Friend, if you’ve been struggling to get more inquiries in your inbox, today’s episode is exactly what you need.

In this episode, Sam Jacobson shares key strategies to help you attract more inquiries and turn potential clients into bookings. You'll get valuable insights on how to improve your messaging and approach to draw in more couples.

If you’re tired of hearing crickets in your inbox and are ready to get some inquiries, this episode is packed with value!

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Friend, for the past couple of years, I have been doing website reviews and content feedback (on my Patreon), and I keep seeing the same mistakes made over and over again.

I want to be clear and say that done is better than perfect, so if you’re doing your best to publish a blog post, you go! But hopefully, this list episode can give you some insight into how to make your blog posts better for SEO and client experience.

If you are a busy photographer and understand the value of blogging but don’t have the time to do so, get in touch with Nicole from Lattes For Lunch. She specializes in blogging and SEO for wedding pros.

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Today’s episode is a bit different, as I've invited a previous client of mine to share her experience booking a photographer for her engagement session.

I photographed Dilihana and her fiance, David, in December, a few months after her initial inquiry. The reason I wanted to hear her point of view was that after presenting my pricing, she politely mentioned that unfortunately, she was going with another photographer based on her budget.

However, a gut feeling and perceived value made her reevaluate her original decision and book my services instead, despite the price difference.

This candid conversation is filled with valuable insights on what future clients are looking for and the little things that make a difference.

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Friend, running a business involves so many layers and structures!

Whether you are running a big business, or you are still a solopreneur, you need support and structure so your business can thrive. In this episode

In this episode I share with you my favorite tools and why do I love them so much.

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Friend, if you have been wondering how to market yourself and your business at weddings, this episode is for you.

Full disclaimer, I don’t believe this particular marketing strategy is for everyone, but if you are clever in the way you implement it, it could leave your couples very surprised and their guests amazed!

Meet Esteban Gil, a very talented photographer based in the North East, and he’s been using same-day slideshows at weddings for years. The experience has been a wow moment for his clients, plus a great asset for his business.

In this episode, we cover how he manages to get this done, without missing special moments at a wedding.

We also talked about how to implement this strategy in a way that’s organic to the flow of the wedding and not as a selling booth.

Listen now, if you want to get all the details, plus the pros and cons of same-day slideshows.

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You might be wondering why are we talking about impostor syndrome and mindset in a marketing podcast, and well the reason why is because if we don’t feel secure in who we are as artist/business owners we can’t have a thriving business.

Let me introduce you to Dave Moss, a wedding photographer turned business and life coach for adventurous humans who want to improve both their lives and their businesses, and in today’s episode we are chatting about how to beat impostor syndrome and cultivate a positive mindset so you can experience more joy in your life, and obviously, have fun in your business.

Since art is subjective, there are always people that will find our work beautiful, while others will think it’s pure trash, and obviously, this can make us feel self-conscious and unsure about our abilities. But as you all know I love some actionable steps and in today’s episode, Dave shares with all of us some tools and tips we can apply right now, to beat imposter syndrome and cultivate a positive mindset.

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Friend, if you have ever wanted to send an email to a wedding planner, podcast, and/or conference host, this episode is for you.

I get at several emails per month from people pitching themselves to be on the podcast and the majority of times they end up in the trash folder. The reason why is very simple: The pitch lacks value!

So if you want to get noticed by people in your industry and want to collaborate with them, I share some actionable tips that you can put to work right now!

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A couple of months ago I had the opportunity to chat with Daniel Moyer from Focused Photographers ( you can listen to that interview here) and in that episode, we spoke about client’s questionnaires and why they are super important.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing with all of you what I ask on my questionnaire, why I ask certain questions, and what I do with that information.

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Friend although this podcast it’s all about marketing, today we are taking this conversation to a topic that I love, and that overall can help you be a better photographer: Meditation.

While scrolling IG I came across Marnix’s story and it stopped me in my tracks. He was chatting about how sitting on a park bench for a year made him a better photographer.

So Immediately I reached out to him because I wanted to hear more! I have been practicing meditation (on and off) for two decades and I have experienced the benefits of having a calm mind during stressful moments and how it can help us be more creative and perform better.

