In the Business of Personal Brand Photography Podcast, Australian photographer Paula Brennan shares all about how you can start from scratch or make the switch from demanding weddings & portraits to the high-profit and relatively easier hours of a Lifestyle based studio free Personal Branding Business Model.
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The Mindset Makeover: Transforming Your Photography Business from Within with Johl Dunn
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49:56Ever felt like you’re drowning in work, missing out on family moments, and wondering if you’ll ever get your business-life balance right? Or maybe you’re stuck in that guilt spiral—should you be editing, or should you be playing with your kids? I’ve been there, and in this episode, we dig deep into the real struggles photographers face, especially …
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Cosmic KC Episode 30 - Haunted Johnstown Masonic Lodge with Brennan Stiffler
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15:21Things get spooky (and a little mysterious) as we step inside the haunted Johnstown Masonic Lodge with member Brennan Stiffler! From lifelong encounters with spirits and strange entities to eerie experiences within the Lodge itself, Brennan shares some true stories that are fascinating, and maybe even a little hair-raising! If you have questions, o…
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You're Not Failing, the Market has Shifted
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14:51Are you feeling stuck, like your business has lost momentum, or maybe you're questioning if you're the problem? I see you, and you're definitely not alone. So many photographers are feeling the pinch right now, especially in the luxury family and boudoir markets. In this episode, I get real about what's happening in our industry and why it's not yo…
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Cosmic KC Episode 29 - with Paula Thomassen, Clairvoyant Psychic Life Coach!
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20:12She’s back! Paula, the clairvoyant psychic life coach with over 30 years of experience, returns to Cosmic KC! In this episode, we dive into the magic of numbers, uncover powerful ways to connect with your Spirit Guides, and explore the hidden wisdom that’s waiting to guide your journey. Get ready—it’s mystical, it’s mind-opening, and it just might …
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Cosmic KC Episode 28 - Did We Really Land On The Moon??
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9:58Who doesn't love a good conspiracy theory??! One of my favorites: did we really land on the moon? Let's break it down with a little help from ChatGPT! If you have questions, or you've had an experience with any kind of high strangeness, including ghosts, UFOs, etc. , please reach out! I'd love to hear from you! Big thanks to Ant for our awesome the…
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From Weddings to Personal Branding: Sarah Morgan’s Photography Journey
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51:03Ever felt like the photography industry is changing faster than you can keep up? Or maybe you’re wondering if personal brand photography is really a sustainable path, especially when everyone’s talking about AI, economic downturns, and “the death of photography”? I get it—these are the questions that keep us up at night, especially when you’re tryi…
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Cosmic KC Episode 27 with Angel, a Reiki Practitioner! What is Reiki? We Have Answers!
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18:30What exactly is Reiki? Can blocked energy cause illness or throw us off balance? And can Reiki clear those blockages to facilitate wellness? Can it help us feel healthier, and bring us more peace of mind? Today we take a deep dive into finding out what Reiki is and how it works, with Angel, from Angel Touch Wellness. She's a Reiki practitioner who …
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Cosmic KC Episode 26 with Ryan Rader, about the haunted Cresson prison!
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22:47Ever visited the haunted Cresson Sanitorium and Prison? Today we’re hanging out with Ryan Rader from Imaginarium Sanitarium—the mastermind behind the coolest haunted houses at the prison! He’s also had encounters with the actual spirits and faeries who call it home. He says they’re not spooky—they’re playful, a little mischievous, and maybe even a …
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Cosmic KC Episode 25 - on the Galileo Project and UFOs/UAPs
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28:33The Galileo Project through Harvard University - according to the website its mission is: "to bring the search for extraterrestrial technological signatures of Extraterrestrial Technological Civilizations (ETCs) from accidental or anecdotal observations and legends to the mainstream of transparent, validated and systematic scientific research." Tod…
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Cosmic KC Episode 24 with Amaris Starseed, a healer, psychic, witch, astrologist and empath!
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22:51What's it like growing up with paranormal gifts you don't understand? Today we chat with Amaris Starseed, who started experiencing things when she was just 8 years old. She shares her journey, and advice for parents of children with similar gifts! If you have questions, or you've had an experience with any kind of high strangeness, including ghosts…
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Cosmic KC Episode 23 with Winn Brewer, owner of the beautiful and haunted Linville Manor!
