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Capture The Chaos: Time Management Solutions for Busy Moms & Business Owners104. Time Management Made Easy: How Automation Can HelpIn this episode, I'm excited to share my recent podcast appearance on The Creative Business Plan with Charley Van Amburg. During the episode, I discuss what my business looks like on a weekly basis and share tips on how to streamline tasks through automation. We also delve into topics such as my approach to outsourcing, the benefits of batching work, and conducting a time audit.
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The Creative Business Plan40: Cut the BS & fluff from your copy with Kayla DeanOn today's episode, I have guest Kayla Dean who is a copywriter with The Literary Co. We are going to be talking about how we can cut the BS and fluff from our website copy and narrow in on talking to our ideal client.
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2024-04-0230 minThe Creative Business Plan39: What gear to purchase for photographing weddingsOn today's episode, I am going to walk through the gear I recommend investing in and the order of doing so for wedding photographers.
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Blog post: https://modernmomentsphoto.com/how-to-use-a-70-200-lens-at-a-wedding
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The Creative Business Plan38: How we can use copy to talk to our ideal audience with Amber Nicole Creative CoOn today's episode, I am talking with connection based copywriter Amber Hopfer with Amber Nicole Creative Co. Amber shares some insight and tips on how we can use our copy to effectively talk to our ideal audience.
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CONNECT WITH AMBER:
Website: https://www.ambernicolecreativeco.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambernicole_creativeco
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Website: https://modernmomentsphoto.com/photographers
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2024-03-1938 min
The Creative Business Plan37: 4 Things We Can Learn About Marketing by Watching Taylor SwiftToday's episode is a fun one for the Swifties out there. I am giving you some things we can learn from watching Taylor Swift and her marketing with fans and how we can apply this to our photography businesses.
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The Creative Business Plan36: How to Start an Email List with Kendra SwallsOn the podcast today, I have a guest Kendra Swalls with Girl Means Business who is a fellow photographer and business coach. We are going to be talking about how photographers can create and grow an email list for their business that will help them connect with their ideal audience.
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Connect with Kendra:
Kendra's coaching program: https://girlmeansbusiness.com/lab
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefocusedphotographerlab
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The Creative Business Plan35: How to Get More Referrals in Your Wedding Photography BusinessOn today’s episode, I am sharing some tips for getting more referrals in your wedding photography business - both client referrals and non-client referrals
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Links:
Website: https://modernmomentsphoto.com/photographers
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Follow on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Youtube2024-01-3020 min
The Creative Business Plan34: Motherhood & Business: How to Balance Work and Family with Danika PardoOn the podcast today, I have a guest Danika, who is the host of the sharp shooter pod which is a podcast geared towards mom entrepreneurs. She is also an incredible photographer with her business Sharp Shooter Photography. Today we are chatting about motherhood and how to grow and maintain your business while being present for your family.
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Connect with Danika:
Photography Website: https://www.sharpshooter-ssp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharpshooter.pod/
Shop for Photogs: https://stan.store/sharpshooterpod
Freebie: Weekly schedule template
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The Creative Business Plan33: My Pregnancy Experience Photographing Weddings Full-TimeOn today’s episode, I am sharing about my pregnancy experience and how I continuted to work full-time as a wedding photographer. I will be sharing how long I worked, when I went back to work, hiring associates and second shooters, and things I would do differently next time!
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Links:
Website: https://modernmomentsphoto.com/photographers
Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/modernmomentsphoto?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh
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2024-01-1621 min
The Creative Business Plan32: Goal Setting for the New YearOn today’s episode we are walking through goal setting because with the new year comes new goals for our business. So I am going to give you tips on how to create these goals, make a plan to reach the goals you set, and how we can use our goals to avoid feeling burned out.
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Links:
Website: https://modernmomentsphoto.com/photographers
Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/modernmomentsphoto?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh
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The Creative Business Plan31: Five Instagram Mistakes You Might be Making with Natasha Hipwell The Online HeroOn today's episode, guest Natasha Hipwell with The Online Hero, will be sharing five Instragram mistakes that you might be making.
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Connect with Natasha & The Online Hero
Website: https://theonlinehero.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlinehero_/
Etsy shop: https://theonlinehero.etsy.com
Freebie: Ready Set Engage, free e-book: https://theonlinehero.kartra.com/page/book
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Links:
Website: https://modernmomentsphoto.com/photographers
Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/modernmomentsphoto?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh
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The Creative Business Plan30: Your Website Refresh Checklist for Booking Season with Emily Foster CreativeOn today's episode, guest Emily Foster with Emily Foster Creative, is talking us through how we can refresh our websites and prepare for booking and engagement season coming up.
