by admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Podcast
Welcome, lovely listeners, to a special episode of LUCI! Can you believe it? We’ve reached a whopping 250 episodes! It’s time to kick back, relax, and celebrate the journey we’ve been on together.
Why Do I Keep Doing This?: Let’s dive into the heart of the matter. Why do I keep pouring my heart and soul into this podcast? Sure, it’s a labor of love, but there’s more to it than that. From making new friends to spreading joy across 97 countries (and counting!), the reasons are as diverse as the guests we’ve welcomed on the show.
Highlights and Insights: What have I learned along the way? Oh, where do I begin? From mastering model calls for steady profits to finding inspiration in tales of creativity, each episode has been a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration. We’ve tackled everything from overcoming objections to manifesting dreams, all while sharing stories from industry superstars and rising stars alike.
Shoutouts and Gratitude: A massive thank you to every guest who has graced our virtual stage, from business geniuses to pet photographers, presidents of spas, and beyond. You’ve brought wisdom, laughter, and endless inspiration to our listeners around the globe. And to our loyal listeners, thank you for your unwavering support. You’re the reason we do what we do!
Looking Ahead: As we raise our glasses to 250 episodes of The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas, let’s not forget that the best is yet to come. We’ll keep exploring, learning, and laughing together, bringing you more of the content you love. So stay tuned, because the adventure is far from over!
Conclusion: From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Here’s to the next 250 episodes and beyond! Keep shining bright, keep chasing your dreams, and above all, keep listening to LUCI!
Remember to subscribe, rate, and review – and until next time, keep spreading the light! 🎉✨
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by admin | Dec 19, 2023 | Podcast
Wedding days can be overwhelming, chaotic, and all over the place for both the couples and the photographer. But the good news is that we can help them be a more organized and fun day for everyone. Today is another solo episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast, focused on one of my favorite topics, “Strategic Planning for Wedding Day Success”. What exactly does that mean? It means that today we get to dive into my years of experience as a wedding photographer…covering over 500 weddings. I pull out the pieces that will most help set you up for success on a wedding day.Â
And, if you want a hint about what we’re covering, let’s just say that a lot of it boils down to your couples trusting you as the Trusted Advisor. If you’re curious about how to plan for successful wedding photography, create lasting memories for your clients and set yourself up for additional sales after the wedding day, you’re in for a treat.
If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know the best thing we can do for our clients is to provide finished products for them. One tip to keep in mind is that when people sit down and order printed images,, the ones that sell most are the more traditional photos.
How do you achieve that? Listen in as I share
- How to craft packages and set price points to encourage post-wedding sales
- The benefits of a first look
- The importance of building client relationships
- Planning the wedding day timeline for success
- How to manage wedding day logistics
- Avoiding common wedding day mistakes
I hope this episode gets your gears turning and helps you rethink your wedding day planning process with your couples! And don’t forget, you can go to lucidumascoaching.com to set up an opportunity to chat with me if you’re wondering what coaching would be like.
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by admin | Nov 10, 2023 | Podcast
In this episode of The Profitable Photographer, I am sharing some thoughts and strategies around money. Not the inner game or blocks or prosperity issues but some of the nuts and bolts about being in business.
You can listen on all the podcast platforms as well as my other 229 episodes or kick back and watch on the “You Tubes”. www.lucidumascoaching.com is a great place to check out what I am up to and offer.
Some of my tips include
1. Cash and income you might need to get started
2. How to set up 3 accounts in your business to help you stay profitable and not get caught cash poor at tax time
3. My perspective on paying for or sharing household responsibilities out of the family budget
Thanks in advance for following me here and podcast platforms.
Hugs! Luci
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by admin | Nov 10, 2023 | Podcast
It’s safe to say that today’s guest is just as passionate about sales as I am. And, he is no stranger to the photography industry. Jai Long is an award-winning wedding photographer, creative business coach, host of the “Make Your Break” Podcast, serial entrepreneur, and the leader of a heart-filled, worldwide community of photographers. He even has his own course, Six Figure Business Map, where he helps photographers set and achieve “unrealistic” goals and overcome self-limiting beliefs. That was not a typo…he did say unrealistic and be sure to listen for his explanation.
Even though sales can have a negative connotation, Jay is clear that selling is an art and a gift to clients.. He shares with us that his perspective came from how he was raised. He knew, even as a child, that the only way to grow out of his existing circumstances was by selling. And, the older he got, the bigger his sales became.
Listen in as Jay and I discuss:
-The fear of rejection and success in regards to selling
-The need for courage to step out of your comfort zone
-3 must-haves for good sales
-How selling is a service.
To help you grow more confident in your own sales, you can even download a free copy of Jai’s Scripts for Sales Objections on his website, jailong.co.
Interested in learning more from Jai? Here’s where you can connect with him:
Podcast: Make Your Break
Website: jailong.co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jailong.co
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by admin | Nov 10, 2023 | Podcast
Welcome to The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas. Today’s solo episode is about how to network like a Rock Star. How to build relationships that lead to support of both of your businesses.
The core principle is to build relationships, leading with generosity and offering support first. Getting to know the person and the business. Find ways to refer them, promote them, learn what makes them wonderful and connect.
Many people jump too fast…”too much too soon”. Asking for someone to support your business before they know what you do and how it can support them rarely succeeds.
In this teaching, I share tips to help you build relationships in a way that doesn’t seem pushy and creates loyal professional friends. I cover…
1- The importance of being a “stocker” on their social media
2- How to get a warm connection. Lead with positivity about their business
3- Have a reason to connect that serves them first
4- Get together and see if you have a good connection
5- Why referring them and helping their business is a priority
In other words…create a real relationship, support them, ask for support that is a win for you and them. Once you make a good connection, there are lots of ways for them to introduce you to their best clients and help you get lots and lots of warm, wonderful leads.
Get in touch at lucidumascoaching.com
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