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21:32Ghost stories today, with Winn Brewer, owner of Linville Manor in Upper Marlboro, MD. Its history is rich and dates back hundreds of years. Now it's a beautiful and haunted Airbnb where guests have reported lots of paranormal activity, including visits from a ghost cat (he's hundreds of years old too!). If you have questions, or you've had an exper…
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Cosmic KC Episode 22 Updates on the Paranormal with Stan Gordon
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19:19Today we welcome the return of Stan Gordon from western PA, one of the OGs when it comes to paranormal investigations! He's been active for decades - researching PA events and sightings since the 1960s!! We have updates on the latest! If you have questions, or you've had an experience with any kind of high strangeness, including ghosts, UFOs, etc. …
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Cosmic KC Episode 21 Ghost Stories with my friend Karen!
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12:13Today we chat with my friend and colleague Karen - we've known each other many years and have had lots of conversations about the paranormal! If you have questions, or you've had an experience with any kind of high strangeness, including ghosts, UFOs, etc. , please reach out! I'd love to hear from you! Big thanks to Ant for our awesome theme song! …
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Cosmic KC Episode 20 with Dark Hollow Paranormal!
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19:24Today we chat with Ashley Stilson and Lindsey Morales from Dark Hollow Paranormal! They've experienced lots of high strangeness, and conducted lots of investigations, including the former Cresson Prison. If you have questions, or you've had an experience with any kind of high strangeness, including ghosts, UFOs, etc. , please reach out! I'd love to…
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Cosmic KC Episode 19 - Ghosts of Edinburgh, Scotland!
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20:52Recently I went on a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland with my friends Chris and Michael - and we saw a ghost!!! Today we share that story, with insights and his own ghost experience in Scotland, from Rob Gutro, author, scientist, medium and paranormal investigator. (Find his books on Amazon, they're awesome!) We didn't get a pic of the ghost, but if you…
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Feeling a little behind? Like you’ve been working hard behind the scenes… but not showing up as much as you “should”? Same. And you’re not alone. This episode is a soft, honest reminder that your value isn’t measured by how visible you are. If you’ve been building quietly, holding everything together, or just doing your best with what you’ve got — …
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Cosmic KC Episode 18 - Talking The Toynbee Tiles, Quantum Physics and the Rendelsham UFOS
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13:12A little chat about why I'm so fascinated about High Strangeness and the world of the weird! Plus the mysterious Toynbee Tiles, and the Rendelsham UFO witnessed by American military! If you have questions, or you've had an experience with any kind of high strangeness, including ghosts, UFOs, etc. , please reach out! I'd love to hear from you! Big t…
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Cosmic KC Episode 16 with my nephew Kirk, and his UFO/UAP experience!
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18:58Today we're talking UFOs/UAPs with my nephew Kirk! This was a sighting in Cresson, PA - maybe you know someone who saw it too? His mom and some neighbors all saw the same thing! If you have questions, or you've had an experience with any kind of high strangeness, including ghosts, UFOs, etc. , please reach out! I'd love to hear from you! Big thanks…
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Cosmic KC Episode 15 with Lily from Froggy 98.1, on ghosts and auras!
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15:12Today we welcome one of my dearest friends, Lily from Froggy 98.1! She's smart, talented, beautiful, fabulous, and she's had paranormal experiences that she's willing to share with us today. Conversations about the paranormal aren't always comfortable. But even the word "paranormal" simply means "beyond the scope of scientific understanding," accor…
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Cosmic KC Episode 14 with Rob Gutro on Ghosts, the Paranormal, and why they're here!
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22:10Rob Gutro - retired NASA scientist, Pet Medium, Paranormal Investigator, author of many books on the subjects and just a great guy! He returns to talk ghosts and the paranormal, and why they're here. It's fascinating! I think you'll truly enjoy this conversation! If you have questions, or you've had an experience with any kind of high strangeness, …
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Have you ever lowered your prices in an attempt to stay competitive? While this may seem like the right move, it can actually be detrimental to your business. Too often, photographers undercharge due to fear or self-doubt, but this can damage your professional reputation. In this episode, I dive into: Why charging too little can make your business …
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Cosmic KC Episode 13 with Stan Gordon, on UFOs and UAPs
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25:08Stan returns to share his 60 years of experience investigating UFOs! He is the producer of the award winning UFO video documentary, “Kecksburg The Untold Story.” He's the author of four books, Silent Invasion: The Pennsylvania UFO-Bigfoot Casebook, Really Mysterious Pennsylvania, and Astonishing Encounters: Pennsylvania’s Unknown Creatures, and Sta…
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Cosmic KC Episode 12 with Cecelia Farabaugh from Allegheny Ridge Paranormal
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24:24Today we chat with Cecelia Farabaugh, the Outreach Director and community liaison for Allegheny Ridge Paranormal, a non-profit organization that conducts respectful paranormal investigations. I even had the opportunity to accompany them on an investigation! You'll enjoy getting to know Cecelia, learning how the conduct investigations, and what to d…
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“I wish I found you before I bought that course,” It’s a shame when I hear this from others in my industry but it can be the downside of cookie-cutter coaching programs—those well-meaning, step-by-step systems that ignore your personality, learning style, or life context—and how that can leave you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. This episode is for a…
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Cosmic KC Episode 11 - Bigfoot and more with Stan Gordon!
