Passion With Purpose Podcast

On today's episode we're going to be talking all about styled shoots! I posted a reel on Instagram about me advocating for people who do styled shoots and advocating for styled shoots themselves. Some people agreed and some people disagreed with me but either way I'd love to expand on my take here! Let's get into it.

Today I want to talk about the amount of hours that I work per week and how it's massively shifted this year in comparison to 2024! I'd love to explain how I've done this... Let's get into it!

Today I have guest Brooke Jefferson who is a family photographer in Oklahoma as well as a photography business coach. I'm really excited for you to hear all that we're going to cover today! So let's get into it!

Today I have the privilege of introducing you to Rachael Johanson who works specifically in the luxury personal branding space. If you're a photographer interested in the high-end wedding luxury space and wanting to take a step up in the industry, this one's for you! Let's get into it.

Today's episode is actually a recording of one of my recent YouTube videos! So many photographers are offering a certain package that simply isn't serving them or their clients best. The sooner you can get rid of it, the better. Let's get into it!

Today I have Abby & Michael Smithers of Honest Hearts. They've been part of my coaching program, the Business Blueprint, and what an honor it's been to have them! They do both photography & videography and I've seen their business absolutely rocket-launch! Listen in to hear their story and be inspired!

Today we're going to be talking about paid ads (Meta ads). I'm fired up about this topic and really think it can help photographers & business owners, especially those who are struggling with a volume of marketing that they would like to reach but haven't been able to reach before. I'd like to equip you - let's get into it!

Today I have a student from my Business Blueprint course joining me. Her name is Paige Smith and she's going to share her story of hitting a goal of $100k as a photographer; a goal that felt impossible at the beginning of the year (2024). I'm so excited to have you hear this one! Let's get into it.

On today's episode I'm going to be answering questions that followers submitted to me on my Instagram story. I got a flood of incoming questions; smart questions! I'm very excited to go through & answer them today, so let's get into it!Submit your question to ask Nate on the show!!

Today's episode is another live coaching call with a guest from the show, similar to yourself, named Blake Clover who wants to take his business to the next level. I can't wait for you to hear! If you'd ever want to join me on Passion With Purpose and ask questions yourself scroll down to the link that says "submit your question to ask Nate on the show". We'd love to have YOU on the show! But for now, let's get into it with Blake...Submit your question to ask Nate on the show!!

On today's episode we're going to be talking about accounting, bookkeeping, numbers, & finances in your photography business. We often talk on this podcast about how to make money but we don't talk a ton about how to manage it. I want this episode to be as practical as possible because I've never done an episode about this before.

Today's episode originally aired on Peyton Helm's podcast where Peyton interviewed me. We talked about pricing, my philosophy on marketing, social media, mindset as a business owner and more! I thought I'd share the episode here on Passion With Purpose, so let's get into it!

I've never done an episode talking about books that I really like and that have really influenced me and my career as an entrepreneur. Our own experiences are probably where we learn most, but for me my second source of greatest education and influence has come from reading books! I'd love to share with you some of the best ones I've read. Let's get into it!

I'm excited to have Laurel Vines with me today who has tons of experience helping others, specifically photographers, with Pinterest marketing. She is the owner of Vineyard Creative Co. where they offer web design services and organic traffic growth for creative service providers. Let's get into it!

Today's episode is another live coaching call with a photographer named Cassie who recently moved from Iowa to Hawaii; a massive move which brings up questions for her business! If you'd ever want to join me on Passion With Purpose and ask questions yourself scroll down to the link that says "submit your question to ask Nate on the show". We'd love to have YOU on the show! But for now, let's get into it!

Hopefully you caught last week's episode as this is actually Part 2! I've been marinating over the topic of manifestation, affirmations, law of attraction, meditations, etc. This is something that's always really intrigued me since it's extremely common in modern day entrepreneurship and I want to continue to unpack this topic from a Christian perspective. Let's get into it!✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”)⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

I've been marinating over the topic of manifestation, affirmations, law of attraction, meditations, etc. This is something that's always really intrigued me since it's extremely common in modern day entrepreneurship and I want to go ahead and unpack this topic from a Christian perspective. Let's get into it!✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”)⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

I have Avery Phillips on the show today! Avery is a wedding photographer who, like myself, is also in the West Michigan area. But not only is she a photographer, she recently stepped into motherhood. She just does it all! Let's get into it!✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”)⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today I'm interviewing Zach & Madison Higgins, a photography & videography husband & wife duo located in Northwestern Florida. They have been part of the Business Blueprint for a while now and have an amazing transformational story that I want them to share with you! Listen in to hear what the past couple years of business has looked like for them as well as what brought them to the Business Blueprint!

