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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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61:02

Committed or Interested with Heather Lahtinen

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2020/12/15

044 - This week, I welcome back my business-bestie and fellow Hair of the Dog coach, Heather Lahtinen. As always when Heather's on the podcast, it's a lively episode that encourages you to ask yourself big questions. This time we're talking about what determines whether or not you'll succeed as a pet photographer—no big deal, right? 😉 What To Listen For: The enormous difference between being interested and being committedWhy you should factor hedonic adaptation into your

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Website Copy for the Win with Kim Wishcamper

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2020/12/08

043 - Here's something they don't teach you in school: how to write a compelling, high-converting website for your business. And without that critical copywriting know-how, trying to conjure up words for your website can cause your brain to melt. It's painful. In this week's episode, I chat with fellow pet photographer and copywriter for the pet industry Kim Wishcamper. She shares some essential ingredients for an effective website, and gives us real-world examples of what to

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Secrets of Success with Kaylee Greer

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2020/12/01

042 - You've seen her as the 'Pupparazzi' on Nat Geo WILD. You've drooled over her signature, sapphire-sky pet portraits. Your coffee table might even be adorned with her brand-new book, Dogtography. And now it's time to buckle up, because this week's episode features a mile-a-minute conversation with my dear friend, the inimitable Kaylee Greer. You'll hear all about her journey from self-described lost soul to (my words here!) pet photography's ultimate rock

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36:06

Finding Success in a Town of 800 People with Courtney...

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2020/11/24

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Inquiries that convert with our Elevate Coaches

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2020/11/17

040 - If you've been around Hair of the Dog for a while, you've probably heard me beat the drum for leads and sales. Leads and sales. The most critical things you can focus on in your business! But...how do you actually move a prospect from the "lead" column to a done-deal sale? Successfully navigating the inquiry process is the first big step. This week, you'll hear back-to-back conversations with Elevate coaches Kim Hartz and Marika Moffitt, on bridging that gap between

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44:46

Real Talk about Starting a Business with Natalia...

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2020/11/10

039 - In 2018, Brazilian-born pet photographer Natália Brochini was preparing to start her business when she was beset by health problems. Fast-forward to her recovery the following year, when the opportunity arose to travel abroad for seven months. When Natália landed back home in Houston this March, she was finally ready to get her photography business up and running. And then...COVID. In this episode, I chat with Natália about her skill-building travel project, the about-to-launch jitters that

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44:05

Moving to a New Market with Allison Shamrell

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2020/11/03

038 - Once you've established your pet photography business, the idea of starting over in a new market can be daunting. But fear not, mobile photogs: It's not as tough as you might imagine! In this episode, I talk with Allison Shamrell about her cross-country move to San Diego, and what went into establishing herself as one of the city's most successful photographers. We also discuss the ins and outs of finding studio space for your business, including the one question you must ask

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53:16

Morning Routines, for Better or Worse with Heather...

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2020/10/27

037 - If you’re familiar with this podcast, it won’t surprise you to learn that regular guest—and force of nature—Heather Lahtinen accomplishes more before 8am than many of us do all day. This week, Heather joins me to talk all about morning and evening routines: why we should create and stick to them, the huge benefits of doing so, and how to make it feel e-a-s-y. Aaaand you’ll hear me commit to busting my worst morning habit—maybe it's one you can relate to?? What To Listen For: What it

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From just starting out to celebrating 10 years in...

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2020/10/20

036 - In the spirit of our current open enrollment window for the Hair of the Dog Academy, this week I take you behind the scenes to share the "tail" of two photographers. You'll eavesdrop on some recent one-on-one laser coaching sessions, an Academy resource for helping members work through any business issue that they're wrestling with. Listen in on my conversations with a new Academy member overwhelmed by a long things-to-do list to get her biz up and running, and another pet

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35:15

What you REALLY need to get started in business

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2020/10/13

035 - Feel like you need to learn alllll the things before you can start your business? Like you need every single duck lined up in an orderly row before you can hang your shingle? Well, my friend, this episode's for you. Today I'm stripping things down to the bare minimum. Cutting away all the nice-to-haves and this-can-come-laters. Listen to find out exactly what you need—and what you don't—to get started with your pet photography business. What To Listen For: Important things to

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53:26

From Branding to Partnering with Holly Montgomery

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2020/10/06

034 - Calgary pet photographer Holly Montgomery gets bored easily. And she'd rather spend time alone than chatting with clients. But despite what could be considered two liabilities, Holly's managed to create a wildly successful pet photography business. She also owns two retail pet supply stores under her umbrella brand. In this week's episode, Holly offers advice on creating magnetic branding to attract your ideal clients, and also shares some insights on how photographers can build

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Community over Competition with Holly Cook and Marika...