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Connect with Emily Foster Creative:
Website: https://emilyfostercreative.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyfostercreative/
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Website: https://modernmomentsphoto.com/photographers...2023-12-1929 min
The Creative Business Plan29: Five Ways to Stay Productive in Slow SeasonOn today's episode, I am going to walk you through five different ways that you can stay productive in slow season this year!
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Links:
Website: https://modernmomentsphoto.com/photographers
Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/modernmomentsphoto?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh
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Follow on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Youtube2023-12-1215 min
The Creative Business Plan28: All About Newborn Photography & Safety with MomTog EducateOn today's episode, guest Kathryn Barredo talks through all things newborn photography. I ask her questions about newborn safety, what the session actually looks like, how to price newborn sessions, and more!
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MomTog Educate Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lwr3AL6hAId7xQI3bdchg
Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/momtogeducate
Additional resources & a Free Newbo...2023-11-0729 min
The Creative Business Plan27: Strategies for Profitable Black Friday SalesOn today's episode, we walk through strategies to make the most out of your black friday sales this year
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Website: https://modernmomentsphoto.com/photographers
Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/modernmomentsphoto?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh
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Follow on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Youtube2023-10-3112 min
The Creative Business Plan26: 5 Lies You are Telling Yourself That are Leading to BurnoutOn today's episode, we talk through five lies you are telling yourself that are leading to you feeling burned out in business. We need to stop doing these things if we want to find balance in our business
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Links:
Website: https://modernmomentsphoto.com/photographers
Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/modernmomentsphoto?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh
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Follow on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Youtube2023-10-2416 min
The Creative Business Plan25: How to Have a Smooth Transition When Moving Your Photography Business to a New StateOn today's episode, we talk through what it looks like to prepare and move your photography business to a new state or market. I walk through my own personal experience of how I had a seamless transition moving to a new state.
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Links:
Website: https://modernmomentsphoto.com/photographers
Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/modernmomentsphoto?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh
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Follow on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Youtube2023-10-1716 min
The Creative Business Plan24: Contract Must Have's with The Creative Law ShopOn today's episode, guest Paige Hulse with Paige Hulse Law and The Creative Law Shop, talks about contracts for photographers and all the must have's. Most client management systems come with a very basic template to use. However, your contract needs to go far beyond that to cover all the different scenerios you may encounter throughout your career as a photographer. Listen in as I ask Paige all the legal questions most of us have
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The Creative Business Plan24: Contract Must Have's with The Creative Law ShopOn today's episode, guest Paige Hulse with Paige Hulse Law and The Creative Law Shop, talks about contracts for photographers
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Connect with The Creative Law Shop:
The Creative Law Shop features contracts + contract services for creative entrepreneurs
Website: https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/
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Blog post: How to correctly sign contracts
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2023-10-1033 min
The Creative Business Plan23: The 15 Hour Work Week for Portrait Photographers with Brittnie ReneeOn today's episode, guest Brittnie Renee talks through her method of running a portrait photography business in 15 hours a week. We walk through what her week looks like, how we can evaluate our own schedule, automations, batching, and outsourcing.
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Connect with Brittnie:
Brittnie is a family and newborn photographer, host of the Capture the Chaos podcast, and coach for photographers. She loves helping photographers find balance in their business.
Website: https://brittnierenee.com/
Instagram
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The Creative Business Plan22: My Wedding Client ExperienceOn today's episode, we are walking through my entire wedding client experience and all the different touch points we have throughout their experience from booking to gallery delivery.
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Join the Facebook Photographer Community group2023-09-2613 minCapture The Chaos: Time Management Solutions for Busy Moms & Business Owners68. Get Noticed and Book More Clients: Proven Marketing Strategies with Charley Van AmburgDo you want to attract more website traffic and increase bookings for your photography business? Looking for effective strategies to achieve sustainable business growth beyond just relying on social media? In this discussion, Charley shares valuable insights and techniques to help you diversify your marketing efforts and achieve the desired outcome of boosting your online presence and securing more bookings for your photography services. So, if you're ready to take your photography business to new heights, let's explore the path to increased website traffic and bookngs through a variety of marketing strategies.
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The Creative Business Plan21: Repurposing Your Social Media Content with Victoria Luise CreativeOn today's episode, guest Victoria Luise Creative goes through how you can repurpose your social media content to work smarter, not harder in your photography business.
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Victoria is a social media marketing manager who loves to work with creatives like you!
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The Creative Business Plan20: Using Pinterest to Create Balance in our Business with Pin with PaulaOn today's episode, guest Paula Ruzenceva with Pin with Paula shares about how Pinterest is a long-term stategy that can help create balance in our business by driving website traffic.
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Connect with Paula:
Paula is a blogging and Pinterest manager who helps photographers attract their dream clients with a powerful Pinterest presence & SEO optimized blogging
Website: https://pinwithpaula.com/
Instagram
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The Creative Business Plan19: Dealing with Mean Comments & Unsupportive PhotographersOn today's episode, we are talking about mean comments and unsupportive photographers. How can we deal with this situations and not let it bring us down?
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The Creative Business Plan18: When to Give Discounts in Your Photography BusinessOn today's episode, we are talking about when is the right time to give discounts in our photography businesses and well as some ideas for you. If you have heard me talk about discounts before, you know I just don't love them. This is why I wanted to make an episode dedicated to the right ways to do discounts.
The Show Notes:
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The Creative Business Plan17: Hiring Second Photographers + Why You Need a ContractToday's episode is part two of our conversation about second photographers. On today's episode we are talking about what it looks like to hire a second photographer as the lead, why you need a contract, and how to get the best work out of your second.
The Show Notes:
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The Creative Business Plan16: How to Get Second Shooter Jobs & Be a Good Second PhotographerOn today's episode, I walk you through how you can get second shooter jobs and once you have that job, how to be a good second photographer. Being a second photographer is a great way to get your foot in the wedding photography world and grow your portfolio!
The Show Notes:
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The Creative Business Plan15: Stop Letting Fear Run Your BusinessOn today's episode, we talk about how fear of not getting the booking and our own money mindset are getting in our way and holding us back. Are you letting fear run your business?
The Show Notes:
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The Creative Business Plan14: 3 Blogging Myths Debunked with Ava and The BeeOn today's episode, guest Adrienna McDermott with Ava and The Bee debunks three blogging myths we hear in the photography industry.
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Ava and The Bee is a marketing agency for wedding pros ready to outsource Pinterest, Blogging, SEO, and more.
Website: https://avaandthebee.com/
Instagram
Download Ava and the Bee's free wedding pro's guide to blogging
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The Creative Business Plan13: How to Get the Shot Without Being ObtrusiveOn today's episode, I am walking through a Facebook question someone had about where to stand without being rude. This is actually a topic I am very passionate about as I always strive for a non-obtrusive style in my wedding photography business. You can absolutely get the shot without being obtrusive!
The Show Notes:
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Discount Codes for Systems I use:
Studio Ninja: Use code: AYJN5P07K3N59F to get 20% off your subscription
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The Creative Business Plan12: Deep Dive into Taxes for Photographers with Desi Tax ServiceOn today's episode, guest Desi Alejandre with Desi Tax Service all about taxes and bookkeeping for photographers. This an episode you don't want to miss!
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Website: https://www.desitaxservice.com/
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For the CEO: 15% off cleanup services + 1 month free if signed on for ongoing bookkeeping services. For the DIY-er: 15% off cleanup services + Training on...2023-07-1832 min
The Creative Business Plan11: Investing in Your Photography Business with Esther MoermanOn today's episode, guest Esther Moerman talks through the importance in investing in yourself and your business and how it can take your business to the next level at any stage of business!
The Show Notes:
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Connect with Esther Moerman:
Website: https://esthermoermanphoto.ca/
Instagram
Facebook Page
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Studio Ninja: Use code: AYJN5P07K3N59F to get 20% off your subscription
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The Creative Business Plan10: The Van Life with Traci EdwardsOn today's episode, traveling elopement photographer Traci Edwards with Adventure and Vow will share about living life in a van, being a traveling elopement photographer, and what a full-day and multi-day elopement can look like.
The Show Notes:
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Connect with Traci Edwards/Adventure and Vow
Website: https://adventureandvow.com/
Instagram
Facebook Page
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Studio Ninja: Use code: AYJN5P07K3N59F to get 20% off your subscription
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The Creative Business Plan9: Diversifying Your Marketing StrategyOn today's episode, I will walk you through what my marketing strategy looks like and tips for photographers to diversify their marketing efforts.