But you all know me, and I can’t leave behind my marketing mind, so in this episode, Marnix also shares with us some of his marketing tips!

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Esta charla es para todos aquellos que piensan que viajar por el mundo tomando fotos es solo cuestión de empacar la maleta e irnos de paseo!

Te presento a Víctor Marti, un gran fotógrafo internacional de bodas que lleva viajando por el mundo más de una década, tomando fotos de eventos inolvidables. En esta charla Víctor nos muestra el otro lado de la moneda y comparte con nosotros el gran sacrificio que significa ser un fotógrafo de destino.

En esta charla también tocamos el tema de como tener un negocio exitoso y que paso puedes tu tomar para que tu negocio sea rentable y sobreviva el paso del tiempo.

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El sueño de todos como fotógrafos es crear fotos impactantes que se queden gravadas en la memoria de nuestros clientes! Te presentó a Juya Gentil, un talentoso fotógrafo de bodas Colombiano que constantemente está explorando.

El sueño de todos como fotógrafos es crear fotos impactantes que se queden gravadas en la memoria de nuestros clientes! Te presentó a Juya Gentil, un talentoso fotógrafo de bodas Colombiano que constantemente está explorando!

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Friend, meet Tamera Darden she’s the talented brand photographer behind Darden Creative.

Darden Creative specializes in bright, bold, and refreshing product photography + styling that increases visibility and sales for Beauty & Lifestyle Brands created by Women of Color.

In this episode, we talked about the 3 step framework to booking more product photography clients + some mindset and inspirational tips that you can apply today into your business!

Tamera is also the founder of The Photo CEO, a coaching program for women product photographers who are ready to confidently market their services on IG and earn more while working smarter, not harder. Make sure you get on her waiting list if you want to level up your brand photography!

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Si el número de seguidores en Instagram te está molestando y piensas que necesitas más seguidores para ser exitoso entonces este episodio es para ti!

Les presento a Mario Tijerina, un fantástico fotógrafo de bodas en México (y el mundo) que ha encontrado éxito, felicidad y propósito con su cuenta de Instagram que tiene menos de 10k seguidores.

En este episodio charlamos de la importancia de enfocarnos en valor y contenido que tiene sinergia con la gente que ya te sigue, en vez de crecer por el simple echo de crecer.

La charla esta super importante y muy recomendada y me encantaría saber ustedes que piensan acerca del tema.

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I published this episode 2 years ago and since we are talking a lot about websites, I'm going to share this with all of you!

I hope in 2024 you focus on your site as a major component of your marketing strategy!

Enjoy this episode!

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Friend, meet Nathan Holritz, he’s the founder of photographersedit.com and in today’s episode we’re chatting about why outsourcing your edits is actually an investment in your business.

If you are like me, perhaps you do it all! And although that can be great, the reality is that at some point help is needed if we want to grow.

Editing is one of those tasks that feel very personable, and maybe even hard to delegate, but once you take a look at the big picture ( no pun intended) and we realized that our time as creators/business owner/ entrepreneur is better spent somewhere else, then outsourcing our editing sounds like the best idea ever!

In this chat, Nathan shares with us how his company works, why outsourcing is actually a great opportunity to grow your business, make more money, and maybe even be happier :)

Nathan is also the host of the Bokeh Podcast, with over 500 episodes you can be sure that you will find a topic you like in his library. Make sure you subscribe and leave him a review :)

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Friend, if you don’t know who Sam Jacobson is I’m sure that you will be a fan after listening to this episode.

Sam helps event pros book and charge more with science-backed sales approaches honed over 15 years in the wedding industry!

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

He focuses on how to guide the buyer’s journey, how to discover couples’ real needs, and how to create sales proposals that sell themselves.

In this episode, we talked about the reasons why you are getting ghosted, how to prepare yourself to close a lead and how to overcome objections.

By now you should know that I love actionable steps and Sam doesn’t hold back! He shares with us step by step his number one strategy to avoid getting ghosted.

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Te presento a Tae Kim, un fotógrafo muy exitoso de México y además educador y director del proyecto Be Here Now.

En este episodio charlamos acerca de como crear buenas conexiones con futuros clientes y como amplificar su experiencia durante el tiempo que trabajamos con ellos.

