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Ep. 34 | She Shoots 90 WEDDINGS PER YEAR?! But...why? Mar 07, 2024

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In today's episode we're talking to a KJ Student who shoots 90 WEDDINGS PER YEAR. We talk about her backstory, the current wedding market, her workflow and so much more!
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I'm really working on habit stacking and my Lume Box is the best tool in my toolbox to really make sure I'm focusing on my health and well-being while simultaneously getting ready for the day or reading at night.

Ep. 33 | How to Serve a Client Who Isn't a Perfect Fit Jan 25, 2024

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Today's podcast is inspired by a recent KJ All-Access episode. In that episode the bride had very different taste than what I personally prefer and wouldn't be considered a "typical" KJ Bride. BUT I still had to show up on her wedding day and serve her as best as I possibly could.
So today I want to talk through what that looks like and how you can serve your clients well, even when they're not the perfect fit!
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Ep. 32 | The Proven Business Strategy that Hasn't Changed in 15 years Jan 11, 2024

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The business world (and just the world in general) looks A LOT different today than it did 15 years ago when I started my business. But as my business has changed and evolved over the years one thing has stayed the same: the power of a personal brand. I've noticed that many of our student's struggle with applying this concept to their own businesses for a number of reasons: so in this episode I'm sharing WHY personal branding is still important and debunking some beliefs that many make up as to why it can't work for them.
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Ep. 31 | 2023 Year in Review - Finding the Silver Lining of a Difficult Year Dec 21, 2023

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Today I’m sharing some personal and business recaps in today’s Podcast episode! Per usual, I’m a little heavy on the personal side because this year has been a whirlwind of both challenges and joys. Becoming a family of six, starting year two at the school we started, running our business, a soft launch of a new one… it’s all a bit of a blur.

We’re excited for 2024 and have so many ideas for how we can more effectively help, serve, guide and challenge our community of amazing photographers!!

Thank you for being here and thank you for believing in KJ Education!!! We are forever grateful for you!!!

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Ep. 30 | How I'm Building Entrepreneurial Minded Children (And You Can Too!) Nov 30, 2023

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In today's episode I'm sharing about how I am fostering a learning environment for my children: both in the school that we started but also at home in our day to day lives. My goal is to build entrepreneurial minded children... which may seem crazy when my oldest is only 6 years old BUT my hope is that this episode will show you that it IS possible and give you a few practical tips on how you can instill these mindsets in your own children.
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Ep 29 | 5 Things I Learned from Hosting a Mastermind Retreat Nov 02, 2023

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In this episode I'm sharing 5 main takeaways that have stuck with me since hosting my in-person Mastermind retreat last week! It was such a treat and filled me up in ways that other parts of my business cannot! I left our time together feeling more excited and encouraged about the trajectory of my Photography Education business and that's EXACTLY what a mastermind is for! I'm also sharing about the soft-launch of a new brand, Now Teach It, and how I made the decision to put it out into the world!

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Ep. 28 | AI vs Private Editors - My Honest Thoughts Sep 14, 2023

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This episode was not on the schedule. It wasn't even on my radar. However, over the weekend I tried having AI edit one of my sessions and it was mind blowing... so I shared about it. I was proud of myself for trying something new and pushing myself to figure it out. What I didn't realize was that it was going to start a firestorm in the private editing community. When I first started outsourcing, I became a strong advocate for the private editor. I tried the mega editing companies and they always fell short. I even went so far as to make a small mini-course with my own editor to help photographers learn more about private editing and how to become one! So, when I shared that a robot edited my session, the fear and anxiety that all editors have been pushing down and trying to not think about was brought to the surface. I understand their fear, their anxiety and their frustration that I shared what I did. However, after many conversations with private editors and leaders in that space, I was encouraged that there are others that think the way I do. What if this wasn't the worst thing ever? What if this was more of an opportunity than it is a problem? I know it's not what anyone wants and the fear is valid but my hope is that this podcast will allow ALL of us to see the possibility in the parts of life that we wouldn't choose!

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Ep. 27 | The Do's and Don'ts of a WorkCation! Aug 24, 2023

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Ever feel like you just can't get things done? Maybe you're like me and you have massive tasks that just seem to loom over you. This has been my reality since about 2 months before I had our last baby. I needed space, dedicated time away and the ability to focus! I finally did something about it and it worked! While this isn't an every day or every week solution, I walked away with some key takeaways about my work and my tasks that have proven to be incredibly valuable this past week! Hear all about it in this episode!
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Ep. 26 | 3 Tips for Building Something from Nothing Aug 09, 2023

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In todays episode I’m sharing 3 lessons I learned about marketing a brand new business business from starting our school! These tips will apply to anyone in the early stages of business or someone further along who struggles with creating content!
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Ep. 25 | Tears of Freedom in the Target Parking Lot Jul 27, 2023

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This episode is perfectly represents all that I hope for this podcast to be: a blend of practical photography education and vulnerable life/business lessons. In this episode I respond to YouTube comments about my favorite lens (Canon RF 28-70 f/2.0) and share a story about crying in the Target parking lot and the perspective I found there. Plus, I share an exciting opportunity I am dreaming up for business owners who are looking to find freedom. I hope you enjoy!
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