Wisdom in the Tangents Photography Podcast

You can keep track of all the numbers in your business and have the best booking software out there, but if you don't know how to read your numbers, you're business is missing out.

My guest, Samantha Eck, is the powerhouse behind Firestorm Finance and has years of financial experience to help us read the story that our numbers are telling us.

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Creative Minds, Smart Money Podcast

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Whether you're growing your side gig or aiming to become the sole income provider for your family, we're all looking to increase our income as business owners.

My guest, Alex McCrary, shares all about how you can grow your business, build more income, and create an amazing client experience while still holding within your healthy boundaries.

And yes, you do need to set up some boundaries.

Sponsor of the show: Sofi

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Cameras and Carseats Podcast

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Photographing someone with a disability can feel a little out of your comfort zone. Well, my guest today is here to help widen that comfort zone.

Kellie Hetler shares how we can prepare for photographing someone living with a disability, how we can celebrate them, and how we can break that stigma of "just ignoring" people with different abilities than us.

Sponsor of the show: Imagen AI

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We hear a lot of complaints about price shoppers in the photography industry. One minute scrolling through a local photography facebook page and you'll have more than enough.

But maybe we shouldn't write them off too quickly. Maybe with the right client experience (yes this includes the lead nurturing sequence) they can turn into dream clients.

My guest is Tiffany Crenshaw. She's the artist and boss babe behind Animal House Photography, a lifestyle newborn and family photographer based in Alabama.

She's an educator who has a passion for Running a profitable and joy-filled business that serves her clients, and more importantly, her family and that is the heart behind her education.

Today we're talking about how to turn price shoppers into dream clients by creating an elevated client experience. Tiffany shares some tips and strategies for connecting with your leads, cultivating an amazing experience, and growing the good name of your business.

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There is a lot of pride in being a "self taught" photographer or business owner. I know I touted that title at one time. But can we truly be self taught, and if not, how can we fast-track our success?

Pye Jirsa is my guest today. He's the co-founder of Lin and Jirsa Photography, a multi-seven-figure wedding and portrait photography studio, and the co-founder of SLR Lounge, a photography website and community dedicated to empowering photographers of all levels with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed.

Today we talk about business mindsets, lessons, and how to grow and scale your business quickly without having to go through the trial and error yourself.

Sponsor of the show: Imagen AI

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slrlounge.com

linandjirsa.com

instagram.com/pyejirsa

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Your business should allow you more, otherwise you might as well have stayed in that 9-5 cubicle.

My guest, Jamie Fisher returns to the show to share about how you can set up your business to be give you more. More time, more independence, more legacy, more revenue, and do more good for the world around you.

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Time Suck Quiz

Ep 189 - Not Knowing Your Numbers is Hurting You with Jamie Fisher and Heather Leicy

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It's great to set goals for your business. That's one of the best motivators to get us to grow. However some of our goals can actually hurt us if we achieve them.

Today I'm diving into how you can set up a solid foundation in business so that reaching your goals will be easier and after reaching them you can sustain that growth.

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We're counting down your top 5 most loved episodes of the 2024 season. Join me with some short clips from each episode #2 and #1 this week.

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Episode 206 - Fill Your Calendar During the Slow Season with Kir Tuben

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Episode 191 - Embracing the Imperfect with John Dolan

johndolan.com

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We're counting down your top 5 most loved episodes of the 2024 season. Join me with some short clips from each episode #5, #4, and #3 this week.

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Episode 196 - Navigating Neurodivergence while living in a Culture Designed for Neurotypicals with Mallorie Rodgers

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Episode 211 - How to be a Great Second Photographer with Emily Wisch  @emilywisch 

emilywisch.com

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Episode 203 - Forget the Trends and Create Work that Speak to You with Kyle and Bianca Thompson of Oak and Iron Photo  @oakandironphoto 

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When we begin our business journeys, we are often very similar to our own clients. However, as your business grows, your target clients can change too.

Learning how to market and attract your target client can be difficult if you, yourself would no longer be your target client.

We dive into how to reach a market that isn't second nature in my interview on the Gold Biz Podcast with Rachel Traxler. Check out more of Rachel's episodes wherever you podcast.

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Gold Biz Podcast with Rachel Traxler

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