Shoot It Straight

Ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the professional level?  Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Meg Mosher shares her experiences in the program that leveled up her business, created habits and boundaries that stuck, and encourage...

Want to know how you can speed up the growth in your business? In today’s episode, I’m diving into a mini mentoring session based on a listener-submitted question. I’m diving into my tips for two types of growth strategies: for boosting growth in an already good business, and for building momentum with a brand new offer.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, ph...

Have you ever considered creating a micro offer? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how two small offers have added over $150k in revenue to my business. I’m diving into my actual numbers plus important things to consider when creating your own micro offer.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s l...

Ready to take the risky leap in your business? Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Emily Irwin shares her experiences with both the virtual and retreat versions of Root To Rise, plus the major financial breakthrough that resulted from participati...

It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I recap quarter two, give a behind-the-scenes look at our businesses in this season, plus we share our goals as we begin quarter three.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur whil...

Ask me anything! In today’s episode, I’m celebrating over three years and 150+ episodes of the podcast by answering your questions. I’m diving into business advice, personal experiences, and all the fun things you want to know.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative...

Are you telling a story that sells? In today’s episode, I’m welcoming D’Arcy Benincosa back to the podcast to talk about the impact of storytelling in your marketing. We’re diving into mindset hang ups around storytelling, how to discover your stories, and the steps to take today to incorporate better storytelling into your marketing.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrin...

Ready for your business breakthrough moment? Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Kristen Dyer shares what it was that helped her decide to join Root To Rise, plus what keeps her coming back to the program time and time again.  The Shoot It S...

What’s it like to have a whole cohort of women rooting for your business? Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Genevieve Arjal shares the trials and tribulations of navigating a business through major life changes, plus the difference that the wom...

What’s the secret to sustainably scaling your business? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with business manager Jillian Dolberry about the first steps to take when you’re thinking about scaling. We’re diving into what needs to happen first before you can begin scaling, plus what it looks like to make change in a sustainable way.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebha...

What if you don’t have to show up constantly in order to show up consistently? In today’s episode, I’m unpacking why your marketing feels like a chore and how you can shift to make it more sustainable.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balanc...

Ready to get vulnerable about business? Today’s episode is the first in the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Kellie Llewellyn shares her thoughts about her multiple rounds in Root To Rise and how it has changed her photography business.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast i...

Feeling the pressure to test out every marketing strategy? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the cost of trying to market your business in a way that doesn’t work for you, plus how to reclaim marketing in a way that aligns with your personality.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a...

Need a few quick ideas to improve your marketing? In today’s episode, I’m sharing five steps you can take this week to easily step up your marketing.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re tryin...

Could stock photography be a legit revenue source for your business? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with photographer and educator Aubrey Westlund about the impact that stock photography has had on her career. We’re diving into her best tips for getting started, the most common mistakes that photographers make in stock photography, plus the potential for income growth over time. The Shoot It Str...

It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I discuss our 2025 so far, the highlights and struggles of quarter one, plus what goals we have planned for quarter two. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepren...

Would you believe me if I said I just bought a brand new car… after buying the exact same brand new car in 2023? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story of my rough car troubles and the treatment from the dealership that brought me back as a customer. I’m also diving into the lesson learned from the experience, which proves that client experience matters more than anything else in your business....

What if your mindset was the one thing holding your business back? In today’s episode, I’m sharing three ways that I see mindset keeping female creative business owners from reaching success. I’m also sharing my tips for changing your mindset that you can act on today. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss wh...

Are you a mom learning to balance self-care, motherhood, and business? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Jessica Massey of Hustle Sanely about business ownership through the seasons of motherhood. We’re talking about what self-care has looked like through our own experiences of motherhood, the importance of flexibility, and how to find the time for meaningful self-care. The Shoot It Straight P...

Are you afraid to raise your prices? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Dustin Mushinski and diving into one of the most common challenges of creative entrepreneurship. We’re uncovering how undercharging is actually hurting your business, mindset struggles that hold you back in pricing, plus how to finally raise your rates with confidence.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you b...

Are you approaching your marketing the wrong way? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Dayna Schaaf about her “marketing jar” strategy and why social media should be the last step in your marketing. Plus, Dayna and I share our top tips for success with your email newsletter.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as...

Ready to make marketing feel easy? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the ONE thing that you can focus on in your marketing strategy to see a big difference in your engagement, your inquiries, and your results.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while...

Are you ready to book more clients? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Brooke Jefferson about why you’re not getting inquiries, why the leads you do have are not booking, and the steps you can take today to start booking more.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creati...

Are you making this critical mistake in your marketing? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the one mistake that might be the reason why you’re not selling out your offers quickly.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and...

Are you willing to listen to your intuition and let something go? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a handful of stories of times when I had to let something go in my business. I’m hoping my experiences will encourage you to consider if it may be time to let go of something of your own. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week...