Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Passion With Purpose - Photography Podcast, Creative Business, Six Figure Photographer
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| Let's talk about personality (clients book you for it!). | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:21:35 | |
What if your photos aren’t the reason clients aren’t booking you as a photographer? In this episode, we unpack the overlooked factor that truly drives client booking decisions—how people feel around you. I dive into why personality, presence, and connection often outweigh skill, and how you can intentionally grow in this area to book more clients and show up with confidence. • Why clients choose based on comfort, not just quality • The truth about personality growth and neuroplasticity • How to build social confidence through reps • Books, tools, and people that shape your communication • Leveraging your natural strengths to connect If you take this seriously, it could change everything about how you book and serve in your photography business. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE Follow Nathan on Instagram: | |||
| Stop saying this to clients, and say THIS instead... | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:33:39 | |
Your words are either helping photography clients book… or quietly pushing them away. In this episode, I break down common phrases photographers say during inquiries and sales conversations that actually hurt bookings—and what to say instead to create clarity, urgency, and confidence. You’ll learn how small tweaks in your wording can dramatically improve your booking process. In this episode: • Why “I’ll let you know if someone else inquires” kills urgency • The problem with asking “How are you feeling so far?” • Why “Let me know your thoughts” overwhelms clients • How to handle “We need to think about it” the right way • Better ways to ask about a client’s vision • Why asking for a budget backfires • Moving beyond “bestie marketing” ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE Follow Nathan on Instagram: | |||
| His health battle nearly killed him. He's now a 6-Fig Photographer. | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:42:18 | |
What do you do when a health crisis takes over your business and more importantly - nearly your whole life? Eric Hillestad was 25 years old when his lungs began filling with blood. Doctors eventually placed him on ECMO — the most advanced life support available. Many people don’t survive it. Eric did. After weeks in the hospital, he had to relearn how to walk, breathe, and speak. He missed months of his newborn daughter’s life. Doctors told his family to prepare for the worst. But Eric’s story didn’t end there. Today he’s a wedding photographer, a father, and a Business Blueprint student who rebuilt his life — and his business — from the ground up. In this episode we talk about: • surviving a near-death medical crisis • rebuilding life and work after trauma • faith in the middle of fear • why his photography now carries a completely different meaning • and how he turned a struggling business into something sustainable for his family Eric’s story is raw, powerful, and deeply faith-filled. You’re not going to forget this one. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow Eric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erik.hillestad.photo/ Eric's Website : https://erikhillestadphoto.com/ | |||
| How to get BETTER inquiries, using Meta Ads. (with Peyton Helm) | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:59:50 | |
Peyton Helm (Meta Ads WIZARD) and I getting real about what’s changing in the wedding industry in 2026. If you’ve noticed more ghosting, more hesitation, tighter budgets, and a whole lot more “shopping around”… you’re not crazy. Peyton breaks down what he’s seeing across hundreds of photographers and filmmakers — and what to do about it. We talk about the shift toward trust + transparency, how to stop attracting tire kickers, and the behind-the-scenes funnel changes that can make inquiries feel way more “ready to book.” If you want more consistent, higher-quality leads in 2026 — this episode will help you adapt fast. What we cover
⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Peyton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peytonhelm/ Work with Peyton: https://fulltimeweddingpro.com/ | |||
| When the world feels dark, create anyway. | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:29:29 | |
If you’ve felt heavy lately… distracted… angry… stuck in the scroll - you’re not alone. But what if the world doesn’t need more consumers right now? What if it needs CREATORS? In this episode, I share why some of history’s greatest artists created their most meaningful work in the middle of chaos, and why your small, everyday work might matter more than you think. Put the phone down. Pick the work back up. Create. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the noise, this is for you. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| She almost quit. Then she doubled her income. (Student Story with Olivia Tarkowski) | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:32:37 | |
"I’m giving myself one more year… and if by the start of 2026 this is still literally going nowhere… maybe this isn’t what I’m supposed to be doing." That's what Olivia Tarkowski (today's guest) said to her husband in January of 2025. Good grief did her story take a turn! Today, I'm joined by Business Blueprint student named Olivia, a wedding photographer who went from struggling to book consistently (she floated the idea of quitting at one point!) — to closing her books, doubling her income, and hitting 70–80% booking rates in just a few months. ...oh and then she hit $100k in 2025. We talk candidly about leaving corporate, walking through uncertainty, rebuilding her brand, and what changed when she finally surrendered control of her business to God. Her story is a real life story of faith, persistence, and breakthrough. If you’re in a slow season, questioning your calling, or wondering if this business can actually work — this episode is for you. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviatarkowskiphoto/ Her website: https://oliviatarkowskiphoto.com/ | |||
