EPISODE #156 From Playdates to Pro Work Guest: John Gress Owner Photographer | John Gress Media Chicago, Illinois johngress.com DATE: August 14, 2025 How do you build technical mastery and keep your creativity alive? Photographer and educator John Gress joins us for a jam-packed conversation about the
EPISODE #155 Is AI Your Next Assistant? Guest: Kira Derryberry Owner | Kira Derryberry Photography Tallahassee, Florida kiraderryberryphotography.com DATE: August 7, 2025 Do you find yourself stuck in repetitive tasks (aka death by 1000 cuts), buried under endless emails, or struggling to plan creative client sessions? In
EPISODE #154 Why You're Not Getting Booked Guest: Ross Tyler DeCesare Social Media Manager | DeCesare Design Group Gilbert, Arizona decesaredesigngroup.com DATE: May 22, 2025 You might think that being an amazing photographer is enough to get hired by high-end clients. It’s not. In this episode, I’m
EPISODE #153 Profit First for Photographers Guest: Venus Micheal Profit Strategist | One21 Account-Ability Leander, Texas venusmichael.com profitfirstforphotographers.com one21accountability.com DATE: May 15, 2025 Be honest—do you ever feel like you are collecting money from your clients, just to hand it over to your vendors, or the tax
EPISODE #152 Setting Yourself Apart from the Masses Guest: Rick Trummer Account Representative | Mid-South Color Lab M.Photog.,Cr.,CPP,EA-ASP,Hon.F-ASP Madison, Wisconsin midsouthcolor.com DATE: May 8, 2025 Are there too many photographers in your town? How are you supposed to stand out when the field is full? Today’s guest
EPISODE #151 Necessity of Empathy in Your Business Guest: Matthew Hodgman Senior Client Success Manager | WHCC Eagan, Minnesota whcc.com DATE: May 01, 2025 Have you ever had a customer service experience so good you wanted to bottle it and recreate it in your own business? That’s
EPISODE #150 Should You Hire Someone to Sell Your Work? Guest: Drake Busath & Linda Smoot Master Photographer & Portrait Designer | Busath Photography Salt Lake City, Utah busath.com italyworkshops.com DATE: April 24, 2025 Does the thought of selling your work still make you cringe, even a
EPISODE #149 The Confidence Cure: Build a Process That Grows Your Business Guest: Jeff Dachowski Co-Owner | Dachowski Photography Bedford, New Hampshire dachowskiphotography.com DATE: April 17, 2025 What if I were to tell you that confidence in your business doesn’t come from booking more clients or getting
EPISODE #148 Getting Clients NOW Guest: Seshu Badrinath Chief Visual Communicator | Seshu Photography Avon, Connecticut seshuphotography.com DATE: April 10, 2025 Feeling the slow season slump? This episode is your wake-up call. When business is slow all we can think about is getting MORE—clients that is. And
EPISODE #147 Less But Better Guest: Nicole Gates Owner | Nicole Gates Photography McAllen, Texas nicolegatesphotography.com DATE: April 3, 2025 As kind, accommodating portrait photographers, we seem wired to constantly ask ourselves, “How can I add more?” More services. More products. More options. More experience to my
