How do I run a successful small business? How can I keep the balance between my 9 to 5 and side hustle? What are the essentials creative entrepreneurs needs to know? What are the best ways to market myself? How can I build credibility and attract my ideal client? If you’re asking these small business questions, you come to the right place. Welcome to The Self-Starter Podcast, an attorney-led business, entrepreneurship, and marketing podcast with Nichole Lauren. This is a safe space for female entrepreneurs to feel empowered that YOU are the girl for the job. New episode every Monday!
Happy Launch Week! This week, Photography Business Mastermind officially go on sale to my audience! (Spoiler Alter: we already have 3 of the 5 spots filled from presale!!
Welcome back, Self-Starters! I've missed you, and we've got LOTS to catch up on. From travels, to wedding season, round 2 of the mastermind, and turning 30!! ✨ We are diving into it all on this casual phone call, chatty catch up. Listen in if you are ready to get back in the know. And stay tuned for some fun episodes soon as the podcast returns!Biggest thing you can do to help me? ⭐️ LEAVE A REVIEW ⭐️ Helps me a ton! And I will certainly make it worth your while. Email or DM me your review for a special thank you! EMAIL: hello@nicholelaurenphotography.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/_nicholelaurenMastermind Round 3 is coming this summer!! Only 2 of 5 spots remaining. Learn more and apply HERE!FREE DOWNLOAD: Full-Time Photographer's Playbook (PDF Guide)Special Deals on my FAVS (affiliate links)-* Email Marketing Software: Flodesk (50% off)* Cart & Sales Software: Thrivecart (Lifetime Price)
We're diving deep into a full recap of round one of my mastermind program. This program was incredible! And I cannot wait to welcome 5 more photography business owners to round two in the fall. In this episode, we chat all about the program specifics and a full recap of our amazing, all-inclusive retreat in Charleston, SC. Ready to learn more about my group coaching mastermind program for photography business owners? Schedule a no-pressure discovery call today! Links Mentioned: Check out my channel on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Episode Mentioned: 074: My Episode Launch Recap Find Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Creatives, find tools and resources for you HERE. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Try THRIVECART, my favorite cart platform (and one lifetime price!)
I'm thrilled to have you join us today as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Aislinn. We're tackling the topic of how to up-level your wedding business and, more specifically, focusing on your wedding inquiry process. Links Mentioned: Watch this episode over on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Creatives, find tools and resources for you HERE. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Try THRIVECART, my favorite cart platform (and one lifetime price!) Connect with Aislinn: How to work with Aislinn: https://aecoaching.kartra.com/page/home Find Aislinn on Instagram: https://instagram.com/aislinneileencoaching Clarity Convos for Wedding Pros Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clarity-convos-for-wedding-pros/id1676987204
In this episode, we dive into the art of making genuine connections at conferences. Join me as I interview Cameron and Tia. We discuss how to be strategic yet authentic in your networking efforts to ensure you get the most out of your conference experience. Links Mentioned: Watch this episode over on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Creatives, find tools and resources for you HERE. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Try THRIVECART, my favorite cart platform (and one lifetime price!) Connect with Cameron & Tia: cameronandtia.com/self cameronandtia.com https://www.instagram.com/cameronandtia/ https://www.youtube.com/@CameronandTia
Today we have a special guest, Christi Johnson who is not only an amazing business owner but also a dear friend. We recently recorded an episode for her podcast, and it was such a blast! If you want to check it out, I'll leave a link in the show notes. But for now, let's dive into the world of creating your launch strategy with Christi. Links Mentioned: Watch this episode over on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Creatives, find tools and resources for you HERE. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Try THRIVECART, my favorite cart platform (and one lifetime price!) Connect with Christi: Instagram: @ChristiJohnsonCreative Website: ChristiJohnsonCreative.com
In this episode of the Self Starter Podcast, I chat with Halle from Take Your Shot, delving into her inspiring journey as a wedding photographer and business coach. Halle's experiences offer valuable insights on how to book destination weddings and tips for aspiring photographers can break into this niche. Links Mentioned: Watch this episode over on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Creatives, find tools and resources for you HERE. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Try THRIVECART, my favorite cart platform (and one lifetime price!) Connect with Halle: Photography Instagram Website: LullePhoto.com Check out Take Your Shot Podcast!
