Shoot It Straight

Does your marketing drop off during busy season? In today’s episode, I’m sharing why it is so important to keep marketing your business even when your calendar is full. Plus, I have a handful of quick tips to make staying consistent simple and easy. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, the coaching experience and mastermind built for female photographers who are looking to level up their business. Throughout this five-month experience, students have access to group support, one-on-one coaching, and training with guest experts. Students may join online only or upgrade their experience to include an incredible in-person retreat. Spots are limited; get on the waitlist now. Review the Show Notes: Why you need to market even during busy season (2:39)Suggestions for easy content creation (5:39)What to market when your calendar is full (10:25)Quick tips to make marketing easier (14:14)Mentioned In This Episode:Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistMarketing That Attracts Course: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketingConnect with Sabrina:Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready to design your brand world? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with brand and web designer Cassie Pannier about going above and beyond your typical brand visuals. She shares her tips for uncovering your brand world and why it is so effective in leveling up your marketing. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, the coaching experience and mastermind built for female photographers who are looking to level up their business. Throughout this five-month experience, students have access to group support, one-on-one coaching, and training with guest experts. Students may join online only or upgrade their experience to include an incredible in-person retreat. Spots are limited; get on the waitlist now. Review the Show Notes: Meet Cassie (2:29)Cassie’s brand design client experience (4:17)What makes a “brand world” (7:00)Creating a brand world beyond first impression visuals (10:56)The strategy behind your brand world (13:21)Uncovering your brand world (20:08)The benefits to a brand world over visuals (23:51)Updating your brand slowly versus diving all in (25:32)Working with a professional brand world designer (28:55)Rapid-fire questions (30:55)Connect with Cassie:Website: gatheriecreative.comInstagram: instagram.com/gatheriecreativeTikTok: tiktok.com/@gatheriecreativeConnect with Sabrina:Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can human design impact your approach to marketing? In today’s episode, I’m diving into this question and more with email energetics expert, Breanna Owen. She’s sharing how the study of human design can inform your choices when it comes to marketing your business. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, the coaching experience and mastermind built for female photographers who are looking to level up their business. Throughout this five-month experience, students have access to group support, one-on-one coaching, and training with guest experts. Students may join online only or upgrade their experience to include an incredible in-person retreat. Spots are limited; get on the waitlist now. Review the Show Notes: Meet Breanna (2:32)Energetics and human design for beginners (7:06)How human design may play a role in your photography business (10:14)How to tell if you’re out of alignment and in your Not-Self Theme (15:48)Preparing to stay in alignment (21:57)How marketing changes based on your energy type (27:23)Where to start with learning about your human design (34:01)Do we naturally end up in alignment? (39:40)Rapid-fire questions (41:21)Mentioned In This Episode:Energetic Email Strategy for Connection & Conversion with Breanna Owen and Colie James on Business-First Creatives: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/energetic-email-strategy-for-connection-conversionConnect with Breanna:Website: owenyourmark.com/linksConnect with Sabrina:Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to take a behind the scenes look at our Root To Rise retreats? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my retreat coordinator Cheyenne Morris, and sharing some of our most significant retreat stories. Take a peek behind the curtain at some of the moments gone wrong that still turned into meaningful memories. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist. Learn More >>Review the Show Notes: Meet Cheyenne and hear our story of working together (2:01)The dinner that topped all (7:32)Headshots gone awry (12:10)The alumni retreat and nowhere to dine (16:13)The bad weather back-up plan (20:43)The anxiety-inducing journey to get there (28:42)A hard lesson learned (30:06)The coolest Airbnb (35:02)The one truly bad retreat experience (39:57)Prep the day before the retreat (44:52)The rental car key battery dying (47:59)Rapid-fire questions (49:39)Connect with Cheyenne:Website: cheyennemorrisphotography.comInstagram: instagram.com/cheyenne_morris_photographyConnect with Sabrina:Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you prepared to avoid burnout? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with burnout from last year and how to avoid finding yourself in the same situation. Plus, steps to take if you find yourself currently stuck. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, the coaching experience and mastermind built for female photographers who are looking to level up their business. Throughout this five-month experience, students have access to group support, one-on-one coaching, and training with guest experts. Students may join online only or upgrade their experience to include an incredible in-person retreat. Spots are limited; get on the waitlist now. Review the Show Notes: Early warning signs of burnout (2:51)Behaviors that most commonly lead to burnout (6:27)Protection habits to avoid burnout (10:02)Tools to help if you’re stuck in burnout (19:34)Connect with Sabrina:Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you stuck in burnout, wondering if being an entrepreneur will ever feel easier? Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Kelly Bullock takes us through her incredible journey out of a business hiatus into newfound momentum and success. This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing.  The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.Review the Show Notes: Meet Kelly (1:29)What was going on with Kelly when she joined Root To Rise (2:47)What surprised Kelly about the mastermind (6:16)Understanding that you can’t do it all (9:47)Kelly’s biggest lessons learned from Root To Rise (12:35)Massive transformations come from small changes (16:22)A major achievement due to Root To Rise (20:40)New habits and boundaries that stuck (23:40)If you’re on the fence about Root To Rise (25:05)Kelly’s favorite retreat memory (28:24)Connect with Kelly:Instagram: instagram.com/kellybullockphotographyWebsite: kellybullockphotography.comConnect with Sabrina:Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How’s your Pinterest strategy? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Pinterest and blogging expert Kara Duncan. Kara is giving us the breakdown into how exactly to get started, how quickly to expect results, and how to make Pinterest a successful marketing tool for your business. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. This episode is brought to you by Imagen, an AI tool that learns your editing style. This tool has cut my editing time down by 80% and generates a beautiful, cohesive gallery in just minutes. Plus, Imagen has just launched The Profile Shop, a resource to try out various professional editing styles until you find your new look. If you want to simplify your workflow and get hours of your time back, plus get 1,500 free edits, try Imagen. Try Imagen >>Review the Show Notes: Meet Kara (1:44)What makes Pinterest valuable to a business owner today (3:42)How Pinterest can help with serving your local area (9:02)Getting started with creating a Pinterest strategy (12:28)How keywords differ on Pinterest (15:10)Why your boards matter (16:17)How much you need to be pinning (19:09)Using Tailwind for Pinterest marketing (22:40)How fast to expect results from Pinterest (23:54)How to measure your success on Pinterest (25:17)Do you need to be active on Pinterest as a consumer? (27:43)Pinterest dos and don’ts (29:14)Rapid-fire questions (31:34)Connect with Kara:Website: https://thekarareport.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thekarareportPodcast: https://thekarareport.com/podcastConnect with Sabrina:Get 1,500 free edits with Imagen: imagen-ai.com/?ref=sabrinaInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s be honest - business might be slow for you right now. In today’s episode, bookkeeper Kelly Marshall and I are diving into mindset tips and practical steps to take when business truly sucks. Plus, we’ll share how to look for evidence of growth and possibility, and how to get yourself out of the scarcity spiral. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. This episode is brought to you by Imagen, an AI tool that learns your editing style. This tool has cut my editing time down by 80% and generates a beautiful, cohesive gallery in just minutes. Plus, Imagen has just launched The Profile Shop, a resource to try out various professional editing styles until you find your new look. If you want to simplify your workflow and get hours of your time back, plus get 1,500 free edits, try Imagen. Review the Show Notes: Meet Kelly (2:11)Acknowledging what’s happening and your feelings about it (6:43)How uncertainty felt during the pandemic versus now (8:58)What uncertain and slow times can teach you (13:56)When negative money stories resurface (17:24)Practical financial steps in a slower season (20:54)Generating income without creating panic offers (29:41)Thoughts for when you’re in the scarcity spiral (36:15)Evidence of possibility (40:31)Rapid-fire questions (43:32)Connect with Kelly:Website: terracarefinancial.comSacred Money Archetypes Assessment (Free): terracarefinancial.com/smaInstagram: instagram.com/terracarefinancialConnect with Sabrina:Get 1,500 free edits with Imagen: imagen-ai.com/?ref=sabrinaEpisode 113 Mindset Shifts for Money Makers with Kelly Marshall: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/113-mindset-shifts-for-money-makers-with-kelly-marshallInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the professional level?  Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Meg Mosher shares her experiences in the program that leveled up her business, created habits and boundaries that stuck, and encouraged her to try strategies she had never considered before. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.This episode is brought to you by Imagen, an AI tool that learns your editing style. This tool has cut my editing time down by 80% and generates a beautiful, cohesive gallery in just minutes. Plus, Imagen has just launched The Profile Shop, a resource to try out various professional editing styles until you find your new look. If you want to simplify your workflow and get hours of your time back, plus get 1,500 free edits, try Imagen. Try Imagen >>Review the Show Notes: Meet Meg (1:04)What brought Meg to joining Root To Rise (3:08)The most surprising thing about the mastermind (6:23)Meg’s biggest lesson learned from Root To Rise (11:46)Being in the room with other women entrepreneurs (18:21)Trying mini-sessions because of Root To Rise (24:58)Using Root To Rise to fund a kitchen remodel (28:46)New habits and boundaries that stick (33:14)Meg’s favorite retreat memory (39:48)Connect with Meg:Instagram: instagram.com/megmosherphotoWebsite: megmosher.comConnect with Sabrina:Get 1,500 free edits with Imagen: imagen-ai.com/?ref=sabrinaRoot To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know how you can speed up the growth in your business? In today’s episode, I’m diving into a mini mentoring session based on a listener-submitted question. I’m diving into my tips for two types of growth strategies: for boosting growth in an already good business, and for building momentum with a brand new offer. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. This episode is brought to you by Imagen, an AI tool that learns your editing style. This tool has cut my editing time down by 80% and generates a beautiful, cohesive gallery in just minutes. Plus, Imagen has just launched The Profile Shop, a resource to try out various professional editing styles until you find your new look. If you want to simplify your workflow and get hours of your time back, plus get 1,500 free edits, try Imagen. Try Now>>Review the Show Notes: How can I speed up the growth in my business? (1:13)Faster growth for your existing business (3:20)Growing local visibility (3:52)Maximize your referrals (8:14)Growth for a new branch of your business (14:03)Making the most of a model call (19:57)Connect with Sabrina:Get 1,500 free edits with Imagen: imagen-ai.com/?ref=sabrinaEpisode 151 Ask Me Anything: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/151-ama-answering-your-questionsInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever considered creating a micro offer? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how two small offers have added over $150k in revenue to my business. I’m diving into my actual numbers plus important things to consider when creating your own micro offer. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.This episode is brought to you by my new free quiz, What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? This quiz is designed to identify your strengths when it comes to marketing, plus what might be holding you back. If you’re ready to say goodbye to overwhelm, exhaustion, and dead ends when it comes to your marketing, take the quiz today. Review the Show Notes: Adding a micro offer to my photography business (2:13)Why the Simply Baby Sessions worked (4:36)Three important steps for creating a micro offer (12:18)The Personality Portraits micro offer (14:44)Connect with Sabrina:What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quizPersonality Portrait Blueprint: sabrinagebhardt.com/personalityInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready to take the risky leap in your business? Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Emily Irwin shares her experiences with both the virtual and retreat versions of Root To Rise, plus the major financial breakthrough that resulted from participating in the mastermind. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing.  