Best Nathan Holritz Podcasts (2025)

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#641: A Few Thoughts in Closing - Nathan Holritz 54:48

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Join Bokeh Podcast host Nathan Holritz for the last episode of the show, as he shares the most important lessons from the podcast over the last 7 years! Many thanks to all of our listeners for being part of the Bokeh Podcast community, and to all the guests for giving their time and wisdom over so many episodes! 🤗 Show Notes Highlighting the intent…

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#640: How to Build an Adventure Photo Business - Roo Smith 57:33

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Interested in using your photography skills in the beautiful outdoors? Join photographer Roo Smith - who has photographed for brands like Patagonia, North Face, and Outside Magazine - to learn how to break into the adventure photography genre, and build a successful business! Show Notes: Introduction of Roo (0:49) The important principles that enab…

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#639: How to Create Reels to Promote Your Business - Alexandros Tzorouchof 1:06:02

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Most of us know we should be using video content to promote our photography business, but how do you go about creating a compelling video that will grab the attention of potential clients and draw them in? Join us for a conversation with videographer Alexandros Tzorouchof to learn how! Show Notes Introduction of Alex (1:01) Important principles tha…

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#638: How to Have a Life During Busy Season - McKenzie Bigliazzi 1:05:13

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Any established photographer knows what it's like to get bogged down during the busy season, barely keeping up with the work that needs to be done. Free time? Time to travel? Time to hang out with friends and family? Is that even a thing during those busy months?! Photographer McKenzie Bigliazzi is here to share with us how she runs her business AN…

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#637: Marketing as an Introvert - Caitlin Wilcox 55:49

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Putting ourselves out there as introverts in an effort to build a personal photography brand can feel a bit overwhelming! How can we step beyond that discomfort and build the business that we want? Join us for a conversation with photographer Caitlin Wilcox to learn how! Show Notes Introduction of Caitlin (1:00) What important principle enables Cai…

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#636: How to Chase Your Dreams - Amelia Soegijono 1:05:17

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It's easy for someone to create a motivational post on social media telling you to "go chase your dreams", but how do you actually do that on a tangible, practical level? Join us for a conversation with photographer Amelia Soegijono to learn how! Show Notes Introduction of our guest, Amelia (0:47) What important principle enables Amelia to manage y…

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#635: Freedom Through Associates - Jill Smith 1:06:10

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If you could implement a new strategy in your business that would help you increase revenue AND bring more freedom to your life as a business owner, you'd go for it, right?! Building an associate photographer team can bring both of these benefits, but there are some innate challenges to the process. Photographer Jill Smith is on The Bokeh Podcast t…

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#634: Brand Position Consultation - Clark Sanders 1:20:02

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It's a busy marketplace with LOTS of photographers. You may be friends with those photographers, but you still have to stand out amongst those photographers to capture the attention of your potential clients! In this episode, host Nathan Holritz helps super-talented senior portrait photographer Clark Sanders explore how to best position his brand a…

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#633: To Niche or Not to Niche - Simon Yau 46:28

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Here on The Bokeh Podcast, we've emphasized the importance of niching down when building a photography business for the sake of growing more easily. But is that always the best way to go? Listen in to this conversation with photographer Simon Yau for a different perspective on generalizing versus specializing! Show Notes Introduction of our new gue…

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#632: SEO: The Importance of Topical Content - Cody McCracken 54:06

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While many SEO specialists may focus on the importance of keywords and backlinks, photographer and SEO consultant Cody McCracken thinks there's a lot of value in two other principles for improving SEO! Listen in to this episode to learn more! Show Notes Plans for the Bokeh Podcast in the near future (0:22) Introduction of our guest, Cody McCracken …

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#631: How to "Find Yourself" - Nathan Holritz 37:25

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There is a lot of conversation in our culture - and even our photography industry - about "finding ourselves". But is this concept of finding ourselves one that enables us to be better humans and business owners? Is it even rooted in a healthy premise? Listen in to an exploration of what it means to find ourselves, what the notion is rooted in, and…

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#630: How to Launch Your New Website Quickly - Kelsey Christine 36:17

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One of the most important elements of both launching and building a photography business is your website. Listen in to this conversation with website designer Kelsey Christine to learn how to build and launch your new website quickly and with minimal stress! 😅 The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Profes…

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#629: How to Convert Pinterest Visitors to Clients - Meg Mohyla 54:59

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Pinterest is more than just a place to create inspiration boards! Listen in to this conversation with Meg Mohyla to learn how to use the Pinterest platform to convert potential clients and grow your business! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh …

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#628: How to Create Better Candid Images - Charles Moll 46:08

2+ y ago46:08

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Curious how to create better candid photos for your portrait or wedding clients? Listen in to this conversation with photographer Charles Moll to learn the key principles that drive his candid photography! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh pod…

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#627: How to Get Reviews for Your Business - Misha Guseynov 49:19

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One of our most valuable sources of business is referrals, and referral business is driven in large part by customer reviews! Misha Guseynov is a successful, Miami-based wedding photographer who has amassed over 500 reviews in less than 3 years, and he's on the show to share his strategy so you can increase the number of public reviews you're getti…

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#626: Marketing Beyond Social Media - Jane Goodrich 42:19

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While social media is the most convenient and most popular method of business-building to discuss in 2023, we can’t forget that there are a variety of alternative sources of business! Photographer and entrepreneur, Jane Goodrich, is here to shed light on a few of those alternatives that will help you build your photography business this year! The B…

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#625: How to Book More Destination Weddings - Lilly and Vic 1:00:13

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Make money traveling to beautiful locations to photograph couples in love? Destination weddings seem idyllic, but how do you even get your first? And then if you want to build a business around destination weddings, how do you go about that process? Listen in to this conversation with Lilly and Vic to learn how! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you …

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#624: The Power of Slow Growth - Mary Marantz 1:08:00

2+ y ago1:08:00

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We live in a world that makes it seem like we can have overnight success at the drop of a hat! But is that realistic? And more importantly, is that the healthiest approach to building and running a business? Mary Marantz is on the show to discuss why a slow-growth approach might be your better bet! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographe…

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#623: Important Life Lessons to Enable Business Growth - Madi and Micah May 1:23:29

2+ y ago1:23:29

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Show Notes: What drives a great customer experience? (2:45) What does capturing a client's "higher self" mean tangibly to Madi and Micah? (5:40) What big principle enables Madi and Micah to find the balance between running a business and having time for their personal lives? (9:00) What are Madi and Micah's favorite business or self-help books? (19…

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#622: How to Build Your Business Using Facebook Groups - Olivia Smith 1:01:03

2+ y ago1:01:03

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Nothing builds business like community, and one way to leverage community to grow your business is Facebook groups! Listen in as photographer Olivia Smith shares how she’s built a Facebook group that has enabled her to build a multiple six-figure photography business! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for th…

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Bonus Episode: How to Outsource Your Editing and Get Your Life Back - Nathan Holritz 50:04

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What is outsourcing and why should I do it? In this bonus episode of the Bokeh Podcast, we are sharing a conversation between our host, Nathan Holritz, and the Picsello Facebook group that dives into why outsourcing is so important for your business. Listen in as Nathan shares how outsourcing can help photographers not only have more time to spend …

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#621: The 8 Steps to Booking More Clients - E-Squared Photography 1:06:40

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Are you having a difficult time booking clients? Or maybe you'd just like to book more jobs than you currently are? You're in luck! Emily and Erin from E-Squared Photography are here to share the important steps they've learned for booking clients more effectively! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the P…

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#620: A Mindset for Success - Bryon Hopkins 1:01:09

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Photographer Byron Hopkins wasn’t always a photographer. An athlete, a multi-tour Marine, an author, a speaker - Byron has experienced and accomplished a lot! In this Bokeh Podcast episode, Byron shares the important lessons he’s learned about mindset - and how those lessons have enabled growth and accomplishment in his life! The Bokeh Podcast is b…

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#619: How to Move Beyond Imposter Syndrome - Miles Boyer 1:24:33

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Our industry has been talking a lot about imposter syndrome in the last few years - when it wasn't really a point of conversation previously. Why has this issue become mainstream, and how can we move beyond it? Learn more in this conversation with Miles Boyer on the Bokeh Podcast! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom E…

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#618: How to Get Your Life Back with a CRM - Jorge Bernardes 1:03:35

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We have a lot of moving parts to keep up with as photography business owners, and the whole experience can get quite overwhelming at times! Fortunately, there are incredible tools in CRM's that will help us streamline our workflow, minimize overwhelm, and have more freedom as business owners. Listen in to this conversation with photographer Jorge B…

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Bonus Episode: Quality Over Quantity - Ellen Cramblet 20:20

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Do you feel overwhelmed when you realize how many images you've taken during a session? Photographer, Ellen Cramblet joins us to share her journey toward realizing that “clarity is kindness,” and that quality is more important than quantity when it comes to deliverables. Tune in as we discuss shooting with intention, and how the images that we deli…

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#617: How to Connect with Dogs for Powerful Portraits - Carol Arscott 46:31

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Whether you want to photograph your own dog, or you're building a dog photography business - there are ways to connect with and photograph that dog to better capture its personality! Listen in to this episode of the Bokeh Podcast with dog photographer Carol Arscott to learn how! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Edi…

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Bonus Episode: Smart Financial Planning for New(er) Photographers - Bobbi Brinkman 14:59

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Planning for the financial needs of running a photography business can be truly overwhelming - but it doesn't have to be! Check out this bonus episode as Bobbi Brinkman shares what smart financial planning is, and who the most important people are when it comes to creating connections! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Cus…

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#616: How to Increase Pricing with a Stunning Portfolio - Kristin Sweeting 46:12

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Do you want to charge more for your work? Photographer Kristin Sweeting says that you need to get your portfolio dialed in! Listen in to our conversation to learn how to improve the quality of work that you share in order to raise your prices! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photograph…

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#615: Get to Know Nathan Holritz - Hosted by Stacey Owen 1:29:22

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Show Notes: How did the Bokeh Podcast come to fruition? (3:23) How long did it take to find the flow and rhythm of hosting a podcast? (7:30) Why the black v-neck T-shirts? (13:45) What are 3 things Nathan is implementing or focusing on for this year? (22:07) How can you stay focused and maintain time for yourself while running multiple businesses? …

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#614: How to Offer Full-Service Branding Photography - Jasmine Newton 58:04

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Running a healthy and successful photography business in 2023 is largely about creating an amazing customer experience! Photographer Jasmine Newton is going to share how to up the ante in the experience you create for your branding portrait clients in today’s Bokeh Podcast episode! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom …

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#613: How to Establish Boundaries to Minimize Burnout - Sean Oblizalo 49:29

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You can't escape hard work if you want to build a strong business, but how do you balance hard work with enjoying the life you've created for yourself - and minimize the possibility of burnout? Listen in to this important conversation with photographer Sean Oblizalo to learn simple steps you can take to have the business you want while maintaining …

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#612: How to Use Strategy Calls for a Better Client Experience - John DeMato 47:14

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In a world where taking a good picture is no longer a differentiator in photography business, creating an amazing client experience is more important than ever! On today's Bokeh Podcast episode, photographer John DeMato shares how he uses strategy calls to take client experience to the next level! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer…

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#611: How to Create Desire in the Mind of the Buyer - James and Schulze 1:04:47

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Being there to meet a client’s need is one thing, but is there a way to actually create desire for your brand in the mind of a potential client? Tune in to this episode with photographers James and Schulze to learn how! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to…

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#610: Brand Position Consultation - Stacy Savage 1:17:45

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In a crowded market with so many photographers, a clear and distinct brand position will enable us to stand out and capture the attention of potential clients more effectively! Join us for today's Bokeh Podcast episode to learn how to establish, communicate, and leverage a strong brand position in your own photography business! The Bokeh Podcast is…

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Bonus Episode: How to Outwork Doubt - Helene Boudreau 17:16

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In this bonus episode of the Bokeh Podcast, Helene Boudreau walks us through three ways to “outwork doubt” so that you can build the confidence to achieve what you set out to accomplish. It may not be perfect in the beginning, but taking messy action is the first step. Tune in as we chat about what this looks like and how you can implement this adv…

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#609: Brand Position Consultation (co-hosted by Lisa Aihara) - Eden Mitchell 1:10:03

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In a crowded market with so many photographers, a clear and distinct brand position will enable us to stand out and capture the attention of potential clients more effectively! Join us for today's Bokeh Podcast episode to learn how to establish, communicate, and leverage a strong brand position in your own photography business! And bonus: guest co-…

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#608: How to Convert Visitors to Customers with a Better Website - Jeff Brown 51:04

