Wisdom in the Tangents Photography Podcast

When life isn't giving you lemons, it's throwing some curveballs at you. But how do we navigate those hard times while still showing up for our businesses? My guest, Rebecca Hunnicutt guides us through the rough moments, and how to set ourselves up during the easier times to be successful in the hard ones. ---- Sponsor of the show: Pic-Time delivery platform Get your first month free and start ser...

Answering your questions again this month. And this time we had a theme of Client-Facing questions. You asked about an elevated client experience, what to include in your FAQs and more in this episode of May's Ask Away. This month's Ask Away is Friday June 26th at 11am CST. Would love to see you there and answer your questions. Join the Patreon Community for Ask Aways, group coaching calls, teachi...

The more marketing we put out there, the more bookings you'll get , right? Not necessarily. Heidi Thompson joins the conversation today to show how having a more strategic marketing plan will lead you to more bookings than just getting your name out there as much as you can. ---- Sponsor of the show: Pic-Time delivery platform Get your first month free and start serving your clients gorgeous galle...

If you hate selling and feel icky when you talk about add-ons and upsales, this episode is definitely for you. When we stop trying to sell to our clients and reframe it to serve them with the best collection or offer for their needs, we connect more and our clients feel more cared about and taken care of. This conversation between me (John Mansfield) and Nathan Chanski originally happened on his p...

Should you raise your prices due to inflation? What are the trends I'm over with? Every month y'all ask questions and I answer then on something I like to call Ask Away. This is the Ask Away from April recorded live in the Patreon community. This month's Ask Away is Friday May 29th at 11am CST. Would love to see you there. Join the Patreon Community for Ask Aways, group coaching calls, teachings,...

Being an entrepreneur can be scary sometimes. Taking big risks, running an entire business yourself, and which trending audio to use for your tiktoks. All big things. My guest, Staci Brucks chats with me about how we can do things scared. Even when you feel the fear creeping in, still doing the thing. ---- Sponsor of the show: Imagen AI Get 1500 images edited for free when you try Imagen at https:...

Buckle in for quite the story today. We're diving in to the Chicago AI photo stealing scandal of 2026. *allegedly* Stick around at the end for some tips on how to actually break into the high-end market ethically. ---- Mentioned in the show Stopstealingphotos.com Chicago Scandal Article The Vendor Table - ep152 ---- Follow the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/wittpod Website: https://podcast.allh...

Every month y'all ask questions and I answer then on something I like to call Ask Away. This is the Ask Away from March recorded live in the Patreon community. You asked a lot about film photography so I walk through some great starter cameras, some of my favorite film stocks, and where I buy it all. This month's Ask Away is Friday May 1st at 11am CST. Would love to see you there. Join the Patreon...

New leads might be down this year, but there is a likely reason for this. During a recent group coaching call in the Patreon community I broke down how the navigation on your website can actually be confusing your potential leads. And when you confuse, you lose Join the Patreon Community for more group coaching calls, teachings, and ad-free episodes https://patreon.com/wittpod ---- Mentioned in th...

There is a difference in being an inclusive brand and just accepting work from anyone. My guest, Lillian Henke shares about that difference, how we can set ourselves up to be more inclusive, not just accepting, but celebrating the queer community and any other marginalize community. ---- Sponsor of the show: Imagen AI Get 1500 images edited for free when you try Imagen at https://imagenai.com/allh...

You asked and I answered. This episode is the replay of the February Ask Away, where you ask any and all questions and I answer them. We talked about advice I give to couples, how to work with showrunner family members, and what I'm loving this week. Join the March Ask Away LIVE on Patreon - Mar 27, 2026 11am CST https://patreon.com/wittpod ---- Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSA Open a free High Yiel...

Open up your happy meal box because I'm sharing some nuggets of wisdom I found during the Hybrid Co conference in Charleston, SC last month. Follow the speakers for the full meals, but you can enjoy a little nugget or two for now. Join the group coaching call on Patreon - Mar 20, 2026 11am CST https://patreon.com/wittpod ---- Sponsor of the show: Imagen AI Get 1500 images edited for free when you...

