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Blogging helps share expertise, build a brand, and connect with a community. Tips include knowing your audience, creating catchy headlines, storytelling, using visuals, maintaining a conversational tone, including calls to action, staying consistent, and being authentic. These strategies make your content engaging and relatable, encouraging reader interaction and loyalty.

July 22, 2024

How to Create Engaging Content for Your Photography Blog: Tips & Tricks

Blogging tips for photographers

Marketing

Ready to dive into some game-changing marketing strategies that will help you take your photography business to the next level in 2024? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refresh your approach, I’ve got you covered with actionable tips that are sure to make a big impact. 1. Showcase Your Unique Style In a […]

June 13, 2024

Top Marketing Strategies for Photographers in 2024

Marketing Trends for Photographers

Marketing

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

If you’re an artist looking to monetize your skills, explore digital products like mini-courses, templates, and guides tailored to your audience’s needs. Effective marketing through platforms and social media can boost visibility. Quality and authenticity are crucial. Harness digital opportunities to create passive income and grow your business.

May 30, 2024

Creating Extra Income With Digital Products

Add Extra Income With Digital Products

Podcast

In 2024, social media marketing focuses on authenticity, high-quality personalized content, and precise language for social media SEO. Offline collaborations enhance brand exposure, while AI tools improve engagement. Balancing automation with human interaction is essential. Adapting to these trends helps brands build a compelling online presence and succeed in a dynamic market.

May 30, 2024

What is Working On Social Media in 2024

What is working on social media in 2024

Social Media

Small business owners must decide between organic and paid marketing. Organic marketing, involving SEO, blogging, and networking, builds long-term trust and loyalty but requires time and effort. Paid marketing, including social media and search engine ads, offers quick exposure but can be costly and has challenges. A balanced approach may be ideal.

May 30, 2024

When & How to Use Paid vs Organic Marketing In Your Photography Business

Paid vs organic marketing for your photography business

Podcast

Today’s discussion emphasizes the importance of identifying your Unique Selling Point (USP) to differentiate your business. Unlike a niche, which defines your market, the USP adds a special element that enchants clients, providing services like VIP treatments and personalized experiences. Successfully crafting a USP involves understanding customer feedback, drawing inspiration from favorite brands, and deeply knowing your audience to create a tailored experience that attracts and retains clients, propelling your business to new heights.

April 30, 2024

Unveiling Your Unique Selling Point: A Roadmap to Business Success

What is your Unique Selling Point

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

I often talk to photographers in Facebook groups, at speaking events and inside my Focused Photographer Lab coaching membership, about social media…and I hear the same sentiments over and over again “Social media doesn’t work for me” “I get so burned out by social media” “I’m tired of spending so much time creating content that […]

March 26, 2024

Shifting Your Social Media Mindset

Shift Your Mindset around Social Media

Social Media