Hey y’all! We’re wrapping up season 8… because life. Originally I was considering going back to doing continuous recordings. I had the space and I was finally able to sit down and think of all the things I wanted to share with y’all. Then life happened. This is going to be one really busy summer filled with time with my son and projects around the house and everything required to keep the business going. So I’ve decided to put a pause on the podcast and focus my time where it really needs to be....
May 22, 2024•5 min•Season 8Ep. 10
We’ve all been there at one point or another. Owning a business and being your own boss is all sunshine and rainbows… until it isn’t. In this episode, I chat with Dahlia Orth, a creative business owner, and we get into the nitty gritty today of what goes on behind the scenes of running a business and what happens when we need a break. There is so much pressure to achieve more and more and more. You see reels and posts of business owners and influencers that are showcasing that they’ve hit six fi...
May 08, 2024•45 min•Season 8Ep. 9
I absolutely love hearing about other people’s journey to entrepreneurship. It’s fascinating to see how we all come into the world of entrepreneurship in different ways and for different reasons. Nata Salvatori is no exception. In fact her story is one of my favorites. Nata is originally from Brazil and made her way to the US through her love of volleyball. Through a stroke of serendipity she was offered a full ride scholarship to play in Arizona and proceeded to study for her passion in healthc...
Apr 24, 2024•40 min•Season 8Ep. 8
It’s impossible to make meaningful changes in life and business when you’re not properly communicating with all parties. Which is why it’s so important for you to learn how to properly communicate with your team and clients. Even when it’s hard. I have this client, and she is a gem of a client. I love her so much! She works with us both on our admin side and our marketing side. One day we were on a call and she said Jenn, this all looks great, but something is missing from the marketing piece. I...
Apr 17, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Is your business accessible? Do you know what it means to have an accessible business? Quite honestly, though this is something that I’ve been working toward for years, there are still so many things I don’t know about ensuring my business is accessible. That’s why I am so excited to have Erin Perkins with Mabely Q on to share more about this extremely important topic. Erin is a former corporate graphic designer turned entrepreneur who also identifies as being deaf and blind. She doesn’t let her...
Apr 10, 2024•33 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Do you know what keeps me going when things are really tough in life and business? My team. It’s 100% the people who are working with and believing in me and this business that get me through when I feel like I just can’t do any more. Do you know what I wouldn’t have if I hadn’t let go of my hyper-independence? My team. Because I would never have learned to trust in others to get things done if I hadn’t finally learned to trust in myself. So what is hyper-independence? It’s the state of feeling ...
Apr 03, 2024•14 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Believe it or not, businesses need order takers. You however, as the CEO in your business should always be regarded as the expert. But how do you go from order taker to expert in your business? Here to share her thoughts is Amy Posner. Amy is an expert copywriter who has coached others extensively on how to bring their voice to life in their business. To do that she had to build a rock solid business of her own. Now she’s helping creative freelancers get out of the order taking mindset to become...
Mar 27, 2024•58 min•Season 8Ep. 4
If you identify as a high achiever, you’ve likely found yourself struggling against the demands your passions have started placing on your life. So how do you slow down when you’re a high achiever? How do you give yourself space to recharge and bring back your creativity? Katy Murray joins me and Sybrina to discuss just that. Katy used to do photography full-time but found that she didn’t like the isolation of it. Now she’s started a Virtual Assistance firm and she has a full-time job that she l...
Mar 13, 2024•53 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Having a creative outlet is such an important clutch for so many of us who are still working in the corporate environment. Eventually, if you exercise your creative outlet long enough, it can turn into a side hustle and even a thriving business! I spoke with Amanda Reid in this episode, and she shared about her career as a physical therapist as well as how she found her creative outlet through the lens of calligraphy. Her creative outlet turned into a fun side hustle that gave her the courage to...
Feb 21, 2024•36 min•Season 8Ep. 2
We are kicking off season 8 with this episode, and I have some big, exciting news to share with you! Success Beyond The Lens has officially rebranded to Success Beyond, a business management and marketing company for creative professionals. My vision for 2024 included a rebrand for Success Beyond The Lens. I wanted to give the business a nice face-lift to give more life to what it has become, but my business goals overall were not extreme. A nice 25% increase in revenue would have been great, bu...
