Ever been that overwhelmed photography business owner? You’re probably all saying “YES!”
Well, you’re in luck! Our episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast is going to be so helpful for soothing that side of your business. You’re a talented photographer with so much to do…, client meetings, editing, album designing, AND many of you do your own admin work: bookkeeping, social media, email lists…it’s a lot to keep up with.
Our guest, Melissa Rich, is an EXPERT when it comes to business organization.
Melissa is the founder of “Virtually Done Systems,” a business dedicated to all things systems and workflows for creative small business owners. She has spent the last 15 years behind the camera as a full-time wedding photographer, secretly enjoying all of the behind-the-scenes work more than her time taking pictures!
Now, Melissa specializes in helping busy creative professionals get their lives back by implementing proven, pre-strategized systems, workflows, and automations to take care of the day-to-day tasks that stress them out so they can fall back in love with their businesses and devote themselves to their craft.
Systems do not come naturally to many creative folks, so don’t worry. Being disorganized is nothing to be ashamed of. We’ve all been there!
Listen now to her 8 tips about workflow systems and how to reduce overwhelm!
And grab your free “Pay Day Automation Set-up Guide” from Melissa on Instagram @virtuallydonesystems
Woo hoo…another awesome guest and episode of The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas coming your way. Thanks for subscribing and sharing. Also…check out this and many other episode on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCut3Qk6t6Z2DUJYEYGSCfKA
In this video, we take a deep dive into the dreaded Burn Out and ways to avoid or recover quickly with my amazing guest, Krista Marie.
Krista is a photographer, business coach and the host of “She Calls Her Shots” Podcast. She helps creatives ditch the overwhelm and create thriving businesses by focusing on the tactical strategies, habits, and mindset & confidence work that’s crucial to seeing long-term growth via social media, her blog & her Podcast.
You know you are in burnout if you have overbooked, working too much, lost your passion, feel resentment, and have self-doubt. Or lack of business not motivated because things aren’t working feels like burnout. Remember:
It is inevitable.
It comes in seasons. Sometimes we need to step back for a while.
Figure out our intentions if we feel called, stop and do nothing.
Find your triggers..release the pressure and timelines.
There are no brownie points for overworking.
Marketing mistakes:
Too many places, and not knowing who we are targeting
Too many platforms and not enough activity
Waiting around for opportunities to come to us
Asking others for their advice…not knowing if they are successful
Well, it is that time of year when we think we are going to jump in and finish our plans for the year. January is over and we better get going, right? So we make a list. And, if you are like a lot of us, it is a big and overwhelming list.
And someone says “you need to make a yearly calendar and just do all the things.”
Or you are in a fog and exhausted from the year before and the holiday rush. And don’t know where to start.
If this is where you are…even if it is July…this solo episode of The Profitable Photographer can help. I offer you several ways to:
Jumpstart your creative marketing plans
Clear your brain clutter
Focus on just a few projects per quarter rather than planning an entire year
Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day…but a healthy photography business is built one step at a time, one project, and one idea at a time.
The Profitable Photographer Podcast is pleased to welcome fellow profitable photographer Jeff Brown back to the show to talk all about using your website to attract ideal clients!
At 27, Jeff joined the Royal Navy and began a career as a Military Photographer, but after nearly 10 years of service he left the armed forces to set up his own photography company Eighteen months later, Jeff had built a successful six-figure wedding photography partnership and a commercial photography company.
After photographing 750 weddings himself, in 2015 he developed an online photography business mentoring program. We are so excited to soak in some of that wisdom today as he shares nuggets from his new book “Help!! My Photography Website Needs MORE Customers.”
Websites are one of, if not THE, most important part of your sales and visibility. They are our shop window to the world which is why Jeff says it is so important to convey confidence and trust on your site.
He says, “a website should have one major purpose and that purpose should be to either direct a visitor to book a call, book a session or leave their email address in exchange for something.”
To do this, Jeff prefers a “Scroll to Sell” Website which takes people on a journey to an end result and are preferred in recent Google SEO updates.
What is a “Scroll to a Sale Website”? I take people on a journey to an end result
Creates a big first impression
Focuses on empathy first by addressing their fears and problems.
Includes testimonials on the home page.
Uses descriptive words
Has a call to action
Jeff also tells us some big news about GOOGLE’s Helpful Content Update starting in 2023
And is offering a special 50% discount on an SEO package if we sign up for a website with his service through thephotographerssuite.com/
This episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast is all about love stories! Our guest is here to tell us how we can enhance our hearts to increase sales.
Joining Luci on the show is Michael T Davis, a wedding photographer and storyteller who focuses on preserving his client’s love stories through albums and prints. Michael has been a professional wedding photographer since 2011 and shares his expertise as a coach to other photographers. He loves coaching on how to build albums that sell.
Michael says selling is all about focusing on the client’s story and designing the album in a way that evokes an emotional experience.
To sell more:
Focus on a great story rather than great images
Build albums with intention and strategy
Become a great listener..Listen to your clients before, during, and after their wedding day
We are so excited to have Michael here and we hope you enjoy this episode! Listen now.
(Pssst… grab a FREE coaching session from Michael all about album building. Contact him below)
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.
