This episode is all about how to get started selling your work.
I know it can be overwhelming and confusing so I thought I would give as much info about what to do and think about as I could squeeze out of my brain. This is in no way everything but it is a good foundation for success.
I share with you why the first step is to have a clear vision, a dream that is specific as well as a bit of fantasy, a simple business plan, and a defined goal.
I cover the importance of “Pricing for Profit” and how to do it, making the telephone your best friend and how the right conversations set up the entire system, and a few thoughts on why selling in person is best for your clients and you if you want a profitable business selling lifetime treasures (in my opinion of course).
And I share about the value of -education of all types…including coaching and courses -practice practice practice your photography skills, sales, and more
PS…I am started a group program in the fall and would love to help you learn my “secret sauce” and everything else that helps me and my coaching clients sell multiple wall portraits and albums consistently.
Just message me on Facebook or email me to set up a quick call about The Profitable Photographer Sales Academy Live, or anything else you want support with.
As people, we aren’t all that different. That’s why storytelling is so powerful. It allows us to experience the connection that we have to each other.
No one knows that better than my guest this week, Kate Storey. Before diving into her photography business Kate mastered social media as a vehicle for telling stories.
Now she helps photographers create their brands online.
Kate and her husband Nick Storey are the owners of Book More Brides. They help wedding business owners around the world to better understand how to identify their perfect clients, what to say to get them to book, and how to create strategic online content that builds relationships and sales.
If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while then I’m sure you know that relationships and connections are the cornerstones of sales.
Grab a pen and get ready to take your sales skills to the next level!
Listen For
-How everyone’s shortened attention spans impact your marketing plan.
-What you need to ensure you do to take photography from a hobby to a successful business.
-The importance of putting your client’s needs above your artistic desires.
-Why clarity is king when it comes to marketing your business.
-How she ended up filming a lamb’s birth.
I think we all know how important authenticity is these days and Kate has great insight about being true to yourself while speaking to your ideal clients. You’re gonna love it!
Here is how to get in touch with Kate
https://www.bookmorebrides.com/. Find the price shoppers guide
Amy Fraughton started her photography business in all the wrong ways 11 years ago, and quickly learned some hard lessons such as charging my worth and developing a higher end business.
When she found that many other photographers were having some of the same issues Amy ran into, she started Photo Business Tools to help them.
She also a certified Life Coach and spend a great deal of time helping my photographers get past their limiting beliefs and into truer, more successful versions of themselves.
-Clients are right out our front door
-Big Picture…Get exposure…don’t hide under a rock
put your eggs in a lot of different basket
Get your google my business in order
Lead magnets
Facebook Ads and
local marketing
Mail
Website
Google My Business is great…people going there are ready to buy -it is different than regular google
Secret algorithm
Get reviews
Posting in GMB
Register a local address
They send a postcard to confirm
You can post regularly
Get your reviews sent there
Life coach…limiting beliefs…they lack motivation…motivation comes from how You feel…how you think about yourself…then they make it mean something about Them
Come from a place of excitement… Everyone will always be growing. You are awesome. Have grace and compassion It is totally normal It is a habit of your brain What is true… Self judgement or comparing to other people GRACE and Compassion
Start believing in yourself and remember how awesome you are
amy@photobusinesstools.com Free master class at www.photobusinesstools.com amy@photobusinesstools.com www.photobusinesstools.com
Do you have a dream?
A big, exciting and maybe a little scary dream to have a successful, profitable and creative photography business doing exactly what you love for wonderful, grateful clients? Or do you want to bring your business to the next level of fun and profit.? If so, then this Podcast is for you.
For over 36 years, I have made a great living as portrait and wedding business, Luci Dumas Fine Photography, with no other source of income. No rich husband or lottery winnings, through the ups and downs of the industry and economy.
Now as a business coach with Insight Training for Photographers, I love love love to support photographers who want to do the same. This podcast is full of practical business info, and insights gained from my years in business, plus interviews with amazing people. My desire is to help you along on your joyful journey to success, however that looks to you.