88: How To Show Up On Social Media To Boost MEANINGFUL Engagement + Book Dream Photography Clients with Tia Abbott

Tia Abbott is one of my Crystal Clear Marketing students that has experienced a huge transformation through this mini-course I created. In today's episode, Tia shares: How she shows up on social media being her perfectly imperfect self and how that has boosted MEANINGFUL engagement. How her confidence while shooting and running her business has skyrocketed. How she realized that she is actually her dream client. And how she has been able to confidently raise her rates and book dream clients at the same time.

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87: A Sign It’s Time To Raise Your Prices NOW (like by tonight)

If you're a wedding and portrait photographer, it's that time of year where you're now thinking of the following season and trying to get it fully booked

One of my OME students said she had 38 sessions and weddings in her editing queue this past November 2021, and when I heard this it broke my heart for two reasons. #1 that she was so burnt out and overwhelmed, but also, because I know she could have easily made that same amount of money by raising her rates and shooting 1/3 or half of those sessions!

So right away I knew I wanted to remind you here on the podcast to not let this happen to you this upcoming season and to start raising your rates slowly NOW. Tune in to find out how to do so without missing out on bookings! :)

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86: How To Handle Your Client Wanting a Refund Even If You Did Nothing Wrong

Have you ever been faced with a client demanding a refund even though you did nothing wrong? Whether you have or you haven't, you'll wanna tune into this episode because I share with you a new way of thinking so that if/when you face these kinds of "problems" in your business, they can feel much more effortless! Tune in to find out how I have been navigating my business for the past 10 years in a way that consistently helps me avoid any sort of drama with clients while staying true to myself.

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85: The Results Are In! The Goals I Set for Myself At The Start of 2021 + How They Went

Do you want an exclusive peek into my business + life to see how things are ACTUALLY going for me?

In this last episode of 2021, I'm sharing with you openly and vulnerably the results of the 2021 goals I set for myself. Some of them I "failed" at and learned lessons along the way, and others I achieved and even surpassed! I know I love hearing from other entrepreneurs about the lessons and achievements they have along the way since it helps me feel less alone on my journey and also opens up my eyes to what is possible for me too! So, I wanted to do the same for you!

With this episode, I hope to be the proof of what can be possible for YOU, but also the proof that not everything has to go perfectly in your life for you to still have a kickass year! :)

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84: How To Improve Your Client Experience with Alora Rachelle

Did you know that the quality of your client experience is directly correlated to the systems you have in place? Disorganized systems usually mean you have a disorganized and inconsistent experience that you are offering your clients, which means, there is room for improvement! In this episode, I chat with wedding photographer Alora Rachelle on what she does in her business to elevate her client experience. So if you need some inspiration in this area (which I'm sure you do because we can all always find a way to improve in this area), then hit play now :)

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83: How To Magically Stop Booking Sessions on Weekends So That You Can Have Your Weekends Back

Do you feel like you HAVE TO have availability on weekends for sessions in order to have a successful photography business? What if I told you that this simply isn't true, and you can decide to stop accepting weekend sessions bookings...like right NOW!? Would that make you feel relieved? Excited? Feel more free? If so, tune in to this latest episode because it is guaranteed to empower you to do just that :)

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82: The Cost of Outsourcing vs. The Cost of NOT Outsourcing

Have you ever thought about beginning to outsource in your photography business but didn't take action on it because you wondered what the cost would be and if it would be worth it? If you are stuck in a world of burn out, and overwhelm, while not making the income you need and desire as a photographer, then this episode is a MUST LISTEN. Hit play now to find out the true cost of outsourcing, and what you are leaving on the table when you choose NOT to outsource in your business.

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81: Why I Created Outsourcing Made Easy + How it Can Help You

I've created this comprehensive course for portrait + wedding photographers like you where I take you step-by-step showing you how you can work part-time hours, and make the full-time income you need! The fun part is that I teach you how to do this by only doing the tasks you absolutely love (like shooting), and delegating the tasks that don't light your soul on fire. Oh and don't worry, if you're worried that outsourcing won't work for you or it's too expensive, I'll just say right here that the story you are telling yourself in your mind my friend, is basically a bunch of B.S. So many of my past students felt the same way. They were so scared to let go of control, but guess what, they realized they were wrong QUICK when they started to experience so much more time and financial freedom in their lives while getting back their editing, and culling, and other tasks exactly as they would do them!

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80: How To Work Smarter Instead of Harder as a Photographer with Jess Collins (Student Story)

If you a burnt-out and overwhelmed photographer, and you're not sure how to stay sane right now, then this episode was literally made for you!

Jess is one of my Alumni students from my Outsourcing Made Easy for Photographers program and she shares how she went from working long hours 7 days a week, missing precious time with her husband and 2 boys, and just feeling plain overworked to sunshine + rainbows. She said that she was basically able to find more freedom for herself in her life and keep the same income she was earning as a photographer! She no longer remembers what burnout even feels like! If you dream of this kind of lifestyle freedom then tune into the episode now and enjoy hearing Jess's transformation story!

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79: 3 Signs You're Ready To Start Outsourcing in Your Photography Business

How can a photographer know if they are ready to start outsourcing in their business? Also, is it worth it? After all, it can be scary to let go of control, and also let go of some of the money you've earned, but as you learned in the last episode it's possible to train someone to do tasks exactly how you do them, and you're leaving money on the table if you're not outsourcing yet. Aka, it's costing you MORE money NOT to outsource. Tune into this episode to learn the 3 signs that are proof you're ready to start outsourcing in your photography business!

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