Wisdom in the Tangents Photography Podcast

It's time to count down your top 5 episodes of the year!First of all, thank you so incredibly much for listening to even one episode of this show this year. Y'all are amazing and you are the reason we keep making more episodes and keep bringing on amazing guests like the ones we'll hear from today.We're revisiting 3 of your favorite episodes from 2025. Next time we'll get your two favorite episodes of the year.----Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Follow the guestsChristine Wright - Episode 232instagram.com/swishnclickSamantha Eck - Episode 243instagram.com/firestormfinanceMiles Witt Boyer - Episode 259instagram.com/mileswittboyer----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

As photographers we work with many vendors, especially if you're a wedding photographer. Building and nurturing your relationships with those vendors can be a lasting ticket to amazing photo days, happy clients, and thriving businesses.Back in 2021 I was the guest on Carolina Guzik's podcast, the Tog Republic. We talk about building those connections with vendors, how to nurture them, and how vendor marketing might just be what your business needs to thrive.----Check out The Tog Republic wherever you get your podcaststhetogrepublic.cominstagram.com/thetogrepublic----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

As solo-prenuers we often don't have investment or retirement plans. This episode I share some personal stories of how I've mismanaged money, and how you can avoid those mistakes.We also get in to setting up your retirement and investment accounts, and making sure they are investing your money. PSA 401(k)s and IRAs don't invest for you!And we dive into credit cards. Are they evil? Can they actually help your credit score? Note: I'm not a financial expert, but I have learned from the best. After this episodes you should definitely check out Tori Dunlap - The Financial Feminist, and Katie Gatti Tassin with the Money with Katie Show. Links below.Mentioned in the show: ----Cost of doing business calculator.You can download yours for free at allheartphoto.com/codb----Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Gusto Contractor Payment AppReceive $100 back when you submit your first paid payroll paymentpodcast.allheartphoto.com/gusto----Tori Dunlap - The Financial Feminist Podcast and Her First $100kEpisode about How to Start InvestingCredit Cards to check out----Katie Gatti Tassin -The Money with Katie Show----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

Taxes are often overwhelming but today I'm walking through a few important tax deduction categories for you to keep track of so you don't over pay in your taxes, and to make it much easier for your CPA.Mentioned in the show: ----Cost of doing business calculator.You can download yours for free at allheartphoto.com/codb----Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Gusto Contractor Payment AppReceive $100 back when you submit your first paid payroll paymentpodcast.allheartphoto.com/gusto----Mile IQ - https://mileiq.com/Track your car's mileage for easy tax savings----Showit Web Designer - https://showit.com/r/allheartThe best web design platform for easy custom designs and mobile optimized ability.Get a free month when you use my link.----List of 34 Self Employed Tax Deductionshttps://gusto.com/resources/articles/taxes/self-employment-tax-deductionsFollow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

We can't know if our businesses are truly profitable without knowing what the cost of actually doing business is.Today I walk through how to calculate your cost of doing business. (Spoiler: I have a free calculator for you) This is a great practice to do regularly, especially when prices for your software and expenses change.Mentioned in the show: ----Cost of doing business calculator.You can download yours for free at allheartphoto.com/codbYou can even follow along and fill yours out as we go.----Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

Around here we love the mantra of 'Community over Competition' and although community always comes first, we cannot leave out the importance of good competition to help grow as business owners and creatives.My guests, Chris Romans and Marshall Scott are photography coaches at Shoot and Thrive and they help you make your business not only manageable, but actually enjoyable. Today they are chatting with me about the importance of competition, how their community and competition with each other has helped them grow, and how you can seek that out to help your business grow.----Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Connect with Chris and MarshallInstagram.com/shootandthriveshootandthrive.comOct 20-21, 2025 free live workshop(https://academy.shootandthrive.com/bwi-signup)----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

