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Dangerous Creatives - A Photography and Creative Business Podcast

Kristin Sweeting

If you’re a photographer or creative who is growing your business, you’re in the right place. You’re in the right place if you’re asking questions like: “How do I make money as a photographer?” “How do I scale my creative business?” “How to I price my photography or creative work?” “What types of marketing are most effective?” “How do I work from home part time while making multiple 6-figures?” “How do I transition into a high end luxury market as a photographer or creative?” “What income streams

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01:00:02

141. Attracting Aligned Creative Partners and Going...

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2023/09/25

Multi-passionate creative, Jeffrey Madoff joins Kristin for an insightful conversation about the realities and lessons of entrepreneurship, the importance of relationship building, and what it takes to get started in the industry you really want to be in (spoiler: it doesn’t have to be as hard as you think!) B. Jeffrey Madoff is the founder of Madoff Productions, based in New York City. Jeffrey is considered a storyteller and incisive interviewer. He has used those talents to help position major

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00:55:36

140. From $300 to Her Name to a Multi-Million Dollar...

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2023/09/18

Today, Neillie Butler from Mariée Ami joins Kristin to talk about the evolution of her business, and what it was like to go from $300 in the bank account to running a multi-million dollar wedding planning company with multiple team members. They talk about what business growth really looks like, finding their inner fire, and what it takes to build and sustain a business that delivers every time. Neillie Butler, the Founder of Mariee Ami, has been in the event industry for nearly two decades. Most

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00:41:23

139. Building A Brand That Keeps People Coming Back...

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2023/09/11

On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kristin is joined by Praise McKenna, a brand photographer and coach based in San Francisco. They chat all things branding, core values, and how to create a personal and professional brand that keeps people coming back for more. Praise Santos McKenna is the founder of the branding studio ComePlum and has a love for puns, pretty things, and people. She lives in San Francisco where she photographs female entrepreneurs and coaches them on how to

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00:51:31

138. Serving Your Clients Well Through an Intentional...

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2023/09/04

On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Brittany from Brittany Elise Photography joins Kristin as they talk about how to transform your business through service-driven client experiences, in-person sales, building a team, beating income caps, and making real connections with your clients. Brittany Elise is pioneering the full-service photographer movement teaching photographers how to implement services and finished products to build a million-dollar business that not only serves their

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00:46:12

137. My Event Planning Business is Eating Up All My...

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2023/08/28

Kassi has a booming wedding planning and bespoke bar service business but wants to make more while working less so she can spend more time with her family as her business thrives. On this episode of Dangerous Creatives, Kristin does a live coaching call to help Kassi figure out how to grow into and with her business. They talk about boosting profit margins, unexpected maternity leaves, and increasing take-home salaries. Kassi French is a full-time event designer/planner and mom. As the owner of All

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00:57:01

136. Facing Fear as a Documentary Photographer with...

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2023/08/21

Today, academic turned photographer and podcast host Bobbi Barbarich joins us on the Dangerous Creatives Podcast. Together, Kristin and Bobbi explore the impact of gratitude, how to stop numbing and start experiencing life more fully, and the gift of staying curious. Bobbi has dedicated herself to storytelling and helping others nurture their confidence by facing their fears safely. She shares her journey of finding her own path after uprooting her life, leaving a high-paying “safe” job, becoming a

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00:55:48

135. Is Back to School Feeling Chaotic? Getting...

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2023/08/14

Struggling to find the balance between flow and structure in your creative business? Spending too much time on menial tasks that you can't invest in growing your business? In this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin talks to Jen Madigan of Jen Madigan Creative and together they dig into the ways that systems, outsourcing, and automation can provide the structure and space you need to pour into the parts of your business you truly love. They give you easy, actionable ideas that

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01:09:00

134. Thriving in the Luxury Wedding Industry with...

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2023/08/07

Educate | Empower | Encourage Learning Library - Sign up HERE! What is luxury? Can we be ourselves and still thrive in the luxury wedding industry? In this episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kristin, Julie Bunkley and Courtney Wolf from Invision Events dive into that exact question. They chat about creating luxury in your brand based on your values, understanding your client, and how embracing who you are is your golden ticket to thriving and succeeding as a creative entrepreneur. Our

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00:13:59

133. Summer Update and Trusting Creative Flow

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2023/07/31

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00:21:35

132. Improve Your Website and Book More Clients with...

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2023/07/03

On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, we did a podcast swap with our friend and photographer/educator Ingvild Kolnes. Ingvild is based in Norway and shares her expertise on how to improve your website so it's working for you! She shares her story of the tweaks she's made to her own site in order to continuously bring in inquiries even when she's on vacation, as well as tons of practical tips you can implement right now to help improve your own website. Enjoy the

