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You know how when you start a photography / creative business a million webinars pop up and then you attend them and they're....super unhelpful?
Like people are always trying to hide information?
Well, The Mentor Project debunks that whole trend and gives you a reliable, all-in resource for anything business.
My name is Nicole Bruce, and I am the CEO of one of the US's largest wedding photography companies. More importantly - I made this Mentor Project to help all business owners start and grow their businesses successfully.
I made 6-figures my first year, and I want you to as well.
This isn't some podcast where I brag about how I made millions overnight. These are real numbers with in-depth info about everything you need to start your successful photography or creative business, and everything you need to bring it to the next level.
Right now, more than half of the businesses created fail within the first 3-5 years. Let's change that together.
We'll talk about every topic you'll need to know with some spectacular guests.
Topics include but definitely aren't limited to:
SEO. Social Media. Marketing. Website design. Conversions.
We'll talk about it all. For more information visit me at www.nicolebruce.co or join our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/418088955224196/.
See ya soon!
Like people are always trying to hide information?
Well, The Mentor Project debunks that whole trend and gives you a reliable, all-in resource for anything business.
My name is Nicole Bruce, and I am the CEO of one of the US's largest wedding photography companies. More importantly - I made this Mentor Project to help all business owners start and grow their businesses successfully.
I made 6-figures my first year, and I want you to as well.
This isn't some podcast where I brag about how I made millions overnight. These are real numbers with in-depth info about everything you need to start your successful photography or creative business, and everything you need to bring it to the next level.
Right now, more than half of the businesses created fail within the first 3-5 years. Let's change that together.
We'll talk about every topic you'll need to know with some spectacular guests.
Topics include but definitely aren't limited to:
SEO. Social Media. Marketing. Website design. Conversions.
We'll talk about it all. For more information visit me at www.nicolebruce.co or join our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/418088955224196/.
See ya soon!
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There are sooo many topics covered in this one, I'm so excited! Morgan Nagle from Heck Designs and Photography joins us to talk about Branding and how Branding can quite literally change your business by reaching your absolute ideal client. Plus, we give a little peek on how to get started in the wedding industry for those of you who I've seen asking. This episode introduces by SEO webinar taking place on April 7th, 2020 with a jam-packed webinar and NO BS or fluff like most webinars are. Nothing is held back here, as you all know. PLUS I am finally releasing ALL the details for my Mentor Project 1:1 Mastermind which will literally change the world of 1:1s, mentoring, and virtual learning. Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/9v88qs7 Join my Facebook group to stay up to date or follow my socials @nicolebruceoffical.
Middle TN was just hit by tornadoes, followed by the craziness of people from the Coronavirus media. We need to take this time to sit back and think about what we need to be doing to prepare our businesses for now, and the future. In this episode, we'll also talk about what to do with existing clients in the case of reschedules, and account on what has happened the past week. Feel free to join our Facebook group in our bio to be a part of a positive community, and you can get your 1:1 and Mentor Project mastermind in at www.nicolebruce.co now.
I'm excited to say hey and announce the just launched company of www.bloomncreate.com, helping small business owners with various tasks including FB ads on commission only, or SEO ghost blogging. In this episode, we talk about whether posting your photography income online is helpful and inspiring, or just plain annoying. This podcast is based on a post from our Facebook group and contains and explanation of this topic in whole, exploring both sides of the argument and bringing up counterpoints.
Dubsado is a huge marketing CRM that has taken the industry. Today we talk with them asking HOW they did this and their advice to us as small business owners for making our companies successful too! This is an amazing episode, as we dive into how Dubsado was formed and how it grew to be the successful industry leader it is today. If you do decide you want to try it out, code "wanderlust" will save you some money. Until then, just be a sponge on business tips!
This episode highlights how to actually book while you're on the road. Is it possible knowing nobody at all? Having no audience? Can you MAKE money? Can you get a free trip? How far do you have to plan out? This episode answers it all!
And we're back! Did you survive busy season??? Today we have a GREAT one! Our fun-filled, knowledge-filled chat today with James Young includes talking about commercial photography, wedding photography, going viral, and tips/tricks to get into the industry in your community. This episode is filled with lots of laughs, personality, and knowledge about the photography business world. What more could you ask for?!
The long-time debate of having pricing or no pricing shown on your website is finally settled. In this episode, we talk about what benefits you most for Client Conversion rates from website visitors to inquiries and leads.
Total rockstar and dear friend, Lissie Wickes, comes on the podcast today to talk about fighting MS all while producing self-sufficient income, and how to actually overcome your fear of quitting your 9-5 to become a full time business owner. We not only explore her story, but release this episode as inspiration to others who would like to be full time in business OR to those fighting a chronic illness. For more info or to follow her story, you can find Liz at The Wickes Collective on Facebook.
How do you work when you're depressed? When there's a death in the family? Or when you're just in a rut? We all have those days, and it's okay. It's normal. One thing I can tell you is that you are never alone. In this episode, we explore emotion, and I'm throwing a little lovin' your way. Love + light!
Not only are we going to chat today about how to change your photos forever to automatically get more clients by BIOLOGY (crazy, right)? But, we are also going to talk with the most amazingly talented and kind photographer with one heck of a personal story.
Sales pitches...some are great, but some are SO bad, annoying, and make everyone involved uncomfortable. Learn the NEW modern way to sell clients that doesn't include uncomfortable or pushy sales pitches.
In this episode we talk to Jacqueline Fugatt, a Memphis wedding and senior photographer, about how she moved to a new location to conquering her industry within that location. During our chat, we talk about how she has structured a profitable and extremely client-driving senior rep program.
Dealing with bad reviews sucks. There's no easy way around it, but there is a way to ensure your reputation or mental health doesn't go down the drain with them. Join me in this episode as we talk about the not-so-pleasant topic of receiving bad reviews as I tell my story and help build a plan with you on how to deal with these personally and in your business.
1I am so excited to share with your my in-depth and knowledgeable interview with photography influencer, India Earl. This was such a fun episode to do with her, as you can probably tell from listening! In this interview, we talk about boutique pricing, how she got to where she is today, Instagram success and tips, and so much more! This one's a GOOD one guys!
Doing business with family + friends is a popular topic I see on Facebook. *Insert dramatic story here* So....how do you do business with family and friends? Do you discount your rates? Do you do it free? Full price? Explore with me the different options you have in this episode to successfully do business with family and friends.
Mental illness, physical illness, invisible illness: They're all very real and I've personally lost too many people to them. This episode highlights running a business with an illness, but more-so how to overcome that label, share your story, and spread the love in the community to help and inspire others.
Who loves FREE marketing sources that actually work? I sure as heck do. What about something that can set you apart from your competition? DONE. Learn from 6 figure wedding photographer, Emily Massingill, on how to market your photography business in a unique and super effective way.
Just JUMP! JUST DO ITTTTT! "But what if I fail??" What if I said...business plans + a little elbow grease can assure you don't fail. What if I said, you could plan your escape from your 9-5 starting TODAY.
“I struggle getting clients because my area is so saturated. There’s just too many photographers here.” Well, first of all, it’s NOT your fault that you’re saying this. This is the THING to say right? Everyone says it, everyone blames the market, the area, even other photographers, for not booking clients. Today’s episode will be exploring this sentence and explaining the myth behind it....and daresay, why saturated markets are the best???
Once you have marketing down, it's done right? Nooooope. Something not many talk about is ROI. ROI is making sure your marketing is actually working. What good is it if you're losing money on it?? Explore with me how to make sure your marketing is bringing in money and not sinking your business.
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