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Ever feel like you're working harder than ever in your photography business, yet still wondering why the numbers don't add up? If business planning feels overwhelming, this episode might completely change the way you think about growth, profit, and freedom. In this solo episode, Sarah Petty breaks down the simple one-page business plan she's used for decades. Instead of complicated spreadsheets and endless projections, she shares the three numbers that can help you build a profitable photography business around the life you actually want to live. • The one metric that impacts your income, workload, and long-term freedom more than anything else • How to reverse-engineer your income goals into a realistic number of ideal clients • Why clarity around your numbers makes every marketing and pricing decision easier If you've been craving a simpler path forward, this conversation is a reminder that success doesn't have to be complicated. Press play and discover how a single page can bring more focus, confidence, and profit to your photography business. ✨ RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

Ever feel like you've worked hard for years, yet still can't figure out why some clients say yes and others disappear? That tension between knowing your craft and building a profitable business can be exhausting. This conversation will feel deeply familiar. This week, Sarah sits down with Ginger, a photographer with 20+ years behind the camera, who was on the verge of walking away from the business she loved. After years of guessing, second-guessing, and feeling alone, she discovered what changed everything: a clear system, confidence in her pricing, and a better way to serve clients. • Why more experience doesn't always equal more profit, and what finally unlocked consistent sales • The mindset shift that helped Ginger confidently present premium artwork without fear • How serving clients more deeply led to bigger orders, stronger relationships, and renewed joy If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to make a change, or felt stuck despite your talent, Ginger's story is the reminder you need. Press play and discover what's possible when you stop guessing and start trusting a proven path. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

You could find fifteen strategies in ten seconds. Ask ChatGPT, ask Claude; they'll hand you every tactic on the internet. Strategy was never the hard part. This week I'm pulling back the curtain on my Wealthy CEO Intensive, a three-day experience I just wrapped with a small group of women. I walk through what happened on each day and why so many smart, capable women hit a ceiling that strategy alone can't explain. This one's for the woman who's already done the work, already seen success, and still feels like the money slips through her hands faster than it should. Pop in those earphones.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why Taylor Swift's relationship to songwriting is the exact opposite of hustle culture The light bulb story that explains why more revenue can actually break an underprepared business Why several companies featured on Oprah's Favorite Things list had to shut down completely How wealth behaves like a tuning fork, vibrating to match whatever frequency you're holding The Wi-Fi password metaphor that explains why some women have access to wealth and others don't What the Inner Wise Wealthy Woman meditation is, and why it only works after day two   RESOURCES MENTIONED The Wealthy CEO Intensive replay: sarahwalton.com/wealthy-ceo The Art of Receiving (12-week program): sarahwalton.com/art-of-receiving    READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS? If this episode named a gap between your strategy and your results, let's talk about it. As my free gift to Girlfriends, I offer a 30-minute discovery call. Book here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH  Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 333: Soul Debt: What Overgiving in Business Is Costing You — and What Comes Next — https://sarahwalton.com/overgiving-in-business-women-entrepreneurs/ Episode 319: Why Your Business Feels Stuck (And the Limiting Beliefs Keeping You There) — https://sarahwalton.com/why-business-feels-stuck-limiting-beliefs/ Episode 263: How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Money Habits with Stephanie Crochet — https://sarahwalton.com/nervous-system-regulation/   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

In this episode, we dive into the world of e-commerce pricing strategy and competitor tracking. Peter Sheldon, Co-Founder of Shopvision.ai, shares how real-time market data helps brands protect their profit margins and stop losing money to silent competitors. He explains the flaws of old manual tracking methods and how intelligent technology solves the hardest matching problems. He also reveals smart ways to monitor online marketplaces, deal with unauthorized price drops, and launch winning promotions. Topics discussed in this episode:  What competing blind looks like today.Why map policies matter to premium brands.How the product matching problem hurts margins.What competitor signals you should track daily.Why marketplace monitoring is your top priority.Why manual spreadsheet tracking fails brands.How anti-scraping tools break old web scrapers.How AI agents mimic actual human buyers.What inventory context reveals about price cuts.Why blind price wars destroy brand value.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.shopvision.ai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersheldon/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/ynufkubuI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

