The Jordan P. Anderson Show

For photographers who HATE marketing, here’s a short lesson plan - 😤😤😤 ►►Enroll Now: https://jordanpanderson.com/ --- I’m Jordan P. Anderson - I help photographers who HATE marketing. No seriously. I help photographers get a consistent stream of inquiries and leads. If  you think you need help making better business decisions for your  photography brand then read a few articles to see if this j...

Amber has 100 days to launch her full-time photography business. She is quitting the 9-5 lifestyle and together we help her find some clarity and articulate the fuzzy, blurry spots. What We Discuss: Biggest Anxiety to Going Full-Time How to Make over $60K/year Perfecting Your Wedding Packages Building Your 3-Year Plan For photographers who HATE marketing, here’s a short lesson plan - 😤😤😤 ►►Enro...

Megan Wells ( @megans_photography ) is a traveling photographer specializing in couples & weddings & currently resides in New Mexico.  Website: meganaaronphotography.com Instagram: @megans_photographyy_ For photographers who HATE marketing, here’s a short lesson plan - 😤😤😤 ►►Enroll Now: https://jordanpanderson.com/ --- I’m Jordan P. Anderson - I help photographers who HATE marketing. No...

Courtney Brubaker ( @courtnee_bee ) booked three weddings this week, but she's not exactly sure where to go from here. Year One has just begun, so we sit down to nail down a niche and her ideal client. What We Discuss: Finding Your Ideal Client Raising Your Prices Dropping WeddingWire for Instagram Making a cohesive client experience Book your next Virginia wedding with Courtney! Learn more: https...

If you’re pressed for time, read this: Fairness is a myth Options help your clients feel in control Say the largest price first - it sticks in our heads Never let the client fend for themselves Price isn’t the only point you can negotiate. So you’re in Year One of your photography business and pricing scares  the hell out of you. You’ve looked around at your friends and  competitions and concluded...

How do you build a website in under two weeks?  It starts with a Blueprint. Mariana Durst from Desk & Design ( @deskanddesign )  is a Brand Strategist and Business Mentor for Fine Artists dreaming of more freedom and spaciousness in their lives to create. Through her signature soul-level brand and intentional business mentorship  experience, The Liberated Artist Blueprint, she helps artist bui...

We sit down with Cerissa Tulop ( @cerissaphotography ) to discuss the first few years of starting a newborn photography business. Cerissa Tulop  is a DC/NOVA lifestyle photographer specializing in family and newborn sessions. What We Discuss: Going Full-Time Getting into Newborn Photography Your 1st Year of Your Business Working from Home vs. Coworking Space Fostr Collaborative Website: www.ceriss...

Madeline of Madeline Faye Photography is a Dallas based portrait  photographer. She also is an avid traveler, is the founder of a local  community for creative entrepreneurs, and runs her own podcast.  You can find her at and  Website - www.madelinefayephotography.com Instagram -   www.instagram.com/madelinefayephoto The IPS inspirations Madeline follows: Sue Bryce – https://suebryceeducation.com/...

Brand Strategist and Photographer, Susie Hadeed sits down to discuss pricing strategy and how your clients interact with your brand. Susie Hadeed is a branding photographer who was formerly a high-end  wedding photographer in DC. After telling wedding day stories for many  years Susie discovered her passion is really to help small businesses  grow through impactful storytelling images of their pro...

What can photographers do to spark delight for their clients? What We Discuss: Being high-touch with your clients How to build an authentic relationship How to make your photography clients as comfortable as possible Being Thoughtful when building your business experience Em from SHAREtheSOUL is a storyteller on a mission to empower womxn with  transformational photoshoot and creative experiences....

Jordan's Daily Email for Photographers: https://jordanpanderson.substack.com Over the last ten years, the creative world has gotten fatter and fatter. You might be on the chopping block at your in-house creative job. How to Prepare for the Worst If you’re in-house, prepare for the worst. The younger/less experienced you are, the more likely you’ll be let go. Have your portfolio and website up to d...

Speak to the Pain or Speak to the Gain PAIN - Dear Client, I know exactly what you’re going through. This truly is a problem. -OR- GAIN - Dear Client, imagine what life would look like if you achieved this goal! Getting REALLY META! This very email you’re reading is about the pain of not knowing what to type on your website. It’s a pain point. For photographers who HATE marketing, here’s a short l...

Download the guide: https://gumroad.com/l/VDqUT Meeting a first-time client can be nerve-wracking and exciting all at once. Some clients are price-shoppers, others are truly interested in the value you offer as a photographer. How do you know who is who, and how do we eventually close a deal? YOU are in the driver’s seat of these conversations. You will be asking 80% of the questions and listening...