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The primary purpose of your website is to convert visitors to customers. If it's not doing so consistently, it's time for change! Listen in to this conversation with Jeff Brown to learn how to update your website for higher conversion and business growth! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professiona…

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Bonus Episode: How to Use Your Phone's Camera for Professional Work - Kim Kovacik 44:42

2+ y ago44:42

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Cameras on phones are just cheap, lackluster wannabes when it comes to professional photography. Or are they? Join us for really important food for thought in this episode with photographer Kim Kovacik, as we talk about the role of phone cameras in the professional photography world! Oh, and spoiler alert: Kim has photographed an ad campaign for a …

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#607: How to Get Through Busy Season Without Overwhelm - Sara Price 56:17

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There seems to be a subconscious assumption that being a photography business owner equals chaotic, high-hour work weeks - especially during busy season! But what if that wasn't the case?! Photographer Sara Price is here to share with us how to minimize overwhelm with a more intentional approach to workflow! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by P…

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Bonus Episode: Relationship Marketing Can't Be Forgotten - Krista Marie 35:12

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We all know that social media is an extremely powerful tool to drive brand awareness and new business! However, we can easily forget about getting out from behind the phone and creating in-person relationships with those that can ALSO drive significant business our way. Krista Marie is here to share strategies for engaging in personal relationships…

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#606: How to Use AI to Market Your Business - Mike Lloyd 50:59

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Show Notes: Mike's introduction (1:05) What is a big idea or principle that has helped drive Mike's business over the years? (8:28) What was Mike's first introduction to using AI? (11:55) Why are we so "scared" of AI becoming more mainstream? (13:50) What was the turning point for Mike that pushed him to leverage AI in his business? (17:42) What AI…

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Bonus Episode: The Importance of a Timeline for Customer Experience - Leah Daniels 30:42

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So much of creating a great customer experience is about managing expectations, and when it comes to wedding photography, what better way to do this than with a great timeline? Listen in to this conversation with photographer Leah Daniels to learn how to create a powerful timeline for an amazing customer experience! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to …

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#605: How to Start a Photography Magazine - Mandy Lynn 42:03

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Photography industry magazines have become quite dated in their design, which naturally means an opportunity to launch an alternative magazine! Photographer Mandy Lynn saw this opportunity and decided to take on the challenge of conceptualizing and publishing a new photography magazine called The Bokeh Effect. Listen in to learn the why and how beh…

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#604: How to Hyper-Niche for Success - Gary Pope 52:04

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Do you want to stand out amongst the mass of photographers in your marketplace and book more clients? It's time to focus on a niche! Listen to photographer Gary Pope's advice in this episode to learn how to build your business with a hyper-niche! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photogr…

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#603: The Power of Newsletters for Building Your Business - Rachel Larsen Weaver 55:24

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Building your marketing strategy around social media platforms that you don't control can be a bit risky! What if there was a marketing medium that you controlled, and helped you not only build your brand but also book more clients? Make sure to listen to my conversation with photographer Rachel Larsen Weaver to learn more! The Bokeh Podcast is bro…

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#602: How to Be a Photographer AND a Parent - Gavin Boulware 1:42:50

2+ y ago1:42:50

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It's difficult enough to build and run a photography business, but things get a LOT more complicated when family and kids get mixed in! Join the conversation with photographer Gavin Boulware today as we talk about how to best balance photography business life with being a parent! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Ed…

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#601: The Best Way to Book More Weddings - Kari Bjorn 48:03

2+ y ago48:03

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There's a different way to draw in potential wedding clients that not many photographers are leveraging. Kari Bjorn is here to help us all learn more about the methodology in today's Bokeh Podcast episode! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh pod…

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#600: How to Build a Loyalty Program - Jakievious Phillips 54:18

2+ y ago54:18

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Repeat business can make up a large part of the growth of a photography business, but what are you doing to generate that repeat business? Photographer Jakievious Phillips is here to share how to launch and develop a loyalty program for your photography clients! Make sure to listen in! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Cus…

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#599: How to Pivot to Something New - Jasmin Blais 45:01

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Need a fresh start? Maybe you're ready to leave your "normal" job and go full-time with photography, or maybe you just want to shift the direction of your existing business? Join us for this conversation with photographer Jasmin Blais to learn how to pivot to something new intentionally, intelligently, and with minimal stress! The Bokeh Podcast is …