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Freedom Focus Photography

Welcome to the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast, the essential audio hub for portrait photographers eager to launch and elevate their businesses to achieve their ideal version of success.Hosted by Nicole Begley, a former zoological animal trainer turned accomplished family and then pet/equine photographer, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming your photographic passion into a thriving business.Since making the leap into photography in 2010 and quickly scaling her business to six

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41:38

Paying Clients in One Week with Heather Lahtinen

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2022/08/09

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Working through Fear with Heather Lahtinen

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2022/08/02

155 - This week's episode was an especially fun one to record, because my guest—the incomparable Heather Lahtinen—was sitting right by my side, a literal guest for the week here in North Carolina. And somewhere during the course of our work conversations in the office, on the boat and over Charlotte's best shrimp and grits, I confessed to a longstanding fear that left Heather shocked. So of course we had to record a podcast episode as she helped me unpack things! What To Listen

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42:41

The Power of Book Now with J.Nichole Smith

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2022/07/26

154 - J. Nichole Smith is allergic to waiting. A busy brand consultant, marketer and mom, Nic doesn't have the time or the patience for businesses that take days to get back to her. And, she says, neither do the potential clients who reach out about your photography services. This week Nic and I discuss the single most important change you can make to your booking process—and why so many pet photographers are resistant to doing it. What To Listen For:How you're inadvertently killing your

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52:10

A Horse A Day with Karinda Kinsler

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2022/07/19

153 - Karinda Kinsler might be the first pet photographer I've met who started her career photographing…cows. This week she shares her backstory, along with the epic project that launched her equine photography brand. We also talk pricing, mental obstacles to making money, and why you should bare it all for the camera. 😬 What To Listen For:The urge you need to fight while building your businessWhat Karinda's clients feel before they hear her pricingWhy she resisted taking credit cards

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47:06

Childhood Shoes and Money Mindset with Denise...

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2022/07/12

152 - If Denise Duffield-Thomas took out a billboard, I suspect she'd paint it with this message in G-I-A-N-T letters: You're allowed to make money doing what you love! Denise, a money-mindset mentor based in Australia, joined me to explore how our stories around money are formed, and how they impact our businesses—sometimes many decades later. If you're struggling to reconcile having a fun career with having a lucrative career, this episode's for you. What To Listen For:Why

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Building a LUXE business with Megan DiPiero

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2022/07/05

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Behind the Barka Doors with Kaylee Greer and...

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2022/06/28

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Getting to 6-figures with Kristen Murray

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2022/06/21

149 - Longtime listeners might remember a June 2020 interview with Kristen Murray, celebrating giving her two weeks' notice to be a full-time pet photographer. Two years later, I caught back up with Kristen to see how things are going. The short answer? Things are awesome! Last year she hit six figures, making more and working less than back in her 9-to-5 life. Find out how in this week's episode! What To Listen For:How Kristen reached a critical mass of awareness in her marketThe

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58:03

Productivity Hacks with Heather Lahtinen

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2022/06/14

148 - Can you believe it's been three months since I had Heather Lahtinen on the podcast? This week we make up for lost time with an episode stuffed full of productivity hacks. You'll hear about click-saving automations, what Heather's buying in bulk on Amazon, and the insane editing goal she sets for herself. What To Listen For:What the IBTF model is, and how it can help youMy personal brand of self-sabotage (we all have one!)How Heather reaches productivity-ninja status Why you

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63:08

Scaling to 200 Sessions a Month with Erin Bonilla

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2022/06/07

147 - With two photographers for parents, Erin Bonilla learned early in life how to work a camera. And while her photography skills are plenty impressive, they're not what's behind the stratospheric success of Bonilla Pet Studio.Here's how jaw-dropping Erin's growth has been: She no longer shoots or sells her own work, yet consistently has six-figure months. Find out how this week, as we nerd out over knowing your numbers, hiring help, building scalable systems and managing your

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57:50

Charge your Worth with Emily Aarons

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2022/05/31

146 - As the self-proclaimed Discount Queen, energy healer Emily Aarons was perpetually broke. Constant fights with her husband about a lack of financial contribution, combined with a new kiddo to support, led Emily to finally shift her business model—terrifying though it was. But learning to "do it scared" put Emily in a position to support other female CEOs going through the same financial struggles and mental money-blocks. This week, we discuss what it means to put on your blinders and

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Why Commercial Photography May Not be for You with J....

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2022/05/24

145 - For many of us, seeing our photography on a dog-food bag or in a Ruffwear catalog would be a dream come true. If the enormous ego boost wasn't satisfying enough, how 'bout that high-dollar payday?! Not so fast, compadre. This week, J. Nichole Smith and I deliver some real talk on the world of commercial animal photography—and why it might not be for you. Or maybe it is! Find out what qualities make for a successful commercial photographer, and if it's something you want to,

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Let's Photograph a Moose with Jesse Villemaire

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2022/05/17

144 - Seasoned pet photographers know that one of the keys to a successful shoot is patience. Canadian wildlife photographer Jesse Villamaire has it in spades, and it's coming in handy as he and his fiancée Susan expand their successful Follow Me North brand to include the pet genre. Join me this week as Jesse shares his approach to photography, connecting with pet owners, and staying focused on serving. What To Listen For:The keys to capturing memorable wildlife shotsHow Jesse responsibly

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Finding your Purpose with Marika Moffitt

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2022/05/10

143 - Longtime listeners will remember Seattle photographer Marika Moffitt from her earlier appearances on the podcast, under the brand Dirtie Dog Photography. A series of personal events in the past year rocked Marika's world, prompting her to rethink her reasons for being in business. Follow along this week as Marika talks about the birth of Soul Dog Creative, the new brand that reflects her deeper purpose. We also chat about the journey from part-time to full-time photographer, connecting

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45:47

Let's Make Instagram Fun with Rachel Doran

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2022/05/03

142 - If Instagram's current "best practices"—post every single day, and make it a Reel!—make you want to drop-kick your phone off a tall bridge, take heart. Rachel Doran of Tell Your Tails is on the podcast this week to help you find the fun in using Instagram to grow your business.Rachel specializes in content marketing for pet businesses, and knows the importance of consistently showing up for your audience. But she's also here to remind us that consistent can take many

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Expanding your Marketing with Graham Crichton

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2022/04/26

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Managing Life and Business with Kim Hartz

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2022/04/19

140 - Chances are, you have a lot on your plate. Maybe you're running a business, or working in a full-time job. You might be parenting small humans or be the primary caretaker of pets. Or maybe—bless you, dear listener—you're doing all of the above.So how do you keep all those balls in the air, without losing track of things or feeling overwhelmed? That's what my conversation is about this week with Kim Hartz, photographer extraordinaire, Academy and Elevate coach, wife and busy

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45:34

The Trifecta of Legal Protection with Rachel Brenke

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2022/04/12

139 - This I know to be true: It costs more (and hurts more) to deal with legal problems in your business than to prevent them from occurring in the first place. That's why Rachel Brenke of TheLawTog encourages you to get your legal pups in a row as soon as possible. This week, Rachel shares the elements you need in place to cover your bases. We discuss a few what-if scenarios, grumble about insurance companies, and explore the psychology of client confidence. What To Listen For:The 3

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Happily Ever Photo with Bonnie Sindeler

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2022/04/07

138 - You know you get them, those annoying spam emails asking you to join different lists that are supposedly free - but then only remain free long enough to get you signed up and then they change to a paid model. Well, this isn't it. I'll admit I was skeptical at first but after talking to Bonnie I realized that this is not like all of the other 'start free then charge' listing sites. She's a photographer herself and is building a platform that will serve other

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60:01

The Secrets to Business Success with Jeff Brown

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2022/04/05

137 - Jeff Brown may have the most unique photographer origin story I've heard yet. And while he's made his share of goofs—like forgetting to load the film while photographing Prince Phillip—these days, he puts his hard-won business knowledge to work as The Photographers' Mentor. Join me this week to hear what Jeff learned while building multiple 6-figure photography businesses, and how you can find similar success. What To Listen For:Why focusing on financial goals is a mistakeWhat

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