Email lists are one of the most underrated marketing tools, providing instant connection to people who want to hear from you! Join us as we dive into all things email marketing, and how you can build a list that serves and converts. (Oh, and Emily’s new tattoo!) Episode Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/021 A special thank you to our sponsors: HoneyBook - Our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows, and everything ...
Jan 25, 2022•29 min
It’s easy to recognize that you can’t juggle everything on your own, but it’s hard to know where you’re REALLY needing help. Thank goodness for technology and online tools that have been created to help ease the struggles and frustrations of running a business online. We’ve spent years fine tuning our processes and utilizing some of the best tools on the market to conduct business in an efficient way. The good news? SO many tools are extremely inexpensive or free. Ready to learn about all the ap...
Jan 18, 2022•25 min
Jess Shipton is an Australia based ads manager with a love of all things marketing. Today she is giving us all the tea on why ads are so important, how you can use them to grow your businesses, as well as her thoughts on all the recent Facebook changes. If you’re ready to take your biz to the next level, or are just interested in what ads have to offer, then this is the episode for you! Jess is an absolute WIZARD and we cannot wait for you to learn the basics of ads from her. Take It From Us Ins...
Jan 11, 2022•54 min
Today is all about instagram captions, so join us as we scroll all the way back into our instagram archives. We’re going to give tips about what makes a good caption, content ideas, and examples of some of our own good and bad captions. (Trust us some of these examples are super cringe!) This episode is full of practical takeaways you can implement directly into your marketing strategy - and more importantly, what NOT to do so you don’t fall into the same instagram traps we did back in the day! ...
Jan 04, 2022•44 min
Ever wondered how other entrepreneurs can achieve these huge goals? Well we can’t speak for everyone, but we do know that goal setting is a huge factor in achieving big things in your business and enjoying life to the fullest. All you need is a roadmap, and that’s what we’re here for. In this episode we’re diving into why goals are important, how to set them, and what goals we’re striving out there in our current seasons of life. Episode Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/0...
Dec 28, 2021•46 min
Where are all of our fellow WFH friends at?! It absolutely comes with its struggles, but in our humble opinion, working from home is the best. Somehow though, we too often get stuck in a wicked cycle of working from our couch, having poor work/life balance, and struggling to find a routine that works for each of us. If you’re sitting in your pajamas right now + haven’t stepped foot outside of your home all day, this episode is for YOU. No shame, the work from home struggle is super real, but our...
Dec 21, 2021•36 min
Calling photographers everywhere… today’s episode is a great one, no matter your niche. We’re talking with our good friend Lauren Scotti about something that we are all extremely passionate about. Not to mention, it’s something that is SUPER vital as a photographer and creative. Lauren is a Southern California wedding photographer who has been in the industry for over 10 years. She loves design and brings that into her work in an intentional (and stunning) way. Join us as we chat about finding y...
Dec 14, 2021•48 min
We are trying something TOTALLY new today on the podcast and we couldn’t be more excited. It’s an interview… but with one of our own hosts. Emily is interviewing Dawn on all things motherhood and entrepreneurship! We’ll dive into the best moments, the craziest transitions, and the lessons learned along the way as Dawn navigates raising two, and now almost three little ones. Navigating motherhood is hard enough no matter what your career is, and the struggle is magnified in some ways when you are...
Dec 07, 2021•51 min
In the photography world, there is a LOT of talk about backing up your work and creating a process that will keep you from getting into trouble as a service provider. If you take anything from us (AKA the name of our show), let it be this. Join us as we talk about our backup horror stories, how we managed these fails with clients, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes we did. We’ll cover not only how to digitally cover yourself, but also legally. This is an episode you won’t want to mis...
Nov 30, 2021•39 min
Meet Anni Graham, an elopement photographer and educator based in Oregon. Anni began her wedding photography journey over 5 years ago, and quickly fell in love with the intimacy and adventurous nature of elopements. Today we’re hearing her story and soaking up every minute as she teaches us about her greatest passion: storytelling. The way in which Anni is able to captivate emotion and feeling through her work is absolute magic, and we cannot wait for you to learn from her in order to better ser...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr
Realizing you can’t do this whole business thing on your own? This is your permission slip to outsource. Join us as we debunk some lies you might believe about outsourcing, what mindset shifts you have to make, and the benefits of investing in a team. Both Dawn + Emily have seen the power of outsourcing through the years in their businesses, and are so excited to share their experiences to help you navigate growth (and outsourcing) with ease. Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episo...
Nov 16, 2021•26 min
If the word “sales” makes you want to crawl under a rock, this episode was made for YOU. Today we’re talking with Jai Long, and we’re confident that this interview will blow your mind. Jai is a 7-figure entrepreneur, high-level business coach, photographer, chart-topping podcast host, and all-around business genius. He’s taking us deep into how you can reframe sales so that it can become enjoyable and effective for the creative industry. Whether you like it or not, sales is a part of business, a...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 49 min
You wear a lot of hats, we know! You’re not just the photographer, but you’re also the accountant, social media manager, editor, and PR person for your business. While there are a lot of things to juggle, you CAN create systems and processes to make daunting tasks a whole lot easier. All it takes is a little bit of time and energy up front. Listen in to hear our recommended softwares, systems, and automations that will save time, money, and your sanity. Are you ready for total workflow transform...
Nov 02, 2021•25 min
Are you feeling like your hobby might be more than a hobby? Are you ready to make the leap into full time entrepreneurship? Maybe that seems a little too far-fetched, but we promise, we felt the same. You CAN turn your hobby into a successful business. Today we’re diving into the nitty gritty of what you need in order to make that dream a reality. We’ll dish out the tools you need to launch your passions into a business and the lessons we learned in the process. This episode is geared a little m...
Oct 26, 2021•38 min
Are you ready to build the productive schedule of your dreams? Well, meet your new magician, Hannah Murphy! Hannah has worked for both Dawn + Emily, and is a pro when it comes to building a schedule that works for you in this season. Nobody teaches you how to create a schedule as an entrepreneur, but Hannah has mastered the art and now coaches entrepreneurs in maximizing their schedules and routines. This episode is absolutely gold... we cannot wait for you to ease into your new (and way more pr...
Oct 19, 2021•36 min
Are you ready to call yourself a “traveling wedding photographer”... but you’re totally stuck with how to actually become just that? Or are you preparing to relocate your business to a new area? Today we’re diving into our top tips for booking destination weddings + sessions, and how to navigate moving your business to another city. After today’s episode (and a little bit of hard work), you’ll be well on your way to becoming the traveling wedding photographer you’ve always dreamt of being. Take ...
Oct 12, 2021•32 min
We all have good days and bad days… in life AND in business. When you’re passionate about the work you do, it’s oftentimes easy to stay inspired. No matter who you are and how much you love what you do… there will be times that inspiration is lacking. Here are our best tips for staying inspired through entrepreneurship. Take it From Us Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/005 Take it From Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeitfromus_podcast/ Thank you to our sponsors:...
Oct 04, 2021•27 min
Today we’re chatting about the best avocado toast recipes, fall candles you need, and 7 ways you can add value to your business. Our priority as creatives HAS to be on our clients. Here are our best, easiest ways to add value into your business - no matter what your product or service is! Take it From Us Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/004 Take it From Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeitfromus_podcast/ Thank you to our sponsors: HoneyBook - our favorite busine...
Oct 04, 2021•31 min
Today we’re telling our stories and sharing how we got started in the photography industry. We’ll dive into the three main things we learned that we want to pass on to you, as well as our cringiest moments. Take it From Us Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/003 Take it From Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeitfromus_podcast/ Thank you to our sponsors: HoneyBook - our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows...
Oct 04, 2021•45 min
Today we’re dishing the biggest mistakes we’ve made in the business world. Entrepreneurship is a never ending journey of growth. We’ve learned quite a bit over the years and want to share our BIGGEST mistakes… so that you don’t have to repeat them! Take it From Us Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/002 Take it From Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeitfromus_podcast/ Thank you to our sponsors: HoneyBook - our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clie...
Oct 04, 2021•39 min
Welcome to our FIRST EVER podcast episode. We’ve been working on this project for what feels like forever + it’s so exciting (yet nerve-wracking) to finally be bringing it to life. Our goal is to hand over all our secrets, mistakes, lessons learned, and support in journeying through the creative world. We have nothing to hold back, so our hope is that you can Take It From Us + succeed in your passions. Today we’re starting off strong with our best tips for utilizing Instagram in your business. T...
Oct 01, 2021•54 min
