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192: Marriage When You're Both Busy and Exhausted

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

What does a strong marriage look like for an entrepreneur? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my own experience of what marriage has looked like with the demands of owning a business, raising a family, and so much more. Plus, what it has meant for my husband and I to truly choose each other.

Review the Show Notes:

Sharing our lowest point (2:40)

Doubling down and choosing each other (4:51)

Hidden pressures of marriage (6:36)

What we did to make things better (8:50)

Mentioned In This Episode:

The First Class Lounge: sabrinagebhardt.com/membership

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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191: Meta Ads for Beginners with Brooklyn Grotte

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Curious about Meta Ads? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with ad specialist Brooklyn Grotte and breaking down how simple it can be to get started with ads. We’re talking about the best strategies, how affordable it actually is, plus what to do when your ads aren’t performing.

This episode is brought to you by More Money, Less Burnout, a 14-day business reset. Each day includes short audios plus one tiny action step to help you create more income, better boundaries, and some breathing room in your business. Grab the free reset today!

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Brooklyn (1:34)

From photographer to ad specialist (2:52)

The biggest misconception about running ads (7:14)

What to do before you invest in ads (8:15)

Where to start with lead generation ads (12:02)

What makes an ad convert (13:49)

Where to start with ad spend (17:51)

How long to wait before deciding that an ad isn’t working (20:04)

Ad metrics to watch (21:05)

What to do when an ad flops (24:04)

The first three steps to your first ad (26:37)

Mentioned In This Episode:

More Money, Less Burnout: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-reset

Connect with Brooklyn:

Website: bizwithbrooklyn.com

Instagram: instagram.com/bizwithbrooklyn

Out Of Office Signature Program: bizwithbrooklyn.com/out-of-office

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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190: From Skeptical to Obsessed with Jaiden Hamilton

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Are you still a bit skeptical about TikTok? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my content strategist, Jaiden Hamilton and diving into my personal experience on the platform. We’re diving into how the algorithm differs from other platforms, how to use TikTok to benefit your business, plus your first steps for getting started.

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Jaiden (2:20)

My initial feelings and journey on TikTok (2:44)

How the TikTok algorithm differs from other platforms (6:19)

The most surprising things about TikTok (11:49)

The community on TikTok (14:46)

There’s room for all types of creators (18:41)

Do you need a niche? (20:39)

Marketing a local-based business on TikTok (27:23)

The difference in content creation across platforms (28:50)

The right age for TikTok (34:23)

You just downloaded TikTok: now what? (35:24)

Advice for beginners (41:59)

Embrace being boring (or decide you’re not) (44:29)

If you’re still intimidated by TikTok (48:37)

Mentioned In This Episode:

More Money, Less Burnout: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-reset

Connect with Jaiden:

Website: theravesocial.com

Instagram: instagram.com/theravesocial

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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189: When The Business You Love Starts To Feel Like Too Much

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Does your business feel heavy lately? Maybe it’s starting to feel more draining than fulfilling. In today’s episode, I’m talking about why your business might be feeling that way, plus steps you can take to fix it.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes:

What I mean by your business feeling “heavy” (2:03)

You are carrying too much alone (3:08)

You found success with no structure (6:24)

You are constantly making decisions (9:36)

You are consuming more than implementing (11:58)

Your business outgrew the version of you who built it (14:36)

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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188: A Peek Behind The Scenes

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

You’ve been asking for it… and it’s officially here! In today’s episode, I’m announcing Root To Rise Summer Camp: the in-person retreat for all types of female entrepreneurs, not just photographers. Listen in for a peek behind the scenes of how the retreat came to be and what you can expect from this brand new experience.

Review the Show Notes:

An idea set in motion at the Root To Rise Retreat (1:00)

Why I needed to talk this idea over with my husband (5:04)

Announcing the Root To Rise Summer Camp (9:47)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Root To Rise Summer Camp: sabrina-gebhardt.myflodesk.com/summercamp

The First Class Lounge: sabrinagebhardt.com/membership

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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187: Why Are We In A Hurry?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Are you in a rush to achieve your goals? In today’s episode, I’m sharing an honest truth: the key to success is often slow, steady momentum. I’m diving into a few stories from my own experiences of coaching women to prove that this can be true.

Review the Show Notes:

Follow your intuition and do the work (1:41)

Progress is slow (4:25)

Steady momentum is the shortcut (9:13)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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186: When Confidence Feels Rusty

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

What happens when you lose the momentum in your business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the reality of building up your confidence as a business owner again after a slower period. Plus, what I’ve done personally to get my mojo back.

Review the Show Notes:

The mindset struggles with slowing down (3:27)

My own experience with losing momentum (7:39)

How I got my confidence back (11:03)

Mentioned In This Episode:

More Money, Less Burnout: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-reset

The First Class Lounge: sabrinagebhardt.com/membership

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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185: What Five Years of Community Taught Me About Support

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

How will you elevate your business in 2026? In today’s episode, I’m introducing the First Class Lounge, my brand new membership created for women who want consistent coaching and community. I dive into the story of how First Class came to be, and how it was created from all I’ve learned through five years of community-driven growth and support.

Review the Show Notes:

How I knew The Round Table needed to change (1:16)

Gaining clarity through a massive rebrand (5:07)

A space for all female business owners (6:14)

Refining the group’s container (8:18)

Offering support without pressure (11:37)

Who The First Class Lounge is for and who it’s not (12:28)

Mentioned In This Episode:

The First Class Lounge: sabrinagebhardt.com/membership

More Money, Less Burnout: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-reset

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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184: Redefining Success

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

How will you define success this year? In today’s episode, I’m reflecting on what success meant to me in 2025, plus how the students in my Root To Rise mastermind defined their success over the last year. I hope this episode serves as a reminder that success is unique to each person, and how important it is to know what truly matters to you.

Start Today: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-reset

Review the Show Notes:

Reflection on the Root To Rise Alumni Retreat (0:29)

Sharing wins of 2025 (3:49)

What success can be (6:31)

My own success in 2025 (8:11)

Know what matters to you (9:47)

Mentioned In This Episode:

More Money, Less Burnout: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-reset

Root To Rise: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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183: Q1 2026 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I recap the end of 2025 and talk about our plans for Q1 of 2026.

Review the Show Notes:

Catching up with Sabrina and Colie (1:16)

How the business bestie chats work (2:29)

Sabrina’s major rebrand 3:38)

The end of Colie’s CRM Blueprint (9:19)

The shift in Colie’s offers (13:25)

Sabrina’s Root To Rise launch (18:04)

Playing the long game (24:15)

Sabrina and Colie’s ad experiments (30:56)

Plans for the rest of Q1 (38:12)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Showit: showit.com

Tonic: tonicsiteshop.com

Email Like You Mean It: /coliejames.com/email-like-you-mean-it

Episode 268: Personalizing the Client Communication Experience with Geneviève Masioni: coliejames.com/personalizing-the-client-communication-experience-with-genevieve-masioni

The First Class Lounge: sabrinagebhardt.com/membership

Episode 264: How Human Design Is Influencing The Way We Do Business with Sabrina Gebhardt: coliejames.com/how-human-design-is-influencing-the-way-we-do-business-with-sabrina-gebhardt

Episode 005: Avoiding Burnout with Sabrina Gebhardt: coliejames.com/005

Episode 165: Q4 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/165-q4-2025-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-james

Connect with Colie:

Instagram: instagram.com/coliejames

Website: coliejames.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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182: The Content Strategy Behind My Rebrand with Jaiden Hamilton

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ever wonder why brand evolution feels emotional, messy, and transformative, yet totally worth it? In this episode, I sit down with my content strategist and trusted social collaborator of nearly two years, Jaiden Hamilton, to unpack the strategy behind my rebrand, the evolution of my messaging, and the deep content alignment that’s fueled growth and clarity in my business.

Review the Show Notes:

01:12 - Meet Jaiden Hamilton

02:08 - The Evolution of Content Strategy

03:23 - First Impressions and Brand Identity

05:36 - Refining the Target Audience

08:24 - Authenticity and Bold Messaging

15:38 - The Emotional Journey of Rebranding

21:21 - Embracing Leadership in Creative Coaching

23:11 - The Evolution of Online Presence

27:11 - Content Alignment vs. Quantity

31:26 - The Importance of Messaging and Branding

36:40 - Authenticity Over Perfection

Connect with Jaiden:

Website: theravesocial.com

Instagram: instagram.com/theravesocial

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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181: More Than A Pretty Website: The Strategy Behind The Aesthetic with Cassie Pannier

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ever wondered what really goes into a full rebrand? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own rebrand with my designer and friend Cassie Pannier from Gatherie Creative. We dive deep into the emotional and strategic layers of brand evolution—from the initial messy consultation call to finding clarity through chaos.

Cassie doesn’t just do “pretty.” She leads with identity, messaging, and a deep understanding of what makes a brand aligned. You’ll hear us unpack what needed to change, what we preserved, and how this rebrand has completely shifted the energy and clarity in my business.

Review the Show Notes:

01:04 - Meet Cassie: The Mastermind Behind the Rebrand

03:40 - The Emotional Journey of Rebranding

08:00 - Crafting the Brand Guide: Core Identity and Messaging

17:17 - Visual Transformation: From Soft to Bold

23:04 - Website Overhaul: Streamlining User Experience

27:51 - Final Thoughts and Reflections

29:18 - When to Consider a Rebrand

Connect with Cassie:

Website: gatheriecreative.com

Instagram: instagram.com/gatheriecreative

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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180: How Human Design Helped Me Rebuild My Brand From the Inside Out with Breanna Owen

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ever feel like your brand doesn’t truly reflect who you are anymore? That was me—and this conversation with my friend Breanna Owen is the behind‑the‑scenes look at how human design didn’t just inspire my rebrand, it guided it. We peel back the curtain on where I was energetically before the rebrand, what was misaligned in my messaging, and why tweaking voice, energy, and boldness transformed both my brand and my launch results.

Review the Show Notes:

02:10 - Meet Breanna Owen: Human Design Expert

03:57 - The Impact of Human Design on Business

05:10 - Success Stories and Personal Insights

08:31 - The Birth of a Rebrand

12:06 - Navigating the Rebrand Journey

16:45 - Human Design and the Rebrand

19:27 - Embracing the New Brand Identity

23:27 - Key Elements of the Rebrand

26:26 - Understanding Your Ideal Audience

27:34 - Collaborating for Brand Alignment

30:42 - Embracing Bold Messaging

37:24 - The Power of Permission Giving

43:20 - Human Design and Business Growth

Mentioned in this Episode

Episode 162 with Breanna: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/162-human-design-energetics-and-business-with-breanna-owen

Connect with Breanna:

Website: owenyourmark.com

Instagram: instagram.com/owenyourmark

Energy Emails: owenyourmark.com/energy-type-email-playbook

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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179: Everything Is New and Here's Why: The Story Behind the Rebrand

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

It’s time for a rebrand. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the backstory behind my new brand which officially launches this week. I’m sharing what prompted the need for a rebrand, the discomfort of growing out of my old brand, plus what it was like to let go of what felt like a part of me.

Review the Show Notes:

Realizing that my brand wasn’t true to me anymore (3:45)

Clarity doesn’t come from chaos, but from integration (6:55)

What changed about my brand (and what didn’t) (7:58)

You are allowed to evolve publicly (8:53)

You don’t have to burn everything down (10:37)

Mentioned In This Episode:

More Money, Less Burnout: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-reset

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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178: What You Need This Year

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

How are you beginning the new year? In today’s episode, I’m giving you the permission you may need. To rest, to start slow, and to eventually evolve into the new version of you this year.

Review the Show Notes:

You need the permission (1:14)

You’re allowed to evolve (3:08)

Stepping into a new era (3:37)

A new year’s reflection (4:29)

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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177: Habits and Routines with Jessica Massey [REPLAY]

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Are you wanting to uncover healthy habits and routines for the new year? Today’s episode is a replay of my interview with Jessica Massey of Hustle Sanely. We’re diving into why routines are so necessary for female entrepreneurs and moms, plus how to get your habits to stick this year.

This episode originally aired on June 27, 2023.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Jessica Massey (2:58)

How to define your healthy habits and routines (8:29)

Why habits and routines are so necessary for mom entrepreneurs (12:38)

Jessica’s experience with her own habits and routines (18:05)

Why female entrepreneurs struggle with their routines (23:01)

How to navigate creating your healthier reality (26:45)

How to finally get habits to stick (35:39)

Rapid-fire questions (39:50)

Connect with Jessica:

Instagram: instagram.com/jessmmassey

Website: jessicamassey.com

Hustle Sanely:

Instagram: instagram.com/hustlesanely

Website: hustlesanely.com

Podcast: jessicamassey.com/podcast

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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176: Energetics in Business with Colie James

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

How is your energy tied up in your business decisions? In today’s episode, I’m replaying my guest episode with Colie James on the Business-First Creatives Podcast. We’re diving into the challenges that Colie faced in her business over the last year, and the advice and insight I gave her that you may need to hear as well.

Review the Show Notes:

The conversation that inspired this episode (3:53)

Sabrina’s advice on major business decisions (5:01)

Insight from a growth audit (14:58)

The energy behind capacity (18:30)

Now is not the time for drastic decisions (29:31)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 165 Q4 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/165-q4-2025-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-james

Connect with Colie:

Instagram: instagram.com/coliejames

Website: coliejames.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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175: Marketing Doesn’t Have To Be Hard with Brooke Jefferson

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Does marketing feel overwhelming? In today’s episode, I’m replaying my guest episode with Brooke Jefferson on the Book More Photography Clients Podcast. We’re diving into common marketing challenges for photographers and what’s missing in your strategy.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Sabrina (2:20)

Sabrina’s perspective on marketing (4:03)

Explaining marketing to a five-year-old (6:44)

Your marketing is missing the connection piece (8:13)

You may be selling too often (13:35)

Use storytelling to sell (16:34)

Your offers need more lead-up time (20:34)

Encouragement for all photographers (26:43)

Connect with Brooke:

Instagram: instagram.com/brookejanaephoto

Website: brookejefferson.com

Podcast: brookejefferson.com/podcast

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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174: Embracing White Space and Seasons of Ease with Jillian Dolberry

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

How am I learning to embrace ease in this season? In today’s episode, I’m replaying my guest episode with Jillian Dolberry on her podcast The Grace Filled CEO. Jillian and I dive into a thoughtful conversation around why I decided to put down a major part of my business (even if only temporarily).

