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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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:
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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It is such a joy to welcome one of my favorite guests back to The Profitable Photographer Podcast this week. You may remember Meredith Ryncarz from an episode last year, and if you don’t remember her you are sure in for a treat! Meredith was recently named a top photographer in the South by South magazine. You can find her work in Forbes, The New York Times, and Southern Living.
Meredith is a former college art professor turned destination wedding photographer. She also happens to be a military spouse and has built her business so she can be completely mobile. In fact, she’s restarted her business so many times over the past decade that she’s developed a system for relocating photography businesses called The Restart Specialist.
Join Meredith and me for a captivating conversation where we discuss how she relocates her business, and the importance of in-person sales.
But, my favorite part of our conversation has to do with film photography, and why it’s making a comeback. As a photographer that spent most of my time shooting on film, I absolutely loved this part of our conversation.
Listen in as Meredith shares with us how shooting on film has:
made her a better photographer
increased her profits
set her apart from the crowd.
But, that’s not all! Meredith is sharing her free wedding e-book with The Profitable Photographer Podcast listeners as well! Visit resources.therestartspecialist.com to get your hands on the book, as well as a myriad of other resources from Meredith and her speaking sponsors.
Interested in connecting with Meredith? Visit therestartspecialist.com to find links to all of her favorite social media platforms and her Youtube channel.
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This episode is one of the most listened to in 2021 so I decided to do an encore as this week’s episode. Enjoy and thanks Ron for such helpful info!
I’m joined by ProSelect Guru Ron Nichols this week. He has mastered the art of sales and has some great advice to help others do the same.
Ron Nichols has excelled at In-person sales long before the term IPS was coined. Since graduating from college with an art degree, Ron has owned a studio where he perfected studio sales from both the psychological and technical aspects. He has worked closely with many software companies in creating applications that optimize sales efficiency while capitalizing on emotion and enabling back-end workflows.
Ron has worked for many of the country’s top image-makers in developing sales processes and workflow schemes to increase studio profitability. His work now is exclusive as CEO of Pro Studio Software, Inc, since the acquisition of ProSelect. Ron’s photographic work and industry service have garnered awards from around the world. He has taught throughout the globe and is a PPA International Juror, Jury Chairman, and past PPA President. He is a member of the elite group, the Society of XXV.
Ron has some great tips about in-person sales and workflow, making this an episode you won’t want to miss.
You won’t want to miss:
All about his workflow.
The red flags you need to be on the lookout for.
His top sales tips.
What it’s like to be a CEO.
Ron’s knowledge is top-of-the-line. Be sure to tune it!
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.
