Podcast appearances and mentions of laura neff

We all want to find purpose in our lives. Perhaps you are at a crossroads right now, stuck in the same spot and unsure what to do next. If you are feeling exactly this way, then this episode is just for you. In today's episode I would like to introduce you all to Laura Neff. She is a brand photographer, business coach, and serial entrepreneur, as well as a member of the “Create Your Purpose” collective. Just like you, she too was stuck in this crazy journey we call life, working a job she didn't enjoy. She eventually made the decision to quit her job and start multiple online businesses that ended up changing her life. Today she'll be discussing how she started these businesses, her struggles, and her vision for the future. I hope the story she shares with you today inspires you to also build a purposeful life just like she did!   About Laura Neff: Laura Neff is a brand photographer, business coach, and serial entrepreneur. Her mission in life is to turn purpose-driven entrepreneurs like you, live up to your potential and find freedom and success in a way that feels aligned to you. Originally, Laura graduated from college as an interior designer and immediately had a job offer. She initially thought this job would be her dream but then that dream turned into her absolute nightmare. It was at this lowest point of her life where she got the chance to shoot her first wedding and that changed everything. She eventually quit her day job and went all in on photography.  This photography journey of her's led her to a new path and today, Laura runs three businesses with the purpose of helping people discover, pursue and live out their passions as well as build a life and business they love.    Connect with Laura Neff: Website  Instagram    Episode Highlights: Laura's early life and how she got to where she is now  What Laura's connecting thread is  How Laura set up her website Laura's struggles, and visions for her future Laura's thoughts on success  How Laura has integrated reflection in building her business    Earlier in the episode, I mentioned that the Create Your Purpose challenge is happening again. If you're looking to move your business forward and create a simple system to ground your dreams in reality, join us here! 

Send us a Text Message.What is a workflow? What is a system? How do you put them together? How do you create that in your business? We have such a treat in store for you! Today, I'm chatting with my friend, Laura Neff of Laura Lee Creative, and she is an expert with HoneyBook, workflows, and systems. So much good stuff in this episode, and she gives you really good strategies and tactics for getting organized in your business. This is literally like a little mini workflow and systems course and it's going to be one you're going to want to re-listen to for sure.   Check out the show notes for this episode here!  Connect with Laura on these platforms: Official Website: lauraleecreative.com  Instagram: @lauraleecreative   Do you have a question? Submit it here: www.taviaredburn.com/ask and I might answer it on the podcast! Leave a review on iTunes! Check out www.thebeautyinbirth.net/podcast for instructions.

What is a workflow? What is a system? How do you put them together? How do you create that in your business? We have such a treat in store for you! Today, I'm chatting with my friend, Laura Neff of Laura Lee Creative, and she is an expert with HoneyBook, workflows, and systems. So much good stuff in this episode, and she gives you really good strategies and tactics for getting organized in your business. This is literally like a little mini workflow and systems course and it's going to be one you're going to want to re-listen to for sure.   Check out the show notes for this episode here!  Connect with Laura on these platforms: Official Website: lauraleecreative.com  Instagram: @lauraleecreative   Do you have a question? Submit it here: www.taviaredburn.com/ask and I might answer it on the podcast! Leave a review on iTunes! Check out www.thebeautyinbirth.net/podcast for instructions.

