn how to grow your studio from repeat and referral business.
• Fill your calendar fast — even when cancellations hit.

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.

The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:

• Generate highly targeted leads.
• Increase conversions with ideal clients.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Create consistent, predictable revenue.

This show is hosted by industry experts:

• Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.
• Jeanine McLeod: Family portrait photographer specializing in joyful, storytelling photography for parents.
• Jonathan Ryle: Photography marketing funnel specialist.
• Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.

Tune In for Real-World Strategies

Gain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.

Feeling overwhelmed by things you can’t change?

As photographers and business owners, it’s easy to spiral when ad costs rise, social media is noisy, or outside drama creeps in. But the truth is, success comes from focusing on what you can control.

In this episode of the Difference Maker Revolution Podcast, Jonathan, Ronan, and Jeanine share powerful strategies to protect your mindset, cut out distractions, and take responsibility for what really drives your photography business forward.

• Why obsessing over the news, politics, or competitors is draining your energy and how to stop.
• Simple systems to stay productive and avoid social media doom-scrolling.
• How to shift from “woe is me” to problem-solving mode when challenges hit your business.
• The role of mindset, gratitude, and meditation in staying grounded.
• Why keeping an open mind is essential for growth in photography and beyond.
• The one-liner that will change the way you approach your day: “You can control what you consume.”

If you’re ready to stop being pulled off course by things outside your control and start focusing on the actions that truly move your photography business forward, this episode is a must-listen.

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.

The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:

• Generate highly targeted leads.
• Increase conversions with ideal clients.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Create consistent, predictable revenue.

This show is hosted by industry experts:

• Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.
• Jeanine McLeod: Family portrait photographer specializing in joyful, storytelling photography for parents.
• Jonathan Ryle: Photography marketing funnel specialist.
• Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.

Tune In for Real-World Strategies

Gain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.

Are you measuring your success by someone else’s numbers?

Too many photographers fall into the comparison trap: chasing averages, sales, and trends that don’t reflect what they actually want from their business. In this episode of the Difference Maker Revolution Podcast, Jonathan, Ronan, and Jeanine reveal the real “secret sauce” to defining success on your own terms.

If you’ve ever wondered why your business feels out of alignment or why chasing other photographers’ results leaves you frustrated, this conversation is for you.

• Why average sales numbers don’t tell the whole story (and what you should measure instead).
• How to create a 5-year vision for your photography business that matches your lifestyle goals.
• The crucial difference between your what, how, and WHY and why money alone isn’t enough to sustain success.
• Practical steps to break big goals into achievable actions using the “12-week year” system.
• The role of accountability and community in keeping you on track and motivated.

Whether you dream of scaling your studio or simply creating more freedom and fulfillment, this episode will help you redefine success and design a photography business that truly works for you.

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.

The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:

• Generate highly targeted leads.
• Increase conversions with ideal clients.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Create consistent, predictable revenue.

This show is hosted by industry experts:

• Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.
• Jeanine McLeod: Family portrait photographer specializing in joyful, storytelling photography for parents.
• Jonathan Ryle: Photography marketing funnel specialist.
• Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.

Tune In for Real-World Strategies

Gain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.

AI isn’t coming for photography—it’s already here. And if your business is built on impressing other photographers instead of serving clients, you could be in serious trouble. In this thought-provoking episode, Ronan, Steve, Jeanine, and Jonathan pull no punches as they explore why being a “photographer’s photographer” is no longer enough—and what you must do to survive and thrive in the age of AI.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why clients don’t care about your technical perfection—and what they do care about.
• The story of Taylor Swift’s engagement photos and what it reveals about emotion vs. technique.
• How photographers accidentally create emotional impact (and how to do it intentionally).
• Why AI will replace technical photography—but can never replace human connection.
• How to future-proof your business by delivering experiences, not just images.

If you’re relying on style, gear, or awards to set yourself apart, this episode is your wake-up call.

👉 Tune in now to discover how to stay relevant and build a business that truly matters.

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.

The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:

• Generate highly targeted leads.
• Increase conversions with ideal clients.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Create consistent, predictable revenue.

This show is hosted by industry experts:

• Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.
• Jeanine McLeod: Family portrait photographer specializing in joyful, storytelling photography for parents.
• Jonathan Ryle: Photography marketing funnel specialist.
• Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.

Tune In for Real-World Strategies

Gain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.

Is hiding your prices killing your sales—and your reputation? In this episode, Ronan, Steve, Jeanine, and Jonathan tackle one of the trickiest (and most misunderstood) parts of running a photography business: when and how to talk about money with clients.

Spoiler: most photographers get this wrong—and it leaves clients feeling icky, burned, and never coming back.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why “bait and switch” pricing destroys trust (and how to avoid it).
• The real reason clients experience sticker shock—and how to prevent it.
• Why putting prices on your website can cost you dream clients.
• How to align pricing conversations with value and emotion, not just numbers.
• The simple shifts that turn awkward money talks into loyal, returning clients.

If you’ve ever struggled with when to reveal your prices—or worried about sounding too pushy—this episode will give you the clarity and confidence you need to sell with integrity (and without the ick).

👉 Tune in now to learn the right way to handle pricing conversations that build trust, loyalty, and sales.

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.

The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:

• Generate highly targeted leads.
• Increase conversions with ideal clients.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Create consistent, predictable revenue.

This show is hosted by industry experts:

• Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.
• Jeanine McLeod: Family portrait photographer specializing in joyful, storytelling photography for parents.
• Jonathan Ryle: Photography marketing funnel specialist.
• Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.

Tune In for Real-World Strategies

Gain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.

Are you unknowingly holding your photography business back by cutting the wrong corners?

In this lively, no-nonsense conversation, Ronan, Steve, Jeanine, and Jonathan dig into why so many photographers sabotage their success by skimping on the very tools and investments that could transform their business.

This episode will challenge the way you think about money, mindset, and what really matters when running a profitable studio.

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why “saving” on software and tools is actually costing you thousands in lost sales.
• The hidden cost of clinging to outdated gear, displays, and even business cards.
• How scarcity mindset keeps photographers stuck—and what to do instead.
• Why clients don’t care about your latest camera, but do care about their experience.
• Smart ways to invest in what really grows your business (and what you can cut without guilt).

If you’ve ever hesitated to spend on your business—or wondered why some photographers thrive while others struggle—this episode will give you the wake-up call (and practical insights) you need.

👉 Tune in now and discover how to stop being “tight” and start thinking like a thriving business owner.

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.

The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:

• Generate highly targeted leads.
• Increase conversions with ideal clients.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Create consistent, predictable revenue.

This show is hosted by industry experts:

• Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.
• Jeanine McLeod: Family portrait photographer specializing in joyful, storytelling photography for parents.
• Jonathan Ryle: Photography marketing funnel specialist.
• Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.

Tune In for Real-World Strategies

Gain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.