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21:34Stan Gordon has been investigating UFOs, Bigfoot, cryptids and so much more in PA since 1959! Stan says recently, Bigfoot sightings have increased in PA! He is the producer of the award winning UFO video documentary, “Kecksburg The Untold Story.” He's the author of four books, Silent Invasion: The Pennsylvania UFO-Bigfoot Casebook, Really Mysteriou…
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Cosmic KC Episode 10 Near Death Experiences with Dr. Robert Gross
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22:55Do you know what a Near Death Experience is? Some think it's evidence of the soul, and life after death. Today Dr. Robert Gross shares his own experience, and some of his research about the phenomenon. New Episodes of Cosmic KC drop on Fridays! And you can listen to KC O'Day weekday mornings on Waly 100, mid-days on WUZZ and afternoons on Key 96.5!…
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Cosmic KC Episode 9 with Kelly Lundgren from Allegheny Ridge Paranormal
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23:23Today we're chatting with the lovely Kelly Lundgren, about being an empath, ghosts and the paranormal, and her advice for anyone who might be experiencing those feelings of receiving messages from the other side, or from energies left behind. Plus so much more! It's another delightful conversation! If you have a story or experience to share that in…
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Cosmic KC - A UFO and abduction experience from Blair County Episode 8
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14:01A local woman shares her UFO/UAP experience, and an abduction experience. What are the UFO/UAPs? And what do they want? And if you've had any experience with aliens, cryptids, psychics, ghosts or any kind of high strangeness, please reach out! My email is [email protected] Listen to KC O'Day weekday mornings on Waly 100! Plus middays on WU…
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Cosmic KC Episode 7 - Rob Gutro, Pet Medium!
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21:35Rob Gutro is a scientist, author, and Pet Medium! He communicates with your pets when they pass to the other side, and he's amazing! Join us for this fascinating conversation!! You can also listen to KC O'Day weekday mornings on Waly 100! Afternoons on Key 96.5, and mid-days on WUZZ!By KC O'Day
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Cosmic KC- What Is Mercury Retrograde? Episode 6
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19:47We chat with Astrologer Jennifer Gehl about "Mercury Retrograde" in a way we can understand! How does it affect us? Listen and learn with us! If you've experienced anything paranormal and have a story to tell, please reach out! Email [email protected] KC O'Day can be heard weekday mornings on Waly 100, afternoons on Key 96.5, and middays o…
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Cosmic KC - The Magic of Crystals! Episode 5
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17:03This week we explore the magic of crystals with Michelle Baughman! Can they be used for healing? Yes! How does it work? Listen for more! Have you seen a ghost? An alien? Experienced any high strangeness? Have some info to share about the mysteries of the Universe? Email KC at [email protected] Listen to KC O'Day weekday mornings on Waly 10…
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Cosmic KC Episode 4 - an Astrology lesson, and Altoona UFOs! 3-7-25
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13:15Do you know what your astrological Ascendant is? Today, hear me out, with a little astrology lesson! You might understand astrology a little better! Plus, UFOs sighted in Altoona! A local gentleman shares his experiences! Listen to KC O'Day in the Morning, weekdays from 5 - 10 a.m. on Waly 100! Middays on WUZZ, and afternoons on Key 96.5! And you c…
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In our weekly dive into the unknown, we chat with the esteemed Dr. Robert Gross about his experiences. This approach is a little more academic and very interesting!!By KC O'Day
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On our first episode exploring the unknown and mysterious, we talk with local Psychic Stephanie about her experience with "aliens."By KC O'Day
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What's it like to be a psychic? How does it work, and what do psychics "see" or "hear?" It might be different for each person, but today we talk with a dear friend of mine, Paula, about her process and what it's like to talk to Spirit. Have an idea for a future episode? Email me at [email protected]…
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Brand Aesthetics: A Salon Owner’s Journey with Personal Brand Photography
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40:54LEARN PERSONAL BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY WITH PAULA & GET THE WHOLE BUSINESS SYSTEM BUILT OUT FOR YOU This week I chatted with my VIP client and friend, Katie Lawrence, a salon owner who has booked multiple shoots with me over the years—and who’s proof that branding photos aren’t just a luxury—they’re a necessity for any business that wants to grow and evo…
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Travel, Calm & Vibing with Clients - From Weddings to Branding with Brooke Cerny
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55:53After years of coaching photographers through big career pivots, I've seen the priceless joy that comes when someone finally finds their niche. I brought Brooke Cerny on to share how she transitioned her photography skills into a niche that provides freedom, creative input, and fulfilling client relationships... You guessed it... Branding! (And thi…
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Something big has happened… and I NEED to share it with you!
