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Flourish Academy Podcast

Heather Lahtinen

Podcast Ep 387 - Free/Charity Sessions, Model Calls and The Bait and Switch

NOV 11, 202528 MIN
Flourish Academy Podcast

Podcast Ep 387 - Free/Charity Sessions, Model Calls and The Bait and Switch

NOV 11, 202528 MIN

Description

In this episode of the Flourish Academy Podcast, Heather Lahtinen and Nicole Begley uncover the sneaky thought that might be sabotaging your photography sales — the fear of being "shady" or doing a bait and switch when offering paid upgrades after free or charitable sessions. They share how to shift from guilt and hesitation to confidence and service so you can sell ethically, easily, and profitably.

Key Takeaways:

  • The "bait and switch" fear is killing your conversions.
  • Transparency and communication create trust, not pressure.
  • Clean, confident thinking drives higher sales.
  • Selling from service is never manipulative.
  • Your mindset determines your results — not your pricing.

How to Support the Podcast:

  • Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, share, and leave a review.
  • If you like the content, please share with your friends by posting on social media so that we can reach and impact more people.

Join our next free coaching workshop: www.getcoachedbyheather.com

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