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Learn how to successfully move your photography business to a new location in this episode. I'm sharing step-by-step tips, including researching the new area, creating a timeline, changing your SEO, connecting with other photographers, and conducting business as usual. I'm giving you helpful advice on adjusting pricing, avoiding discounts, and staying focused on your own business. Whether you're planning a move or have already relocated, these strategies will help you book photography clients and thrive in your new location. Our Podcast Sponsor: Looking for a Photography Business Management Software? Iris Works is your one stop shop! Use Code BROOKE to save 20% off your first year's subscription. Check out the photography templates on Etsy. Looking to learn how to run a profitable photography business? Join the From Broke to Booked Blueprint program. Would love to have you in our Photographer Facebook group!

 I had the pleasure of interviewing Tiffany Bastion, the founder of Bastion Accounting for photographers. We discussed the crucial aspects of becoming a legit business and navigating tax categories.  This conversation was filled with valuable strategies and insights that demystify the world of taxes and business structuring for photographers. And I couldn't be happier to have had Tiffany on the show to share her expertise and insights. I hope you'll tune in to gain valuable knowledge and ensure your photography business stands on a solid financial foundation! Our Podcast Sponsor: Looking for a Photography Business Management Software? Iris Works is your one stop shop! Use Code BROOKE to save 20% off your first year's subscription. Check out the photography templates on Etsy. Looking to learn how to run a profitable photography business? Join the From Broke to Booked Blueprint program. Would love to have you in our Photographer Facebook group!

Does marketing your photography business overwhelm you? Stress you out? Make you want to hide under the covers? If so, you are absolutely going to want to listen to this episode. I'll be sharing 2024 marketing predictions, my strategy for my own photography business, and how to master marketing in your business so you can have your most profitable year yet. Our Podcast Sponsor: Looking for a Photography Business Management Software? Iris Works is your one stop shop! Use Code BROOKE to save 20% off your first year's subscription. Check out the photography templates on Etsy. Looking to learn how to run a profitable photography business? Join the From Broke to Booked Blueprint program. Would love to have you in our Photographer Facebook group!

You’re invited to the Plan To Profit Photographer Summit happening February 7th, 8th. & 9th. Grab your free ticket! Are you refusing to check your bank account or look at how you did in your photography business this month? Does talking about money just make you cringe? Today’s guest, Jen Fischer, is going to uncover why you’re afraid to look at your numbers and what that’s costing you in your business. "I have heard new clients say this to me, that they literally tie their worth to how much money they have." - Jen If you’re planning to expand your team or bring on an assistant, I am sure you have a million questions running through your mind - like when? And who? And how? Our next guest, Lesley Pyle, is going to ease the fear of hiring in your business and shed some light to an alternative way to make money from home. "Success is finding contentment where you are in life and not feeling like you constantly have to up level or be better than this person or do more than that person." - Lesley Our Podcast Sponsor: Looking for a Photography Business Management Software? Iris Works is your one stop shop! Use Code BROOKE to save 20% off your first year's subscription. Check out the photography templates on Etsy. Looking to learn how to run a profitable photography business? Join the From Broke to Booked Blueprint program. Would love to have you in our Photographer Facebook group!

You’re invited to the Plan To Profit Photographer Summit happening February 7th, 8th. & 9th. Grab your free ticket! Do you feel scattered and like you’re going a million directions all the time? Are you wondering if you’ll ever reach a place where you feel truly balanced? Today’s guest, Chelsi Jo Moore, is going to show you how you can absolutely stop getting caught up in the rat race and show up to your business day in and day out. You don’t have to choose between being a present wife and mom or being a successful business owner and photographer. You get to choose BOTH! "Everything that you're doing in your business is the same thing. On a different day, it might look a little different or have a different label, but the truth of the matter is it's either marketing or it's your creative work or it's organization." - Chelsi Our Podcast Sponsor: Looking for a Photography Business Management Software? Iris Works is your one stop shop! Use Code BROOKE to save 20% off your first year's subscription. Check out the photography templates on Etsy. Looking to learn how to run a profitable photography business? Join the From Broke to Booked Blueprint program. Would love to have you in our Photographer Facebook group!

You’re invited to the Plan To Profit Photographer Summit happening February 7th, 8th. & 9th. Grab your free ticket! It’s no secret that the photography industry can be known for being cutthroat; but it can also be an incredible place of community and collaboration. Our first guest, Danielle Wiebe, shares the importance of community and collaboration and how it has been so impactful for her business and profit. "I think it's so important to be open to collaboration. I collaborate with people all the time that could be considered my competitors, but that has only ever helped me in my business. It's never hindered me." - Danielle Our next guest, Ashley Freehan, will breathe fresh life if you are someone who finds themselves completely exhausted and run down by life. We are taking a deep dive into discussing boundaries and why they are CRUCIAL for your overall well being and success of your business. "A common boundary that photographers neglect is a time boundary of how much time you're going to spend in your business and how much time you're not going to spend in your business." - Ashley Our Podcast Sponsor: Looking for a Photography Business Management Software? Iris Works is your one stop shop! Use Code BROOKE to save 20% off your first year's subscription. Check out the photography templates on Etsy. Looking to learn how to run a profitable photography business? Join the From Broke to Booked Blueprint program. Would love to have you in our Photographer Facebook group!

