Called to Both - Balancing Motherhood and Business for Photographers
Called To Both® is the podcast for ambitious photographers and creative small business owners wanting better clients & diversified revenue, while also building a life you love! Finally, a fresh perspective on business and marketing from a mom who works less than 20 hours per week!
On this podcast Joy Michelle talks about what it takes to pursue both Motherhood and entrepreneurship, balance these two worlds, and provide you with tools and lessons to help you thrive in both areas of life. While learning about business is so valuable—where is the business advice for women doing BOTH? At Called to Both, we truly don’t believe you have to choose between these two worlds tugging at your heart.
You can be Called to Both. Called to Both Podcast will leave you feeling refreshed and inspired with new episodes each week, walking away with tangible yet simple steps to make your business and life work for you.
Photographers, if you feel Called To Both you’re in the right place. Join us each week as we discuss time management, affiliate marketing, business strategy, marketing tips, and work life balance as if you were chatting one-on-one with your business coach.
You can find show notes, links, and resources mentioned in each episode at https://calledtoboth.com
Connect with Joy over on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/joyymichelle/.
Called to Both - Balancing Motherhood and Business for Photographers
129: Raising Your Prices: Overcoming Fear and Adding Value as a Service Provider
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Are you hesitant to raise your rates? In today’s episode, I’m discussing the double-edged sword that is setting your own prices as a business owner. Plus, I’m sharing my advice for evaluating your current business and building a confident money mindset.
In This Episode You'll:
- Evaluate your current business
- Get tips on increasing your rates
- Dive into your money mindset
Find it quickly:
2:03 - Why you might want to raise your rates
5:12 - The two reasons you might fear raising your prices
5:53 - Evaluating your current business
12:07 - Building a confident money mindset
18:22 - Communicating your pricing changes
Mentioned in this Episode:
Episode 11: 3 Tips For Creating Video
Episode 21: Get More Visibility On Your Content
Episode 124: 5 Books About Business & Money
Episode 128: Your 2025 Marketing Plan: The 3 Strategies you Need to Attract + Convert More Clients
More ways to connect:
Joy Michelle Instagram: instagram.com/joyymichelle
Joy Michelle Website: joymichelle.co
Joy Michelle Coaching: joymichelle.co/coaching
Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE.
Doors are NOW OPEN for The Rise Collective, an intimate group coaching experience designed for photographers whose work is strong—but whose business hasn’t caught up yet. If you’re ready to stop figuring it out alone and build a business that reflects your talent, this is your next step. We kick off on April 20th, 2026!
DM RISE on Instagram for all the details: instagram.com/joyymichelle
If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the PhotoBoss® with Joy Michelle Facebook Group!