| How this Photo/Video duo went from burnout to $200K. (Business Blueprint Student Interview) | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:34:00 | |
Today I’m sitting down with Josh and Lily of McKinley Made Photo & Film(Wedding Photographer and Videographer team), Business Blueprint students who went from being overworked, underpriced, and stretched thin — to breaking $200K in a year as a photo + video duo. We talk honestly about what actually changed: raising prices, refining their client experience, rebuilding confidence, investing before it felt comfortable, and trusting God through the uncertainty of entrepreneurship. No theory. No hype. Just a behind-the-scenes look at what growth really looked like for them. If you want proof that change is possible — this episode delivers. What We Cover:
⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow McKinley Made on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themckinleymade/ Their website: https://www.themckinleymade.com/ | |||
| Friends & family discounts, haters, parenthood, sharing your faith online, & more. (Q&A episode) | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:45:59 | |
You asked, and I answered on this Q&A episode. In this rapid-fire Q&A, I’m tackling the real questions photographers are thinking but rarely say out loud: family discounts, industry haters, how to get in with planners, personal branding beyond Instagram, and how to create boundaries when you’re booking months out. We also go into some juicy stuff: politics + pressure, sharing faith in business, and a nuanced take on tithing vs. generosity as a Christian entrepreneur. If you want an industry real talk (without the fluff), this one’s for you. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| Want "Higher End Clients?" Here's how... | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:31:12 | |
The phrases "I want higher end clients" or "how do I get better clients?" or "more luxury clients" are all common phrases these days in the photography industry. Let's unpack those phrases, what they do (or do not do) for your business, and how you can actually achieve the ideal clients in your inbox. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| When you think you aren’t enough… you aren’t! God is. | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:14:11 | |
10 Minute Monday, short and sweet episode about how to process thoughts of inadequacy and incapability in our walk with Jesus Christ as our ultimate strength. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| When clients keep choosing the cheap photographer over you... | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:31:38 | |
The most discouraging feeling (or one of them) is when photography clients come at you saying things like "Sorry, you're just a bit out of our budget, and we decided to go with another photographer for our wedding instead. But we wish you the best in your business, anyway!" Feels like a gut punch, doesn't it? Let's break down how to manage something like this, and what to do or think when this happens (and keeps happening). ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| If you have less bookings than you'd like...this is for you. (Student Spotlight with Spencer and Gabby of The Schau Photography) | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:50:09 | |
Today I am sitting down with Spencer and Gabby from my Business Blueprint coaching program - who have been active and wildly achieving members, I must say. They are absolutely crushing the business game, and have gone from feeling stuck and stagnant in their business to making five figures in a month and six figures in a year. They talk about their no-BS tactics and mindsets that took them from stagnant to thriving. Press play to find out what they say! ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Spencer and Gaby's website: https://theschau.com/ Spencer and Gaby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theschauphotography/ | |||
| Do this to become your goal-self by the end of the year. | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:15:35 | |
If there was an actual "hack to life", I think this might be it? This is a simple, but wildly powerful mindset I use in my life almost every single day. Once you understand and use it, you make yourself a walking magnet for your goals. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| 5 big lessons I had to learn in 2025. | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:51:58 | |
HAPPY NEW YEAR! This is my annual episode where I dish the vulnerable, personal, real-talk lessons I learned and earned from the year past. 2025 taught me a lot. Here's 5 of the main things it taught me that I believe would be helpful for you listening. I share where I got things wrong, where I got them right, and how God uses it all for His glory. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| "Everyone is an artist until rent is due." | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:14:18 | |
I heard this quote recently ("everyone is an artist until rent is due") and it got me thinking... Is this true? Are we all just purebred artists at our core? Do we default to creating beautiful art when we are NOT in need, and NOT stressed, and NOT short on time? And if so, how do we unlock those things? What does this say about us as a species? Press play to hear my answers to these questions. ;) ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| How design AND words should work together on your website. (with Chayse & Avery of Quick Site Design) | 10 Dec 2025 | 01:12:05 | |
Imagine not just having your photography website designed professionally, but also copywritten professionally? Today we're talking with the team that does both, not just one. Avery and Chayse of Quick Site Design. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Hire QuickSiteDesign (Avery and Chayse): https://quicksitedesign.co/ Follow QuickSiteDesign (Avery and Chayse) on Instagram: @quicksitedesign | |||
| I respond to YOUR business advice. | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:40:12 | |
I'm asked YOU on my Instagram stories what your most hard-hitting, or controversial business advice was, and I promised to react/respond to as many as I could on this episode. Let's get into it! ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| Do this BEFORE you expect to make money as a photographer. (from YouTube) | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:13:43 | |
Today's episode is a video that I first published on my YouTube channel, but wanted to bring to the podcast today. It's all about how to invest money on your business on the front end before you expect to get a revenue on the back end. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| Many niches, but not enough inquiries. (Live Coaching Call with Samantha Josette) | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:25:02 | |
Today's episode is a live coaching call with a listener of the podcast named Samantha - a photographer from California! Samantha asks Nathan a question about how she can get more inquiries in her business, and beat the overwhelm of all her different niche's of photography, while also maintaining her role as a mother. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow Samantha on Instagram: @samantha.josette | |||
| They had no home of their own. Now they're booking $200k+ in one year. (Student Spotlight with Kenny & Karina of Goose and Rose Imagery) | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:34:05 | |
Let me introduce you to two people who didn't even have a place to call their own home at the beginning stages of their photography journey, but then after joining my coaching program The Business Blueprint, they worked their way all the way to MULTIPLE six figures, 5Xing their prices, and gaining a career that allowed them to prioritize their family life. Click play to hear how they did it, and listen to their wild story. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Goose and Rose Imagery website: https://gooseandroseimagery.com/ Goose and Rose Instagram: @gooseandroseimagery | |||
| Sell like an EXPERT, not a vending machine. | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:34:31 | |
Do you believe that you are the EXPERT to your clients? Do you believe that you know more than they do on the topic of photography? Do you position yourself as the guide and practitioner, not the vending machine? Let's chat about what I mean... ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Recommended Book from the episode: The Win Without Pitching Manifesto | |||
| Business is hard. But this makes it easier... | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:10:54 | |
Building and running a business is not easy - it's often pretty hard. But sometimes, we hear advice in the industry that makes it seem like we can skip all that hard stuff and still get the results we want. Let's talk about that idea... ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| How this photographer mom works 10-15 hrs/week and makes $100k+. (Student Spotlight with Angelina Yannuzzi) | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:46:09 | |
Today we have a special guest and her name is Angelina! Angelina has been an amazing student in my coaching program, the Business Blueprint. She is a wedding photographer based in Houston, TX and specializes in both digital & film photography. Let's get into it! ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to chat with Nathan directly. 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow Angelina on Instagram: @angelinaloreta Website | |||
| Stop checking other photographer's prices, and do this instead! | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:37:58 | |
I had no idea how to price myself back when I first began photographing weddings and couples. The only reasonable thing I knew to do was to research competitor's prices! Maybe you can relate? But eventually I had a few realizations... Let's get into it! ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| "Clients aren't booking my new prices." (Live Coaching Call with Abby Park) | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:31:01 | |
Today's episode is another live coaching call with a guest from the show, similar to yourself, named Abby Park who wants to take her business to the next level. I can't wait for you to hear! If you'd ever want to join me on Passion With Purpose and ask questions yourself scroll down to the link that says "submit your question to ask Nate on the show". We'd love to have YOU on the show! But for now, let's get into it with Abby... Submit your question to ask Nate on the show!! ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow Abby on Instagram: @abbyparkphotography Website | |||
| Photography is not "solving client problems." It's this... | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:32:49 | |
Today's episode stems from a question that I recently got asked on a coaching call. A student asked how to let a potential client know that they absolutely NEED them (the photographer) to solve their (the client's) problems. But as I got to thinking, that might actually be the wrong question... Let's unpack this in today's episode! ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| “Clients seem excited, but then ghost. WHY?” | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:40:13 | |
Why is it that so often when an excited client inquires with you you end up not hearing from them again? This is frustrating and doesn't make any sense. But it's also a common experience among service-based industry providers. On today's episode I'd like to empower you with ways in which you can overcome these situations! Let's get into it. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| Why are clients taking so long to book?? | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:16:56 | |