Are you creating an impressive experience for your clients that is consistent each and every time?In episode 209 of Bokeh Podcast, our hosts and special guest, Laura Neff, explore the potential of automation with CRMs, and how you can create a consistent client experience through workflows! Listen in as Laura shares her how she's utilized her CRM, her favorite features in Honeybook, and how she's saved time through creating automated workflows!The audio from Workflow Wednesday episodes is from our weekly Facebook Live videos. Tune in live on Wednesdays at 2:00PM EST, at facebook.com/photogseditThe Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Connect:richsmithphotography.net@richsmithphoto@heathersmithrsp@nathanholritz@hayleegaffinphotographersedit.com@photogseditbokehpodcast.com@bokehpodcast@lauraleecreativelauraleecreative.comJanuary's Workflow Wednesday Theme: Client ExperienceSample Email Types:Vendor RecommendationsWedding Education Blog PostsTimeline RecommendationsAlbum & Print EducationOfficiant Script for Unplugged WeddingsLaura's Questionnaires:1. Relationship2. Engagement Session3. Wedding Day Questionnaire4. Preliminary Timelines5. Vendor Sheet Social HandleMilestones Deserves Texts: This allows you to be the first person to tell them about the milestone! Examples: Sneak Peaks & Blog PostsGet 50% OFF your first year of Honeybook here!Links:Wedding Photographer's Playbook: lauraleecreative.com/wedding-photographer-playbookGoogle Assist: assistant.google.comAlexa: bit.ly/bp-alexaThe Fireside Retreat: lauraleecreative.com/the-fireside-retreatPeteandjordan.comMovemountainsretreat.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of She's Crafted To Thrive™ our Guest is Laura Neff a Photographer, Workflow Extraordinaire, and Educator for Creatives! As small business owners, creatives and not to mention all the other roles women fill feelings of being overworked, overwhelmed, and underpaid are common among us. We may be organized in something's but being organized in business usually does not come so easy. Many times we find ourselves trying to reinvent the wheel or getting stuck in the day to day aspects, rather than in the actual work we love. On this episode, we talk about the importance of being organized

Laura Neff is an organizational transformation and leadership development consultant and coach for Dorrier Underwood, an organizational and executive development consulting firm. Before joining Dorrier Underwood in 2016, Laura founded and led her own practice as an executive coach for emerging leaders for ten years, co-founded Nourish, LLC, an organic, vegan meal delivery service, and launched Cresswell Communications, a strategic communications and training firm. Her career began at NationsBank/Bank of America, where she was VP, Technology & Operations Strategic Internal Communications. She is a past president of the International Coach Federation, Charlotte Chapter. Laura earned a Bachelor's degree in English from James Madison University. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in executive and personal coaching, how to know a good coach, speaking people into themselves, and the journey we are all on.  IN THIS EPISODE Laura explains the sweet spot of Dorrier Underwood. She shares what attracted her to coaching and how to know a good coach. She addresses the difference between business coaching and personal coaching. She answers what lights her up and when she is most distressed. Laura discusses the relationship that is for her the purest form of companionship. She reveals the deepest story that she carries about herself. She talks about how she grew up in and what her parents taught her. She shares a formative experience she had in 6th grade and what she struggled with in high school.  Laura reflects on her time in college at SUNY Fredonia and later at James Madison University. She notes when she began to find her way back to herself and what began her path toward coaching. She tells a story about meeting her husband and touring the country with him in a converted school bus. She talks about starting Charlotte's first urban consumer supported agriculture market. Laura reflects on 'speaking people into themselves.' She discusses co-founding Nourish, a prepared, organic, vegan delivery service. She answers how Dorrier Underwood is helping her grow as a person. She explores staying to belong. Laura answers what's possible for her and what journey we are all on. plus Mark's Personal Word Essay: Ramble On To learn more, visit On Life and Meaning

On today’s show, we are absolutely delighted to welcome a great friend and massive inspiration, the one and only Laura Neff from Laura Lee Creative! Laura is a wedding and brand photographer as well as an educator in the creative community. Her particular style of creative magic has enabled her to share her expertise on workflow, systems, productivity and time management, all things every one of us can always improve upon. Her values and priorities have pushed her to succeed in her own special way and now she is helping others follow their dreams and we absolutely love Laura for it! We get the lowdown on all things Laura, and Laura just gives gem after gem of great inspiration. Trust us, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Tune in and let’s go! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review The Strategy Hour Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For show notes go to thestrategyhour.com. To download the transcript of this episode head to: thestrategyhour.com.