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2020/09/29

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Squashing Imposter Syndrome with Heather Lahtinen

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2020/09/22

032 - Buckle up, listeners! This week I welcome back my dear friend Heather Lahtinen, personal-development badass and coach inside Hair of the Dog's Elevate program. Today Heather and I talk about an affliction common to so many pet photographers: Imposter Syndrome. Find out exactly what it is, why it arises, and learn 10 powerful strategies for overcoming this limiting set of beliefs. What To Listen For: Why you need to say "yes" to opportunities before you're readyThe sneaky

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44:10

Easy Accounting with Candus Kampfer

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2020/09/15

031 - Do you, dear pet photographer, get that panic-stricken look when the subject of accounting comes up? Does your bookkeeping process involve stuffing receipts into a battered shoebox? If so, this high-energy episode is for you! QuickBooks specialist Candus Kampfer joins me in this week's episode to take the fear out of finances, and to show you why you really, really want to get a handle on your books. We nerd out over numbers and give you the info you need to get started—or to refine your

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48:38

Find your style with Alicja Zmysłowska

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2020/09/08

030 - Looking at Alicja Zmysłowska's soft, otherworldly pet portraits, you'd never guess that her signature style was born from a lack of transportation. This week, Alicja joins me to talk about artistic influences, the power of personal projects, and how she parlayed her early limitations into the 2020 Portrait of the Year in the Pet Photographers Club awards. It's a must-listen episode! What To Listen For: How so-called limitations can help develop your style, and your skillsTwo

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Unique Handcrafted Products with Mandi Pratt

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2020/09/01

029 - When it comes to creating artwork from our pet photography, most of us think of the usual suspects: Framed prints. Gallery-wrapped canvases. Metal prints. Acrylics. But if we think outside the box and look around, there's a world of possibility out there. This week's guest, Mandi Pratt of Greyboy Pet Portraits, shares her process for creating stunning etched prints from photographic images. After listening to my conversation with Mandi, you'll start thinking about your suite of

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Taking Imperfect Action with Kim Hoshal

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2020/08/25

028 - What does dancing professionally for Disney World have in common with building a pet photography business? Besides a willingness to get sweaty and a need to stay limber, obviously? Both roles can lend themselves to the pressure of perfectionism, a feeling that Portland performer-turned-photographer Kim Hoshal is all too familiar with. Just a few years into her pet photography business, Kim has figured out that taking imperfect action is the key to steady growth and progress. We chat about what

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Back to Basics with Haron Haghuis

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2020/08/18

027 - Haron Haghius's twenty years of Photoshop experience comes in handy for creating his signature dramatic pet portraits. But according to the Dutch photographer, relying on post-production is a crutch that often holds back beginners. In this episode, we discuss the importance of mastering basic shooting skills, of taking charge with clients, and why his image reveals contain as few as five photographs. What To Listen For: The curious inverse relationship between price and client complaintsA

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Third Career is a Charm with Carol Moorhead

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2020/08/11

026 - Working in the construction industry never felt like a calling for Carol Moorhead, but it did offer a sense of security during her child-rearing decades. With those years finally behind her, Carol parlayed a lifelong photography hobby into an inspired new career—and then moved across the country to start over yet again! In this week's episode, Carol shares the wisdom she's learned along the way, and offers her advice for other creative types contemplating a career change. What To

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25:35

Here Comes the Cheap Competition

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2020/08/04

025 - Can you see them? There in the distance, silhouetted against the setting sun, cresting the hill of Economic Recession with cameras in hand? Yup, friends, it's all but inevitable. In times like these, armies of cheap photographers march into the marketplace, imagining our line of work as an easy way to make a quick buck. Are they wrong? Eh, maybe not...there's a demand for most every level of service. And if you want to run yourself ragged doing high-volume/low-cost photography, you

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