What are the secrets to mini-session success? This episode is the third in my series featuring the women of my Education Blueprint mastermind. I’m speaking with fellow photographer Danielle Miranda about her impressive success with mini-sessions and how to get started with stress-free sessions in 2025.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

I am so excited to announce the Pre-Black Friday Sale. During the week of November 18th, I will be highlighting a different offer every single day. There is something for every level of photographer, plus an offer at every price point with massive discounts. Put your name on the waitlist now to grab these offers before quantities run out.

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Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Danielle Miranda (2:07)

The love-hate relationship with mini sessions (5:33)

Actual numbers from Danielle’s minis (6:34)

The journey to easy mini sessions (10:52)

Making your mini session feel successful (14:10)

Offering an up-sell and avoiding over-delivery (19:36)

What photographers do wrong with mini-sessions (21:30)

Your first step to a successful mini-session (24:33)

Mini-Session Tool Kit (27:36)

Rapid-fire questions (29:03)

Connect with Danielle:

Website: daniellemirandaphotography.com

Instagram: instagram.com/daniellemirandaphotography

Mini-Session Tool Kit: daniellemirandaphotography.com/mini-toolkit-signup

Mentoring: daniellemirandaphotography.com/photographer-mentoring

The Focus Collective: the-focus-collective.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Pre-Black Friday Sale: sabrinagebhardt.com/holiday24

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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How much of a role does the client experience play in the success of your business? Today, I’m speaking with Natasha Sewell about improving your client experience plus some of the horror stories from our own business journeys.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

I am so excited to announce the Pre-Black Friday Sale. During the week of November 18th, I will be highlighting a different offer every single day. There is something for every level of photographer, plus an offer at every price point with massive discounts. Put your name on the waitlist now to grab these offers before quantities run out.

Learn More >>

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Natasha (2:07)

Defining client experience (3:11)

Your bare minimum client experience (4:31)

Signs your client experience needs work and how to fix it (6:58)

Misconceptions around the client experience (12:20)

Natasha’s journey with the client experience (15:13)

Client experience horror stories (17:42)

Where to start with improving your client experience (21:19)

Elevate your client experience (26:42)

Rapid-fire questions (28:01)

Connect with Natasha:

Free Guide Elevate Your Client Experience: npsphotography.com/photography-freebie-website-client-experience

Waitlist: npsphotography.com/the-client-experience-waitlist

Website: npsphotography.com

Instagram: instagram.com/npsphotography

Connect with Sabrina:

Pre-Black Friday Sale: sabrinagebhardt.com/holiday24

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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Can glowing reviews change your business? This episode is the first in a new series featuring the women of my Education Blueprint mastermind. I’m speaking with fellow photographer Christine Dammann about the importance of Google reviews, how to encourage your clients into writing glowing reviews, plus what happens when you receive a bad review.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

I am so excited to announce the Pre-Black Friday Sale. During the week of November 18th, I will be highlighting a different offer every single day. There is something for every level of photographer, plus an offer at every price point with massive discounts. Put your name on the waitlist now to grab these offers before quantities run out.

Get on the Waitlist >>

Review the Show Notes:

Why Google reviews are so important to your business (4:30)

Using Google reviews to support your marketing efforts (8:03)

Getting started with Google reviews as a newer business (10:05)

Why you’re not getting reviews as an established business (13:09)

Receiving a negative review (17:44)

Before and after prioritizing Google reviews (24:43)

How to get glowing reviews (27:00)

Rapid-fire questions (27:50)

Connect with Christine:

Google Review Freebie: christinedammann.com/google-freebie

Website: christinedammann.com

Instagram: instagram.com/christinedammannphotography

Imagen: imagen-ai.com/?ref_id=182379022

Connect with Sabrina:

Pre-Black Friday Sale: sabrinagebhardt.com/holiday24

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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Do you feel abundant and successful during your busy season, or empty and depleted? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a common experience amongst photographers: feeling emptiness during the most “successful” time of the year. I’m giving my recommendations for how to get back on track with taking care of yourself plus how to create internal abundance during busy periods.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes:

You’re not alone in this (2:43)

The solution to creating an abundant busy season (6:57)

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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How are your 2024 goals going? In today’s episode, guest Colie James and I are getting together for our third quarter business besties chat. We’re checking in on our goals and updating our plans for the end of 2024.

