Replay - Ep. 140 - Managing Life and Business with Kim Hartz

08/27/22 • 60 min

As you might have heard by now, the Hair of the Dog Summit is coming back from Sept.13-15. But in the meantime, I thought it would be really fun to replay some of the podcast episodes of some of our Summit speakers.
In this replay, we bring you another incredible episode from one of our regular coaches inside the Academy, Kim Hartz of Kim Hartz Photography.
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140 - Chances are, you have a lot on your plate. Maybe you're running a business, or working in a full-time job. You might be parenting small humans or be the primary caretaker of pets. Or maybe—bless you, dear listener—you're doing all of the above.

So how do you keep all those balls in the air, without losing track of things or feeling overwhelmed? That's what my conversation is about this week with Kim Hartz, photographer extraordinaire, Academy and Elevate coach, wife and busy mother of three.

What To Listen For:

Why we're feeling nostalgic for the early-COVID days
How Kim maps out her year, to keep things on track
What you can expect to pay for outsourced editing work
The magical words to use when guiding your clients
And a challenge for you, from Nicole—do it this week!

Regardless of your specific responsibilities, you'll appreciate this week's real-talk and life-management recommendations!

Resources From This Episode:

TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS WITH COMMERCIAL PET PHOTOGRAPHY - Access our secret podcast now!

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JOIN THE PARTY:

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.

What To Listen For:

Why we're feeling nostalgic for the early-COVID days
How Kim maps out her year, to keep things on track
What you can expect to pay for outsourced editing work
The magical words to use when guiding your clients
And a challenge for you, from Nicole—do it this week!

Regardless of your specific responsibilities, you'll appreciate this week's real-talk and life-management recommendations!

Resources From This Episode:

TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS WITH COMMERCIAL PET PHOTOGRAPHY - Access our secret podcast now!

Are you enjoying the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast? Please leave a rating or a review!

JOIN THE PARTY:

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.

Previous Episode

Replay - Ep. 12 - How Niching Down Can Grow your Business with Shelley Paulson

012 - Open up Shelley Paulson's website and it's immediately clear what her specialty is—and how incredibly talented she is within the realm of equine photography.
In this episode, I chat with Shelley about her decision to niche down and focus exclusively on horses, and the explosive growth her business experienced once her energy was channeled into that seemingly narrow arena. But regardless of your specific subject matter, the wisdom Shelley shares from her 16 years as a professional photographer is worth a listen.

What To Listen For:

The importance of having multiple income streams
How competition in your market creates a surprising advantage
Why it's worth spending more time on the front end with your clients
One non-obvious skill that every animal photographer should master

If learning to photograph horses has been on your to-do list, be sure to grab Shelley's info-packed e-book, The Quick Start Guide to Equine Photography, filled with enough helpful hints to conduct your own successful equine session. And—bonus!—through May 15th you can save $20 (no code needed).

Resources From This Episode:

JOIN THE PARTY:

Join our free pet photography community
More pet photography resources here
Connect on Insta
Ready to get serious about your pet photography? Join us inside Hair of the Dog Academy!
Check out my gear and my favorite books.
Grab my book! Pet and Horse Photography for Everybody

Next Episode

REPLAY - Ep. 45 - Using Video to Book More Clients with Andrew Hellmich

As you might have heard by now, the Hair of the Dog Summit is coming back from Sept.13-15. But in the meantime, I thought it would be really fun to replay some of the podcast episodes of some of our Summit speakers.
In this replay, we bring you one of my favorites ever! This was Using Video to Book More Clients with Andrew Hellmich! Enjoy!
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045 - How do you create a personal connection with potential new clients, when their inboxes are overflowing and they're unlikely to answer the phone? According to Australian photographer and podcast host Andrew Hellmich, the secret to standing out is video.

In this engaging episode, Andrew shares a long list of ideas, resources, and insider tricks for using video to boost your business. And don't worry—his ideas are as simple to execute as they are brilliant. Leave your DSLR on the shelf, and start leveraging the power of quick-and-easy videos to fill your calendar.

What To Listen For:

The importance of giving a face to your personal brand
A simple strategy to build relationships with local businesses
Who you should invite to crash your videos (your viewers will thank you!)
How to leverage short, simple videos to rank higher in search
What it means to use a "dog-whistle headline"
Ways to repurpose your video content for maximum mileage

After listening to this episode, there's no doubt you'll be convinced of the value of using video. But if you're feeling awkward or unsure about the execution side, you'll want to join Andrew's Daily Vlog Challenge. It's a safe space for getting comfy with video, and he's giving away spots to FIVE lucky winners! Be sure to listen 'til the end for details.

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