Best Head Boss In Charge Podcasts (2025)

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How Do I Know I'm Ready to Charge? 6:36

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1d ago6:36

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“You will never feel ready. Ready is not a feeling. It is a decision.” Every photographer reaches a moment when they wonder if they are truly ready to charge. The doubt, the imposter syndrome, the fear of disappointing someone. It all shows up right when you are trying to step into the next version of your business. In this episode, I share the hon…

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Long Form Sessions, Audacious Self-Love & The Art of Noticing with Rachel Larsen Weaver 43:24

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Some artists teach by accident. Others teach because they can’t help but pay attention: to connection, to people, and to themselves. Today’s guest, Rachel Larsen Weaver, is absolutely the latter. Rachel is an artist, educator, and photographer whose work celebrates audacious self-love, body affirmation, and the beauty of everyday life. In this conv…

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The Client That Lives Rent Free in Your Head 8:42

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“We remember the handful of tough clients louder than the hundreds who adored us.” Every creative knows this feeling. You have a mountain of glowing reviews, grateful clients, emotional gallery reveals, and people who sing your praises, yet your brain fixates on that one person who wasn’t happy. In this episode, I talk about the clients who live re…

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Creating with Intention: Artistry, AI & Authenticity with Olguta Goddard 32:21

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Art is changing and very fast. But even as technology evolves, our creativity and human touch will always matter most. In this episode, I’m joined by Olguta Goddard of Oh My Goddard Photography to talk about artistry, authenticity, and navigating creativity in the age of AI. Olguta shares how she’s stayed grounded in her artistic vision, protected …

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When Raising Your Rates Backfires 9:25

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“Everyone tells you to charge more. No one tells you what happens when you actually do.” Photographers love success stories. The ones where raising your rates brings dream clients, bigger sales, and overnight growth. But what about the other side? The side no one talks about online. The side where you raise your prices and the inquiries slow to a h…

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A Photographer’s Journey of Reinvention and Resilience with Kelsey Freeman 46:28

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Creativity isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s the quiet seasons that bring us home to ourselves again. In this episode, I’m joined by Kelsey Freeman of Kelsey Freeman Photography, and we’re diving into what it really looks like to show up online and take care of your creative energy at the same time. We talk about TikTok wins and the reality behind…

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Table for One: The Hidden Loneliness When It Feels Like Your Clients Become Your Only Social Life 6:36

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“Clients aren’t a social life.” As photographers and creatives, we give so much of ourselves to our clients, creating joy and memories for their families. But if we’re not careful, our clients can become our only source of adult connection and the loneliness that creeps in is real. In this episode, I’m sharing my honest reflections on hidden loneli…

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Patience, Props & Purpose: The Evolution of a Newborn Photographer with Johna Musarra 33:54

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Newborn photography is part art and part patience, and no one embodies that balance like Johna Musarra of Three J’s Photography. In this episode, Johna joins me to share her journey from 20 years at Starbucks to 13 years behind the camera as a full-time newborn photographer. We talk about how her style evolved through trial and error, the importanc…

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The Business You Want Doesn’t Look Good on Instagram 5:37

2M ago5:37

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“If your business looks amazing online but secretly drains the life out of you, that’s a problem.” In a world obsessed with aesthetics, metrics, and viral posts, it’s easy to confuse visibility with success. But what if the business that truly supports your life doesn’t photograph well for Instagram? In this episode, I’m getting honest about redefi…

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Stretch, Strengthen, Shoot: The Secret to Longevity in Photography with Jamie Noyes 37:24

2M ago37:24

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Newborn photography is an art—but it’s also a responsibility. Ensuring baby safety while ALSO protecting your own body is key to a long, successful career. But when it comes to caring for our own bodies, how can we actually fit that into our busy photographer lives? Well, Jamie Noyes, a photographer with a background in physical therapy, is here wi…

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Your Energy Is a Luxury Item; Not Everyone Can Afford It 9:05

