The Six Figure Photography Podcast With Ben Hartley

In this episode, we’re going to discuss the steps you can take to reduce ghosting from leads. Resources Mentioned SixFigurePhotography.com/Mastermind Sponsors Gusto – Fully integrated online HR services: payroll, benefits and everything else. Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless. The post SFPP 133: Why Your Leads Are Ghosting You (and how to stop...

Earlier in the week, I asked the Six Figure Photography Facebook group what topics I should record an episode on… The clear winner was: “Best game plan to grow your business in the slow season?” In this episode, I dive into what you should be doing during the slow times to continue to move forward with your business. Resources Mentioned SixFigurePhotography.com/Mastermind Sponsor...

Deirdre Andrews joins me on the show today! In this episode, Deirdre and I talk all about SEM marketing and how it can help you book more clients. You’ll learn: What SEM is and how it differs from Facebook Ads The dire importance of local traffic How retargeting actually works (and how to use it to increase your bookings) How to finesse your ad campaigns to make them more effective Resources...

Rachel Greiman is a professional copywriter and photographer. After years of doing them separately, she realized they went together like cookies and breakfast. In this episode, Rachel and I talk all about copywriting and why the words you show your clients are just as important as your images. You’ll learn: What is a story loop, and how do you can leverage it on your website Why your words a...

This week’s guest is Maddie Mae! Maddie started shooting when she was 17 years old and for the past 10 years has built up her photography brand, Adventure Instead, to over 100 elopements per year and employs three full-time photographers (who only shoot elopements). Today, Maddie is focused on helping other photographers find fulfillment by stepping into the world of elopements themselves. I...

Vanessa Joy has been an influential speaker in the community for over a decade. Starting her photographic journey in 1998, she has since branched into public speaking, earned 5 college degrees, received a PPA Photographic Craftsman degree, been named a WeddingWire Education Expert, sponsored by Canon, Profoto, and Animoto. Vanessa has spoken at almost every major convention and platform in the eve...

Do any of the following statements resonate with you? “I don’t make enough money” “How do I raise my prices?” “I feel guilty charging my clients for something they could get cheaper” “Why would they pay me more!? I’m not doing anything any differently than anyone else” In today’s episode, I tackle the various limiting beliefs surrounding...

Before Meg figured out how to make a cushy career out of taking photos, she felt like she was failing. Meg knew she was meant for more than a 9-5 job, but her dream of being an entrepreneur seemed impossible. Desperate for change, she moved abroad to teach English, travel and purchased her first DSLR camera. It was love at first click. Meg initially thought she was going to be a wedding photograph...

Scott Wyden is the Chief Community Officer at Imagely, the author of numerous books, and a regular YouTuber. He can be found teaching photographers about photography, WordPress and online marketing on his website, the Imagely website, and other venues like Photofocus and Digital Photography School. In today’s episode, Scott and I talk about… How to link your blog posts to your social m...

Erin Youngren is on a mission to transform the hearts and minds of burned out wedding photographers and teach them how to create life-giving businesses they absolutely love. In today’s episode, Erin and I discuss The 3 levels of weird that will help you understand your ideal client The “Picture of Happiness” technique and how to implement it What the PCR system is (and how it can help you id...

Kim Dawson is the producer of The Sassy Strategist Podcast and a no-nonsense business strategist specializing in helping creatives connect their ambition to their desired results. In today’s episode, Kim and I talk about how to best price photography services, how to identify the right niche market for your business, and how to design your packages + service offerings to maximize profitabili...

Joining me this week is Jonathan Stark! Jonathan is a former software developer who is now on a mission to rid the world of hourly billing! He is the author of Hourly Billing Is Nuts, the host of Ditching Hourly, and writes a daily newsletter on pricing for independent professionals. In today’s episode, Jonathan and I talk about the best ways to price your services to get the maximum return...

