The Unexpected Entrepreneur

The Unexpected Entrepreneur

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The Unexpected Entrepreneur episodes

  • Defining Your Ideal Photography Client

    In today's episode, we dive into ideal clients, what they are, how to figure out who they are, and why they are important for your business!

    Our links:

    + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day!

    + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members!

    + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE!

    + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you.

    + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.

    + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop.

    + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google.

    + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500.

    + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
    16 min
  • The Power of Branding in Your Photography Business

    In today's episode, we talk all about the power of branding and why it is important in your photography business. We touch on what your brand actually entails, crafting your brand identity, and how to actually use it in your marketing!

    Our links:

    + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day!

    + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members!

    + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE!

    + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you.

    + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.

    + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop.

    + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google.

    + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500.

    + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
    16 min
  • A Look Back at 2023

    As the year comes to a close, we took a look back at our 2023 - the things we did, the things we learned, and the things we are excited for in 2024!

    Our links:

    + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day!

    + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members!

    + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE!

    + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you.

    + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.

    + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop.

    + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google.

    + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500.

    + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
    1 hr
  • SEO Basics for Wedding Pros

    In this episode we talk all about SEO for wedding pros and the first steps to take as you start to optimize your website and your blog. Plus how you can use your blog to help target a wider audience on Google!

    Our links:

    + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day!

    + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members!

    + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE!

    + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you.

    + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.

    + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop.

    + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google.

    + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500.

    + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
    16 min
  • The Power of Stability in Business with Annemie Tonken

    In this episode, learn all about the importance of business stability and how a membership can help you achieve that with special guest expert, Annemie Tonken!

    Annemie (she/her/hers) has been a family photographer in Chapel Hill, NC since 2010, and is now an educator, speaker, and host of the top-rated This Can't Be That Hard podcast, where she shares business systems and strategies that help other photographers run profitable, sustainable businesses they love.

    Be sure to follow along with Annemie on socials and her podcast to learn more.

    Annemie's Links:

    • Learn about Revenue on Repeat
    • Listen to Annemie's podcast
    • Follow Annemie on Instagram

    Our Links:

    + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop.

    + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google.

    + Inkpot Creative® is a queer-led Showit website design studio building unconventional, impactful brand and website experiences for photographers who are leading their industry by creating something different. Get in touch with us to get a strategic brand and/or website booked!

    + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE!

    + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you.

    + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
    30 min
  • 5 Reasons Why We Love & Use Showit

    Showit is hands down our favorite website platform. From their user-friendly backend to the WordPress integration, to their support team, we have yet to use a platform that we love more than Showit.

    In today's episode, hear our top five reasons why we absolutely love Showit!

    Our links:

    + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day!

    + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members!

    + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE!

    + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you.

    + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.

    + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop.

    + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google.

    + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500.

    + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
    8 min
  • 3 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself for Your Website to Convert

    Not sure if your website is actually working for you? Tune into this week's episode to learn about 3 questions you can ask yourself to make sure that your website is actually converting for you!

    Our links:

    + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day!

    + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members!

    + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE!

    + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you.

    + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.

    + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop.

    + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google.

    + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500.

    + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
    7 min
  • 5 Elements of a Standout Website

    With so many people in the online space, it can be hard to figure out how to stand out from the crowd. However, there are always ways you can separate yourself from other businesses.

    In today's episode, learn about 5 different elements you can add to your site to transform it into a standout website!

    Our links:

    + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day!

    + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members!

    + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE!

    + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you.

    + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.

    + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop.

    + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google.

    + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500.

    + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
    10 min
  • 3 Mistakes You're Making in Your Website Navigation

    Don't let your navigation be your downfall! Check out the 3 mistakes you are making in your website navigation that is making your site harder to navigate for your visitors!

    Our links:

    + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day!

    + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members!

    + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE!

    + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you.

    + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.

    + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop.

    + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google.

    + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500.

    + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
    8 min
  • Our Updated Favorite Business Tools

    Interested in what tools we use each and every day? Check out our updated list of our favorite business tools that we use each and every day!

    Our links:

    + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we talked about!

    + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members!

    + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE!

    + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you.

    + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.

    + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop.

    + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google.

    + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500.

    + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
    28 min

About The Unexpected Entrepreneur

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Hosted by KP and Jessie (the business partners and IRL partners behind Inkpot Creative®), The Unexpected Entrepreneur podcast deep-dives into the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.