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Sabrina (1:38)

20th anniversary trip (4:24)

Overcoming imposter syndrome around mentorship (6:08)

Investing in education to become a better teacher (10:51)

Launching a mastermind for free (13:34)

What Root To Rise looks like today (16:11)

Why students return to the program again and again (19:41)

Choosing not to do a fall run of the mastermind (22:52)

Leaning into trust through discomfort (29:23)

Trusting your lineup of support (33:58)

Giving yourself grace in business and in life (39:08)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 172 White Space: The Secret To My Most Creative Ideas sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/172-white-space-the-secret-to-my-most-creative-ideas

Connect with Jillian:

Instagram: instagram.com/jilliandolberry

Website: jilliandolberry.com

Podcast: jilliandolberry.com/podcast

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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173: Letting Things Go To Make Space For New Opportunities with Annemie Tonken

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Have you ever been afraid to put something down in your business? In today’s episode, I’m replaying my guest episode on Annemie Tonken’s podcast, This Can’t Be That Hard. I’m sharing the story of this past year, when I decided to let go of three major components of my business.

Review the Show Notes:

Sabrina’s year of letting go (6:26)

The course that began the year of letting go (8:44)

Why Sabrina fully closed down her course (13:46)

Deciding not to offer mini sessions (16:48)

Setting down the mastermind for a season (21:58)

Advice for letting go (25:59)

Connect with Annemie:

Instagram: instagram.com/thiscantbethathard_

Website: thiscantbethathard.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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172: White Space: The Secret To My Most Creative Ideas

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Want your business to feel better than ever in 2026? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the one magic bullet that has made all the difference for me personally: white space. I’m diving into the importance of prioritizing white space in your calendar, and why it is truly the best gift that you can give yourself going into the new year.

Review the Show Notes:

Your best ideas come when you have space (1:47)

You need time to breathe (5:26)

What it means to have white space (6:04)

You will never just “find” white space (7:38)

Creativity is sparked in white space (8:20)

White space needs to be a regular thing (9:36)

Ways you can utilize white space (11:00)

What it looks like to protect your time (12:03)

Planning white space for 2026 (13:05)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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171: The Business I Once Dreamed Of

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

When was the last time you stopped to show gratitude for your business? In today’s Thanksgiving week episode, I’m looking back on this year through a lens of gratitude. I’m appreciating the business I’ve built, and giving thanks to the many people who have played a part in making my dreams come true.

Review the Show Notes:

Looking back through the lens of gratitude (3:09)

I have the business I once dreamed of (4:35)

Holding a position of gratitude (8:38)

What I’m grateful for (12:43)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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170: How a Stylist Built Confidence and Changed How I Showed Up In Business with Betsy Beaman

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

How is your personal style impacting your business? In today’s episode, I’m joined by my very own personal stylist, Betsy Beaman. We’re diving into the most vulnerable parts of my styling journey, plus Betsy shares her tips for building confidence alongside your wardrobe.

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Betsy (0:53)

Betsy’s journey to becoming a stylist (2:42)

Building a business and being your own person (8:55)

Sabrina’s journey to hiring a stylist (12:17)

How we get stuck in style ruts (15:30)

Lacking identity and self-awareness in your style (22:12)

Reviewing the style board (26:36)

The transformation of the closet detox (30:17)

Working with a stylist short-term or long-term (40:18)

The monumental change in confidence (45:25)

How to know when you’re ready for a stylist (51:14)

Getting dressed is no longer a chore (55:05)

Rapid-fire questions (56:03)

Connect with Betsy:

Instagram: instagram.com/bbeamanstylist

Website: bbeamanstylist.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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169: Navigating Big Business Transitions with Guests Melissa Arlena and Alison Bell

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Are you making a big business transition? In today’s episode, I’m joined by photographers Melissa Arlena and Alison Bell, both experts in moving your business and making brand pivots. We’re diving into each of their experiences with starting over in new locations, plus their tips for navigating transitions through preparation and confidence.

This episode is brought to you by my new free quiz, What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? This quiz is designed to identify your strengths when it comes to marketing, plus what might be holding you back. If you’re ready to say goodbye to overwhelm, exhaustion, and dead ends when it comes to your marketing, take the quiz today.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Alison and Melissa (0:50)

Big business changes: Alison’s story (3:06)

Big business changes: Melissa’s story (8:07)

Preparing ahead of time for a big transition (13:46)

Red flags to watch for during your transition (21:34)

Being the beginner again (26:08)

The timeline of starting over (27:55)

What did and didn’t work in transitions over the years (33:14)

For the photographer stuck in planning paralyzation (38:28)

Rapid-fire questions (40:28)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Keep It Moving Podcast: pictureperfectrankings.com/photography-podcast

Connect with Melissa:

Instagram: instagram.com/pictureperfectrankings

Website: pictureperfectrankings.com

Connect with Alison:

Instagram: instagram.com/alisonbellphotog

Website: alisonbell.co

Connect with Sabrina:

What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quiz

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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168: Real Women, Real Stories: From New Photographer to Agency Founder with Cheyenne Morris

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Are you looking for the opportunity to turn your biggest dreams into reality? Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, my retreat coordinator Cheyenne Morris chats about her own personal business growth through her experiences in each round of the program.

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Cheyenne (1:41)

Cheyenne’s business before Root To Rise (2:57)

Becoming the retreat coordinator (6:52)

Growth from every single round of Root To Rise (11:24)

How Cheyenne’s business has changed over the last five years (13:16)

The two pieces of advice that really stuck with Cheyenne (15:42)

The story of Lady Bird Management (22:11)

Creating a business that serves a bigger vision (27:39)

How being in the room with other female entrepreneurs changes your business (29:57)

Cheyenne’s favorite retreat memory (33:53)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 161 Insider Retreat Stories with Cheyenne Morris: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/161-insider-retreat-stories-with-cheyenne-morris

Connect with Cheyenne:

Instagram: instagram.com/cheyenne_morris_photography

Website: cheyennemorrisphotography.com

Lady Bird Management Instagram: instagram.com/ladybirdmanagement

Lady Bird Management Website: ladybirdmgmt.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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167: When Business Feels Hard: A Heart-to-Heart for the Hard Seasons

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Are you in a hard season? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a heart to heart conversation about what to do when you find yourself in a challenging season of entrepreneurship. Plus, a look into my personal experience as I navigate major shifts in my business.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, the coaching experience and mastermind built for female photographers who are looking to level up their business. Throughout this five-month experience, students have access to group support, one-on-one coaching, and training with guest experts. Students may join online only or upgrade their experience to include an incredible in-person retreat. Spots are limited; get on the waitlist now.

Review the Show Notes:

You’re not failing (2:07)

The middle is messy (3:09)

I speak from experience (4:33)

Major shift in my business (5:57)

Pause (10:01)

Simplify (12:37)

Ask for support (13:52)

This season is temporary (14:43)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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166: Designing a Luxury Photography Brand That Clients Rave About with Kelly Bullock

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

What does it mean to build a luxury brand and business? In today’s episode, I’m welcoming Kelly Bullock back to the podcast to chat all about her experience with growing a luxury photography business. Kelly gives her advice for stepping into the luxury space and providing an above-and-beyond client experience.

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Kelly (1:40)

How Kelly became a luxury photographer (2:33)

What it means to have be “luxury” (6:26)

Small but powerful touchpoints in the client experience (8:02)

Mindset shifts to reach the luxury level (10:20)

Making your business feel luxurious (13:15)

The role of automation in a luxury business (18:14)

Shifting into luxury marketing (19:54)

How a luxury business feels (21:51)

Our exciting announcement! (22:49)

Rapid-fire questions (25:34)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Episode 159 Real Women, Real Stories with Kelly Bullock: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/159-real-women-real-stories-with-kelly-bullock

Connect with Kelly:

Website: kellybullockphotography.com/mentoring

Instagram: instagram.com/kellybullockphotography

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

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165: Q4 2025 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I recap quarter three and share how we are refining our offers going into the end of the year.

Review the Show Notes:

How the Business Bestie Chat works (3:00)

Sabrina’s Q3 review (3:56)

Colie’s Q3 review (10:57)

What’s coming up for Sabrina in Q4 (27:50)

What’s coming up for Colie in Q4 (36:04)

Wrapping up the Q4 Business Bestie Chat (47:45)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Episode 152 Q3 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/152-q3-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-james

Connect with Colie:

Website: coliejames.com

Systems In Session: coliejames.com/systems-in-session

Email Like You Mean It: coliejames.com/email-like-you-mean-it

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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164: How to Continue Marketing Your Business During Busy Season

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Does your marketing drop off during busy season? In today’s episode, I’m sharing why it is so important to keep marketing your business even when your calendar is full. Plus, I have a handful of quick tips to make staying consistent simple and easy.

Review the Show Notes:

Why you need to market even during busy season (2:39)

Suggestions for easy content creation (5:39)

What to market when your calendar is full (10:25)

Quick tips to make marketing easier (14:14)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Marketing That Attracts Course: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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163: What Is A Brand World & Why It Makes Every Piece of Marketing More Effective with Cassie Pannier

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Ready to design your brand world? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with brand and web designer Cassie Pannier about going above and beyond your typical brand visuals. She shares her tips for uncovering your brand world and why it is so effective in leveling up your marketing.

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Cassie (2:29)

Cassie’s brand design client experience (4:17)

What makes a “brand world” (7:00)

Creating a brand world beyond first impression visuals (10:56)

The strategy behind your brand world (13:21)

Uncovering your brand world (20:08)

The benefits to a brand world over visuals (23:51)

Updating your brand slowly versus diving all in (25:32)

Working with a professional brand world designer (28:55)

Rapid-fire questions (30:55)

Connect with Cassie:

Website: gatheriecreative.com

Instagram: instagram.com/gatheriecreative

TikTok: tiktok.com/@gatheriecreative

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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162: Human Design Energetics and Business with Breanna Owen

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Can human design impact your approach to marketing? In today’s episode, I’m diving into this question and more with email energetics expert, Breanna Owen. She’s sharing how the study of human design can inform your choices when it comes to marketing your business.

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Breanna (2:32)

Energetics and human design for beginners (7:06)

How human design may play a role in your photography business (10:14)

How to tell if you’re out of alignment and in your Not-Self Theme (15:48)

Preparing to stay in alignment (21:57)

How marketing changes based on your energy type (27:23)

Where to start with learning about your human design (34:01)

Do we naturally end up in alignment? (39:40)

Rapid-fire questions (41:21)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Energetic Email Strategy for Connection & Conversion with Breanna Owen and Colie James on Business-First Creatives: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/energetic-email-strategy-for-connection-conversion

Connect with Breanna:

Website: owenyourmark.com/links

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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161: Insider Retreat Stories with Cheyenne Morris

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Want to take a behind the scenes look at our Root To Rise retreats? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my retreat coordinator Cheyenne Morris, and sharing some of our most significant retreat stories. Take a peek behind the curtain at some of the moments gone wrong that still turned into meaningful memories.

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Cheyenne and hear our story of working together (2:01)

The dinner that topped all (7:32)

Headshots gone awry (12:10)

The alumni retreat and nowhere to dine (16:13)

The bad weather back-up plan (20:43)

The anxiety-inducing journey to get there (28:42)

A hard lesson learned (30:06)

The coolest Airbnb (35:02)

The one truly bad retreat experience (39:57)

Prep the day before the retreat (44:52)

The rental car key battery dying (47:59)

Rapid-fire questions (49:39)

Connect with Cheyenne:

Website: cheyennemorrisphotography.com

Instagram: instagram.com/cheyenne_morris_photography

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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160: Burnout 101: What To Watch For + How To Reset Before It’s Too Late

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Are you prepared to avoid burnout? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with burnout from last year and how to avoid finding yourself in the same situation. Plus, steps to take if you find yourself currently stuck.

Review the Show Notes:

Early warning signs of burnout (2:51)

Behaviors that most commonly lead to burnout (6:27)

Protection habits to avoid burnout (10:02)

Tools to help if you’re stuck in burnout (19:34)

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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159: Real Women, Real Stories with Kelly Bullock

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Are you stuck in burnout, wondering if being an entrepreneur will ever feel easier? Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Kelly Bullock takes us through her incredible journey out of a business hiatus into newfound momentum and success.

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Kelly (1:29)

What was going on with Kelly when she joined Root To Rise (2:47)

What surprised Kelly about the mastermind (6:16)

Understanding that you can’t do it all (9:47)

Kelly’s biggest lessons learned from Root To Rise (12:35)

Massive transformations come from small changes (16:22)

A major achievement due to Root To Rise (20:40)

New habits and boundaries that stuck (23:40)

If you’re on the fence about Root To Rise (25:05)

Kelly’s favorite retreat memory (28:24)

Connect with Kelly:

Instagram: instagram.com/kellybullockphotography

Website: kellybullockphotography.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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158: Making Pinterest Work For You with Kara Duncan

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

How’s your Pinterest strategy? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Pinterest and blogging expert Kara Duncan. Kara is giving us the breakdown into how exactly to get started, how quickly to expect results, and how to make Pinterest a successful marketing tool for your business.

This episode is brought to you by Imagen, an AI tool that learns your editing style. This tool has cut my editing time down by 80% and generates a beautiful, cohesive gallery in just minutes. Plus, Imagen has just launched The Profile Shop, a resource to try out various professional editing styles until you find your new look. If you want to simplify your workflow and get hours of your time back, plus get 1,500 free edits, try Imagen.

