Latest Photographysales Podcast Episodes
#189: Thinking about Pausing Your Business Until the New Year? Do This First.
Worth Every Penny Joycast - December 11, 2023 20:46 - 14 minutesDid you know December is the most important month for a portrait photographer? No joke - from tax deductions to LOTS of people spending money, this is the peak season for photographers. So it’s wild to me some portrait photographers pause their business until the New Year. I get that th...
#188: This Maternity & Newborn Photographer Got Halfway to Her $100k Goal for the Year In Just 4 Months.
Worth Every Penny Joycast - December 05, 2023 02:53 - 15 minutesI like money. I bet you do, too. But money ISN’T why we do what we do as photographers! For me and my student Jenn (and probably you, too) being a photography business owner is about having plenty of time for our families while still contributing to the family budget! So when Jenn st...
#187: Does Wall Artwork Serve Your Clients? An Interview With My First $1,000 Client from 21 Years Ago!
Worth Every Penny Joycast - November 28, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutesToday, I’m interviewing my very first boutique client, Julie - YES, THE JULIE!!! who invested over $1,800 on artwork of her daughter 21 years ago! You’ve probably heard me talk about my Julie if you’ve been around my community for a bit. Before Julie, my largest order had been teeny tiny. But ...
#186: How Maegan Took My Free List of 77 Ways to Make Money and Made $4,480 in 7 Days!
Worth Every Penny Joycast - November 21, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutesDo you ever find yourself saying, “I have no idea how to make this happen?” Yep - that was Meagan. If you need a re-encouraging story that will remind you why you should never give up, you’re going to want to listen to Meagan’s story. Grab a cup of tea, and let’s fill your inspiration tank...
#185: How 4 Clients Paid Tabitha $23,000 and Freed Her from the Day Job Grind!
Worth Every Penny Joycast - November 14, 2023 16:08 - 31 minutesDo you ever think , “I’m too new a photographer to charge more” or “there’s no way people will pay more for my photography?” Tabitha Henderson was letting these EXACT thoughts keep her stuck in a photography business that was going NOWHERE. If this is you, make sure you listen now for a big o...
#184: One Conversation Starter Framework I Use to Talk to Anyone, Anytime
Worth Every Penny Joycast - November 07, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutesAre you a business owner and an introvert? Do you wish someone could just map out the exact formula for a conversation? Talking to strangers can feel overwhelming. That’s because you don’t know where to start these conversations. Today, I share exactly how. Hit play now, and I’ll give you th...
#183: 4 Things I Obsess Over for Every Client Session
Worth Every Penny Joycast - October 31, 2023 22:18 - 14 minutesAre you the type to drive yourself crazy obsessing over EVERY LITTLE DETAIL of your photography sessions? It can make you feel crazypants… I get it! You want everything to be awesome, right? I can be super obsessive over my photography sessions, too, because I want to give my clients a white...
#182: This Wedding Photographer Transitioned to Portraits & Did $10k From ONE Marketing Activity
Worth Every Penny Joycast - October 24, 2023 15:30 - 17 minutesThe Fosses felt like they couldn’t squeeze another drop of money out of the time they had to put into their photography business. This husband-and-wife wedding photography team was maxxed out. With two babies at home they COULD NOT squeeze another minute out of their busy schedules (and did...
#181: How I Schedule a Busy Week in my Photography Business for Maximum Productivity
Worth Every Penny Joycast - October 17, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutesAre you struggling with a HUGE photography business decision? Like whether to get a studio, new gear or if you can afford to hire an employee? Deciding the right move is scary. I got you! The answer lies within your numbers. It's time to embrace them because, just like a handful of “draw 4”...
#180: How a Small Town Couple with 5 Kids Stopped Selling Digital Files & Had $12,620 in Photography Orders 53 Days Later
Worth Every Penny Joycast - October 10, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutesAre you considering closing your photography business? If you’re tired of doing everything you can to find clients, only to realize that the hours you’re spending aren’t worth what you’re getting paid, this episode is for you. Before you close down your photography business and start applyi...
#179: 5 Things You’ll Hear About Starting a Photography Business that I Call BS On
Worth Every Penny Joycast - October 03, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesMost of the common advice you’ll hear about starting a photography business is BS! Yet just like when I was pregnant with my twins, everyone and their mother wanted to give me some kind of advice. Did I want that advice? No. Was it good advice? Mostly no. Did it irritate me like poiso...
#178: This Hair & Make-Up Artist Started a Photography Business. Here's What Happened.
Worth Every Penny Joycast - September 26, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutesScared to leave your current career because you’re afraid you won’t make enough money as a photographer? It’s a valid point - the average photographer only makes $30K a year. Yikes! That’s exactly what my student Krystina, a hair and make up artist, feared when she started investigating th...
#177: The Unexpected Relationship Photographers Need When Growing a Photography Business
Worth Every Penny Joycast - September 19, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutesEver wonder if you should you build relationships with other photographers? Is it worth your time? Will it amp up your head trash and send your self-esteem on a downward spiral? Or worse yet, could it hurt your business in the long run? My take on these relationships is a bit untraditional. S...
#176: How I Schedule a Busy Week in my Photography Business for Maximum Productivity
Worth Every Penny Joycast - September 12, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutesStruggling to “get it all done?” The breakneck pace of running a photography business while caring for your family can feel impossible. Believe me, I know. I started my business with newborn twins at home and added baby number three a year later. I had to figure out a schedule that allowe...
#175: Do You Feel Like Growing Up Poor Has Held Your Photography Business Back? How Shelby Overcame Her Circumstances.
Worth Every Penny Joycast - September 05, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutesDo you really need a photography studio? Today, we talk about why you should NOT get a studio until you have done ONE very important thing. You’ll meet one of my students who took on the expense of a studio and what happened next. It's a tale of a really poor upbrining, with a dash of r...
#174: 9 Words You Can Use if a Client Stumps You With a Hard Question
Worth Every Penny Joycast - August 29, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesThere’s a dirty little trick your brain is playing that is holding you back. The crazy thing is that you don’t even realize that it’s happening! But I’ve seen it sabotage so many of my students that it’s time I shed some light on it. In today’s Joycast, I’ll share how the “What if…” game ...
#173: Can Mentoring Young People Help Grow Your Photography Business?
Worth Every Penny Joycast - August 22, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutesShould you hire an intern? What are the benefits of having young people in your company? Better yet, where do you find those “impressive youth,” and how do you convince them to work for you?! Today, I’ll share the four BIG benefits of mentoring that I bet you’ve never thought of before (I c...
#172: Can You Be a Stay at Home Mom & Make Enough Income from Photography? How One Mom Is Getting $5,000 Orders.
Worth Every Penny Joycast - August 15, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutesDo you ever feel like what’s the point? Between the grind of figuring out your photography business and taking care of all the things your kids need from you, it would be easier to put a swimsuit on a gorilla. Today, I met Janelle Krulicki, a stay-at-home mom who was spending an whopping 15 h...
#171: 73 Photographers Came To Nashville for Selling Summer Camp. Here Are Their Biggest Takeaways
Worth Every Penny Joycast - August 08, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutesHave you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall during someone else's photography session? You know - see what they do differently. Recently I had students in a real-life LIVE session and selling presentation, I gotta say, it made me a little nervous! AND things did NOT go as planned! But i...
#170: I Did a Session LIVE for My Students at Summer Camp: Here’s What Happened
Worth Every Penny Joycast - August 01, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutesWhat do you do in a photography session when one of the kiddos doesn’t want to participate? We’ve all been there! This exact thing happened to me LIVE in front of 73 of my Peak Performance students. During the session, I was thinking, okay, we've got a family of five. If everyone isn’t in...
#169: What's Possible For You If You Don't have a Photography Degree? Brandy Got a $4,000 Order
Worth Every Penny Joycast - July 25, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesFeel like you’re not a “real” photographer because you don’t have a photography degree? That’s exactly what kept my student Brandy Aldrich from embracing her long-term dream of being a photographer! “They told us in college that we needed a degree to back up our talent, so I thought if I w...
#168: The Universe Vs. You: How to Stay Super Strong When You're Being Pulled Down
Worth Every Penny Joycast - July 18, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes“Nobody will ever pay that much for photography.” “You’re not even a real photographer.” “You’ll never be able to run a photography business and raise kids, too.” Cutting, judgmental comments from your friends, spouse or even STRANGERS can really get you down. Especially when they are ab...
#167: I Bargained for a better price at an Art Fair. Here’s what happened.
Worth Every Penny Joycast - July 11, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutesThere’s nothing more terrifying than when someone asks you for a discount on your photography. Do you freeze? Stumble over your words, unsure what to say? Cave in and give them the discount on your photography? PHOTOGRAPHERS, WE DON’T HAVE TO DO THIS! The key is to be prepared when...
#166: Beating Imposter Syndrome: How Kim Wolfe Went from Charging $200 to a $4,400 Session!
Worth Every Penny Joycast - July 04, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutesDo you ever feel like every photographer in your market is out there doing great work and raking in clients… except for you? Despite having a photography degree from one of the best photography schools in the country, Kim struggled to make a full-time living doing what she loves. As impos...
#165: 6 Ways to Attract Awesome Photography Clients This Summer
Worth Every Penny Joycast - June 27, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutesYour kids are out of school, but does that mean your photography business has to be on vacation, too? NO! Here are 6 ways to attract awesome photography clients this summer while getting TONS of family time, too! Hit play now and I’ll show you how to get the MOST out of summer (for your ...
#164: How This Mom of 3 Sold $12,700 of Her Photography in 30 Days (While Working a Full-Time Job)
Worth Every Penny Joycast - June 20, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutesThey say it takes 10 years to be an overnight success, but Allie Cline proved “them” wrong! This self-proclaimed introvert and mom of 3 had just moved to a new town when she decided to join Boutique Breakthrough. So what did she do to get $12K in orders in her FIRST 30 DAYS in business??? ...
#163: How Leah Turned Her Photography Business Around When Nothing Was Working
Worth Every Penny Joycast - June 13, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutesDo you ever feel like despite trying EVERYTHING, your lack of clients means that you’re bad at marketing your photography business? My student Leah had the same fear. After years of several misses, her photography business had turned into something unfilling and draining. But then she trie...
#162: Attention Parents: Here's How to Navigate Summer In Your Photography Business
Worth Every Penny Joycast - June 06, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutesWhen the kids get out of school for summer break, it can really throw a wrench in your schedule as a photographer. How are you supposed to run your business, squeeze in sessions, all while caring for your little ones who are suddenly home 24/7? I’ve got three kids, and my family navigated th...
#161: How To Transition Into Photography While You’re Still Working a Day Job
Worth Every Penny Joycast - May 30, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutesWant to go ALL IN on your photography business, but feeling pressed for time between your current career and your family? Friend, I TOTALLY get it. And I have some good news for you… I rounded up a few simple rules that will help you maximize the time you do have so you can transition into...
#160: Curious How to Juggle a Full Time Job & a New Photography Business? Meet Shaina.
Worth Every Penny Joycast - May 23, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutesWant to give up your career to run a photography business? Working mom of 3 Shaina felt the same way… She wanted to do photography, but with a full-time job, three kids, two dogs, and a husband all needing her attention, she didn't know where to start. Hear how Shaina took the first step an...
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