Welcome back to the Self Starter Podcast! I'm Nichole Lauren, and I'm thrilled to share today's episode with you. This episode is short but packed with encouragement as I share the top three things I learned at the Graceful Gathering conference held in April. Links Mentioned: Check out my videos on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Creatives, find tools and resources for you HERE. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Try THRIVECART, my favorite cart platform (and one lifetime price!)
Welcome back to the Self Starter Podcast! I'm Nichole Lauren, and whether it's your first time here or you're a returning listener, I'm thrilled to have you with me today. In this episode, we're diving deep into the recent launch of my brand new coaching mastermind program for photography business owners. Let's get into the mastermind launch recap! Links Mentioned: Check out my videos on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Creatives, find tools and resources for you HERE. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Try THRIVECART, my favorite cart platform (and one lifetime price!)
In this episode of the Self Starter Podcast, I sit down with Jane Goodrich, an experienced newborn and family photographer, as well as the founder of Picsello. Jane shares valuable insights on how to price yourself, the importance of mindset, and practical tips for photographers looking to thrive in their industry! Links Mentioned: Watch this episode over on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Creatives, find tools and resources for you HERE. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Try THRIVECART, my favorite cart platform (and one lifetime price!) Connect with Jane: Instagram: @Jane.Goodrich Website: JaneGoodrich.com
Today, I'm joined by the amazing Nata, whom I met at the Creative Educator Conference. Nada is a multi-business owner and a wedding photographer based in Florida. She's here to share her journey of building a thriving team and offer valuable tips for anyone looking to expand their business. Links Mentioned: Watch this episode over on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Creatives, find tools and resources for you HERE. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Try THRIVECART, my favorite cart platform (and one lifetime price!) Connect with Nata: Instagram: @accidentalceo.co Websites: http://accidentalceo.co
Join us as we dive into the world of quarterly planning with Manali Sontakke, an editor for wedding photographers and an experienced business coach. Discover why quarterly planning is crucial for business success and gain practical insights on how to implement it effectively. Manali shares her journey into quarterly planning and offers valuable tips to help entrepreneurs align their strategies with long-term objectives. Links Mentioned: Watch this episode over on YOUTUBE! Find Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Creatives, find tools and resources for you HERE. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Try THRIVECART, my favorite cart platform (and one lifetime price!) Connect with Manali: Instagram: @ManaliSontakke Website: ManaliPhotography.com Quarterly Planning Freebie
I'm so excited to share that my new mastermind program for photography business owners is LIVE! You can join this three-month program now at the link below. In this episode, I'm responding to the common objections I get from students hesitant to hire a business coach. You will receive amazing business support and strategy from a professional who has been there and back. I'm committed to serving you well. But you have to take the first step and apply! Join the Nichole Lauren Mastermind. Download my favorite business budget sheet! Start time tracking on Toggl. Links Mentioned: Follow along over on YOUTUBE! Find Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Listen to the episode mentioned: 019: How I Plan My Week on a Digital Calendar Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!) Try THRIVECART, my favorite cart platform (and one lifetime price!)
I'm so excited to share that my new mastermind program for photography business owners is LIVE! You can join this three-month program now at the link below. In this episode, I'm giving you a taste of the exercises I do with my 1-1 coaching clients. All this and more is just a taste of the amazing business support and strategy you'll receive in the mastermind. Join the Nichole Lauren Mastermind. Download my favorite business budget sheet! Start time tracking on Toggl. Links Mentioned: Follow along over on YOUTUBE! Find Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Listen to the episode mentioned: 019: How I Plan My Week on a Digital Calendar Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!) Try THRIVECART, my favorite cart platform (and one lifetime price!)
