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The PhotoCEO™ Podcast77. Would you rather...Christmas EditionIf you had to pick between Christmas and New Years...what would you pick? 2022-12-2109 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast76. Your Photo Business Will Grow With This Mindset ToolThe ability to redirect negative self belief and thoughts of doubt is a key factor of success in photo business (or any business). Listen to this episode to learn one of the techniques we teach The Photo Business School students and apply it to your daily inner life today.
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If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so help us grow this podcast with your review and we will bring you valuable content every week that...2022-12-0613 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast75. WYR: Manage Mothers at Weddings or Rowdy Bridal PartiesDM us on Instagram to tell us your story and how you handled it!
If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so help us grow this podcast with your review and we will bring you valuable content every week that helps you grow your business. Click here to leave a review and collect some review karma!2022-11-2914 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast74. Celebrating 100K as a PhotographerIf you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so help us grow this podcast with your review and we will bring you valuable content every week that helps you grow your business. Click here to leave a review and collect some review karma!2022-11-2450 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast73. From Photojournalism to Lifestyle PhotographerRikki shares her journey through photography before she and Megan go off on one of their favourite tangents: talking about money. Enjoy!
2022-11-151h 09The PhotoCEO™ Podcast72. Business Lessons from Megan's Covid ExperienceMegan was supposed to go to New York City...but then got Covid. Here's how she recuperated her costs through her photo business and the lessons she walked away with.
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If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so help us grow this podcast with your review and we will bring you valuable content every week that helps you grow your business. Click here to leave a review and collect some review karma!2022-11-0321 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast71. 3 Tips to Get More Clients WITHOUT Relying on Your ImagesGet the 4th tip here.
Check out this FREE Lesson from The Photo Business School! Getting Clients From Multiple Places
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If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so help us grow this podcast with your review and we will bring you valuable content every week that helps you grow your business. Click here to leave a review and collect some review karma!2022-10-1819 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast70. Getting Re-Motivated in Your Photography BusinessIn this solo episode, Megan talks you through a recent breakthrough she had while struggling with motivation. The breakthrough? Implementing a motivation reset day before jumping straight into work again after having time off. Brilliant! Listen in to learn how she does this, take notes and see how you can apply this tool in your life.
FREE Lesson from The Photo Business School! Getting Clients From Multiple Places
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If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection...2022-10-1115 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast69. 42 weddings in 23 weekends: Post-summer update!Megan had a BUSY summer and Rikki got busy trying new things in her personal life. Listen in to catch up with us, then head over to our Insta DM's to let us know what you've been up to this summer! Did you have any challenges? Learn anything new? We can't wait to hear!2022-10-0436 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast68. WYR: Dealing with Unhappy Clients Publicly or BTSFREE Lesson from The Photo Business School! Getting Clients From Multiple Places
Welcome to Season 3 of The PhotoCEO Podcast! In our debut episode we discuss how we would deal with problem clients publicly and privately, and how to handle the stress in both situations so that it doesn't take you out for days or weeks at a time (or make you want to give up on business altogether).
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If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection...2022-09-2825 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast67. When and How Photographers Should Offer DiscountsThis is the finale of season two! Grab a pen and paper, take some notes, because we lay it alllll out there for you on when and how you should be offering discounts (and when not to).
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If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so help us grow this podcast with your review and we will bring you valuable content every week that helps you grow your business. Click here to leave a re...2022-07-1233 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast66. WYR: Book consistent clients all year OR....Would your rather book fewer clients, consistently all year OR pack your schedule for 8 months and take 4 months off in the winter? ONE episode left til Season Two Finale! We'll be tying up season two with a beautiful bow when we tell you WHEN and HOW to offer strategic discounts.