For photogrpahers who HATE marketing, here’s a short lesson plan - 😤😤😤 ►►Enroll Now: https://geni.us/jordan-newsletter --- I’m Jordan P. Anderson - I help creators, artists, and craftspeople find clarity in their business. I help creative small businesses to find new business opportunities and strategize their marketing efforts by creating a space for thought and consideration that provides cla...

Accommodate if the schedule allows If you have an opening, then I don’t see a problem with booking the gig. However, it’s I find it incredibly disrespectful that they’re calling me last minute There’s a ton of new added stress so the following is going to happen: Charge a Rush-fee Price sensitivity Cobb Value Curve Cash up front. You have no rapport, you have no trust built up. You will screw your...

Read the article - https://jordanpanderson.substack.com/p/photographers-you-dont-have-an-seo For photographers who HATE marketing, here’s a short lesson plan - 😤😤😤 ►►Enroll Now: https://geni.us/jordan-newsletter --- I’m Jordan P. Anderson - I help creators, artists, and craftspeople find clarity in their business. I help creative small businesses to find new business opportunities and strategiz...

Is this a facelift or a structural change? And why? For photographers who HATE marketing, here’s a short lesson plan - 😤😤😤 ►►Test it out today! https://geni.us/jordan-newsletter --- I’m Jordan P. Anderson - I help creators, artists, and craftspeople find clarity in their business. I help creative small businesses to find new business opportunities and strategize their marketing efforts by creat...

When is your work good enough? You have dysmorphia when it comes to your creative work. The Client judges on a different scale. Self-Confidence in Pricing Two photographers of the same caliper, produce the same shots. One believes; the other doesn’t. Who will make more money? And who will cry that no one takes them seriously? When we believe we can create tangible results and undergo progress, we...

I know it's painful.  Some of the best advice when starting out is - Don't try to do everything at once. When choosing a way to brand and market your business, it helps to choose 1 or 2 methods and stick with it. Earlier this week, I talked about the 5 Ones. Don't try to build a following or presence on EVERY SINGLE PLATFORM. Yes, of course, have an account set up. Maybe add a piece of content or...

Lucca Vaselli ( @rucca_v ) is a digital strategist and photographer based in DC. We explore perfecting the craft of photography and standing out in the digital marketing world. Learn more at https://www.luccavaselli.com/ For those who HATE marketing, here’s a short lesson plan - 😤😤😤 ►►Enroll Now: https://geni.us/tiny-letter-jordan --- I’m Jordan P. Anderson - I help creators, artists, and craft...

Being yourself is the only way to run your business. Maybe you're like me and you started your creative career in the corporate world. Having a boss, co-workers, and projects that were handed to you. Working on a corporate team, especially if you're the new girl/guy, teaches us that fitting in is always the best policy. Getting along, agreeing with your supervisors, and smiling through the good an...

Learn how to manage now, make mistakes on the small scale, and get better at communicating your vision. "I'm a huge fan of low-risk, frequent tests. Hiring a VA is exactly that." If you're a fan of the 4-Hour Work Week, one tenant of the book is Automation.  You've defined and eliminated the problems - now it's time to automate.  One suggestion is to hire a Virtual Assistant (VA) for your business...

Shelby Jolly ( @shelby.jolly ) Shelby's Blog - http://shelbyjolly.com/ Lover of affordable fashion & positive vibes, Shelby sits down to discuss her life as an influencer. We dive into where she sees the influencer marketing space going, and how to handle your brand during the quarantine. Instagram vs. Reality Before vs. After shot The future of Travel, Lifestyle Blogging Ways to pivot What wo...

Short Answer: No.  Free Consultations Attract the Wrong Kind of Client  Vetting is A Lagging Indicator  Advice Isn’t Whole and Complete  For those who HATE marketing, here’s a short lesson plan - 😤😤😤 ►►Enroll Now: https://geni.us/tiny-letter-jordan --- I’m Jordan P. Anderson - I help creators, artists, and craftspeople find clarity in their business. I help creative small businesses to find new...

Original Email: http://tinyletter.com/jordanpanderson/letters/trying-to-acquire-new-clients-during-covid-19-here-s-what-i-learned The Stages of Sales During COVID-19: Denial and Willful Optimism that this will be over next week Anger and Spurn to anyone who would dare reach out to help Bargaining time between your calls and finding time away from their kids No response Acceptance to the new realit...