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Photographers for People and Planet - The Podcast Following Trends & How That Can Hurt Your Business Longevity with Steph ZakasIn this episode I chat with my good friend and fellow elopement photographer & coach Steph Zakas. We chat about trends within the wedding photography industry, and how they can leave many photographers confused and unsatisfied with their businesses. ---- Connect with Steph: Steph Zakas Coaching Zakas Photography

2024-12-171h 13

Expat Focus Expat Life In IcelandHave you ever visited a city or a country and just known deep down that it's where you were meant to be? This is what Steph Zakas experienced on her first visit from the USA to Iceland, and it's the reason why she's living in the country today. Steph Zakas is a true slashie - she's a coach, advisor, consultant, and photographer. In this chat, you'll find out how she made Iceland her home, what it's like to live in a country of such extreme contrasts (so much darkness in winter and a sun that never sets...

2024-08-2652 min

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning 278. How to Quiet the ‘Shoulds’ and Build Your Business Your Way, with Steph ZakasBack when I was starting my planning business in 2010, things were a lot different than today. Community over competition wasn’t a thing. Instagram wasn’t a thing yet. TikTok obviously wasn’t around. Podcasts weren’t around. And you know what else hadn’t taken off yet? The coaching boom.Back then, we didn’t have wedding pros telling us what they had done to grow their businesses, which was a challenge because we had to learn from failing.But now, you have sooooo many voices to choose from, and so many different opi...

2024-07-0354 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 45- (pt6) Alchemy Essentials for Higher Paying Bookings & Carving Out Your Own Market- part 6: After The YesThis is it, we made it! Part 6 of the 6-part mini-workshop Alchemy Essentials. This is the final layer to really bring it all home and put the magic touches on your experience to wow and dazzle. I'm talking about going beyond the welcome gift and .pdf guide. Part 6: After The Yes. AND TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ENROLL IN THE HIGH-END ALCHEMY 1:1 COACHING PROGRAM! Very few spots are left, I can’t wait to dive in with you! (Now is the time to snag High-EndAlchemy with the special ticket to jo...

2024-04-0520 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 44- (pt5) Alchemy Essentials for Higher Paying Bookings & Carving Out Your Own Market- part 5: High-End Sales SorceryPart 5 of the 6-part mini-workshop- Alchemy Elements for higher paying bookings and carving out your own market in the industry is Marketing Magic. High-End sales are different than selling in the low range. Listen in to hear the top 3 mistakes I see in the sales process, how your internal landscape could effect your sales outcome, and what high-end buyers look for instead. PS- Doors close TOMORROW for High-End Alchemy- now a unique and awesome 1:1 container! Very few spots are left, I can’t wait to dive in with you! ⁠https://www.step...

2024-04-0422 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 43- (pt4) Alchemy Essentials for Higher Paying Bookings & Carving Out Your Own Market- part 4: Marketing MagicThe next part of your Alchemy Elements for higher paying bookings and carving out your own market in the industry is Marketing Magic. This is part 4 in the 6 part audio mini-workshop Alchemy Elements! What's your marketing magic? PS- Doors close on Friday for High-End Alchemy- now a unique and awesome 1:1 container! Very few spots are left, I can’t wait to dive in with you! https://www.stephzakas.com/high-end-alchemy Want to book a quick 15-minute video chat to ask me any questions about joining? https://calendly.co...

2024-04-0335 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 42- (pt3) Alchemy Essentials for Higher Paying Bookings & Carving Out Your Own Market- part 2: ExperiencePART 3 (OF 6) OF THE AUDIO MINI-COURSE- ALCHEMY ESSENTIALS: Experience (Listen to part 1 & 2 before this if you haven't! EPISODES 40 & 41) I'm going a little rogue on these next few episodes. This 6-part mini-workshop for the 6 essential layers needed to move into the high-end market. Each episode builds on another layer of the 6 essentials needed to grow your business, carve out your own market, and move into high-end. This is the 2nd layer of the 6-part mini-workshop series: Alchemy Essentials. PS- HIGH-END ALCHEMY 7-WEEK GROUP COACHING CONTAINER IS NOW OPENNNNNN!! ...

