Ep. 40 - Why Coaching Could Be the Game-Changer Your Business Needs
Mastering effective marketing and business skills is often the secret behind a photographer’s success. A great photographer knows how to attract leads, close deals, and build lasting client relationships. Yet, many photographers struggle with the same issues: giving too much to clients who don’t return, feeling lost on how to showcase their work on social media, or battling procrastination and self-doubt. You are not alone if you find yourself overwhelmed with these issues. In this episode of Rhea's one-on-one coaching session with Arelis Solares, she offers guidance on overcoming these challenges to help grow your photography business.
A key takeaway from this episode is the importance of a photography pitch deck. This digital presentation highlights your skills, portfolio, and unique styles. A well-crafted pitch deck is designed to make a strong impression on potential clients, showing them exactly why they should work with you. If you have tried everything but have not seen real progress, this episode is packed with actionable insights to take your photography business to the next level.
Tune in.
What You Will Learn:
- [00:01] Live coaching with Arelis Sorales
- [04:16] Does your problems resonate with Areli’s
- [04:42] How overgiving to her clients negatively has affected her business
- [06:39] Why having photography packages gives boundaries to your business
- [13:17] Why do you need to pitch yourself as a photographer, and how
- [17:54] Do you anticipate what your clients might need?
- [19:13] Why do you need a fixed rate and not a price range for your photography packages
- [24:53] Reasons why people procrastinate and how to handle that
- [27:33] Never compare yourself with other photographers
- [35:58] Handling negative talk from others
- [37:20] Ending show and calls to action
Standout Quotes:
- “The most successful photographers have mastered effective marketing and business.” - Rhea [03:53]
- “When you give your clients a pricing range, they will always end up on the low side always.”- Rhea [19:32]
“As a photographer, never compare yourself with other photographers. Other photographers are not your clients. They do not pay for your services nor pay your bills - Rhea [27:43]
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