One of the most common questions I get is whether or not consistent blogging is worth it. And my answer is always a 100% YES! So many underestimate the power of blogging. But the truth is, it's the #1 way I boost my website's SEO. This week, we discuss why blogging is so important as a business owner (especially for location-specific, service-based business owners), and I give you 5 easy blog posts to write this week. You have no excuse not to start now! ;) Links Mentioned: Follow along over on YOUTUBE! Find Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Listen to the other episode on blogging: 060: Blogging is Not Dead! Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!) Try THRIVECART, my favorite cart platform (and one lifetime price!)
Starting a Youtube channel last year was one of the BEST decisions I've made in my business and certainly the best decision recently for visibility! What was holding me back from creating a channel for so long was the fact that I didn't see myself as an influencer. But what a lot of people don't know is that using Youtube for business is a super strategic move. The truth is, you don't have to share your entire life or vlog. Youtube is a great way to build credibility with your audience with free and valuable education. It's also a search engine, meaning it's an incredible way to reach so many new cold leads! In this episode, I talk about who Youtube is ideal for, how and why to use it in business, and the simply steps to get started with equipment and software. The whole process is a lot easier than you might think! Links Mentioned: Follow along over on YOUTUBE! Find Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Listen to the other episodes mentioned: 063: How to Start a Podcast in 2024 and 064: Passive Income with a Small Audience Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!) Try THRIVECART, my favorite cart platform (and one lifetime price!)
Long time, no see. Life has been BUSY over here but so happy!! Today, I'm sharing a few life and business updates including my ALL NEW mastermind program. Details here: nicholelaurenphotography.com/mastermind Plus, I'm sharing my experience at the Creative Educator Conference and some takeaways that will reignite your passion and vision in your business. I'm so glad you're here!! Please leave me a 5-star rating and review on Apple podcasts to show your support of this show! Links Mentioned: Watch the full conference vlog over on YOUTUBE! Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!)
2023 brought so many amazing, hard, and growing experiences into my life. Join my yearly recap where we review the lessons that stick out the most to me this year. I encourage you to create a list of your own and do some reflecting as well! Try my sales cart platform, Thrivecart for one low lifetime price. (It's seriously AMAZING!!) Links Mentioned: Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find my channel now on YOUTUBE! Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!)
I'm sharing how I made over $1k in passive income alone, working less than 12 hours over the course of 2.5 weeks! I think it's so important to share the small beginnings and the power of long-form content even with a small following. We always hear about the creators with 100k followers or 1 million subscribers. But I was able to achieve the same amount of money with 84 subscribers and less than 400 views on a single video that would have taken me getting 350-500k views with youtube adsense! And you can 100% do this in your business too. Get my FREE content marketing guide: https://nicholelauren.myflodesk.com/pvkpw3xish Try my sales cart platform, Thrivecart for one low lifetime price. (It's seriously AMAZING!!) Links Mentioned: Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find my channel now on YOUTUBE! Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Listen to the episode mentioned 062: Taking Time Off in Your Business Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!)
Ready to start a podcast in 2024? I highly recommend it. Not only can your podcast bring in some passive income and reach new ideal clients for your business, but it can also be a great way to service your existing follower base with amazing free content. You might think it's a saturated market, but really most podcasts out there are abandoned. So, give it a shot, and let me know how it goes!! I'm here to cheer you on. My Podcast Gear: Blue Yeti Microphone (currently on sale!) Blue Snowball (cheaper microphone) Foam Pop Filter Pop Filter Shield Boom Arm Microphone Stand Beats Headphones Links Mentioned: Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find my channel now on YOUTUBE! Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Listen to the episode mentioned 060: Blogging is Not Dead! Try my sales cart platform, Thrivecart for one low lifetime price. (It's seriously AMAZING!!) Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!)
Whether it's vacation, the holidays, or an unexpected life event, building a business with freedom in mind is crucial. The true measure of success (I believe) is not measured in the dollar signs or the follower counts. But truly, success = freedom. Freedom of time being the most important! Today I'm sharing 5 tips and personal examples on how to feel more free in time away from your business this year. Want to track your time like I do? Give Toggl a try. Links Mentioned: Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find my channel now on YOUTUBE! Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Find ALL my podcasting gear on this Amazon List! Listen to the episode mentioned 021: How I Plan for Vacation in My Business Try my sales cart platform, Thrivecart for one low lifetime price. (It's seriously AMAZING!!) Download the FREE resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!)
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the comments, messages, gifts, and support over the sudden loss of my best friend.
I keep a note on my phone with the title "Reminders ✨." And on there, I have a running list of words to live by. They are either something someone has told me that really stuck. A profound statement I heard on a podcast or show. Or something I've come to realize as a result of just living. This week, I'm opening up that exact note on my phone and sharing those nuggets of wisdom with you. It's the best advice I've ever received. I hope you enjoy! Links Mentioned: Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find my channel now on YOUTUBE! Watch my latest vlogs: Speaking at a Conference and 10-Hour Wedding Day Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Find ALL my podcasting gear on this Amazon List! Listen to the episodes mentioned | 049: Complete Guide to Second Shooting and 050: Hiring Associate Photographers Try my website platform, Showit, and get a free month! (It's seriously AMAZING!!) Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!)
There are so many mixed reviews on blogging. Is it worth the hassle? I'm here to tell you that blogging is not dead, my friends! In fact, it's the #1 way I've been able to boost my website's SEO and consistently get found on Google by tons of qualified leads. Let's unpack the mystery of blogging, why it's important, and how I ensure my blogs are SEO friendly. Let's go! Links Mentioned: Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find my channel now on YOUTUBE! Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Try my website platform, Showit, and get a free month! (It's seriously AMAZING!!) Listen to episode 046: How to Use Chat GPT in Your Business. Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!)
Wondering how to pay yourself in your business? When you own your own business, finances can be confusing and frustrating. This week on the pod, I'm peeling back the curtain and letting you in on an inside look into how I budget in my business using Profit Sheet. I also cover how to pay myself and how much to save if you're planning to go full time! Links Mentioned: Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find my channel now on YOUTUBE! Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download my business budgeting tool, Profit Sheet. Episodes mentioned: 12 | How to Form an LLC in SC, 15 | Starting a Business, 34 | Team Meetings. Try Betterment, my retirement savings company! Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!)
Turn every client into your ideal client! How? It all starts with educating them! In today's episode, we discuss how to educate your clients well to set them up for success, make your job easier, and gain their trust. Links Mentioned: Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find my channel now on YOUTUBE! Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download my FREE Bride & Groom Questionnaire. Episodes mentioned: 24 | How to Master Your Inquiry and Booking Process, 26 | Wedding Timelines and Shot Lists , and 40 | My Exact Booking Workflow. Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!)
Outsourcing can feel scary! After all, our businesses are so personal, and we take full responsibility for them. However, you need to protect your time for things only you can do. And leave the rest to someone who can do it faster, for cheaper, or just for the pure sake of alleviating stress off your plate. Listen to this episode for all the tips on where to start with outsourcing, Plus, head over to the shownotes (linked below!) for a list of ideas on specific tasks you might want to outsource right now! *Ready to get help in your business, learn more about the consulting services I offer for creatives HERE.* Links Mentioned: Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find my new channel on YOUTUBE! Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Inner Circle on FACEBOOK. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!) Try Canva Pro for free! Get 50% off Flodesk (my email marketing software). One free month of Showit (my website platform).
The secret to scaling and growing your business is to stop trading your time for money. In this episode, we discuss different revenue streams for categories, ideas of what to offer, and how to make sure your offers fit together well. Start with products and systems you've already built well in your business, and brainstorm ways to sell them to make others' lives easier! Links Mentioned: Head to the SHOWNOTES. Find my new channel on YOUTUBE! Listen to the episodes on Passive Income: Episode 50 & Episode 51 Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Inner Circle on FACEBOOK. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!) Try Canva Pro for free! Get 50% off Flodesk (my email marketing software). One free month of Showit (my website platform).
Unveiling the ever-elusive strategy to getting more reviews in your business today! It's really not rocket science, but it did take some trial and error for me to figure out in my journey. I'm making it easier on you and sharing 3 ways to get more reviews today! Speaking of reviews, I'd love for you to leave me one here for this podcast!
Business ownership isn't all flowers and rainbows. Sometimes disappointment, unmet expectations, and even negative feedback can make things unpleasant. Let's unpack that together today and remind ourselves of how far we have come. You have so much to be proud of yourself for! :) Links Mentioned: Find my new channel on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Inner Circle on FACEBOOK. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!) Try Canva Pro for free! Get 50% off Flodesk (my email marketing software). One free month of Showit (my website platform).
I'm sharing a heart-to-heart conversation with you today, including a life update, some changes to the podcast, and my own experience with getting out of your own head, releasing control, and learning something new! I hope you enjoy, and thank you for being here.
Ready to explore an additional revenue stream and scale your business? We're tackling the nitty gritty details of setting up shop with the step-by-step process from creating your offer to officially opening your shop! Links Mentioned: Find this podcast now on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Inner Circle on FACEBOOK. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!) Try Canva Pro for free! Get 50% off Flodesk (my email marketing software). One free month of Showit (my website platform).
Thinking about offering products in an educational shop? This episode is your guide to scaling your business, knowing how and what to offer in your shop, and more. This is a two-part episode, so make sure to come back next week for all the details on the actual process of setting up shop. Links Mentioned: Find this podcast now on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Inner Circle on FACEBOOK. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!) Try Canva Pro for free! Get 50% off Flodesk (my email marketing software). One free month of Showit (my website platform).
Are you expanding your wedding photography business? Hiring associate shooters is a great way to scale your business, take on less yourself, or just serve even more couples. Listen in this week for all the tips on what an associate photographer is, how to hire one, and things to consider if you're looking to associate for someone else. Links Mentioned: Find this podcast now on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Inner Circle on FACEBOOK. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!) Try Canva Pro for free! Get 50% off Flodesk (my email marketing software). One free month of Showit (my website platform).
Ready to break into wedding photography? Second shooting is a great place to start building your portfolio and making connections with other photographers and vendors! Links Mentioned: Find this podcast now on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Inner Circle on FACEBOOK. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!) Try Canva Pro for free! Get 50% off Flodesk (my email marketing software). One free month of Showit (my website platform).
Join me in this episode as we uncover five strategic lead magnet ideas for wedding photographers. Learn how to attract and engage your ideal clients effectively while building a strong email list. Elevate your marketing game and take your photography business to the next level with these actionable strategies! Plus, snag brand new lead magnet templates... (linked below!) Links Mentioned: Find this podcast now on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Get my all-new Photographer Lead Magnet Templates. Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Inner Circle on FACEBOOK. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!) Try Canva Pro for free! Get 50% off Flodesk (my email marketing software). One free month of Showit (my website platform).
Learn essential tips on crafting the perfect packages and pricing for your photography business. Discover how to display pricing on your website for optimal success. Tune in to elevate your wedding photography game and attract your dream clients! Links Mentioned: Find this podcast now on YOUTUBE! Head to the SHOWNOTES. Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Snag my Photographer Email Templates. Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Inner Circle on FACEBOOK. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!) Try Canva Pro for free! Get 50% off Flodesk (my email marketing software). One free month of Showit (my website platform).
Wondering how to use ChatGPT in your photography business? In this video, I give you five in-depth prompt ideas to use right now to help with content creation, course outlines, email templates, and more! Links Mentioned: Find this podcast now on YOUTUBE! Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Inner Circle on FACEBOOK. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!) Try Canva Pro for free! Get 50% off Flodesk (my email marketing software). One free month of Showit (my website platform).
Thinking about starting a podcast or youtube channel? In this video, I walk you through why podcasting on youtube is a great idea, how I plan to do it, and the basics on equipment and software for starting your own channel! Links Mentioned: Find this podcast now on YOUTUBE! Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!)
