Capture The Chaos - Grow Your Newborn and Family Photography Business

Brittnie Renee - Newborn & Family Photographer Business & Marketing Coach

I’m Brittnie Renee, a photography business coach passionate about helping busy photographers fulfill their calling without feeling perpetually overwhelmed. Let’s define your plan to communicate your mission so you can book more of your dream photography clients and find balance in your life. Do you wish you could book more photography clients? Are you sick of Instagram sucking all of your time with little return? Do you wish there was a simpler way to market your photography business? Are you ready to feel more confident in your prices and offerings? In this podcast you will find tactical time saving solutions, proven marketing strategies, and inspiration from other mom-tographers just like you. My mission is to help moms build and scale a family and newborn photography business around their busy, joy filled, and sometimes chaotic lives. If you’re ready to build a photography business that is a little less mess and a lot more organized you are in the right place! If you are ready to finally find the secret sauce to building a thriving family and newborn photography business without sacrificing the life you love living, this podcast is for you. Let’s capture the chaos and get to snappin. CONNECT Website: brittnierenee.com/photographers Instagram: intstagram.com/brittnierenee_photo read less
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96. The Secret To Booking Premium Photography Clients with Rachel Traxler
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96. The Secret To Booking Premium Photography Clients with Rachel Traxler
Rachel Traxler joins the podcast to discuss her secret to booking premium photography clients. Rachel is a Wisconsin-based wedding photographer, photography business coach, and podcaster, and she is a true expert when it comes to booking premium clients. Rachel has a wealth of knowledge and experience on the topic, and she has identified the common mistakes that photographers make when trying to attract and work with premium clients. During our conversation with Rachel, she will be sharing her insights on marketing your photography business and building your ideal clientele. She will explain how to find and attract premium clients who are willing and ready to invest in your services. Rachel's tips will be valuable to anyone looking to improve their client base and grow their business. We all know that attracting and booking the right clients is crucial for any photography business. But it can be challenging to identify the types of clients we want to work with and to figure out how to reach them. Rachel's expertise can help us with just that. By the end of our conversation, you will have a better understanding of how to avoid the mistakes that are holding you back from working with premium clients and how to market your business effectively to attract the right clientele.   What we cover:  The secret to booking premium clients  Marketing your business without social media Three mistakes that people are making in their marketing  Three different types of buyers and how we interact and sell to them Pivoting and shifting our marketing strategies to achieve our best results  Listen to Rachel talk about similar topics:  https://www.youtube.com/@RachelTraxler/videos  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/037-re-defining-what-client-experience-means-for-photography/id1617838824?i=1000576337689  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N73egFg-oWQ    Connect with Rachel:  Website: www.racheltraxler.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racheltraxler/  -------------------------------------- Want to know more about Simplify the Chaos? Be sure to get on the waitlist: brittnierenee.com/simplify-the-chaos Connect with Brittnie: Website Instagram Facebook Community  Purchase The Planner Use code: PODCAST15 for 15% off your planner order Listen to more episodes of the Capture the Chaos podcast! Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Google
95. 3 Simple Ways To Grow Your Photography Email List
1w ago
95. 3 Simple Ways To Grow Your Photography Email List
Developing your email list is one of the most effective ways to expand your business and increase your revenue over time. Email marketing is still a highly effective method of reaching out to potential customers and staying connected with existing ones. It allows you to communicate with your audience in a personalized way, building trust and loyalty.  Despite the rise of social media platforms and other digital marketing strategies, email marketing remains a vital tool for businesses of all sizes. In fact, according to recent studies, email marketing is still one of the most cost-effective marketing channels, generating an average return on investment of $38 for every dollar spent.  