The Six Figure Photography Podcast With Ben Hartley

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SFPP 128: Why This Is The Best Time Ever To Be A Photographer Featuring Vanessa Joy Oct 23, 2019

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Vanessa Joy has been an influential speaker in the community for over a decade.

Starting her photographic journey in 1998, she has since branched into public speaking, earned 5 college degrees, received a PPA Photographic Craftsman degree, been named a WeddingWire Education Expert, sponsored by Canon, Profoto, and Animoto.

Vanessa has spoken at almost every major convention and platform in the event industry such as CreativeLIVE, The Wedding School, Clickin’ Moms, WPPI, ShutterFest, Imaging USA, Wedding MBA, WeddingWire World, MobileBeat, in addition to hosting personal workshops and numerous small business and photography conventions around the globe. Recognized for her talent and more so her business sense, her clients love working with her and industry peers love to learn from her tangible, informative and open-book style of teaching.

In today’s episode, Vanessa and I talk about the state of the industry and why it’s the best time ever to be a photographer.

Resources Mentioned
BreatheYourPassion.com
VanessaJoy.com
Instagram: @VanessaJoy
Twitter: @Vanessa__Joy
Facebook: @vjoyphoto
Youtube Channel
The Off-Camera Flash Handbook: 32 Scenarios for Creating Beautiful Light and Stunning Photographs

Sponsors
Gusto – Fully integrated online HR services: payroll, benefits and everything else.
Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless.

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SFPP 127: Let’s Talk About Money Oct 16, 2019

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Do any of the following statements resonate with you?

“I don’t make enough money”

“How do I raise my prices?”

“I feel guilty charging my clients for something they could get cheaper”

“Why would they pay me more!? I’m not doing anything any differently than anyone else”

In today’s episode, I tackle the various limiting beliefs surrounding money + provide other possibilities to consider when the weight of MONEY comes crashing down around us.

Resources Mentioned
Abundance Workshop
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
You Are A Badass At Making Money by Jen Sincero
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
Money Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom by Tony Robbins

Sponsors
Gusto – Fully integrated online HR services: payroll, benefits and everything else.
Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless.

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SFPP 126: Getting Started With Personal Brand Photography Featuring Meg McMillan Oct 09, 2019

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Before Meg figured out how to make a cushy career out of taking photos, she felt like she was failing.

Meg knew she was meant for more than a 9-5 job, but her dream of being an entrepreneur seemed impossible.

Desperate for change, she moved abroad to teach English, travel and purchased her first DSLR camera.

It was love at first click.

Meg initially thought she was going to be a wedding photographer, but then she found brand photography and in less than a year after her first client session she was able to go full time as a photographer!

Now that she’s created a thriving business that not only fills her wallet but also her heart, she wants to help other photographers achieve the same.

In today’s episode, Meg and I talk about…

How personal brand photography different from brand photography
The power of creating a niche within your niche (niche-ception)
How to get started with personal brand photography
The best way to acquire your FIRST personal brand photography client

Resources Mentioned
Abundance Workshop
Free brand photography guide
megmariephoto.com
Instagram (@meg_marie_photo)
Facebook (@MagnetizeYourPhotographyBrand)

Sponsors
Gusto – Fully integrated online HR services: payroll, benefits and everything else.
Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless.

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SFPP 125: How To Automate Your Social Media Workflow Featuring Scott Wyden Oct 02, 2019

Show notes

Scott Wyden is the Chief Community Officer at Imagely, the author of numerous books, and a regular YouTuber. He can be found teaching photographers about photography, WordPress and online marketing on his website, the Imagely website, and other venues like Photofocus and Digital Photography School.

In today’s episode, Scott and I talk about…

How to link your blog posts to your social media accounts and drip out content
The one thing you MUST do if you run a FB community
Two resources that will tell you exactly what to hashtag on Instagram
Did you know Google My Business has a social media component? Yeah, me either. We talk about what it is and how to use it.

Resources Mentioned
scottwyden.com
Imagely

Sponsors
Photo Plus Expo – Use the promo code “SIXFIGURE” @ checkout to register for free!
Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless.