If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so help us grow this podcast with your review and we will bring you valuable content every week that helps you grow your business. Click here to leave a...2022-07-0512 min
The PhotoCEO™ Podcast65. Telling Your Parents You're Leaving University to Start a Photo BusinessOn this week's episode, listen in to a conversation between Megan and her mom, Sharon as they discuss:
What was Megan like as a little kid
How Megan's parents handled things when Megan told you she was leaving university to build a photo business
Advice for parents out there who may be facing the same thing
What Sharon thinks is one of Megan’s biggest strengths as a six-figure photographer
What challenges there were in raising someone with an entrepreneurial spirit
What it was like to watch megan’s transformation from not always being disciplined in her business to h...2022-06-211h 05The PhotoCEO™ Podcast64. Would You Rather: Work or Not Work Another Job as You Build Your Photo BusinessWe debate this question and come away with a surprising and specific insight that will help you stay motivated as you build your photo business! Stay tuned for more "Would You Rather" Episodes! And if you want to submit your WYR question, send it to us in our dm's here
Mentioned Episodes:
How Megan went from Zero to 15k/Month
Motivation Mindset for Photographers
If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so help us grow this podcast with your review...2022-06-1424 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast63. How Photographers Can Deal with Overwhelm in Chaotic TimesThe world feels chaotic and it has for a while, hasn't it? With no signs of slowing down anytime soon, what's a photo business owner to do? With respect to your clients, learning to alleviate your very valid overwhelm is a must. In this episode we talk about the things that have increased our anxieties lately, but more importantly: what we are DOING about that overwhelm and anxiety. The only way to alleviate it, is to do something about it. So we give you our top ways to alleviate the overwhelm feelings that come with being a business owner...2022-06-0740 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast62. How Growing a Business Can Affect Your Spouse & RelationshipRikki's husband joins the podcast today to answer questions written by Megan about the best and worst things about being married to a founder and entrepreneur. We talk about how things like money stress and keeping up with household chores during a busy season has affected us, how we took an unconventional approach to Rikki's major health challenge in 2021, and we share a bit about our big vision for why we keep pushing forward on the less-certain path of entrepreneurship. If you're in a relationship and you're a photographer/business owner, you'll want to give this a listen.
2022-05-3158 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast61. Photographer Goes From Zero to 15k per MonthHave you ever felt like you were working so hard in your business and not getting where you want to go, by the deadline you've set? Us too. Listen to this episode right to the end, even if you have to take breaks. It's a long one, but there are so many golden nuggets in here about how Megan persisted through pain, made the tiny tweaks in business that mattered most, and went from broke photographer to her first six-figure year.
If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews...2022-05-241h 26The PhotoCEO™ Podcast60. Finding Your Ideal Clients on InstagramTo join our free facebook group and get your question answered on the podcast (and join us to listen LIVE), sign up here.
If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so help us grow this podcast with your review and we will bring you valuable content every week that helps you grow your business. Click here to leave a review and collect some review karma!2022-05-1710 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast59. How & When to Tell Clients About a Life TragedyDeath of a loved one, an emotional break-up... how and when do you tell a client that you may need to rebook? Or how do you apologize after the session for "not being your usual self"?
Life is not separate from business, they are an integrated whole. So even if you haven't experienced tragedy that affects your work, you may at some point. Having these tips, and using them in a way that's genuine to you, will help you when life interjects in business. Thank you to Sydney B Photography for your vulnerable question.
To...2022-05-1024 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast58. How to Get Honest Client FeedbackGet honest feedback (not a testimonial) so you can improve your photo services, impress your clients, and address any potential issues before they post it on a public forum (like google reviews) as a testimonial.
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If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so help us grow this podcast with your review and we will bring you valuable content every week that...2022-05-0308 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast57. 3 Must-Have Steps to Master if You Want a Full Time Photo BusinessThank you to Lucas at The Creativ Cast for letting us share the interview he recorded with us last week! We had a great time chatting with Lucas and we think you'll love it too. In this episode we cover different topics, including: dealing with and normalizing how much rejection can suck, how charging what you want helps you stand out, and the 3 steps you have to master as the PhotoCEO of your business.
After this episode, go follow Lucas on Instagram and give his podcast a listen!2022-04-262h 04The PhotoCEO™ Podcast56. The Photo Business School - Update!Insta Live Replay comin' at ya! This week we're sharing how things are going inside The Photo Business School since enrollment closed on April 4th 2022. Students have been diving deep into Motivation Mindset and Business Foundations. This means that they've gotten tools to help them increase their confidence, making their business actions automatic through habit building, etc.
