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The Difference Maker Revolution Podcast

The Difference Maker Revolution is the podcast that will help you grow your photography business by teaching you how to improve your marketing to get better leads, increase conversations with your ideal clients and generate more profit for your photo-based business, whether that is through eliminating the seasonality of your sessions or filling up the calendar of your studio. This show is brought to you by the industry experts Ronan Ryle – Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers Of America; Photography-marketing funnel specialist Jonathan Ryle; published author and successful children’s studio owner in Tampa Jeanine McLeod; and serial portrait studio owner and photography educator Steve Saporito.

Tune in to this show for real-world experience, outside perspective, industry knowledge and mentorship that is usually only accessible to members of BSA’s Photography Marketing Accelerator and listen to the business growth tactics that generate highly targeted leads and bookings for your photography brand.

Through this fun, educational, inspirational, innovative and high-energy show, The Fully Booked Photographer aims to share the mission of Creating A Healthier Society Through Photography.

Copyright: © 2023

Latest Episodes:

That Fatal Call From an Unhappy Client May 25, 2026

Show notes

In this episode of the Difference Maker Revolution, Ronan, Steve & Jeanine unpack the “fatal call” every business owner fears and how the right response can completely transform trust, referrals, and long-term client relationships.

💬 “An unhappy client made happy ends up becoming one of your most loyal clients.”

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why unhappy clients are actually opportunities for growth

• The biggest mistake business owners make when complaints happen

• How to de-escalate emotional client situations

• Why listening matters more than defending yourself

• Real stories of client mistakes turned into lifelong loyalty

• How great service creates referrals and repeat business

A powerful conversation every photographer and business owner needs to hear.

Ready to add $100k - $250k to your business in the next 12 months? Apply for Inner Circle...

https://www.joindifferencemaker.com/innercirclesp

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

The Difference Maker Revolution Podcast was created for photographers who want more than a business — they want impact, freedom, and fulfillment.

We believe photography has the power to change lives, and that profit and purpose aren’t opposites — they’re partners. When they align, photographers unlock not just income, but influence and independence.

Hosted by Steve Saporito, Ronan Ryle, Jonathan Ryle, and Jeanine McLeod, this show brings together decades of experience helping thousands of studios worldwide transform from surviving to thriving.

Each episode dives deep into what really drives growth — not gimmicks or hacks, but the mindset, strategy, and systems that turn creativity into consistency and purpose into profit.

You’ll hear real conversations with industry leaders, proven frameworks that work in any market, and honest stories from photographers who’ve built businesses that matter — without losing the heart that started it all.

If you’re ready to grow, to lead, and to prove that you can build a photography business that’s both profitable and purposeful — welcome home.

This is The Difference Maker Revolution

The First Thing They Ask Is The Price... What Next? May 18, 2026

Show notes

In this episode of the Difference Maker Revolution Podcast, the team dives into one of the most common questions photographers face and why it’s often misunderstood.

This is a conversation about mindset, communication, and understanding what clients are really asking when they lead with price and how shifting your perspective can completely change the way you respond and connect.

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why “what’s the price?” is not a rejection but a buying signal
What clients are really saying when they ask about price
How photographers misinterpret this question and lose opportunities
Why confidence in your value changes the conversation
The difference between reacting and leading the client journey
How to guide clients instead of just answering them
Why connection matters more than price lists
How to turn simple inquiries into meaningful client experiences

This is not about avoiding the price question it is about understanding it leading it and using it to create better connection and better outcomes.

Tune in now 🎧

Join the Difference Maker Inner Circle, where you’ll get the support, coaching, and proven systems to turn intentional client experience into real growth, real bookings, and real impact.

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https://www.joindifferencemaker.com/innercirclesp

Why This Crazy World Needs You Now May 11, 2026

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In this episode of the Difference Maker Revolution Podcast the team dives into what it really means to stay grounded in a world that feels increasingly chaotic and how photographers are not reacting to the noise but learning how to rise above it.

This is a conversation about mindset, focus, and purpose and how shifting the way you see the world can completely change the way you show up in your business and life.

