This episode is for two kinds of people, those who have ever been worried about AI taking over and putting them out of work, AND those who have felt burnt out and drowning in so many tasks. My guest on the show is Noella Andres, business coach, Co-host of the Six Figure Photographer Podcast, and Partnership Manager at Imagen AI. She's showing us how we can use AI in many different ways in our businesses to tackle those day-to-day tasks so we can focus on the secret sauce that makes you, YOU. Spo...
Jun 30, 2025•59 min•Season 6Ep. 251
This episode is all about breaking out of your cycles and into the place that you strive to be. Juliana Tomlinson is an award winning wedding photographer and coach and she's taking us through ways that we can take what we currently have, and use it to elevate our work and attain that lifestyle we dream of. ---- Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSA Open a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi ---- Connect with J...
Jun 23, 2025•55 min•Season 6Ep. 250
The world of Brand photography can seem elusive and gatekept by those in the industry. And my guest today is opening the gate to all things Brand Photography. Karen Williams, AKA the Black Visual Queen has 15+ years of experience in the brand world, and has worked with companies like Netflix and WIRED. Her new book, The Photo Hustle is a playbook for not only how to get into brand photography, but how to succeed in building a brand photography business. ---- Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSA Open a...
Jun 16, 2025•58 min•Season 6Ep. 249
We all want a full (enough) calendar and an inbox of leads wanting to work with us. Well, my guest today is sharing how updating the copy on your website is one of the best ways to bring in those leads and become the most booked out photographer in your area. Delaney Rietveld is a website and sales copywriter at Dark Roast Copy Co who helps business owners turn their websites into coffee chats that sell. She believes in saying the quiet part out loud, ditching cringy copy tactics, and writing wi...
Jun 09, 2025•50 min•Season 6Ep. 248
We all have lots of photos and videos between professional photoshoots, and the thousands taken on our phones. Hello selfies! But we don't often think about how to preserve those moments and memories. My guest, Haleh Shoa, the founder and CEO of Picturli, and we talk all about how we teach our clients how to preserve their memories. And also how to leverage print and album sales too. Sponsor of the show: Imagen AI Get 1500 images edited for free at allheartphoto.com/ai Connect with Haleh: pictur...
May 26, 2025•38 min•Season 6Ep. 247
As creative entrepreneurs we like to get our hands dirty in creativity and in our work. This often leads to getting spread thin across all the aspects of running a successful business. My guest, Manali Sontakke is sharing with us a few ways that we can change our mindset and start outsourcing some of those things. By taking some off your plate, you're free to focus on the creativity and the parts you love in your business. Sponsor of the show: Imagen AI Get 1500 images edited for free at allhear...
May 12, 2025•45 min•Season 6Ep. 246
In this bonus episode we're following up with part 1 of how to get a good ROI from your conference. In part 1 we talked about the signs of a good conference that will likely give you a return on your investment. In part 2 we're going over a few implementation tips to take what you learned at the conference and actually apply it in your business. Therefore actually getting that return on your conference investment. Connect online: instagram.com/witt.pod youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents tiktok.com...
Apr 30, 2025•12 min•Season 6Ep. 245
Being a student of life is a great thing. You should always be continuing to learn from others around you. A great place to learn and grow is at conferences. But not all conferences are created or executed equally. In this episode I'm walking through some of my experience at different conferences. The good, the bad, and what you should look for when purchasing a ticket to a conference you've never attended before. Sponsor of the show: Imagen ai Get 1500 images edited for free when you go to allh...
Apr 21, 2025•27 min•Season 6Ep. 244
You can keep track of all the numbers in your business and have the best booking software out there, but if you don't know how to read your numbers, you're business is missing out. My guest, Samantha Eck, is the powerhouse behind Firestorm Finance and has years of financial experience to help us read the story that our numbers are telling us. Sponsor of the show: Sofi Get an additional $25 deposited in your account when you open a FREE High Yield Savings Account at allheartphoto.com/sofi Connect...
Apr 07, 2025•51 min•Season 6Ep. 243
Whether you're growing your side gig or aiming to become the sole income provider for your family, we're all looking to increase our income as business owners. My guest, Alex McCrary, shares all about how you can grow your business, build more income, and create an amazing client experience while still holding within your healthy boundaries. And yes, you do need to set up some boundaries. Sponsor of the show: Sofi Get an additional $25 deposited in your account when you open a FREE High Yield Sa...