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00:30:18

131. Crush people pleasing in your business and build...

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2023/06/26

On this episode of The Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin chats with Ashley Blair, a TN based wedding and boudoir photographer. Ashley shares her journey of starting her business and rebuilding it in a more intentional way based on her core values, and how she ensures that she is working with the most aligned clients, including some questions she asks to determine if a potential client is a good fit for her. Ashley also opens up about her fear of failure and how she is constantly working to

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00:31:24

130. 10 Revenue Streams for Photographers

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2023/06/19

Are you feeling nervous or overwhelmed about how you’ll survive the winter months of your business? In this episode, Kristin highlights 10 different ways to add revenue on top of your main income source. Having experienced income insecurity over the years, Kristin has created stability in her life and business by getting creative, learning new skills, and creating multiple streams of income. In seasonal businesses, like photography, creating many pathways to support the life and business you want to

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00:45:30

129. I've Put So Much Time Into Building My...

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2023/06/12

On today’s episode, Kristin does a live coaching call with a wedding photographer who has found wonderful success in the luxury market but feels a disconnect between her work and her passion. Ariel is a wedding photographer, mom, travel enthusiast, expert accountability partner, and friend who is ready to incorporate more of her passions into her work but feels as though she’s not enough of an expert to start offering certain services. Kristin helps Ariel stop overthinking, move past perceived

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00:41:12

128. Social Proof vs. Social Doubt with Carolina Guzik

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2023/06/05

In this episode of Dangerous Creatives, Miami wedding and family photographer Carolina Guzik joins Kristin to discuss actionable steps for boosting social proof and building trust with potential clients. Carolina shares expert tips on utilizing reviews, blogs, and features to eliminate social doubt and showcase your brand in a positive light. Listeners will learn the importance of perception and how to link to past features, as well as the benefits of asking for reviews and periodically assessing

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00:52:11

127. Could a marketing funnel help boost your...

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2023/05/29

On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Nate Grahek joins us to talk about all digital things marketing. Nate is the CEO of Sticky - a marketing company designed to help photographers book more clients. One of the hardest parts about growing a photography business is reaching and booking more clients. Some of the topics discussed include: the importance of clear and simplistic websites, call to action steps, turning traffic into leads, and the psychology behind potential clients

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01:03:42

126. Marketing is Non Existent and My Clients Only...

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2023/05/22

On today's episode Kristin is doing another live coaching call with a photographer who is looking to raise her prices. Katie is a portrait and family photographer located right outside of Atlanta who does photography on the side in addition to her full time job working in advertising sales. She has been in business for 12 years and has been hesitant to raise her prices with repeating past clients. Much of this hesitation comes from personal fear of asking for more money, which many of us

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00:27:04

125. Creative Business Success Timeline: From...

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2023/05/15

Do you feel like you're stuck in the "matrix" and want to reclaim your time and pursue work that you're truly passionate about? In this episode, we'll explore the five stages of creative business success, from starting a side hustle to sustained freedom and flexibility. Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your business to the next level, this episode is for you! Stage 1: Start Up and Side Hustle Success In this stage, you're testing out your business

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01:26:34

124. I Want To Increase My Revenue As A Wedding...

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2023/05/08

Today's podcast features a new segment where we will be sharing live coaching calls with our community! This episode features fellow photographer, Allison Lee, as Kristin coaches her through raising her prices. Allison is located in a small rural town on the border of Canada and she averages 26 weddings per year. Her goal is to raise her prices and take on less weddings to meet her financial goal per year while also having a better work/life balance. Family and quality time spent with her

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00:53:24

123. Pursuing Multiple Passions with Joy and...

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2023/05/01

Brooke Schultz joins Kristin on this episode to talk about one of Kristin's favorite topics which is multi-passionate creatives. Brooke defines herself as a multi-passionate creative person who is currently a family photographer, educator, musical writer, painter, magazine creator, and mother. As creatives we sometimes feel the societal push to stick to one creative niche without ever branching out or dabbling in other creative avenues. Brooke and Kristin chat about the benefits of being

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00:24:13

122. What's it really like to lead a styled shoot at...

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2023/04/24

Have you ever wondered what it's like to host, produce, or sell tickets to a photoshoot for a workshop or photography conference? We're back from one of our favorite conferences and we're sharing some of the behind the scenes and what to prepare for if you're ever wanting to host or produce your own ticketed styled shoot or event! Join our online course and business coaching community Danger School here. Connect with Kristin: ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram @⁠kristinsweeting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Danger School

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