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why the world feels chaotic and how to stay grounded
The truth that you cannot control everything but you can control your focus
How your inputs shape your outputs and your results
Why people today are overwhelmed and what they are really searching for
How Difference Makers create connection joy and meaning in uncertain times
Why purpose helps you stay centered when everything feels noisy
How photographers can turn external noise into deeper client connection
Why this is a powerful moment for those who create calm and experience

This is not about ignoring the world it is about learning how to rise above it, refocus, and show up with clarity and impact

🎧 Ready to take this further? Apply to join the Inner Circle and step into a community of Difference Makers building stronger businesses, mindsets, and client experiences on purpose.

Apply here 👇👇👇

⁠https://www.joindifferencemaker.com/innercirclesp⁠

Adding Even More Magic to Your Client Journey – Part 2 May 04, 2026

Show notes

In this episode of the Difference Maker Revolution podcast, we break down how intentional client experience design can transform your photography business—and how to apply it in a practical, real-world way.

🎧 What you’ll hear / discover:

How separating “behind-the-scenes operations” from the client-facing experience helps protect your client experience
The small studio details that can unintentionally break the client journey (and how to fix them)
Why how you manage your space and workflow directly impacts how premium your brand feels
The importance of resetting and maintaining consistency so every client experience feels intentional
The peak-end principle and how to design stronger emotional memories from start to finish
Simple, practical ways to ensure clients leave feeling confident, valued, and excited to share their experience

🎧 Tune in and discover how small, intentional changes in your studio can completely transform how your clients experience—and remember—your business.

If you’re ready to implement these strategies in your own studio and get support, apply to join the Inner Circle below.

Apply here 👇👇👇

⁠⁠https://www.joindifferencemaker.com/innercirclesp⁠⁠

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

The Difference Maker Revolution Podcast was created for photographers who want more than a business — they want impact, freedom, and fulfillment.

We believe photography has the power to change lives, and that profit and purpose aren’t opposites — they’re partners. When they align, photographers unlock not just income, but influence and independence.

Hosted by Steve Saporito, Ronan Ryle, Jonathan Ryle, and Jeanine McLeod, this show brings together decades of experience helping thousands of studios worldwide transform from surviving to thriving.

Each episode dives deep into what really drives growth — not gimmicks or hacks, but the mindset, strategy, and systems that turn creativity into consistency and purpose into profit.

You’ll hear real conversations with industry leaders, proven frameworks that work in any market, and honest stories from photographers who’ve built businesses that matter — without losing the heart that started it all.

If you’re ready to grow, to lead, and to prove that you can build a photography business that’s both profitable and purposeful — welcome home.

This is The Difference Maker Revolution

Adding The Magic To Your Client Journey - Part 1 Apr 27, 2026

Show notes

In this episode of the Difference Maker Revolution podcast, the team breaks down what photographers can learn from Disney about building unforgettable client experiences that go far beyond just taking great photos.

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:

How Disney designs every touchpoint to create emotionally memorable client experiences
The powerful mindset shift from seeing inquiries as “leads” to “future clients.”
Why focusing only on photography can limit your bookings and growth
How small studio details like smell, cleanliness, signage, and layout impact client perception
How to “walk your business like a client” and instantly spot experience gaps
What turns a normal studio visit into a high-end, memorable experience
Why consistency and team culture are critical to client experience
How intentional design turns clients into long-term advocates and referrers

Tune in to learn how small intentional changes can lead to better client experiences, more bookings, and stronger referrals.

Join the Difference Maker Inner Circle, where you’ll get the support, coaching, and proven systems to turn intentional client experience into real growth, real bookings, and real impact.

Apply here 👇👇👇

⁠⁠https://www.joindifferencemaker.com/innercirclesp⁠⁠

Take Down The Walls & Increase Your Bookings Apr 20, 2026

Show notes

This week on the Difference Maker Revolution Podcast:

Are you unknowingly building “walls” that stop clients from booking?

Steve, Ronan, and Jeanine break down how mindset, messaging, and your client journey could be pushing potential clients away and how to replace those barriers with simple “welcome mats” that build trust, excitement, and bookings from the very first touchpoint.

What You’ll Learn:

Why your mindset changes everything in how clients respond
The hidden “walls” in website forms and contracts
How to turn hesitation into trust and bookings

Discover how to remove hidden walls and turn more inquiries into bookings. Tune in now 🎧

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

The Difference Maker Revolution Podcast was created for photographers who want more than a business — they want impact, freedom, and fulfillment.

We believe photography has the power to change lives, and that profit and purpose aren’t opposites — they’re partners. When they align, photographers unlock not just income, but influence and independence.

