278: Luci Dumas: Resistance, When Easy Things Feel Hard To Do
Oct 8, 2024 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Hello new and loyal listeners. This episode is from the “Way Back” machine from 2019. I still have the resistance challenge, and I thought you would enjoy it again as well, or for the first time. Are you like me? Are there a million great ideas to help you grow your business, and simple tasks on...
277: Luci Dumas: Purse Shopping or “The Luxury Experience”
Oct 1, 2024 | Podcast | 0 Comments
In this solo episode, I share my experience shopping for a new purse, and illustrate many of the points I love to share about how to communicate value and create that luxury experience for potential clients. How we can take someone from a warm lead to someone wanting what we offer and are willing...
276: Pete Coco: Advice for Launching Your Photography Business
Sep 24, 2024 | Podcast | 0 Comments
In this episode, I have an awesome chat with the super-talented Pete Coco, a successful headshot and portrait photographer. We dive into the nitty-gritty of starting your photography business, and yeah, it can be overwhelming. But Pete’s advice? Don’t worry—just start! Pete specializes in...
275: Tanya Goodall Smith: How Introverts Thrive in the Photography Business
Sep 17, 2024 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Hey lovely listeners! I am delighted to share my conversation with the fabulous Tanya Goodall Smith. She has been on the show two other times and this time, she has a wonderful new book we are going to chat about, “The Introvert's Guide To Personal Branding: How To Put Yourself Out There...
274: Jack Zigon: Unlocking the Secrets of Architectural Photography
Sep 10, 2024 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Hey everyone, it’s me again, Luci Dumas, and in this episode of The Profitable Photographer, I had the pleasure of chatting with architectural photographer Jack Zigon. We dug into the fascinating world of architectural photography and the business side of things that makes it all work. Let...
273: Luci Dumas on The Joy of Setting Boundaries
Sep 3, 2024 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Welcome to The Profitable Photographer! We all have them, right? Clients that are beyond challenging, can not be pleased no matter what, and make us question ourselves. Or create sleepless nights trying to come up with just the right response to a criticism. Did we do something wrong, are we not...
272: Ruth Annan: Intentional Diversity in Business & The Thrill of Event Photography
Aug 27, 2024 | Podcast | 0 Comments
In today’s episode of The Profitable Photographer, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ruth Annan, and we had a rich and thought-provoking conversation about two very different topics: the importance of intentional diversity in our businesses and the pure joy of event photography. Ruth shares her...
271: Marcel Van der Horst – Marketing Weddings by Being Likable
Aug 21, 2024 | Podcast | 0 Comments
On this episode of The Profitable Photographer, I’m joined by Marcel, a wedding photographer in Australia with over 16 years of experience who is all about creating a remarkable client experience. He loves the connective and passionate memories that he creates for couples. And he's also generous...
270: Adam Goldberg: Pet Photography and In Person Sales
Aug 14, 2024 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Hello hello hello. I have some BIG NEWS! I am throwing a meet and greet in Dallas during the Professional Photographers of America’s Imaging Expo for my guests and listeners to The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas podcast. Come hang out on Sunday, Feb 2nd in the afternoon and...
269: Luci Dumas: Objections Can Be Opportunities
Aug 7, 2024 | Podcast | 0 Comments
Hi Brilliant Photographer, welcome back! Today, I am sharing my solo episode diving into a topic that can always use more info and ideas: handling objections. I shared my thoughts on this a while back, but I'm excited to give you a fresh take. As Sandra Boynton's coffee mug says,...
Welcome to the Profitable Photographer Podcast with Luci Dumas!
Why I think you’ll want to tune in every week!
In the photography business as a wedding and children’s portrait specialist, for four decades, I’ve accumulated a wealth of knowledge, connections, and inspiration that I’m eager to share with you. Friends encouraged me to have a show, saying that I have a unique voice as a woman in this industry for so many years. So I said yes to photographers like you who want to achieve success, profitability, and inspiration.
1-Amazing Guests. I have an incredible network of wonderful photographers and teachers that I have the privilege of knowing personally or discovering through my continuing involvement in our industry. And as a teacher at heart, I am always excited to share my own thoughts and new information I discover.
2-Selling is my Superpower. I am a huge advocate for “In Person Sales” for portrait and wedding photographers, so you will hear frequent discussions about how to sell multiple wall portraits and albums to every client.
3-Actionable steps. Through engaging and fun conversation, we dive deep into their (and my) knowledge and insights to bring you actionable steps you can implement in your own photography business. It’s like having a chat with a trusted friend who genuinely care about your growth and success.
4-Fun Conversations. My style is to have a fun and warm interview with my guests and pull out gems you will enjoy and learn from.
5-Personal Growth. I am a big believer in positive thinking, power of attraction, and a success mindset that helps us in every aspect of our lives. I love to share my perspective and tools to enhance your inner journey to success.
My mission is to uplift and support photographers like you.
So, join me on The Profitable Photographer, and let’s embark on a journey of success, profitability, and inspiration together. It’s time to turn your photography and passion into a thriving and fulfilling business.
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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.
Feel free to connect with me at www.lucidumascoaching.com or email luci@lucidumas.com to learn about my business and training options.
Articles
- 288: Scott Wyden Kivowitz: Surprise Proposal Photography and Workflow Tools
- 287: Denise Watrous: “Have Camera, Will Travel” Portrait Photography
- 286: Maria Arellano: Unveiling True Beauty with Goddess Portraits
- 285: Luci Dumas: The Psychology of Motivation
- 284: Kelly Warkentin: Virtual In-Person Sales and Work-Life Harmony
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Contact Information
Phone Number: 619.233.9390
Email: Luci@LuciDumas.com
Portrait Website: www.LuciDumas.com
Podcast Website: TheProfitablePhotographerPodcast.com