From Better Half to Boss Photography Podcast

Send us Fan Mail How does your week usually go? Are you scrambling to get things done because you have no idea what's on the list for the day or find yourself working late into the night because there was never enough time during the day to get everything done? This episode is for you! We will show how to organize your Sunday so that Monday doesn't take over and steal all of your time. C...

Send us Fan Mail Imposter Syndrome is not new to us photographers and business owners. But the truth is whatever stage we are in life or whatever industry we are in business, this is something that can be COMMONLY experienced. Lisa Digeso of Milk & Honey Photography and The Milky Way joined me in this week’s episode and we had a really good conversation about how to overcome Imposter Syndrome...

Send us Fan Mail Assessing 2021 as I did my business and personal plans this year, I realized that I made things that I didn't want to do again this year. This week I'm sharing with you my personal list of 10 things that I'm leaving behind in 2021, hoping that you see yourself in some of these points and hear at least 2-3 things that you want to take with you into your own business!...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever find yourself wishing you had more time to listen to podcasts? Well, I've got you covered here.  Catch up on all the great stuff we've published in 2021 in this week's episode. You'll be hearing how to attract high end clients with your brand, h ow to book more clients from our six-figure marketing school students, what it’s REALLY like to be a cert...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re a birth photographer, chances are you know the importance of networking with other birth workers, the value in having brand photos yourself and have quality backups. But what if you could get all of those things in 1 afternoon and get paid to do it? In today’s episode, I’m talking with 4 amazing birth photographers about how they set up a staged birth in their communitie...

Send us Fan Mail Is it just me, or do any other millennials feel like the year 2000 was like 10 years ago? Well, we are well into the 20's (WEIRD) at this point and because it's the end of the year, it is time for my yearly recap. Whether you're new to the show or you've been here since episode 1... you'lI find something for you in this episode. I'm digging the top do...

Send us Fan Mail 2021 will be over in a few days – are you geared up for 2022? If you look back, it might be easiest to remember the times when it seemed like there was so much to prepare for and times when everything felt super overwhelming. And if so...you'd be normal! Things in the photography industry are always changing, especially adding COVID in the mix! With everything that you’ve bee...

Send us Fan Mail Like any photographer, I’ve always dreamed of having my own photography studio. There’s just this perception that if you have your own studio, you’re gonna be seen as a legit & successful photographer. And being seen this way would attract more clients (drive-by clients are a plus). But what if I tell you that you can definitely be seen as professional and be a fully-booked ph...

Send us Fan Mail If you've been hanging out with me for a while now, you'll know how I LOVE goal setting. And now that we are nearing the end of this year, this is an essential part of my business process. I always take the last week in December to look back at the previous year and set goals for the upcoming year. I've developed my own system that I've been using since 2017, a...

Send us Fan Mail Without looking at your prices, what makes you stand out as a photographer? Joining me this week is my friend Brooke Jefferson, family photographer, fellow podcaster and educator. Join us as we unpack secrets to an unforgettable client experience that will make your clients book you again and again at full price. And she will also share how you can show up authentically and truthf...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is literally an episode from the heart as I share with you things that I am REALLY afraid to tell you guys. My goal for this episode is simple: be as I am today in all honesty and show you what is beyond the highlight reel of my life. :) There is power in being vulnerable at times, I believe. Will you come hang out with me?   Check out the show notes for t...

Send us Fan Mail The photography industry has changed a lot in recent years. Photographers used to be scared to charge a lot, but now I see the pendulum swinging the other way and very new and inexperienced photographers want to jump in charging a high price when they don't have the experience or brand to back it up. BUT I totally get why they're doing that, their time is valuable and so...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast was born when the world was at a shaken and uncertain state. I started out the show talking a lot about COVID with the very best ideals in mind, looking forward to when things "get back to normal” and “when this is over.” So it’s kind of sad that here I am in October 2021, still talking about it. COVID is most definitely on our minds every single day. For sure, a...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever heard of the phrase #CommunityOverCompetition? Well it's time to embody it and work every day to provide something valuable for your clients and build your community NO MATTER what your competition is doing.  In this week's episode, I’m sharing some tough lessons that I have learned in getting really honest about my past struggles with competition in my com...

Send us Fan Mail I am really excited to chat about this week's topic with you because this has revolutionized my business. I'm talking about In-Person Sales! As a photographer, this can be an awesome experience that will give you the opportunity to serve your clients, share your love for photography and increase your revenue as a photographer. It can be challenging to make the shift from...

Send us Fan Mail We all want to serve more clients and bring in more money to support our families, and there are a lot of ways that we can do it, but the first thing is being able to track your numbers so you know what is working and what isn't. Today, I will outline some key metrics that every photographer should be monitoring as well as give an example from my own business on how each metr...

Send us Fan Mail I see you and I feel you, friend. It is CHALLENGING to acquire a client! And the deal is, it costs more (in time and money) to get a new client than keep an existing one, which is why making the most out of each client is such a critical part of a successful photography business. So in today's episode, I will be sharing strategies to increase your sale with each existing clie...

Send us Fan Mail I see you and I feel you, friend. It is CHALLENGING to acquire a client! And the deal is, it costs more (in time and money) to get a new client than keep an existing one, which is why making the most out of each client is such a critical part of a successful photography business. So in today's episode, I will be sharing strategies to increase your sale with each existing clie...

Send us Fan Mail In need of a SERIOUS dose of inspiration? This week, I had the privilege to interview one of my students in Marketing School for Photographers, Ashley McClintock. Can't wait for you to hear about how she replaced her nursing income with photography and is now hitting 10K a month every single month. And get this - her business grew primarily in 2020! \ We're talking about...

Send us Fan Mail I’m always blown away by what can be accomplished in a short amount of time. Nope – not with shortcuts, but by pure hardwork! Recently, we asked our students inside Marketing School for Photographers to share some of their stories about how their businesses have grown in the past 12-18 months and I pulled out these 4 tips to share with you today based on what they said! So if righ...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever dreamed of making good money and freely live out the intentional life that you want by doing the thing that you are most passionate about? Too good to be true? Friend, let us change your mind today! This is a long episode, but it is FULL of value and inspiration that will surely get you scribbling like crazy! Join me and my friend, Kate Buckles, as she share this one...

Send us Fan Mail So, you have a newborn session coming up and now you're heading to Pinterest for some inspo! BUT...if you're like a lot of photographers, they don't always turn out Pinterest-worthy. Don't worry my friend, the tips in this episode will help you achieve classic portraits for your clients (without the stress of crying babies)!   Check out the show notes for this...

Send us Fan Mail Are you in need of help in growing the business of your dreams? Maybe you are brand new at this or you've had your business for several months or even a year, I will be sharing 4 photography business tips for newbies. Friend, despite what you may have been told, you can be successful financially and in life with a career as a photographer!   Check out the show notes for this...

Send us Fan Mail I think we can all relate to this, right? You look up one day and think, “Whoa it’s been a while since I’ve gotten an inquiry,” and your mind starts to go to doomsday scenarios of never getting another inquiry and having to shut down your business entirely. Just me? Haha. Don’t panic friend. I’m going to show you exactly what I used to do when inquiries slowed down or stopped enti...

Send us Fan Mail Many of us usually associate SUCCESS with having tens of thousands of followers. But what if I tell you that it is possible to grow to $10k months WITHOUT a large social media following? Today, I’m chatting with Lydia Stuemke, a coach inside Marketing School for Photographers, about how she photographed her first birth with the goal of just paying off her camera but then decided t...