Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography & Business Podcast

When it comes to creating YOUR version of ideal light with strobe and flash, you need to know THREE main things.  On today's episode, I'm sharing what those things are! SHOWNOTES: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/need-to-know-create-ideal-light LINKS: Get my equipment list: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-blueprint-to-craft-your-ideal-light/ Be the first to hear when doors are op...

On today's episode, I'm sharing the three things you need to know to make marketing your photography business both easy and effective. SHOWNOTES: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/be-help-desk-not-billboard LINKS: Be the first to hear when doors are open for the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/19b3b91b88 Find your new photography BFFS in our Facebook community:...

If there is one thing I know after 20+ years in the photography industry, it is this...consistency is the key to having a profitable business.  On today's episode, I'm talking all about the importance of consistency and sharing tips for how to make sure you have it in your work AND in your marketing plan!   SHOWNOTES: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/consistency-is-key LINKS:...

Welcome to Day 4 of the special podcast edition of the Branding Series!  So far on the series we've covered, what a brand is (and isn't) and the four characteristics of a strong photography brand (Episode 31), we learned the one thing you need to know to build a brand that stands out in the saturated photography market (Episode 32) and we've learned all about the importance of having a clear...

What is your brand identity?  Don't know?  Then today's episode is for you!  Have a listen to learn how to create a strong brand identity and how to use it to stand out in the saturated photography market! SHOWNOTES: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/how-to-stand-out-saturated-market LINKS: Be the first to hear when doors are open for the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-...

Welcome to day two of the Brand Series!  Today we're diving into the first characteristic of a good photography brand.  You'll learn what it is, and the one simple thing you need to do to make sure your brand has it! SHOWNOTES: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/why-you-dont-want-to-be-like-everyone-else LINKS: Be the first to hear when doors are open for the Six-Figure Studio:...

Welcome to the Branding Series, a very special edition of the Beyond Natural Light Podcast!!   Listen, in order to build a profitable photography business, you MUST have a strong photography brand.  The problem is, a lot of photographers are confused about what that means, and end up focusing their time, efforts and money on the wrong things!  I don't want that for you.  So thi...

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Elise Hogberg of Image Salon to talk about the importance of consistency in editing and how to do it like a pro!   Have a listen to learn the three things you need to know to create a custom look and how fine-tuning your post-production is one of the best things you can do to elevate your brand and grow your business. SHOWNOTES: https://www.sandracoan...

Good news!  You do not have to be all things to all people.  You can say no.  You can simplify. And doing so will actually help your business! I recently sat down and talked with Six-Figure Studio graduate Terry Riggins about what she learned from her time in the program AND how she's using it to take her already successful photography business to the next level!   If you are d...

In today's episode, I'm talking to Six-Figure Studio graduate Angie Heinrich about her experience in the program and how she increased the gross revenue in her business by 100k last year!  This is a must listen! SHOWNOTES: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/extra-100k-yes-please LINKS: Follow Angie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zetamarimosaics/ Be the first to hear when doo...

In this episode, I’ll talk about some of the most common marketing mistakes I see photographers make, how to avoid them and what to do instead! SHOWNOTES: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/marketing-mistakes-to-avoid-this-month LINKS: Learn a framework for a profitable business: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio/ Be the first to hear when doors are open for...

Have you ever found yourself feeling like you are stuck in your business, but you just don't know why? Maybe you can't find the right clients.  Maybe you're struggling to make the money you want and need.  Maybe you are burnt out and tired. If this sounds like you, you are not alone. SO many talented photographers spend YEARS struggling in business without knowing why or how to fix the p...

On today's episode, I talking with Philadelphia portrait photographer, Rebecca Serpe about how learning to work with strobes led to learning how to niche down and build the business of her dreams as a fine art children's portrait photographer! SHOWNOTES: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/niching-down-build-business-up-rebecca-serpe LINKS: Follow Rebecca on Instagram: https://www.instagra...

Sandwiched between the New Year energy of January and the springtime excited of March, February is kind of the overlooked middle child of the first quarter!  I want to change that. In this episode, I share why February is the PERFECT month to make your marketing plans as well as what to focus on so that you use this month to set your business up for success in the coming year! SHOWNOTES: http...

One of the common things I hear from photographers who have been through the Six-Figure Studio is that they’ve taken other courses on business before, but that this is the only one that has gotten them results. Of course as an instructor, I LOVE hearing that. But I also want to know why that is. So I sat down with Six-Figure Studio graduate Stephanie H to ask her what she learned, why she felt thi...

On today's podcast episode I'm talking about the difference between healthy inspiration and toxic competition, because as creatives who work in a very competitive industry, this is a conversation we need to have!  I'll also share how I was able to tune out the noise and create my signature style AND how to determine if it's time for YOU to take a break from social media.  SHOWNOTES:&nbsp...

Do you struggle with what to say when writing captions for social media or coming up with content for your blog?  If so, this episode is for you! Listen to learn my simple process for coming up with marketing content your clients will WANT to read! SHOWNOTES:   https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/easy-steps-creating-marketing-content LINKS: Learn the framework for a profitable bu...

In today’s episode I'm continuing the conversation on setting goals for the New Year by sharing how to set actionable goals that will help move your and your photography business forward!  SHOWNOTES:   https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/start-achieving-your-goals LINKS: Learn the framework for a profitable business: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/c58ac67241 Be the first...

On today's episode I'm sharing why setting goals is so important as well as how to make sure you will be 42% more likely to achieve your big business goals this year!  SHOWNOTES:  https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/more-likely-to-succeed-this-year-kb3g3 LINKS: Be the first to hear when doors are open for the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/19b3b91b88 F...

A lot of us build our photography business around what we think we "should" do to be successful and end up burnt out and broke as a result. What I’ve learned over the years and what I teach the photographers I coach inside of the Six-Figure Studio is that the real secret to success comes from figuring out what YOU do, what your passion is and then doing it fearlessly. In today’s episode, I’m talki...

In today's episode, I'm talking to Six-Figure Studio graduate, Molly Hebda, about how she used what she learned in the program to boost her brand, her confidence and her profits, all in record time! SHOWNOTES:   https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/molly-hebda-growing-portrait-business-fast LINKS: Follow Molly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motioninspiredphotography/ Be the fi...

Fun fact.  I'm a HUGE Taylor Swift fan.  And is this episode, I'm telling you why as well as what she done this year in particular that has me so inspired. Enjoy! SHOWNOTES:   https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/something-to-say-about-taylor-swift LINKS: Be the first to hear when doors are open for the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/19b3b91b88 Fin...

In today's episode, I'm sharing a snippet of a conversation from inside my group coaching program, the Six-Figure Studio, around the importance of teaching our clients about the value of our products and services! SHOWNOTES:   https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/i-can-not-sell-album LINKS: Be the first to hear when doors are open for the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-photogra...

Oh friends... it has been way too long since I've recorded and published a podcast episode... today, I'm telling you why!   SHOWNOTES:   https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/where-have-i-been-last-two-months LINKS: Be the first to hear when doors are open for the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/19b3b91b88 Find your new photography BFFS in our Facebook co...

On today's episode, I'm talking about Imposter Syndrome and sharing 3 tips for dealing with it! SHOWNOTES:   https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/tips-imposter-syndrome LINKS: Be the first to hear when doors are open for the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/19b3b91b88 Find your new photography BFFS in our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/san...