Feb 07, 2024•15 min•Season 8Ep. 1
We are reflecting back on 2023 in this solo episode and appreciating the journey we’ve been on. The word of the year in 2023 was forge because I was determined to forge my own way with SBTL. And, you know what?! I’m keeping the same word as I move into 2024 because it has been such a game-changer in the success of my business. The push for success was hinging on my ability to hire. Sabrina was my support person in this process and shouldered the weight of adding to our team – and she absolutely ...
Jan 03, 2024•21 min•Season 7Ep. 8
We are all in photography because we love it. Some of us choose to do it as a side hustle, while others jump in with both feet to make it our sole source of income. Jessica Lynea is one of those who decided to jump in and make it her whole career for the flexibility it provided her family with a new baby. Now, after thirteen years of photography experience, Jessica has learned a wealth of knowledge that she wants to share with other wedding and engagement photographers. One of her key tips is to...
Dec 20, 2023•41 min•Season 7Ep. 7
As you know, we’re in one of the busiest seasons of the year for photographers. Everyone is getting ready for the holidays by getting family photos done and planning out photos for spring. Wouldn't it be amazing if you had mini-sessions available to provide to your clients? If you’re wondering how to have successful mini-sessions in your photography business, Angelica Pompy is your girl. Angelica has been practicing photography since 2009, but decided to launch her own business in 2017. Since th...
Dec 06, 2023•29 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Email is amazing! Some might consider this a strong stance to take, but when you can send one email and fill a program or sell out an offer, you’ll probably think the same. Here to share the importance of the email list is Shannon Vondy. Shannon is a wedding and family photographer who had to think of creative ways to make money once 2020 hit. With one email she was able to make over $2,600 and all the things everyone always said about email being a key to cash suddenly clicked. Now she’s runnin...
Nov 22, 2023•46 min•Season 7Ep. 5
When you started your photography business did you have a vision of what it would look like years down the road? Or, did you realize you loved photography and wanted to make a little extra money? For Morgan Nagle, it was the former. She always knew she wanted to build a nationwide photography business, but even she didn’t realize she’d be going international. Morgan started her business fully understanding that at some point, her business would be bigger than just her. She wanted to bring on a t...
Nov 08, 2023•32 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Elaina Janes, a portrait photographer based out of Kentucky, joins Jenn and Sybrina to share about the work-life balance she has created in her business. Photography started as a hobby for Elaina and bloomed into a booming business over the course of 5 years, causing her to quit her full-time job on a whim. The following five years of business saw Elaina thrown into a state of struggling to keep her head above water in the face of the hustle culture. The “dream” life that she had built ended up ...
Oct 25, 2023•48 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Have you ever considered using TikTok to grow your photography business? Heather Nixon, a boudoir photographer out of Dallas, Texas, joins Jenn and Sybrina to share how she used TikTok to build a thriving business as she was just getting started. Listen in to learn how you can do the same. Jenn has been following Heather for a while and absolutely loves her work. Literally, when she thinks of boudoir photography, Heather’s work is what comes to mind. And it’s all because Jenn found her on TikTok...
Oct 11, 2023•37 min•Season 7Ep. 2
We all find ourselves in a season of burnout at some point in time, and I wanted to share some key points with you this week that will help you put up a nice burnout barrier to keep you from getting to that point. We will also chat about some ways to navigate burnout if that ship has sailed and you’re already knee-deep in the burnout experience. One of the big things that can keep burnout at bay and help you steer your way out of burnout is to enforce boundaries. It is key that you set reasonabl...
Sep 27, 2023•22 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Have you ever wondered whether or not you’re currently set up under the right tax entity? Guess what… you might not be! Also, it may benefit you WAY more in the end to go with a true tax entity rather than starting as a sole proprietor. Katelyn Magnuson is a Fractional CFO and owner/founder of The Freelance CEO and she’s here to share her thoughts on all things numbers and tax entities. Listen in as she shares her top advice and why filing as an LLC sooner than later may mean saving tens of thou...
Jul 19, 2023•37 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’m not a numbers person?” If you have, you’re not alone. But what if I told you that you’re probably just not thinking of the right types of numbers? Crystalynn Shelton is a CPA and QuickBooks Certified Pro who was also not a numbers person, but she loves them now. Listen in to learn all about Crystalynn and how she’s helping small business owners love their numbers. Crystalynn decided to become a CPA a junior in high school when she took a beginner bookkeepi...
Jul 05, 2023•56 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Have you ever considered the legal health of your photography business? No? You should! Ray and Gabe of In|Flow are changing the face of small business legal help and you won’t want to miss it. Listen as they share their story and why they’re so passionate about supporting small businesses. Ever thought that contracts were a nicety? They’re not! Your contracts establish the legal relationship you plan to have with your clients. While that’s not the ONLY thing you should consider as you start a b...
Jun 21, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Something all small business owners worry about but few understand how to implement is a solid financial plan with retirement in mind. Jon Bebe is the founder of Collaborative Financial Group and passionate about helping small business owners plan for the future. Jon found his love of financial planning early on and saw a huge gap in the education and knowledge of small business owners. He was even told by some of the larger players that the reason they don’t pursue small business owners is beca...
Jun 07, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Hey y’all! Big changes are coming for Success Beyond the Lens! The company AND the podcast. The first of those changes is that the Success Beyond the Lens Podcast is getting a new host! Listen in to meet Sybrina and hear what’s new on the horizon. Sybrina joined Success Beyond the Lens way back in October of 2021. She was the very first full-time employee we brought on and NOW she’s taking an even bigger role in the company! Starting with season six, Sybrina will take over as host of the Success...
Apr 05, 2023•23 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Hey y’all! I don’t know about you but I fully believe we are IN the busy season! What I have found when these seasons come around is that I start to let balance slide. Which almost always negatively impacts my mental health. Listen as I share my top 3 tips for checking your mental health during the busy season! First things first is understanding what life looks like normally. Make a list of things that typically start slipping when you get too busy. For me, I know things are going haywire when ...
Mar 29, 2023•17 min•Season 5Ep. 7
In case you needed the reminder, this season is not about how to take more bubble baths to further your self care. We are digging into the important topics and Allison Tallman brings it. She’s helping to make nutrition simple and doable no matter how busy you find yourself. Listen in to hear her tips, tricks, advice, and more. Allison realized she wanted to go into nutrition while she was in pre med in college. One of her absolute favorite classes was her nutrition class because it covered so mu...
Mar 15, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 6
I cannot say this enough, self-care is not bubble baths, massages, and alone time. Those things are great but they do not make up the entirety of what it means to care for yourself. Alexis Overstreet is a licensed psychotherapist who has transitioned into helping business owners connect with their bodies and create real self-care plans to bolster their lifestyles. Alexis began her career in clinical practice and absolutely loved what she did, but as things started shifting just before the pandem...
Mar 01, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Lisa Asp has been making photographic art since 1995 but became a Certified Professional Photographer in 2010. In 2011 she decided that pet photography was what she really wanted to specialize in, and she hasn’t looked back. Listen as she shares her story, what she’s doing to help rescues in her area, and what makes the Animal Image Makers Conference the best in the industry. Prior to specializing in pet photography, Lisa was truly a jack-of-all-trades photographer. She loved creating artistic p...
Feb 22, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Have you ever found yourself spiraling in a pit of self-doubt? It happens. Trust me, I know. BUT there are definitely ways to get yourself out of that pit and back on track without completely derailing your business or health. Listen in to learn how! So first things first, if you’re able to, take a break. When I’m having a ‘bad brain day’ I find that I end up being way less productive than normal. Typically my thoughts keep circling, I can’t stay on task, and overall my anxiety keeps me from mak...
Feb 15, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 3
One of the most important pieces of taking care of yourself is to literally take care of your body. And y’all, it does not have to be impossible. Listen as Alexis Hurley of Alexis Hurley Fit, LLC. shares how you can start making small changes in your daily life to reach those big health and fitness goals. Believe it or not, Alexis was not always about the fitness. She even goes so far as to say that she was down right lazy. But it didn’t take long for her to realize that she needed to get back u...
Feb 08, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 2
I am so excited about this season. We’re doing things a little bit differently for the next few episodes, but I think it’s so important for us to consider as we come out of the holidays and start looking at this new year. Season 5 is all about health and wellness. I’m not going to be over here sharing with you my fluffy self-care practices, though they may make an appearance, I’m talking about real health and wellness. I’m going to have guests join me to talk about healthy eating, moving your bo...
Feb 01, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 1