This episode is brought to you by Marketing That Attracts, my new course that will give you clarity on your marketing strategy and attract your ideal clients. In this course, you will learn five organic marketing strategies for photographers and advice for how to implement them into your business. Join today and get access to even more additional resources like templates, trainings, and organizational tools.

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Review the Show Notes:

Rhythms and routines during the school year (2:05)

Saying “no” more (5:47)

Opportunities for visibility (7:17)

Education blueprint mastermind (11:32)

Evergreen emails (14:39)

Marketing That Attracts course update (26:00)

Making a decision about 1:1 offers (27:18)

Releasing and letting go of things (31:32) *ad here (33:39)

Black Friday plans (37:59)

New marketing freebie (42:09)

Pinterest and Airtable strategy (43:25)

Root To Rise 2025 (49:36)

ConvertBox (51:12)

CRM Blueprint course updates (57:07)

Connect with Colie:

Website: coliejames.com

Instagram: instagram.com/coliejames

Podcast: coliejames.com/podcast

AirTable Hub: coliejames.com/airtable

Connect with Sabrina:

Marketing That Attracts: https://sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/hWKA5zJm9GZa

Root To Rise: https://sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

Episode 103: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/q3-business-besties-chat-with-colie-james

Episode 88: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/88-q2-business-besties-chat-with-colie-james

Episode 75: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/75-quarterly-business-chat-with-colie-james

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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How do you handle your money during seasons of abundance? In today’s episode, I’m talking with my bookkeeper Kelly Marshall all about setting your business up for financial success. Kelly shares practical tips for the Profit First method, plus how to create a feeling of calm in your relationship with money.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Learn More >>

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Kelly (2:38)

How Profit-First can help entrepreneurs (7:45)

Starting from an abundant bucket (18:00)

Looking at and allocating your money (20:42)

Making a decision for your financial success (26:11)

Limiting blocks around abundance (38:46)

Struggling to hold onto money (47:50)

Feeling calm in your relationship with money (52:22)

Rapid-fire questions (1:02:52)

Mentioned in this episode:

Relay Financial: relayfi.com

Profit First: amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making

Rich As F*ck: amazon.com/Rich-More-Money-than-Know

Connect with Kelly:

Website: terracarefinancial.com

Instagram: instagram.com/kelly.marshall.8

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/2026160704129573

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Root To Rise Waitlist: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

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What are my top personal development book recommendations? In today’s episode, I’m sharing five books that every female entrepreneur should read.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Learn More >>

Review the Show Notes:

Profit First (4:40)

We Should All Be Millionaires (7:15)

Atomic Habits (11:04) - place ad before this

15 Invaluable Laws Of Growth (14:40)

You Are A Badass At Making Money (16:40)

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We Should All Be Millionaires: amzn.to/3BgSoVi

Atomic Habits: amzn.to/3BqNMM4

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You Are A Badass At Making Money: amzn.to/3ZFfOhj

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise Waitlist: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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How am I outsourcing in my business in 2024? In today’s episode, I’m going down the list of everything I currently outsource, plus tips for creating more support within your business.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Learn More >>

Mentioned in this episode:

Root To Rise: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

Kelly Marshall: terracarefinancial.com

Gaffin Creative: gaffincreative.com

Stefanie Morris: stefaniemorris.co

Octavia Elease: octaviaeleasedesigns.com

In All Things Design: inallthingscreative.com

The Rave Social: theravesocial.com

Image Salon: imgsln.co/BZCT6X6M

Sara Gillis: whatsarasaid.com

Profit First: amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making

Rich As F*ck: amazon.com/Rich-More-Money-than-Know

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Root To Rise Waitlist: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

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