2024-03-2831 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 41- (pt2) Alchemy Essentials for Higher Paying Bookings & Carving Out Your Own Market- part 2: Aligned ClientPART 2 (OF 6) OF THE AUDIO MINI-COURSE- ALCHEMY ESSENTIALS: Aligned Client (Listen to part 1 before this if you haven't! EPISODE 40) I'm going a little rogue on these next few episodes. This 6-part mini-workshop for the 6 essential layers needed to move into the high-end market. Each episode builds on another layer of the 6 essentials needed to grow your business, carve out your own market, and move into high-end. This is the 2nd layer of the 6-part mini-workshop series: Alchemy Essentials. PS- HIGH-END ALCHEMY 7-WEEK GROUP COACHING CONTAINER IS NOW OPENNNNNN!!

2024-03-2720 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 40- (pt1) Alchemy Essentials for Higher Paying Bookings & Carving Out Your Own Market- part 1: Brand AlchemyPART 1 (OF 6) OF THE AUDIO MINI-COURSE- ALCHEMY ESSENTIALS I've been getting a lot of questions lately about what are the essentials of transitioning your creative service into high-end bookings. So, I'm going a little rogue on these next few episodes. I introduce to you this 6-part mini-workshop for the 6 essential layers needed to move into the high-end market. This is the first layer of the 6 part mini-workshop series: Alchemy Essentials. Referenced: Episode 38- 2024 Buyer Behavior PS- HIGH-END ALCHEMY 7-WEEK GROUP COACHING CONTAINER IS...

2024-03-2625 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 39- DO YOU NEED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE TO BOOK HIGH-END?This is a bit of a Steph moment, but, I'm hoping this helps you uncover what it takes to book at high-end, or book high-end of the industry roles. In this episode, I tackle a conversation I'm hoping to bring another perspective to creative-industry providers on whether or not you need industry experience to book high-end, and, whether it's true that high-paying clients ''aren't demanding''? PS- Join the High-End Alchemy™ waitlist here. https://www.stephzakas.com/high-end-alchemy

2024-02-2235 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 38- 2024 BUYER BEHAVIORThis podcast today is all about 2024 buyer behavior changes and the 5 things that I've seen with a tidal wave shift for creative entrepreneurs & performance artists or athletes wanting to focus on personal branding and creating raving fans. Last year was the crescendo of the wave, I would say, and there's no turning back from here. So it has changed. It has shifted. People are buying differently. This podcast is from the lens of a creative entrepreneur, however, if you are not an entrepreneur (yet) and are in the performing arts space and multi-hyphenate talents.

2024-02-0837 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 37- MAKING 2024 MY LIGHTEST YEAR, YETHas 2023 felt a bit more challenging on your business than previous years, potentially a bit heavy personally or in your business day-to-day tasks? I've found myself this year experimenting a lot, holding a lot of really heavy weight on my shoulders, and in a position veering away from my ultimate vision and goals. In this podcast, I talk about the insights I've had in 2023 and how I am deciding to move in 2024, which I am dubbing my ''Lightest Year Yet'' and how you can release pressures and strip away to make your 2024 your lightest year, yet. CATCH THE FREE WORKSHOP...

2023-12-0839 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 36- YOUR CLIENT EXPERIENCE STARTS WITH COMMUNICATIONAre you getting messages from your clients that you feel like are rushing you, overstepping boundaries, or anything else sticky? I have seen a post being shared online about a client who messaged a photographer in a way the photographer felt some type of way about. In this episode, which is a potentially unpopular opinion, I go over how this is not and has never been my reality with my clients, and here's why. PS- Want to join the High-End Alchemy waitlist to transition your business into high-end experiences? Doors...

2023-12-0126 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 35- THE MISSING STRATEGYWe have strategies for everything to grow our business or careers. We have a marketing strategy, sales strategy, content creation strategy, and a strategy to get leads into booked clients. But this is the strategy you're more than likely missing that will support every other strategy you are already doing. PS- WANT TO CHECK OUT THE 48 HOUR BLACK MONDAY SALE? Sale starts 12:01am GMT on MONDAY, NOV 20th. (That's 1min after midnight Sunday night, GMT. If you're in EST it will be 7:01p SUNDAY) https://www.stephzakas.com/sale

2023-11-1915 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 34- NOT BEING MADE TO FIT INIn this week's episode of "Your Next Breakthrough," I opened up about my journey of self-discovery and realignment to my unique energy makeup. I share my experience of not fitting into traditional business models and how exploring other ways to do things has led to me figuring out what needed to change- which was to truly embrace that the way I function is just not how the world is set up. Some of this is relative to my Human Design chart being a Splenic Manifestor 3/5, but, if you don't know anything about Human Design, this episode should still inspire you...