2M ago9:05

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“Your energy is a luxury item—and not everyone can afford it.” When Taylor Swift said this, it hit me right in the gut. Because it’s true: your energy, presence, and emotional labor aren’t disposable. They’re rare, valuable, and worth protecting. In this episode, I share how I've learned to guard my energy in my photography business and life. From …

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Big Moves, Big Changes: Reinventing Your Photography Style with Confidence with Natasha Sewell 38:09

3M ago38:09

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What happens when a self-proclaimed perfectionist swaps carefully posed newborn photography for the chaos of in-home lifestyle sessions? For Natasha Sewell, it meant rethinking everything she knew about photography. In this episode, Natasha tells the story of how she transitioned from posed newborn photography to in-home lifestyle sessions. She sha…

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Burnout is not a badge of honor 7:52

3M ago7:52

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“If I’m not tired and busy, I’m probably not doing enough.” Sound familiar? So many of us as photographers are grinding ourselves down with work and stress because that’s just what it takes to run a successful business, right? And if we’re struggling with it, it’s because we’re just not dedicated enough? No friends. That’s not right. Burnout is NOT…

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Learning to Rest, Not Quit 10:50

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Have you had this thought? “I’m so overwhelmed. Maybe it would be better just to walk away from this work entirely.” If you have, you’re not alone. So many of us find ourselves in this position: overworked, overbooked, and with no end in sight. And we don’t know how to get ourselves out without giving up completely. So in this episode, I’m sharing …

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Buckets, Boundaries, and Breathing Room: Creating a Business That Doesn’t Run You with Tiffany Crenshaw 34:41

7M ago34:41

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Slowing down isn’t always easy—but for Tiffany Crenshaw, it’s become essential. As a photographer, mentor, and mom of four, Tiffany has learned how to build a business that aligns with her life instead of competing with it. In this episode, she shares how her priorities have shifted in recent years and how she’s helping other women create businesse…

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Navigating Creative Jealousy: When Someone Else Has Your Dream 6:45

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We’ve all felt that pang—a new photographer that’s blowing up right in our home town, a beautiful session at a location you’re just dying to shoot, or maybe something small like seeing more comments or compliments on another creative’s work instead of yours. This jealousy doesn’t often feel good, bringing shame, guilt, and resentment if we don’t ad…

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Love in Ordinary Places: Romantic Storytelling Through Photography with Melissa Barnes 22:45

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We all come to photography from different angles, but for Melissa Barnes, loss and love cemented her affection for the medium. But photography isn’t her only love. Melissa is also a full-time architectural designer and doesn’t plan on giving up either career anytime soon. In this tender episode, Melissa shares her family history, how it’s shaped he…

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Booked and Balanced: How to Align Your Calendar with Your Capacity with Cally Petersen 43:12

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Some photographers find their passion after becoming a parent—but for Cally Petersen, photography came first. And over the years, her love for it has only grown deeper. Now a decade into her business, Cally has built a creative life that reflects her values, honors her limits, and stays true to her “why.” In this episode, Cally shares how she found…

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Messy Middles: How to Navigate the In-Between Stage When You’re Not Where You Were, But Not Yet Where You Want to Be 11:08

8M ago11:08

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We’ve all had those moments of feeling stuck in-between something. Either we’re waiting for a new stage of life or we’re on the verge of a breakthrough and what we’re doing currently just isn’t working quite right. It can be a deeply frustrating place to find ourselves both in life and in our photography businesses. But it doesn’t have to last fore…

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Elevate, Educate, Inspire: Inside the Maternity & Newborn Photographers Summit with Cydnee Jex 39:39

8M ago39:39

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In photography circles, influencer marketing sometimes gets a bad rap. From getting ghosted after photographing a session or having filters applied to your hard work, it can feel intimidating to step into this realm. But in this episode, Cydnee Jex is here to walk through her whole process of working with influencers. She shares how she finds influ…