The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.Apply Now >>Review the Show Notes: Meet Emily (1:02)Emily’s business before Root To Rise (9:06)The most surprising thing about the mastermind (11:54)Celebrating a major financial breakthrough (15:29)The impact of being in the room with other women entrepreneurs (17:34)The change the results from Root To Rise  (22:08)New habits and boundaries that stick (27:26)If you’re on the fence about Root To Rise (30:03)Emily’s favorite retreat memory (31:57)Connect with Emily:Instagram: instagram.com/emmy.ollie.photoWebsite: emmyolliephoto.comConnect with Sabrina:Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I recap quarter two, give a behind-the-scenes look at our businesses in this season, plus we share our goals as we begin quarter three. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. Review the Show Notes: Reconnecting with Colie (1:40)A recap on Q2 (3:53)Colie’s real-time updates and new offers (12:09)Refining your offers over time and with experience (21:13)You have to get your first idea out there (23:45)How we’re pursuing education (25:37)Is Colie running Facebook ads? (31:37)Sabrina’s Q3 updates (32:49)Identifying your blind spots (38:47)How human design impacts our business (42:20)Connect with Colie:Colie's Podcast EpisodeWorkflow Fast Pass: coliejames.com/workflow-fast-passSystems In Session: coliejames.com/systems-in-sessionWebsite: coliejames.com/subscribeEpisode 141 Q2 Business Bestie Chat: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/q2-2025-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-jamesEpisode 128 Q1 Business Bestie Chat: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/128-q1-2025-business-bestie-chatConnect with Sabrina:What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quizInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask me anything! In today’s episode, I’m celebrating over three years and 150+ episodes of the podcast by answering your questions. I’m diving into business advice, personal experiences, and all the fun things you want to know. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. This episode is brought to you by my new free quiz, What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? This quiz is designed to identify your strengths when it comes to marketing, plus what might be holding you back. If you’re ready to say goodbye to overwhelm, exhaustion, and dead ends when it comes to your marketing, take the quiz today.  Review the Show Notes: How long does it take SEO changes to work? (2:38)How hard is it to balance being a mom and running a business? (5:37)What’s your biggest guilty pleasure - and it can’t be Taylor Swift? (12:32)What is your most embarrassing moment as a photographer? (14:51)What are your Taylor Swift predictions? (16:09)How do you find a direction in your marketing? (20:08)What has hiring a stylist done for you? (22:22)How many people are doing The Round Table and will you move it to Instagram? (26:36)What Root To Rise location has been your favorite? (29:07)What are some health changes or habits that have made the biggest difference? (31:39)Connect with Sabrina:What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quizThe Round Table: sabrinagebhardt.com/membershipRoot To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you telling a story that sells? In today’s episode, I’m welcoming D’Arcy Benincosa back to the podcast to talk about the impact of storytelling in your marketing. We’re diving into mindset hang ups around storytelling, how to discover your stories, and the steps to take today to incorporate better storytelling into your marketing. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. This episode is brought to you by my new free quiz, What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? This quiz is designed to identify your strengths when it comes to marketing, plus what might be holding you back. If you’re ready to say goodbye to overwhelm, exhaustion, and dead ends when it comes to your marketing, take the quiz today.Review the Show Notes: Get to know D’Arcy (1:29)Why stories are so important (4:21) How to come up with stories (6:39)Magic in the mundane (10:47)Mindset struggles around storytelling (15:14)Improving storytelling in your marketing (21:50)Letting the stories reveal themselves (27:50)I “just” take family photos (36:10)From story to selling (44:22)The first step to add storytelling to your marketing (52:05)Rapid-fire questions (54:51)Connect with D’Arcy:Instagram: instagram.com/darcybenincosaWebsite: darcybenincosa.comBenicosa Weddings: benincosaweddings.comEpisode 100 Childhood, Intuition, and High-Achieving Women with D’Arcy Benincosa: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/100-childhood-intuition-and-high-achieving-womenEpisode 63 Money Month Guest D’Arcy Benincosa on Money Mindset: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/63-money-month-guest-darcy-benincosa-on-money-mindsetConnect with Sabrina:What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quizInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready for your business breakthrough moment? Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Kristen Dyer shares what it was that helped her decide to join Root To Rise, plus what keeps her coming back to the program time and time again. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing.  The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.Review the Show Notes: Meet Kristen (1:11)Kristen’s business before Root To Rise (2:07)Deciding whether or not to join Root To Rise (4:09)The most surprising thing about the mastermind (7:35)Kristen’s breakthrough moment (9:40)How Kristen’s business feels now (10:55)Being in the room with other women entrepreneurs (13:14)Deciding to do Root To Rise multiple times (14:28)Changes that come from Root To Rise (17:14)If you’re on the fence about Root To Rise (19:51)Kristen’s favorite retreat memory (21:49)Connect with Kristen:Instagram: instagram.com/kristendyerWebsite: kristendyer.comConnect with Sabrina:Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s it like to have a whole cohort of women rooting for your business? Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Genevieve Arjal shares the trials and tribulations of navigating a business through major life changes, plus the difference that the women in her Root To Rise mastermind group have made in her success. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.Join the Waitlist >>Review the Show Notes: Meet Genevieve (1:36)The challenges of growing your business in a new location (2:25)What was most surprising about Root To Rise (8:04)Genevieve’s breakthrough moment (12:13)Business growth since Root To Rise (14:48)The many channels of support in Root To Rise (17:42)Being around other women who are dreaming big (20:48)The mastermind’s lasting impact (22:27)If you’re on the fence about Root To Rise (26:12)Genevieve’s favorite retreat memory (27:11)Connect with Genevieve:Instagram: instagram.com/genevievekathleenphotographyWebsite: genevievekathleen.comConnect with Sabrina:Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s the secret to sustainably scaling your business? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with business manager Jillian Dolberry about the first steps to take when you’re thinking about scaling. We’re diving into what needs to happen first before you can begin scaling, plus what it looks like to make change in a sustainable way. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. Make sure you’ve hit that follow or subscribe button on your favorite podcast player to get notified each week as we air new episodes!Review the Show Notes: Meet Jillian (1:20)What it means to scale a business (3:28)Scaling requires margin and bandwidth (8:43)Creating white space to allow margin (14:29)The first step towards simplification (25:35)Auditing your time to save your business (28:59)Scaling and staying a solopreneur (33:22)Focusing on the big picture while slowing down (34:58)Aligning business with your true values (39:38)Taking the next steps towards scaling (42:21)Making one scaling decision a day (45:45)Rapid-fire questions (52:14)Connect with Jillian:Custom GPT: jilliandolberry.com/sopInstagram: instagram.com/jilliandolberryWebsite: jilliandolberry.comConnect with Sabrina:Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if you don’t have to show up constantly in order to show up consistently? In today’s episode, I’m unpacking why your marketing feels like a chore and how you can shift to make it more sustainable. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. Review the Show Notes:I’ve fallen off the marketing wagon (0:38)Why marketing feels like a chore (2:27)You’re showing up without a specific goal in mind (3:58)You’re trying to do too much (5:23)You’re unclear on your messaging (6:19)You don’t see instant results (6:59)The negative spiral from not doing enough (8:44)Examples of sustainable consistency (10:48)Tools and habits to support consistency (12:06)Connect with Sabrina:What’s Your Photographer Marketing Personality? Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quizMarketing That Attracts: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/hWKA5zJm9GZaInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready to get vulnerable about business? Today’s episode is the first in the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, Kellie Llewellyn shares her thoughts about her multiple rounds in Root To Rise and how it has changed her photography business. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.Review the Show Notes:Meet Kellie (2:26)Kellie’s business beginnings (3:36) Kellie’s first experience with Root To Rise (6:57)Learning the impact of outsourcing (12:04)The breakthrough that made dreams come true (13:40)The shift in Kellie’s business over the years (17:27)How being in the room with other women created clarity (23:14)If you’re on the fence about Root To Rise (26:16)Rapid-fire retreat questions (37:39)Connect with Kellie:Instagram: instagram.com/kellierochellephotographyWebsite: kellierochelle.comConnect with Sabrina:Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.