Taking time away from your business can be scary. What if the leads stop coming in? What if my emails don't get attended to? What if I miss a chance to create cringe business memes about the latest Taylor Swift news? Congrats on the engagement btwToday my guest, Mycah Bain talks about why we should be taking rest and time away from business, and also how she takes two or three months off every year while her business continues on.----Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free when you try Imagen at https://imagenai.com/allheartphoto----Get two months free when you chose Pic-Time for your photo gallery delivery service.https://allheartphoto.pic-time.com/referral----Connect with MycahInstagram.com/mycahbainphotohttps://mycahbain.com/edu----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

We've all heard that we need a email lists, but few of us start them, and even fewer use them in a way to grow our businesses.My guest, Brittni Schroeder is a business coach and marketing strategist who helps entrepreneurs automate their business, create systems, convert funnels, and scale to 6-figures and beyond.In this episode we talk about the benefits of a healthy email list, how to grow yours, cultivate close relationships with your subscribers, and Brittni shares how she gained her first 10k subscribers.We talked about how much we love Flodesk for creating beautiful emails and organizing email lists. Hit the link below to get 50% off your entire first year.https://flodesk.com/c/WITTPOD----Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free when you try Imagen at https://imagenai.com/allheartphoto----Connect with BrittniInstagram.com/brittni.schroederhttps://brittnischroeder.com/----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

There is a lot of education out there about how to make money as a photographer, but not a lot about how to manage your money, or how to take charge of your money. This is that series. In Part 1 we're going over account management and how to structure your money for easy access, smart savings, and tax season ready organization.Mentioned in the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Cost of Doing Business CalculatorDownload here(https://allheartphoto.com/codb)----Gusto Payroll AppWhen you send your first paid payroll, you'll receive $100 back.podcast.allheartphoto.com/gusto----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

Miles Witt Boyer is on the show and we're talking all about the photography community. What it looks like to show up for people, how to grow in relationship and in business. We tackle some topics like how to manage your money and have it work for you. And of course he brings a little extra "WITT" to the pod.Miles' community, The Photo Co is open and ready for photographers who desire to give and receive community, encouragement, and advice. The Photo Co----Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Connect with MilesInstagram.com/mileswittboyermileswittboyer.comThe Photographic Collective Podcast(https://www.mileswittboyer.com/podcast)The Photo Co(https://www.mileswittboyer.com/photo)----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

We have no shortage of educational content out there these days. From podcasts like this one (thank you for listening!) to YouTube, to conferences and workshops, and the TikTok educators. But it's very easy to just binge all the education and let it sit there without applying it to your business. Jamie Tobin is here to help us find the great education and actually implement it into our businesses. Jamie's a destination and adventure elopement photographer, the creator of The Box Set flatlay boxes, and she's the co-host of the Cameras and Carseats podcast with friend of the show, Alex McCrary (ep242)Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Connect with JamieInstagram.com/jamietobinphotoFlat Lay Box Set(https://jamietobinphotography.com/flat-lay-boxes)Cameras and Carseats Podcasthttps://camerasandcarseats.com----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

Learning how to be more efficient and how to work in the best way that aligns with your brain chemistry will change your life.My guest, Christi Johnson, is a photographer, host of the Dream Biz podcast, and helps to lead neuro-spicy creatives to finding the avenue of work that aligns with their brains. Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Connect with ChristiWebsite: www.christijohnsoncreative.comInstagram.com/christijohnsoncreativeThe Dream Biz Podcast - ep 177 with me =]https://christijohnsoncreative.com/177-mindset-shifts-for-photographers/----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

A personal project could be the one thing you and your business needs to boost creativity, get out of ruts, and even realize untapped niches that will fill you up with every shoot.My guests, Jada + David Parrish started a year long 100 set and 100 photoshoot project that completely transformed their business.They are a creative duo blending photography and set design to create colorful, conceptual images. They build their sets primarily using plywood and paint, often incorporating optical illusions like forced perspective to play with the viewer's perception.----Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free when you try Imagen at https://imagenai.com/allheartphoto----Connect with Jada + DavidInstagram.com/jadaanddavidtiktok.com/@jadaanddavidUpcoming Workshop - New Jersey - Aug 23-24, 2025(https://www.jadaanddavid.com/page/event-workshop-august-23)----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