Hosted by Steve Saporito, Ronan Ryle, Jonathan Ryle, and Jeanine McLeod, this show brings together decades of experience helping thousands of studios worldwide transform from surviving to thriving.

Each episode dives deep into what really drives growth — not gimmicks or hacks, but the mindset, strategy, and systems that turn creativity into consistency and purpose into profit.

You’ll hear real conversations with industry leaders, proven frameworks that work in any market, and honest stories from photographers who’ve built businesses that matter — without losing the heart that started it all.

If you’re ready to grow, to lead, and to prove that you can build a photography business that’s both profitable and purposeful — welcome home.

This is The Difference Maker Revolution

If this conversation resonated with you and you're ready to go deeper, join us inside the Inner Circle. That's where we take ideas and turn them into implementation, helping you remove friction in your client journey, build deeper trust, and create real momentum in your photography business.

Apply here 👇👇👇

https://www.joindifferencemaker.com/innercircle

How AI Can Help Create Both Consistent & Quality Marketing Apr 13, 2026

Show notes

This week on the Difference Maker Revolution Podcast:

Jonathan, Steve, Ronan, and Jeanine dive into how “perfect practice” is what truly drives success and why doing things the wrong way consistently is what holds most photographers and studio owners back.

They also reveal how Casey B. is transforming the way business owners think about marketing, branding, and client understanding, turning decades of coaching experience into a powerful AI-driven system that helps you create consistent, high-quality output in a fraction of the time.

Discover why relying on generic AI like ChatGPT isn’t enough, how clarity on your client avatar changes everything, and why some photographers are now moving faster than ever while others stay stuck staring at a blank screen.

What You’ll Learn:

Why “perfect practice” matters more than just repetition in business growth

How Casey B. helps you turn your brand foundation into consistent, high-quality marketing

Why understanding your client avatar is the key to unlocking better results

How AI is amplifying (not replacing) human coaching and experience

Why consistency + quality is the real formula for scaling your studio

Listen now to discover how to simplify your marketing, reconnect with your purpose, and stay ahead in the AI-powered future of photography businesses.

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

The Difference Maker Revolution Podcast was created for photographers who want more than a business — they want impact, freedom, and fulfillment.

We believe photography has the power to change lives, and that profit and purpose aren’t opposites — they’re partners. When they align, photographers unlock not just income, but influence and independence.

Hosted by Steve Saporito, Ronan Ryle, Jonathan Ryle, and Jeanine McLeod, this show brings together decades of experience helping thousands of studios worldwide transform from surviving to thriving.

Each episode dives deep into what really drives growth — not gimmicks or hacks, but the mindset, strategy, and systems that turn creativity into consistency and purpose into profit.

You’ll hear real conversations with industry leaders, proven frameworks that work in any market, and honest stories from photographers who’ve built businesses that matter — without losing the heart that started it all.

If you’re ready to grow, to lead, and to prove that you can build a photography business that’s both profitable and purposeful — welcome home.

This is The Difference Maker Revolution

If this conversation resonated with you and you’re ready to go deeper, join us inside the Inner Circle. That’s where we turn ideas into implementation and where Difference Makers build real momentum in their photography businesses.

Apply here 👇👇👇

⁠⁠https://www.joindifferencemaker.com/innercirclesp⁠⁠

Marketing & Sales - A Married Couple Apr 06, 2026

Show notes

This week on the Difference Maker Revolution Podcast:

Jonathan, Ronan, Steve, and Jeanine break down why most businesses misunderstand marketing and why persistence beats assumptions every time. Learn how to turn “ghosting” leads into bookings, why 50% of potential clients won’t buy today (but might tomorrow), and how follow-up can make all the difference.

What You’ll Learn:

Why most leads aren’t lost—they just need consistent follow-up

How mindset shifts from ego to client impact your results

Real stories of clients returning after months or even years

Why multi-channel communication is essential in today’s busy world

Listen now and discover how persistence, strategy, and human connection can transform your business—and turn every lead into a potential client.

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

The Difference Maker Revolution Podcast was created for photographers who want more than a business — they want impact, freedom, and fulfillment.

We believe photography has the power to change lives, and that profit and purpose aren’t opposites — they’re partners. When they align, photographers unlock not just income, but influence and independence.

Hosted by Steve Saporito, Ronan Ryle, Jonathan Ryle, and Jeanine McLeod, this show brings together decades of experience helping thousands of studios worldwide transform from surviving to thriving.