You’re invited to the Plan To Profit Photographer Summit happening February 7th, 8th. & 9th. Grab your free ticket! Are you dreaming of the day when you will have a photography studio? Or maybe you’re already a studio owner or renter and wondering how to increase your bookings and profit. My conversation with Laura Esmond is going to inspire you. As a photographer educator Laura teaches portrait photographers how to earn more on every session through in-person sales and rooting their business in simple processes. Laura owns a fine art portrait studio specializing in maternity and newborn photography. "When you talk to somebody who has overhead, I can tell you those are the most motivated people out there. They know how to earn money! Who doesn't benefit from learning all these tips and strategies that can work inside and outside of a studio?!" Our Podcast Sponsor: Looking for a Photography Business Management Software? Iris Works is your one stop shop! Use Code BROOKE to save 20% off your first year's subscription. Check out the photography templates on Etsy. Looking to learn how to run a profitable photography business? Join the From Broke to Booked Blueprint program. Would love to have you in our Photographer Facebook group!

You’re invited to the Plan To Profit Photographer Summit happening February 7th, 8th. & 9th. Grab your free ticket! Over the next few episodes, I will be spotlighting some of our speakers to give you a sneak peek of their topics. In today’s episode, you will meet Kayla Brint. Kayla is a seasoned photographer,  studio owner, and dedicated photography educator. "The biggest mistake is not offering mini sessions because you think they devalue your services. It actually makes my services even stronger." -Kayla Our Podcast Sponsor: Looking for a Photography Business Management Software? Iris Works is your one stop shop! Use Code BROOKE to save 20% off your first year's subscription. Check out the photography templates on Etsy. Looking to learn how to run a profitable photography business? Join the From Broke to Booked Blueprint program. Would love to have you in our Photographer Facebook group!

In this episode, I'm excited to share my follow-up strategy for converting leads into bookings. I truly believe in viewing leads as potential future clients, even if they aren't ready to book immediately. I'll walk you through my step-by-step process for handling inquiries and the significance of following up. You will walk away with my follow up strategy that you can implement TODAY with the leads in your inbox.  Ready? Let's go! LINKS: Ep 274 | Photography Pricing for Beginners: 3 Steps to Set Your Prices and Book More Clients Ep 271 | Client Experience: 5 Things That Will Make or Break Your Client Experience and Referrals Looking for a Photography Business Management Software? Iris Works is your one stop shop! Use Code BROOKE to save 20% off your first year's subscription. FOLLOW: Tell me what your favorite part of this episode was - @thebrookejefferson Check out the photography templates on Etsy. Looking to learn how to run a profitable photography business? Join the From Broke to Booked Blueprint program. Would love to have you in our Photographer Facebook group!

In this episode, I share two non-negotiable steps that photographers should take when booking clients. One of these non-negotiables will help prevent no-shows and and last-minute cancellations. Implementing these steps will help photographers maintain professionalism and provide a great client experience! Let's dive in!  LINKS: Looking for a Photography Business Management Software? Iris Works is your one stop shop! Use Code BROOKE to save 20% off your first year's subscription. FOLLOW: Tell me what your favorite part of this episode was - @thebrookejefferson Check out the photography templates on Etsy. Looking to learn how to run a profitable photography business? Join the From Broke to Booked Blueprint program. Would love to have you in our Photographer Facebook group!

In this episode, I'll be guiding you through a workshop-style journey to help you plan for your best year yet. We will break down the planning process into four key phases: reflect, dream, plan, and pursue. We will reflect on the highs, lows, milestones, and lessons learned from the previous year. We will also work together to set some exciting goals for the upcoming year, including session bookings and profit targets. We will create a detailed plan to achieve these goals. This includes updating pricing and packages, strategically planning sessions and promotions, and establishing crucial boundaries. It's all about setting yourself up for success. Finally, I want to stress the importance of accountability. That's why I encourage you to consider joining my Blueprint program for ongoing coaching and support as you pursue your goals. Together, we'll make this upcoming year your most successful one yet! HIGHLIGHTS Reflect on the previous year's highs, lows, milestones, and what worked and didn't work.Set specific goals for session bookings and profit for the upcoming year.Create a plan to achieve these goals, including updating pricing and packages and planning sessions and promotions.Set boundaries and say no to things that don't align with your goals.Find accountability and support to help you stay on track and achieve your goals. LINKS 2024 Best Year Yet Workbook From Broke to Booked Blueprint (Use Code NEWYEAR to save 20% until 1/7/24) Looking for a Photography Business Management Software? Iris Works is your one stop shop! Use Code BROOKE to save 20% off your first year's subscription. FOLLOW: Tell me what your favorite part of this episode was - @thebrookejefferson Check out the photography templates on Etsy. Looking to learn how to run a profitable photography business? Join the From Broke to Booked Blueprint program. Would love to have you in our Photographer Facebook group!

**Enter the Planner Giveaway Here: brookejefferson.com/planner  In this episode, I interview Brittnie Renee about the importance of routines and time management for photographers and creative business owners. We discuss how implementing routines and time blocking can help reduce overwhelm and increase productivity. Brittnie shares her personal journey of going from being disorganized and overwhelmed to running multiple businesses and feeling less stressed. She also introduces her photography planner, which is designed to help photographers and creative business owners plan and manage their time effectively. HIGHLIGHTS: Implementing routines and time blocking can help reduce overwhelm and increase productivity.Routines and time management are essential for balancing work and personal life.The planner is designed for photographers and creative business owners to help them plan and manage their time effectively.LINKS: Connect with Brittnie on Instagram Shop Brittnie's Planners - Use code BROOKE15 for 15% off. Listen to the Capture the Chaos Podcast FOLLOW: Tell me what your favorite part of this episode was - @thebrookejefferson Check out the photography templates on Etsy. Looking to learn how to run a profitable photography business? Join the From Broke to Booked Blueprint program. Would love to have you in our Photographer Facebook group!