As business owners we always want to attract and bring in more clients, and creating a magnetic marketing strategy is the way to do it.My guest, Emily-Jane, AKA Em walks us through what a magnetic brand looks like and how to market in a way to where you should up as YOURSELF and attract those who would love to work with you.----Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free when you try Imagen at https://imagenai.com/podcastmay----Connect with EmInstagram: empowerwithemEmpower with Em Podcast(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empower-with-em/id1521130493)----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

Here in the WITTpod community we're all about creative the lifestyle you dream of, but what if that lifestyle doesn't fit your mental health?Ana Pastoria, Portugal based destination wedding photographer, shares how sometime the life we have built up in my minds doesn't actually lead to good mental health for us.We talk about life, movies, board games, photography, travel, how she's married the same person 6 times, and how we can find what lifestyle works for us and creates a space to be mentally healthy. ----Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free when you try Imagen at https://imagenai.com/podcastmay----Mentioned on the show:Bureau of Investigation - Board GameChronicles of Crime - Board GameEverything Everywhere All at once - MovieConnect with Ana:Website: anapastoria.comInstagram: instagram.com/anapastoriaFollow the show at:instagram.com/witt.podyoutube.com/@wisdominthetangents

Scaling your photography business can be one of the best or worst decisions for your business. And it all comes down to your preparation.A lot of us feel like we 'should' scale, and today my guest, Claire Hunt is sharing tips for scaling, how to prep, and questions to ask before you even get started.Claire Hunt is a destination wedding photographer, mentor, and podcaster of All Angles Photography Podcast. She has had the honor of teaching hundreds of photographers over the years how to get booked out and scale their businesses.----Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Connect with ClaireWebsite: clairehunt.coInstagram: itsclairehuntAll Angles Photography Podcast(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-angles-photography-podcast/id1622659724)----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

We've all been there, walking into a networking event and every person you meet asks the same question, "What do you do?" Maybe you give a short answer like "I'm a photographer." Or maybe you continue on talking for 8 minutes straight only stopping for very short breaths.My guest, Jac Kalaher is here to help us craft the perfect pitch. Jac is a business strategist and community builder helping entrepreneurs align their business models with their authentic purpose.Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Connect with JacWebsite: jackalaher.comInstagram: jac.kalaherSt. John's BFF - stjohnsbff.com----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

This episode is for two kinds of people, those who have ever been worried about AI taking over and putting them out of work, AND those who have felt burnt out and drowning in so many tasks.My guest on the show is Noella Andres, business coach, Co-host of the Six Figure Photographer Podcast, and Partnership Manager at Imagen AI. She's showing us how we can use AI in many different ways in our businesses to tackle those day-to-day tasks so we can focus on the secret sauce that makes you, YOU.Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free when you try Imagen at https://imagenai.com/podcastmayChat GPTCanva App - Bulk CreateLumen 5 - Taking blog posts and turning into SlidedecksImagen AI - Photo and Video EditingOutsmarted - Board GameConnect with Noella:Website: https://noellaandres.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/noellaandres/Six Figure Photographer Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-six-figure-photography-podcast-with-ben-hartley/id1040370097Follow the show at:instagram.com/witt.podyoutube.com/@wisdominthetangents

This episode is all about breaking out of your cycles and into the place that you strive to be. Juliana Tomlinson is an award winning wedding photographer and coach and she's taking us through ways that we can take what we currently have, and use it to elevate our work and attain that lifestyle we dream of.----Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Connect with Juliana TomlinsonWebsite: julianatomlinsonphotography.comInstagram: julianatomlinsonphotographyInstagram: julianatomlinsoneducation----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

The world of Brand photography can seem elusive and gatekept by those in the industry. And my guest today is opening the gate to all things Brand Photography.Karen Williams, AKA the Black Visual Queen has 15+ years of experience in the brand world, and has worked with companies like Netflix and WIRED. Her new book, The Photo Hustle is a playbook for not only how to get into brand photography, but how to succeed in building a brand photography business.----Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Connect with KarenWebsite: blackvisualqueen.comInstagram: blackvisualqueenThe Photo Hustle book (https://amzn.to/4jU7rF4)----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents