387: Raheel Gauba – The process for maximum photography profits starts here

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Raheel Gauba of www.fiaforever.com was introduced to me by Sean LeBlanc – who's appeared on the Podcast twice in the past.

He said in that intro…

I want to introduce you Raheel Gauba. You may already know Raheel as one of the driving forces behind King & Fields Studios. He is an incredible photographer and a legend when it comes to the business of photography. He has style and finesse, and I highly recommend having him on the Podcast.

After some research, I learnt that Raheel is a 50% owner of the King and Fields Studio with Ben and Erin Chrisman – also past interview guests on the show.

In his role there, his primary responsibility is marketing, doing half the photography and sales sessions.

Plus, he has his own and separate business – FIA Forever Photography where he photographs weddings, portraits, headshots, pets and boudoir.

In this interview, Raheel shares exactly how he treats every client like a $20,000 client and how this approach has affected his business in regards to bookings, sales, referrals and success. Plus … his complete process from lead generation to pre-shoot consultation which is the secret to his high sales averages.

Here's some more of what we cover in the interview:

• How Raheel started his photography business
• The importance of going after your goals in photography and business
• Transitioning to become a full-time wedding photographer
• How one person can affect another person through simply being helpful
• Why Raheel went into a partnership with other photographers despite his past business success
• How Raheel's business is coping during the pandemic
• How your mindset will make or break your business
• The importance of networking and actively searching out potential clients
• Why you need to venture into other photography niches – especially now
• How to make clients realize their worth to increase your photography sales
• Questions to ask clients before coming in for any photography session
• How to convince clients to bring their wife or husband into the session
• Raheel's take on headshot photography
• How to actively bring in clients

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Photographers don't realize the talent that they actually have beyond photography. – Raheel Gauba

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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 Raheel 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.

Treat every client as if they are a $20,000 client. – Raheel Gauba

If you have any questions that I missed, a specific question you’d like to ask Raheel 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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Firstly, it's confirmation that I'm on the right track with the interviews and that they really are helping you improve your photography business. That's awesome!

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Anybody that you touch, anybody that you talk, whether it's a client, a peer, a senior, figure out what value you can create for them and what they have done for you. Lead with being grateful.  – Raheel Gauba

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