New 10 Minute Monday episode! Today we're addressing the SLOWWW turnaround from inquiry-to-booking that I hear many photographers dealing with across the industry. WHY are clients taking so long from the time when they inquire to making the decision to book? I'm going to tell you why, and I'm also going to tell you how to fix this problem. This is how you will stand out in 2025 and beyond. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| She was on public assistance. Now she books $150k+. (Student Spotlight with Salisha Blackburn) | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:37:03 | |
Today I have my friend Salisha Blackburn on the podcast who is a destination elopement photographer that I've had the huge honor of working with in my coaching program, the Business Blueprint. I kid you not, Salisha went from needing to be on public assistance to now being at a place where she's booking $150k+ just this year... SO FAR! (Spoiler alert: since we've recorded, she told me she's already hit $185k+ in bookings.) So how did she do it? Press play to find out. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow Salisha on Instagram: @storybkphotography Website | |||
| How I glorify God in my business. | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:42:51 | |
Ah, how do I glorify God in my business? This isn't a straight-forward answer that I can give you in two sentences, so allow me to break it down to you in this episode with four major points. Whether you're a photographer or run a different kind of business, this will be insightful. Let's get into it! ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| Discipline isn’t "doing all the things you hate." It's THIS... | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:10:21 | |
For years I saw "discipline" as the enemy. I thought it was just "doing the stuff I didn't want to do." I was wrong. In fact, it's something completely different. I think this mindset will change the way you think about discipline, and hopefully it can make this word your new best friend. ;) ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| Your brain isn't stuck with fear & failure. It can be rewired. (with Jo Hargreaves) | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:47:01 | |
Today we have Jo Hargreaves and I'm so excited to have her talk on the topic of neuroscience & scripture. I've touched on this subject myself in podcasts before, but interviewing Jo was a real treat & you don't want to miss it! Let's get into it. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow Jo on Instagram: @thefaithfilledtherapist Website Podcast | |||
| You NEED client reviews. Here's how to get them... | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:45:30 | |
Today we're talking about reviews, testimonials, and kind words that clients say about you as a business. I'm talking about: why you need them, how to earn them, how to collect them, and how to use them. Get ready to take notes. This one is practical to the max. ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| When to diversify income, or career pivot, or just scale your current business (with Evie McLeod & Lindsey Roman). | 27 Aug 2025 | 01:16:45 | |
I am very excited to have Evie McLeod & Lindsey Roman with me on the podcast today. They are co-founders of The Heart University, business coaches, wedding photographers, entrepreneurs, wives, mothers, and more. Let's get into it! ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow Evie & Lindsey on Instagram: @theheartuniversity Website Podcast | |||
| The underrated way to make your brand stand out... | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:12:27 | |
How do you make your business stand out amidst a sea of other businesses out there doing the same thing as you? How do you do your work so good, and make such an impression, that people say to you "we HAVE to have you as our photographer."? That's what this episode is about. There's a massively underrated, but effective way to do this (that might surprise you)... ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| Photography isn't "telling their story"...it's telling yours. (with Miles Witt Boyer) | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:52:42 | |
I'm very excited to have Miles Witt Boyer with me today. Miles is a wedding photographer based in Arkansas who has done photography in 40+ states and 15 countries. Let's get into it! ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow Miles on Instagram: @mileswittboyer Website Podcast | |||
| How they went from making $35k/year to $125k in 6 months. (Student Spotlight with Kyle and Olivia Herzberg) | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:42:42 | |
Today, I have special guests Kyle & Olivia Herzberg, of Ivory Creek Photography who are a husband & wife photography team and have been part of my coaching program, the Business Blueprint. You're going to love their story of going from ~$35k per year to $125k in just SIX MONTHS. This episode tells all about how they did it. REGISTER FOR THE FREE BRANDING WORKSHOP ⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow Kyle & Olivia on Instagram: @ivorycreek Website | |||
| Stop making these mistakes on your website! | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:42:24 | |
I'm breaking down mistakes I see made OVER AND OVER on websites (that are costing you clients and bookings), and how to fix them! I've looked through countless websites from creatives and photographers and videographers, and this is what I keep seeing. REGISTER FOR THE FREE BRANDING WORKSHOP ⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| Should you offer one, or multiple types of photography? | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:38:35 | |
The big question: should you offer MULTIPLE types of photography? ...or just stick with one? ...or two? Beyond just giving you a "should" or "should not" that doesn't give you a reason, I'd like to empower you (with this episode) to just make that decision for yourself. I do have very strong belief one way over another, and it's because I want to make things as easy as possible for you to succeed. REGISTER FOR THE FREE BRANDING WORKSHOP ⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| The "48Hr Magic Window" of wedding photography. | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:12:11 | |
