by admin | Jul 19, 2023 | Podcast
This week I am so excited to start something new on The Profitable Photographer Podcast – a mini-series! This new mini-series is based on the free gift that I offer on my website: 7 Step Ideal Client Attraction Guide for Photographers. The guide that I’ve put together takes a deep dive into 7 steps every photographer needs to do to attract their ideal client, and over the next few weeks on the podcast, I’ll be breaking each of those steps down even further.
First up? Step 1: Who are you? Listen in to the importance of knowing who you are as you’re building your business. When your business is built around your passions, personality, what you naturally are drawn to, you have a solid foundation that helps in every aspect of business success. A business you will enjoy every day.
Too excited to see what’s next to wait for the next episode of the mini-series to drop? Get the full guide by visiting my website, https://lucidumascoaching.com/freegift/ to get your own copy of my guide.
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by admin | Jul 12, 2023 | Podcast
I’m so excited to welcome the great and powerful Leon Johnson to the Profitable Photographer Podcast this week!
Leon is not only a great friend of mine but also an award-winning portrait and fine art photographer based in Athens, Georgia. He specializes in painterly portraits and is inspired by neo-classic and romanticism periods in art. Not too surprisingly, he began loving art while living in Europe, where he became inspired by all of the beautiful architecture, sculptures, and paintings.
If this conversation with Leon doesn’t inspire you to start finding inspiration in more untraditional spaces (like he did with the tv series, Rome), then I don’t know what will.
Listen along as Leon shares with us:
- how he’s influenced by art but doesn’t try to copy it
- how to build trust and rapport with your clients
- the importance of color harmony in photos
- how to use multiple lighting scenarios and tools to create portraits
If you’re interested in learning to edit like Leon, you can find his Fine Art Editing Live Course on his website: www.leonjohnsonphotography.org/course, or you can also message him on Instagram to get the link.
Of everything that Leon shared with us today, I think I’m the biggest fan of his parting thoughts for us. What are they? You’ll have to listen to the full episode to find out, but let’s just say that your heart is involved.
Interested in connecting more with Leon? Here’s where you can find him:
Instagram: ljportraits
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by admin | Jul 5, 2023 | Podcast
To celebrate my birthday this July 4th, I am offering one of my favorite shows as an encore episode. This solo episode is Part One of a conversation about one of my favorite books called “The Four Agreements” with Don Miguel Ruiz. PART TWO is episode 109 if you want to listen to that one as well.
Though these agreements apply to all areas of life, we can use the wisdom in our businesses to be more successful and use the tools in business to be a better version of ourselves
The four agreements are:
- Be impeccable with your word,
- Don’t take anything personally,
- Don’t make assumptions, and
- Always do your best.
This episode goes deep into the first agreement. Our “word” is not just about being honest, though that does come into play. The power of intention is also our word…what we claim for ourselves and what we visualize. She shares 6 areas in our photography businesses that relate to using the power of our word, and words, to grow our success.
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by admin | Jun 28, 2023 | Podcast
Not only is this week’s guest on The Profitable Photographer Podcast an extremely talented photographer, but her superpower is making women feel beautiful and confident. I’m pretty sure her clients would all agree that she’s exceptional at doing just that.
Please welcome the lovely Olivia Smith to The Profitable Photographer Podcast! Olivia has been in the photography industry for 13 years, and for the last year and a half has specialized in boudoir photography, which she considers her true calling in photography.
Olivia is also an educator, and helps photographers achieve 6-figure businesses while balancing their family time.
Today Olivia is talking all things boudoir photography with me, and we’re so excited for you to listen in as she shares with us:
- How she got her clients to have a $3000 investment average from the very beginning
- Her secrets to making women feel beautiful and confident during a boudoir session
- How marketing continuously helps you write your own ticket.
Even if you don’t offer boudoir photography, I’m sure there’s something that everyone can learn from today’s episode about how to make your clients feel confident in front of your camera; I know I learned a thing or two as well!
As if that isn’t enough, Olivia is also sharing her lead magnet and prep guide with podcast listeners! Get access to both, free of charge by visiting her website: https://bellemarieboudoir.com/free
Don’t forget, you can watch my interview with Olivia on The Profitable Photographer Podcast Youtube channel. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!
Feeling inspired by Olivia’s interview and interested in connecting with her? Here’s where you can connect with her:
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by admin | Jun 21, 2023 | Podcast
This episode is a replay and one of the most popular. I share 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 starting 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.
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