EPISODE #122
Raising the Bar on Your Portrait Studio
Guest: Nadine Priestley
Owner | Nadine Priestley Photography
Palo Alto, California
nadinepriestley.com
DATE: August 15, 2024
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Do you have a hard time trusting yourself?
We are human, which means we all have that little voice in our heads that guides us as to what we should or shouldn’t do in a given situation, but we also sometimes second guess that voice.
What if you could learn to trust yourself more?
Join me this week as I chat with returning guest Nadine Priestley from Nadine Priestley Photography, a remarkable business owner with a truly kind and gentle soul.
A card-carrying people pleaser, Nadine loved her portrait business but found that too often she came off as less-than-confident when working with clients.
After all, she didn’t want to be aggressive or pushy. I met Nadine when she joined The Art of Selling Art Course in 2021. I have watched her as she’s stepped into her knowledge and professionalism (all of which she ALREADY possessed!) and created a foundation for a successful, enjoyable business that is supporting her family and her dreams in ways that weren’t possible before.
In this episode, Nadine shares how she transformed her business over the past year by embracing her role as an expert and confidently stepping into taking a more assertive role with her client interactions.
Nadine shares keen insights into:
🥰 Connecting generations through her work
📈 The evolution of her business practices
And, so vital to her people-pleasing-yet-ambitious soul…
❤️ Balancing empathy with assertiveness.
We also discuss the importance of valuing expertise and how Nadine confidently recommends the best options for her clients, making sure that they receive top-notch service!
If you identify as an introvert or struggle with self-confidence, this episode is sure to offer valuable lessons in personal growth and self-trust!
Let’s do it!
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In this episode, you will learn how (and why it’s important!) to:
- Trust yourself as an expert.
- Build strong client relationships with an emphasis on trust, care, and personal connections.
- Learn continuously and build community support.
- Recognize the true value of your work and appropriately price your services.
Here’s a glance at this episode:
- [3:17] – Nadine focuses on relationship-building and diverse portraits and values connections and familiar locations.
- [6:14] – Nadine’s empathy allows her to make personalized recommendations for clients’ needs.
- [9:24] – Hear an example of how Nadine uses her expertise to adapt to client needs even in challenging situations.
- [11:20] – ATJ taught Nadine to charge for her expertise, improving business perspective and client satisfaction.
- [13:58] – The Art of Selling Art class taught Nadine pricing strategies and strengthened her professional community.
- [16:49] – ATJ embraces continuous learning, inspired by others thriving in their passions.
- [19:33] – Younger photographers are encouraged to follow their passions and seek mentors.
- [22:07] – ATJ further emphasizes seeking successful mentors and trusting personal passions.
- [25:19] – Nadine learns creative inspiration from different resources, mentioning the book Setting the Table by Danny Meyer.
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Links and Resources:
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Nadine’s Previous ReWork Episode #084
Reading:
Book: Setting the Table by Danny Meyer
Book: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
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