Tae nos comparte su punto de vista y la importancia que tiene ir más allá de lo que es esperado.

Tae tiene un podcast increíble donde habla de muchos temas de negocio, así que queda super recomendado que lo sigan y se subscriba.

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Friend, meet the super talented Ryanne Hollis, in addition to being a great photographer, she’s also into albums and how they can transform your business!

In today’s episode, we chatted about all things albums. From design to some of the best companies out there, Ryanne shares with us how albums can amplify the clients’ experience while also increasing your revenue.

If you have been on the fence about offering albums to your clients, whether you are a wedding or family photographer this episode is right for you!

Ryanne is also launching her class, The Album Workshop, a self-paced class that covers everything album-related! From designing to selling you will learn all the ins and outs of albums and how to use them as a tool to serve your clients and make more money!

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Friend, hoy tenemos como invitado a Diego Velasquez. Diego ha empezado su negocio de matrimonio de bodas en 3 países deferentes: Venezuela, Estados Unidos & España. 

Empezar desde cero no es fácil, y mucho menos cuando el mercado es completamente diferente, pero Diego nos comparte unos buenos tips de como el movió su negocio, y sobresalió en su tres ciudades diferentes

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Friend, meet Daniel Moyer, he’s a fantastic photographer based in Pennsylvania and in today’s episode we are chatting about creating strong connections with your clients!

Obviously, we want to have the best relationships with our clients so all the months leading to their event will be enjoyable,  but also, so our clients are so happy with us and our services, that they gladly refer us to their friends and family.

In today’s episode, Daniel explains to us, how he approaches his clients and how he nurtures their relationships to have a long-lasting bond with couples that goes far beyond their wedding day. This episode is packed with information and I hope you enjoy it!

Daniel also runs a great Instagram account for photographers and a podcast. So make sure you connect with him and subscribe.  You can find a link to all his platforms below.

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Friend, meet the super talented Stacey Owen! After our chat, we realized that we are actually marketing besties and that we share so many ideas about business & marketing! (so you can expect to hear more episodes with Stacey in the future).

In today’s chat, we talk about community and why it is important to have people in your life who support you, inspire you, and help you reach your goals. And Stacey knows a lot about community! In addition to running Pepper —an agency that provides modern marketing and content strategy to creative entrepreneurs, she’s also the founder of Conference + Chill—the first of its kind, an ongoing worldwide virtual photography conference.

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Friend, with Mother’s Day just around the corner, I want you to be prepared if you are going to host a day of mini sessions.

Mini Sessions can be a very overwhelming marketing strategy, but if you do them right, the results can be fantastic. In today’s chat, I”m sharing with you some tips on how to make your mini sessions profitable and most importantly having your clients coming back for a full session!

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"It takes a village to raise a child"

but let’s change “raise a child” to GROW YOUR BUSINESS!

I’m a big fan of having strong relationships with vendors, after all, if you show love and appreciation for them they will do the same for you.

And this is not only about helping them be seen but also connecting them with your audience and your future clients! If you do this, you’re adding value to both parties and in my book, this is a win-win situation.

So in today’s episode, I’m sharing with you five simple strategies that you can implement TODAY to start building stronger relationships with vendors you love or want to work with them in the near future.

This episode was sponsored by The Art of Pinning a class dedicated to wedding & family photographers where I teach you how to turn your Pinterest account into a funnel machine to drive the right people into your website!

With over 40 million engaged couples using Pinterest to plan their wedding + 8 out of 10 women with children using the platform to find ideas, you bet Pinterest is where you want your business to be! ENROLL IN THIS CLASS TODAY!

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Friend, que gusto me da preséntate al super talentoso Rafa Rodero! Rafa es consultor, formador y ponente que se especializa en marketing y gestión de negocios  para fotógrafos.

A veces como fotógrafos pensamos que el simple echo de tener fotos bonitas es suficiente para sobresalir y tener un negocio exitoso, cuando la verdad es que sin un buen plan de marketing no importa que tan bueno seas porque al final del día: TUS FOTOS NO SE VENDEN SOLAS.