Are you struggling to find balance and harmony while running a photography business? In episode 82, Laura Neff of Laura Lee Photography explains how finding harmony in your business and life can be achieved through efficiency, simplifying your systems, and working smarter. Listen in as she provides six steps that will help you make more money and have more time for your family, friends, and yourself. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. About Laura: Laura is a New Jersey + worldwide wedding and brand photographer preserving memories for adventurous, fun-loving couples and heart-driven creative brands. In addition to running a very successful photography business, she educates the creative community on all things workflow, systems, productivity and time management! She's obsessed with firepits, sweet wine, deep conversation, elephants, and showing off her horrible dance moves at any given moment. Laura is on a mission for entrepreneurs to schedule more date nights, brunch weekends, and vacations as a result of finding work-life balance while running a thriving business! Laura’s Aha Moment: Before her official transition to full time photography, Laura experienced overwhelming burnout during that first busy season. At that moment, she knew there had to be some type of workflow that would automate her client’s experience. That was when she realized that she needed to work smarter, not harder, by implementing a CRM system. Technique for Balance: Schedule everything. As an entrepreneur, your job can overlap into your personal life, so scheduling personal things, such as date nights, can help create a balance. What Harmony Means to Laura Neff: Feeling fulfilled & successful in both life and business, through balance, success, and happiness. 6 Steps to Harmony in Business and Life: 1. Define your “non-negotiables." 2. Define your values in life and business. 3. Choose a word or phrase for the year. 4. Define your ideal lifestyle. 5. Set your goals. 6. Say “no” to the things that do not fit within your non-negotiables or your values. Download Laura’s Free Workbook: Intentionally Designing Your Life and Business here! Laura’s Non-Negotiables: 1. Weekends that are not spent photographing weddings are spent with her friends and family. This means no engagement or portrait sessions on the weekends. 2. Meetings are only scheduled on specific days on the week so she has two full workdays to accomplish her tasks. 3. As a co-leader in her local Tuesdays Together group, she makes sure that she attends every meeting. 4. Only shoot three portrait sessions a week. Laura’s Values: 1. Relationships 2. Self-Care 3. Adventure 4. Community 5. Gratitude 6. Freedom 7. Balance 8. Passion 9. Learning & Teaching Laura’s 2017 Words and Phrase: Words: Growth & Impact Phrase: Get out of your comfort zone! Laura’s 2017 Goals Achieved: 1. Grow her newsletter list to 10,000 people. 2. Be a guest on 5 podcasts. 3. Host 2 webinars. The Fireside Retreat: Keep an eye out for Laura’s workshop where she walks through these 6 steps with you and helps you work to achieve your goals. Books Discussed in this Episode: Tim Ferris - The Four Hour Work Week Moon Walking With Einstein - Joshua Foer Think!: Before It’s Too Late - Edward de Bono Lateral Thinking - Edward de Bono The Memory Palace Unlimited Memory - Kevin Horsely Reawaken the Giant Within - Tony Robins Links: Episode #40 - It’s About Relationships Asana Honeybook - Get 50% Off with Laura’s Referral Link! Todoist Rock Solid Assistants Instagram: @lauraleecreative Laura Lee Photography Website: imlauralee.com Photography Facebook: Laura Lee Photography Laura Lee Creative Website: lauraleecreative.com/ Creative Facebook: Laura Lee Creative 10 Workflow Hacks for Photographers Get Laura’s Freebies! Laura’s Shop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Raise your hand if you want to increase the number of referrals you receive.... We thought so! While advertising your wedding business is certainly a way to bring in clients, direct referrals is often the most effective (and least expensive) way to grow your business, and this week's episode of the This Week In Weddings podcast is all about increasing your referrals. Our guest Laura Neff, owner of Laura Lee Photography, has increased her referrals 1200% and she's sharing some tips with us on how she did it as well as how she's systemized her business process to give her more time to focus on building relationships with her clients. About our guest:  Laura Neff is a New Jersey + Worldwide wedding and brand photographer preserving memories for adventurous, fun-loving couples and heart-driven creative brands. In addition to running a very successful photography business, she has a passion to educate the creative community!  Laura is an expert when it comes to productivity, workflow, systems, and growing a profitable business while leading a fulfilling life.  She loves helping creative businesses systematize their everyday tasks and create workflows so they can have more time to spend with friends and family and do the things they love! She's obsessed with firepits, sweet wine, deep conversation, elephants, and showing off her horrible dance moves at any given moment. Laura is on a mission for entrepreneurs to schedule more date nights, brunch weekends, and vacations as a result of finding work-life balance while running a thriving business! In this episode, listeners will hear about: Tips for servicing your clients well so that they will want to refer you How to build relationships with not just your couple, but the wedding party and guests Asking for a referral from a previous client Social media tips for connecting with your next client Want to connect with Laura? Photography Website: http://imlauralee.com/ Education Website: http://lauraleecreative.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imlauralee/ Laura Lee Creative Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauraleecreative/  Instagram: @lauraleecreative 