Another 10 Minute Monday Episode! "What the heck is a 48 Hr Magic Window of wedding photography??" you ask. You're about to find out, and I hope you can never unhear it once I tell you about it. It's one of the biggest MOMENTS of your marketing machine you have as a wedding photographer - so use it! REGISTER FOR THE FREE BRANDING WORKSHOP ⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| They booked ~$60k/month from Meta Ads. HOW? (Student Spotlight with Benji & Miriam Salar) | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:38:03 | |
I'm here today with Benji & Miriam Salar of Salar Media. They are a photo/video duo team who have been in my coaching program, the Business Blueprint. They have had a very particular journey especially incorporating paid ads into their marketing ecosystem. Let's get into it and hear from them! REGISTER FOR THE FREE BRANDING WORKSHOP ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow Benji & Miriam on Instagram: @_salarmedia Website | |||
| 5 ways to make MORE money in your photography business. (from YouTube) | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:13:59 | |
Want to learn how to make more money with the photography clients and inquiries you're ALREADY getting? That's what this episode is about. I've got five ways for you. REGISTER FOR THE FREE BRANDING WORKSHOP ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| You don't need to be the "best friend" photographer. | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:11:10 | |
10 MINUTE MONDAY EPISODE! Yes this is a brand new kind of episode! I'm calling these 10 Minute Mondays. Quick-hit, 10 minute (ish) episodes for you to start off your week. Today we're talking about the "best friend" photographer. Or... that you don't need to be the "best friend" photographer. Just do this instead... (press playyy and find out) ⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| Is your Instagram engagement low too? | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:36:30 | |
Welcome back! Today we're going to be talking about Instagram engagement. I've been hearing complaints that Instagram isn't working like it used to... Or even that social media in general isn't working like it used to! I'd like to offer you some encouragement & also some strategies from my own personal "playbook", so let's get into it! 🌟Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!🌟 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| Pivoting from Weddings to Seniors, and booking 5 fig months! (Student Spotlight with Kristen Sparshott.) | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:43:11 | |
Today we're going to be talking to Kristen Sparshott, a photographer in Maryland. She's been in my coaching program, the Business Blueprint and I've been able to watch her build her business in a unique way. Kristen used to shoot weddings but now she's pivoted to (high school) senior photography! Let's hear all about how she's done it! 🌟Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!🌟 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow Kristen on Instagram: @k.nicole.photography Website | |||
| Quit your 9-5 and feeling scared? This is for you. (Live coaching call with Hayden Litteral) | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:37:18 | |
Today we have another live coaching call with Hayden Litteral who formerly has been a part-time photographer but is making the decision to go full-time as a photographer! She quit her day job and is ready to make the transition. Let's chat with Hayden! Submit your question to ask Nate on the show!! 🌟Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!🌟 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow Hayden on Instagram: @haydenlitteralphoto | |||
| Are styled shoots controversial? | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:43:24 | |
On today's episode we're going to be talking all about styled shoots! I posted a reel on Instagram about me advocating for people who do styled shoots and advocating for styled shoots themselves. Some people agreed and some people disagreed with me but either way I'd love to expand on my take here! Let's get into it. 🌟Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!🌟 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| I cut my work hours in half. Here's how... | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:48:58 | |
Today I want to talk about the amount of hours that I work per week and how it's massively shifted this year in comparison to 2024! I'd love to explain how I've done this... Let's get into it! 🌟Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!🌟 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski | |||
| A discussion on marketing, sales, and faith with Brooke Jefferson | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:42:25 | |
Today I have guest Brooke Jefferson who is a family photographer in Oklahoma as well as a photography business coach. I'm really excited for you to hear all that we're going to cover today! So let's get into it! 🌟Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!🌟 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow Brooke on Instagram: @brookejanaephoto Podcast | |||
| Want to charge luxury prices? Do THIS. (with Rachael Johanson) | 28 May 2025 | 00:45:56 | |
Today I have the privilege of introducing you to Rachael Johanson who works specifically in the luxury personal branding space. If you're a photographer interested in the high-end wedding luxury space and wanting to take a step up in the industry, this one's for you! Let's get into it. 🌟Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!🌟 ✍️CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!✍️ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program:THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⭐️ 📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HERE.📄 Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathanchanski Follow Rachael on Instagram: @rachaeljohanson_ Website | |||