En esta charla, Rafa nos cuenta de la importancia de tener un buen plan de  marketing y como usar plataformas como Instagram para posicionar nuestro negocio y conectarnos no solo con futuros clientes, sino con proveedores que nos pueden ayudar a crecer.

Les recomiendo mucho que escuchen este episodio hasta el final, ya que  Rafa nos compartió un muy buen tip que te puede ayudar a crecer tu marca personal.

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Did you know that Instagram now has Channels? If you've been living under a rock and this is news to you, I just want to let you know that I have a Marketing Channel, and you can join for FREE. There, I'm sharing bite-sized marketing tips, and you can ask questions too!

The questions from Today’s episode come from 2 fantastic photographers Rachael Mann and Francisco Estarda they asked about the best Tool/Place For Marketing outside social media and trends for wedding photography and video in 2024.I also added a third question I received on Threads!

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Friend,  if you want to give your clients a fantastic experience while also expanding your business, having a strong online gallery platform is the way to go! Meet Nirit and Amir, they are the power duo behind Pic Time.

Pic Time is an online gallery platform that in addition to delivering your images to your clients in a beautiful and elegant way, it allows you to maximize your opportunity to sell products after you deliver a session or wedding.

I have been using Pic Time since November 2020, and to be 100% honest, I’m mindblown by it!

As a busy professional, and a one-woman show (a.k.a I do everything in my business), Pic Time is helping me streamline how I present the galleries to my clients in a beautiful way while allowing me to have more time to focus on other aspects of my business.

Pic Time has tons of benefits and features for photographers, so listen to this episode to find out how you can you the platform to grow your brand awareness, serve your clients in an effective way, and create extra income for additional sales.

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Before we even jump into today’s chat, I just want to clarify that EVERYBODY gets ghosted. What we want, is to minimize the number of times this happens in your business. That being said, today’s episode is short and to the point. I address four reasons why you might be getting ghosted, and how to fix them.

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Friend, hoy tengo como invitada a la maravillosa y aventurera Amanda Watt! En los últimos años Amanda ha creado una experiencia para fotógrafos realmente inolvidable en la mitad del desierto Marroquí. Les presento: The Nomad Experience Workshop!

En esta charla Amanda nos comparte lo que es "The Nomad Workshop" y para quien fue creado, de una vez les cuento que esta experiencia es para fotógrafos que están buscando más allá de un taller educativo, y quieren además de aprender, compartir en comunidad, desconectarse del mundo y conectarse consigo mismo.

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Friends, meet my new friend Ellie McKinney, in addition to being a fantastic wedding photographer, she’s also a coach for photographers and an enneagram enthusiast!

So in today’s chat, Ellie shares her opinion (important to clarify this, as she even acknowledges that she’s an enthusiast, not a certified expert) as to why knowing your enneagram number is good for your business, and how you can use it as a tool to better your brand.

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This episode was sponsored by The Art of Pinning a class dedicated to wedding & family photographers where I teach you how to turn your Pinterest account into a funnel machine to drive the right people into your website!

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Friend, meet the talented Sara Monika. She’s a wedding photographer based in Toronto, Canada, and in today’s episode, we’re chatting about how outsourcing has changed her business and allows her to make more money!

If you have been considering outsourcing but have concerns about how this investment is going to reflect in your business bank account, this episode is perfect for you.

Spoiler alert, outsourcing can actually help you make more money! Confused about this statement? Just listen to today’s episode to find out how Sara Monika does it!

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Friend, if you have been struggling with setting boundaries this episode is for you! In this episode, we chat about personal as well as business boundaries and we also share some practical ideas that you can take to apply in your life.

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This episode was sponsored by The Art of Pinning a class dedicated to wedding & family photographers where I teach you how to turn your Pinterest account into a funnel machine to drive the right people into your website!

With over 40 million engaged couples using Pinterest to plan their wedding + 8 out of 10 women with children using the platform to find ideas, you bet Pinterest is where you want your business to be! ENROLL IN THIS CLASS TODAY!

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Hoy tengo una gran invitada! Su nombre es Citlalli Rico y ademas de ser una fotografa super talentosa, es tambien una gran persona. Esta charla es acerca de los errores que cometemos en nuestro negocio. Aunque sea un tema un poquito incomodo, es algo de lo que debemos de hablar!