Mar 24, 2025•52 min•Season 6Ep. 242
Photographing someone with a disability can feel a little out of your comfort zone. Well, my guest today is here to help widen that comfort zone. Kellie Hetler shares how we can prepare for photographing someone living with a disability, how we can celebrate them, and how we can break that stigma of "just ignoring" people with different abilities than us. Sponsor of the show: Imagen AI Get 1500 images edited for free at allheartphoto.com/ai Connect with Kellie: hetlerphotography.com instagram.co...
Mar 03, 2025•50 min•Season 6Ep. 241
We hear a lot of complaints about price shoppers in the photography industry. One minute scrolling through a local photography facebook page and you'll have more than enough. But maybe we shouldn't write them off too quickly. Maybe with the right client experience (yes this includes the lead nurturing sequence) they can turn into dream clients. My guest is Tiffany Crenshaw. She's the artist and boss babe behind Animal House Photography, a lifestyle newborn and family photographer based in Alabam...
Feb 17, 2025•57 min•Season 6Ep. 240
There is a lot of pride in being a "self taught" photographer or business owner. I know I touted that title at one time. But can we truly be self taught, and if not, how can we fast-track our success? Pye Jirsa is my guest today. He's the co-founder of Lin and Jirsa Photography , a multi-seven-figure wedding and portrait photography studio, and the co-founder of SLR Lounge, a photography website and community dedicated to empowering photographers of all levels with the knowledge and resources th...
Feb 03, 2025•59 min•Season 6Ep. 239
Your business should allow you more, otherwise you might as well have stayed in that 9-5 cubicle. My guest, Jamie Fisher returns to the show to share about how you can set up your business to be give you more. More time, more independence, more legacy, more revenue, and do more good for the world around you. Connect with Jamie: instagram.com/jamiefishercollective jamiefishercollective.com Time Suck Quiz Ep 189 - Not Knowing Your Numbers is Hurting You with Jamie Fisher and Heather Leicy Follow t...
Jan 27, 2025•58 min•Season 6Ep. 238
It's great to set goals for your business. That's one of the best motivators to get us to grow. However some of our goals can actually hurt us if we achieve them. Today I'm diving into how you can set up a solid foundation in business so that reaching your goals will be easier and after reaching them you can sustain that growth. Follow the show at: instagram.com/witt.pod youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents
Jan 22, 2025•12 min•Season 6Ep. 237
We're counting down your top 5 most loved episodes of the 2024 season. Join me with some short clips from each episode #2 and #1 this week. Check out the full episodes wherever you listen to podcasts and get some free resources at podcast.allheartphoto.com Episode 206 - Fill Your Calendar During the Slow Season with Kir Tuben instagram.com/kir2ben kir2ben.com Episode 191 - Embracing the Imperfect with John Dolan johndolan.com instagram.com/johndoanphotog Follow the show at: instagram.com/witt.po...
Jan 13, 2025•27 min•Season 6Ep. 236
We're counting down your top 5 most loved episodes of the 2024 season. Join me with some short clips from each episode #5, #4, and #3 this week. Check out the full episodes wherever you listen to podcasts and get some free resources at podcast.allheartphoto.com Episode 196 - Navigating Neurodivergence while living in a Culture Designed for Neurotypicals with Mallorie Rodgers thecouchtherapy.org instagram.com/mallorierodgers Episode 211 - How to be a Great Second Photographer with Emily Wisch @em...
Jan 10, 2025•43 min•Season 6Ep. 235
When we begin our business journeys, we are often very similar to our own clients. However, as your business grows, your target clients can change too. Learning how to market and attract your target client can be difficult if you, yourself would no longer be your target client. We dive into how to reach a market that isn't second nature in my interview on the Gold Biz Podcast with Rachel Traxler . Check out more of Rachel's episodes wherever you podcast. Sponsor of the episode: The Hybrid Collec...
Dec 23, 2024•28 min•Season 6Ep. 234
When our photography and our life experience mesh, that's where fulfillment and ease reside in your business. Matt Jacob is a Bali based photographer who has traveled the world creating in-depth and beautiful environmental portraits. He's also the host of the Mood Podcast, and today we dive into mindsets and philosophies of being a photographer. From the importance of connecting with your subject before you ever take a photo, to gaining empathy for those around us, this is a great conversation a...