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Slow Down and Tune In: Photographing Families with Intention with Kim Hildebrand 41:50

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After nearly two decades of working, it would be understandable for any photographer to feel a little less enthusiastic about their work. But not Kim Hildebrand! She’s still honing her skills and stoking her passion for capturing those tender real life moments. In this episode, Kim shares how she’s managed to grow and find stability over her last 1…

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Dealing With Feedback in Photography: Pricing Criticism, Tough Clients, Constructive Critiques, and Handling Online Trolls 11:07

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When it comes to… basically anything, everyone has an opinion, and our photography and businesses are rarely exempt. And because our work is often so personal, the feedback can hit hard. But not all feedback is useful, relevant, or even true. It is just information, and we get to choose what to do with that information and how much we let it affect…

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Crafting Content That Connects: Strategic Storytelling with Tania from Soulful Story Co. 46:56

9M ago46:56

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Are you excited to create marketing and brand content for your photography business? If you’re saying to yourself, “Uuuhh, no. Not really…” You’re not the only one. Creating the content to market our business when we really just want to create artwork for our clients can feel like such a chore. And that’s where Tania comes in. In this episode, Tani…

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Navigating Business When the World Feels Chaotic: Focusing on What You Can Control 11:00

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There’s a lot going on in the world right now (and has been for a few years!) Trying to stay productive and focused while the world feels so chaotic can be tough. The news, the economic worries… it can be so overwhelming. But you’re not alone in this struggle. In this episode, I’m sharing all the ways I’ve found to stay grounded both in my life and…

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Personality-Packed Portraits: Rebecca Hunnicutt’s Approach to Kids and Families for Lifestyle Family Photography 35:10

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Do you ever get those moments, where you think back to your childhood, and wonder how much of your memory is accurate or if you just imagined certain details? Rebecca Hunnicutt is in the business of capturing those memories for families and enshrining their happy moments forever, instead of leaving it up to guesswork years from now. Through her lif…

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Creativity as Self-care 9:33

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As professional creatives, we can often get wrapped up in our creative output. Are we creating enough? Is it getting the attention we need? Is it leading to more revenue, a larger audience, etc? But the truth is, our creativity at its core isn’t about that. It’s about play and experimentation and making space to just let things happen sometimes. Pu…

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The Psychology of Sales: How to Guide Your Clients to In-Person Sales with Maggie Robinson of Tog Academy 1:01:56

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It’s no secret that most photographers get uncomfortable around the selling process. They don’t want to feel pushy, salesy, or like they're pulling a bait-and-switch on their clients. And often, they don’t want to do sales in person, as it can heighten their discomfort. But Maggie Robinson of Tog Academy is here to show us there is another way… a w…

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Embracing Failure and Failing Forward 10:22

11M ago10:22

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Failure comes for us all eventually, especially as creatives. Sometimes we try something new and exciting… and it just does not work. It can sting, it’s certainly a blow to the ego, and it can often leave us confused about where to go next. But, in my experience, a failure is often an opportunity in disguise. It’s data that can help you reevaluate …

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Making Waves: The Art & Business of Underwater Photography with Karen Bagley 1:08:10

11M ago1:08:10

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Water holds a special place for many of us: it’s beautiful, mysterious, and potentially dangerous, if not treated with respect. Karen Bagley of Significant Moments is no stranger to this mix when it comes to photographing underwater. She’s built her whole business on capturing the ethereal and majestic nature of underwater imagery through constant …

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How to “Find” Your Motivation When You’re Feeling Less Than Awesome About Your Business or Art 14:23

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When you start out as a creative, you’re full of energy and motivation. You probably have a “why” that gets your adrenaline pumping and keeps you focused… at least for a little while. But inevitably, that energy wanes. The motivation you once had to keep going in the tougher parts of your business is fading, and you might be wondering, how do I rec…

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Lighting the Way: Building a Photography Style and Business with Marta Ponsko 51:25

12M ago51:25

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Styles change, fashion has seasons, and photographers grow and evolve throughout their careers too. So, how do you navigate stylistic changes while staying true to yourself and without surprising clients? Marta Ponsko is here to help! She’s navigated her own style as it’s grown and developed throughout the years. While her style is influenced by he…

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Sales Psychology, Strategy, and Soul: Unlocking Your Unique Magic with Eden Strader 49:36

12M ago49:36

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As a photographer, you probably started taking photos because you loved some aspect of it, right? Maybe the artistry or the relationships you built, or the freedom that career seemed to offer you. But at some point, many of us find ourselves overwhelmed, overworked, and out of love with the career we once dreamed of. So, if that’s where you find yo…

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Setting Intentions for a New Year 10:37

12M ago10:37

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It’s a new year, and a time for looking ahead. So, what do you want your next year to look like? Does the prospect of planning and setting intentions for the upcoming year feel overwhelming? Well, if that’s been your experience, you’re in the right place, because in this episode, I’m going to walk you through how I think about intentions and my pro…

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The Season of Reflection Reset & Rest 7:29

1y ago7:29

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The holiday season can be wild. Presents and events and finalizing projects can get overwhelming, and we might find ourselves stressed out and overworked. But, the holidays also offer us the perfect moment to just… stop for a second. We have the opportunity to rest, reflect, and reset for the upcoming year. So in this episode, I’m sharing a few que…

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Creating a Brand New Market: How to Build a Photography Niche That Fits Your Dreams with Paige Puglisi 39:13

1y ago39:13

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When Paige first started out in senior photography, she spent… more time than you’d think explaining that it was for teenagers, not senior citizens. But that comes with the territory when you’re building a brand new niche in your area! In this episode, Paige Puglisi sits down with me to explain what led her to senior photography in the first place.…

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What’s Tripping You Up? 13:26

1y ago13:26

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We all have that thing, perhaps we’ll call it a dumpster fire. This fire is something that we know we should take care of, put to rest, deal with, etc, but we just… don’t. Maybe we’re scared or it just feels too big, but whatever the reason, this fire haunts us, saps our energy, and distracts us from the work that we could be doing. So in this epis…

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Simplicity, Systems, and Sustainability: How To Keep Your Photography Brand Stable and Consistent with Ingvild Kolnes 26:39

1y ago26:39

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When it comes to our photography careers, things can get complicated fast. Adding more sessions, more price tiers, more options and locations, etc. And while that can be good for building your business in the short term, it can also be a fast-track to burnout. In this episode, I’m joined by Ingvild Kolnes who is sharing how she keeps her business s…

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Separating Work from Worth 9:06

1y ago9:06

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As creatives, it’s so easy to fall into the trap of tying our self-worth to our work. Our creative work is so meaningful and special to us… But what happens when we have to step back from that work? In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve had to work through this myself, as I’ve stepped back from being a full-time photographer in the last few years. …

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Tiny Posers: How to Build a Long-Lasting Newborn Photography Brand with Kristina Mack 45:31

1y ago45:31

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When it comes to building a photography business, you need a camera, some clients, and a little bit of hustle, and you’re good, right? Well, while you do need all those things, Kristina Mack would argue that you need one more essential piece: your business fundamentals. Planning your workflows, creating detailed and well-crafted experiences for you…

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Stop Putting Your Creativity on a Pedestal 10:36

1y ago10:36

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If I can be frank for a moment: as creatives, we sometimes get too precious about our process of creating art. We need the right conditions, the best lighting, the perfect mindset, or else we feel like we can’t create because it might not be perfect or even good. The problem is, we can get so hung up on this that we never end up creating at all as …

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Expertly-Crafted Experiences and Top-Tier Service: How to Build a Luxury Photography Brand with Lindsay Walden 47:49