Try Imagen >>

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Kara (1:44)

What makes Pinterest valuable to a business owner today (3:42)

How Pinterest can help with serving your local area (9:02)

Getting started with creating a Pinterest strategy (12:28)

How keywords differ on Pinterest (15:10)

Why your boards matter (16:17)

How much you need to be pinning (19:09)

Using Tailwind for Pinterest marketing (22:40)

How fast to expect results from Pinterest (23:54)

How to measure your success on Pinterest (25:17)

Do you need to be active on Pinterest as a consumer? (27:43)

Pinterest dos and don’ts (29:14)

Rapid-fire questions (31:34)

Connect with Kara:

Website: https://thekarareport.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thekarareport

Podcast: https://thekarareport.com/podcast

Connect with Sabrina:

Get 1,500 free edits with Imagen: imagen-ai.com/?ref=sabrina

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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157: Money Mindset and Shifts To Make When Business Sucks with Kelly Marshall

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Let’s be honest - business might be slow for you right now. In today’s episode, bookkeeper Kelly Marshall and I are diving into mindset tips and practical steps to take when business truly sucks. Plus, we’ll share how to look for evidence of growth and possibility, and how to get yourself out of the scarcity spiral.

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Kelly (2:11)

Acknowledging what’s happening and your feelings about it (6:43)

How uncertainty felt during the pandemic versus now (8:58)

What uncertain and slow times can teach you (13:56)

When negative money stories resurface (17:24)

Practical financial steps in a slower season (20:54)

Generating income without creating panic offers (29:41)

Thoughts for when you’re in the scarcity spiral (36:15)

Evidence of possibility (40:31)

Rapid-fire questions (43:32)

Connect with Kelly:

Website: terracarefinancial.com

Sacred Money Archetypes Assessment (Free): terracarefinancial.com/sma

Instagram: instagram.com/terracarefinancial

Connect with Sabrina:

Get 1,500 free edits with Imagen: imagen-ai.com/?ref=sabrina

Episode 113 Mindset Shifts for Money Makers with Kelly Marshall: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/113-mindset-shifts-for-money-makers-with-kelly-marshall

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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156: Real Women, Real Stories with Meg Mosher

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the professional level? Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Meg Mosher shares her experiences in the program that leveled up her business, created habits and boundaries that stuck, and encouraged her to try strategies she had never considered before.

Try Imagen >>

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Meg (1:04)

What brought Meg to joining Root To Rise (3:08)

The most surprising thing about the mastermind (6:23)

Meg’s biggest lesson learned from Root To Rise (11:46)

Being in the room with other women entrepreneurs (18:21)

Trying mini-sessions because of Root To Rise (24:58)

Using Root To Rise to fund a kitchen remodel (28:46)

New habits and boundaries that stick (33:14)

Meg’s favorite retreat memory (39:48)

Connect with Meg:

Instagram: instagram.com/megmosherphoto

Website: megmosher.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Get 1,500 free edits with Imagen: imagen-ai.com/?ref=sabrina

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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155: How To Grow Your Business - Audience Asked Question

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Want to know how you can speed up the growth in your business? In today’s episode, I’m diving into a mini mentoring session based on a listener-submitted question. I’m diving into my tips for two types of growth strategies: for boosting growth in an already good business, and for building momentum with a brand new offer.

This episode is brought to you by Imagen, an AI tool that learns your editing style.

This tool has cut my editing time down by 80% and generates a beautiful, cohesive gallery in just minutes. Plus, Imagen has just launched The Profile Shop, a resource to try out various professional editing styles until you find your new look. If you want to simplify your workflow and get hours of your time back, plus get 1,500 free edits, try Imagen.

Try Now>>

Review the Show Notes:

How can I speed up the growth in my business? (1:13)

Faster growth for your existing business (3:20)

Growing local visibility (3:52)

Maximize your referrals (8:14)

Growth for a new branch of your business (14:03)

Making the most of a model call (19:57)

Connect with Sabrina:

Get 1,500 free edits with Imagen: imagen-ai.com/?ref=sabrina

Episode 151 Ask Me Anything: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/151-ama-answering-your-questions

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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154: Adding $150k In Revenue With A Micro Offer

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Have you ever considered creating a micro offer? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how two small offers have added over $150k in revenue to my business. I’m diving into my actual numbers plus important things to consider when creating your own micro offer.

Review the Show Notes:

Adding a micro offer to my photography business (2:13)

Why the Simply Baby Sessions worked (4:36)

Three important steps for creating a micro offer (12:18)

The Personality Portraits micro offer (14:44)

Connect with Sabrina:

What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quiz

Personality Portrait Blueprint: sabrinagebhardt.com/personality

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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153: Real Women, Real Stories with Emily Irwin

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Ready to take the risky leap in your business? Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Emily Irwin shares her experiences with both the virtual and retreat versions of Root To Rise, plus the major financial breakthrough that resulted from participating in the mastermind.

Apply Now >>

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Emily (1:02)

Emily’s business before Root To Rise (9:06)

The most surprising thing about the mastermind (11:54)

Celebrating a major financial breakthrough (15:29)

The impact of being in the room with other women entrepreneurs (17:34)

The change the results from Root To Rise (22:08)

New habits and boundaries that stick (27:26)

If you’re on the fence about Root To Rise (30:03)

Emily’s favorite retreat memory (31:57)

Connect with Emily:

Instagram: instagram.com/emmy.ollie.photo

Website: emmyolliephoto.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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152: Q3 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I recap quarter two, give a behind-the-scenes look at our businesses in this season, plus we share our goals as we begin quarter three.

Review the Show Notes:

Reconnecting with Colie (1:40)

A recap on Q2 (3:53)

Colie’s real-time updates and new offers (12:09)

Refining your offers over time and with experience (21:13)

You have to get your first idea out there (23:45)

How we’re pursuing education (25:37)

Is Colie running Facebook ads? (31:37)

Sabrina’s Q3 updates (32:49)

Identifying your blind spots (38:47)

How human design impacts our business (42:20)

Connect with Colie:

Colie's Podcast Episode

Workflow Fast Pass: coliejames.com/workflow-fast-pass

Systems In Session: coliejames.com/systems-in-session

Website: coliejames.com/subscribe

Episode 141 Q2 Business Bestie Chat: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/q2-2025-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-james

Episode 128 Q1 Business Bestie Chat: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/128-q1-2025-business-bestie-chat

Connect with Sabrina:

What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quiz

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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151: Ask Me Anything: Answering YOUR Questions

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Ask me anything! In today’s episode, I’m celebrating over three years and 150+ episodes of the podcast by answering your questions. I’m diving into business advice, personal experiences, and all the fun things you want to know.

Review the Show Notes:

How long does it take SEO changes to work? (2:38)

How hard is it to balance being a mom and running a business? (5:37)

What’s your biggest guilty pleasure - and it can’t be Taylor Swift? (12:32)

What is your most embarrassing moment as a photographer? (14:51)

What are your Taylor Swift predictions? (16:09)

How do you find a direction in your marketing? (20:08)

What has hiring a stylist done for you? (22:22)

How many people are doing The Round Table and will you move it to Instagram? (26:36)

What Root To Rise location has been your favorite? (29:07)

What are some health changes or habits that have made the biggest difference? (31:39)

Connect with Sabrina:

What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quiz

The Round Table: sabrinagebhardt.com/membership

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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150: Storytelling That Sells: How To Use Your Life To Attract Dream Clients with D’Arcy Benincosa

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Are you telling a story that sells? In today’s episode, I’m welcoming D’Arcy Benincosa back to the podcast to talk about the impact of storytelling in your marketing. We’re diving into mindset hang ups around storytelling, how to discover your stories, and the steps to take today to incorporate better storytelling into your marketing.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know D’Arcy (1:29)

Why stories are so important (4:21)

How to come up with stories (6:39)

Magic in the mundane (10:47)

Mindset struggles around storytelling (15:14)

Improving storytelling in your marketing (21:50)

Letting the stories reveal themselves (27:50)

I “just” take family photos (36:10)

From story to selling (44:22)

The first step to add storytelling to your marketing (52:05)

Rapid-fire questions (54:51)

Connect with D’Arcy:

Instagram: instagram.com/darcybenincosa

Website: darcybenincosa.com

Benicosa Weddings: benincosaweddings.com

Episode 100 Childhood, Intuition, and High-Achieving Women with D’Arcy Benincosa: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/100-childhood-intuition-and-high-achieving-women

Episode 63 Money Month Guest D’Arcy Benincosa on Money Mindset: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/63-money-month-guest-darcy-benincosa-on-money-mindset

Connect with Sabrina:

What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quiz

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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149: Real Women, Real Stories with Kristen Dyer

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Ready for your business breakthrough moment? Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Kristen Dyer shares what it was that helped her decide to join Root To Rise, plus what keeps her coming back to the program time and time again.

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Kristen (1:11)

Kristen’s business before Root To Rise (2:07)

Deciding whether or not to join Root To Rise (4:09)

The most surprising thing about the mastermind (7:35)

Kristen’s breakthrough moment (9:40)

How Kristen’s business feels now (10:55)

Being in the room with other women entrepreneurs (13:14)

Deciding to do Root To Rise multiple times (14:28)

Changes that come from Root To Rise (17:14)

If you’re on the fence about Root To Rise (19:51)

Kristen’s favorite retreat memory (21:49)

Connect with Kristen:

Instagram: instagram.com/kristendyer

Website: kristendyer.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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148: Real Women, Real Stories with Genevieve Arjal

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

What’s it like to have a whole cohort of women rooting for your business? Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Genevieve Arjal shares the trials and tribulations of navigating a business through major life changes, plus the difference that the women in her Root To Rise mastermind group have made in her success.

Join the Waitlist >>

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Genevieve (1:36)

The challenges of growing your business in a new location (2:25)

What was most surprising about Root To Rise (8:04)

Genevieve’s breakthrough moment (12:13)

Business growth since Root To Rise (14:48)

The many channels of support in Root To Rise (17:42)

Being around other women who are dreaming big (20:48)

The mastermind’s lasting impact (22:27)

If you’re on the fence about Root To Rise (26:12)

Genevieve’s favorite retreat memory (27:11)

Connect with Genevieve:

Instagram: instagram.com/genevievekathleenphotography

Website: genevievekathleen.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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147: Sustainable Scaling with Jillian Dolberry

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

What’s the secret to sustainably scaling your business? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with business manager Jillian Dolberry about the first steps to take when you’re thinking about scaling. We’re diving into what needs to happen first before you can begin scaling, plus what it looks like to make change in a sustainable way.

Make sure you’ve hit that follow or subscribe button on your favorite podcast player to get notified each week as we air new episodes!

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Jillian (1:20)

What it means to scale a business (3:28)

Scaling requires margin and bandwidth (8:43)

Creating white space to allow margin (14:29)

The first step towards simplification (25:35)

Auditing your time to save your business (28:59)

Scaling and staying a solopreneur (33:22)

Focusing on the big picture while slowing down (34:58)

Aligning business with your true values (39:38)

Taking the next steps towards scaling (42:21)

Making one scaling decision a day (45:45)

Rapid-fire questions (52:14)

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146: How To Stay Consistent When Marketing Feels Like A Chore

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

What if you don’t have to show up constantly in order to show up consistently? In today’s episode, I’m unpacking why your marketing feels like a chore and how you can shift to make it more sustainable.

Review the Show Notes:

I’ve fallen off the marketing wagon (0:38)

Why marketing feels like a chore (2:27)

You’re showing up without a specific goal in mind (3:58)

You’re trying to do too much (5:23)

You’re unclear on your messaging (6:19)

You don’t see instant results (6:59)

The negative spiral from not doing enough (8:44)

Examples of sustainable consistency (10:48)

Tools and habits to support consistency (12:06)

Connect with Sabrina:

What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quiz

Marketing That Attracts: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/hWKA5zJm9GZa

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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145: Real Women, Real Stories w/ Kellie Llewellyn

Tue, 27 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Ready to get vulnerable about business? Today’s episode is the first in the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Kellie Llewellyn shares her thoughts about her multiple rounds in Root To Rise and how it has changed her photography business.

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Kellie (2:26)

Kellie’s business beginnings (3:36)

Kellie’s first experience with Root To Rise (6:57)

Learning the impact of outsourcing (12:04)

The breakthrough that made dreams come true (13:40)

The shift in Kellie’s business over the years (17:27)

How being in the room with other women created clarity (23:14)

If you’re on the fence about Root To Rise (26:16)

Rapid-fire retreat questions (37:39)

Connect with Kellie:

Instagram: instagram.com/kellierochellephotography

Website: kellierochelle.com

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144: Marketing Isn’t One Size Fits All—Here’s How to Do It Your Way

Tue, 20 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Feeling the pressure to test out every marketing strategy? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the cost of trying to market your business in a way that doesn’t work for you, plus how to reclaim marketing in a way that aligns with your personality.

Review the Show Notes:

All types of marketing strategies will work (3:53)

The cost of trying to market in a way that doesn’t work for you (5:24)

Connection over perfection (6:56)

Energy over algorithm (8:14)

Consistency over complexity (10:02)

Aligned over forced (10:49)

Finding your marketing personality (12:55)

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What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quiz

Marketing That Attracts Course: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing

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Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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143: 5 Quick Things To Improve Your Marketing This Week

Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Need a few quick ideas to improve your marketing? In today’s episode, I’m sharing five steps you can take this week to easily step up your marketing.

Review the Show Notes:

Clean up your Instagram profile (1:30)

Reach out to another small business (8:30)

Record behind-the-scenes and a day-in-the-life (11:25)

Follow-up with your cold inquiries (14:10)

Repurpose a blog post for social media (16:35)

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142: Adding a Revenue Stream with Aubrey Westlund

Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Could stock photography be a legit revenue source for your business? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with photographer and educator Aubrey Westlund about the impact that stock photography has had on her career. We’re diving into her best tips for getting started, the most common mistakes that photographers make in stock photography, plus the potential for income growth over time.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Aubrey (0:57)

From weddings to stock photography (1:47)

Navigating the stock photography world (5:46)

The most common mistakes in stock photography (9:50)

Finding inspiration for your shots (16:39)

Combining brand and stock photography (19:45)

The potential for career growth and success in stock photos (23:26)

Sales and income growth over time (26:25)

Get started with stock photography today (31:17)

Rapid-fire questions (33:47)

Connect with Aubrey:

Website: stan.store/aubreywestlund

Instagram: instagram.com/aubreywestlund

Little Black Book of Stock Photo Agencies: aubreywestlund.com/lbb

Stock Photo Besties: stan.store/aubreywestlund/p/stock-photo-besties

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What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quiz

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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141: Q2 2025 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I discuss our 2025 so far, the highlights and struggles of quarter one, plus what goals we have planned for quarter two.