Dec 09, 2024•53 min•Season 6Ep. 233
There is an under-representation in the wedding industry of couples who exist in larger bodies, and Christine Wright is educating and leading wedding professionals in how we can make a difference. We get into some of the mindsets and limited experience in working with plus sized couples that is holding us back from creating a luxury and elevated experience for them in front of the camera and beyond. Grab a Coffee on me for leaving a review on Apple Podcasts Sponsor of the show: Imagen AI Get 150...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 232
I often hear from creative entrepreneurs that they don't have enough time to create content on a regular basis. Well, my guest today is sharing with us how we can create content easily and strategically while saving time. Eden is the blog writer and SEO strategist behind Maven Made Copy. She creates a custom blog strategy for each client that combines personality and SEO to grow their website traffic and attract the right leads. Sponsor of the show: Imagen AI Get 1500 images edited for free at a...
Nov 11, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 231
There have been a lot of great photographers depicted in movies and shows, and today we're looking at some of your favorite fictional photographers. And because I'm a forever student, I'm also looking at what we can learn from these faux-tographers. And follow the show at instagram.com/witt.pod tiktok.com/@wittpod youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents facebook.com/groups/wittpod
Nov 05, 2024•20 min•Season 6Ep. 230
If you've ever hosted a mini session day or launched a new product only to receive crickets and no bookings, this episode is for you. Dolly DeLong shares how you can plan a pre-launch to grab people attention, build hype around your product, and line your audience up for a smoother sale once you do launch. Sponsor of the show: Sofi Get an additional $25 deposited in your account when you open a FREE High Yield Savings Account at allheartphoto.com/sofi Connect with Dolly: Systems and Workflow Mag...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 229
There is a lot of talk these days about a possible upcoming recession, and my guest today leads us through how to prepare your business to withstand a recession, and to thrive right now, today. Danielle Hendon is the founder and owner of 4 Corners CFO, a firm offering financial advisory services to small business owners. Danielle brings the benefit of “big business” financial analysis to entrepreneurs. Now, instead of helping corporations increase share price, Danielle gets to help business owne...
Oct 07, 2024•52 min•Season 5Ep. 228
There are many ways to display your pricing on your website, and while none of them are wrong, some might be wrong for you. This episode is a topic that came up in a recent group coaching call where I break down the 4 common ways to display your prices, the psychology behind each of them, and how you can determine which is right for you and your target clients. Sponsor of the show: Sofi Get an additional $25 deposited when you open a free Sofi High Yield Savings Account at allheartphoto.com/sofi...
Sep 30, 2024•18 min•Season 5Ep. 227
It takes a lot of confidence as a fresh product and brand photographer to pitch yourself to working with brands. This episode will point you toward the steps to build that confidence, craft a great portfolio and pitch yourself to some of your dream clients. My guest, Hayley Fisk, is a beauty and product photographer and a business coach and mentor. Hayley shares her knowledge of how to break into product photography, building your business, and how to pitch to brands you dream of working with. S...
Sep 23, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 226
Social proof is a great way to gain your clients' confidence when they are deciding on who to book. And be featured in publications plays a huge role in social proof. My guest, Meghan Ely has 15 years of experience as a publicist in the wedding industry and has been speaking on this topic on stage for years as well. Sponsor of the show: Imagen AI Get 1500 images edited for free at allheartphoto.com/ai Connect with Meghan instagram.com/ofdconsulting ofdconsulting.com Follow the show: instagram.co...
Sep 16, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 225
Marketing can be a difficult aspect of running a business to really get a grasp on for a lot of creative entrepreneurs, but for Angelica Pompy marketing ain't a problem. Angelica is a photographer and savvy business coach and in this episodes she's sharing tips, strategy and mindset to help you overcome those marketing hurdles. Ep 93 - Create a Safe Space for Boudoir Sponsor of the show: Imagen AI Get 1500 images edited for free at allheartphoto.com/ai Connect with Angelica instagram.com/angelic...
Sep 09, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 224
If you've ever looked at social media or Google ads and felt completely lost as to where to start, this episode is for you. My guest, Signe Simm is the founder of The PACC, a dynamic marketing agency dedicated to helping service providers scale their businesses and build enduring brands. She has over a decade of experience as a business owner, and has developed her expertise in social media and Google ads, leveraging strategic advertising to create meaningful connections and drive impactful conv...
Aug 26, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 223
As creative business owners we can find ourselves with passion for multiple different things. My guest today is working in multiple areas of her passions, as a fashion designer, writer, and now author. And we get some tips and lessons she's learned along the way. Katelyn Pankoke has been on multiple seasons of Project Runway and Project Runway Allstars, she designs bridal gowns with Elaya Vaughn, she writes articles for wedding publishers like Style Me Pretty and Wedding Chicks, AND she's now a ...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 5Ep. 222