Each episode dives deep into what really drives growth — not gimmicks or hacks, but the mindset, strategy, and systems that turn creativity into consistency and purpose into profit.

You’ll hear real conversations with industry leaders, proven frameworks that work in any market, and honest stories from photographers who’ve built businesses that matter — without losing the heart that started it all.

If you’re ready to grow, to lead, and to prove that you can build a photography business that’s both profitable and purposeful — welcome home.

This is The Difference Maker Revolution

We’d love to have you as part of the Inner Circle! 🚀 Join us today and get access to exclusive strategies, support, and tools to grow your business.

Apply here 👇👇👇

⁠⁠https://www.joindifferencemaker.com/innercirclesp⁠⁠

Files as Tall as People Mar 30, 2026

Show notes

This week on the Difference Maker Revolution Podcast:

Jonathan, Steve, and Jeanine dive into a stack of client files taller than Jeanine herself—and what it taught them about overlooked opportunities.

Learn why the most valuable clients are often already in your database, how AI can help you reconnect, and why picking up the phone is still the ultimate growth hack.

What You’ll Learn:

How a stack of “forgotten” client files revealed untapped revenue

Why human connection beats new marketing every time

How AI can streamline your systems so you can focus on high-value client interactions

Real stories of clients coming back after years—and why timing matters

Listen now and discover how to turn old clients into loyal raving fans—while staying ahead of the AI curve!

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

The Difference Maker Revolution Podcast was created for photographers who want more than a business — they want impact, freedom, and fulfillment.

We believe photography has the power to change lives, and that profit and purpose aren’t opposites — they’re partners. When they align, photographers unlock not just income, but influence and independence.

Hosted by Steve Saporito, Ronan Ryle, Jonathan Ryle, and Jeanine McLeod, this show brings together decades of experience helping thousands of studios worldwide transform from surviving to thriving.

Each episode dives deep into what really drives growth — not gimmicks or hacks, but the mindset, strategy, and systems that turn creativity into consistency and purpose into profit.

You’ll hear real conversations with industry leaders, proven frameworks that work in any market, and honest stories from photographers who’ve built businesses that matter — without losing the heart that started it all.

If you’re ready to grow, to lead, and to prove that you can build a photography business that’s both profitable and purposeful — welcome home.

This is The Difference Maker Revolution

We’d love to have you as part of the Inner Circle! 🚀

Join us today and get access to exclusive strategies, support, and tools to grow your business.

Apply here 👇👇👇

⁠⁠https://www.joindifferencemaker.com/innercirclesp⁠⁠

Will AI Kill the Photography Industry? (Part 2 – The Opportunity) Mar 23, 2026

Show notes

This week on the Difference Maker Revolution Podcast:

Jonathan, Steve, Ronan, and Jeanine reveal why photography isn’t about the photos—it’s about creating unforgettable experiences.

Discover how AI is changing the game, why some photographers will thrive, and how to make your clients feel truly seen.

What You’ll Learn:

Why clients care more about connection than composition

How AI can supercharge your client experience—not replace it

The secrets to creating transformational, not transactional, photography

Real stories of experiences that change lives

Listen now to learn how to create experiences your clients will never forget—and stay ahead of the AI curve!

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

The Difference Maker Revolution Podcast was created for photographers who want more than a business — they want impact, freedom, and fulfillment.

We believe photography has the power to change lives, and that profit and purpose aren’t opposites — they’re partners. When they align, photographers unlock not just income, but influence and independence.

Hosted by Steve Saporito, Ronan Ryle, Jonathan Ryle, and Jeanine McLeod, this show brings together decades of experience helping thousands of studios worldwide transform from surviving to thriving.

Each episode dives deep into what really drives growth — not gimmicks or hacks, but the mindset, strategy, and systems that turn creativity into consistency and purpose into profit.

You’ll hear real conversations with industry leaders, proven frameworks that work in any market, and honest stories from photographers who’ve built businesses that matter — without losing the heart that started it all.

If you’re ready to grow, to lead, and to prove that you can build a photography business that’s both profitable and purposeful — welcome home.

This is The Difference Maker Revolution

We’d love to have you as part of the Inner Circle! 🚀 Join us today and get access to exclusive strategies, support, and tools to grow your business.

Apply here 👇👇👇

⁠⁠https://www.joindifferencemaker.com/innercirclesp⁠⁠

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