Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast
Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast
Sara Monika
Do you feel stuck in your photography business with no idea how to achieve your next goals? I'm here to help you discover, that it's SO possible for you to have what you want, when you want in your business so that you can create the life you've always dreamed of + deserve. Why should you learn from me? When I first started my wedding photography business back in 2011, I made just $5000 in my business. Now I bring in multiple 6 figures per year while working only 30 hour weeks serving my dream couples. Let's hang out each week so I can show you how!
156: High-quality Questions You Can Ask Yourself To Grow Your Photography Business With Flow And Ease
Do you ever have burning questions about your photography business that you wish you could just get the answer to NOW? Maybe you want clarity on the nitty-gritty details of your photography business, like what type of social media content to create, or whether it’s worth it to study the Instagram algorithm, or whether ads are better than giveaways.Well the thing is, sometimes what you need more than an answer to your burning question is a higher-quality question in the first place! The type o...
Jun 5, 2024
43 min
155: How I Made $25K In 6 Months Hosting The Exact Same Workshop 4 Times
Want to know how I made $25K from hosting the EXACT same workshop 4 times? Believe it or not, this is totally possible for you, too!But starting this education branch of your business can also bring on serious doubts. You might worry no one will buy after all that hard work, or that you’re not good at teaching, or that you’ll struggle to balance mentoring with shooting.The truth is getting started with creating a course, workshop, or mentoring program is actually a lot simpler and less stress...
May 27, 2024
47 min
EP 154: THIS Will Help You Decide If Mentoring Other Photographers Is For You!
Have you been considering getting started with mentoring other photographers through 1-on-1 sessions, hosting workshops, or creating your first online course?Mentoring others can be a really lucrative and rewarding path for you as a photographer. But here’s what no one tells you: mentoring others isn’t meant for everyone!It’s easy to see the $369k in revenue I’ve made as a photography mentor and immediately think:“That’s it! That’s the ticket to working less and earning more! Let me get start...
May 21, 2024
28 min
153: $369K In Revenue To Date: The Story Of How I Got Started With Workshops, Mentoring and Online Courses
Do you want to hear my full story of how I was able to generate $369k to date just from mentoring, workshops + courses? In this episode, I’m sharing my step-by-step timeline of how I started my education business and what happened each step of the way for me!I know that number might seem daunting, but it wasn’t an overnight success. I’m sharing this behind the scenes peek with you so you can witness first-hand the power of staying consistent with action.You too can earn the big bucks too whil...
May 15, 2024
1 hr
152: Do THIS To Avoid Wrong Decisions in Your Photography Business
In this week’s live Ask Me Anything in the Shine + Thrive Photography Community on facebook I covered:Honest thoughts of where I am right now in life/businessHow to recognize if you are making decisions from a place of alignment or misalignmentThe foundation that needs to be strong for your business to be successful!A BRILLIANT free resources if you’re interesting in diversifying your income as a photographer by getting into 1-on-1 mentoring, hosting a workshop, creating an online course, or ...
Apr 24, 2024
1 hr 7 min
151: How To Run a Super Successful Giveaway So That You Get Noticed by Your Dream Clients!
Want to know how a simple giveaway helped me make $28,000 in wedding retainers in just 1 month? Then this week’s episode is for you! Contrary to what you might think, giveaways don’t make you look desperate or like you don’t have enough business. With just a bit of planning, giveaways can create huge leverage in your business.In this week’s episode, I’m going to show you exactly what I did in my recent giveaway that helped me attract my dream client AND book out my calendar.Here’s what y...
Apr 16, 2024
41 min
150: ONE Thing Photographers Need To Succeed In 2024 And Beyond!
Do you ever find yourself wondering if you’re on the path to success with your photography business? Then this week’s episode is for you.I asked 6 wildly successful photographers to answer this question: “What’s the ONE thing you need to create a successful photography business in 2024?”In this episode, you’ll hear some hard-won lessons from 6 photographers with 6 completely different points of view. Here’s a run-down of what you’ll discover in this week’s episode:Annemie Tonken reveals her #...
Mar 12, 2024
1 hr 14 min
149: A Fast + Effective Marketing Idea You Can Start TODAY To Attract More Photography Inquiries!
I recently heard a mind-blowingly simple but powerful marketing idea at a business conference that all photographers need to know about – so I’ve dedicated a whole podcast episode to it!Tune into this week’s episode to learn how this marketing idea helped me book 8 new clients in just 2 weeks, WITHOUT adding too much extra work to my plate (and how it can for you too!)Plus more tips, mindset shifts, and marketing gold to help you show up with confidence and book even more of your dream client...
Feb 20, 2024
41 min
148: How To Receive Powerful + Aligned Ideas for Your Photography Business Through Astrology + Numerology with Sheetal Story
It’s time we talk about one of the most underrated tools available to us as photographers and business owners…cosmic design!Join me and my special guest this week (certified astrologer and psychic medium) Sheetal Story, as she guides us through how to receive powerful and aligned ideas for your photography business in 2024 through the power of astrology + numerology.Tune in to discover…An introduction to energy and how it can affect us in life and business What you *need* to hear if you’...
Feb 6, 2024
1 hr 15 min
147: How to Raise Your Prices, Thrive in a Down Market, and Build an Uncopyable, Premium Brand with Alora Rachelle
Have you heard of the “pricing deadzone”? It’s what can happen when you transition from being too expensive for the affordable clients, but not priced highly enough for luxury clients to think you’re qualified! If you’ve ever experienced this OR you’ve just generally been struggling with your inquiries and bookings right now, then I just want you to know…You’re not alone!Many photographer have been experiencing a down in inquiries and bookings (for a few different reasons I’ll be diving...
Nov 13, 2023
58 min
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