Joining me this week is Aaron Nace! Aaron is the founder of PHLEARN, a creative education site dedicated to helping people learn Photoshop, Lightroom, and Photography. In today’s episode, Aaron and I talk about how to build a brand on Youtube. Resources Mentioned PHLEARN – Use the promo code “BEN20” @ checkout to get 20% off your subscription! Sponsors Photo Plus Expo – Use the promo code “S...

Joining me this week is Marc Silber! Marcs’s an author of 4 books, an award-winning professional video producer, photographer, and educator who’s been successfully working in this industry for decades. In this weeks episode, Marc and I talk about the powerful concept of creativity. Resources Mentioned Marc Silber’s Website Create: Tools from Seriously Talented People to Unleash Y...

Stacey Krolow is a badass photographer who found herself experiencing the inevitable burnout creeping in when her photography business started getting successful. When she went on the hunt for a virtual assistant, she couldn’t find one that was geared specifically towards photographers and creative entrepreneurs. Then Stacey had a lightbulb moment and realized if she had this problem, other...

It’s 2 am. Taxes are due tomorrow… …and you’re combing through your bank statements trying to figure out your business expenses for the year. It’s 3:30 am. Now you’re going month by month in your Google cal trying to calculate how many miles you can deduct. Sound familiar? That was my wife and I the first two years of our business until we hired a bookkeeper + a...

In today’s episode, Facebook ads expert Chip Dizard and I get practical about how to generate leads using Facebook’s advertising platform! Resources Mentioned Chip Dizard FB Ads Training Sponsors Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless. Gusto – Fully integrated online HR services: payroll, benefits and everything else. The post SFPP 117: Gener...

So many photographers are trying to accomplish success while sacrificing things that are important to them. It is possible to be profitable and still have a life, and my guest today is going to share some tips on how to do just that! David Buck is the owner + head photographer at David & Sherry Photograph as well as an efficiency expert at the Efficient Squirrel where he coaches photographers...

Jeff Brown hops on the podcast with me to discuss the untapped potential of LinkedIn marketing for photographers. Resources Mentioned Focus On Marketing Website The Photographers Missing “Link”edIn Book Sponsors Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless. Gusto – Fully integrated online HR services: payroll, benefits and everything else. The post...

Today we’re going to be talking with Molly Keyser about how she built a multi six figure Boudoir business using same day sales. Resources Mentioned Boudie Shorts Join my free 7 day crash course Sponsors Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless. Gusto – Fully integrated online HR services: payroll, benefits and everything else. The post SFPP 114: How...

Andrea is a serial entrepreneur that left a big law firm after realizing her true passion was assisting small business owners. While in law school, she started her first business, a women’s clothing boutique. After she sold her store and began her career as a lawyer, she quickly realized she wouldn’t be able to assist fellow small business owners, which is why she started Andrea Sager Law PLLC, a...

SURPRISE! There’s one final episode to wrap up our series on how to build a six figure photography business. Resources Mentioned Join my free 7 day crash course Sponsors Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless. Gusto – Fully integrated online HR services: payroll, benefits and everything else. The post SFPP 112: How To Build A Six Figure Photography...

The conclusion of our 7 part series on how to build a six figure photography business! Resources Mentioned Join my free 7 day crash course Sponsors Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless. Gusto – Fully integrated online HR services: payroll, benefits and everything else. The post SFPP 111: How To Build A Six Figure Photography Business (Part 7 of 7) appe...

This week’s episode is part 6 of our series on how to build a six figure photography business. Resources Mentioned Join my free 7 day crash course Sponsors Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless. Gusto – Fully integrated online HR services: payroll, benefits and everything else. The post SFPP 110: How To Build A Six Figure Photography Business (Par...

This week’s episode is part 5 of our series on how to build a six figure photography business. Resources Mentioned Join my free 7 day crash course HART Lightroom Presets Sponsors Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless. Gusto – Fully integrated online HR services: payroll, benefits and everything else. The post SFPP 109: How To Build A Six Figure Ph...