Sean Brown

Shoot for Success Photography Podcast with Sean Brown

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You want to do better not just tomorrow but for years to come! This podcast is all about giving you the tools to do just that... Shoot for Success! We dive into all things surrounding the business of photography and while it's focused on high school senior photography, all genres of photographers are going to be able to take away something that positively impacts and changes their business!----Sean Brown is a high school senior photographer and educator who has been helping other photographers build the photography business they've dreamed of and achieve the freedom they're seeking.

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Sean Brown

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Jul 6, 2026

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#81 Approaching Mental Health as a Self-Employed Creative with Jennifer Bussey 08.05.2023

One of the conversations that is coming up more frequently - which is so great to hear! - is the topic of mental health and how this plays a role in our day-to-day life. It affects us personally and professionally and without getting a hold on it, can lead us into places we don't want to be. I am so glad that Jennifer Bussey offered to come on the podcast and talk about this from the perspective o...

#80 Dan Frievalt Running a Successful Senior Photography Studio and Creating Long Term Success 01.05.2023

This conversation has been a long time in the making due to Dan and my CRAZY busy schedules, but man was it worth it!! For those of you who don't know Dan, he is an absolute wealth of knowledge and industry educator. We dove into so many wonderful topics that centered around what it takes to run a successful photography business and how he's managed to keep his sanity over the years. What...

#79 Get Your Business & Your Personal Life to Peak Fitness with Nathan Holritz 24.04.2023

If you listen to the Bokeh Podcast hosted by Nathan Holritz, you know how much of a wealth of knowledge he is! And if you follow him on social media at all, you know that he takes his personal health and fitness extremely serious. That's why I was pumped when he said yes to coming on the podcast to talk about the link between your personal health and the overall fitness of your business and how th...

#78 From $500 to $2000+ Per Senior Client! A Case Study with Mariela Ryan 19.04.2023

It's the one time of the year that this happens... Doors are open to the Senior Photography Academy! This is my signature course for photographers who are looking to book more seniors, make more money and ultimately create a business that gives you the time, flexibility and freedom to do what you want to do! This is the framework that I have used to grow a consistent 6-figure senior photographer b...

#77 Being the Person You Need to Be To Have a Successful Photography Business 17.04.2023

It's the one time of the year that this happens... Doors are open to the Senior Photography Academy! This is my signature course for photographers who are looking to book more seniors, make more money and ultimately create a business that gives you the time, flexibility and freedom to do what you want to do! This is the framework that I have used to grow a consistent 6-figure senior photograph...

#76 Are You Flying Blind In Your Photography Business? 10.04.2023

Have you grabbed your spot yet at my HUGE FREE 3-Part event we kicked off April 6th?? Come join me for the free training series all about how to Become the Thriving Senior Photographer This Year! I will be diving into so many aspects of business and laying the foundation for how you can start to book more seniors and stand out in your market (even if you feel like there are a million photographers...

#75 Overcome 3 MAJOR Things That Are Holding You Back in Your Photography Business (and possibly your life) 03.04.2023

I'm so excited to be hosting a HUGE FREE 3-Part event kicking off on April 6th and you are the first to find out about it!! Come join me for the free training series all about how to Become the Thriving Senior Photographer This Year! I will be diving into so many aspects of business and laying the foundation for how you can start to book more seniors and stand out in your market (even if you f...

#74 Simplifying Actually Leads to a More Profitable Photography Business 27.03.2023

I'm so excited to be hosting a HUGE FREE 3-Part event kicking off on April 6th and you are the first to find out about it!! Come join me for the free training series all about how to Become the Thriving Senior Photographer This Year! I will be diving into so many aspects of business and laying the foundation for how you can start to book more seniors and stand out in your market (even if you f...

#73 Turning Your Photography Inquiries Into More Bookings 20.03.2023

There is SO much goodness in this episode and I cannot wait for you to dive into this all about how you can turn photography inquiries into more bookings! If there are 3 metrics that matter in all photography businesses, leads to bookings is one of them. After all, how are you supposed to grow your business if you don't convert your inquiries into booked clients?! In this episode, we talk about: +...

#72 Creating a Marketing Plan That Works and Actually Books Senior Clients 13.03.2023

If you're struggling with marketing or have no idea what you should be posting or if what you are posting is even working, don't fret! This episode is for YOU! Here is just a few bullet points of what we talked about in this episode and what you have to look forward to when you listen: - Create a marketing plan that works and actually books senior clients and what the number one key to success wit...

#71 Upgrading Your Sales Skills and the In-Person Sales Process with Matt Hodgman of WHCC - Part 2 06.03.2023

Have you checked out Part 1 with Matt Hodgman from White House Custom Color as we talk all things in-person sales and photography products? If you haven't that's ok! But promise me you'll hit the subscribe button and head back to it because it is filled with SO much goodness! In this second part of the episode, we dive into what happens once you've transitioned to in-person sales and perhaps some...

#70 Maximizing Revenue By Offering Photography Products with Matt Hodgman of WHCC - Part 1 27.02.2023

If I were to point to one thing in my business that led me to tremendous success, it was fully dedicating myself to providing my clients with the best experience possible. And as Matt Hodgman from WHCC says during the episode, when we don't introduce in-person sales and products into our business it's like leaving our clients "halfway" through the process. Join us as we head into Part 1 of this tw...

