The High Rollers Club with Jennifer Smith & Humberto Garcia

Have you ever experienced the frustration of being ghosted by potential clients? I know exactly how that feels. But guess what? I've discovered a few game-changing strategies that turned the tables for our students and clients, and I can't wait to share them with you in this video/podcast episode.Join me as I unveil the secrets behind my recent success story. One of my portrait clients went from getting ignored by 14 out of 15 leads to receiving responses from almost all of them! And the best part? These strategies are so simple that any photographer can implement them.In this episode, we'll delve into the specific tweaks that made all the difference:Crafting a genuine and engaging first text message that sparks curiosity and invites a response.Unleashing the power of a secret sauce on the Thank You page, creating a unique and memorable experience for prospects.Sending a carefully timed and personalized email, exactly 7 minutes after their initial inquiry, to stand out from the crowd.Following a golden rule for handling new inquiries that builds trust and establishes a strong foundation for future interactions.I believe that connecting with clients should be a personal and authentic experience, and these strategies reflect that philosophy. It's not about pushing sales or using manipulative tactics—it's about building genuine relationships.If you're tired of being ghosted and ready to transform your client interactions, I invite you to join me on this journey. Join our Free Photography Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

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Join us for an exclusive 6-figure photography studio panel discussion featuring highly successful, six-figure photography studio owners as they reveal the secrets to their thriving businesses. Dive into the world of elite photographers as they share their strategies, experiences, and insights on a variety of topics, including:Discovering the best (and worst) sources for high-paying clients for their studios.Recognizing the right time to change pricing and how to do it effectivelyDeciding between a commercial studio space and a home-based setupOvercoming the challenges and capitalizing on the successes within the photography industryWith a diverse range of opinions and backgrounds, these accomplished panelists provide invaluable advice for photographers looking to grow their business and elevate their craft. Whether you're just starting or an established professional, this panel discussion is a must-watch for anyone seeking to unlock the secrets to six-figure photography studio success.Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the industry! Like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more expert insights and valuable resources on photography and business growth.Join our Free Photography Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

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Paula Luu, a photographer, shares her journey of scaling her business and finding success. She started her photography career in 2006 in Waco, Texas, where her husband gave her a camera, and she began taking pictures of people for album covers and headshots. Eventually, she moved to Houston, Texas, to pursue photography full-time.In October/November 2021, she joined Mastermind, a business coaching program, and by February 2022, she and her husband had sold out 40 sessions in less than 48 hours, earning $188,000 with an average session price of $3,000. They credit their success to networking, building relationships with clients, and implementing the information they learned in Mastermind.The campaign that helped them achieve their success is the 40 Over 40 campaign. This campaign is aimed at empowering 40 women over 40 to embrace their beauty and have a positive body image. They structured the pricing to include hair and makeup artists, three looks, a meet and greet with Chloe, a guaranteed "it shot" for each participant, a magazine featuring their bio and testimonials, and a champagne party.The magazine they produce for the campaign costs them a bit over a thousand dollars for the printout. However, they are planning an upsell for a bigger magazine or a framed photograph with the woman as the cover for an extra cost. They also found the venue for the champagne party through networking and are not selling tickets but instead inviting the forty women to bring a friend.Paula has plans to hire two more full-time employees and currently has an in-house retoucher and social media manager who help her with her work. She also sent a referral to another photographer for a wedding event. Her advice for people looking to make major changes is to be patient and consistent, trust the system, and don't be scared to jump.In summary, Paula's journey shows the importance of networking, building relationships with clients, and implementing the knowledge gained from The High Rollers Club Mastermind. Her 40 Over 40 campaign is a successful example of how empowering women and providing value can generate income for a photography business.https://paulanluu.com/Join our Free Photography Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

How J. Renee Studios grew a half-a-million-dollar studio with two locations hundreds of miles apart.Support the show

Danielle sanders went from 34K in 2019 to 845K in 2022 and now has built 2 more businesses in different industries. Join our Free Photography Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

