Take It Personally

In this episode, Laura Pulliam joins us again. Laura is the owner of Simple Vintage Photography in North Houston. This conversation with Laura focuses on the ways that she has grown throughout the course of her being in Rebrand and how she's combined skills and strategy to create a business she loves.

We discuss her initial struggles with imposter syndrome, the transformations she experienced in her business, and her impressive leap in charging for her services (from $375 sessions to an $1875 VIP day!). Laura also talks about how selling brand photography can feel natural, as well as how she's navigated certain client situations recently. Tune in to hear about Laura's growth and other insights about building your brand photography business.

02:04 Laura's Journey and Mindset Transformation

02:50 The Rebrand Program: Building Confidence and Skills

03:36 Laura's Experience and Wins

07:57 The Importance of Authentic Selling

10:28 Navigating Client Inquiries and Staying True to Your Brand

19:06 Mindset Shifts and Business Integrity

22:26 Resentment around Business and Clients

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In this episode, I sit down with my friend and Rebrand student, Catie, a seasoned brand photographer from Dallas, Texas. She shares how she leveled up her business to attract higher-paying clients and book larger projects.

We dive into the importance of creating a signature session, setting effective pricing strategies, and building the confidence to communicate your value. Catie also opens up about her experience in my Rebrand group coaching program and how it helped her refine her packages, improve her marketing, and increase her bookings for high-end clients. 

01:55 The Journey to Higher-Priced Sessions

02:56 Creating Your Signature Session

04:15 Catie's Experience and Insights

05:13 The Importance of Investing in Yourself

10:09 Navigating Client Expectations

14:35 The Value of Coaching and Community

22:05 Catie's thoughts on Rebrand

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Today's episode features a conversation with my Rebrand student, Jill Neil! We're diving into not just her experience inside Rebrand but also the incredible personal rebrand she’s undergone over the past year.

It’s been amazing to watch her transformation, going from offering a mix of photography services to confidently positioning herself as a brand photographer. And the results speak for themselves! Jill has quadrupled her income, crediting both the strategy she gained inside Rebrand and the power of her rebrand in elevating her online presence.

She has truly led by example, showing her own clients what it means to build a strong personal brand.

Tune in as Jill shares her journey, the impact of getting her own brand photos done, and how she gained clarity in her marketing.

Episode highlights:

01:06 Jill's Rebrand Journey

03:43 Jill's Background and Business Evolution

06:14 Challenges and Realizations in Niching Down

09:15 The Impact of Personal Branding

15:34 Marketing Strategies and the Booked Out Challenge

24:15 Final Thoughts and Rebrand Program Insights

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In this episode of Take It Personally, I'm thrilled to interview my friend and student, Malwina Aviles. Malwina shares her journey from being a therapist to pursuing full-time brand photography after joining my group program, Rebrand.

The discussion covers overcoming common challenges like pricing and client communication, the importance of a signature session, and the benefits of investing in personal branding. Malwina also shares her strategies for rapid growth, including effective content creation, personalised client experience, and maintaining professionalism. Listen in to learn how to build a successful photography business and attract dream clients.

04:22 Malwina's Journey and Wins

08:52 The Importance of Personal Branding

10:22 Rebrand Program Insights

15:49 Building Trust and Professionalism

24:14 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

28:02 Conclusion and Call to Action

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