#69 Overcoming Your Fears About Raising Your Prices and Moving To In-Person Sales - A Coaching Call with Cara 20.02.2023

I hear it all the time.. "I need to raise my prices, Sean, but I'm scared to do so and don't know how!" In fact, the action of raising your prices can be super simple! All we need to do is figure out how much we need, how many clients we want to work with and that gives us our answer. But it's often your mind, fears and anxieties that are holding you back from doing so. In this week's episode, you...

#68 Perfecting Your Portrait Client Experience 13.02.2023

Hey photographers - did ya hear?! It's back and better than ever! The annual Senior Style Guide CEO - Connect Event Online - is here and doors are open right now! I am so ecstatic to be speaking at this again and I've got some HUGE bonuses for you. When you enroll this week from the link on this page, you're going to get access to over $1000+ in trainings, education and coaching all as part of CEO...

#67 Creating Repeatable and Scalable Systems In Your Business 06.02.2023

Hey photographers - did ya hear?! It's back and better than ever! The annual Senior Style Guide CEO - Connect Event Online - is here and doors are open right now! I am so ecstatic to be speaking at this again and I've got some HUGE bonuses for you. When you enroll this week from the link on this page, you're going to get access to over $1000+ in trainings, education and coaching all as part of CEO...

#66 Refining Your Senior Rep Program - Inside My Coaching Call with Susan Dodd 30.01.2023

One of the things that we do inside of the Mastermind are group coaching calls. But sometimes I take it a little bit of a step further with people who are super involved and show up in the group and give away bonus one-on-one trainings! Here's a look into one of my recent coaching calls with Susan Dodd where we dive into some great questions surrounding senior rep programs and how you can refine y...

#65 Saying YES is a NO to Something Else 23.01.2023

We've all been there... We feel like we get sucked into doing something only later to go "what the heck was I even thinking..." On this episode, we're diving into why every time you say YES is a big giant NO to something else in your business. Plus, the three questions I ask before taking on any task in my business! - - - - - Senior Photography Education Instagram: https://instagram.com/seniorphot...

#64 How Your Business Is a Lot Like Popping the "Big Question" 16.01.2023

I hate to break it to you, but it doesn't matter how amazing your work is or how spectacular your website is. If you aren't creating consistent content that allows your potential clients to get to know you and overcome objections they have, it's a lot like popping the big question on the first date. (And let me tell you... It's probably not going to work out so well!)  In this week's episode,...

#63 Create a Stress Free Senior Rep Program Launch 09.01.2023

Launching a senior rep program for your photography business can be super stressful. But it doesn't have to be! In fact, a big source of the stress that I see from photographers that I coach stems from a lack of doing these three things. Good news for you is that when you follow these steps, you can make sure that your senior rep program launch is as stress free as possible! - - - - - Senior Photo...

#62 What to Expect In 2023 02.01.2023

If you've been in the industry even for a short amount of time, you've likely seen some BIG shifts in the senior photography industry even in the past few months. And with that change sometimes comes a little bit of uncertainty about what's to come next year. But no need to fret since we're breaking that all down today and how you can take some steps to use these changes to your advantage in your...

#61 Crush Your Next 12 Months With These Game Changers 26.12.2022

It's the time of year where you sit down, reflect on what worked well this year and what you can do to make next year even better. Today's episode is all about diving in with how you can absolutely CRUSH your next 12 months with these game changers! So let's get into it. - - - - - Senior Photography Education Instagram: https://instagram.com/seniorphotoeducation Sean's Instagram: https://www.insta...

#60 My Busiest Season Yet and What Worked Super Well 19.12.2022

The podcast is back! And the reason that it took a little break is because I just wrapped my busiest...year...ever.  Today's episode is all about what worked super well and how you too can make sure that you're setting yourself up for success this year and maximizing some of these strategies too! - - - - - Senior Photography Education Instagram: https://instagram.com/seniorphotoeducation Sean...

#59 The Future of the Senior Photo Industry & What to Expect This Year with Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren of Bondurant Studios 13.06.2022

We've all felt it and chances are if you're anything like the senior photographers that I coach and mentor, you have felt it too. Things are shifting. And that begs the question... What now? In today's episode, I've got two incredible ladies who are gonna help you through all of that! We've got Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren of Bondurant Studios and they're going to walk you through what they're...

#58 My Coaching Call With Kim 06.06.2022

Did you know that you have the chance to get your very own coaching call like this? All you have to do is leave a review on iTunes! Dive into this week's episode with my coaching call with Kim from a little while back. We covered a lot of different topics that will help you move your business forward so sit back and enjoy! - - - - - Senior Photography Education Instagram: https://instagram.com/sen...

#57 Your Checklist When Opening a Photography Studio 30.05.2022

Congrats! If you're thinking about opening up a physical photography studio location, this is an incredible milestone in your photography business! But there are also some things that you should make sure to think about before you do. In today's episode, I'm breaking that all down for you!  - - - - - Senior Photography Education Instagram: https://instagram.com/seniorphotoeducation Sean's Ins...

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