Review the Show Notes:

Exciting highlights of Q1 (2:02)

The struggles of Q1 (8:29)

Getting your return on investment (13:57)

The Creative Educators Conference (25:52)

What’s happening in Q2 (33:33)

Planning our Chicago trip (40:39)

What has already changed this year (43:54)

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Website: coliejames.com

Challenge: coliejames.com/glowup

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Marketing Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quiz

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Episode 114 Q4 Business Bestie Chat: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/q4-business-bestie

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140: My Car Was A Lemon: A Lesson On Client Experience

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Would you believe me if I said I just bought a brand new car… after buying the exact same brand new car in 2023? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story of my rough car troubles and the treatment from the dealership that brought me back as a customer. I’m also diving into the lesson learned from the experience, which proves that client experience matters more than anything else in your business.

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Review the Show Notes:

The backstory on my 2023 brand new car (0:46)

Being treated like a dealership VIP (4:03)

Why client experience matters more than anything else (8:52)

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What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quiz

Episode 92 Marketing I Learned From A Car Salesman: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/92-marketing

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139: 3 Mindset Shifts For A Successful Business

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

What if your mindset was the one thing holding your business back? In today’s episode, I’m sharing three ways that I see mindset keeping female creative business owners from reaching success. I’m also sharing my tips for changing your mindset that you can act on today.

This episode is brought to you by my new free guide, Magical Momentum. This thirty-day done-for-you marketing plan is designed to connect you with your ideal clients, and to get you out of your marketing rut. If you’re ready to try something new and hit the easy button on your marketing, grab the free guide today.

Review the Show Notes:

Your mindset around time (5:48)

Your mindset around money (16:57)

Your mindset around perfection (21:36)

How to work on changing your mindset (25:20)

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138: Balancing Self-Care, Motherhood, and Business with Jess Massey

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Are you a mom learning to balance self-care, motherhood, and business? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Jessica Massey of Hustle Sanely about business ownership through the seasons of motherhood. We’re talking about what self-care has looked like through our own experiences of motherhood, the importance of flexibility, and how to find the time for meaningful self-care.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! In this group, you will learn practical ways to move your business forward, while finding community and accountability with like-minded photographers. Come join us and get access to new live trainings, a growing vault of education, and an incredible community.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Jessica (2:29)

Self-care before motherhood (5:40)

How self-care changed after becoming a mom (9:07)

Lessons found in flexibility and shifting schedules (22:02)

Finding the time for self-care (30:40)

Advice for the mom who desperately needs time for herself (40:10)

Your time for yourself is invaluable (43:18)

Rapid-fire questions(47:31)

Connect with Jessica:

Website: jessicamassey.com

Jess Massey Instagram: instagram.com/jessmmassey

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Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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137: How To Confidently Raise Your Prices with Dustin Mushinski

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Are you afraid to raise your prices? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Dustin Mushinski and diving into one of the most common challenges of creative entrepreneurship. We’re uncovering how undercharging is actually hurting your business, mindset struggles that hold you back in pricing, plus how to finally raise your rates with confidence.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Dustin (1:43)

Why you undercharge (4:30)

How undercharging is hurting your business (7:45)

Mindset issues behind raising prices (15:06)

Working on worthiness (20:14)

Stepping past fear to raise your prices (27:00)

How to know when you’re at the right price (36:21)

Bettering your relationship with money today (40:28)

Rapid-fire questions (44:42)

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136: Marketing Jar Approach with Dayna Schaaf

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Are you approaching your marketing the wrong way? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Dayna Schaaf about her “marketing jar” strategy and why social media should be the last step in your marketing. Plus, Dayna and I share our top tips for success with your email newsletter.

This episode is brought to you by Marketing That Attracts, my new course that will give you clarity on your marketing strategy and attract your ideal clients. In this course, you will learn five organic marketing strategies for photographers and advice for how to implement them into your business. Join today and get access to even more additional resources like templates, trainings, and organizational tools.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Dayna (1:49)

Dayna’s “marketing jar” approach (3:28)

Getting started the right way: with rocks (9:08)

You have to provide a way to stay in touch with you (18:22)

What defines your pebbles (21:10)

Your email newsletter strategy (26:32)

How to use social media in your marketing (36:54)

Making your Instagram work for you (42:09)

The one step you need to better your marketing today (45:49)

Rapid-fire questions (48:47)

Connect with Dayna:

Marketing Jar Worksheet: thiscantbethathard.com/marketingjar

Free Manychat Training for Photographers: thiscantbethathard.com/manychat

Website: go.thiscantbethathard.com/club

Instagram: instagram.com/thiscantbethathard_

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Marketing That Attracts: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/hWKA5zJm9GZa

Personality Portrait Blueprint: sabrinagebhardt.com/personality

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Colie James Airtable for Photographers: coliejames.com/airtable

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135: Do THIS With Your Marketing For Better Results

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Ready to make marketing feel easy? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the ONE thing that you can focus on in your marketing strategy to see a big difference in your engagement, your inquiries, and your results.

This episode is brought to you by Magical Momentum, a 21-day marketing challenge designed to help you show up with confidence, consistency, and results. Throughout the challenge, you’ll receive done-for-you marketing prompts that will get you out of your marketing rut. Plus, you’ll get access to a group Instagram chat where you can cheer each other on, share your wins, and ask questions. If you’re ready to make marketing magic together, sign up today.

Review the Show Notes:

The old ways don’t work anymore (2:55)

Marketing That Attracts (4:35)

Do THIS one thing (5:25)

Why you want to create connection (6:25)

Share about things that you and your ideal clients have in common (8:56)

Share what you would with your besties (11:17)

Stop making everything about work and business (12:18)

Stop taking everything so seriously (13:10)

From fear of showing up to social media success (14:03)

Connect with Sabrina:

Magical Momentum Challenge: sabrinagebhardt.com/challenge

Marketing That Attracts: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/hWKA5zJm9GZa

The Round Table: sabrinagebhardt.com/membership

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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134: Book More Clients with Brooke Jefferson

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Are you ready to book more clients? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Brooke Jefferson about why you’re not getting inquiries, why the leads you do have are not booking, and the steps you can take today to start booking more.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Brooke (1:38)

Three things that are stopping any inquiries (2:46)

Why your leads aren’t finalizing the booking (16:04)

The impact of a follow-up (31:17)

One step to take today to book more clients (38:23)

Rapid-fire questions (41:37)

Connect with Brooke:

Website: brookejefferson.com

Instagram: instagram.com/brookejanaephoto

Podcast: brookejefferson.com/podcast

Fully Booked Blueprint: brookejefferson.com/blueprint

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Marketing That Attracts: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/hWKA5zJm9GZa

Magical Momentum Challenge: sabrinagebhardt.com/challenge

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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133: The Big Mistake You’re Making With Marketing

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Are you making this critical mistake in your marketing? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the one mistake that might be the reason why you’re not selling out your offers quickly.

Review the Show Notes: plus 1:24

The big mistake that you’re making (2:50)

Getting them in the mood for your offer (4:38)

Pushing people to email (8:34)

Once the cart opens (10:27)

Give yourself a month off of selling (12:05)

Connect with Sabrina:

Magical Momentum Challenge: sabrinagebhardt.com/challenge

Marketing That Attracts: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/hWKA5zJm9GZa

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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132: When Letting Go Is The Best Move

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Are you willing to listen to your intuition and let something go? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a handful of stories of times when I had to let something go in my business. I’m hoping my experiences will encourage you to consider if it may be time to let go of something of your own.

Review the Show Notes:

Letting go of a course (2:01)

Letting go of Root To Rise Fall 2025 (15:31)

What are you afraid to let go of? (18:41)

Letting go of fall mini sessions (19:34)

Bonus advice (25:50)

Connect with Sabrina:

Magical Momentum Challenge: sabrinagebhardt.com/challenge

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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131: The Power of Saying No to Simplify Your Business and Align With Your Goals

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Are you prepared to say “no”? In today’s episode, I’m sharing why saying no is one of the most powerful ways to simplify your business and align with your goals. Plus, I’m sharing my own experiences with saying “no” in my business, and other ways to drop the excess in your schedule.

Examples of saying “no” (2:23)

You’re not saying “no” enough (4:30)

The trap of saying “yes” (5:19)

Resentment and burnout (6:30)

Saying “yes” to yourself (9:23)

The three steps to simplify (14:09)

Other ways to drop the excess (18:02)

Being successful with saying “no” (19:52)

Consistently checking in with your goals (22:42)

Saying “no” is not selfish (23:39)

Connect with Sabrina:

Magical Momentum Challenge: sabrinagebhardt.com/challenge

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

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130: Spotting Burnout Early - How To Coach Yourself Back To Balance

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Are you prepared to coach yourself out of burnout? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my recent personal experience with burnout. I’m also diving into the five steps that you can take to coach yourself out of burnout when it inevitably arrives.

Review the Show Notes:

The basics of burnout (2:53)

My personal burnout story (8:00)

Symptoms and warning signs (19:03)

Five steps to coach yourself out of burnout (21:13)

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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129: 10 Mistakes I Made Early In Business

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Are you making foundational mistakes in your business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing ten mistakes that I made in the first two years of my business. I had to learn these lessons the hard way, but I’m hoping that by sharing I will help you avoid them in your own business.

This episode is brought to you by Portfolio On Purpose, my step-by-step framework for planning and executing a successful model call. Model calls are so important for getting fresh eyes on your business, to create fresh images for new offers, and to create without the expectations of paying clients. With Portfolio On Purpose, you will feel inspired to take action and will have the steps and tools necessary to run a successful model call and get the images that your business truly needs.

Review the Show Notes:

Starting my business too soon (4:22)

Not running any numbers (6:23)

People-pleasing (9:36)

Not setting boundaries (11:06)

Waiting to invest in a CRM (13:23)

Editing based on what was popular (18:18)

Looking to competitors for inspiration (20:48)

Making only quick, rash decisions (22:43)

Not prioritizing myself (26:24)

Not investing in education (27:33)

Connect with Sabrina:

Portfolio On Purpose: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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128: Q1 2025 Business Bestie Chat

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Back by popular demand, it’s the quarterly business bestie chat! Colie James and I dive into our highs and lows of 2024.

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Review the Show Notes:

Highs and lows from 2024 (3:02)

What we’re leaving behind in 2024 (14:54)

What we’re planning for 2025 (26:00)

What we’re working on right this minute (34:50)

Our new rhythms in 2025 (40:33)

Connect with Colie:

Website: coliejames.com

Instagram: instagram.com/coliejames

Episode 125: Starting the Year Strong: Part One of My Planning Routine

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Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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127: 3 Mindset Shifts For Success This Year

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

What does success look like for you in 2024? In today’s episode, I am sharing three mindset shifts that will allow you to achieve that success in your life and business this year. I’m diving into key tips involving your goals, your time, and your money.

This episode originally aired on February 13, 2024.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the five-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

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Review the Show Notes:

From Worry And Fear Into Possibility (2:29)

I Am Not Available For Overwhelm (8:05)

My Time Is Extremely Valuable (16:07)

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Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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126: Starting the Year Strong: Part Two of My Planning Routine

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:21 GMT

How are you starting the new year? In today’s episode, I’m sharing part two of my new year planning routine, and diving deep into how I plan my year as a business owner.

Review the Show Notes:

The money map (2:42)

The marketing map (12:08)

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125: Starting the Year Strong: Part One of My Planning Routine

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:00:16 GMT

How are you starting the new year? In today’s episode, I’m sharing part one of my new year planning routine. I’m hoping this gives you the motivation to dive in and create an intentional plan for the year ahead.

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Review the Show Notes:

Reflection (4:14)

My vision for the new year (7:55)

Routines and rituals (17:39)

Mindset (20:12)

Boundaries (22:25)

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Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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124: Reflections, Growth, and Lessons: A Year in Review Part Two

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:00:39 GMT

Are you curious about what truly went on behind the scenes in my business this year? Today’s episode is part two of my year in review. I’m reflecting on the biggest challenges and failures that I experienced this year, what it took to overcome them, plus what I’m looking forward to in 2025.

Review the Show Notes:

Failed course launch (2:37)

Balancing my personal life and handling burnout (7:43)

Not offering fall mini-sessions (14:01)

Deciding not to run Root to Rise (16:57)

The Black Friday sale (21:18)

Not getting the speaker opportunity (22:57)

Hormones wreaking havoc (25:11)

The busiest spring (26:19)

Overcoming the challenges (28:51)

What I’m looking forward to in 2025 (31:34)

Connect with Sabrina:

Marketing That Attracts: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/hWKA5zJm9GZa

Personality Portrait Blueprint: sabrinagebhardt.com/personality

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123: Reflections, Growth, and Lessons: A Year in Review Part One

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:00:05 GMT

Are you curious about what truly went on behind the scenes in my business this year? Today’s episode is part one of my year in review. I’m reflecting on the major highlights and achievements of this year, plus a look into what it took to make it all happen.

