Freedom Focus Photography
Welcome to the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast, the essential audio hub for portrait photographers eager to launch and elevate their businesses to achieve their ideal version of success.
Hosted by Nicole Begley, a former zoological animal trainer turned accomplished family and then pet/equine photographer, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming your photographic passion into a thriving business.
Since making the leap into photography in 2010 and quickly scaling her business to six figures, Nicole has dedicated herself to guiding photographers like you to transform their businesses from low-profit, high-stress operations into a profitable, sustainable businesses by teaching how to confidently price your services, sell products, and attract higher-paying clients.
Join Nicole and a vibrant community of like-minded photographers on the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast. Together, we'll explore the paths to a profitable photography business that supports the life you've always envisioned.
Freedom Focus Photography
New Year Planning with Heather Lahtinen
122 - Forget the classic Andy Williams Christmas song. This, right now, is the most wonderful time of the year! A new year, a fresh Trello board, resolutions unsullied by the siren song of Crumbl Cookies—there's nothing better than January's promise and potential!!
And this week, Heather and I discuss how to make the most of the opportunity. Now's the time to set yourself up for success, but you need to be intentional with your annual-planning process. Join us this week to find out how.
What To Listen For:
- Where to start your annual goal-setting session
- How to make sense of the Be, Do, Have model
- The sneaky trick our brains play on us, when it comes to looking backwards
- If you set just one goal for 2022, this is Heather's recommendation
- The "WWHPD" bracelet Nicole needs—and the app she needs to ditch!
Guys. If you're tempted to sail off into the seductive seas of 2022 without going through a review-and-planning process, YOUR SHIP WILL SINK. Or at the very least, it's not gonna get you where you're hoping to go.
So download the Year-in-Review worksheet below, and set aside time for some serious reflection and goal-setting. Your future self will thank you!
Resources From This Episode:
- Year-in-Review worksheet
- Trello & Todoist productivity apps
- Episode 118 - Small Town Success, with Tracy Munson
- The High 5 Habit, by Mel Robbins
- Flourish Academy podcast
- Flourish Academy on Facebook
- NEW Hair of the Dog community hub (!!) 🎉🎉🎉
- Hair of the Dog Academy
- Hair of the Dog Elevate coaching program
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- Connect with us on Instagram
- Explore valuable pet photography resources here
- Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers.
- Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that.
- Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.