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23:39BOOK STRATEGY CALL WITH PAULA What if one decision could completely change the course of your photography journey? They say big changes usually start as small ideas, but this one caught me by surprise and grew faster than I ever expected. In this episode, I reveal the unexpected turn I never saw coming and why it’s had such a massive impact on me—b…
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Cashflow Kickstart: Quick Wins for a Revenue Boost
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18:39Are you feeling the pinch in your bank balance after the holiday season? It’s easy to live large on your credit card in December & land in January with a big bill to pay (we’ve all done it) That’s why I thought to kickstart the new year I'd share three practical strategies to help you tap into areas of your business today, where you might be able t…
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Mastering Networking as a Personal Brand Photographer with Lizzy Jacobs
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45:04LEARN WITH PAULA Are you unsure how to find clients who value your work or how to focus your services in a way that feels both profitable and sustainable? It’s easy to feel like you have to say yes to everything just to make ends meet, but that’s not the only way forward. In this episode, I sit down with Lizzy Jacobs, a photographer who’s found her…
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Get Free Guide - 50 Dream Clients for Personal Brand Photography HERE Have you ever wondered if the market for personal brand photography is already saturated? Are you struggling to find clients who truly appreciate the value you bring to their businesses? There is no shortage of awesome people doing really cool things who need YOUR help right now.…
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CLIENT SPOTLIGHT : Kate Peardon on Why High-Performing Clients Keep Coming Back
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37:40Have you ever found yourself wondering how to create a photoshoot experience that clients rave about and want to come back for? Or maybe you've heard clients say they feel unsure about what kind of images they need for their brand, and you’re left trying to fill in the blanks. In this episode, I dive into how we can elevate our client experiences, …
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SNAPSHOT - My Six-Figure Holiday Portrait Campaign
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9:10Are you looking at this upcoming holiday season and thinking mulled wine and leftover turkey sandwiches already? My friend this is the best time of year for us photographers to book sessions, and if you do not have some sort of marketing in place you might be missing out. I wanted to inspire you about what is possible in this snapshot of an older e…
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The Fine Line Between Exposure and Exploitation
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21:59Do you ever feel like you have been slightly taken advantage of with your photography? Sometimes this can happen, even though the parties may not be intentionally doing it to you But it is easy to end up feeling undervalued or even a little used. If you are struggling to balance gaining exposure with protecting your photography work Or perhaps find…
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SNAPSHOT - Building a Brand Aesthetic with Images
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10:32Feel like your photoshoots are all looking a bit samey samey? I had a great chat with designer Delyse Wright about the kind of images that help designers to build websites and she gave me lots of inspiration how to shake up your shooting with some really simple and easily actionable ideas. Listen to the full episode here… Apple https://podcasts.app…
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What Every Personal Brand Photographer Should Know
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17:04I think often when photographers think of personal branding they think they need to be a stylist, a designer or a marketing guru. I certainly tried on all of these roles when I first dipped my toe into this space. But I also quickly got overwhelmed by all the hats I was trying to wear too! In this episode, I'm taking you back to basics and breaking…
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Finding Alignment in Your Photography Business with Annemie Tonken
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39:13Have you ever wondered why your passion for photography isn’t translating into the success you imagined? If you've been struggling with burnout, uncertainty, or a lack of direction, this episode is exactly what you need. In this episode, I sit down with Annemie Tonken who has not only mastered the art of photography but also figured out how to alig…
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The All-in-One Tool Every Photographer Needs with Margo Franklyn
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50:23Do you ever feel like you're drowning in admin work, leaving little time for what you truly love... photography? Are you juggling multiple platforms just to manage your clients, schedule shoots, and keep up with marketing? If you have been looking for that all-elusive one tool that could be the solution to everything, admin, communication, invoices…
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Stepping Away to Zoom Forward: Your Own Business Sabbatical
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22:49Are you a photographer struggling to find direction in your business? Do you feel like you’re constantly spinning your wheels without making significant progress? In this episode, I dive into how taking a step back can propel you forward in ways you never imagined. Join me as I share my solutions for getting out of your funk and into positive actio…
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Revolutionize Your Editing with Scott Wyden Kivowitz from Imagen
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33:41Hands up if your editing and post-shoot workflows are still bogging you down? Trust me, it doesn’t need to in 2024! If you are looking for a way to ensure consistent, high-quality edits without spending hours in front of your computer, then listen in, friend. I jumped over to using AI a year ago and this literally is now saving me thousands in edit…
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