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Review the Show Notes:

2024 milestones (3:43)

Hiring a new coach (3:54)

Hiring two new team members (7:08)

Launching two new courses (14:30)

Launching a new program (22:05)

Four new 1:1 coaching clients (28:34)

2024 retreat recap (30:22)

Going viral for the first time (34:45)

Other general wins for the year (37:24)

Favorite moments of 2024 (38:55)

The alumni retreat (43:14)

Personal wins of the year (45:31)

Connect with Sabrina:

Jaiden - The Rave Social: theravesocial.com

Rachel - In All Things Design: instagram.com/inallthingscreative

Marketing That Attracts: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/hWKA5zJm9GZa

Personality Portrait Blueprint: sabrinagebhardt.com/personality

Interested in 1:1 coaching? Contact: sabrinagebhardt.com/contact

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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122: Mastering Brand Photography with Amanda Mendenhall

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:00:45 GMT

Are you wanting to offer brand photography? This episode is the final installment in my series featuring the expertise of new educators. I’m speaking with fellow photographer Amanda Mendenhall all about brand photography, the mistakes photographers make when offering this kind of service, plus how to set yourself apart and offer an exceptional brand photography experience.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Amanda (2:13)

Understanding brand photography (5:06)

Why so many photographers are adding brand photography (6:52)

Setting yourself apart as a brand photographer (9:16)

Fit the client’s brand, not your own (11:23)

Stalking the client’s brand (13:40)

Common mistakes brand photographers make (18:03)

Getting started with brand photography (22:19)

Tagging the brand (26:41)

Upleveling your brand photography (27:46)

Brand session prep guide (29:22)

Rapid-fire questions (32:52)

Connect with Amanda:

Website: arccreativecompany.com

Instagram: instagram.com/arccreative_co

Freebie: arccreativecompany.com/brandfreebie

Connect with Sabrina:

The Round Table: sabrinagebhardt.com/membership

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Sabrina Stylist: bbeamanstylist.com

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121: Creating A Luxury Senior Photography Business with Kellie Llewellyn

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:50 GMT

Are you ready to turn your senior photography into a luxury service? This episode is another installment in my series featuring the expertise of new educators. I’m speaking with fellow photographer Kellie Llewellyn all about crafting a luxury senior experience, plus following her dream of pursuing travel sessions.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Kellie (2:22)

Starting a business and discovering senior photography (3:50)

Lessons in the senior photography business (6:42)

Crafting a luxury experience (10:09)

Marketing with Senior Sundays (11:40)

Outsourcing as a requirement for a luxury business (13:17)

Traveling for senior sessions (17:46)

The creative fuel that comes from traveling (22:35)

Creating your luxury senior photography business (25:51)

Connecting with senior family wants and needs (29:22)

Leveling up your current senior photography business (31:01)

The importance of finding your community (32:00)

Getting started with senior photography (34:11)

Kellie’s advice on senior posing and travel sessions (37:30)

Rapid-fire questions (39:39)

Connect with Kellie:

Website: kellierochelle.com

Instagram: instagram.com/kellierochellephotography

Senior Posing: kellierochelle.com/posing

Travel Sessions: kellierochelle.com/scout

Mentoring: kellierochelle.com/education

Connect with Sabrina:

The Round Table: sabrinagebhardt.com/membership

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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120: Creative Exploration Through Self Portraits with Angela Doran

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:00:45 GMT

Can having a personal project make you a better photographer? This episode is another installment in my series featuring the expertise of new educators. I’m speaking with fellow photographer Angela Doran about her incredible portfolio of self portraits, plus how committing herself to self portraiture has improved her professional work.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Angela (2:46)

Angela’s journey with self portraiture (4:08)

Feeling awkward while taking self portraits (5:16)

The benefits of a personal project (10:01)

Where inspiration comes from (11:46)

Angela’s self portraits with her son (12:50)

Planning 52 weeks of ideas (16:47)

Getting started with self portraiture (19:01) 1:27

Editing images from your phone (22:19)

Being selective about sharing (22:59)

Staying committed to self portraiture (23:43)

Self-Portrait Success (25:08)

Rapid-fire questions (26:02)

Connect with Angela:

Website: angeladoran.com

Instagram: instagram.com/angeladoranphotography

Angela Freebie: angeladoran.com/spfreebie

Angela Mentoring: angeladoran.com/for-photographers

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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119: Heirloom Portraiture with Mallory Shelton

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:00:55 GMT

Are you looking to add an additional stream of revenue to your photography business? his episode is part of my series featuring the women of my Education Blueprint mastermind. I’m speaking with fellow photographer Mallory Shelton about her unique offer of heirloom portraits, plus how she continues to add revenue to her business through slower seasons.

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Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Mallory (3:02)

Capturing heirloom portraits (3:58)

Mallory’s journey with offering heirlooms (4:51)

How heirloom portraits have impacted revenue (8:00)

Learning to edit heirloom portraits (10:20)

Equipment and supplies for heirlooms (11:56)

Crafting a relatively simple offer (14:51)

The type of photographer that should offer heirlooms (16:04)

Where to get started with adding heirlooms to your business (18:11)

The Simplified Guide to Heirloom Portraits (20:48)

Rapid-fire questions (21:49)

Connect with Mallory:

Website: malloryshelton.com

Instagram: instagram.com/mallorypshelton

Freebie: malloryshelton.com/heirloom-freebie

Mentoring: malloryshelton.com/education

Connect with Sabrina:

The Round Table: sabrinagebhardt.com/membership

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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118: Mini Session Success with Danielle Miranda

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:00:38 GMT

What are the secrets to mini-session success? This episode is the third in my series featuring the women of my Education Blueprint mastermind. I’m speaking with fellow photographer Danielle Miranda about her impressive success with mini-sessions and how to get started with stress-free sessions in 2025.

I am so excited to announce the Pre-Black Friday Sale. During the week of November 18th, I will be highlighting a different offer every single day. There is something for every level of photographer, plus an offer at every price point with massive discounts. Put your name on the waitlist now to grab these offers before quantities run out.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Danielle Miranda (2:07)

The love-hate relationship with mini sessions (5:33)

Actual numbers from Danielle’s minis (6:34)

The journey to easy mini sessions (10:52)

Making your mini session feel successful (14:10)

Offering an up-sell and avoiding over-delivery (19:36)

What photographers do wrong with mini-sessions (21:30)

Your first step to a successful mini-session (24:33)

Mini-Session Tool Kit (27:36)

Rapid-fire questions (29:03)

Connect with Danielle:

Website: daniellemirandaphotography.com

Instagram: instagram.com/daniellemirandaphotography

Mini-Session Tool Kit: daniellemirandaphotography.com/mini-toolkit-signup

Mentoring: daniellemirandaphotography.com/photographer-mentoring

The Focus Collective: the-focus-collective.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Pre-Black Friday Sale: sabrinagebhardt.com/holiday24

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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117: Exceptional Client Experience with Natasha Sewell

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:00:01 GMT

How much of a role does the client experience play in the success of your business? Today, I’m speaking with Natasha Sewell about improving your client experience plus some of the horror stories from our own business journeys.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Natasha (2:07)

Defining client experience (3:11)

Your bare minimum client experience (4:31)

Signs your client experience needs work and how to fix it (6:58)

Misconceptions around the client experience (12:20)

Natasha’s journey with the client experience (15:13)

Client experience horror stories (17:42)

Where to start with improving your client experience (21:19)

Elevate your client experience (26:42)

Rapid-fire questions (28:01)

Connect with Natasha:

Free Guide Elevate Your Client Experience: npsphotography.com/photography-freebie-website-client-experience

Waitlist: npsphotography.com/the-client-experience-waitlist

Website: npsphotography.com

Instagram: instagram.com/npsphotography

Connect with Sabrina:

Pre-Black Friday Sale: sabrinagebhardt.com/holiday24

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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116: Glowing Google Reviews with Christine Dammann

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:00:21 GMT

Can glowing reviews change your business? This episode is the first in a new series featuring the women of my Education Blueprint mastermind. I’m speaking with fellow photographer Christine Dammann about the importance of Google reviews, how to encourage your clients into writing glowing reviews, plus what happens when you receive a bad review.

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Review the Show Notes:

Why Google reviews are so important to your business (4:30)

Using Google reviews to support your marketing efforts (8:03)

Getting started with Google reviews as a newer business (10:05)

Why you’re not getting reviews as an established business (13:09)

Receiving a negative review (17:44)

Before and after prioritizing Google reviews (24:43)

How to get glowing reviews (27:00)

Rapid-fire questions (27:50)

Connect with Christine:

Google Review Freebie: christinedammann.com/google-freebie

Website: christinedammann.com

Instagram: instagram.com/christinedammannphotography

Imagen: imagen-ai.com/?ref_id=182379022

Connect with Sabrina:

Pre-Black Friday Sale: sabrinagebhardt.com/holiday24

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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115: From Empty to Abundant

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00:45 GMT

Do you feel abundant and successful during your busy season, or empty and depleted? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a common experience amongst photographers: feeling emptiness during the most “successful” time of the year. I’m giving my recommendations for how to get back on track with taking care of yourself plus how to create internal abundance during busy periods.

Review the Show Notes:

You’re not alone in this (2:43)

The solution to creating an abundant busy season (6:57)

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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114: Q4 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:00:08 GMT

How are your 2024 goals going? In today’s episode, guest Colie James and I are getting together for our third quarter business besties chat. We’re checking in on our goals and updating our plans for the end of 2024.

Review the Show Notes:

Rhythms and routines during the school year (2:05)

Saying “no” more (5:47)

Opportunities for visibility (7:17)

Education blueprint mastermind (11:32)

Evergreen emails (14:39)

Marketing That Attracts course update (26:00)

Making a decision about 1:1 offers (27:18)

Releasing and letting go of things (31:32) *ad here (33:39)

Black Friday plans (37:59)

New marketing freebie (42:09)

Pinterest and Airtable strategy (43:25)

Root To Rise 2025 (49:36)

ConvertBox (51:12)

CRM Blueprint course updates (57:07)

Connect with Colie:

Website: coliejames.com

Instagram: instagram.com/coliejames

AirTable Hub: coliejames.com/airtable

Connect with Sabrina:

Marketing That Attracts: https://sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/hWKA5zJm9GZa

Root To Rise: https://sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

Episode 103: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/q3-business-besties-chat-with-colie-james

Episode 88: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/88-q2-business-besties-chat-with-colie-james

Episode 75: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/75-quarterly-business-chat-with-colie-james

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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113: Mindset Shifts for Money Makers with Kelly Marshall

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:00:26 GMT

How do you handle your money during seasons of abundance? In today’s episode, I’m talking with my bookkeeper Kelly Marshall all about setting your business up for financial success. Kelly shares practical tips for the Profit First method, plus how to create a feeling of calm in your relationship with money.

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Kelly (2:38)

How Profit-First can help entrepreneurs (7:45)

Starting from an abundant bucket (18:00)

Looking at and allocating your money (20:42)

Making a decision for your financial success (26:11)

Limiting blocks around abundance (38:46)

Struggling to hold onto money (47:50)

Feeling calm in your relationship with money (52:22)

Rapid-fire questions (1:02:52)

Mentioned in this episode:

Relay Financial: relayfi.com

Profit First: amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making

Rich As F*ck: amazon.com/Rich-More-Money-than-Know

Connect with Kelly:

Website: terracarefinancial.com

Instagram: instagram.com/kelly.marshall.8

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/2026160704129573

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Root To Rise Waitlist: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

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112: 5 Personal Development Books Every Female Entrepreneur Should Read

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:00:12 GMT

What are my top personal development book recommendations? In today’s episode, I’m sharing five books that every female entrepreneur should read.

Review the Show Notes:

Profit First (4:40)

We Should All Be Millionaires (7:15)

Atomic Habits (11:04) - place ad before this

15 Invaluable Laws Of Growth (14:40)

You Are A Badass At Making Money (16:40)

Mentioned in this episode:

Profit First: amzn.to/3TG9DFF

We Should All Be Millionaires: amzn.to/3BgSoVi

Atomic Habits: amzn.to/3BqNMM4

The 15 Invaluable Laws Of Growth: amzn.to/3Zu88yd

You Are A Badass At Making Money: amzn.to/3ZFfOhj

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise Waitlist: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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111: What I’m Outsourcing in 2024

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:00:58 GMT

How am I outsourcing in my business in 2024? In today’s episode, I’m going down the list of everything I currently outsource, plus tips for creating more support within your business.

Mentioned in this episode:

Root To Rise: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

Kelly Marshall: terracarefinancial.com

Gaffin Creative: gaffincreative.com

Stefanie Morris: stefaniemorris.co

Octavia Elease: octaviaeleasedesigns.com

In All Things Design: inallthingscreative.com

The Rave Social: theravesocial.com

Image Salon: imgsln.co/BZCT6X6M

Sara Gillis: whatsarasaid.com

Profit First: amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making

Rich As F*ck: amazon.com/Rich-More-Money-than-Know

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Root To Rise Waitlist: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

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110: Ways You Can Invest In Your Business & What To Consider Before You Do

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:38 GMT

Are you ready to go all in and invest in your business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing five ways to invest in your business and what to consider before you do.

Review the Show Notes:

Invest in outsourcing (2:24)

Complete the big project (4:44)

Invest in your health (7:07)

Start taking yourself seriously (11:08)

Invest in education (13:15)

Connect with Sabrina:

Magical Momentum: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/Lp3AV9Dquja4

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Root To Rise Waitlist: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

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109: Dark Side to Being Perfectly Productive

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:00:28 GMT

Are you obsessed with productivity? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the possible negative side effects of chasing perfect productivity, plus how to approach productivity in a way that is actually sustainable.

Review the Show Notes:

Becoming obsessed with productivity (1:02)

Your emotions become stuck (3:05)

Our lives become like that of a robot (4:39)

We are lacking creativity (7:12)

Being productive imperfectly (10:05)

Put less on your list (11:05)

Allow more time for each task (13:49)

Bake white space into your calendar (15:25)

Stop over-committing (17:43)

Connect with Sabrina:

Magical Momentum: https://sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/Lp3AV9Dquja4

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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108: Making Social Media Fun with Jaiden Robinson

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:36 GMT

Are you in a funk with your social media? In today’s episode, I’m talking with social media marketing expert Jaiden Robinson. We’re diving into our top tips for making social media fun again plus how to make deeper connections with your followers.

Connect with Jaiden:

Instagram: instagram.com/theravesocial

Website: theravesocial.com

Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/46EUbLREXM78x9ErHhTpc1

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Root To Rise: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/71fTMFIOUzdT

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107: SEO For Photographers in 2024 with Melissa Arlena

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:00:20 GMT

You know SEO basics, but is it time to level up your website? In today’s episode, I’m talking with Melissa Arlena of Picture Perfect Rankings. We’re diving into mistakes you may be making plus new trends with SEO in 2024.

Instagram: instagram.com/thiscantbethathard_

Review the Show Notes:

2:07 - Meet Melissa

4:12 - Dividing time between two businesses

8:22 - The SEO mistakes you may be making

15:40 - Repurposing your website’s content

18:15 - Your money pages

21:34 - Does every blog post need to be valuable?

23:22 - Refreshing old content

28:33 - Getting started with keyword research

31:17 - Branching out with keywords

34:36 - New SEO rules for 2024

40:50 - How often to update your images

44:26 - Advice for those getting started

48:12 - Rapid-fire questions

Connect with Melissa:

How to set up Google Search Console: pictureperfectrankings.com/set-up-google-search-console-for-photographers

Instagram: instagram.com/pictureperfectrankings

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/pictureperfectrankings

Blog: pictureperfectrankings.com/blog

Podcast: pictureperfectrankings.com/photography-podcast

The Blogging Club: pictureperfectrankings.com/the-blogging-club

Choose Your Homepage Keyword: melissaarlena.myflodesk.com/pmy35hp00w

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Email List: view.flodesk.com/pages/62598e6c69d304440734abfa

The Round Table: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/0xIncMJL8HXc

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106: Advice From More Than 30 Years Experience with Colie James & Annemie Tonken

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:00:46 GMT

Sometimes celebrating a major milestone calls for bringing together your business besties for an honest conversation about business. In today’s episode, I’m replaying my conversation from the Business-First Creatives Project, where I’m chatting with my business besties Colie James and Annemie Tonken about our over 30 years combined experience in photography. We’re diving into mistakes we’ve made, pricing strategies, and so much more.

Review the Show Notes:

3:10 - Meet My Business Besties

5:20 – Diving Into the Business of Photography

6:34 – The Outsourcing Debate in Photography

10:37 – Exploring the Associate Photographer Model 9:

20:36 – The Power of Pricing and Confidence in Business

29:39 – The Mindset of Pricing in Business

29:56 – Confidence and Detachment in Pricing Strategies

30:05 – Business Pricing and Value

32:27 – Client Experience and Justifying Price

35:55 – Beginner Business Mistakes

37:54 – Education and Outsourcing

40:24 – Systems and Processes for Business Success

50:44 – Collaboration and Feedback

Connect with Colie:

Website: https://coliejames.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coliejames/

Connect with Annemie:

Website: thiscantbethathard.com

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105: Why You’re Not Successful with Val Duvick

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:00:40 GMT

How do you know when you’ve become successful with your business? In today’s episode, I’m replaying a conversation from Creative Income Cure with Val Duvick. Val and I are sharing our personal definitions of success, plus I’m uncovering the real numbers and growth in my business over the years.

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Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Sabrina (2:38)

Mistakes made in defining success (3:53)

Success beyond the numbers (11:26)

Struggling to believe our own success (16:25)

Signs of the wrong kind of success (19:04)

Sabrina’s business journey in numbers (27:32)

Planning for higher profit margins (34:45)

Paying yourself strategically (36:12)

Understanding what success will take (38:14)

Defining success for your current season (41:44)

Connect with Val:

Podcast: https://valmarlene.com/podcast

Website: https://valmarlene.com/

Connect with Sabrina:

The Round Table: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/0xIncMJL8HXc

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

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104: Successfully Transitioning Out of Slow Season with Annemie Tonken

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:00:14 GMT

Are you ready for the fall busy season? In today’s episode, I’m replaying a conversation from the This Can’t Be That Hard podcast with Annemie Tonken. Annemie and I are sharing our strategy for the approaching busy season, plus how we take care of ourselves alongside our business.

instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Connect with Annemie:

Website thiscantbethathard.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Marketing That Attracts: https://sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/hWKA5zJm9GZa

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

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103: Q3 Business Besties Chat with Colie James

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:00:03 GMT

Are you ready for Q3? In today’s episode, guest Colie James and I are getting together for our third quarter business besties chat. We’re touching base on our goals from the first two calls and sharing what’s next for both of our businesses in the upcoming quarter.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 75: Quarterly Business Chat with Colie James: sabrinagebhardt.com/75-quarterly-business-chat-with-colie-james

Episode 88: Q2 Business Besties Chat with Colie James: sabrinagebhardt.com/88-q2-business-besties-chat-with-colie-james

Connect with Colie:

Website: coliejames.com

Instagram: instagram.com/coliejames

Connect with Sabrina:

Marketing That Attracts

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102: Ditching The Mom Guilt While Running A Photography Business with Brittnie Renee

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:00:57 GMT

Are you struggling with mom guilt? Today’s episode is the second in the summer sabbatical series, and features my chat with Brittnie Renee on the Capture The Chaos podcast. Brittnie and I are chatting about our experiences with the guilt that can come from running a business while being a mom.

Episode Links:

Marketing That Attracts

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Connect With Brittnie

Website: brittnierenee.com

Instagram: instagram.com/brittnierenee_co

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101: Scale Your Business With A Membership feat. The Business Minimalist Podcast

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:00:41 GMT

What goes into running a successful membership? As part of my summer sabbatical, today’s episode is a replay of my chat with Jayd Boyd on The Business Minimalist Podcast. I’m sharing the behind the scenes of running my Round Table Membership plus my best tips for launching your own.

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Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Sabrina (2:06)

Creating a successful membership (3:42)

How memberships play into business revenue plus other benefits (6:52)

The value of community for creative entrepreneurs (13:14)

How to create a community feel in your membership (15:31)

Saving time by creating community (19:51)

Differentiating from your higher ticket offers (24:07)

Feeling like you could never charge that much money (26:14)

Building a sustainable business and life (33:00)

Creating a flexible weekly schedule as an entrepreneur (34:49)

One key piece of advice for launching your membership (39:17)

Bonus round (41:23)

Episode Links:

The Round Table: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/0xIncMJL8HXc

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

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100: Childhood, Intuition, and High-Achieving Women with D’Arcy Benincosa

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:00:13 GMT

It’s our 100th episode! On this very special episode of Shoot It Straight, my friend and business coach D’Arcy Benincosa is interviewing me on all things involving my background, developing my business, and maintaining balance as an entrepreneur and mom. We’re also diving into the challenges that have defined my story and the defining values behind my business.

Review the Show Notes:

Does Sabrina have it all together? (3:10)

Sabrina’s struggles in the online business world (4:22)

Making decisions and how to say no (6:00)

Developing your intuition (7:44)

Sabrina’s upbringing and childhood (9:40)

Unpacking childhood (15:26)

Sabrina’s relationship with her mom (21:23)

How Sabrina found her husband (28:49)

Navigating change in ourselves and our relationships (32:08)

The backstory to starting a business (38:55)

Why business is going so well (44:07)

Fostering community (45:44)

Moving into the coaching world (49:29)

Rapid-fire questions (53:00)

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Website: darcybenincosa.com

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99: Calendar Tips To Prep For More Ease This Fall

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:00:24 GMT

How can you create more ease during the fall busy season? In today’s episode, I’m sharing four tips for planning your fall calendar to create more ease and a successful end to your year.

Review the Show Notes:

Why should you be planning your fall calendar now? (1:34)

Plan for ease in the midst of busy season (3:22)

Plan for your time off (4:28)

Plan for reschedules (7:11)

Fall Prep Class (12:20)

Plan time for your family (13:10)

Plan for an early cutoff date (15:31)

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Episode 098: The First Step To Prepare For Busy Season

Fall Prep Class

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98: The First Step To Prepare For Busy Season

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:00:35 GMT

How can you prepare now for the fall busy season? In today’s episode, I’m sharing what I believe is the first key step to a successful busy season.

Review the Show Notes:

Start by reflecting (2:10)

How did last year go? (2:56)

What worked? (4:27)

What didn’t work? (6:02)

The Fall Prep Class (8:10)

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The Round Table Fall Prep Class

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97: What I'm Loving in 2024

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:00:48 GMT

What am I loving in 2024? In this episode, I’m sharing four things that have made a major difference in my business this year.

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Mike Michalowicz: Profit First

Profit First professionals: Kelly Marshall and Val Duvick

The Round Table Fall Prep Class

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96: How To Succeed When Business Is Slow

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:57 GMT

What should you be doing while business is slow? In today’s episode, I’m talking with Rachel Greiman of Green Chair Stories about how to succeed in a slow season. We’re sharing our thoughts on trends we’re seeing across the photography industry, plus how to set yourself up to thrive when the slow season ends.

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Episode 14: Creatives and Overwhelm with Rachel Greiman

Green Chair Stories

Photography

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95: An Honest Look At Time Management

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:00:47 GMT

How do I manage my time as a mom and solopreneur? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the behind the scenes of running my business, plus all the tricks I have for managing my time during an unpredictable season.

This episode is brought to you by Image Salon, a high-touch partner available to outsource your photo editing and get your time back. I have been working with Image Salon for years, and I love the hours that it gives back to me. Use code SABRINA50 at checkout to save fifty percent on one standard turnaround order. Let this be your sign to outsource your editing and get your time back today.

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94: 5 Marketing Strategies for Photographers

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:00:34 GMT

Are you overwhelmed trying to market your business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 key marketing strategies for photographers. From brainstorming an unlimited amount of social media ideas to embodying the role of the business owner, these strategies will leave you feeling inspired and ready to tackle your marketing.

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Social media (3:19)

Email marketing (11:44)

Collaboration (17:43)

Word of mouth (23:58)

Embody being the business owner (28:00)

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93: Taylor Swift and the Stress Cycle

Tue, 28 May 2024 10:00:13 GMT

Does your business make you feel stressed-out or even depressed like Taylor Swift in a breakup song? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a gentle reminder that your business should NOT feel this way. If you are addicted to the stress cycle and burning yourself out, I’m hoping that this episode will help you break out of the cycle for good.

This episode is brought to you by The Aligned Photographer, my online course that will help you shape and expand your photography business to feel uniquely yours. Course modules include information all about pricing for profit, marketing, setting goals, creating a sustainable schedule, email, boundaries, and more. The course also includes monthly live Q&A calls, where you can get all of your business questions answered by me, Sabrina Gebhardt.

Lifestyle Lessons Weekly Newsletter

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92: Marketing I Learned From A Car Salesman

Tue, 21 May 2024 10:00:30 GMT

Would you believe me if I told you that I had an incredible experience buying my car? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story of Steve the car salesman and why purchasing a car from him was the best buying experience of my life. I’m also sharing three marketing lessons that I learned from Steve.

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91: 10 Signs It’s Time To Raise Your Prices

Tue, 14 May 2024 10:00:46 GMT

How do you know when it is time to raise your prices? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the top ten glaring signs that it is time for a price increase.

This episode is brought to you by The Pricing Playbook, a live event for family photographers who want to confidently price their services for profit. Over three days, I will teach how to get your prices just right and what is holding you back from charging higher rates. Join me in this workshop for free today!

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90: The Top 3 Questions I Get Asked as a Photography Coach

Tue, 07 May 2024 10:00:39 GMT

Are you curious about the common struggles that family photographers face? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the three most common questions that I get asked as a photography coach. I’m diving into what to include in your client communication workflow, how to market an offer so that it will sell out, and how to price your services.

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89: How To Handle Overwhelm

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:00:05 GMT

Do you have a plan of action for managing overwhelm? In this episode, I’m revisiting one of my most popular episode topics: how to handle overwhelm. I’m sharing my best strategies for avoiding and getting out of overwhelm, especially when it feels impossible to do so.

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Pricing Playbook

Episode 12: What To Do When You’re Overwhelmed

Nick Trenton: Stop Overthinking

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88: Q2 Business Besties Chat with Colie James

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:00:03 GMT

How are your 2024 goals going? In today’s episode, guest Colie James and I are getting together for our second quarter business besties chat. We’re checking in on our goals from the first quarter and updating our plans for quarter two and the rest of 2024.

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Episode 75: Quarterly Business Chat with Colie James

43: What To Do About The Recession with Colie James

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87: When business is slow

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:00:31 GMT

What can you do when business is slow? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the advice I give to clients as they move through a slow season. Plus, I’m diving into why it is so important to show up for your business regardless of how many inquiries you have.

Review the Show Notes:

Do not panic (1:15)

Have you been showing up consistently? (3:38)

Why you need to show up regardless (6:33)

How to continue showing up (9:02)

Focus on connection, not desperation (10:38)

Build your personal brand (14:21)

There is always something you can be doing (16:24)

Create a personal project or do a model call (19:12)

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86: Marketing Magic with ManyChat Guest Dayna Schaaf

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:00:50 GMT

Do you want to get more clients into your inbox while spending less time on social media? In today’s episode, I’m diving deep into a discussion on AI and ManyChat alongside Dayna Schaaf. Dayna offers an incredible training for photographers wanting to use Manychat to streamline their business.

This episode is brought to you by Root to Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Free ManyChat Training for Photographers

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85: Your Business Won’t Grow Without This

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:00:44 GMT

What is the one thing that your business can’t grow without? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my guiding principle that informs how I coach and how I work on my own business. I’m discussing why this one thing cannot be ignored without sacrificing your business development.

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84: What It Takes To Scale Your Business with Ashlyn Carter

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:22 GMT

What does it take to scale your business? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with copywriter Ashlyn Carter about her journey through entrepreneurship and successfully scaling her business. We’re diving into where to start when hiring help, managing overwhelm, and which financial decisions are worth the investment.

How To Calculate Your Hourly Rate

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83: The ONE Thing Getting in Your Way

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:00:13 GMT

What's holding you back from going after want you want? Could it be fear? In most cases, fear is the root of all problems when it comes to dreaming big, showing up, and moving forward as an entrepreneur! In today's episode, I'm highlighting the importance of mindset and how you can overcome fear by facing it.

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82: Declutter your Business in 5 Steps with Jade Boyd

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:44 GMT

Have you overcomplicated your business? Maybe you feel overwhelmed when thinking about what you offer or even just what you have to do. In today's episode, Jade Boyd joins us to share 5 steps to decluttering your business!

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

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Podcast: www.jadeboyd.co/podcast

Website: www.jadeboyd.co

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Double your Profit While Working Less Masterclass: https://jadeboyd.co/doubleyourprofitmasterclass

The Business Edit™ Group Coaching Program: www.jadeboyd.co/coaching

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81: How to find ease in business

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:00:01 GMT

How can you find more ease in your business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a lesson that I learned in yoga about putting in the hard work early in order to create ease later on. I’m also sharing a few examples of how I find and create more ease in my own business.

Review the Show Notes:

The Root To Rise Mastermind Alumni Retreat (1:01)

Overcoming being a serial hustler (3:46)

You have to be willing to put in the work (6:00)

What ease in business can look like (9:07)

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Episode 53: Business Lessons From Yoga

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80: Trying In-Home Photography with Leah O’Connell

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:00:40 GMT

Are you considering adding in-home photography to your offers? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with photographer and educator Leah O'Connell about her experiences with in-home sessions and her best advice for photographers wanting to try it themselves. We’re also sharing how to speak to the common fears and hesitations of clients in order to successfully grow this part of your business.

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79: Website Work with Kate Hejde

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:00:39 GMT

Are you prioritizing your website during the first quarter? In today’s episode, I’m interviewing website designer and coach Kate Hejde. We’re discussing why now is the best time to be making updates to your website, easy ways to tackle a website makeover, and how to set up your site so that you attract more of your ideal client.

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78: 3 Mindset Shifts For Success This Year

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:00:47 GMT

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77: How To Be More Organized

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Is one of your goals to be more organized? Today’s episode plays just like a coaching call if you were one of my clients, and you wanted to be more organized. I’m sharing my best advice for changing both your mindset and your habits to succeed at being organized this year.

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The Brand Photography Jumpstart

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76: Content Creation that Connects with Maddie Peschong

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:00:39 GMT

How can you better connect with your audience on social media? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my good friend Maddie Peschong all about weaving your brand and your story into your content. Maddie is sharing how she creates her content, her advice for staying consistent, and how she shares both her personal and business life with her audience.

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75: Quarterly Business Chat with Colie James

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:00:42 GMT

Want the inside scoop on being a business owner? Today’s episode features the first-ever quarterly business chat with my friend, Colie James. Colie and I are sharing our highs and lows of 2023, how we are planning for success in 2024, and what currently is and is not working in our businesses.

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74: How To Make Things Happen This Year

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:00:50 GMT

How is it possible to run a photography business, manage a household, and still have time to achieve new goals? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I manage to do just that and more. I’m diving into five key steps that I can attribute to accomplishing my goals and making things happen every year.

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73: Wise Ways to Spend January

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:00:56 GMT

Slow season is here, and with it comes the chance to step back and gain clarity in your business. In today’s episode, I’m sharing six common goals that you could choose to focus on right now. My hope is to help you pick one that applies to you and your business this year, and to share tips on how to get started.

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Episode 67 Guest Annemie Tonken: When Things Are Slow

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72: What To Do When You’re Overwhelmed

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:00:21 GMT

When you’re feeling overwhelmed – you’re spinning out of control with absolutely no forward progress in sight – it is so hard to break out of the cycle. In this replay episode from my three-part series on overwhelm, I want to talk about where to even start when you’re deep in the throes of overwhelm. My goal is to help you move through the stress so you can gain clarity and start the new year off with a clean slate.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

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71: Creating White Space with Maddie Peschong

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:00:28 GMT

What is my biggest tip for building a sustainable business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my chat with Maddie Peschong on her podcast, Take It Personally, about creating white space on your calendar. We’re diving into why white space is essential for maintaining boundaries and running a successful business.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

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Episode 22: Purposeful Planning Problems with Maddie Peschong

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70: Cultivating Confidence With Annemie Tonken

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:00:09 GMT

How can you cultivate confidence in yourself and your business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my conversation with Annemie Tonken, which originally aired on her podcast This Can’t Be That Hard. We’re diving into discussions about imposter syndrome, raising prices, and investing in education, all to raise your confidence and grow your business.

This episode originally aired on This Can’t Be That Hard with Annemie Tonken.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

LEARN MORE >>

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Episode 8: Elevate with Education with Annemie Tonkin

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69: Speaking To Clients On Your Website With Sara Gillis

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:00:24 GMT

How can you create website copy that truly feels like you? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my conversation with copywriter Sara Gillis, which originally aired on her podcast Copywriter On Call. We’re sharing the before and after of my experience working with Sara, and how the language used on your website can be used to connect with your ideal clients.

This episode originally aired on Copywriter on Call with Sara Gillis.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

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Episode 25: Vulnerability in Messaging with Sara Gillis

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68: How To Avoid Burnout With D’Arcy Benincosa

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:00:39 GMT

How can you create better boundaries and avoid burnout? For today’s episode, I’m sharing my conversation with D’Arcy Benincosa, which originally aired on her podcast Play It Brave. We’re diving into practices that create a sustainable business, understanding your capacity, and mindset shifts to level up and avoid burnout.

This episode originally aired on Play It Brave with D'Arcy Benincosa.

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Episode 63: Money Month Guest D’Arcy Benincosa on Money Mindset

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67: Guest Annemie Tonken: When Things Are Slow

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:00:26 GMT

How can you make the best use out of the slow season? Today I’m chatting with Annemie Tonken of This Can’t Be That Hard about what to do when things are slow. Annemie is sharing her tips to avoid stress as business slows down and how to intentionally use the season.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

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66: What Worked & What Didn't

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:00:13 GMT

With the bulk of the busy season behind you, now is the perfect time to reflect and plan for 2024. In today’s episode, I’m giving you one final assignment to help you assess what worked and what didn’t over the last year. My hope is that this guided reflection will help you to put in place the changes you need to make next year the best it can be.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

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65: Guest Jada Dobesh on Feminine Energy in Business

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:00:06 GMT

As a female entrepreneur, do you know how to work with your feminine energy to better run your business? In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend Jada Dobesh, a holistic wellness coach. We’re chatting all about feminine and masculine energy in entrepreneurship, using your menstrual cycle to work smarter, and developing self-trust and self-worth.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

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Menstrual Mystic Course

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64: How To Finish The Year Well

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:00:18 GMT

You are in the middle of your busy season, so I’m keeping this short and sweet. Today’s episode is a little piece of encouragement for you to finish the year well. Consider this your reminder that rest is productive, even in your busy season.

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Beyond Burnout Free Guide

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63: Money Month Guest D'Arcy Benincosa on Money Mindset

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:00:35 GMT

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7 Day Money Mindset Makeover

Play It Brave Podcast

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62: Money Month Truth About Making More And Working Less

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:00:55 GMT

What is holding you back from making more money and working less? This episode is the third in a mini-series all about money: spending it, saving it, and changing your mindset around it. Today, I’m sharing the real issues that are holding you back from making more in less time, and how to overcome them.

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61: Money Month Guest LoriAnn Kuntz On Knowing Your Numbers

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:22 GMT

Are you afraid of your business finances? This episode is the second in a mini-series all about money: spending it, saving it, and changing your mindset around it. Today, I’m chatting with LoriAnn Kuntz, founder and CEO of Profit Priority. We’re diving into the fears that entrepreneurs have around money, where to start with looking at your finances, and how to fall in love with knowing your numbers.

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Episode 21: Excitement and Fear

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60: Money Month: The Truth About Spending

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:00:17 GMT

Are you hesitating to make a big investment for your business? Today’s episode marks the start of a new mini-series around money: spending it, saving it, and changing your mindset around it. I’m sharing the hard truths, like how running a sustainable and successful business costs a lot of money. I hope this series gives you the courage to finally invest big and wisely.

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59: Unpopular Opinion About Making It

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:49:08 GMT

When are you truly “making it”? Today’s episode is the last in a four-part series on my unpopular opinions about commonly-held beliefs in the wedding photography business. I’m sharing the moment when you can truly say that you’ve “made it” and why being a professional has nothing to do with milestones.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trxying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

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58: Unpopular Opinion About Changing Your Mind

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:00:53 GMT

What if it’s too late to change your mind? Today’s episode is the third in a four-part series on my unpopular opinions about commonly-held beliefs in the wedding photography business. I’m sharing how to navigate change in your business, and how to coach yourself through the fear that comes with that change.

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57: Unpopular Opinion About Selling Digital Files

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:00:12 GMT

Can you run a successful photography business without offering any products or prints? Today’s episode is the second in a four-part series on my unpopular opinions about commonly-held beliefs in the wedding photography business. I’m sharing two considerations to make when deciding on your offers, and why it is perfectly okay to only offer digital files.

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56: Unpopular Opinions - More Sessions Doesn’t Mean More Success

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:00:39 GMT

Does being booked and busy truly mean success? Today’s episode is the first in a four-part series on my unpopular opinions about commonly-held beliefs in the wedding photography business. I’m starting off by disputing the claim that a full calendar has anything to do with your success.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

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55: Celebrating One Year Of The Podcast: An Interview With ME!

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:00:48 GMT

On today’s one-year anniversary episode of the Shoot It Straight podcast, I’m being interviewed by my business bestie, Colie James. Colie has been a guest on the show multiple times now, and she is the perfect person to talk with about building a business, creating online courses and in-person retreats, and crafting my mastermind. I am sharing my journey from lifestyle photographer to educator and all that I’ve learned in a year of the podcast.

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54: Shame and Business

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:00:36 GMT

In this week’s episode, I’m talking about shame. As creative entrepreneurs, we are our brand, so we often feel a deep sense of shame when something goes wrong in our business. Today I am sharing seven of the most common ways that I see shame pop up for photographers and creatives, and what you can do to move past it.

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53: Business Lessons From Yoga

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:00:18 GMT

What if you had the time and space to breathe while running your business? Today’s episode is inspired by words of wisdom shared by my instructor in a recent yoga class. Her words resonated with me so much that I knew I had to share her message of moving at a pace that sustains us - and our businesses - over time.

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52: Why You Should Avoid Rushing

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:00:41 GMT

Are you constantly rushing and seeing your big ideas flop? Today’s episode is an add-on to the conversation I recently had with Becky Hoschek about living in a perpetual state of hurry. I am sharing what a difference it can make to your life and your business when you create from a state of passionate urgency, rather than constant fear and scarcity.

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Jen Sincero: You Are A Badass At Making Money

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51: Getting Back to Work After the Summer with Brittnie Renee

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:00:21 GMT

This one is for the moms. If you are anything like myself or today’s guest, Brittnie Renee, you are more than likely so ready for the start of the school year and to switch off from summer mom duties. In this episode, Brittnie and I are talking all about getting back into work mode, doing an audit on your time, and dealing with mom guilt as a business owner.

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The Creative’s Guide to Sustainability

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50: 3 Steps To Avoid End-Of-Year Burnout

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:00:17 GMT

No matter what kind of creative business owner you are, it is time to prepare for the fall busy season and the holiday rush. Getting a plan in place now will prevent the all-too-common burnout that can hit entrepreneurs by the end of the year. In today’s episode, I am sharing three steps that are crucial for not just surviving busy season, but thriving.

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49: How to Get the Inquiries You Want

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:00:59 GMT

How do you get the inquiries that you truly want? Maybe your specific interests have changed or you’re adding an offer to your business, but you’re dying to book more with a new type of client. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the two most important steps for getting the inquiries you’re dreaming of.

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48: Business Sustainability with Amanda Warfield

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:00:36 GMT

Today’s episode is the final part in the current replay series, and features a conversation between myself and Amanda Warfield of the Chasing Simple podcast. Amanda and I are chatting about business sustainability and what it means to set your business up for long-term success. We are sharing practical tips and action steps that you can take today to avoid burnout and create a thriving business.

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47: Avoiding Burnout with Colie James

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:00:41 GMT

Today’s episode is a replay of a conversation between myself and my business bestie, Colie James, on her podcast, Business-First Creatives. This conversation is one I am incredibly passionate about, as we are covering everything to do with burnout. I am sharing my own story of massive overwhelm throughout the first few years of my business, what I did to fix it, and what keeps me from experiencing it again.

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46: Grief and Business with Kate Hejde

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:00:48 GMT

Today’s episode is a replay of a conversation between my friend Kate Hejde and I on her podcast, How You Pictured It. This may be one of my favorite podcast interviews ever, as it is vulnerable and real. Kate and I are discussing our personal experiences with grief, and what it is like to be a business owner while going through life and the grieving process.

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Bonus: The Business Tip Road Trip

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:04 GMT

In today's bonus episode, I'm taking you on a business tip road trip with seven other photography educators and podcast hosts, where we give you bite-size tips and teachings to help your business grow! Make sure you take a listen, download everyone's freebies, and check out their podcasts!

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45: Habits and Routines with Jessica Massey

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:00:22 GMT

One of the biggest challenges that female creative entrepreneurs face is the creation of healthy habits and routines. My guest today is the incredible Jessica Massey of the Hustle Sanely brand, joining me to discuss why these habits are so crucial to supporting your creative lifestyle. We are sharing our own stories of developing habits and routines, while also navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship.

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44: The Easiest Way To Market Yourself

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:00:37 GMT

Today we are talking about something that basically everybody wants: to make more money and to book more clients. I’m sharing what I believe is the easiest way to create more business for yourself, yet is so often overlooked by photographers and entrepreneurs. I’m hoping that today’s episode will relieve some of the stress and sticky points around marketing yourself, and make it easy to connect with your audience and bring in more bookings.

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43: What To Do About The Recession with Colie James

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:00:57 GMT

If you notice that your calendar is a bit emptier and business is moving slower than usual, it’s not just you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a candid interview with my business bestie Colie James, and we are discussing what photographers and business owners can do to deal with a recession. We are sharing our best suggestions for what you can do today to proactively prepare yourself for slower business seasons.

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42: Why I Outsource My Editing

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:00:10 GMT

Summer is here and the fall busy season is just around the corner. In today’s episode, I’m discussing one of my greatest tips for managing your busy season and getting your time back: outsourcing your editing. I’m sharing why it is so important to start with an editor right now in order to get back years of your life and so much of your energy.

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41: How To Survive Summer

Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:50 GMT

It’s the first week of summer, and you’re running a household and a business. It can feel like a lot, but you want it to feel easy. How do you do it? In this episode, I’m going to share with you my approach to creating a summer of ease and grace that allows me to spend quality time with my family and still show up for my clients.

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40: The Perpetual State of Hurry with Becky Hoschek

Tue, 23 May 2023 10:00:35 GMT

Are you living in a state of perpetual hurry? You are constantly rushing from one task to the next, seemingly never able to pause and catch your breath. In today’s episode, I’m joined by mindset coach Becky Hoschek. Becky is sharing incredible insight as to how we become stuck in this state of hurry, how it is harming our quality of life, and what we can do to finally get out of it.

