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Allie Siarto of www.alliesiarto.com is immersed in the business and marketing side of photography! With a background in Public Relations, she is now a wedding, portrait, branding and lifestyle photographer from East Lansing, Michigan where she runs a multi photographer studio.
From what I can see, Allie is all about selling products and wall-art to her clients which feature heavily on her beautiful website and Instagram account.
She is also the host of the Photo Field Notes Podcast where she focuses on business growth by interviewing other successful photographers.
She's a leader in The Rising Tide Society – a group that brings local creative entrepreneurs together to promote community over competition.
In this episode, Allie goes into detail about how she sells so much wall art and has built a profitable, successful business as a result – in addition to having a wonderful work, life balance.
Here’s some more of what we cover in the interview:
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For every time something happens with clients where a client might be a little unhappy or things go a little bit wrong, instead of dwelling on it I just use it as learning opportunity and I use it to improve my business. – Allie Siarto
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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 Allie 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.
If you have any questions that I missed, a specific question you’d like to ask Allie or if you just want to say thanks for coming on the show, feel free to add them in the comments area below.
iTunes Reviews and Shout-outs
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Having been in business for over a decade, stepped away for a couple years and re-entering and opening up new brands and markets for my work, Andrew and the entire PhotoBizX experience has been unique and a priceless investment.
Very well worth the money, this is going to only get better and help provide a community to help advance our business!
Thanks Andrew.
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I’ve been a listener for a couple of months now and finally upgraded to the membership site. I was hesitant at first, but not because of cost, but because of time constraints. I have another full-time job, and photography is just my side gig.
The membership is 100% worth every penny!
I am blown consistently, by the phenomenal content Andrew and his guests share. I have learned so much! More than anything else, Andrew, I want to thank you for your inspiration! I can HEAR the smile on your face during these interviews! And as much as I appreciate everything I have learned from you and your guests, I believe that it is your kindness, genuine giving and wonderful spirit they have inspired me the most.
I can’t even begin to thank you enough.
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You can hear the episode here: https://photobizx.com/319
Links to people, places and things mentioned in this episode:
Virtual Product Sales for Photographers Course with Design Aglow
Episode 318: Chris Scott – In person photography sales made easy and profitable
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SmartAlbums new release – save 25% next week only
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Thank you!
Thanks again for listening and big thanks to Allie for coming on and sharing her thoughts on the business of booking, shooting and selling portrait photography successfully.
Ultimately, if you have clients who are unhappy for whatever reason, don’t spend all of your time defending yourself, really just listen to what they say. – Allie Siarto
If you have any suggestions, comments or questions about this episode, please be sure to leave them below in the comment section of this post, and if you liked the episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post!
That’s it for me this week, hope everything is going well for you in life and business!
Thanks and speak soon
Andrew
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