The Stay Focused Podcast

Episode #190 Listen in today as Emily chats with past student Shannon Liebrock on the lows and highs of her photography journey with high school senior and sports photography. Shannon gets very candid about the super easy (and free!) marketing strategy she used to book 83 clients in one year. It's so easy to do...you could try it in your business too!   Links Mentioned in the Show: Free photography business class! https://www.cozyclicks.com/businessclass More about Shannon: I started in 1994 as a mom just wanting to learn to take better pictures of my kids and it grew from there. I took a long hiatus (about 13 years) and went back to it about 9 years ago. I focus primarily on high school seniors and high school/college sports photography. I photograph approximately 80 seniors per year and cover ASU football/basketball for Sports360Az along with several high schools. Where to find her: https://www.Liebrockphotography.com On Instagram @liebrockphotography1

Pricing is a hot topic for a lot of photographers. Should your raise your prices? Should your lower them? What is everyone else in my town charging? In today's episode, Emily breaks down these questions + more things you should be thinking about when growing your photography business and choosing a price from your work and time.  Listen here! Links mentioned in the show: https://www.cozyclicks.com/businessclass

Are you dreaming of starting a successful photography business? Whether you’re a beginner or a professional photographer, my former student, Sarah Gassman joins us on the show today to teach you how to turn your passion into a profitable business! Learn the simple strategies she used to market herself that you can use too! Links mentioned in the show:   For more helpful information on launching a photography business, visit: https://www.cozyclicks.com/businessclass   Sarah is a full-service portrait photographer specializing in maternity and newborn photo sessions that support parents both new and experienced. She takes care of every detail, so you don’t have to from bump to baby and beyond. See more of her work here: https://www.sarahgassmanphotography.com https://www.instagram.com/sarahgassmanphotography

In this episode, we're exploring the topic of ethical marketing strategies in the photogrpahy business world and the importance of having a clear marketing strategy in place. Emily shares some pretty  common sleazy marketing tactics and discusses why they can harm your business and reputation. We'll also tackle the fear of trying new marketing strategies and provide tips on how to overcome it. With an emphasis on the importance of having someone to check your ideas and offering a second opinion. Listen in today to this mind opening episode as we prioritize ethical marketing strategies in the photogrpahy world and encourage seeking feedback from trusted sources.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: https://www.cozyclicks.com/businessclass

Hey there, fellow lady boss photographers! Are you feeling frustrated and stuck when it comes to finding new clients? Well, fear not! In this episode, we're going to talk about what NOT to do when trying to attract new business. While it might be easier to come up with a list of strategies TO find clients, recognizing the things you might do that are NOT beneficial to your marketing strategy can be equally important. So, grab a cup of coffee and let's dive in to some helpful tips and tricks to take your photography business to the next level! LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Free Photography Business Class! https://cozyclicks.com/businessclass

Is your photography business really just a hobby? In this episode let's get real and figure out if your photography business is really just a hobby (which is totally ok, btw) or a real business and how to move from a hobby to a photography business if that is what you really want it to be! In this episode, let's discuss the difference between photography as a hobby and as a business, the factors to consider when deciding to turn your hobby into a business, and the steps to take to turn your photography hobby into a business!   Listen here! Have friend who might like this episode? Share it with them! LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Access the FREE Photography Business Class and transition from hobby to business! Join here: https://www.cozyclicks.com/businessclass   More Episodes You Might Like! Ouch! You’ve Got Imposter Syndrome! How to Overcome it as a Photographer 5 HUGE Things Stopping You From Starting Your Photography Business…and how to get past them. The 3 Things to Know to Move from “Mom with a Camera” to Business Owner

Starting a photography business can be an exciting and challenging venture. However, it's common for photographers to experience imposter syndrome, which can hinder their progress and success. In today's episode, we'll explore three reasons why photographers feel imposter syndrome when starting their business and offer real tips on how to overcome those feelings so that you can grow your confidence and dreams!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Free Photography Business Video Class-- https://cozyclicks.lpages.co/start-and-grow-your-photography-business/

Ready to start your portrait photogrpahy business?   But confused where to even start so you keep doing THESE 5 things that are holding you back! You might not even realize it or know what they are, but once you do it is eye opening and canhelp put you on the right path to starting and building the portrait photography business that you keep dreaming about.   You 100% can make your business dreams come true and understanding what might be stopping you is the first step in to making it all happen!   Listen here!

Yes!  You decided to start your photography biz. So exciting! The hard part is figuring out all the things you need to get up and running successfully. When you really start thinking about it all, it can get MAJORLY overwhelming. Don’t let that overwhelm creep over you though. Start one step at a time and you’ll get there.   In this episode, Emily covers 5 of the most imortant things to do if you want to start your own family photography business in less than 5 minutes! Listen here!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Free manual mode handbook! https://www.cozyclicks.com/handbook

Are you a mom with a camera who would love to turn your photography hobby into something that made actual money?    If so, then this episode is exactly what you need!   Emily breaks down the three things that you need to start doing now if you want to move from just a mom  who wants to take great pictures of their kids, to a mom photographer who's actually making BANK.   This could mean you're making an extra $100 a week or up to $100,000 a year.  Wouldn't that be awesome!   Tune in to today's episode to learn the three things that you need to start doing to make that happen.     Links mentioned  in the show:   https://www.cozyclicks.com/framework