So, if you want to grow your business, you need to start building your email list. In this episode, I will discuss why email marketing is so crucial for your business and provide you with three practical ways to grow your email list. By implementing these strategies, you will be able to increase your reach, build your brand, and ultimately drive more sales.   Highlights of the episode:  Consistency is the key to growth  We need to stop thinking about our businesses in short-term bursts The importance of investing in paid email platforms and all of their benefits Three tips to growing your email list   Want to know more about Simplify the Chaos? Be sure to get on the waitlist: brittnierenee.com/simplify-the-chaos Connect with Brittnie: Website Instagram Facebook Community  Purchase The Planner -- All Planners are 20% off! Use code: PODCAST15 for 15% off your planner order Listen to more episodes of the Capture the Chaos podcast! Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Google
90. Listening To The Data: Streamline Your Marketing Strategy
Mar 5 2024
90. Listening To The Data: Streamline Your Marketing Strategy
As creatives, we tend to lean into our feelings a bit more than others. While listening to our gut and understanding our feelings is a great trait to have… it’s not telling the whole truth. Tracking data in your photography business helps you to observe objectively.  If you aren’t tracking the numbers in your business you are very likely spinning your wheels and wasting a lot of time when it comes to marketing your business. Through tracking numbers you can get a better understanding of each part of your marketing process and know which areas need a little attention and which areas are performing well. In this episode, we are going to be diving into how to learn from your data and make sure that we are making the most out of our time and resources.  Highlights of this episode:  How we can use data to attract more leads and learn from the leads we are already bringing inLooking at our website and our traffic to see what is working and what needs to be improved Checking your email marketing to see how many people view it, unsubscribe from it, and more Figuring out the most effective way to market yourself on social media to achieve your business goal   Grab the free Leads & Metric tracker to help you analyze your business data http://brittnierenee.com/leads-and-metrics Connect with Brittnie: Website Instagram Facebook Community  Purchase The Planner Use code: PODCAST15 for 15% off your planner order Listen to more episodes of the Capture the Chaos podcast! Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Google
83. Declutter Your Life To Be More Productive and Organized
Jan 17 2024
83. Declutter Your Life To Be More Productive and Organized
Today we welcome Kristen from Gracefully Nested to talk to us about decluttering! This conversation is packed with helpful tips so that your decluttering sessions can be efficient and long-lasting! Tried and True Best Practices: Decluttering is the most important thing when it comes to getting organized because you can't organize all the things until you get rid of the excess things. It just takes baby steps. Thinning your life is huge. It helps the day go more smoothly. The truth about extra things, even if you think they aren't bothering you, is that they can trigger you by making you feel overwhelmed. Decluttering doesn't just happen once. Kristen declutters her home about 6 times a year. You don't need to save, as a mom, every drawing your kid ever presents you. Give yourself permission to let lots of it go. Having a drop zone for your shoes and things that you need multiple times a day is huge. Decluttering will save you time because you're not looking through the drawer of 10 spatulas for the one you actually like. Try not to let your garage be the place where things go to die. Don't let returns become clutter. Get your money back! If your pantry is organized, you will save time and money by not buying groceries you already have. The first step to decluttering: you need to take everything out and group it. Measure the spaces where you're trying to organize so you can buy bins and shelves that actually fit in the space. Label your bins and baskets. When you have less stuff to clean, you'll have more time because you're cleaning less. Never look at the whole room because you'll shut down and leave. Instead, take a basket and dump it out on the ground. Take out everything you don't need and get rid of those things. If you find something that belongs somewhere else, don't go and try to organize that problem area. Just put it in that room and make a plan to work on that room another day.     Connect with Brittnie: Website: https://brittnierenee.com/photographers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittnierenee_co/ Capture The Chaos Planner: https://brittnierenee.com/planner-collection Use code: PODCAST15 for 15% off your planner order Leave a Voice Message:https://www.speakpipe.com/capturethechaospodcast Facebook Community  Listen to more episodes of the Capture the Chaos podcast! Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Google
