by admin | Mar 16, 2021 | Podcast
Today’s episode is all about money…how to be wise and pro-active in the management of the income we receive.
Lindsey Betz is co owner of Jonathan Betz Photography, is a
photographic Craftsman, and chief implementer over the of their clients’ experience and studio management. She regularly teaches at the national level as well as locally and regionally. She serves as a PPA Councilor and on the national PPA EDU Committee.
She is also very knowledgeable about not only earning but using money as a tool to create the life we want now and into our retirement.
Topics include:
- Creativity and budgeting…..starting with our needs and the dream
- Why we should spend less and save 3 to 6 month emergency fund.
- Why you want to be debt free
- 15% retirement saving…both Roth IRA and traditional
- Price for profitability-
- Communicate with spouses partners,
- Know your “yeses” and “nos”. Take time to figure out your values and which relate to where you spend your money
This is an eye-opening and educational conversation everyone can benefit from for sure!
Lindsay@jonathanbetz.com
www.jonathanbetz.com
719-291-9798
by admin | Mar 9, 2021 | Podcast
Seshu is a portrait photographer with Connecticut Headshots, which serves the marketing and communication departments in the medical, real estate, financial, and other businesses.
His photography helps busy executives and small business owners project a positive presence for their clients and peers.
In this episode, Seshu shares about how he puts people at ease and brings out their best with a collaborative approach.
He also give us his hot tips for the business of headshot photography
1. Work with the right clients…find and qualify. Word of mouth has
helped. Share your work
2. Opportunities are everywhere…Steve Sapporito
3. Know your numbers!
4. Price for profit
5. Learn to sell
To get in touch with Seshu or follow him go to
info@connecticutheadshots.com
https://www.connecticutheadshots.com/
Connecticut Headshots
https://instagram.com/ctheadshots
by admin | Mar 2, 2021 | Podcast
This week is a solo episode on The Profitable Photographer and is different than most. This episode is all about lighting, especially how to photograph outdoors without supplemental lighting.
Luci Dumas teaches photography skills that will help any photographer be more profitable by creating more sellable and beautiful portraits.
Luci Dumas is an expert at “Natural Light Photography”…meaning,…she
is highly skilled at finding and using available light to create her outdoor portraits. This goes beyond simply photographing late in the day or early morning to have that “sweet light” available when the sun is low in the horizon.
She shares the tips and principles that make a difference between just okay outdoor portraits and stunning images clients love and purchase
as art for her home.
Some of the information shared are
-the importance of directing light into the face
– why catch lights in the eyes are a powerful guide to portrait lighting
– what Luci means by “first tree in the forest” lighting and how to find it
-Why windows, doors, hallways, and walls are the key to great lighting
Click here receive the slides created to accompany this program
https://mailchi.mp/9e08b8021045/the-profitable-photographer-with-luci-dumas-video-link
by admin | Feb 23, 2021 | Podcast
Jenna Henderson is a boss bitch balance coach (her words) and photographer, with more than 15 years experience in the photography industry. Her super powers are giving creative women permission to feel empowered within their business journey, and helping them create a life of balance and peace. Jenna believes in validating creative careers and identities other than motherhood for woman.
Her wisdom is also powerful for men and covers lots of important ways to have “the good life” as self employed professionals.
Our discussion covers several aspects of setting boundaries. She shares her thoughts on
1- Time boundaries- setting up schedules that allow us to have the work life balance that creates more life satisfaction and success.
2-Space boundaries-It is important carve out a space for a work space at home because the lines get blurred.
3- Emotional-it is okay to pour ourselves into our clients but know when to have limits and communicate them.
Some of her tips include
-the importance of self awareness. Is it serving me?
-starting small when making changes
-manage expectations
-energy- allow yourself to fully rest
She also has a lot to share about what she calls “Permission Mindset”. We are allowed to do whatever we want. “You have the life you have want. Do you. Focus on your wants and dreams.”
Free gift for my Profitable Photographer listeners
Free download of The Boundary Compass
http://bit.ly/jennahendersondownload
Instagram: @jennahendersonphoto
Bright Boss Academy: www.jennaclicks.com/brightboss
Email: hello@jennahenderson.com
by admin | Feb 16, 2021 | Podcast
Mary Fisk-Taylor
MBA, M. Photog., Cr., EA- ASP, CPP, ABI, API
Certified StoryBrand Guide
Profit First Professional and Guide
PPA Vice-President and soon to be President Mary Fisk-Taylor has a rich career in photography as well as service to our industry.
For almost 25 years Mary Fisk-Taylor has owned a portrait and wedding business with her business partner, Jamie Hayes in Richmond, Virginia.
Hayes & Fisk Photography is one of the most sought-after Portrait and Wedding studios in their industry. Mary and Jamie are both incredibly
committed to preserving family legacies, professionally capturing and printing portrait and milestone memories.
Mary also co-hosts the podcast Get Your Shoot Together with Kira Derryberry and has her own consulting company helping other small business creatives be more profitable, sustainable and successful.
In this delightful interview, she share her knowledge of the very popular and powerful “Storybrand” model of marketing and communicating what makes us special to our ideal clients.
She explains step by step, the 7 part framework of this teaching and why it is so much more powerful than lots of flowery words about our studios or the need for our services.
Some of the steps are to
- Agitate/illustrate a problem and tell how I can solve the problem
- Make your client the hero.
- Become the guide out of the problem using empathy and authenticity
- Give them a plan- simple and clear. It is a good way for them not to be afraid.
- Cast a vision of what their life can look like after working with us
She shares about coming from an authoritative place, the value of stories, testimonials, videos of clients viewing their portraits for the first time and much more.
Mary’s final word of encouragement is that everyone has days where you don’t feel worthy or just plain tired. Give yourself grace. Don’t compare. None of us is wearing superhero caps.
You can find her on Clubhouse and
Instagram @maryfisktaylor
mary@maryfisktaylor.com
www.maryfisktaylor.com
podcast www.getyourshoottogether.com
