146: How Tracey and Her Partner Save 20 Hours per Wedding + Rediscovered Their Love of Shooting!

In today’s Outsourcing Made Easy student success story, I’ll be chatting with Tracey about how she and her husband were able to rediscover their love of shooting and gain back 20 hours per wedding thanks to outsourcing.

show notesSara MonikaOctober 25, 2023photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

145: How Nichole Already Saved 120 Hours With the Support of a Virtual Assistant + How You Can Too!

In today’s Outsourcing Made Easy student success story I’ll be speaking with Nichole, who’s already saved 120 hours with the support of her VA in just 6 months, and 24 hours in just 4 weeks with the support of her editor thanks to outsourcing.

show notesSara MonikaOctober 24, 2023photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

144: The Compound Effect of Your Choices: Why You Can’t Afford NOT to Outsource

Today, I’ll be diving into the compound effect of the choices you make in your photography business and the money you’re leaving on the table if you choose NOT to outsource (prepare to have your mind blown!)

show notesSara MonikaOctober 23, 2023photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

143: Where She Is Now, Another Year Later: How Katie Expanded Her Business, Bought a Second Studio and Entered Her Peaceful Era Thanks to Outsourcing

She’s baaack! Join me and my Outsourcing Made Easy student, Katie, as we catch up a year after our last podcast episode together. We’ll be diving into how her business has evolved since we last spoke, the support she gets in her business now, and her advice for photographers looking to leave burnout behind. Plus, she’ll be giving us a *very* special behind-the-scenes tour of the second (!) studio she’s been able to open up in her business thanks to the power of outsourcing!

show notesSara MonikaOctober 16, 2023photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

141: 1700 Hours Saved in 2023! – Discover How These 3 Photographers Are Getting Back Their Time + Quality Of Life

Who doesn’t love a good mashup episode? ;)
Today I’m interviewing 3 of my Outsourcing Made Easy students who are in the work right NOW getting support in their businesses. Some have only just started, some are a little further down the track. My hope is that by sharing a wide range of stories, you’ll be able to see all the amazing possibilities that open up to you once you start outsourcing (and spoiler: just how quickly you can start seeing results!)

show notesSara MonikaOctober 13, 2023photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

141: How Nicole Saved 660 Hours Through Outsourcing During The 2023 Wedding Season! (Student Success Story)

I’m so excited to welcome my OME student AND past-wedding client, Nicole, to the podcast this week to talk about her journey into photography and how she was able to save 660 (!) hours during the 2023 wedding season thanks to outsourcing.

show notesSara MonikaOctober 11, 2023photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

140: My Honest Thoughts on AI Tools For Photographers

It’s official – AI is here to stay! So I thought it’s about time I dive in and test out some of the tools available to us as photographers…, to help YOU figure out if they can help you get back your time in an effective way, without compromising the quality of your work. Tune in to this week’s episode to get my honest, unfiltered thoughts!

show notesSara MonikaOctober 10, 2023photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

139: How You Can Find The Perfect Outsourcing Support Faster Than You May Think!

Ever toyed with the idea of getting an in-person assistant? Then this week’s episode is for you! Join me as I share how I found my first home assistant locally here in Canada, plus how you can apply these same principles to get fast and effective support in YOUR business (whether virtually or in-person).

show notesSara MonikaOctober 6, 2023photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

138: Meet Your Competitive Advantage: Why You're More Likely to Get Booked If You Outsource in Your Photography Business

Today, I want to bust one of the most damaging and persistent myths I see holding so many talented photographers back from achieving the growth and freedom they deserve in their lives and businesses – the idea that outsourcing makes you any less of an artist.

For years I also struggled with this belief, until a series of events and experiences shifted my perspective entirely. It’s my hope that this episode inspires these same mindset shifts in you, too!

show notesSara MonikaOctober 4, 2023photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

137: Down in Inquiries and Bookings? Listen to Access Your Creativity + Money Making Ideas

Worried about the dip in inquiries/bookings right now and the impact of the recession on your photography business? Then this week’s episode is for you.