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What’s the PhotoBizX Podcast all about?
Join me, as I interview successful photographers from around the world to uncover the facts about running wedding, portrait, pet and headshot photography businesses for profit. You’ll hear photographers share more than you’ve ever heard them share before.
Photographers including Jonas Peterson, Fer Juaristi, Sue Bryce, Ryan Brenizer, Peter Hurley, Gabe McClintock, Luisa Dunn, Ana Brandt, Nordica Photography, Jerry Ghionis, Ben Chrisman, Amy and Jordan, Two Mann Studios plus tons more.
Photographers reveal exactly what they do in their business and how they do it. This is your perfect chance to learn what you don’t already know, to shortcut your road to success and save you heartache from some of the tough lessons ahead.
Learn what’s working right now – from Facebook and Instagram Ads, Google Ads, SEO, pricing, customer service, referrals, third-party marketing, messenger bots to bridal expos, networking and referrals.
Discover the exact way to market, advertise and promote to attract wedding, portrait, pet and headshot clients every day. Learn pricing, sales techniques, to add on, up-sell or not, what to do when the phone rings and what the experts do when it doesn’t.
It’s not only photographers! Other guests include leaders in the fields of social media, on and offline marketing, advertising, branding, accounting – all offering real advice aimed squarely at being a successful photographer.
678: Marcin Rafalowicz – How to Build a Custom ChatGPT for Your Photography Business
Most photographers are using AI for culling, editing or the occasional social post. Marcin Rafalowicz believes they’re barely scratching the surface. In this interview, he explains how to build a custom ChatGPT trained on your voice, your business, your pricing, your clients and the work you want to be known for. The result is less generic content, faster marketing and an AI tool that becomes more useful the more you refine it. Marcin also shares how custom GPTs, website chatbots and voice-powered AI could change the way photographers create content, answer enquiries and run their businesses.
677: Mycah Bain – Building a Team, Buying Back Your Time and Growing to $340K
If you've ever wondered what it would take to build a photography business that keeps growing without you photographing every session, this episode is for you. Mycah Bain has spent the past 15 years building a studio that's now generating around $340,000 a year across weddings, branding and portrait photography, supported by a team of photographers and virtual assistants. In this interview, Mycah shares how she made the transition from solo photographer to business owner, the systems she's put in place to keep clients happy while her team does the shooting, how she hires and manages photographers and VAs, and why letting go of control has been the key to creating more freedom. We also dive into money mindset, leadership, outsourcing, client experience, building a premium brand, and the practical lessons she's learned while growing a business that's on track for the million-dollar mark.
676: Joanna Kilgore – How to Build a Photography Business Anywhere
Joanna Kilgore of Jolee Art & Photography has rebuilt her portrait photography business from scratch in multiple new locations — and managed to become known fast each time. In this interview, Joanna shares how she adapted when organic social media stopped working, why networking became her biggest marketing advantage, and how everyday conversations in shops, cafés and local businesses have led to real photography bookings. She also shares how she thinks about showing the work she wants to sell, creating luxury portrait experiences, booking a French castle for destination sessions, balancing digital files with products, and managing business, family and creativity while living with ADHD. For photographers wondering how to stand out in a crowded market, rebuild after a move, or think bigger about what a portrait business can become, this is a conversation full of practical insight and bold ideas.
675: Kim Jongen – Turning Viral Dog Photos Into Wall Art, Stock Sales and Coaching
Kim Jongen of Mother Puppers Studio is back on the podcast two years after first sharing how she became one of the most recognisable dog photographers in the Netherlands. In this follow-up interview, Kim shares what has changed since the early days of viral attention, media coverage and being booked out. She talks about reducing the number of clients she photographs each week, raising her prices, selling more wall art, outsourcing editing, moving into a professional studio and creating new income streams through stock image sales and coaching. What stands out is how Kim has shifted from simply being busy to building a photography business that feels more sustainable, profitable and enjoyable to run.
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What if you were given a roadmap to quit your day job and do what you love? Or some direction on how you can raise your kids, find structure, book more than free sessions and create a real photography business. A business with consistent income, a marketing plan, a profitable price list and real, paying clients.
Sounds pretty awesome. And honestly, you can do this.
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I want to go on and on about the people in this group, the resources, and the material Andrew covers, but I will stop! Honestly, if this goes up as a review, and you read only one line, read this one! Andrew is probably the most influential person I have ever met in regards to my business.
James WhiteAndrew Hellmich goes above and beyond, time and again, to ask the business questions that we all wish we could ask. This podcast is full of actionable advice from all sorts of working photographers. The corresponding FB group is one of the best groups I am involved with.
Alison Lapczuk from CanadaI have launched my first Facebook ad and it still has 3 days to go. I live in a rural part of New Zealand’s south island so my reach is not huge but having said that, I have people wanting to drive for 4 hours to come and see me. It’s incredible.
Natasha ChadwickAlready in a month’s time since implementing ideas from PhotoBizX I have generated more bookings and more revenue than I have in months. This moth may truly be my best business month since I started over 3 years ago!
April SovaI absolutely love this community! I have never seen a group that proactively builds each other’s businesses.
Duane BorbaSeriously the best photography business podcast out there. If you want to improve your business this is the podcast for you… If you run a Photography business you need to be listening to the photoBizX podcast!
Trey WickYour podcast is the most impressive thing I’ve come across on the internet. It’s completely blown me away. I may not have to quit photography anymore because of the stress. Totally best thing I’ve done is sign up for the premium membership.