2023-11-1034 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 33- 3 REASONS WHY MARKETING FEELS SO HARDWelcome back to Your Next Breakthrough with Steph Zakas, the podcast that dives deep into personal and professional growth for creative business owners and high-profile professionals with me- a mindset wizard and breakthrough coach. In this episode, we'll be exploring the reasons why marketing feels so hard for you right now. Inspired by a meme and a recent coaching session with a photographer, we'll delve into the common strategies that may not work for everyone and the importance of brand alignment in marketing. We'll also discuss the key elements necessary for successful marketing, including a solid brand identity, understanding your...

2023-10-2723 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 32- ALCHEMIZE YOUR WEIRD is now- YOUR NEXT BREAKTHROUGHSomething is evolving, things are expanding, as is the nature of development and experimentation in life. Tune in to hear about this epic new direction to help you, even more, find your step ladder of breakthrough after breakthrough and master your electric meatball for success. You're only one breakthrough away from your next big thing and I'm excited to be a piece of the puzzle for you to get there. Introducing- Your Next Breakthrough PS- Want to be a guest on the podcast and talk about a breakthrough you had that was profound in your life or business? You can...

2023-10-2024 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 31- 3 SIMPLE SALES CONSULT TWEAKSHow to have consults that convert into a sale seems to be one of the biggest sticky points for my clients. In this episode, I go over 3 simple tweaks you can make in your consult process to convert more leads into clients. Want to grab your spot to the 2024 ACTIVATE™ Group Iceland Retreat? https://www.stephzakas.com/iceland-retreat Want to join the group program, High-End Alchemy™ when the doors open? Join the waitlist to be the first to know and get any secret early-bird pricing offers. https://www.stephzakas.com/high-end-alchemy-waitlist

2023-10-0514 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 30- WHEN IS IT TIME TO RAISE YOUR PRICES FOR YOUR SERVICE?Today's episode is all about an ever-burning question ''when is it time to raise my prices for my service?'' and the 4 definitive signs to look for to raise your prices. I feel I took a totally against-the-grain approach as I've moved my way through business in the 18 years I've been in business. For anybody who is asking ''when is the right time for me to raise my prices for my service'', you probably get a plethora of different answers or advice which maybe puts you in confusion. Because you're like, ''well, how do I...

2023-09-2526 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 29- LOSING CLIENTS TO CHEAPER PRICESHave you been thinking you're losing clients to other people with cheaper prices? Are you thinking that people charging less are ruining the industry or taking away work from you? That you're losing out on clients because of the people around you way way undercharging what you think they should be charging? This episode is for you, and, it's a little spicy. + Want to grab daily Micro Sales Coaching for an entire year from me? Each day M-Th is a new episode dropped to help you with your sales in 5min...

2023-09-0611 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 28- WHEN IS IT TIME TO BREAK OUT OF THE STATUS QUO?How to know when it's time to break out of the status quo and if dipping your toes in the wonderful world of 'doing whatever the F you want' is right for you? In this episode, I take a little deep dive into how one of my coaching clients went from $0 to consistent $20,000 months, because, we did not do anything you might be feeling like you 'need' to do but don't want to. Interested in hopping into the daily private Micro Audio Money Coaching podcast- 5MIN MONEY™ to listen in on the ''6-Figures, Simplified'' series on it's way? You ca...

2023-08-3122 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 27- SEO, ADHD, AND RANDOM MARKETING THINGS WITH DYLAN HOWELL FROM FUEL YOUR PHOTOSIn this conversation, I had the honor to talk to Dylan Howell of the one and only Fuel Your Photos- the SEO experts for photographers and creatives. In this conversation we talk about SEO, search optimization, marketing, a little bit of sales, working with ADHD, and so much more. - If you want to check out their membership (which I 100% back and recommend) you can get it here: https://www.fuelyourphotos.com/membership/?ref=59&campaign=StephZakas (This link is an affiliate link and I may receive payment. I am only an affiliate because I back this product 100%) ...

2023-08-2453 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 26- STUCK IN THE MIDDLE?This is for if you're feeling stuck as you're trying to ascend into your next level. Want to join a 2024 Retreat here in Iceland? Early bird special & pricing ends tomorrow. INFO TO JOIN HERE- https://www.stephzakas.com/iceland-retreat

2023-08-1027 min

How You Pictured It ADHD and Entrepreneurship with Steph ZakasIn this episode, we dive into the intersection between ADHD and entrepreneurship with our guest, Steph Zakas. Steph is a success mindset coach + alignment business mentor for photographers and creatives as well as an Elopement photographer. Join us as Steph and I share insights and experiences navigating the challenges and the strengths that come with ADHD while building a successful business.Topics covered:- Prioritizing tasks- Planning and goal-setting strategies for entrepreneurs- Tools and systems used to manage tasks and workflows-Benefits of ADHD

2023-07-2054 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 25- G.O.A.T THOUGHTSHave you been wanting to be the GOAT of your industry, or maybe how you can be the GOAT in your market? In this episode, you'll learn what you and Shaun White can have in common and decide ''but I don't have to''. Want to learn more about working with me? https://www.stephzakas.com/more

2023-07-0613 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 24- LEVERAGING WORKFLOWS FOR YOUR WEIRD WITH SCOTT FROM IMAGEN.AIThis episode is all about working with your weird while leveraging AI and workflows with Scott from Imagen.AI Scott hosts Imagen's Workflows podcast, where they delve deep into the creative process and explore the nuances of photography, business, and personal growth with each guest specifically to spotlight workflow strategies with proven effect. He’s a professional photographer specializing in portrait and landscape photography and has spent countless hours teaching in-person photography workshops, virtual webinars, and online courses. He's also the author of multiple books on photography, providing invaluable insights to those eager to hone thei...

2023-06-2949 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 23- 7 INSIGHTS FROM A $100K MONTHOn this episode of Alchemize Your Weird, I dive into 7 insights from my business milestone- a $100,000 month without implementing any new marketing or sales techniques or strategies. In this episode, I talk about creating clients actively and opening up your "money portals", expanding your beliefs, creating clientele, rewiring your self-concept, and staying mindful of self-sabotage behaviors. Join me in exploring these 7 insights and see how you can do this, too. Want 25 Ways to Market Without Social Media (perfect for introverts!)- Get it here! https://www.stephzakas.com/25-introvert-marketing-freebie Curious about working together? https://www.stephzakas.com/more (Caveat: I...

2023-06-2318 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 22- SELF CONFIDENCE & ITS IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE AND BUSINESS with Laura Payne-StanleyYour confidence is your power, and, it impacts every aspect of your life and business. In today's episode, I have special guest Laura Payne-Stanley and we talk all about self-confidence, what if you don't feel confident, and how to find your confidence in situations where you wish you had more. Laura is a TEDx Speaker, Relationship Therapist, Mindset Coach, Entrepreneur, Wife with a forever curious mind. Laura Payne-Stanley takes her years of coaching exceptional entrepreneurs, millionaires, billionaires and self-made modern entrepreneurs, paired with her extensive qualifications including post-graduate degree, to help you achieve your dream life. Laura has this wonderful...

2023-06-1655 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 21- BREAKING OUT OF THE MIDDLE-MARKET (& AT THE RETREAT)Breaking out of the middle market is not always the easiest task. Raising your pricing takes much more than just changing your pricing on your website and hoping for the best. In this episode, you will learn the 4 step process to breaking out of the middle market and why. You'll also learn how The Retreat Experience will help with all 4 steps of this process. If you want to join the Retreat, the doors close May 31st and the 5-week group coaching Money Mindset Accelerator starts June 1st before you head to Iceland. For only 4...

2023-05-2923 min

The SEO for Photographers Podcast Interview with Steph ZakasSteph ranks #1 for “Iceland Elopement Photographer”, but her marketing and digital marketing is so much more than that! She’s a Master Coach, Sales Expert, Photographer, and Podcast Host. Check out her free guide “25 Ways to Market Your Business As An Introvert, without relying on social media”https://www.stephzakas.com/25-introvert-marketing-freebie and more info about her Iceland Retreathttps://www.stephzakas.com/iceland-retreat...

2023-05-2700 min

SEO for Photographers by Fuel Your Photos Episode 35 - Interview with Steph ZakasSteph ranks #1 for "Iceland Elopement Photographer", but her marketing and digital marketing is so much more than that! She's a Master Coach, Sales Expert, Photographer, and Podcast Host. Check out her free guide "25 Ways to Market Your Business As An Introvert, without relying on social media" https://www.stephzakas.com/25-introvert-marketing-freebie and more info about her Iceland Retreat https://www.stephzakas.com/iceland-retreat It's a 2-month experience starting with a group coaching micromind on June 1st to shift your money confidence and ending in a 3-day Adventure Retreat in Iceland J...

2023-05-2654 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 20- FINDING SUCCESS AS AN ENTREPRENEUR WITH ADHD & ASD with Mike ZawadzkiAre you an entrepreneur with ADHD and/or ASD and sometimes you feel like the way you naturally operate isn't 'good enough' to find success in your business? Well, do I have a treat for you. On today's episode, I have Mike from Mike Zawadzki Photography, where we talk all about finding success in your own way and forgetting about the rest. Mike has been photographing weddings for 10+ years and enjoys a technically challenging low-light situation or rainy day (sometimes) as much as he does a stunning once-in-a-lifetime sunset + sky. In a society where we are bombarded...

2023-05-1749 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 19- BUILDING AN ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS IN AN UNCONVENTIONAL LOCATION WITH CASSIn today's episode, I have a chat with Cass of Narrowleaf Photography all about creating a successful elopement photography business even if you live in a more unconventional location vs the 'big name' elopement spots like Colorado, California, the PNW, etc. If you're an elopement photographer or aspiring elopement photographer who doesn't live in one of the elopement hot spots and you keep holding the belief that you won't find success because of it, give this episode a listen. This is a really awesome conversation, even if you aren't trying to build an elopement brand but are wanting to grow...

2023-05-0956 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 18- IS RE-BRANDING AS A ‘LUXURY BRAND’ STOPPING YOU FROM MAKING MORE MONEY_So often I see weirdo creatives think they need to be a 'luxury brand' in order to raise their prices and make more money. So in this episode, we explore the idea of if re-branding into a 'luxury brand', or, trying to become a 'luxury brand persona' is actually stopping you from making the money you want. Want to figure out what your brand secret sauce is and be able to step into the next level you aspire to be? Come to Iceland July 17-19 for the Abundance Adventure Retreat that's all about becoming...

2023-04-2525 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 19- THIS 1 THING WILL GROW YOUR BUSINESSThis is the one thing that will grow your business further than anything else. Leave the stinky room. Want to grab one of the remaining tickets to The Abundance Adventure Retreat in Iceland? https://www.stephzakas.com/iceland-retreat

2023-04-1023 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 18- PROTECT YOUR MORNINGDo you feel run down before you even get to work? This podcast is for you ADHD and introvert creative entrepreneurs out there to set yourself up as best you can. If you want to join us at The Abundance Adventure Retreat here in Iceland, you can head here- https://www.stephzakas.com/iceland-retreat

2023-04-0609 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 17- UNCOOL & UNFILTERED 01- FRANK DISCUSSION ON MARKETING EDUCATION IN THE WEDDING & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES WITH CATToday's episode is a special one as I had a candid chat with Cat of The Entrepreneurial Expedition podcast with me in a collab episode. In this inaugural episode of the 'Uncool & Unfiltered- Frank Discussions' joint podcast, we are discussing marketing in the wedding & creative industries and some status quo marketing messaging we are ready to see fade away. This podcast is a great discussion for you, dear Weirdie, as the way to be marketed to should feel empowering instead of prying open insecurities that us 'outside of the mainstream' folks tend to have. Cat (Ekkelboom-White) is...

2023-03-291h 27

Photographers for People and Planet - The Podcast Uncool & Unfiltered #1 - Frank Discussions On Marketing Education In The Wedding & Creative Industries"Uncool & Unfiltered" is a podcast collaboration series between myself and my good friend Steph Zakas of Alchemize your Weird Podcast, where we get together for some frank and unfiltered discussions current topics from the wedding photography and creative industries that have caught our attention. As two successful elopement photographers who have always done things differently, and now certified coaches, we chat openly and honestly about the things that we are and are not loving about the industry. We're proud to have never been the "cool kids" in the industry, but we also know that...

2023-03-291h 29

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 16- MAKING SALES AS AN INTROVERTThis episode is for my introverts that want to be awesome at sales. Being an introvert in your sales can be a huge asset and I'm here to offer you some perspective shifts on why being an introvert in business is not a weakness. PS-Want to grab a freebie to help you market as an introvert? Sign up and grab this 25 Ways to Market Without Social Media freebie. PPS- Interested in joining the $5k ALCHEMIST group coaching program? Join the waitlist to be first notified when doors open next. PPPS-The Ad...