1y ago47:49

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Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I wish I could have a luxury brand, but…” Well today, Lindsay Walden is here to address those “but”s. Because you’re probably not lacking talent or clientele or even location, the first thing you need to address is your trepidation. When it comes to luxury, confidence and willingness to step into the space i…

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What Are You Indulging In Right Now? 10:21

1y ago10:21

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We all have thought patterns we fall into from time to time. Things like self-doubt, procrastination, perfection are all classics for many creatives. One might say we even indulge–or over-indulge–in some of these emotions to our own detriment. Because while we can’t prevent ourselves from feeling the whispers of these emotions, letting them linger …

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Stop Selling Yourself Short: How to Price and Market Yourself to be a Profitable Photographer with Jenny Cruger and Alison Craig of The Profitable Portrait Society 54:54

1y ago54:54

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Between the two of them, Jenny and Allison have decades of experience as luxury photographers. And this year, after being friends and colleagues for much of that time, they’ve finally launched a brand new program together to empower photographers to take control of the business side of their work. In this episode, Lisa sits down with Jenny and Alli…

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Kneading Creativity: Sourdough and the Photographer's Journey 9:09

1y ago9:09

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Baking often gets described as a science instead of an art, which might be true to some degree… But while we can get a recipe from someone else, we still have to adjust to the unique environment we’re working in, whether it’s dry, humid, using different brands of flour, etc. We have to experiment and test and trial it until we find the recipe that …

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OBM Behind The Scenes: How I manage my day 18:28

1+ y ago18:28

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Hey amazing OBMs! This episode dives into the secret weapon of successful online business managers: time management mastery! Learn how Leanne uses a two-pronged approach to conquer her schedule and avoid burnout. Part 1: The High-Level View - Time Blocking Ditch the overwhelm! Get crystal clear on your capacity by understanding how long tasks take.…

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How I went from charging my OBM clients $2,000 to $4,000 15:11

1+ y ago15:11

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Struggling to confidently price your OBM services? You're not alone! This episode dives deep into the journey of doubling OBM rates, from hourly hustling to strategic packaging. Learn how ditching the "random hour" model for valuable service packages transformed a business, attracting dream clients and skyrocketing income. You'll discover: The snea…

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Boss, Not Bossy: How Kellee Wynne Helps Others Fulfill Their Dreams by Sharing Her Knowledge (and Why You Should Too!) 45:04

1+ y ago45:04

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When it comes to sharing her love of art, color, photography, and business, Kellee Wynne isn’t shy. But that openness and willingness to say what’s on her mind didn’t always feel like a good thing when she was growing up. Instead, it’s been a skill she’s spent more than a decade refining and cultivating through her various business ventures as an a…

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The one qualification you need to be an exceptional OBM 17:50

1+ y ago17:50

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The Audacious OBM Podcast: The One Qualification You Need to be an Exceptional OBM Hey amazing humans! This episode tackles a question we get a lot: what's the #1 qualification to be an exceptional OBM? Forget the fancy certificates and programs, the answer might surprise you! Traditionally, careers come with specific qualifications, but the OBM in…

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Aftershoot: How Embracing an AI Workflow Can Help You Become a Better, More Efficient Photographer with Justin Benson 34:52

1+ y ago34:52

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The age of AI is here… and that’s not a comforting realization for many of us working in the creative field. But the technology isn’t going away, so what if we could use AI tools to elevate our work, instead of replacing us? That’s the future Justin Benson and the team at Aftershoot have in mind for AI in the photography field. In today’s episode, …

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BTS: Good client, Bad client: A true story 29:45

1+ y ago29:45

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In this episode of The Audacious OBM Podcast, Leanne dives into the world of client management, contrasting two very different client experiences: Unrealistic Rachel and Light Me Up Lacey. Unrealistic Rachel is a nightmare client with unreasonable expectations, ever-changing demands, and a complete lack of self-awareness. Leanne details how Rachel …