On today's episode I want to share five things you can implement on your next client consult call that get them to book you. Why is booking your photography clients on the call so important? Because the consult call is your opportunity, it's the momentum, it's the connection point... I have much to say. Let's get into it!

Today's episode is an interview with two separate photography business owners. In the Business Blueprint community we have this common phenomenon where a student hits a big milestone and other students are asking them how they did it! So, I thought I'd bring a couple of these stories to the podcast this week! Listen in to hear what specific things made all the difference for their businesses in 2024!

Today's episode is another live coaching call with guests from the show, similar to yourself, named Ashlee and Dayne who are looking to raise their pricing as a wedding photography/videography husband and wife team. I can't wait for you to hear! If you'd ever want to join me on Passion With Purpose and ask questions yourself scroll down to the link that says "submit your question to ask Nate on the show". We'd love to have YOU on the show! But for now, let's get into it with Ashlee and Dayne...Submit your question to ask Nate on the show!!

Welcome back! Today I want to talk about a phenomenon that plagues the vast majority of us... The fear of what people might think of us. I see this phenomenon in my own life, my friend's lives and even in the lives of photographers in my Business Blueprint course! So, let's talk about it!

Today I have Alex McCrary on the show with me. Alex is a photographer from Iowa who's had an amazing transformational journey especially over the past year in her photography business. She's also been a member in my Business Blueprint coaching program! Watching her hustle and make things happen has been so inspiring and I'd love her to be able to share some of her story with you!

I'm going to teach you the importance of being remarkable in your photography business. Every single time you serve a client it's not just a paycheck, it's an opportunity to put your service on display. You want to make it so that your clients cannot stay silent about you to their community! Let's take a deep dive into this topic!

Today's episode is a personal reflection of the last year. I have seven primary things that I'd love to share with you from 2024 for your own photography business, or maybe any business! Let's get into it!

Today I'm talking about the differences between viral content and content that actually gets you clients; how to use both and why you need to know the importance of both and why one is more important than the other. Let's begin with when I was looking for a photographer myself for my wife and I a few years back... Listen in!

For a lot of photographers the holiday season is a time that ushers in a high-booking season! This episode is as much of a lesson in what TO do as it is a lesson in what NOT to do, despite the title. So if you're a photographer who's looking to do what it takes to build the life of your dreams, this one's for you! Let's get into it!

Today we're going to be talking about investing in online education. I want to be a trusted advisor to you photographers as you weigh the pros and cons of further education. Listen in as I discuss two different sides of this topic which I trust will help you. Here we go!

Today's episode is another live coaching call with multiple guests similar to yourself. I can't wait for you to hear! If you'd ever want to join me on Passion With Purpose and ask questions yourself scroll down to the link that says "submit your question to ask Nate on the show". We'd love to have YOU on the show! But for now, let's get into it!

Around this time of year many of you wedding photographers or photographers in general may be coming out of a very busy season. And maybe you're feeling a little burned out! I'd love to share with you on this topic because I've come a long way myself. Let's talk about this!

Today I have Peyton Helm on the show. He is a wedding and elopement photographer and a paid marketing coach focused on paid advertising. Listen in to hear his fascinating story that actually began with multilevel marketing! Let's get into it!

"Branding" doesn't just mean a logo and color palette. Branding has a way deeper impact and meaning than that. And it takes on a whole new meaning when you do it the right way, and it can cost you countless sales and referrals when your branding lacks one thing: consistency. Let's get into the psychology of branding, and what it means for your business...

Today's episode is based around a question that I often get from a lot of you. A lot of people ask me how I let the Lord guide my business or how I let God into my business. While this is a deeply layered topic I'd like to zero in on one angle, and that is biblical wisdom from the book of Proverbs. Let's get into it!

I have the incredible Taryn Ruiz with me today who is a wedding photographer from Rochester, New York. Taryn has been a part of my business coaching program, the Business Blueprint. She's hit some awesome milestones especially over the course of the past year and I want you to hear some of her inspiring story! Let's get into it!

Today I want to give you a perspective shift that the photography industry isn't in fact over-saturated and give you practical tips as to why that is. Maybe a better question would be, is your market over-saturated with photographers? Let's dig into this!

I am so thrilled to have Caroline & Kelle'mon on the show today! They are members in my coaching program, the Business Blueprint. Caroline & Kelle'mon are a husband & wife team who do wedding photography & videography. Tune in to hear their story, why they joined the Business Blueprint and some of their biggest wins since being in the program!