It's been one year since I went full-time into my business of eight years. What a year, and I am so grateful! In this episode I'm sharing tips on how to go full-time in your business. I'm also reflecting on what I learned and accomplished this year. Plus, I'm sharing an all NEW resource with you!! It's my new 30 page e-book, The Full Time Photographer's Playbook! (keep scrolling) If you're here because you are hoping to quit your 9-5 and finally make the leap to full-time business ownership, I'm cheering you on! Here are my best words of encouragement that helped me when I made the jump: Nothing has to be permanent. When you look back on your life, will you be totally satisfied with how you lived it? Bet on yourself! Actually leaving your future in someone else's hands at a 9-5 is MORE risky!! Links Mentioned: Take me to the SHOW NOTES (on the blog). Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Download the new resource, The Full-Time Photographer's Playbook! Listen to Episode 09: I Quit My 9-5 & Here's The Full Story. Listen to Episode 28: How I Matched My Attorney Salary in Less than Four Months. Take me to Episode 37: You Can Change Your Mind and Be Misunderstood. Free Resources and Tools HERE. Join my signature course, Wedding Walkthrough. Shop my attorney-drafted contract templates at Legally Creative. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!)
Thinking of starting a business but struggling to understand how ton do it the right and legal way? As a licensed attorney who helps creatives legally, I'm walking you through the 3 areas you need to consider when first beginning a business. We'll walk step-by-step through entity formation, documentation filing, and contract basics. Plus, I'm sharing an all NEW resource with you!! Shop the ALL NEW contract template shop- Legally Creative™️!! I've launched a brand new, attorney-drafted contract template shop for you. Shop HERE!! **Please note: this episode is intended for educational purposes and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship with Nichole. Links Mentioned: Take me to the SHOW NOTES (on the blog). Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Free Resources and Tools HERE. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!)
Lots of people have been expressing that booking and inquiries lately have been sounding like *crickets.* I'm here to help! Let's tackle four new approaches to finding your next client and attracting leads in ways you might not have thought of before! In This Episode: Download the freebie I market to Brides HERE. Try Flodesk and get 50% off your first year!! Other Links Mentioned: Take me to the SHOW NOTES (on the blog). Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Free Resources and Tools HERE. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!)
Ready to elevate your client experience to turn your customers into raving fans? Listen to this week's episode for lots of ideas on increasing your client satisfaction in multiple areas in your business. Then, be sure to let me know what you're planning to implement in your business! In This Episode: Listen to the episode mentioned- 040: My Exact Booking Workflow. Get $25 off your Packlane (custom mailer boxes) order HERE. Read Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller. Download the KJ Bridal Guide Nichole uses in her client gift boxes. More Bride gift ideas HERE. Other Links Mentioned: Take me to the SHOW NOTES (on the blog). Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Free Resources and Tools HERE. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!)
I'm sharing my exact booking workflow with you today! Listen in for exact steps on how I move leads to clients through a seamless process in my wedding photography business. There's lots to learn! And since implementing these steps, I've seen significant success in my booking success rate. In This Episode: Read Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller. Use Nichole's calendar scheduling tool- Calendly. Get the business profit spreadsheet Nichole uses- Profit Sheet by EM Shop. Try out Loom- a great video recording software! Download Nichole's exact Bride & Groom Questionnaire for FREE. Other Links Mentioned: Take me to the SHOW NOTES (on the blog). Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Free Resources and Tools HERE. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!). Find Nichole on LiketoKnowit (for personal favorites!)
Listen up if you're in need of a pep talk to start your week! Sharing a few things on my heart lately. xo, Nichole Get the Altar'd State sign mentioned in this episode HERE. Links Mentioned: Take me to the SHOW NOTES (on the blog). Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Free Resources and Tools HERE. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!).
Are you a beginning photographer ready to get your DSLR camera off auto mode? Or maybe you're a mom looking to take better photos of your kids. Whatever situation, learning manual mode basics in an invaluable skill. Today's episode is a bite-sized lesson that will get you off auto mode on your camera! Wedding Walkthrough Course SALE! Today is the last day for the Wedding Walkthrough course Spring SALE! This is a one-of-a-kind course for wedding photographers wanting to gain experience and boost their confidence. You get to be my virtual second shooter on a really wedding shoot! Use code "SPRING23" for 23% off through today only. View the course details and enroll HERE. Links Mentioned: Take me to the SHOW NOTES (on the blog). Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Join the Wedding Walkthrough course. It's on sale through today- 23% off using code "SPRING23." Free Resources and Tools HERE. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!).
My story is far from conventional. I have never met anyone who is both a wedding photographer AND attorney, like me! But I hope my story can show you that you have FULL permission to reinvent yourself, change your mind, and also go back to something you thought you never would OR leave it completely.Each part of your story is GOOD. And all your chapters don't have to make sense to everyone to be VALID.Say it with me: ✨Being understood is NOT the goal!✨Doing what God put you here on this earth to do, IS. And that includes going against the grain, re-routing completely, or even staying exactly where you are.
I recently had a birthday, and I dubbed the week leading up to it as "birthday week." The idea wasn't anything crazy or expensive! I just sought to create little moments throughout my days where I focused on the good and fun aspects of my life and treating myself along the way. That got my thinking about the idea of romanticizing your life! I have lots of thoughts for you today. Romanticizing your life is a form of mindfulness. It's about taking time to slow down and bring awareness to the moment. It's about living the life of your dreams right now. Let's face it, our lives have a hugh impact on how we perceive our lives. What if we directed our typically negative energy to believing the best about our lives?! Ask yourself, "What's the best that could happen?" Main character energy is investing in and advocating for yourself and doing things that make you happy. It's about taking life and yourself a little less seriously Listen to the episode to hear me talk through these transformative concepts. Plus, I shared ideas on how to romanticize your life this week! Links Mentioned: Take me to the SHOW NOTES (on the blog). Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Listen to Episode #31: 2023 Intentions for the New Year. Free Resources and Tools HERE. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!).
It's time for another Business Book Club Book Review. This time we are unpacking How Are You, Really by Jenna Kutcher. This was not your average business book. But with the holidays and life around November, I was looking for a more lifestyle read. This one certainly fit the bill! ⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so appreciative in you left this podcast a 5-star rating and review. ⭐️ Links Mentioned: Take me to the SHOW NOTES (on the blog). Listen to Episode #31: 2023 Intentions for the New Year. Read How Are You, Really by Jenna Kutcher. Join Business Book Club. Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Free Resources and Tools HERE. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!).
I am the only full-time person in my business, and yet, I think my weekly team meetings are crucial! Thinking about implementing this in your business? I dive into the three main areas I track and plan in my business each week: weekly tasks, benchmarks, and finances. Plus, I take you step-by-step though the documents I use to track my growth and progress. ⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so appreciative in you left this podcast a 5-star rating and review. ⭐️ Questions about this episode or thinking about starting weekly meetings youself? Email me! hello@nicholelaurenphotography.com Links Mentioned: Take me to the SHOW NOTES (on the blog). Listen to Episode #19: How I Plan my Week on a Digital Calendar. Get Profit Sheet (from EM Shop) that I use in my business! Join my VIP list + get free digital planners for creatives! Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Free Resources and Tools HERE. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!).
We love books around here! So much so, that I began a Business Book Club in September. Each month, we read a different business-related book and then discuss casually over Zoom. It's a fun, free, and encouraging group. We'd love for you to join! JOIN BOOK CLUB Book Review: Launch *Grab my all NEW resource-- my Launch Plan Spreadsheet HERE.* Since we're reading so many amazing books, I wanted to share them with you in the form of a review too! So each book will get its own podcast episode. I'll share the top things I learned to help inspire you in your business. This week is Launch by Jeff Walker. Such a great read! I would highly recommend it to you. But you can also listen to my highlights of the book on the podcast today. Enjoy! Links Mentioned: Take me to the SHOW NOTES (on the blog). Join Business Book Club with Nichole. Read Launch. View Nichole's Business Book List. Follow Nichole on INSTAGRAM. Free Resources and Tools HERE. Shoot with Nichole at The Styled Event. Shop Nichole's Amazon Favorites (including gear, biz books, and more!).
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