334 - Running a luxury pet photography business should feel good — not exhausting. In this episode, Nicole sits down with Haley Flanagan of Sweet Camelia Photography to talk about what happens when a high-touch, premium business model starts costing more than it's giving back, and how a few strategic pivots can make the whole thing feel sustainable again.

What to Listen For 

• Why a high session fee can actually hurt bookings
• How to cut client hours without cutting your prices
• The case for putting pricing on your website
• Why packages make saying yes so much easier
• How to outsource leash removal without losing your style
• The great drop-ship debate 
• Building collections that feel like a steal at every level
• How to relaunch quietly without a big announcement
• What to do when your voice shakes on pricing calls

Haley came into this conversation unsure if her business was even worth saving. She left with a plan, a pricing structure, and something she hadn't felt in a while — excitement. If any part of her story sounds familiar, this one's worth a listen.

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