They have their first $1k photoshoot mini sessions underway, and are setting up all the nitty-gritty tedious business things, like getting set up for tax prep, registering their businesses, picking a business name that helps them stand out, nailing down t...2022-04-2043 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast55. Marketing 101 for PhotographersIf you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so help us grow this podcast with your review and we will bring you valuable content every week that helps you grow your business. Click here to leave a review and collect some review karma!2022-04-1231 min
The PhotoCEO™ Podcast54. Your Next Facebook Ad with Ads Strategist Luan JardineLuan Jardine is a Facebook and Instagram Ads Strategist. She works with changemakers, entrepreneurs looking to create a positive impact through their work. Luan helps her clientele reach a larger audience with their meaningful message. She uses Facebook and Instagram Ads to create an effective and strategic automated marketing approach. Find her on instagram here and if you're looking to invest in a Facebook Ads Course - Claim $50 OFF of Luan's program with the code PHOTOCEO - Megan has been RAVING about this course y'all!
If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build b...2022-04-0533 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastOvercoming Imposter Syndrome to Book More Clients - BONUSThe doors to The Photo Business School are OPEN! Click here to sign up for your free discovery call to make sure it's the right fit for you.
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In this bonus episode, we talk to one of our past students, Laura Schnitzler, who started her photo business in November 2020 after being let go from her job. She joined our beta program in May 2021 and has since gone full time and has a steady stream of clients booking with her. Her biggest shift came...2022-03-2930 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEnrolling at The Photo Business School FAQFREE Mindset Lesson Here. This episode includes the investment, payment options, money-back guarantee, course outline and how our program is different than anything else you'll find out there for Photographers.
Enrollment closes April 3rd and class starts April 4th, 2022.
To fill out your commitment-free application to enroll in the program, click here.
To watch the YouTube Video version of this and to see inside of the course, click here and go to min 8:472022-03-2530 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast52. What to do and AVOID When Hiring in Photo BusinessThe Photo Business School is OPEN for Enrollment! Click here to find out more and submit your commitment-free application.
In this episode, we talk to Amanda Reed Photography. She is one of Megan's first team members. We discuss how their relationship formed, what bumps and successes they've had along the way and why you should consider adding to your photo team.
If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so help us grow this podcast with your review and we will bring y...2022-03-2252 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastFREE Photo Biz Workshop - March 2022 - BONUSJoin our free 3-day business and mindset workshop here.2022-03-1502 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast51. The BEST Way to Get Your Time Back as a PhotographerTo sign up for our FREE 3-Day Workshop, click here. Join photographers from around the world who also need a business reset. Can't wait to see you there!
Are you the photographer who is doing everything themselves and wearing all the hats? In this episode, we will give examples of how to get your time back through creating repeatable systems in your photo business. Sounds tedious and boring, right? And probably a little overwhelming and confusing? Been there.
It's a little painful to do this kind of work upfront to set up...2022-03-0825 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast50. The 3 Most Important Things You Need To Know Before Hiring a CoachWe give you our simple 3-part framework for how we decide where to invest in coaching. This will help you know what you need help with, where you need to invest in coaching, and how to choose a great coach that's going to be worth your investment. In the last 12 months, we have invested over $26,000 in our own business coaches. And when you're making that kind of investment, the stakes are high and you want to make sure you're going to get results. This framework will help you do that and choose the education that is right for you.2022-03-0149 min
The PhotoCEO™ Podcast49. Social Media Trends to Jump On in 2022 with Social Media Expert Abbie MusilLearn about what social media trends to stay with in 2022 with Social Media Manager, Abbie Musil! Abbie owns the 111 Marketing Agency based out of Vancouver Island, Canada and helps clients maximize their time on social media, while also prioritizing necessary breaks from it.
For more social media inspiration from Abbie and to hire her as your social media ninja, you can find her here.
If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so help us grow this podcast with your review and we will bring y...2022-02-2237 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast48. 5 Questions to Ask to Get MindBLOWING ReviewsEver have trouble getting raving reviews? Or getting your clients to follow through on leaving you a review after you've delivered the gallery? Here are our best tips for how we get MINDBLOWING reviews so that you can increase bookings and your searchability online.
Today is also the ONE year anniversary of our love triangle with this podcast! Who woulda thought love triangles could be so good for you? To celebrate, we are doing a GIVEAWAY over on Instagram. Head to our Instagram account to get the details! The giveaway will be posted around 12 PM PST and y...2022-02-1529 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast47. Motivation Mindset and How to Get The Photo Business You WantStruggling with motivation? We did too. Listen in on our personal stories of overcoming the need to be motivated and what we do instead of waiting to feel motivated. Learn what we did to build momentum in our businesses and personal lives and start applying these tactics today.
If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so help us grow this podcast with your review and we will bring you valuable content every week that helps you grow your business. Click here to leave...2022-02-0852 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast46. Navigating Personal Relationships as a Photo Business OwnerLove it or hate it, the reality is that personal relationships affect how you do business and grow your business. Why? Because they affect your emotional state. If you're experiencing relationship stress and feeling like crap because it, you likely can't operate to your highest potential. Which means that you may be unnecessarily stunting your growth as a photographer. But this doesn't have to be your fate, even if you have to deal with complicated relationships. Listen in on how we navigate our deepest personal relationships and take our power back when we need to so that our businesses...2022-02-0140 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast45. 5 Things We Do Differently In Photo BusinessMarket saturation is not the problem. The problem in the photo industry is that everyone is running their businesses in exactly the same way without questioning the status quo. Are there things you want to do differently in your business but you're scared you'll lose out in some way if you do? Maybe that's a good place for you to start. What is one thing you can do differently today? Before you employ your new thing, understand WHY you want to do that differently and put a strategy in place so that it works for you. Believe in yourself...2022-01-2528 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast44. Know Your Worth, Then Add Tax - A Conversation on Pricing YourselfDoes it feel good to you to assess your value and use that as a way to price your sessions? How will you feel if you price yourself with this strategy and then suddenly, you stop getting inquires and people stop booking with you? We want to have an honest conversation about this because it does deeply affect mental health and business longevity. We will also give you some advice on how to structure your pricing in a way that takes the emotion out of it and allows you to confidently provide your pricing when someone asks...without being...2022-01-1830 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast43. 10 Questions to Set Yourself Up for Photo Biz Success in 20222022 is well underway and there are so many opportunities to make this your best year yet, regardless of what is happening in the external world. With these questions you will be able to do an intentional deep dive into all things mindset and business so that you can work with the highest amount of focus and clarity this year. Enjoy!
If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. Most photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so help us grow this podcast with your review and we will bring you valuable content every week that...2022-01-1142 min
The PhotoCEO™ Podcast42. Following your Intuition and Taking Risks in Photography and in Life with Mason Neufeld PhotographyMason Neufeld has been a photographer for 8 years. She started her journey when she left university in Saskatchewan, Canada, hopped into her car and moved down to Joshua Tree. Mason lived in her car as she built her business from scratch, and followed her intuition, her heart, and manifested her dream business. When she's not working in the high season and travelling in her van, she prioritizes rest by taking 6-8 months off to explore her new home in Costa Rica and following her other passion - rock climbing.
Find Mason at her website here!
I...2022-01-0434 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast41. Replenishing Meditation3 Minute Meditation to support you going through whatever circumstances you are in during this holiday season. This is an opportunity to take a quick break, breathe and replenish your spirit.
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The PhotoCEO™ Podcast40. Master SALES in Photo Business with Sales Psychology Expert Karrie BradyThere is nothing to say here except.... Get - your - notepad - out! Karrie Brady joins us on the podcast this week and takes us to SCHOOL in a big way. She is a sales psychology expert, author, and 7-figure entrepreneur whose mission is to put more money in the hands of women and creators like you. Listen to it once, listen to it 3 times, and take notes. We dive into the importance of selling, how to feel good about it, and the 4 types of buyer behaviour.
To follow Karrie, head to her website here or f...2021-12-0741 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast39. Managing Your Money in the Off-SeasonWe give our best tips for how to get through the "quiet" photography seasons and how to plan ahead so that you can keep growing your photo business all year long.
We have recently switched CRM platforms so the HoneyBook discount mentioned is no longer available.