81. Setting Tangible Goals for Photographers
Dec 21 2023
81. Setting Tangible Goals for Photographers
Does this sound familiar? You've been told to work harder and take on more clients to grow your photography business, only to find yourself overwhelmed and still struggling to reach your goals. The pain of constantly feeling stressed and burnt out while not seeing the results you desire can be discouraging. But what if there's a better way to achieve sustainable success in photography? Highlights in this episode: Mastering Photography Business Growth Strategies: Unlock the secrets to expanding your photography business and reaching new heights of success. Setting SMART Goals for Success: Learn how to set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals to propel your photography career forward. Achieving Work-Life Balance for Photographers: Discover the keys to balancing your passion for photography with a fulfilling personal life, leading to greater overall happiness and success. Creating a Productive and Organized Photography Business: Uncover the methods for establishing a well-oiled photography business, leading to increased efficiency and client satisfaction. Pivoting and Adjusting Goals for Success: Gain insights into the art of adapting and fine-tuning your goals to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the photography industry, ensuring sustainable success. Mastering Photography Business Growth Growing a photography business requires strategic goal setting and regular introspection. Brittany emphasizes remaining flexible, pivoting as necessary, and maintaining focus on what truly matters in your business. This approach ensures a sustainable growth process that aligns with your inherent passion for photography without leading to burnout. Setting SMART Goals for Success Brittany further underscores the value of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-based) goal setting in achieving success. For a robust goal planning, consider areas like physical, mental, spiritual, social, family, financial, and career. By breaking down a large goal into SMART sub-goals, you can track your progress more effectively and adjust your course when necessary. Achieving Work-Life Balance A successful photography career doesn't mean neglecting other aspects of life. A balanced approach to work and life ensures that you live a fulfilling life while still striving for business success. Brittany's podcast imparts strategies for maintaining this balance, encouraging listeners to consistently ask what is most important in their lives and how they want to be perceived by others. Connect with Brittnie: Website: https://brittnierenee.com/photographers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittnierenee_co/ Capture The Chaos Planner: https://brittnierenee.com/planner-collection Use code: PODCAST15 for 15% off your planner order Leave a Voice Message:https://www.speakpipe.com/capturethechaospodcast
80. How to Optimize Your Photography Website for More Clients - Kate Hejde
Dec 12 2023
80. How to Optimize Your Photography Website for More Clients - Kate Hejde
Is your photography business struggling to attract clients and convert leads? Join us as we dive into the secrets of optimizing your website for success. You may already be pouring time and effort into social media marketing, but seeing little to no return on investment. Your potential clients may be leaving your website without taking any action, instead of being captivated by your work and reaching out to book a session. It's time to make a change and optimize your website for success. Highlights in this episode: Maximize your website's potential to attract clients. Elevate your online presence for greater success. Discover the essential pages for a photography website. Craft clear and compelling service pages for impact. Create a user-friendly experience to engage clients. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:06 - Importance of Website in Photography Business 00:03:07 - Importance of Buying Your Domain 00:08:38 - Must-Have Pages on a Website 00:10:39 - Importance of Service Pages for SEO 00:12:18 - Should You Put Pricing on Your Website? 00:13:32 - Importance of Clear Pricing on Websites 00:14:16 - Streamlining Client Calls 00:16:04 - Planner for Photographers 00:16:47 - Common Website Mistakes 00:21:24 - Balancing Information on Websites 00:27:13 - Website Speed and Performance 00:28:32 - Website Analysis Tools 00:30:46 - Technical Issues with Video Background 00:31:16 - DIY vs. Done For You Websites Connect with Kate: Kate is a photographer turned web designer and website coach, helping creative build websites that sell their services for them so they can get the life they always pictured. Website Report Card: Dearkatebrandstrategy.com/reportcard Instagram: Instagram.com/dearkatebeandstrategy Website Launch Accelerator: Website Launch By Kate! Connect with Brittnie: Website: https://brittnierenee.com/photographers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittnierenee_co/ Etsy T-Shirt Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FinnAndMaeShirtCo Capture The Chaos Planner: https://brittnierenee.com/planner-collection Use code: PODCAST15 for 15% off your planner order Leave a Voice Message:https://www.speakpipe.com/capturethechaospodcast