2023-03-2329 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 15- NOT ALL COURSES ARE GOOD FOR WEIRDOSIn this episode, we go over why blending in when you want to grow your business by being your authentically different, weird self is counterintuitive. If you have tried some DIY courses and feel like something is just 'missing' in your business, this might be why. Interested in joining the next round of $5k ALCHEMIST? Jump on my email list by grabbing this 25 Ways to Market Without Social Media freebie to get notified when the doors will be opening next in 2023.

2023-02-2823 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 14- BREAKING INTO THE LUXURY MARKET (IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK)In this episode, we go over potentially shattering some world views, what is really important when it comes to creating premium experiences, and why you're probably coming at it from the wrong angle. Interested in joining the next round of High-End Alchemy™? Jump on my email list by grabbing this 25 Ways to Market Without Social Media freebie to get notified when the doors will be opening next in 2023. Looking for 1:1 private coaching support to transform your mindset, learn elevated skills, and expand your business and life past what you even thought possible? Schedule your consult here with me to see ho...

2023-02-1417 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 13- 5 REASONS YOUR LEADS ARE GHOSTING YOUHey, Weirdies welcome back to Alchemize Your Weird podcast, where I, Steph Zakas, help creatives hit their first $5,000 months or multi-six figures a year using my proven framework to stay weird and make more money through premium services. As a Master Coach, an American expat in Iceland, and premium-sales expert I'm here to show you that your weird is your best business asset. In today's podcast, we go over 5 reasons why you're getting ghosted and 3 actionable steps to take after you listen to help. Want to hop on the $5k Alchemist Waitlist? Jump onto my...

2023-02-0523 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 12- HOW YOUR MARKETING NEEDS TO CHANGE FOR 2023In today's podcast, we talk about how your marketing in 2023 needs to change because I have had many conversations on this and seen many posts about this in groups- and I'm here to tell you that consistency isn't king anymore and what you need to do instead. Want to join the $5k ALCHEMIST™ program? New 6-month payment plan is available! Doors close on January 29th and kickoff is on January 30th! Looking for ways to market without using social media? I got you, for free! Sign up here!

2023-01-2519 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 11- 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE MONEY AS A PREMIUM SERVICE (AND MISTAKES TO AVOID)- PT 3Here is part 3 of my 3-step process on how to make money in your business with clients you love- selling your unique solution. In this episode, I will go over common mistakes seen in this step for you to avoid. And, doors to $5k ALCHEMIST™ are now OPEN! Doors close Jan 29th and the 6-week live program starts on January 30th! For my weirdies listening, use code WEIRDO at check out of the single payment plan to get $300 off. https://www.stephzakas.com/5k-alchemist You can sign up for the 3-da...

2023-01-2024 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 10- 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE MONEY AS A PREMIUM SERVICE (AND MISTAKES TO AVOID)- PT 2Here is part 2 of my 3-step process on how to make money in your business with clients you love- being seen by your aligned clients. In this episode, I will go over common mistakes seen in this step for you to avoid. And, doors to $5k ALCHEMIST™ are now OPEN! Doors close Jan 29th and the 6-week live program starts on January 30th! For my weirdies listening, use code WEIRDO at check out of the single payment plan to get $300 off. https://www.stephzakas.com/5k-alchemist You can sign up for...

2023-01-2023 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 09- 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE MONEY AS A PREMIUM SERVICE- PT 1Hey, weirdies welcome back to the AlchemizeYour Weird™ Podcast, where I, expansion master coach and sales expert Steph Zakas, will help you Alchemize Your Weird™ into your business so you can make more money and have a business you feel amazing in. On today's episode, we're going to talk about my three-part framework to make more money by alchemizing your weird into your business. Join the Premium Sales Sorcery™ Series Jan 16-18, 2023

2023-01-1317 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 08- MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR INVESTMENTSWelcome back, weirdos. So on today's podcast with me, Steph Zakas, master coach mindset wizard, money whisper, and brand alchemist. I'm going to talk to you today about making the most of your business investments. This time of year is when a lot of people in the business world tend to invest in their businesses. So how can you make maximize your ROI with your investments? It all comes down to how you approach them. Want 25 ways to market as an introvert for free?

