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Host Nathan Holritz and his guests will help you build your brand, focus your marketing efforts, refine your workflows, and dial in your photographic technique – all with efficiency in mind.
In the end, we not only want you to succeed as a photography business owner, but to still have a life through it all.
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Are you offering your clients a timeless product that will hold their memories for a lifetime?⠀
In episode 187 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan, Rich, and last-minute special guest Shaun Austin - CEO of KISS Books - walk through the importance of offering albums to their wedding clients! Listen in as they share the philosophy behind selling, creating, and delivering beautiful wedding albums.
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Is your photography brand attracting the type of clients you want while also uniquely representing you?
In episode 186 of the Bokeh Podcast, Jess Onesto of Cheers Babe Photo shares the importance of branding and making sure your business stands out! Listen in as she explains how she created her unique brand and how she used it as an opportunity to expand her business with an online shop.
The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.
Time Technique:
1. Batch working in email.
2. Take time/a day off work.
The Lesson: I’m not the right photographer for everyone and that’s ok.
The Gear Bag: 50mm 1.2
Brand Position: I’m a passport ready photographer helping fun and creative couple capture their toast worthy wedding.
Links:
The Untethered Soul: bit.ly/bp-untethered
Building a Storybrand: bit.ly/bp-storybrand
The Road Back to You: http://bit.ly/bp-roadbacktoyou
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Are you proactively making connections in order to grow your photography business?
In episode 185 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan, Haylee, Heather, and Rich discuss the importance of networking with intention! Listen in as they share the methodology in building relationships with potential clients, vendors, and others in order to build and market your business.
The audio from Workflow Wednesday episodes is from our weekly Facebook Live videos. Tune in live on Wednesdays at 2:00PM EST, at facebook.com/photogsedit
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Are you looking to grow your photography business in one area, but nervous about specializing and missing opportunities?
In episode 184 of the Bokeh Podcast, Morgan Mendez of Lady Ilg Photography shares how specializing in your business can actually set you up for success! Listen in as she explains the importance of specializing and how to determine what niche you choose!
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Time Technique:
Outsource the things that don’t require you
Batch Work
Mentioned in this Episode:
Thomas Flint
Why Specializing Matters:
1. It gives your clients a reason to trust you without ever having worked with you, because they can see that you’re a master in your craft and you know what you’re doing.
2. It opens the door for you to educate other business owners in your specialize area.
3. It allows for more filtered referrals when your clients know what you focus on in your business.
How to Determine Your Specialty:
1. Do I feel as though my business could sustain itself if I had to take time off?
2. Am I passionate about what I’m doing?
3. Is what I’m doing lighting my bulb?
Links
facebook.com/LadyIlgPhotography
The Art of Specializing: ladyilgphotography.com/specialize
Amazon Prime: Jack Ryan
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Are you proactively making an effort to grow your photography business offline?⠀
In episode 183 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan, Haylee, Heather, and Rich discuss the importance of networking! Listen in as they share the philosophy behind building relationships with others in order to build and market your business.
The audio from Workflow Wednesday episodes is from our weekly Facebook Live videos. Tune in live on Wednesdays at 2:00PM EST, at facebook.com/photogsedit
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Reawaken the Giant Within - Tony Robbins: bit.ly/bp-reawaken
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Are you ready to grow your team with associate photographers, but fear you won't find the right people for the job?
In episode 182 of the Bokeh Podcast, Sarah Willey joins us to share how she grew her business by hiring associate photographers, plus she gives an inside look at the process she followed to find them. If you're interested in adding to your team, listen to Sarah's advice on finding and employing photographers under your brand.
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Time Technique: Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks.
The Lesson: Be open to feedback and constructive criticism.
The Gear Bag: 70-200mm
Mentioned in this Episode: Annie Leibavits
Tips for Employing Associate Photographers:
1. Find people who’s personality matches yours.
2. Open up the opportunity to your clients when you’re not available.
3. Be consistent in participating in your brand so your client continue to receive the same experience.
Links:
Episode #171: bit.ly/bp-171
Ben Turner SEO Episode #44: bit.ly/bp-44
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Do you struggle with the idea of giving up control in your business? We've been there and we understand!
In episode 181 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan, Haylee, Heather, & Rich continue the conversation on outsourcing editing and discuss the Photographer's Edit workflow. Listen in to hear Rich & Heather's process of setting up their editing style, prepping files for editing, and receiving their final edits from Photographer's Edit.
The audio from Workflow Wednesday episodes is from our weekly Facebook Live videos. Tune in live on Wednesdays at 2:00PM EST, at facebook.com/photogsedit
The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.
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Workflow Wednesday: Outsourcing Editing Part 1
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Are you ready to break into wedding photography, but have hesitations in facing the challenges of being a new wedding photographer?
In episode 180 of the Bokeh Podcast, Kerry Murray shares how he balances his full-time job and family, while pursuing his side hustle in photography. Listen as he provides insight on his experience with managing multiple jobs, figuring out pricing, and getting booked when you're just starting out.
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Time Technique: Schedule blocks of purpose.
The Lesson: This is hard work and will require a lot of sustained energy to make work.
Brand Position: Wedding photojournalist capturing natural, authentic photographs.
The Gear Bag: Nikon D750 & 85mm 1.4
Links
instagram.com/kerrymurrayphotography
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Are you missing out on big opportunities to grow your business with new or existing clients?
In episode 179 of the Bokeh Podcast, Allison Hopkins discusses the importance of looking at every opportunity and deciding how you can grow from it. Listen in as she shares ways you can better serve your existing clients, evaluate and utilize your strengths, and capitalize on opportunities in your business.
The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.
Time Technique:
1. Schedule your time.
2. Get massages ones a week.
Brand Position: A Cleveland based wedding and lifestyle photographer focused on unscripted, artful moments.
The Gear Bag: 85mm 1.4 & Nikon D850
Principals To Taking Advantage of Opportunities:
1. Serve your clients first.
2. Manage your down time to learn. Ex: Listen to podcasts while commuting.
3. What are you strengths outside of being photographer?
4. Continue to grow the connections you have made.
Links:
instagram.com/allisonhopkinsphotography
Tim Terris with Jason Freed: tim.blog/2018/07/23/jason-fried/
Time Ferriss - 4 Hour Work Week: bit.ly/bp-4hr
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Are you hesitant to give up control when it comes to your business? You're not alone!
In episode 178 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan, Haylee, Heather, and Rich discuss the importance of delegating work, like editing, so you can focus on the things that will grow your business and fulfill your life.
The audio from Workflow Wednesday episodes is from our weekly Facebook Live videos. Tune in live on Wednesdays at 2:00PM EST, at facebook.com/photogsedit
The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.
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Goliath Must Fall - bit.ly/bp-goliath
Podcast: Elon Musk #1169: bit.ly/bp-elonmusk
Ted Talk: Dying Well: bit.ly/bp-dyingwell
Webinar: Getting Started with Photographer's Edit: bit.ly/pe-getstarted
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