Today's episode is similar to the one I did last month & I'm so excited to share it with you! Again, it's a live coaching call with multiple people joining me similar to yourself. If you'd ever want to join me on Passion With Purpose and ask questions yourself scroll down to the link that says "submit your question to ask Nate on the show". We'd love to have YOU on the show! But for now, let's get into it!

We're covering a massive question today! Should you list your photography prices on your website? There are a lot of opinions on this discussion! I'm specifically speaking to photographers and would like to have an open dialogue about this. There are valid arguments on both sides, listing prices vs not listing prices... But let's get on with it and dive into this controversial discussion!⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠(Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”)️⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today I'm talking with one of my friends in the industry - Ivan Amssan. If you don't know this guy yet, you're about to - and you're going to love him (and his smoooooth voice???). He's been shooting in the industry for 7-8 wedding seasons, runs a full-time photography team including his own weddings and his associate weddings, and today he and I sit down to chat about 2024 as a year for the photography industry. What have been the shifts? What struggles? What's "not cutting it" anymore? ...and HOW can you stand out as a photographer and still find wild success even in 2024?⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠(Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”)️⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Today I'm chatting with Michaela Beach - a photographer since 2017, who is a current member of my coaching program, the Business Blueprint. Michaela lets us into her world and shares how her mindset has changed everything for her business and income, even after seven years in the photography industry. ️⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐️

Today's episode is a brand new type of episode and I'm really excited! This is a live coaching call with multiple people similar to yourself. Additionally, if you'd ever want to join me on Passion With Purpose and ask questions yourself scroll down to the link that says "submit your question to ask Nate on the show". We'd love to have YOU on the show! But for now, let's get into it!

Consider this your "personal-hype" episode. It's mid-August now and this is the beginning of a busy season for many photographers. Listen to this episode while you're on your way to your next project or session and the nervous thoughts begin to creep in. Let me encourage you and realign your focus! Are you ready for this episode!? I'm so ready. Let's get to it. ✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ️⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On today's episode I have Ryan from Forged in the North. Ryan & his wife, Heidi started Forged in the North about 13 years ago; a collective of photographers & cinematographers based out of Brooklyn, NY. Listen in to hear a little bit about their journey. Ryan shares some of their failures as well as their success! Let's get into it! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠(Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ️⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today I'm covering a common state of being for the everyday entrepreneur; the difficulty of being in the midst of being knocked down. And despite your best efforts you're seeing no breakthrough. Let's talk about this place and what to do while you're in it! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠(Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ️⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode I talk with Manda Worthington. Manda is an entrepreneur, a marketing strategist and a relentless achiever, through and through. Completely self-made from the ground up, she is best known as the owner of Mae&Co Creative - a destination based, luxury event planning company as well as the founder of Mae&Co Monthly, bringing authentic and gate-keeping free education to wedding professionals around the world. I've been wanting to bring someone in from this space specifically and our conversation was fun, encouraging, and helpful. We talk everything from how to connect with wedding planners as photographers to what we should not do. You don't want to miss this one. Let's jump in! ⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ️⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Working hard and being disciplined is important, but so often we can forget one of the most fundamental needs that we all have... The need for rest. Slowing down in the midst of hard work is vital. On today's episode I touch on four things with reference to rest, that I have found are essential pillars of rest for the human being, for my body/mind/soul, and hopefully you can learn from these too. Here we go! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠(Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ️⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On today's episode Alex and Britt, a husband & wife team based in Wisconsin, join me and share about their combined photo & video business. We discuss everything from marketing to sales to lessons they've learned along the way to their social media game and even how they navigate running a business as a married couple! You don't want to miss this one. Let's get into it! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠(Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ️⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Do you often find yourself saying (or hearing other people say) “the economy is hard” or “it's hard to grow on social media” or “this industry is changing” etc..? In today's episode I talk about the current climate of the photography industry, especially as it relates to the economy. What it means for you, what it doesn't mean for you, and how you can thrive EVEN in a "bad" economy. I'll challenge your mindsets and we will take a few moments to turn disadvantages into advantages ultimately discovering how to you can THRIVE in these conditions. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠(Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ️⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode I am chatting with destination wedding photographer, mentor, and podcaster, Claire Hunt. After building her photography business in Nashville, she decided to relocate everything to Colorado... so how did she do it so successfully without losing all her bookings? In this episode, we dive into all the details on how to relocate your photography business successfully. We talk through practical steps that you don't want to miss out on. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠(Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”) ️⭐️Join the Waitlist for Nathan's Signature Coaching Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