2022-12-2215 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 07- WHY ALCHEMIZE YOUR WEIRDSo you may have noticed a little bit of a change since the last time you were here. I've decided to once again, Final. That's it. Change the name of this podcast. It's been a journey for me to really nail down the podcast name, podcast purpose. Because whenever you're trying to think of purpose and mission, it takes a minute. So I changed the name of this podcast to Alchemize Your Weird, because the way that I, as a coach, help people with their business, is 100% teaching them from a space of being proud in their weird. The...

2022-12-2215 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 06- ChatGPT/ AI WRITTING TOOLS AS A PHOTOGRAPHER, CREATIVE, OR ADHD BRAINS.Welcome back to the Alchemy of Rise (NOW: Alchemize Your Weird) podcast. This is a space meant to help unconventional, subculture creatives feel like they are seen, heard, and not the only ones who like to frolic outside of the mainstream together. We will talk about all of the things that will help you rise to your wildest success. So let's rise up and out of the mainstream norm to create the bravery, to just be ourselves. I I'm your host, Steph Zakas- a certified master coach mindset wizard, brand alchemist, and money whisper. I've been an...

2022-12-1621 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 05- HOW I WENT FROM A BASIC SERVICE TO A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE FOR ALIGNED CLIENTSWelcome back to Alchemy of Rise podcast. I'm here to bring you a little bit of a story. So in today's episode, we're going to talk about how I went from a $1,500 basic photography service to a $15,000 plus premium and non-mainstream experience for my aligned clients. So first let me tell you a little story about the moment I changed, literally everything in my life and my business. looking to elevate your marketing as an introvert? Here's a freebie!

2022-12-0914 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 04- WHO DO YOU BELEIVE YOU ARE?On today's episode, I want to talk to you about a potent, but transformational perception shift. This shift helps my coaching clients really transform their businesses. I've had clients who took on this thought and gone from charging only $2,500 for their service to believing who the fck they are and creating $20,000 experiences for their aligned clients. I have coaching clients who have taken this potent thought and taken their brands from being drowned out in the sea of their market to completely booked out, traveling for destination work and breaking past the $100,000 mark, multiple y...

2022-12-0905 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 03- JUNK THE GUNKHey friends. Welcome back to another episode of the Alchemy of Rise podcast. It's me Steph Zakas. And I'm here to give you another episode of awesome. So today's episode is Junk the Gunk. Does it seem like sometimes you're running full force in your business, but it feels like you have this big bungee cord attached to you? Not allowing you to make much forward motion? You're probably stuck in the gunk, my friend. Want 25 ways to market without using social media freebie?

2022-12-0907 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas 02: WHO TF IS STEPH ZAKAS PTIIYou know when someone asks you 'who are you' and you're kinda like 'oh F, who AM I??' That's what the last episode was. So, here is a little more now that we are becoming friends. use your story to inspire others. Want 25 ways to market your business without using social media?

2022-12-0911 min

Your Next Breakthrough- with Steph Zakas Who the F Is Steph ZakasWelcome back, friend! In this episode I'm going to answer what you may or may not be thinking: ''who the F is Steph Zakas?'' and wondering what this podcast is about. This is a quick 30,000 ft overview to get a little taste. I’m a master transformation coach for creatives, and an American in Iceland. I have worked as a photographer for 16yrs with a long winding journey. I mean, that’s before social media and really before most industry digital magazines came out right. And now I am a certified master coach, and a bo...

2022-10-2004 min

Wielding Legacy Steph Zakas - Trust in YourselfWelcome to today’s Wielding Legacy episode, where I discuss Legacy with someone who's a rebel, an anarchist - someone who has achieved so much in her life; success coach and creative Steph Zakas. Find out in this episode about trusting in yourself, and trusting your gut instinct, and how to use this energy to create your legacy. -----------------------For more information on Legacy, ways to work with me and all the other episodes from Wielding Legacy, go to laurapaynestanley.com/legacy If you are interested in immersing yourself in your busin...

2022-08-0935 min

Archipelago Photography Podcast Episode 30 - Steph Zakas InterviewSteph Zakas is an adventure elopement photographer living in Iceland and a business coach for high achieving entrepreneurs. She turned $300 in saved barista tips into a multi-six figure photography company and broke all the rules along the way. In this interview, we chat about her journey in photography, from her beginnings in Ohio and the path that took her to Iceland. We'll discuss what life is like for her as an adventure wedding photographer, her unique approach to working with clients, and how she sets herself apart in a competitive market. COACHING & EDUCATION SITE: https://www.bossitbrave.com/ COURSES FOR...

2021-02-2836 min