The Show Notes:
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Discount Codes for Systems I use:
Studio Ninja: Use code: AYJN5P07K3N59F to get 20% off your subscription
Link to 250MB free storange on Pixieset
Showit - get a free month of Showit (website)
Flodesk (Email marketing) - Get 50% off your first year with code CHARLEYVANAMBURG
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The Creative Business Plan8: The Reality of Living in an RV & Being a Traveling Photographer with Lucy SchultzOn today's episode, guest Lucy Schultz will walk you through the realities of living in an RV full-time and being a traveling elopement photographer.
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Website: https://lucyschultzphotography.com/
Instagram
Facebook Page
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Studio Ninja: Use code: AYJN5P07K3N59F to get 20% off your subscription
Link to 250MB free storange on Pixieset
Showit - get a free month of Showit (website)
Flodesk (Email ma...2023-06-1326 min
The Creative Business Plan7: Utilizing Pinterest in Your Photography Business with Kyrsten Kano-SolanaOn today's episode, guest Kyrsten Kano-Solana will walk you through how she utilizes Pinterest in her business, how it helped her seamlessly more her business to a new state, and how it boosts your SEO.
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Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify | Youtube | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts
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Connect with Kyrsten Kano-Solana:
Website: https://kyrstenashlayphotography.com/
Instagram
Facebook Page
Pinterest
Tailwind - system talked about during episode for scheduling pins
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The Creative Business Plan6: Booking Luxury Elopements with Brianna ParksOn today's episode, guest Brianna Parks, will walk you through her luxury elopement business, how SEO has changed her business, and tips for you to take your elopement business to the next level!
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Connect with Brianna Parks:
Website: https://briannaparksphoto.com/
Instagram
Facebook Page
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Studio Ninja: Use code: AYJN5P07K3N59F to get 20% off your subscription
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The Creative Business Plan5: 3 Tips to Avoid Burnout During Busy SeasonIn today's episode, I will walk you through three tips to avoiding burnout this year during busy season!
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Studio Ninja: Use code: AYJN5P07K3N59F to get 20% off your subscription
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Flodesk (Email marketing) - Get 50% off your first year with code CHARLEYVANAMBURG
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The Creative Business Plan4: Stop Charging What You're WorthIn today's episode, we talk through how to get past the "charge what you're worth mentality" and how you should be figuring out the pricing for your photography business.
The Show Notes:
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Discount Codes for Systems I use:
Studio Ninja: Use code: AYJN5P07K3N59F to get 20% off your subscription
Link to 250MB free storange on Pixieset
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Flodesk (Email marketing) - Get 50% off your first year with code CHARLEYVANAMBURG
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The Creative Business Plan3: The Co-Worker Mentality with Molly CrossIn today's episode, I am talking with Molly with Molly Cross Photography about the importance of having strong relationships with other photographers. For us, it goes beyond community over competition. I see Molly like my co-worker, someone I can bounce ideas off of, get feedback, and support the heck out of each other. I hope this episode encourages you to dig a little deeper into some of the relationships you may have or want to create!
The Show Notes:
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The Creative Business Plan2: How to Start a Photography BusinessIn today's episode, we talk through a list of things to do to get your photography business started.
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Check out the blog post on our website for this episode
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Showit - get a free month of Showit (website)
Flodesk (Email marketing) - Get 50% off your first year with code CHARLEYVANAMBURG
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The Creative Business Plan1: Dealing with the Economy + Low InquiriesIn today's episode, we are talking about how photographers can deal with a low inquiry and booking season as we deal with inflation and uncertainty in our economy. You will get tips for getting more leads and nurturing the leads you get into booked clients.
The Show Notes:
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Discount Codes for Systems I use:
Studio Ninja: Use code: AYJN5P07K3N59F to get 20% off your subscription
Link to 250MB free storange on Pixieset
Showit - get a free month of Showit (website)
Flodesk (Emai...2023-05-0818 min
KC Cares OnlineKC Cares Episode 300Kansas City’s Nonprofit Digital Resource! Sharing the stories of local nonprofits and connecting them with the community! We talk with philanthropists, volunteer, community activists, executive directors from various nonprofits in the Kansas City community. Be seen, be heard with KC Cares! Hosted by Ruth Baum Bigus and Bobby Keys This Weeks Guests: _______________________________________ Stinson Leonard Street –Legal ins and outs for nonprofits Charley Jensen, partner and nonprofit specialist Web site: www.stinson.com _______________________________________ Congressman Kevin Yoder-working with Nonprof...2018-08-221h 00