Replay: Best Photography Business Books on Audible
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We're sharing our favorite business books to read during your holiday travels—the ones that actually changed how we run our photography businesses. Whether you're relocating, restructuring, or ready to scale, these books tackle pricing, marketing, niching, and making money as a photographer. On this episode: Website tools and platforms that make updates easy without hiring a designer Five must-read business books every photographer entrepreneur should read How to pick just one actionable idea from each book to implement immediately Top 5 Business Books for Photographers by Donald...
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76: Email Marketing for Photographers: Getting Out Of The Spam Folder
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We're diving into the technical side of email marketing today because what's the point of crafting the perfect marketing email if it never actually reaches your clients? Let's talk about sender reputation, engagement strategies, and how to make sure your mini session announcements don't end up in digital purgatory. On this episode: Setting up email authentication and building sender reputation Warming up your email list with engaged subscribers Creating a consistent email schedule year-round Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from...
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75: Quarter 4 Confessions: The Goals We Forgot We Set
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We're back with another quarterly check-in where we're sharing what's working, what we've let go, and how we're pivoting our businesses as we head into the new year. Spoiler: sometimes the best business move is knowing what not to do anymore. On this episode: Hiring support and building systems Letting go of offers that no longer serve you Shifting focus from revenue goals to profit Podcast - on - Use code ALISONBELL to get your first whole week FREE. Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix...
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74: Mini Mentoring with Mollie S Moving from Texas to Florida
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We're looking for photographers to be featured on future Mini Mentoring episodes! Mini Mentoring is a series where Alison & Melissa get the low down on a real life business owner in need of more business. Whether that’s because they’ve relocated, or pivoted niches we’re walking through their business can giving them our recommendations to keep it moving. Mollie Salazar is a wedding and family photographer moving from Texas to Florida and she’s got tons of lead time! The stressor is that Mollie is the primary breadwinner for her family of 4 - including some expensive...
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73: Why I Finally Hired a Coach (And You Should too!)
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We're getting real about why knowledge isn't enough and how accountability changes everything. Alison shares her personal experience hiring a nutritional coach—and the powerful parallels it revealed about what we actually need to move our businesses forward. On this episode: Why you already know enough (but still aren't getting results) The real value of coaching: accountability and application Calculating the cost of not investing in yourself Ready to stop spinning your wheels and start implementing? Melissa has resources to help you create content that attracts your ideal clients—check...
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72: Blogging for SEO: How to Blog Photography Sessions That Actually Book Clients
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We're diving into the art of blogging your photography sessions the right way—because throwing up a photo dump with three sentences and your main keyword isn't cutting it anymore. Today we're showing you how to turn every session blog post into a client-attracting, SEO-boosting, authority-building powerhouse. On this episode: Creating helpful, FAQ-style blog content that Google (and your ideal clients) actually love Strategic ways to use blog posts throughout your client workflow and marketing Selling yourself with clear calls-to-action in every post Tired of being invisible on Google?...
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71: 10 Ways To Get New Photography Clients
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We know you've done all the heavy lifting with your SEO after your move, but waiting 6-12 months for Google to catch up feels like watching paint dry. In this episode, we're sharing 10 creative ways to get in front of your ideal clients right now—no waiting required. On this episode: Strategic networking and community involvement Creating content and collaborating with complementary businesses Getting creative while you wait for SEO to kick in Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix them) in...
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70: Tantrums, Meltdowns and Keeping Your Cool
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We're talking about every photographer's nightmare scenario—when sweet little angels turn into tiny tornadoes right in the middle of your session. In this episode, we're diving into proactive strategies to protect your business from disaster sessions that could lead to refund requests and unhappy clients. Key Takeaways: Contract language that protects you When and how to end a shoot early Client communication that saves the day Ready to level up your client management skills? Melissa has put together that every photography business owner needs to master for smoother sessions and...
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69: Mini Mentoring with Melanie near Tulsa, OK
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Mini Mentoring is a series where we get the low down on a real life business owner in need of more something. Whether that’s because they’ve relocated, or pivoted niches we’re walking through their business can giving them our recommendations to keep it moving. We’re talking to Melanie of Melanie Foster Photography who as switched this year to IPS model. We’re discussing her: Follow-up SOP gaps Email list nurturing Tulsa mom groups We’re looking for another photographer willing to jump on the podcast for another episode Mini Mentoring! Links: or Download ...
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68: Hotels & Hustle - Get Away to Get It Done with a Workcation
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We're spilling the tea on our secret weapon for actually getting sh*t done! You know those massive projects collecting dust while you're playing taxi driver and snack distributor? Time to ditch the chaos and get strategic about your productivity game. Key Takeaways: Escape artist mode activated Hotel lobby > home office Baby steps, big wins Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix them) in Melissa's free masterclass: Thinking about a pivot or transition in your photography...
info_outlineRe-Airing: Our Chat with Colie James About Marketing That Actually Works
We had such an amazing conversation with Colie James on her Business First Creatives podcast that we just had to share it with you all! Colie invited us on to talk about marketing strategies, and honestly, we got so real about what's actually working (and what we've totally abandoned) in our businesses.
If you don't know Colie, she's a business systems expert who helps creative entrepreneurs streamline their workflows and grow profitable businesses. Her podcast, Business First Creatives, is all about the behind-the-scenes business strategies that actually move the needle – which is exactly why this conversation was so good!
We dove deep into our Marketing Monday routines, why we're both considering ditching Instagram for YouTube, and how AI has become our "employee of the month." Plus, Alison shared her genius scouting trip strategy that helped her book clients before she even moved to Hawaii, and Melissa talked about why her five-minute homepage audits are her best lead conversion tool.
What You'll Learn:
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The real reason why getting found is harder than creating beautiful work
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How to use AI as your "employee of the month" (seriously, best $20/month we spend)
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Why Alison's rankings dropped when she got "content" with her SEO success
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The power of five-minute audits for converting leads into paying clients
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How scouting trips and model calls can skyrocket your business in a new location
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Why we're both considering ditching Instagram for YouTube
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The art of batching content when you're feeling motivated (not forcing it on a schedule)
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Email marketing strategies that actually work for photographers
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Why sometimes the best marketing happens when you blow dry your hair and change shirts five times
About Colie James: Colie is a business systems strategist and the host of Business First Creatives podcast. She helps creative entrepreneurs build profitable, sustainable businesses through smart systems and strategic thinking. Her no-nonsense approach to business growth is exactly why we love chatting with her!
Resources Mentioned:
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Colie James' Business First Creatives podcast
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ChatGPT for content creation and repurposing
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Flodesk for email marketing
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Descript for video editing
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Trello for content planning
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Google Tasks for marketing organization
Your Next Steps:
-Work with Melissa: https://pictureperfectrankings.com
-SEO Self Audit Checklist: https://pictureperfectrankings.myflodesk.com/self-seo-audit -35+ Blog Post Topics for Photographers: https://pictureperfectrankings.com/35-blog-post-ideas
-Work with Alison: https://alisonbellphotographer.com/how-to-move-your-business
-Free Moving Checklist: https://alisonbell.myflodesk.com/checklist
-Marketing Funnel Basics: https://alisonbell.myflodesk.com/funnel
-Check out Colie James: Business First Creatives podcast
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Find Alison on IG @keep.it.moving.podcast
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Find Melissa on IG @pictureperfectrankings
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