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Dealing with unhappy clients is a universal challenge in business. For photographers, clear communication and setting expectations from the start are vital. Informative blog posts and clear policies help prevent misunderstandings. Effective client relations not only resolve current issues but also transform dissatisfaction into loyalty, ensuring long-term success.

June 25, 2024

How To Handle Unhappy Clients

How to handle unhappy clients in your photography business

Podcast

Summer brings both joy and challenges, requiring a balance between business and family life. Establishing a flexible schedule, planning ahead, involving kids in work, and taking breaks are key strategies. Embrace the unpredictability, share experiences, and aim to thrive, not just survive. Enjoy a productive, joyful summer with your family.

June 11, 2024

Tips For Surviving The Summer As A Work From Home Parent

Tips for Working From Home Over the Summer

Podcast

The author examines the shift in online education, highlighting dissatisfaction with expensive courses that lack value. They endorse alternatives like membership models that offer continuous support and personalized learning. The future of online education favors mini-courses and bite-sized content, focusing on practical application, community engagement, and adaptability for better, lasting outcomes.

June 5, 2024

Why Expensive Online Courses Are Fading

The future of online education for photographers

Business

A dedicated website remains essential in a social media-dominated world. It establishes a professional online presence, provides a comprehensive hub of information, and allows for complete control over brand narrative. Although free website builders exist, investing in a paid platform tailored to specific needs enhances long-term business growth and visibility.

May 30, 2024

Does Your Business Need a Website?

Do you need a website for your photography business?

Podcast

Small business owners often struggle with managing various tasks, particularly in content creation and design. The recent “Girl Means Business” podcast episode discusses how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can alleviate these challenges. AI tools can generate engaging content, streamline designs, automate customer service, and provide valuable business insights. This episode encourages entrepreneurs to integrate AI into their business strategies, promising significant operational improvements and opportunities for growth.

April 3, 2024

AI Tools For Every Small Business

AI Tools For Small Business

Podcast

When you think about the brands that are super successful, and that a lot of people look up to, oftentimes it can seem as if they have a “cult-like” following. And as someone who has recently gotten very invested in docuseries shows about cults, it got me thinking… Why is it that people buy into […]

February 8, 2024

How to Create An Engaged Community For Your Business

create an engaged photography community

Social Media

The holidays are here, and while the world might be slowing down for a bit, it’s the perfect time for us small business owners to turn up the heat on our dreams. So grab your favorite cozy sweater, a cup of cocoa, and let’s sleigh the game together with these fab tips! ? Deck the […]

December 6, 2023

Unwrapping Success: 5 Tips to Help Small Business Owners Shine During the Slow Season

Boost your photography business during slow season

Mindset

When I started my photography business in 2012 I had no idea what I was doing and to be completely honest…I was a mess! I kept client information in paper file folders with sticky notes and printed copies of email messages. It was the farthest thing from efficient. In 2014 I attended a photography conference […]

August 8, 2023

Honeybook vs. Dubsado – Choosing the Best Client Management Platform

Honeybook client management

Business

There is one business strategy that can make a real difference when it comes to financial security and stability: multiple income streams. Instead of relying on just one source of revenue, why not explore different avenues to enhance your business? In this post, we’ll dive into the advantages of diversifying your income streams and how […]

July 3, 2023

The Benefits of Having Multiple Income Streams for Your Business {Episode 218}

Multiple Income Streams

Business

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent in the world of entrepreneurship and content creation. As an entrepreneur, I’ve been contemplating the impact of AI on my own business and how I can leverage its capabilities. From Chat GPT to content creation tools, AI technology has the potential to revolutionize how we operate. In this […]

June 29, 2023

The AI Advantage: Boosting Efficiency in Business {Episode 222}

Using AI to grow your business

Podcast