Estamos acostumbrados a solo compartir nuestro exitos, mostrar siempre el lado positivo del negocio, pero tambien es importante hablar de las cosas en las que hemos fallado y que quisas hemos echo mal. Tocar esos teman nos ayuda no solo a darle perspectiva a ese momento que quisas no fue tan chevere vivir, pero tambien ayuda a que gente que esta en la industria aprenda de tus errores.

En este episodio nombre una compañía que es la que me ha salvado cuando los HD externos me han fallado. Así que les queda super recomendado Backblaze. Aquí les dejo un link para que tengan 15 días gratis backblaze.com/togrepublic

Chequea las notas de este episodio para mas informacion:

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Friend, meet the uber-talented Sarah Krieg! Her work is full of color and character. In the past 2 decades, she has had several successful careers, and in today’s episode, we’re chatting about how to reinvent yourself.

If the pandemic has ruined your mojo and you feel like you need to try something new, then this episode is for you! Sarah shares with us parts of her life and how she has used her curiosity to keep herself entertained while turning passions into careers.

This has been one of my favorite episodes, not only because Sarah is a fantastic guest, but because her own story has motivated me to try new things and explore different possibilities with my photography.

If you’re looking for a “feel good” episode with a side of marketing, this chat is for you!

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This episode was sponsored by The Art of Pinning a class dedicated to wedding & family photographers where I teach you how to turn your Pinterest account into a funnel machine to drive the right people into your website!

With over 40 million engaged couples using Pinterest to plan their wedding + 8 out of 10 women with children using the platform to find ideas, you bet Pinterest is where you want your business to be! ENROLL IN THIS CLASS TODAY!

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Friend, meet Nicole Doumato, an Instagram strategist and content creator. In today’s chat Nicole shares with us all about Instagram Hashtags,  how they work, why do we need them and she even debunked some myths around them.

Nicole is also hosting a webinar where she will teach us how to create content that racks up massive saves & shares on Instagram. This class is going to be fantastic and I hope you can join!

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This episode was sponsored by The Art of Pinning a class dedicated to wedding & family photographers where I teach you how to turn your Pinterest account into a funnel machine to drive the right people into your website!

With over 40 million engaged couples using Pinterest to plan their wedding + 8 out of 10 women with children using the platform to find ideas, you bet Pinterest is where you want your business to be! ENROLL IN THIS CLASS TODAY!

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Friend, meet Bryan Caporicci a talented photographer, business educator, podcast host, founder of Sprout Studio, and author of the book Pricing for Profit.

In this episode, we chat about pricing and value! This conversation goes beyond a mathematical formula and expands on the concept of value and the client’s perception.

This chat is perfect for any photographer that needs some clarity regarding pricing!

Bryan also offers a very useful spreadsheet that can help you calculate your pricing. Just make sure you send him a DM on Instagram and tell him you found him on The Tog Republic.

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This episode was sponsored by The Art of Pinning a class dedicated to wedding & family photographers where I teach you how to turn your Pinterest account into a funnel machine to drive the right people into your website!

With over 40 million engaged couples using Pinterest to plan their wedding + 8 out of 10 women with children using the platform to find ideas, you bet Pinterest is where you want your business to be! ENROLL IN THIS CLASS TODAY!

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Friend, the very first impression that prospects get of your business is through your images. Are you showcasing the kind of work that will attract your ideal client?

But here lies the catch-22. How can you attract the clients you want if your work isn't speaking to the right audience?

Allow me to introduce David Abel, an international wedding photographer based in Virginia. He took matters into his own hands with exquisite editorial work that bridged the gap between his portfolio and his dream clients!

In today’s episode, David shares with us how to build your portfolio and curate your images to reach the clients you are most interested in working with.

You can find more about David Abel here:

Website - https://davidabel.co/

Education, Workshops, & Retreats: https://davidabel.co/education

Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/davidabel.co/

Catch David at Hybrid Co - https://thehybridco.com/

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Amigos, les presento JB Manzo, si no han visto sus fotos en IG se estan perdiendo de una galleria llena de color, amor y viajes! Empezar un negocio no es facil, pero hay muchas formas de hacerlo y crecer! En este episodio JB nos cuenta como empezo a promocionar su negocio, por que trabajo gratis algunas veces y como llego a hacer bodas en Turquia y Grecia!

Esta charla casual con JB esta llena de tips que tu puedes aplicar en tu propio negocio!

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https://thetogrepublic.com/podcast/negocio-de-fotografia-con-jb-manzo

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Friend, if you’ve been considering using Facebook ads to promote your business, this chat is for you! Meet Samantha Grant, a Facebook Ad specialist that’s helped hundreds of photographers be seen and connect with their ideal clients’ thanks to Facebook ads.

in this episode, Samatha shares with us some tips that we can implement in our ads.

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This episode was sponsored by The Art of Pinning a class dedicated to wedding & family photographers where I teach you how to turn your Pinterest account into a funnel machine to drive the right people into your website!

With over 40 million engaged couples using Pinterest to plan their wedding + 8 out of 10 women with children using the platform to find ideas, you bet Pinterest is where you want your business to be! ENROLL IN THIS CLASS TODAY!

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Friend, if you have been wondering about food photography this chat is for you! Food photography is a genre of photography that I know nothing about, so I’m so happy to have this chat with Libby where she explains this topic, who her clients are, and how to find them.

If you have been thinking about expanding your photography skills or trying something new, perhaps this genre of photography is for you!

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This episode was sponsored by The Art of Pinning a class dedicated to wedding & family photographers where I teach you how to turn your Pinterest account into a funnel machine to drive the right people into your website!

With over 40 million engaged couples using Pinterest to plan their wedding + 8 out of 10 women with children using the platform to find ideas, you bet Pinterest is where you want your business to be! ENROLL IN THIS CLASS TODAY!

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Friend, If you have been thinking about expanding your photography business or branching out into a different genre due to the pandemic, this episode will be perfect for you. In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Brian Berkowitz about the details of Real Estate,  Interior Design, and Architecture photography.

Brian shares with us some tips on how to get started, plus many great ideas on how to maximize the opportunity to use one job to cater to many different clients.

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This episode was sponsored by The Art of Pinning a class dedicated to wedding & family photographers where I teach you how to turn your Pinterest account into a funnel machine to drive the right people into your website!

With over 40 million engaged couples using Pinterest to plan their wedding + 8 out of 10 women with children using the platform to find ideas, you bet Pinterest is where you want your business to be! ENROLL IN THIS CLASS TODAY!

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Friend, what a better way to start this 2021, than with a chat with the super talented Jai Long about goal setting and mindset! If you don’t know Jai let me introduce you! He’s a business coach, a photographer, a podcaster, and an all-around great human being.

In this episode, he shares with us why setting goals is crucial for your business and your personal growth, why we should go after huge, scary goals, and the mindset to keep you on track and motivated.

we also talked about momentum, risks, and most importantly TAKING ACTION!

This episode’s a great start to 2021, and honestly a great listen whenever you need a pep talk!

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This episode was sponsored by The Art of Pinning a class dedicated to wedding & family photographers where I teach you how to turn your Pinterest account into a funnel machine to drive the right people into your website!

With over 40 million engaged couples using Pinterest to plan their wedding + 8 out of 10 women with children using the platform to find ideas, you bet Pinterest is where you want your business to be! ENROLL IN THIS CLASS TODAY!

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This episode was also sponsored by HoneyBook. Honeybook is a client management system that can help you get your digital contracts sign, collect payments, and streamline your communication with your clients.

You can get started with 50% off your first year when you visit share http://share.honeybook.com/togrepublic or use the code togrepublic

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Que placer empezar este año con esta charla con el super talentozo Pablo Laguia. Bodas de destino es el sueño de muchos fotografos, pero para conseguirlas necesitas no solo un buen portafolio, si no tambien una buena estrategia de mercadeo!

En esta charla Pablo comparte con nosotros muchos tips en como promocionar nuestro negocio en otros mercados y lo mas importante, como crear relaciones con provedores.

Chequea las notas de este episodio para mas informacion: 

https://thetogrepublic.com/podcast/mercadeo-para-bodas-de-destino-con-pablo-laguia

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Happy 2021! WE MADE IT, and to start this new year with the right attitude I want to share with you five reasons why tracking your progress is great for your business and goals!