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39: When You Don't Seem To Have The Time

Tue, 16 May 2023 10:00:16 GMT

One of the most common struggles that I hear from my coaching clients is that they are unable to gain any traction on a goal or project. And my question always is, have you carved out the time and mental space to ensure that the work actually gets done? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the reality check and pep talk you need to make sure that your busy schedule includes the time for your dreams.

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38: Why Community Matters

Tue, 09 May 2023 10:00:28 GMT

You’ve found a creative passion and decided to go for it and start a business. You’re working hard and staying busy, but you look around and realize that you are often alone. In today’s episode, I’m sharing four reasons why it is so crucial to have genuine friendships among industry peers. I’m digging into how much of an impact those connections can have as you navigate the unique challenges that come with running your own business.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

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37: Education When You Aren’t A Newbie with Natasha Sewell

Tue, 02 May 2023 10:00:28 GMT

Is education truly worth the investment after you’ve been in business for over a decade? In today’s episode, I’m discussing the value of education for long-time business owners with my friend and fellow photographer Natasha Sewell. We’re sharing our perspectives on which education experiences to invest in and the value you can still gain when you are no longer a newbie.

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36: Let’s Talk Burnout

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:00:40 GMT

Are you in a vicious cycle of burnout? In today’s episode, I am finally diving deep into the topic of burnout and practices to put in place in your business so that you experience it less often. I’ll also be sharing how to pull yourself out of the cycle.

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Episode 12: What To Do When You’re Overwhelmed

Episode 13: Avoiding Overwhelm With Margin

Episode 14: Creatives and Overwhelm with Rachel Greiman

Episode 15: Is Your Business in Alignment?

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35: Why Creatives Struggle With Money with Val Duvick

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:00:36 GMT

If you are a creative entrepreneur, this episode is for you. Yes, that’s the only prerequisite! In today’s episode I am speaking with business coach Val Duvick all about finances and money mindset. We are discussing why so many female creatives struggle with pricing, profits, and their own worth when it comes to money, plus how to begin taking control over your financial situation today.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

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34: Imposter Syndrome Pep Talk

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:00:35 GMT

If you are a creative entrepreneur, you are bound to struggle with imposter syndrome at some point. Today’s episode is the pep talk you need when you find yourself deep in that battle. I hope this serves as a reminder that you deserve to be here, you can be successful, and the only person you need to compare yourself to is who you were yesterday.

Today's episode is brought to you by Root to Rise, a four month mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four month experience, students have weekly calls focusing on a variety of topics that both better their lives and their businesses, along with incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours! One of the best parts of the experience is definitely the three day in person retreat. The women who have gone through this program have had some absolutely incredible transformations reached massive goals and changed the trajectory of their businesses. Come join us for Root to Rise!

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33: A Holistic Approach to Goals

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:00:51 GMT

Are you making progress on your goals? Now that we are wrapping up the first quarter of 2023, it is a perfect time to check in with your original goals for the year. In today’s episode, I’m sharing five questions to ask yourself in order to review your progress and continue with your goals with a holistic approach.

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32: Big Investment, Big Impact

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:00:18 GMT

When it comes time to make an investment in your business, are you able to take the leap? In today’s episode, I’m talking about how powerful it can be to invest both time and money into your business, and why so many entrepreneurs will never actually commit to action. My hope is that this episode serves as the motivation you need to finally go for it.

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31: Consistency in Marketing with Amanda Warfield

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:00:08 GMT

If you are struggling with showing up consistently in your marketing, this episode is for you. Today I’m diving deep with soon-to-be author and host of the Chasing Simple podcast, Amanda Warfield. Amanda is a creative content strategist, and in this episode she is sharing her insight on why consistency in marketing is so important for your business. She shares reasons why so many entrepreneurs find consistency so difficult, and what you can do today to implement better strategy in your marketing.

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30: Successful Summer Planning

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:00:38 GMT

Does your to-do list feel draining, never-ending, or un-rewarding? Maybe it is constantly growing because you are distracted by others, rather than focused on your own goals and vision. Whatever the case may be, I’m hoping that today’s episode inspires you to deeply reflect on your goals and avoid any shiny distractions.

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29: Are You Distracted

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:00:19 GMT

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28: Lessons From 12 Years In Business

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:00:50 GMT

At this point in the year, so many people are giving up on the goals and resolutions that they set for themselves for 2023. Why? Because they are not seeing the progress that they hoped for. In today’s episode, my intention is to give you more than the advice you’ve already heard about setting and sticking to habits. Instead, I’m sharing five questions to ask yourself in order to discover what is holding you back from seeing progress on your goals this year.

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27: When You Don’t See Progress

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:00:33 GMT

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26: Attending Your First Conference or Workshop

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:00:51 GMT

We are smack dab in the middle of conference season, and it is quite possible that you may be getting ready to attend your very first conference or workshop. You’re probably a solid mix of excitement and nerves; both ready to jump in and meet new people and learn new skills, and also unsure about what to expect. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my own experience with my first conference season, and the value I gained from attending. I’m hoping to inspire you to commit to that conference you’re thinking about, or at the very least share some wisdom so you can have the best experience possible at your first event.

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25: Vulnerability in Messaging with Sara Gillis

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:00:40 GMT

So many female creative entrepreneurs struggle with being vulnerable in their messaging. While being vulnerable is what helps you stand apart from the crowd, feelings of fear and imposter syndrome often hold business owners back. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with copy extraordinaire Sara Gillis about what we can do to move past that fear and ease into sharing more vulnerability online.

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24: Reach Your Goals with these 4 Shifts

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:00:46 GMT

Today’s episode is inspired by a training I created for my membership group, The Round Table. The women in this group were curious about what to do in their slow season; how to maximize their time, determine what work to prioritize, and how to best set themselves up for when the busy season inevitably came back around. Whether you are a photographer or any kind of creative entrepreneur, if you find yourself in a consistent cycle between busy and slow seasons, this episode is for you.

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23: How to Maximize Slow Seasons

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:00:21 GMT

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22: Purposeful Planning Problems with Maddie Peschong

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:00:55 GMT

One of the most frequent questions I get is about what kind of planning system I use and how I manage to run my business without getting overwhelmed. In today’s episode, I’m speaking with my friend Maddie Peshong about why that question is so much more than just a matter of a digital vs. paper planner; it asks why so many entrepreneurs struggle to find a system that works for them. Maddie and I are diving into the root causes behind small business owners’ struggles with schedules, plus what our current routines and systems look like and what’s especially working for us.

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Creative’s Guide to Sustainability

Sustainable Schedule Mini-Course

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Monday Morning Inspiration: Lifestyle Lessons

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21: Excitement and Fear

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:00:55 GMT

In today’s episode, I’m discussing what is likely to happen as you decide what it is that you truly want this year. You’re likely to dance between both excitement and fear. In this motivational chat, I’m wanting to encourage you to listen to your intuition in order to move past the fear and consider what ideas and opportunities are possible for you this year.

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20: What Do You Want This Year?

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:00:13 GMT

Here we are at the start of a brand new year, and I have to ask - what do you want this year? Before you hit the ground running with work again, get clear on what you want for your business this year; whether that be more time, more bookings, or even more sustainability. In today’s episode, I’m inviting you to take a minute to get clear on what you truly want and to figure out how you’re going to get it.

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19: Highlights of 2022

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:00:17 GMT

In today’s episode, I’m inviting you to take a pause and reflect. What were some of your highlights of the last year? What were some moments you loved, things that went well, and what was it that filled your cup? I’m taking a moment to look back on some of the best parts of my 2022, and inviting you to do the same.

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Gaffin Creative Podcast Production

Spotify Playlist of Interviews

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18: How to Transition from Hustle to Rest

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:00:46 GMT

You’ve made it to the end of the year and the holiday rush is over. As you step out of a season of hustle, it can be a challenge to allow our bodies and minds to truly rest. In this episode, I’m sharing my four key tips that will help you shift from hustle to rest and experience a season of true recovery.

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17: Seasons of Hustle and Rest with Kate Kordsmeier

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:00:11 GMT

As an entrepreneur, how do you find the right balance between hustle and rest? In today’s episode, I interview my dear friend and personal mentor Kate Kordsmeier, a creative coach for women in business who are building careers that align with their hearts and souls. Kate is here to share her own backstory and incredible advice for leaning into both hustle and ease no matter what season of business you’re in.

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Podcast: Success With Soul

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16: Busy Season Reflection

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:00:19 GMT

Fall busy season is officially over, and while I’m sure that many of us are ready to step away from our cameras for a few weeks, there is one thing that I’m going to ask you to do beforehand to set yourself up for success next year. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few key tips you can use to reflect on this year’s busy season, take proper rest over the holidays, and intentionally adjust your business before next fall.

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15: Is your business in alignment?

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Have you ever taken a pause, looked around your business and wondered, “how did I get here?” Maybe your business is going great on paper, but something feels off or out of alignment with your heart and passion. This could be related to any element of your business - from your offer, to your schedule, to your income, even to your clients. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few steps you can take to access your business and get back to a place of alignment.

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14: Creatives and Overwhelm with Rachel Greiman

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:00:44 GMT

For many creatives, it is not a question of if they will experience burnout, but when. How can we better prepare ourselves to handle overwhelm and to get ourselves out of it? In this episode, I am speaking with Rachel Grieman of Green Chair Stories in a vulnerable discussion about the relationship between creatives and overwhelm.

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13: Avoiding Overwhelm with Margin

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:00:46 GMT

As you’ve managed your never-ending to-do list and the constant demands of being a mother, partner, business owner, and friend, it is likely that you have found yourself in a period of immense overwhelm. In today’s third and final episode in a series on overwhelm, I am wrapping up the conversation by talking about how to reduce the likelihood of finding yourself buried deep in the future. I’m discussing how to create margin in your calendar by protecting your ‘yes’ and doing less.

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12: What To Do When You’re Overwhelmed

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:00:42 GMT

When you’re feeling overwhelmed - you’re spinning out of control with absolutely no forward progress in sight - it is so hard to break out of the cycle. In this second episode of my three-part series on overwhelm, I want to talk about where to even start when you’re deep in the throes of overwhelm. My goal is to help you move through the stress so you can gain clarity and break free of your cycling overwhelm.

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11: Why You Are Overwhelmed

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:00:31 GMT

I want you to take a moment and check in with yourself - how are you feeling? How are you breathing, and how are you sleeping? Do you feel like you’re constantly spinning, or maybe you’re frazzled and forgetful? It is likely that you - like most of us - are overwhelmed. Today’s episode is the first in a three-part series on overwhelm; why you are feeling it, and how you can fix it.

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10: 8 Things that Made a Big Impact

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:00:42 GMT

Are you unsure of where to start with growing your business? In today’s episode, I am sharing the eight things that have made the greatest impact in my business over the last twelve years. From hiring a mentor and raising my rates, to staying in my own lane and learning to say no—it is my hope that you will find something in this list that inspires you to take a significant step in your business today.

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9: Why In-Person Education Matters

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:00:35 GMT

What could investing in your education do for your business? Could it increase your profits? Improve your photography skills or other services? In today’s episode, I’m talking about the immense importance of investing in education and the impact that continuing education has had in my own business trajectory.

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8: Elevate with Education with Annemie Tonken

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:00:02 GMT

So many photographers and creative entrepreneurs are hesitant to invest in their education. Today on the Shoot It Straight Podcast, I’m talking with my good friend and fellow creative Annemie Tonken about the real reason so many business owners are holding themselves back. We share our personal experiences with investing in education, plus how to move past the fear of investing and putting yourself out there.

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7: The Real Reason Creatives Don’t Invest in Their Business

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:00:43 GMT

Many creative entrepreneurs struggle with investing in their own businesses—leaving some to not invest early enough, and others to never invest at all. But investing in your business matters. What is the real reason that creatives don’t invest in their business? Today I'm walking through just that!

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The B Word, A BONUS Episode

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:00:34 GMT

Have you set up rules around the B word? You know the one I'm talking about that we as entrepreneurs struggle to set, maintain, and enforce. Boundaries. In today's bonus episode, I'm sharing a few questions you can ask yourself to help you understand your needs and set expectations that help you set better boundaries in your business.

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6: Top 3 things I can’t live without

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:00:51 GMT

If you're anything like me, then you love when creators share about what items or tools they're using in their businesses. So, that’s what I'll be doing today. Listen in as i share three of my current favorites in my business that I cannot live without.

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5: Investing in Outsourcing with Colie James

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:00:10 GMT

I am so excited to share this week’s episode of the Shoot It Straight Podcast with you. Today I am interviewing my business bestie, Colie James. Colie is a Dubsado expert, business guru, and photographer turned systems and automation expert. We are talking all about outsourcing in your business: why you need it, how it isn’t as expensive as you think it is, and what to outsource first. Let’s get into it!

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhart, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

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4: Debunking a Myth: You Have to Do It All

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:00:06 GMT

Are you an overwhelmed, new business owner? Don't worry, you don't have to do it all on your own! In today's episode, I'm sharing how outsourcing some of your work can actually give you the space to grow your business! Listen in to hear the three action steps you should take today in order to not have to do it all on your own!

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3: Bringing Back Creativity

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:05:59 GMT

What happens when you don't feel creative anymore? We started our businesses as creative entrepreneurs out of passion, but adding in the pressures that come along with business sucks the creativity out of it. In today's episode, I'm sharing two actions you can take to ensure you're bringing back creativity in your business.

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2: The Importance of Business Sustainability

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:00:04 GMT

Are you building a sustainable business that is easy to maintain and grow without creating an overwhelmed or burnt out version of you? In today's episode, I'm discussing the importance of business sustainability and my own experience with burnout. Plus, I'm sharing one easy step you can take today to build a more sustainable business!

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1: How to Measure Your Success

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:39 GMT

Are you chasing after big dreams of success? Great, but have you considered if your definition of success actually supports you and your life? In today's episode, I'm walking you through how to measure your success by first determining exactly what type of success you're after!

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