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Lucy Dumas of www.lucidumas.com was interviewed for episode 253 of the podcast and in her introduction then, I mentioned that she'd made a full time living as a photographer for the last 35 years. She specializes in family portrait photography and has maintained a 6-figure turnover since 1983!
Her family portrait photography sales are usually between $2500 and $8000 and she's had some $12,000 during the year. Luci is also a photography business coach and is active inside the PhotoBizX members FB Group.
In this episode, Luci shares her strategies on how to make larger wall portrait sales in your photography business.
Here’s some more of what we cover in the interview:
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What is your big takeaway?
Following this interview, I’d love to know if you're taking anything away from what Luci shared. Is there something you heard that excited or motivated you to the point where you thought, yeah, I'm going to do that! If so, let me know by leaving your thoughts in the comments below, let me know what your takeaways were, what you plan to implement in your business as a result of what you heard in today's episode.
The heart of all of this is my passion for beautiful big art pieces I get to enjoy briefly and then know that they are in client's homes. – Luci Dumas
If you have any questions that I missed, a specific question you’d like to ask Luci or if you just want to say thanks for coming on the show, feel free to add them in the comments area below.
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★★★★★ In Stitcher by Ariel Cannon who shoots Los Angeles Newborn Photography in the USA on May 23, 2019
I've listened to a lot of photography/business podcasts and this is the most useful one I've found by far!
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Evergreen Facebook Ad Funnels Course (Version 2) – starts TOMORROW
If you've only been using Facebook ads to give away free shoots or offer big discounts to attract photography clients – you're missing out on the real power of social media advertising!
In this course, which will be presented live, I'll show you how to set up an evergreen lead generation funnel utilizing Facebook Ads and email. Use this strategy to build authority and likability while establishing you and your brand as the go-to photographer in your area. There's no need to give away free shoots or discounted sessions with this strategy – unless you want to.
The second round of live training on how to create an evergreen Facebook Ad funnel for your photography business kicks off tomorrow and each of the four sessions will be recorded and made available to all course members, shortly after the live class.
Dates: May 28th, June 6th, June 12th and June 19th at 8am (Australian Eastern Time).
I'll cover FB ads as a strategy, not just a tactic and bringing it all together with your email marketing, branding and retargeting.
Also – I'll share a couple of more advanced strategies on audience building. One is a little ‘Gray' in its approach and not something I'll share on an open forum.
Cost is USD$137 for the 4 weeks – including access to the member's FB Group for course participants.
Recordings will be available but the classes will be delivered live.
Q&A for participants every step of the way with examples and full tutorials on setting up audiences and making all this work in your business.
Registrations are now open here: https://photobizx.com/funnel
I really can’t recommend this course enough. I am in marketing and thought I might get one or two things out of this course, but I was blown away. One lesson in particular is worth the cost of the entire course! If you want to advertise on social media, I think the process you set up in this course is an ABSOLUTE fundamental! – Aleisha Hey
If you've attended the 1st course, yes, you will have access to this course too. PLUS, course members will have FREE access to any future iterations of the Fb Ad Funnels Course.
Links to people, places and things mentioned in this episode:
Luci Dumas Coaching Website with link to “10 Big Ideas for Marketing High Dollar Portrait and Wedding Photography in the Real World”
Luci Dumas Insight Training for Photographers on Facebook
Luci Dumas Insight Training for Photographers Facebook Group
Episode 253: Luci Dumas – Working with Community Groups to Rapidly Grow Your Photography Client List
Episode 072: Steve Saporito – Shoot Your Way and Keep Your Clients Happy
Evergreen Facebook Ad Funnels for photographers course
Thank you!
Thanks again for listening and big thanks to Luci for sharing her thoughts on attracting and connecting with our perfect photography clients and going on to make large wall portrait sales by utilising pre-shoot consultations and strategic sales tactics to allow her clients to go big and spend more on their wall portraits.
I really believe it is great to re-invent our lives and be open to new things and stay fresh. – Luci Dumas
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That’s it for me this week, hope everything is going well for you in life and business!
Thanks and speak soon
Andrew