Make sure to come back next week for another AMAZING episode about money. We invited Karrie Brady, sales psychology expert and best-selling author, to lay down some major truth bombs for how to sell your services as a creative business owner. This will be an INVALUABLE resource for you t...2021-11-3050 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast38. Cultivate this Trait for More Self-ConfidenceStruggling with feeling self confident in your internal life and mind? Or perhaps in your photo business? You have the power to change that by acting on one trait: self-integrity.
Most people don't want to hear about how they're not being self-integral. But on the inside, you know how often you either break your word to yourself or keep your word to yourself. You say you want to do this thing or that thing.. you make to-do lists that rarely get finished and at the end of the week you wonder why you feel down or depressed...2021-11-2325 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast37. Chasing Your Dream is the Fastest Way to Lose itThere’s a difference between working toward your dream business and chasing your dream business and we dive into that concept today!
If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your review. Photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so please help us grow this podcast and bring valuable content to you every week. Click here to leave a review and collect some review karma!2021-11-1635 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast36. The Effect of Social Media on Photographers Confidence and What To Do About ItThis week we are diving into how social media affects our need for external validation. What would be possible for you if you just decided to do something or say something without getting the approval of your friends and family first, or at all? We all fall into the trap of wanting to be liked, accepted and validated on social media so we just do the same thing every other photographer is doing and it takes a toll. If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear your review. Photographers build businesses based on reviews and connection, so please...2021-11-0926 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastBONUS - Transform Your Negative Inner Voice & Build Your Dream Photo Business - DAY THREE - The PhotoCEO RevolutionIn this final training, we tie everything together and give you a very grounded framework to completely transform your imposter syndrome and negative inner voice. This is not a "do it once and you're done" kind of thing. It is simple and HIGHLY effective, but it takes repetition and daily implementation to master. And as you know by now, if you want to master photo business in a crowded market, then you have to first master YOURSELF. You're going to want to take notes on this one. If you want to WATCH the video, you can find it...2021-10-311h 48The PhotoCEO™ PodcastBONUS: How to Create Money on Demand - Day Two The PhotoCEO RevolutionPART TWO: FREE Imposter Syndrome + Mindset training?! YES PLEASE! If you missed the opportunity to join us for our FREE 3-day training, now is your chance to catch up. These free trainings will be removed from the podcast on November 5th and you aren't going to want to miss out. If you want to watch the day two training and see our exact connection framework that we describe, you can view the video on YouTube here.
In this episode we are going to show you how building CONNECTION is what is going to set you apart and...2021-10-301h 12The PhotoCEO™ PodcastBONUS: Imposter Syndrome Training - Day One The PhotoCEO RevolutionFREE Imposter Syndrome + Mindset training?! YES PLEASE! If you missed the opportunity to join us for our FREE 3-day training, now is your chance to catch up. These free trainings will be removed from the podcast on November 5th and you aren't going to want to miss out. If you want to watch the training and see our exact framework that we describe, you can view the video on Youtube here.
In this episode we are going to show you WHY your self-mastery must come before you can master photo business, especially in a crowded market. Day...2021-10-292h 03
The PhotoCEO™ Podcast35. Why You Need to Develop a Vision for Your Photo Business with Celebrity Event Planner and Vision Coach Nyachia KnightThis week Nyachia Knight joins us to talk about all things vision creation and why you need to make that a priority when you're building a creative business. Nyachia is a renowned Event Planner who has worked at New York Fashion Week and other celebrity events. Eventually following her dream and moving to the South of France, Nyachia built her own luxury wedding planning service, NKT Events. When the pandemic hit, she pivoted and started coaching creatives on how to cultivate their vision and go after their dreams.
Join Nyachia for a 2 day workshop on 25-26 October, 2021 w...2021-10-2655 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast34. Never Feel Rejected as a PhotographerWe've all been there - a client you thought was going to book you goes with someone else and doesn't even let you know. They ghost you. You feel rejected. You feel like you failed. Or maybe you had a client who didn't like the service you provided and now you have to fix a potential issue. The feeling of failure and rejection is so prominent amongst photographers and creatives of all kinds.
This episode is dedicated to reframing what it means to experience failure and rejection as a photographer. The way to work through these feelings wi...2021-10-1944 min
The PhotoCEO™ Podcast33. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs to go Full-Time as a PhotographerThis case study episode is with one of our PhotoCEO students who finally decided to quit her job and COMMIT to going full-time during our last program. Sarah Rolles is an amazing photographer who was trained (alongside Fredrika) as a Photojournalist. She speaks very openly about how her limiting belief that "you can't make enough money as a photographer" kept her trapped. She made the move the set herself free from her limiting beliefs and began her personal transformation. Sarah is now living her dream life as a nomadic photographer, photographing couples and families throughout Canada and gets to...2021-10-1528 min
The PhotoCEO™ Podcast32. How Personal Relationships Impact Your Business with Relationship Expert Keriann LongKeriann Long, Relationship Therapist and Coach, joins us for a conversation about how our past and current relationships impact how we show up in life and in business. We discuss attachment theory, how to set boundaries with yourself and others, and how to develop a secure attachment/relationships. All of these things affect how you show up in business and we could not be more excited about this conversation with Keriann. She is a wealth of knowledge and you will walk away from this episode with a transformed perspective on the importance of relationships and mindset in your business...2021-10-1248 min
The PhotoCEO™ Podcast31. Transform Imposter Syndrome & Book More ClientsThis case study episode features a past PhotoCEO student, Laura Schnitzler. She is a German photographer who started her business during the pandemic after she lost her job. She tells her story of how she transformed her fear, comparison, and imposter syndrome and how shifting her mindset has impacted how many bookings she has been able to get within her first year of business.
To follow Laura's beautiful work and support her growing photo business, you can find her here.
If you like what we have to say, or if this episode made you consider so...2021-10-0830 min
The PhotoCEO™ Podcast30. Discrimination & Diversity in the Wedding Industry with Jenna CaronTrigger Warning: Discrimination inside of the wedding industry is still going strong and most of the time it can be unintentional. So we dive into simple ways that you can be mindful in your language and make easy tweaks to show your stance on inclusivity, even if you haven't had a shoot with a LGBTQ+ person or couple yet. On the flipside, if the discrimination is active choice because of personal beliefs, we speak to the importance of your personal responsibility as a vendor to outwardly disclose on your website or social media that you only work with certain...2021-10-0534 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast29. Perfectionism Does NOT Lead to SuccessPerfectionism is not the badge of honour most of us have been taught that it is. As Elizabeth Gilbert once said, perfectionism is just fear in nice shoes.
At its core, it is a protection mechanism meant to keep us feeling safe and loved. But to really grow as a person and as a photographer, we need to examine how perfectionism is affecting how we show up each day. Does it actually serve you? We dive into some questions here that will help you evaluate this and discover more about yourself.
If...2021-09-2829 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast28. Do You Even Want to BE a Photographer?So you identify as a photographer....but do you actually still want to be one? It's a tough question to ask yourself when you have put so much time and energy into turning a dream into a reality. But if you never ask yourself this and evaluate it, you may be missing out on something that is even more meaningful to you. Do you actually want to be working every weekend? Do you want a revolving door of clients? Do you want to manage a team of editors or edit for hours yourself? Do you want to be on...2021-09-2136 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast27. This is the Most Powerful Trait You Can Have as a PhotographerIf you like what we have to say, help us reach our mission to impact 100,000 photographers upgrade their mindset and grow their photography business in a crowded market. You can do this by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts here : https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-photoceo-podcast/id1556087605 and by sharing our podcast episodes on your Instagram stories and tagging us!2021-09-1428 minThe PhotoCEO™ Podcast26. Acting like an Employee in Your Photo BusinessMost photographers are acting like employees in their businesses. That included both of us. We ask some tough questions in this episode to see if you are as well and provide a few ways that you can correct that if you choose to. We want you to be able to grow your business in a way that it doesn't require your assistance 24/7. You're in business to RUN your business, not to let it run you.
If you like what we have to say, help us reach our mission to impact 100,000 photographers upgrade their mindset and grow their...2021-09-0726 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 25: Season ONE Finale!That's a wrap on season one folks! In this episode Megan and I talk about the last 7 months of being in business, our most memorable episodes, launching our first group coaching program called The PhotoCEO Method, and what to expect from us in the future.