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Andrew has been a producer and director in the creative industry for over 10 years. He has served as the Director of Photography for the Toronto Art of Fashion Annual and worked as a lead in producing content for events including America's Next Top Model Live. Coupled with a professional back ground in Human Resources, Sales, and Photography; and as a WPPI judge of 4 years; Andrew's core value is serving others who have a passion to grow their professional and artistic careers. As a coach and business mentor, Andrew guides other like-minded business owners and studios around Canada and the US, to 6-figure profits with his zero-risk, win-win approach; giving his partners sustainable, scalable business models and systems to work with to achieve their goals. Currently, as the creative director for FABLE Studios in Toronto Canada, Andrew is responsible for leading 14 full time crew members where they aim to change the lives of 1,000 clients per year in the boudoir genre.Join our Free Photography Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/Check out these top 3 FREE downloads 6 Places to Find Your Ideal Client: https://programs.thehighrollersclub.io/6-places-ideal-clients6 Things Killing Your Sales: https://programs.thehighrollersclub.io/6-thingsFacebook Ads Strategy for Photographers: https://programs.thehighrollersclub.io/facebook-ads-strategyAbout Jenn Bruno Smith: After leaving a successful career as a speech pathologist and clinical liaison, Jenn moved into pursuing her business full time. She has been shooting boudoir exclusively for 4 year s and teaching marketing and business to the photography industry for the last two. You can catch up with Jenn in her group The High Rollers Club- IPS, Business and Marketing for Boudoir photographers. Email questions, comments, and client horror stories to THRCpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Andrew has been a producer and director in the creative industry for over 10 years. He has served as the Director of Photography for the Toronto Art of Fashion Annual and worked as a lead in producing content for events including America's Next Top Model Live. Coupled with a professional back ground in Human Resources, Sales, and Photography; and as a WPPI judge of 4 years; Andrew's core value is serving others who have a passion to grow their professional and artistic careers. As a coach and business mentor, Andrew guides other like-minded business owners and studios around Canada and the US, to 6-figure profits with his zero-risk, win-win approach; giving his partners sustainable, scalable business models and systems to work with to achieve their goals. Currently, as the creative director for FABLE Studios in Toronto Canada, Andrew is responsible for leading 14 full time crew members where they aim to change the lives of 1,000 clients per year in the boudoir genre.Join our Free Photography Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

Sit down with Jenn Bruno Smith and Randy Smith from Boudoir by Jennifer Smith on how they started their boudoir empire.Join us in our free facebook group with over 15,000 photographers:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclubLearn how to work with us at:https://thehighrollersclub.io/Email questions, comments, and client horror stories to THRCpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Jiribette Garcia sits down with Jenn Bruno Smith in this boudoir education interview about booking boudoir clients on the phone.Support the show

Michael Sasser joins the High Rollers Podcast to talk about his flow posing methods with Jenn Bruno Smith.https://sasserstillsboudoir.com/Support the show

Jenn Bruno Smith sits down and talks to Jennifer Lynn James from supernovaboudoir.com about her relocation from Virginia to Florida and why you shouldn't lower your prices, even when business is slow.Support the show

https://urbandeception.com/Matt Johnson is recognized as one of the leading Magicians and Escapologists in the world today! He is a specialist in high quality Entertainment for Corporate Events, Cruise Ships, Theatres, Conferences, TV and more.His Escapes, Illusions and Magic have been featured on many of the world's top TV shows including America's Got Talent, Britain's Got Talent, The World's Best, Penn & Teller Fool Us, The Late Late Show with James Corden and many more!In 2019 Matt was voted the NUMBER 2 MOST VIEWED ACT on BGT and the #1 MOST DANGEROUS ACT. Matt is well known for his death defying escapes!✅ Join our Free Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

Having been brought up in photography, and from a very young age been involved with running photographic organizations, Colin Jones has a unique perspective and large knowledge of the photographic industry, with particular emphasis on the trade side of the industry. As CEO for The Societies of Photographers, Colin's role is to oversee the day-to-day running of the organization from membership recruitment, renewals, expanding, and updating the benefits of membership, London Photo Convention Organizer, heading up the Roadshows team, providing content and part-designing the magazine Professional Image maker, website design, and content creation, as well as business development. Colin also works closely with the trade to help them reach photographers through advertising and trade shows. This enables The Societies of Photographers to provide free education and training for photographers. Out of hours, Colin is immensely proud to be a Volunteer Crew Member for Rhyl RNLI Lifeboat – helping Save Lives at Sea; his roles on the station include Deputy Mechanic and Navigator on the All-Weather Lifeboat and Helm on the Inshore Lifeboat. Colin is also an acoustic musician, playing acoustic-style gigs in his in the local area around North Wales. As well as releasing original music on Spotify, iTunes and Amazon Music.Support the show

$24,362.50 Portrait Studio Sale with Natalia Naa one of our High Rollers Club Mastermind Members.In this episode we talk to Natalia Naa about her boudoir studio and how she attracts ultra high paying clients and how she was able to create an IPS session that grossed over $24,000.Natalia Naa creates soft, painterly photographs that capture the essence of a woman's beauty, strength, and sensuality. Each of Natalia's portraits is a labor of love. She strives to tell the unique stories and the lived narratives of each woman she photographs. Her style of photography has been described as ethereal, elegant and romantic.Natalia specialises in creating ambient visual stories that celebrates the essence of femininity, consistently making stunning, high-quality imagery. https://www.natalianaa.com/Join us in our free facebook group with over 15,000 photographers:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclubLearn how to work with us at:https://thehighrollersclub.io/Support the show

About Liz Hansen:She's the owner of Chicago Boudoir and was been photographing families and kids for over 6 years before she found an opportunity to work for a boudoir studio in the area. Once she started, she was hooked and never looked back. She's since started one of the fastest growing studios in the United States and now we get to sit down and learn from her. https://chicago-boudoir.com/Join our Free Photography Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

Today we sit down with Jenn Bruno Smith and talk about 2021 and how Boudoir Photography is fairing in 2021.Support the show (https://thehighrollersclub.io/)

In this video we cover how Natasha marketed her boudoir business, booked more clients, and increased her prices.Join our Free Photography Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

In this episode we talk to Jenn Bruno Smith about her highest grossing month ever. We discuss attracting clients, increasing sales averages, and how she ended up with such a high sales month.Support the show

In today's podcast, we sit down with the great Ana Brandt and discuss her background story that led her to the acclaimed newborn photographer and educator she is today. Ana Brandt has been a Professional Photographer for over 20 years and a global educator for over 11 years.You can easily recognize Ana form her youtube channel that has nearly 200k subscribers and over 51 million views. Her story on how she entered the industry is inspirational and shows the commitment she has to the photography industry.She's highly technical but makes it really easy to capture connection and intimacy through her online courses.Ana's:Online CoursesPortfolioYoutube Support the show (https://thehighrollersclub.io/)Support the show (https://thehighrollersclub.io/)

Today, we're back with Jenn Bruno Smith and Humberto Garcia to discuss Jenn's success with her Tik Tok marketing, continuing sales during the pandemic, and her plans with her new studio. About Jenn Bruno Smith:After leaving a successful career as a ​speech ​pathologist and clinical liaison, ​Jenn moved into pursuing her business full time. ​She has been shooting boudoir exclusively for 4 year​s​ and teaching marketing and business to the photography industry​ for the last two.You can catch up with Jenn in her group The High Rollers Club- IPS, Business and Marketing for Boudoir photographers.About the Interviewer Humberto Garcia:Humberto Garcia is the world's leading photography business growth expert.Founder of Photography to Profits and high-performance coach to multiple 6-figure photography businesses. Humberto coaches photographers from his special operations military experience and photography sales and marketing experience. After years of high performance in Marine Special Operations and building businesses, he knows what works.✅ Join our Free Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

In today's podcast, we sit down with Damien Lovegrove and discuss the boudoir and portrait lighting that's made him a household name in the boudoir and wedding industry.Damien's known for teaching people how to photography beautiful people in beautiful places with narrative and soul.He's passionate about lighting, shadows, contrast, and harmony.He's highly technical but makes it really easy to capture connection and intimacy through his online courses and in person workshops.Photography WorkshopsPortfolioScatterflashSupport the show (https://thehighrollersclub.io/)

We sit down with Quinn Teechma to discuss her early success as a boudoir photographer. After leaving a career of bartending, Quinn has been able to launch a full time career in a short period of time all during a pandemic. About Quinn Teechma:After leaving a career of ​bartending ​Quinn moved into pursuing her dream full time. ​She has only been shooting boudoir  for  a few month​s​ and already grossing $30,000 in revenue. About the Interviewer Humberto Garcia:Humberto Garcia is the world's leading photography business growth expert.Founder of Photography to Profits and high-performance coach to multiple 6-figure photography businesses. Humberto coaches photographers from his special operations military experience and photography sales and marketing experience. After years of high performance in Marine Special Operations and building businesses, he knows what works.Marketing for Photographers✅ Join our Free Photography Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

Adam Stuart sits down to speak to Jenn Bruno Smith from the High Rollers Club to talk about how started his boudoir business from scratch. He breaks down how his very first sale was over $4,000.https://thehighrollersclub.io/Join our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/Support the show (https://thehighrollersclub.io/)

Stephanie Watts, a wedding photographers turned boudoir photographer, sits down with Humberto Garcia to discuss how she made 2019 her first profitable year in business, how she collected almost $20,000 in April 2020 without shooting a single session, and why she's still going to have a record breaking year despite the pandemic.If you're a portrait or wedding photographer and want to see how Stephanie brings in leads on autopilot every single day, you can't miss this episode.https://www.stephaniemarieboudoir.com/Support the show (https://thehighrollersclub.io/)

On today's show I sit down and speak to Joanna Andres, one of Ohio's best newborn photographers. She's has a a wealth of knowledge and is on to share how she photographed over 80 newborns in 2019 after being diagnosed with beast cancer. We also spoke about her pricing, customer experience, and how she's racked up over 200 Google reviews.Joanna Andres Photography - Columbus, Ohio Newborn Photographerhttps://joannaandresphotography.com/newborn-photography/Support the show (https://thehighrollersclub.io/)

In this episode, Jenn Bruno Smith and Humberto Garcia discuss running a photography business during the shutdown. How Jenn is still booking clients during the quarentine. How Jenn is getting clients from Tik TokResources Photographers can use like PPP and UnemploymentSupport the show (https://thehighrollersclub.io/)

In this episode, Jenn Bruno Smith and Humberto Garcia update you on what's working to get bookings in the future and how you can grow your email list and Facebook group right now.Support the show (https://thehighrollersclub.io/)

Tune into this week's interview with Rachel Brenke where we discuss the importance of creating and maintaining photography contracts for your business. Rachel also digs deep into common and important legal inquiries every photography business owner should know.✅ Join our Free Photography Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

There's no such thing as a pain free life.The sooner we accept this, the happier we'll be. Today Humberto Garcia shares what the strongest people do to make it past the hardest times.Support the show (https://thehighrollersclub.io/)

What should you be doing during this Coronavirus panic? Join Humberto Garcia and Jenn Bruno Smith from the High Rollers Club as they discuss what they're seeing across the United States in different portrait studios.✅ Join our Free Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

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This week we sit down with Brooke Summer and discussed getting over the fear of raising your prices, speaking to your ideal client through your website, and booking more shoots.✅ Join our Free Photography Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

We're back from Vegas and we sit down to discuss progress through early 2020 and how Jenn came back to her studio for 1/2 a day and had a 20,000 dollar week.✅ Join our Free Photography Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

Read the entire blog here: https://thehighrollersclub.io/blog/nino-battista/This week we sat down with Nino Batista, a model photographer whose work has been published in lifestyle and men's publications all over the world. In this video, he introduces his frequency plugin which gives portraits more texture. His advice for retouching photos is to know when to stop and to not get stuck in details. Batista suggests that if you are starting your photography business, you should pay models to work with you because it is a good investment and offers good training for you. Batista recommends that photographers should attend conferences in order to get out of their shell and talk to like-minded individuals. You can get a 15% discount to his plugins through The High Rollers Club. The link is here.For more information you can visit  http://www.ninobatista.com✅ Join our Free Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudo...

