Which CRM is Right For You?
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… and again… and again… You HAVE to have a functioning and efficient CRM to grow and scale your business. Now how you use the CRM may be different depending on the way you run your business, but not having one is not an option....
Pinterest Strategies for Photographers with Kyrsten Ashlay
Pinterest is a platform that you have to have for your business. Why? Because if you’re planning to be in business for years to come, then you need to be found. Kyrsten Ashlay is a wedding photographer and Pinterest guru who has used the platform to seamlessly move...
How to Set and Stick To Your Boundaries
Boundaries are some of the most important things in your business. Nothing will ruin a good working relationship faster than someone stepping over or through your boundaries. How do you make sure that you’ve properly established your boundaries and then enforce...
Why Follow for Follows Don’t Work and What to Do Instead
Have you ever seen those posts in large Facebook groups asking to follow each other on Instagram? Seems like a great idea right? You boost your follower count and show Instagram that you’re an active user. All I can say is… stop! I know that this is an unpopular...
The Dos & Don’ts of Finances for Photographers with Katelyn Magnuson
It doesn’t matter if you like numbers or not, as a business owner you have to understand your money. Katelyn Magnuson is the freelance CFO and knows how to help you work through your numbers to reach your goals. Katelyn spent her 20s moving through various roles...
Up-level Your Client Experience
Giving your clients an amazing experience is one of the best ways to ensure repeat business. Think about it. Are you more likely to rebook with the same hairdresser over and over if she remembers your birthday? The same concept applies for your photography business....
Relationships Build Businesses
There’s really nothing else to say about it… but I will. When it comes down to it, the relationships that you grow and foster each and every day help you to thrive in this entrepreneurial world. As photographers there are several different relationships that you...
Social Media Marketing Tips for Photographers with Megan Breukelman
When you think social media marketing… what comes to mind? If your first thought is to run away screaming… then you’ve obviously never talked with Megan Breukelman. She is a social media marketing guru on top of running her own successful photography business and is...
How I’m Running My Business on 40% of the Time I’m Used to Having
The Covid-19 pandemic is still going strong and as such I’ve had to completely revamp my workflow and processes. I’m sharing the strategy I’m using to get a full day’s work in with 40% less time than normal. You may or may not know this, but I have a VERY active two...
10 Tips for Your Business During COVID-19
Get ready to learn my top ten tips to move your business forward so you will come out on the other side of this pandemic ready to go. I’m touching on some mindset tips, productivity tips, and ways you can uplevel your skills until you get to start using them...
The Importance of Education as You Grow Your Photography Business with Joy Michelle
Do you believe it’s possible to go from being a graphic designer to a booked out wedding photographer in eighteen months? Listen to my guest, Joy Michelle, and I chat about how she did it, the importance of branding, and much more on this episode. Joy is an intimate...
How to Move From Corporate to Entrepreneurship with Jodie Brim
Leaving a corporate career is never easy, but Jodie Brim is here to discuss how she made the transition successfully. She is an amazing photographer and shares how she plans her year, why Dubsado is her go-to tool of choice, and the things you should consider as...
Why You Need a CRM
Wondering what a CRM is and why you need one? I’m sharing all the benefits of using client relationship management (CRM) software and why I believe it’s a must for running a successful business. I am the owner of Success Beyond The Lens, a business management...
Branding for Tomorrow with Katie Saunders
“You are never building the brand for where you stand today,” Katie Saunders How secure is your position in the market, and what is your core message? Listen as my guest, Katie Saunders, and I discuss this and more. Katie is a brand designer and strategist who...
Boundaries Create Successful Businesses
As new business owners, we don't think about boundaries. We will work for whoever will give us money doing, almost, whatever that client needs from us. We work night and day, we're available on Facebook messenger, Instagram DMs, email, Voxer, and carrier pigeon. There...