I think it’s safe to say that at some point we’ve all felt a little bit stuck…in our comfort zones, in our photography businesses, and in our lives. I know that I have. The person that helped me get over that “stuck” feeling? This week’s The Profitable Photographer Podcast guest and my long-time coach and friend, Ursula Mentjes. I couldn’t be more excited for you to meet her!
Ursula is a leading expert on success and business growth and a USA Today, bestselling author of UpLevel NOW. She is a business strategist and coach who works with entrepreneurs ( like me!) to double their monthly revenue in as little as 30 days while working less. Ursula is also a keynote speaker and certified as an NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Coach through the NLP Institute of California. She specializes in helping her clients release the limiting beliefs and blocks that hold them back from their greatest success.
As self-employed business owners, it’s easy to stay stuck in our comfort zone. But staying where we are will never allow us to reach the goals we truly desire. Today, Ursula is here to teach us how to break through to the next level and get unstuck!
Listen in as the life-changing, entertaining Ursula shares with us
How to change limiting beliefs
steps to double your sales
How to get unstuck and leave your comfort zone
And if that weren’t enough on its own, Ursula is so graciously offering her amazing program as a gift to my community…, The Quantum Revenue Expansion Masterclass – just go to the link below https://www.ursulainc.co/quantum-revenue-expansion
Ursula’s final takeaway for us? It’s not too late to build the business of your dreams.
If you want to learn more from Ursula, you can find her here:
This is an encore of my most listened-to episode. Woo hoo!
So why is this episode so popular? Well, to put it mildly, Erin’s photography business is off-the-charts successful. She has achieved that 7 figure dream and now has the freedom to work as much or as little as she wants.
And I’m beyond proud of her. She’s special to me because I was her coach early in her journey (5 years ago) and helped her choose pet photography as her niche.
Erin’s following her passion and it is working!
Bonilla Pet Studio employs a team of photographers, salespeople, plus other support staff. Their entire team is made up of 16 amazing pet-loving people. As someone that is always growing and visioning, one of her big goals is to franchise her unique pet photography business.
You won’t want to miss:
The reason Erin isn’t afraid to take risks.
The many ways that Erin puts her clients first.
Why Erin is a big fan of direct response marketing.
Her method for making important business decisions.
Her take on having a coach and whether it was worth it.
Erin’s business has grown quickly. She has had to hit the ground running and make some big decisions. She shares what has worked for her.
Now to introduce someone very special to The Profitable Photographer! AND HE JUST SO HAPPENS TO BE COMING TO CALIFORNIA IN NOVEMBER!! Check out the details for registering for his workshops at the bottom of these show notes!
Once upon a time, our host Luci spent a week with our guest at a time when she was lacking vision and motivation. It changed her life to see his passion for helping his students become more inspired, more creative, and more in love with life.
When he lectures, there isn’t a dry eye in the house–THAT is how INSPIRATIONAL our guest, Arthur Levi Rainville, is to the photography community!
Arthur is an award-winning Master Photographer who has been creating stunning photographs wrapped in intrigue, atmosphere and romanticism for over 50 years.
With his life’s work displayed in museums on three continents, he has been touted as, “the Poet Lauréate of Photography, one of the most sensitive artists of our time.” A true artiste.
Aligning with our values of mentorship here at The Profitable Photographer, Arthur has taught portraiture professionally for 50 years, inspiring image-makers to look inward to “Art and Heart” as they face their blank canvas. And THAT is what he’s here to chat with us about today–how to look inward for inspiration!
Here’s just a taste of his tips on getting inspired:
Make meaningful and caring connections
Get still
Be in the moment
FIND YOUR “WHY”
Look out for his upcoming book KenZen – the Art of Reflective Creating
If there is anything we learned from Arthur (and we learned a lot!) it’s that success in your business comes from a foundation of personal fulfillment.
So grab your headphones and GET INSPIRED by this episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast!
“If only there were more hours in a day…” Today’s guest, Nathan Holritz, is tellin’ ya how to get your valuable time back!
The Profitable Photographer is so happy to have Nathan, a veteran Photographer turned Photo-editing Professional!
Nathan has a true entrepreneurial mind: He’s constantly creating, looking for opportunities to expand, and collaborating with others. Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Nathan is the Founder and CEO at photographersedit.com, and the Host of the Bokeh Podcast and the Noobie Podcast.
But that’s not all! Nathan also teaches photographers about:
Brand Positioning
Workflow
Outsourcing
When it comes to optimizing your photography business, Nathan says outsourcing is the way to go! Here are his tips on outsourcing your editing:
Know what you want before you seek help
Communicate! Words aren’t enough. Show them your before and after.
Give up control. (It’s hard, I know!)
When we have more time, we have more opportunity:
to form deeper client relationships
to focus on the parts of our photography business we love most
or to not work at all!
So get your time back and listen now!
BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE!
ONE LUCKY LISTENER will get a FREE BRAND POSITION CONSULT on Nathan’s podcast!!!
Contact Nathan and let him know you heard this episode of The Profitable Photographer podcast! And don’t miss the Nov 2022 episode on his show where he interview me.
Hey listeners, this week I decided (on a suggestion from my editor) to tell some stories from my life that relate to my career choices, both as a photographer in business and a business/success coach and podcast hostess.
From selling flowers to neighbors, babysitting, and writing a “Dear Luci” column for a newsletter, to hot tips on how to have an easier session with children, I am sharing some of my memories, and the clues that helped me choose a career path that was a natural fit for me.
Why? And how does this fit with the idea of being profitable?
I hope to:
Inspire you to think about your own life stories to give you an understanding about your career choice and niche.
Entertain you and let you know a bit more about me.
And share some lessons I learned on my journey from a little girl having a yard sale to an entrepreneur that has had a great career for 40 years.
I would love to hear your stories…over coffee in San Diego, lunch in Nashville at the PPA Imaging Expo in January, or even a phone call or zoom meeting.
By the way…I LOVE COACHING
I want to coach you if you are ready to have a major shift in your photography business.
And I am offering 5 FREE “Business of Your Dreams” Strategy Session to people that reach out in Oct. Just email me
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.