Read the entire blog here: https://thehighrollersclub.io/blog/book-photography-referrals-clients/This video gives insight into Nate Grahek from Sticky Albums. He created Sticky Apps, which is an app popular amongst photographers and clients with their images on it readily available that they can share with friends and family.Sticky Apps is a website replacement tool that creates a mobile portfolio of images, either in general or for a specific client. It creates beautiful custom mobile apps for clients and serves as advertisements for your photography business (with your logo at the top and buttons to call or email your business). It also provides your clients with a digital photo album that can be saved to the home screen of their mobile devices and shared with ease.For more information you can visit https://stickymarketingtools.com/✅ Join our Free Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudo...

Read the entire blog here : https://thehighrollersclub.io/wp-admin/post.php?post=969&action=editThis video gives insight into Skip Cohen from Skip Cohen University, and his experience with photography. It begins by letting readers know a little of his background, such as how he started in the polaroid business and has seen massive growth in the photography industry. Now, the medium has changed with how images are shared and the amount consumer reach available. He follows Steve Job's philosophy that if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. He goes on to explain that to find balance, you have to make sure your heart is in it, have a routine, and take care of yourself. In order to make your business successful, make sure you charge the right prices for your services and always try to learn new things from people who have good insight about the industry. You can learn more about Skip Cohen through https://www.skipcohenuniversity.com/about-us.html✅Join Our Free Facebook Group✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

Read the entire blog here: https://thehighrollersclub.io/blog/jessica-rae-aroha-mckaig-interview/Join us in this week's interview with Jessica Rae and Aroha McKaig for firsthand insight into how photographing boudoir is about telling a story and letting people know that they can embrace their sexuality without feeling ashamed of it. They have thorough conversations with their clients to get to know what they want out of these photos and always try to make clients feel comfortable in their studio space. They always push themselves in order to come up with new creative ideas for their shoots, and like to change studio spaces, travel, and see what other photographers in their industry are doing. Incorporating sexuality into their photographs requires them to understand what the clients limits are and make them feel comfortable in the shoot. When it comes to shooting erotica, they bring in someone who is comfortable doing it and find out what poses to shoot them in.Vulnerability is a big factor in their photography because their photos are all about storytelling. They like to talk with their clients and relate to them before taking their photos. Since many of these clients are taking these pictures in order to free themselves of a trauma or negative experience, they always try to make sure that the client comes out of the photo session feeling less damaged than they came in.You can sign up for their upcoming workshop here:  https://domorephotographers.com/storefront/next-level-boudoir-workshop-sponsored.✅ Join our Free Facebook Group ✅:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

Join us in this weeks interview with Mastermind student Sivan Rettew who was able to gross 275k by the end of December 2019. Sivan was able to achieve this level of success by making her price list stronger and more sustainable. Tune in to learn her process.✅Join our Free Facebook Group ✅: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudo...

If I lost everything and had to start over, this is how I'd launch my photography business again to scale it to at least 100,000 a year. Maybe you're starting over, switching genres, or even moving your photography business to a new city. Here's exactly how I'd do it.✅Join our Free Facebook Group✅: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/

You can be the best photographer in your entire region and still not get bookings. Why? Because clients don't book simply “the best,” they book the best-known. Want to know how to be best-known? Watch this interview where Jenn Bruno Smith and Humberto Garcia break down how to target and nurture leads to get clients and grow your business. This video will show you how leveraging Facebook and Google ads, retargeting pixels, and your website can reliably grow your photography business. You can catch up with Jenn in her group The High Rollers Club- IPS, Business and Marketing for Boudoir photographers here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/ Support the show (https://thehighrollersclub.io/)

After leaving a successful career as a ​speech ​pathologist and clinical liaison, ​Jennifer moved into pursuing her business full time. ​She has been shooting boudoir exclusively for 4 year​s​ and teaching marketing and business to the photography industry​ for the last two. Tune in to see how Jennifer earned $50,000 in just one month doing boudoir shoots. She'll be sharing her best tips on email automation, marketing must do's, and why bridal shows matter.You can catch up with Jenn in her group The High Rollers Club- IPS, Business and Marketing for Boudoir photographers here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/boudoirhighrollersclub/Support the show (https://thehighrollersclub.io/)