79. Live Coaching: Increase Productivity & Time Management
Dec 12 2023
79. Live Coaching: Increase Productivity & Time Management
Does this sound familiar? You've been told to make a to-do list to improve your time management, but somehow it just adds to your overwhelm. The pain of feeling stuck in a never-ending cycle of tasks and deadlines is all too real. It's time to break free from this ineffective action and discover the true secrets to mastering time management and boosting productivity effortlessly. Highlights in this episode: Master time management to boost productivity and efficiency. Establish daily routines for enhanced productivity and focus. Discover the significance of organizing tasks for success. Overcome overwhelm and break free from feeling stuck. Craft personalized routines tailored for managing ADHD effectively. Master time management and boost productivity effortlessly: Effective time management is crucial for high productivity. This episode dives into the nuances of efficient task organization, which can reduce stress levels and improve performance. Having a structured routine, minimizing procrastination, and being disciplined with time usage are strategies suggested to master time management and surge productivity. Uncover the magic of creating routines for maximum productivity: Establishing personalized routines is the secret weapon for maximizing productivity. Tailoring routines according to one's personal and professional needs can help in beating overwhelm and consistently achieving targets. This episode focuses on the significance of such routines and how strategic planning can catapult productivity to the next level. Streamline your workload with the power of task organization: Task prioritization, a crucial part of task organization, is discussed in depth in this episode. It stresses the importance of breaking down monthly tasks into smaller, more manageable steps, and assigning them to specific days or weeks. This approach ensures smooth workflow, keeping entrepreneurs on top of their commitments and enhancing productivity. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:06 - Introduction to the Capture the Chaos Podcast 00:01:24 - Haley's Background and Business 00:03:20 - ADHD and Entrepreneurship 00:05:28 - Time Block Schedule and Flexibility 00:08:25 - Self-Imposed Schedule and Infinite Time 00:12:07 - Overcoming Overwhelm 00:12:52 - Efficient Photography Business 00:14:04 - Time Audit Tips 00:15:30 - Categorizing Tasks 00:18:33 - Establishing Daily Tasks 00:24:05 - Importance of Time Audit and Brain Dump 00:25:32 - Weekly and Monthly Task Assignments 00:26:36 - Zone Cleaning and Monthly Task Organization 00:29:57 - Detailed Task Breakdown 00:31:26 - Benefits of Scheduled Content 00:36:26 - The Importance of Learning and Training the Mind 00:37:00 - Overcoming the Belief of Being Unable to Follow a Routine 00:37:47 - Finding Flexibility in Establishing a Routine 00:38:12 - Coaching and Support Offered by the Guest 00:38:44 - Invitation to Book Coaching Services   Connect with Brittnie: Website: https://brittnierenee.com/photographers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittnierenee_co/ Etsy T-Shirt Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FinnAndMaeShirtCo Capture The Chaos Planner: https://brittnierenee.com/planner-collection Use code: PODCAST15 for 15% off your planner order Leave a Voice Message:https://www.speakpipe.com/capturethechaospodcast
78. Maximize Photography Bookings with a Google Business Profile
Dec 12 2023
78. Maximize Photography Bookings with a Google Business Profile
If you're feeling overwhelmed and disorganized in your photography business, constantly struggling to gain visibility and attract new clients, then you are not alone! Maybe you've been relying solely on word-of-mouth referrals, but finding that it's not enough to keep your calendar full. Or perhaps you've been spending hours on social media, posting beautiful images and engaging with potential clients, only to see minimal results. Whatever the case may be, it's frustrating to see your online presence fall short and your client bookings remain stagnant. But don't worry, there is a solution – setting up a Google Business profile can drastically improve your visibility and increase your client bookings. In this episode, you will be able to: Increase your online visibility with Google Business. Maximize the benefits of a Google Business profile. Harness the power of Google reviews for your photography business. Streamline the process of setting up your Google Business profile. Optimize your Google Business profile for maximum impact. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:06 - Introduction to Capture the Chaos podcast 00:00:40 - Benefits of registering your business on Google 00:02:23 - Steps to set up your Google Business profile 00:03:46 - Tips for optimizing your Google Business profile 00:05:00 - Importance of maintaining and updating your Google Business profile Get Discovered Easily Registering your photography business on Google allows for easier discovery by potential clients. As users search for local photography services, Google presents them with registered businesses which visibly appear at the right side of their search page. With a detailed Google Business profile, your business benefits from increased accessibility, making it just a search away for potential customers. Increase Online Visibility Boost your online visibility by registering your business on Google. Once registered and verified, your business profile gets prioritized in first-page Google results, improving its exposure. The more visible your business, the higher the chances are of attracting more clients and, ultimately, securing more bookings. Build Trust with Clients Trust is integral to building a sustainable client base. Having a Google Business account not only amplifies your online presence but also acts as a trust-building tool. Satisfied clients can leave Google reviews that provide insight into their experiences with your services, which in turn, positively influences prospective clients and helps in building a credible image in the online space. Connect with Brittnie: Website: https://brittnierenee.com/photographers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittnierenee_co/ Etsy T-Shirt Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FinnAndMaeShirtCo Capture The Chaos Planner: https://brittnierenee.com/planner-collection Use code: PODCAST15 for 15% off your planner order Leave a Voice Message:https://www.speakpipe.com/capturethechaospodcast
BONUS: Grow Your Photography Business Through Blogging in Just One Hour a Week
Nov 26 2023
BONUS: Grow Your Photography Business Through Blogging in Just One Hour a Week
Sign up for The Blogs That Book Workshop on Jan 24th, use code CYBER: SIGN UP HERE Use code CYBER to join the workshop for just $47   If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by the lack of clients despite your efforts to showcase your photography skills, and instead finding yourself spending more time on social media with no tangible results, then you are not alone! Endlessly scrolling through Instagram, hoping for potential clients to stumble upon your work, is not the answer you've been looking for. HIghlights in this episode: Boost your photography business by learning how to book more clients through blogging. Discover the power of blogging and how it can drive significant website traffic to your photography business. Learn why blogging and Pinterest are effective tools for attracting photography clients and growing your business. Uncover the advantages of blogging over Instagram when it comes to booking photography clients. Gain valuable insights on leveraging blogging and Pinterest to showcase your photography portfolio and attract potential clients. Secrets to Booking More Photography Clients: Learn how to increase your client bookings with effective use of blogging. By devoting just an hour a week to create engaging blog content, photographers can drive more traffic to their websites. This method offers the potential to turn readers into clients while saving you from the time-consuming demands of social media content creation. Leveraging the Power of Pinterest: Pinterest has the power to significantly boost your website traffic, making it a powerful tool for photographers. By incorporating it into your digital marketing strategy along with consistent blogging, you increase your visibility and chances of client bookings. Optimizing blog content for Pinterest can create an effective funnel to your website and services, thereby potentially increasing your client bookings. Instagram vs Blogging for Client Bookings: While Instagram is a popular platform for creatives, it can often turn into a time-consuming endeavor with little return. On the other hand, blogging aids in driving more focused website traffic, fostering a more direct connection with potential clients. Diversifying your marketing efforts beyond Instagram to include consistent blogging and Pinterest usage can lead to higher client booking rates, making it a worthwhile investment for your business. Connect with Brittnie: Website: https://brittnierenee.com/photographers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittnierenee_co/ Etsy T-Shirt Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FinnAndMaeShirtCo Capture The Chaos Planner: https://brittnierenee.com/planner-collection Use code: PODCAST15 for 15% off your planner order Leave a Voice Message:https://www.speakpipe.com/capturethechaospodcast Sign up for The Blogs That Book Workshop on Jan 24th: SIGN UP HERE