There is a lot of pride in being a "self taught" photographer or business owner. I know I touted that title at one time. But can we truly be self taught, and if not, how can we fast-track our success?

Pye Jirsa is my guest today. He's the co-founder of Lin and Jirsa Photography, a multi-seven-figure wedding and portrait photography studio, and the co-founder of SLR Lounge, a photography website and community dedicated to empowering photographers of all levels with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed.

Today we talk about business mindsets, lessons, and how to grow and scale your business quickly without having to go through the trial and error yourself.

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Your business should allow you more, otherwise you might as well have stayed in that 9-5 cubicle.

My guest, Jamie Fisher returns to the show to share about how you can set up your business to be give you more. More time, more independence, more legacy, more revenue, and do more good for the world around you.

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Time Suck Quiz

Ep 189 - Not Knowing Your Numbers is Hurting You with Jamie Fisher and Heather Leicy

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It's great to set goals for your business. That's one of the best motivators to get us to grow. However some of our goals can actually hurt us if we achieve them.

Today I'm diving into how you can set up a solid foundation in business so that reaching your goals will be easier and after reaching them you can sustain that growth.

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We're counting down your top 5 most loved episodes of the 2024 season. Join me with some short clips from each episode #2 and #1 this week. In part 1 last week, we listened to clips from 5,4, and 3, so check that out too.

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We're counting down your top 5 most loved episodes of the 2024 season. Join me with some short clips from each episode #5, #4, and #3 this week.

Check out the full episodes wherever you listen to podcasts and get some free resources at podcast.allheartphoto.com

Episode 196 - Navigating Neurodivergence while living in a Culture Designed for Neurotypicals with Mallorie Rodgers

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Episode 211 - How to be a Great Second Photographer with Emily Wisch @emilywisch

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Episode 203 - Forget the Trends and Create Work that Speak to You with Kyle and Bianca Thompson of Oak and Iron Photo @oakandironphoto

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When we begin our business journeys, we are often very similar to our own clients. However, as your business grows, your target clients can change too.

Learning how to market and attract your target client can be difficult if you, yourself would no longer be your target client.

We dive into how to reach a market that isn't second nature in my interview on the Gold Biz Podcast with Rachel Traxler. Check out more of Rachel's episodes wherever you podcast.

Sponsor of the episode: The Hybrid Collective Feb 23-27, 2025

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Gold Biz Podcast with Rachel Traxler

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When our photography and our life experience mesh, that's where fulfillment and ease reside in your business.

Matt Jacob is a Bali based photographer who has traveled the world creating in-depth and beautiful environmental portraits. He's also the host of the Mood Podcast, and today we dive into mindsets and philosophies of being a photographer.

From the importance of connecting with your subject before you ever take a photo, to gaining empathy for those around us, this is a great conversation and episode.

Sponsor of the episode: The Hybrid Collective Feb 23-27, 2025

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mattjacobphotography.com

The Mood Podcast

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There is an under-representation in the wedding industry of couples who exist in larger bodies, and Christine Wright is educating and leading wedding professionals in how we can make a difference.

We get into some of the mindsets and limited experience in working with plus sized couples that is holding us back from creating a luxury and elevated experience for them in front of the camera and beyond.

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Elevated and Inclusive Plus Sized Workshop

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