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October 9, 2023

How to Educate Your Clients Well

Turn every client into your ideal client! How? It all starts with educating them! In today’s episode, we discuss how to educate your clients well to set them up for success, make your job easier, and gain their trust. Click below to listen! Listen to this episode now: Listen on your favorite platform: APPLE, SPOTIFY, […]

October 2, 2023

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What to Outsource in Your Business Right Now

Outsourcing can feel scary! After all, our businesses are so personal, and we take full responsibility for them. However, you need to protect your time for things only you can do. And leave the rest to someone who can do it faster, for cheaper, or just for the pure sake of alleviating stress off your […]

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September 25, 2023

Multiple Revenue Streams for Photographers

The secret to scaling and growing your business is to stop trading your time for money. In this episode, we discuss multiple revenue streams for wedding photographers. Topics include categories, ideas of what to offer, and how to make sure your offers fit together well. Start with products and systems you’ve already built well in […]

September 18, 2023

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How to Get More Reviews in Your Business

Unveiling the ever-elusive strategy on how to get more reviews in your business today! It’s really not rocket science, but it did take some trial and error for me to figure out in my journey. I’m making it easier on you and sharing 3 ways to get more reviews today! Speaking of reviews, I’d love […]

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September 11, 2023

You’ve Come So Far | Business Encouragement

Business ownership isn’t all flowers and rainbows. Sometimes disappointment, unmet expectations, and even negative feedback can make things unpleasant. Let’s unpack that together today and remind ourselves of how far we have come with a little business encouragement. You have so much to be proud of yourself for! 🙂 Listen to this episode now: Listen […]

September 4, 2023

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Overthinking and WFH

While owning my own business is amazing, when I’m not doing as much client facing work in the hot summer months, overthinking and WFH seem to go hand in hand. Today I’m sharing a heart-to-heart conversation with you. Our talk includes a life update, some changes to the podcast, and my own experience with getting […]

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August 28, 2023

Tips for Starting an Online Shop

Ready to explore an additional revenue stream and scale your business? We’re tackling the nitty gritty details of setting up shop with the step-by-step process from creating your offer to officially opening your shop! Tune in for my best practical tips for starting an online shop today. Listen to this episode now: Listen on your […]

August 21, 2023

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How to Start with Passive Income

Thinking about offering products in an educational shop? Ready to add another revenue stream in your business? Let’s tackle how to start with passive income. This episode is your guide to scaling your business, knowing how and what to offer in your shop, and more. Remember this is a two-part episode, so make sure to […]

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August 14, 2023

Hiring Associate Photographers 101

Are you expanding your wedding photography business? Hiring associate shooters is a great way to scale your business, take on less yourself, or just serve even more couples. Join in this week for all the tips on what an associate photographer is, hiring associate photographers, and things to consider if you’re looking to associate shoot […]

August 7, 2023

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Complete Guide to Second Shooting a Wedding

Ready to break into wedding photography? Second shooting is a great place to start building your portfolio and making connections with other photographers and vendors! In today’s episode I’m breaking down everything in this complete guide to second shooting. We cover everything from payment to how to serve well and everything in between! Listen to […]

Nichole Lauren is a photographer & business coach in Greenville, SC & available for travel worldwide.

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