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54 - Student Case Study: How Tara Paid Off Over $10k in Debt and Went Full Time in Book It

Release Date: 08/30/2024

62 - Student Case Study - Kianna Booked More Weddings Than Ever Before, Increased Profit, and Made 2x Her Investment While In Book It

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Are you tired of feeling stuck in the mini session cycle, wondering how other photographers seem to book those dream weddings and destination clients? If you're a wedding photographer questioning whether investing in education is really worth it when you're already struggling to get consistent bookings, this episode is for you. Join me as I chat with my former Book It student Kianna Martinez, who transformed her photography business from sporadic mini sessions to booking destination weddings and doubling her income in just three months - all while being a full-time psychology student and...

61 - Maternity Leave, Returning to Work, Retiring my Husband, and More

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As business owners, we often fear taking extended time away will tank our income or hurt our client experience. But what if I told you I maintained consistent $20k+ months during my maternity leave while being fully present with my newborn? In this raw, unfiltered episode, I'm sharing how I navigated maternity leave as a photography business owner, from planning to execution, and the unexpected challenges of returning to work. Whether you're planning for maternity leave or simply want to create systems that allow you to step away from your business without sacrificing income, this episode will...

60 - Email Marketing for Photographers? In or Out?

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Is email marketing for photographers in or out? Is it worth spending your time and energy on? Spoiler alert: Yes! It absolutely is! We’re diving deep into why email marketing isn’t just relevant—it’s thriving. Learn how I turned simple, monthly emails into over $10k in dream bookings—and how you can too. In this episode, I share why email marketing is more reliable than social media, the true email reach versus other social platforms, and actionable steps to get started with email marketing. Press play and start building the email list that will transform your...

59 - Financial Planning to Build Wealth as a Photographer with Derek Kilgore

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As a photographer or any kind of entrepreneur, it’s really important to have someone on your team to help you build wealth and plan for the future. That’s why I have my own personal financial advisor, Derek Kilgore. Derek is a wealth management advisor and growth and development director with Northwestern Mutual. He has been working with business owners for the past 8 years, so he understands many of the challenges entrepreneurs face. During this episode, we talk about everything you need to know when it comes to financial planning and building wealth, including the first...

58 - Biggest Sale Ever?! My 5 Days of 5 Deals for Black Friday

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57 - Pivot into Education and Launch Your Offer with Effective, Pressure-Free Funnels with Jess Haney

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Are you ready to pivot into education, but not sure where to start? I’m thrilled to welcome our special guest, Jess Haney. Jess is a copywriter specifically for creative service providers with group coaching programs. In this episode, we explore the journey of pivoting into education and how to launch your offer using effective, pressure-free funnels. Jess shares valuable insights on the essential first steps for anyone considering a move into education, including testing your idea, understanding your audience, and choosing the right type of educational offer to launch. We also...

[Scale Your Business] 5 Myths on Scaling Your Photography Business

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Have you ever thought that scaling your business is passive? Do you think of scaling as “six-figures” because you see that as the dream all over the place? Have you thought of scaling as just pivoting into education or selling digital products? Maybe you’ve thought of scaling as increasing your pricing or opening a studio to take on more creative shoots? Have you felt like you don’t have enough experience to scale or felt like it’s not possible for you? This is just a sneak peek into all of the myths we’re talking about in depth and you can expect that I’m going to...

[Scale Your Business] Avoiding Short Term Thinking and Planning Long Term Growth

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Are you caught in the short-term hustle of your photography business and ready to break free so you can plan for long-term growth? As we continue the scaling series, this is an important topic to cover whenever you talk about scaling your photography business because we end up getting stuck in this trap of the content creation hamster wheel, the never-ending to-do list, or the countless hours spent editing, and none of it is sustainable, friend. We are exploring the essential strategies to help you escape the trap of getting stuck in the short-term so you can create a sustainable...

[Scale Your Business] How I Took an Entire Month Off and Still Made 5 Figures As A Photographer

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We are continuing with the scaling series, and talking specifically about how I got to the point in my business where I have a work/life balance and could enjoy 2 weeks completely off while in Japan in May while barely working the rest of the month and still bringing in 5 figures. My hope is that this will leave you feeling inspired with some tangible takeaways on how you can set your business up in a way that actually supports your work/life balance rather than you having to be a slave to your business in order to be “profitable.” So, let’s dive into today’s...

[Scale Your Business] 5 Modern Ways to Scale Your Photography Business

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In this second episode of the scaling series, we are talking through the 5 modern ways to scale your photography business. I began scaling back in 2021 and realized very quickly how impactful scaling could be. Just to scratch the surface, I am now booking a max of 15 weddings per year instead of 30 and I’m still hitting $25k months consistently while working 30 hours a week rather than 65. I truly believe these 5 ways to scale are your ticket to a better work-life balance, more freedom, and more profit while still working less and still enjoying your life and your business....

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Have you heard about my programs and wondered what your life could look like if you were to join? Well, I’m doing something I’ve never done before! I’m bringing on one of my students, Tara to share her experience while she was in my mentorship program, Book It.

Her story is guaranteed to inspire the heck out of you! Not only did she go full-time and make $62k in her first 6 months, but she was also able to pay off over $10k in debt. Tara also raised her prices, created systems that up-leveled her client experience, and became more confident in the industry.

During our conversation, Tara opens up about her journey with going full-time and taking the leap which gave her the opportunity to make that $62k in her first 6 months of business. She says that networking and connecting with other vendors has been a huge part of what she considers to have made her successful, along with my program Book It.

I hope this episode gives you inspiration and encouragement after hearing where she was and where she is now.

In this episode, we cover:

Tara's background as a nurse
The goals Tara had and why she ultimately decided to join Book It
What her first month in Book It looked like - including raising her prices from $1500 to $5000!
How Book It has helped set Tara up for success
Where Tara is now in her photography business

SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/how-tara-paid-off-over-10k-in-debt-and-went-full-time-in-book-it/

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Book It Mentorship Program

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Instagram: @taradawn.photo

Website: taradawnphoto.com

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