You have so many great ideas and amazing projects and they're just sitting there in your planning drawer waiting to be finished and released into the world. Jona Hysa helps us today with getting through the perfectionism and set up a system to move those ideas, those offers, and those projects into the launching stage. ---- Sponsor of the show: Imagen AI Get 1500 images edited for free when you tr...

You asked and I answered. This episode is the replay of the January Ask Away, where you ask any questions you might have and I answer them. We talked about networking, building a podcast audience, skincare routines, and inclusivity in your portfolio. Join the February Ask Away LIVE on Patreon - Feb 24, 2026 11am CST https://patreon.com/wittpod ---- Sponsor of the show: Imagen AI Get 1500 images ed...

If you ever feel rushed during your photo sessions, like bouncing from one prompt to the next pose, this episode is for you. My guest, Rachel Larsen Weaver is a DC based family photographer specializing in long form sessions, up to and over 24 hours long. We talk about how to cultivate a safe place for your clients to let out their true selves, how to show up in marketing, and many more tangents....

The market is full of buzz words, from authentic to luxury, to candid and documentary. When everyone is moving the same direction and putting on the same outfit, it easy to get lost in the shuffle. My guest today, Rebel Lucas is here to help us reconnect our brand to what makes us different and unique, therefore setting us apart from the masses. Rebel is the Lead Designer and systems nerd of Lenya...

We're continuing the count down of your top 5 episodes of the year! Again I'm so grateful for you all, and I thank you so incredibly much for listening to even one episode of this show this year. Y'all are amazing and you are the reason we keep making more episodes and keep bringing on amazing guests like the ones we'll hear from today. We're revisiting your top 2 favorite episodes from 2025. ----...

It's time to count down your top 5 episodes of the year! First of all, thank you so incredibly much for listening to even one episode of this show this year. Y'all are amazing and you are the reason we keep making more episodes and keep bringing on amazing guests like the ones we'll hear from today. We're revisiting 3 of your favorite episodes from 2025. Next time we'll get your two favorite episo...

As photographers we work with many vendors, especially if you're a wedding photographer. Building and nurturing your relationships with those vendors can be a lasting ticket to amazing photo days, happy clients, and thriving businesses. Back in 2021 I was the guest on Carolina Guzik's podcast, the Tog Republic. We talk about building those connections with vendors, how to nurture them, and how ven...

As solo-prenuers we often don't have investment or retirement plans. This episode I share some personal stories of how I've mismanaged money, and how you can avoid those mistakes. We also get in to setting up your retirement and investment accounts, and making sure they are investing your money. PSA 401(k)s and IRAs don't invest for you! And we dive into credit cards. Are they evil? Can they actua...

Taxes are often overwhelming but today I'm walking through a few important tax deduction categories for you to keep track of so you don't over pay in your taxes, and to make it much easier for your CPA. Mentioned in the show: ---- Cost of doing business calculator. You can download yours for free at allheartphoto.com/codb ---- Sofi HYSA Open a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus...

We can't know if our businesses are truly profitable without knowing what the cost of actually doing business is. Today I walk through how to calculate your cost of doing business. (Spoiler: I have a free calculator for you) This is a great practice to do regularly, especially when prices for your software and expenses change. Mentioned in the show: ---- Cost of doing business calculator. You can...

Around here we love the mantra of 'Community over Competition' and although community always comes first, we cannot leave out the importance of good competition to help grow as business owners and creatives. My guests, Chris Romans and Marshall Scott are photography coaches at Shoot and Thrive and they help you make your business not only manageable, but actually enjoyable. Today they are chatting...

Taking time away from your business can be scary. What if the leads stop coming in? What if my emails don't get attended to? What if I miss a chance to create cringe business memes about the latest Taylor Swift news? Congrats on the engagement btw Today my guest, Mycah Bain talks about why we should be taking rest and time away from business, and also how she takes two or three months off every ye...

We've all heard that we need a email lists, but few of us start them, and even fewer use them in a way to grow our businesses. My guest, Brittni Schroeder is a business coach and marketing strategist who helps entrepreneurs automate their business, create systems, convert funnels, and scale to 6-figures and beyond. In this episode we talk about the benefits of a healthy email list, how to grow you...