Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast

In this week’s live Ask Me Anything in the Shine + Thrive Photography Community on facebook I covered: RESOURCES If you're thinking about diversifying your income as a photographer by getting into 1-on-1 mentoring, hosting a workshop, creating an online course, or even selling a simple digital guide, my coach James Wedmore is giving away his brilliant course "Your First 100 Leads" for FREE!! You can grab it here > https://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/a/2147507249/JfZw9hhB Join the Shine + Thrive Photography Community here > https://www.facebook.com/groups/204517643765896/ Allergy Podcast episode mentioned > https://open.spotify.com/episode/04z7hNAcvXa8pmOiXDXwAo?si=0qwPci0-TbOrk3A9B5a5lQ&nd=1&dlsi=13e54fba63c14009

Want to know how a simple giveaway helped me make $28,000 in wedding retainers in just 1 month? Then this week’s episode is for you! Contrary to what you might think, giveaways don’t make you look desperate or like you don’t have enough business. With just a bit of planning, giveaways can create huge leverage in your business. In this week’s episode, I’m going to show you exactly what I did in my recent giveaway that helped me attract my dream client AND book out my calendar. Here’s what you’ll discover in this week’s episode: RESOURCES + LINKS: Sara’s Giveaway IG post mentioned in the episode: https://www.instagram.com/p/C12lodVu6rk/

Do you ever find yourself wondering if you’re on the path to success with your photography business? Then this week’s episode is for you. I asked 6 wildly successful photographers to answer this question: “What’s the ONE thing you need to create a successful photography business in 2024?” In this episode, you’ll hear some hard-won lessons from 6 photographers with 6 completely different points of view. Here’s a run-down of what you’ll discover in this week’s episode: RESOURCES + LINKS: Annemie Tonken IG: https://www.instagram.com/thiscantbethathard_/ Eden Strader IG: https://www.instagram.com/edenstrader.co/ Grace Troutman IG: https://www.instagram.com/gracetphotography/ Alora Rachelle IG: https://www.instagram.com/alora.rachelle/ Sandra Henderson IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeisbeautifullondon Chelsea Nicole IG: https://www.instagram.com/chelseanicolephoto/

I recently heard a mind-blowingly simple but powerful marketing idea at a business conference that all photographers need to know about – so I’ve dedicated a whole podcast episode to it! Tune into this week’s episode to learn how this marketing idea helped me book 8 new clients in just 2 weeks, WITHOUT adding too much extra work to my plate (and how it can for you too!) Plus more tips, mindset shifts, and marketing gold to help you show up with confidence and book even more of your dream clients in 2024. Ready? Hit play now and let’s do this! RESOURCES + LINKS: If you’re ready to build your strong marketing foundation and book more of your dream photography clients, check out my mini course: Crystal Clear Marketing

It’s time we talk about one of the most underrated tools available to us as photographers and business owners…cosmic design! Join me and my special guest this week (certified astrologer and psychic medium) Sheetal Story, as she guides us through how to receive powerful and aligned ideas for your photography business in 2024 through the power of astrology + numerology. Tune in to discover… RESOURCES + LINKS: Connect with Sheetal at https://sheetalstory.com/ , https://www.instagram.com/sheetalstory/ Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto

Have you heard of the “pricing deadzone”? It’s what can happen when you transition from being too expensive for the affordable clients, but not priced highly enough for luxury clients to think you’re qualified! If you’ve ever experienced this OR you’ve just generally been struggling with your inquiries and bookings right now, then I just want you to know…You’re not alone! Many photographer have been experiencing a down in inquiries and bookings (for a few different reasons I’ll be diving into in this week’s episode)... But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it! To prove this to you, I’ve brought in fellow photographer and marketing & sales coach Alora Rachelle, where we talk pricing, mindset, energetics, current trends, why bookings have been down and so much more! Tune in now! RESOURCES + LINKS: Alora Rachelle’s Wedding CEO program Alora Rachelle’s The Wedding CEO: Photography Podcast Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto

OME doors close shut for an entire year on Thursday October 26, 2023 at 11:59pm EST 🕚 Click here to join the OME community > https://courses.saramonika.com/outsourcing

In today’s Outsourcing Made Easy student success story, I’ll be chatting with Tracey about how she and her husband were able to rediscover their love of shooting and gain back 20 hours per wedding thanks to outsourcing. Tune in to discover… RESOURCES + LINKS: Click here to sign up for Outsourcing Made Easy (doors close for an entire year on Thursday 26 October at 11.59 PM ET!) Connect with Tracey at https://www.blackmoremedia.net/home + https://www.instagram.com/blackmore.media/ Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto

In today’s Outsourcing Made Easy student success story I’ll be speaking with Nichole, who’s already saved 120 hours with the support of her VA in just 6 months, and 24 hours in just 4 weeks with the support of her editor thanks to outsourcing. Tune in to discover… RESOURCES + LINKS: Click here to sign up for Outsourcing Made Easy (doors close for an entire year on Thursday 26 October at 11.59 PM ET!) Connect with Nichole at https://www.nicholemchphotography.com/ / https://www.instagram.com/nicholemchphotography/ Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto

Today, I’ll be diving into the compound effect of the choices you make in your photography business and the money you’re leaving on the table if you choose NOT to outsource (prepare to have your mind blown!) Tune in to discover… RESOURCES + LINKS: Click here to sign up for Outsourcing Made Easy (doors close for an entire year on Thursday 26 October at 11.59 PM ET!) Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto

She’s baaack! Join me and my Outsourcing Made Easy student, Katie, as we catch up a year after our last podcast episode together. We’ll be diving into how her business has evolved since we last spoke, the support she gets in her business now, and her advice for photographers looking to leave burnout behind. Plus, she’ll be giving us a *very* special behind-the-scenes tour of the second (!) studio she’s been able to open up in her business thanks to the power of outsourcing! Tune in to discover… (hint: if she can have it, so can you!) RESOURCES + LINKS: Check out my first podcast episode with Katie here Join my upcoming FREE live masterclass: The Four Secrets To Having More Time and Financial Freedom While Avoiding Burnout as a Photographer Get on the waitlist for the return of my signature, once-yearly program: Outsourcing Made Easy (doors re-open on Monday, October 23, 2023!) Connect with Katie at @boudoirbykatiemarie , @katiemariephotography_ and katiemariephotography.ca Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto

Who doesn’t love a good mashup episode? ;) Today I’m interviewing 3 of my Outsourcing Made Easy students who are in the work right NOW getting support in their businesses. Some have only just started, some are a little further down the track. My hope is that by sharing a wide range of stories, you’ll be able to see all the amazing possibilities that open up to you once you start outsourcing (and spoiler: just how quickly you can start seeing results!) Tune in to discover… RESOURCES + LINKS: Discover the 4 secrets to having more time + financial freedom while avoiding burnout as a photographer! Join my upcoming FREE live masterclass at: https://courses.saramonika.com/4-secrets-to-freedom Outsourcing Made Easy returns soon, but only for a limited time! Get on the waitlist so you don’t miss this year’s enrollment at: https://courses.saramonika.com/omewaitlist Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto

I’m so excited to welcome my OME student AND past-wedding client, Nicole, to the podcast this week to talk about her journey into photography and how she was able to save 660 (!) hours during the 2023 wedding season thanks to outsourcing. Tune in to discover… her (hint: it’s dreamy!) RESOURCES + LINKS: Connect with Nicole at @nicolejohnsonphoto and download her free resources at https://nicolejohnsonphoto.com/ Ready to learn the 4 secrets to having more tIme + financial freedom while avoiding burnout as a photographer? Join my upcoming FREE live masterclass at: https://courses.saramonika.com/4-secrets-to-freedom Outsourcing Made Easy returns soon, but only for a limited time! Get on the waitlist so you don’t miss this year’s enrollment at: https://courses.saramonika.com/omewaitlist Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto

It’s official – AI is here to stay! So I thought it’s about time I dive in and test out some of the tools available to us as photographers…, to help YOU figure out if they can help you get back your time in an effective way, without compromising the quality of your work. Tune in to this week’s episode to get my honest, unfiltered thoughts! You’ll discover… not RESOURCES + LINKS: Click the link below to sign up for my FREE masterclass: The 4 Secrets to Having more TIme + Financial Freedom While Avoiding Burnout as a Photographer saramonika.com/masterclass Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto

Ever toyed with the idea of getting an in-person assistant? Then this week’s episode is for you! Join me as I share how I found my first home assistant locally here in Canada, plus how you can apply these same principles to get fast and effective support in YOUR business (whether virtually or in-person). Tune in to discover… never (hint: you’re closer than you think!) (and how you can too!) RESOURCES + LINKS: Get on the waitlist for Outsourcing Made Easy HERE Get my 3-Hour Post Wedding Workflow Checklist for FREE here Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto

Today, I want to bust one of the most damaging and persistent myths I see holding so many talented photographers back from achieving the growth and freedom they deserve in their lives and businesses – the idea that outsourcing makes you any less of an artist. For years I also struggled with this belief, until a series of events and experiences shifted my perspective entirely. It’s my hope that this episode inspires these same mindset shifts in you, too! Tune in to discover… (plus the exact 3 words that will put your clients’ minds at ease should they ever ask about your outsourcing process) (and to you!) RESOURCES + LINKS: Get on the waitlist for Outsourcing Made Easy HERE Get my 3-Hour Post Wedding Workflow Checklist for FREE here Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto

Worried about the dip in inquiries/bookings right now and the impact of the recession on your photography business? Then this week’s episode is for you. I’m going to be diving into some mindset shifts and strategies you can use to weather this time of uncertainty, plus how you can unblock and rewire your subconscious mind for positive action through the power of RRT. Tune in to discover… Hope this episode helps put your mind at ease, my friend! As ever, my DMs over on IG are always open at @saramonikaphoto. Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto

Ever feel overwhelmed by the pressure to create beautiful images in a time crunch on wedding days? Struggle to perform when you feel stressed out or when things don’t go according to plan? Not sure how to respond when your couple, family members, or wedding guests rush you along? Then this week’s episode is for you, my friend! In this quick but powerful mini episode, I’ll be sharing some actionable tips and mindset shifts that helped me create images I’m proud of at a recent wedding (despite moments of pressure that came up along the way) – and how YOU can too. Tune in to discover… (plus the one thing you should *never* say if the same thing happens to you!) (if you take any tip away from this episode, let it be THIS!) RESOURCES + LINKS Check out the photos I mention in this episode over on my Instagram right here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto

This week, I’m doing something slightly different! I’m sharing a raw, unfiltered audio diary about the creative rut I’ve been going through over the past handful of months, in the hope that my story can support and inspire you on your own journey. Tune in to discover… (this part is a must-listen for anyone struggling with being visible in their business!)I hope this episode helps you breathe a sigh of relief if you don’t have things figured out in your own life and business, my friend. As usual, I’d love to hear your takeaways from the episode, big or small… Hit me up on IG @saramonikaphoto and let’s chat! RESOURCES + LINKS: Climbing Your Inner Mountain And Self-Transformation Meditation/Talk Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto

Ever wondered how to be a dog photographer? Then today’s your lucky day! Join me and Nicole Begley, pet photographer and educator, as she shares everything you need to know about working in this exciting and lucrative niche! Tune in to discover… RESOURCES + LINKS: Hair of the Dog PodcastHair of the Dog AcademyNicole’s InstagramSay hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto