Nicole Begley

Freedom Focus Photography

Arts EN ↓ 356 episodes

Welcome to the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast, the essential audio hub for portrait photographers eager to launch and elevate their businesses to achieve their ideal version of success. Hosted by Nicole Begley, a former zoological animal trainer turned accomplished family and then pet/equine photographer, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming your photographic passion into a thriving business. Since making the leap into photography in 2010 and quickly scaling her business to six figures, Nicole has dedicated herself to guiding photographers like you to transform their busine...

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Nicole Begley

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Managing your Business in Challenging Times 24.03.2020 18:23

006 - We interrupt your regularly scheduled podcast for this special message: Shit got crazy. With COVID-19 bringing life as we know it to a standstill, I'm guessing that many of you, like me, contracted into a state of fear and overwhelm. It's understandable; this is a really big deal. At a certain point though, it's counterproductive to continue binge-watching the news and stres...

The Secrets to Charging your Worth 17.03.2020 20:44

#005 - Repeat after me: I can get paid well while doing work that I love! Determining prices for your pet photography business often feels like throwing a dart at the wall. Are you charging too much? Too little? Will you ever land one of those four-figure sales you see other photographers talking about on Facebook?? This episode covers how to approach your pricing strategy, and how to think abou...

Gaining Confidence with Heather Lahtinen 10.03.2020 34:16

#004 - One of the things pet photographers often tell me is that they just need to develop more confidence. With more confidence, they’d put themselves out there, start booking clients, and finally build the pet photography business they’ve dreamed of. Sound familiar? In this episode, award-winning photographer and teacher Heather Lahtinen joins me to call BS on this line of thought. Learn wh...

The Myth of Organic Marketing 02.03.2020 21:22

#003 - Are you ready for some tough love? Here’s the truth: Building a pretty website and posting on social media isn’t nearly enough to develop a sustainable pet photography business. Overreliance on “organic marketing”—customers naturally finding their way to your website through search or social—is a common mistake among new pet photographers. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about ways to exten...

Creating Exceptional Client Experiences with Kimberly Sarah Photography 23.02.2020 56:28

#002 - The best form of advertising is a client who can’t stop raving about you. In today’s episode, Nicole welcomes Kimberly Buccheri and Bud Thorpe of Kimberly Sarah Photography, a boutique pet photography business based in Manchester, New Hampshire. Kimberly and Bud share why—and how —they go the extra mile to create an exceptional customer experience that leaves clients singing their praises....

What Procrastination Really Means. 20.02.2020 13:26

#001 - Welcome to the first episode of the Hair of the Dog Podcast! Your host, Nicole Begley, shares her story and looks at the areas that procrastination pops up in her business - and then gets to the bottom of what that means! Maybe you can relate, you’ve scrolled through Instagram, scanned your inbox and had a little snack. Then the dog finagled another walk—how could you say no to those plea...