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SFPP 124: How To Fill Your Calendar With Amazing Dream Clients Featuring Erin Youngren Sep 25, 2019

Show notes

Erin Youngren is on a mission to transform the hearts and minds of burned out wedding photographers and teach them how to create life-giving businesses they absolutely love.

In today’s episode, Erin and I discuss

The 3 levels of weird that will help you understand your ideal client
The “Picture of Happiness” technique and how to implement it
What the PCR system is (and how it can help you identify your ideal client)
The questions you must ask in order to deeper understand what your clients care about

Resources Mentioned
Dreamie Class
Creative Rising

Sponsors
Photo Plus Expo – Use the promo code “SIXFIGURE” @ checkout to register for free!
Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless.

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SFPP 123: Maximizing Profits With Kim Dawson Sep 18, 2019

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Kim Dawson is the producer of The Sassy Strategist Podcast and a no-nonsense business strategist specializing in helping creatives connect their ambition to their desired results.

In today’s episode, Kim and I talk about how to best price photography services, how to identify the right niche market for your business, and how to design your packages + service offerings to maximize profitability.

Resources Mentioned
The Sassy Strategist Podcast
Free Pricing Template

Sponsors
Photo Plus Expo – Use the promo code “SIXFIGURE” @ checkout to register for free!
Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless.

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SFPP 122: Why Hourly Billing Is Nuts Featuring Jonathan Stark Sep 11, 2019

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Joining me this week is Jonathan Stark!

Jonathan is a former software developer who is now on a mission to rid the world of hourly billing! He is the author of Hourly Billing Is Nuts, the host of Ditching Hourly, and writes a daily newsletter on pricing for independent professionals.

In today’s episode, Jonathan and I talk about the best ways to price your services to get the maximum return on your time.

Resources Mentioned
jonathanstark.com

Sponsors
Photo Plus Expo – Use the promo code “SIXFIGURE” @ checkout to register for free!
Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless.

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SFPP 121: Building A Brand On Youtube Featuring Aaron Nace Sep 04, 2019

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Joining me this week is Aaron Nace!

Aaron is the founder of PHLEARN, a creative education site dedicated to helping people learn Photoshop, Lightroom, and Photography.

In today’s episode, Aaron and I talk about how to build a brand on Youtube.

Resources Mentioned
PHLEARN – Use the promo code “BEN20” @ checkout to get 20% off your subscription!

Sponsors
Photo Plus Expo – Use the promo code “SIXFIGURE” @ checkout to register for free!
Gusto – Fully integrated online HR services: payroll, benefits and everything else.

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SFPP 120: Unleash Your Creative Life With Marc Silber Aug 28, 2019

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Joining me this week is Marc Silber!

Marcs’s an author of 4 books, an award-winning professional video producer, photographer, and educator who’s been successfully working in this industry for decades.

In this weeks episode, Marc and I talk about the powerful concept of creativity.

Resources Mentioned
Marc Silber’s Website
Create: Tools from Seriously Talented People to Unleash Your Creative Life Book
Advancing Your Photography: Secrets to Amazing Photos from the Masters Book

Sponsors
Photo Plus Expo – Use the promo code “SIXFIGURE” @ checkout to register for free!
Gusto – Fully integrated online HR services: payroll, benefits and everything else.

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SFPP 119: Using Virtual Assistants To Grow Your Business Featuring Stacey Krolow Aug 21, 2019

Show notes

Stacey Krolow is a badass photographer who found herself experiencing the inevitable burnout creeping in when her photography business started getting successful.

When she went on the hunt for a virtual assistant, she couldn’t find one that was geared specifically towards photographers and creative entrepreneurs.

Then Stacey had a lightbulb moment and realized if she had this problem, other creatives probably did too.

Which is why she started Pepper.

Pepper is a North American team of virtual assistants who handle the BS (errrr…business stuff) so the creatives can create.

They do email management, contracts and invoices, public relations, client touchpoints, blogging, newsletters, social media, and more!

Pepper believes success is freedom from the 24/7 hustle and that work/life balance is the new black.

Resources Mentioned
Meet Pepper

Sponsors
Photo Plus Expo – Use the promo code “SIXFIGURE” @ checkout to register for free!
Gusto – Fully integrated online HR services: payroll, benefits and everything else.

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