To be honest, tracking is new to me, and something that I started using in 2020, but thanks to it, I stayed focus during one of the most difficult years if my business, and all the tracking that I did, also kept me motivated to keep working on it.

So if you want to get some momentum in 2021, plus stay focused and on track with your goals, this episode is for you!

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This episode was sponsored by The Art of Pinning a class dedicated to wedding & family photographers where I teach you how to turn your Pinterest account into a funnel machine to drive the right people into your website!

With over 40 million engaged couples using Pinterest to plan their wedding + 8 out of 10 women with children using the platform to find ideas, you bet Pinterest is where you want your business to be! ENROLL IN THIS CLASS TODAY!

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This episode was also sponsored by HoneyBook. Honeybook is a client management system that can help you get your digital contracts sign, collect payments, and streamline your communication with your clients.

You can get started with 50% off your first year when you visit share http://share.honeybook.com/togrepublic or use the code togrepublic

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Friend, meet the talented Bobbi Sheridan, I have been a fan of her work for at least a decade and it was absolutely fantastic to have her as a guest on the podcast.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of consistency in your work! Bobbi explains how consistency goes beyond editing and extends into how you make your clients feel as well. Bobbi shares with us some amazing and applicable tips that you can implement into your business right away!

This episode was sponsored by The Art of Pinning a class dedicated to wedding & family photographers where I teach you how to turn your Pinterest account into a funnel machine to drive the right people into your website!

With over 40 million engaged couples using Pinterest to plan their wedding + 8 out of 10 women with children using the platform to find ideas, you bet Pinterest is where you want your business to be! ENROLL IN THIS CLASS TODAY!

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Check out the episode notes for more information: https://thetogrepublic.com/podcast/consistency-in-your-photography-business-with-bobbi-sheridan

Amigos hoy tenemos como invitado al super talentoso Juan Sebastian Pinilla! En esta charla conversamos acerca de fotografia comercial, inspiracion y un poquito acerca de mercadeo.

Juan Sebastian comparte con nosotros su punto de vista acerca de la fotografia y como el usa la camara para conectarse con gente y crear imagines cautivadoras.

Chequea las notas de este episodio para mas informacion y los enlaces de la clase de fotografia Stock: https://thetogrepublic.com/podcast/fotografia-comercial-con-juan-sebastian-pinilla

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Friend, If you haven’t seen Kayla’s work you need to check out her IG account right away! Her work is steamy, fun,  intimate, and obviously, very very sexy!

In today’s chat, Kayla explains her process and how she approaches couples photography. This chat is very interesting because we also got to chat about vulnerability, intimacy, and consent ( Yes! Consent is a word that’s super important in the photography world!).

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Happy 2024! Blogging is back in fashion, and I hope this episode provides you with the encouragement and strategies you need to start using this approach as a fundamental tool in your business.

Brianna Parks is an adventure elopement photographer in Northern California, and her website receives over 300 inquiries per year, thanks to Google!

In today's episode, we discuss her blogging approach, what she's done, and the timeline it took her to reach page one for over 10 different keywords!

SEO is a massive topic, and although we did our best to cover the basics, you might need some extra context or information. If that's the case, please visit my Patreon, where I have several tutorials about SEO and its components.

You can find more about Brianna here:

Website - https://briannaparksphoto.com

Instagram - https://instagram.com/briannaparksphotography

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Friend, meet the super talented Britney Jeanine. She’s a business coach and pivot strategist and in this episode, we are talking about positioning what makes you YOU. This conversation is filled with amazing nuggets that can help you find your voice, stand out in your market, and find the confidence to promote yourself.

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Friend, meet Huy Nguyen a super talented photographer and the founder of Fearless Photographers.

In this chat, Huy shares with us how to be fearless in your photography, how to assess risk, and most importantly how to stay creative.

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Hello Friend! On Today’s episode my friend Sonju and I are talking about some of the “myths” we have seen on Facebook groups and we are debunking them!

Facebook groups are great to create community, find new friends, and interact with fellow photographers, but every now and then photography myths are posted, and people can really take them to heart. So we are here to chat about some of these topics, give our honest opinions about them, and hopefully debunk some of these myths.

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