Laura Neff is an Organizational Transformation and Leadership Development coach with Dorrier Underwood – a consulting firm that empowers leaders to envision a future and then achieve it.As a successful career changer, Laura worked her way up at Bank of America from administrative assistant to leading internal communications for a Technology and Operations business unit.From there she tested the entrepreneurial waters, founding a corporate communications consulting practice, co-founding a vegan-prepared food delivery service, and finally – establishing her own coaching practice supporting emerging leaders.After 16 years as a business owner, Laura made the decision in 2016 to test the job search waters and return in some capacity to Corporate America.LEARN MORE: linkedin.com/in/lauraneffResume Storyteller with Virginia Francohttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/resume-storyteller-with-virginia-franco/

“That’s the thing, friend - It’s not just about you anymore. Getting organized, creating a system, and taking back your time is about every single person and every single relationship in your life. I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to quit a 9-5 to work 24-7. That you don’t have to sacrifice your dream life, or any relationships, for your dream job.” Does that quote resonate with you? Curious to know how to run a successful business, while still focusing on the important relationships in your life? Listen in to this Bokeh podcast interview with Laura Neff to learn more! You can find Laura online at imlauralee.com, lauraleecreative.com, and on Instagram @lauraleecreative. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Something we don’t talk about enough is that many entrepreneurs and small business owners realize being in that space isn’t necessarily right for them. Sometimes it’s about business models and market trends, and yet other times it has nothing to do with those external conditions. But given that being an entrepreneur or small business owner is a core way of understanding their place in the world, it can be hard to take the next right step for them without feeling shame, grief, frustration or anger. Laura Neff joins me today to share what she has learned as someone who stepped away from one small business she started and grew; and is potentially stepping away from her current one into something bigger and better. Ready? Let’s do this!   Key Takeaways: [1:09] Thank you to SaneBox.com for sponsoring episode #84. [2:13] Charlie tells us a little bit about Laura Neff. [4:46] How did Laura get to the point of realizing she may not be going down the road that’s going to flourish her the best? [7:58] Charlie loves teams and achieving goals in a team format. [9:45] One of the #1 core values Laura has noticed people have in common is freedom. [11:46] Charlie’s #1 rule for insight: whenever you come up with an ‘either/or’, realize that it’s a false dichotomy. [13:57] What has Laura realized is so appealing about going back to a corporate structure? [17:29] Why is it not so simple to know what you want to do? Laura explains. [22:44] Laura believes in the next couple of years we’re going to see a bit of an ‘exitist’ from the solopreneur/entrepreneur online business space. Charlie agrees! [26:21] Laura embraces the organic unfolding of what’s to come and not knowing what is next. [31:51] Laura describes a mental image of the organic unfolding she speaks of. [34:03] What is the one main message Laura wants listeners to take away? [34:36] Laura’s challenge for listeners is to get real.   Mentioned in This Episode: SaneBox www.lifeleadershipcentral.com Two Concepts of Freedom by Charlie Gilkey

Laura Neff, ACC, Life Leadership Coach joined me, Karen McMillan, ACC, to share conversation and story about becoming an ICF certified coach. In honor of annual International Coaching Week (ICW), Feb. 7–13, which recognizes professional coaching and what it offers. I am opening up the call for you.

Laura Neff, ACC, Life Leadership Coach joined me, Karen McMillan, ACC, to share conversation and story about becoming an ICF certified coach. In honor of annual International Coaching Week (ICW), Feb. 7–13, which recognizes professional coaching and what it offers. I am opening up the call for you.