Season Two is laughing.... I mean launching September 7th! Technology mishaps or not, we will be bringing you SO much goodness so mark your calendars.
In the meantime, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts using the link below and share with your photographer BFF so that you can help us reach our mission...2021-07-0643 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 24: Getting out of your comfort zone with Mariana JiminezListen to this weeks episode to learn how Mariana challenged herself to develop new skills as a photographer and get out of her comfort zone. You're sure to be inspired by this episode!2021-06-2934 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 23: Knowledge is NOT Power. USING Knowledge is Powerful.Listen in to learn how to implement what you're learning everyday. In this episode we give a quick update on what's happening in The PhotoCEO Method and then we dive deep into our best tips for how to implement what you are learning everyday, whether that's through books, podcasts, blogs, etc. Obtaining knowledge for knowledge-sake is NOT powerful. In fact, it can be downright harmful when you aren't applying the powerful things you're learning. So knowledge is NOT power - USING the knowledge that you obtain is what's powerful. And it can be surprisingly easy to do!
2021-06-2232 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 22: You Don't Have to Stay Stuck in OverwhelmThis is a recording from our Tuesday Instagram Live. We share some amazing information here, but it is up to you to be open to receiving it and maaaybe feeling slightly uncomfortable with this powerful concept at first.
2021-06-1542 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 21: How to speak to your clients online with Natalie GatesCopywriting for Photographers with Natalie Gates2021-06-0832 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 20: Our best tips for how to travel with your photo business and make moneyWith travel restrictions opening up soon, this episode will guide you on how to travel and make money in your photo business. In this episode we discuss forward marketing, booking clients online in different locations, legalities in Canada for working in different cities and national parks (this can also be applied to your country as well if you're outside of Canada but you'd have to look into the specifics), and different ways you can go about charging clients for work while you travel. If you liked this episode, we would love if you could leave us a 5 star review...2021-06-0121 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 19: Getting ghosted by clients? Here's what you can do about it.Getting ghosted by clients can be a good thing. Are you thinking, "did they really just say that?" Yep. Listen to this week's episode to learn why.2021-05-2513 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 18: Your camera won't build your dream photo business. Here is what will.So you want to live your dream life, with an income that sustains you and lets you work from home and travel or maybe be a stay at home mom? We'll let you in on a secret..
To claim that kind of time and financial freedom... consistency, structure and productivity will be one of the major keys. As unsexy as it sounds, building those habits in your business is what will let you have all of those things.2021-05-1825 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 17 - Photography etiquette when you're getting inspiration from other photographer's images with The PinckardsAdventure elopement photographers Dan and Laura Pinckard join us on the podcast today to tell us their story on how they got started in photography. They tell us about their creative process from forming a new creative idea to creating the actual image. They also touch on how important the client/photographer relationship is, and how that must take priority over creativity sometimes. They tell us how they balance expressing their creativity in their sessions with also being mindful of what their clients actually want from them. A large part of the conversation also speaks to the different levels...2021-05-1139 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 16 - Paving Your Own Path as a Photographer with Le'Saundra PhotographyThis is a recorded coaching call between Megan and Le'Saundra (@lesaundraphotography on Instagram). In this episode, Megan and Le'Saundra dig deep into building relationships with clients, with other photographers, and how to pave your own path as a photographer when you're starting your business in a new place. Le'Saundra is a mom, a military wife and has a heart of gold. 2021-05-0443 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 15 - You ONLY need 100 followers to grow your photo businessThis is a recorded coaching call with the lovely Des from Love Notes Photography.2021-04-3039 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 14 - Curing Procrastination and Distraction with ADHD Coach AnnMarie EspinaIn today's episode we talk in depth on how to ditch procrastination and distraction, what causes us to get into those unproductive and self-sabotage states, and how to break free from it so that you can build the photo business of your dreams. AnnMarie Espina is a world class ADHD Transformational Coach for High Achievers and Entrepreneurs currently based out of Vancouver, B.C. She worked in the creative space as a kitchen designer before becoming a coach and works with a number of creatives in her coaching business. In this episode, she gives us her BEST tips to ditch...2021-04-2731 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 13 - The Art of Saying No to Potential ClientsIn this episode we give you an exact script to follow when you feel that a client is not a good fit for you!
Want to join our FREE PhotoCEO Masterclass? Learn how to book more clients, get your time back, and claim the financial freedom that you have been searching for. Sign up at www.photobusinessdesign.com/masterclass.2021-04-2021 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 12 - BONUS - How to increase your prices without losing clients with Ripley Crawford PhotographyYou probably need to increase your prices. Here is how to do that without losing clients. This episode is a recording of a coaching call between Fredrika and Ripley from Ripley Crawford Photography. Since this recording, Ripley has experimented with increasing her prices and started booking clients at more than 2x her original price point. Modify these strategies to fit your business and start earning more, working less and create a bright and sustainable future!
Want to join our FREE PhotoCEO Masterclass? It's happening on May 5th & 6th, 2021!
In our class, "It's not about the...2021-04-1632 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 11 - Is victim mentality holding you back in your photo business?Mental Health Trigger Warning on this episode. We are sharing the thoughts and beliefs that we personally hold here, in addition to what has worked for us regarding mental health and victim mentality, but we also understand and are sensitive to others whose struggles are not easily overcome. We simply hope to expand the conversation on mental health from our perspective and share the self-empowerment techniques that have helped us, and may help you so that you may thrive in whatever you choose to do.
Want to join our FREE PhotoCEO Masterclass? Learn how to book more clients, get your t...2021-04-1344 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 10 - Why a gratitude practice is essential for growing and sustaining your photo businessWant to join our FREE PhotoCEO Masterclass? Learn how to book more clients, get your time back, and claim the financial freedom that you have been searching for in your photo business. Sign up at www.photobusinessdesign.com/masterclass.2021-04-0629 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 9 - Ideas to Book More Clients: A Coaching Call with Jessica from Rosey View PhotographyThis recording is a previous coaching call with Jessica from Rosey View Photography. We talk about how to find and book more clients, the role social media plays in growing your business, and reframing the common photography phrase "I'd do this for free if i could."2021-03-3039 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 8 - If you want to stand out in the photo industry, do this.There are so many gems in this episode!2021-03-2319 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 7 - Pricing and Valuing Yourself as a PhotographerPrice and value are two separate things, but we talk about the relationship between the two in this powerful discussion. In this episode we discuss the considerations you need to make to price your packages appropriately while also empowering our listeners to value what they bring to the table as a photographer, no matter what stage they are in so that they aren't taken advantage of or lose money as they build their businesses.2021-03-1624 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 6 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a PhotographerThis episode is jam - PACKED with information on how to overcome imposter syndrome. You're going to want to save this episode and listen to it again and again to really get the full value out of it! If you like this episode, let us know in our DM's on Insta or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. 2021-03-0928 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 5 - Your number of followers doesn't really matterIn this episode we talk about why your number of followers doesn't matter and what does - your level of engagement. We tell you how to calculate your engagement percentage and give you some strategies for growing a dedicated audience on your instagram and why a passive audience is a detriment to your account and prevents clients from finding you. 2021-03-0218 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 4 - Listening to your intuition is the quickest way to stand out in the photo industryIn this episode we give you an exercise to play with so that you can learn how to start listening to your intuition. It may seem a bit silly, but try it!
We also talk about why it's important that you follow your inner guidance/intuition and not try to consciously reason your way out/into something that doesn't feel right for you.
We give examples of how using intuition in our own businesses have helped us separate ourselves and stand out from the crowd, and I let you in on a secret process of...2021-02-2828 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 3 - 5 things you need to turn your photo hobby into a businessThis episode was inspired by an Instagram follower. We give you 5 fairly simple and actionable items to turn your photo hobby into a business. Follow us on instagram @photobusinessdesign2021-02-2815 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 2 - Dealing with loneliness as a photographerThis episode was recorded during the week of Bell Let's Talk, a mental health awareness initiative in Canada. We discuss loneliness and how we as photographers deal with this and overcome this common experience as solopreneurs.2021-02-2825 minThe PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 1 - 5 differences between being a photographer and being a PhotoCEO™This is the beginning of The PhotoCEO™ Podcast. In this episode we discuss the 5 pillars to being a PhotoCEO. They are High Integrity, Intention, Intuition, Kindness and Empowered Action.2021-02-2816 min