Don't Let Their Affair Cost You Twice-How to Avoid the Legal, Emotional, and Practical Mistakes That Can Come Back to Bite You After infidelity, it's easy to make decisions from shock, fear, anger, and survival mode. But some of the choices you make in the days and weeks after discovery can create a second wave of pain—legally, emotionally, financially, and relationally. In this episode, betrayal recovery expert and attorney Lora Cheadle shares the biggest mistakes betrayed partners make after infidelity, from stalking and social media blowups to using children as investigators, obsessively searching for answers, and managing a partner's recovery. Most importantly, she explains how to protect your future self while navigating one of life's most devastating experiences. If you've been betrayed and don't know what to do next, this episode will help you slow down, regulate your nervous system, and avoid letting the affair cost you twice. Top 3 Takeaways Your First Job Isn't Deciding Whether to Stay or Leave When betrayal is discovered, your brain immediately wants certainty, answers, and relief. But your first responsibility isn't making life-changing decisions—it's protecting yourself from decisions made in a shocked, terrified, and traumatized state. The Biggest Mistake Isn't What They Did—It's Abandoning Yourself The deepest trap after betrayal is becoming consumed by your partner's actions, recovery, and choices while neglecting your own healing. Recovery begins when you stop obsessing about them and start rebuilding trust in yourself. Don't Let the Affair Cost You Twice The affair is painful enough. Don't create a second wave of damage through impulsive legal, financial, social media, or emotional decisions made from survival mode. Before you act, ask yourself: Will this help me six months from now, or is it helping me feel better for six minutes? Favorite Quotes "The biggest mistake is abandoning yourself while trying to figure out what they're doing." "Your first job after betrayal is protecting your future self from decisions made by your shocked, terrified, traumatized present self." LOVE THE SHOW? TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don't just listen—start healing. Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. https://workplace-burnout.com/the-top-3-ways-you-betray-yourself-every-day-and-how-to-stop/ If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, TEDx speaker, and author of FLAUNT! and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal. After uncovering her husband's 15-year affair, she turned her own pain into purpose—helping high-achieving women reclaim their identity, power, and joy. A trauma-aware coach, somatic therapist, and former attorney, Lora blends legal insight with emotional and spiritual healing for full-spectrum recovery. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT  READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? Step into the future you've always dreamed of with the power of transformative rituals with the Mindful Subscription Box. Get a monthly box full of crystals, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools worth $120. You deserve high-quality gems, crystals, oils, and mindfulness tools for self-care that truly work. It's a monthly dose of self-love delivered right to your door! Go to www.Mindfulsouls.com  and use Discount Code LORA25 for 25% off your order!

If you've been treating photography like a side hustle because you're not sure you're "good enough" yet, this episode is for you. The biggest thing standing between you and real income might not be your talent. It might be the stories you keep telling yourself. In this solo episode, Sarah shares the five mindset shifts that completely changed her photography business. From letting go of comparison to trusting yourself before you feel ready, this conversation is a reminder that growth starts long before perfect confidence arrives. • Why your clients care more about the experience you create than technical perfection • How comparison keeps photographers stuck in someone else's version of success • The powerful difference between making hobby decisions and business decisions If you've been waiting for permission, more experience, or the "right time" to take your business seriously, consider this your sign. Press play and dis RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

If the pace of running your business has felt heavier lately — more noise, more pressure, more competition for attention — this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by Kami Guildner, a business coach for high-vibe women entrepreneurs. Last year, she put her usual work aside and spent months just listening — having real conversations with hundreds of women business owners about what was actually going on for them. What she heard surprised her, and it might surprise you too. We get into what she learned, how it's showing up in the businesses that are actually growing right now, and what to do with the ideas you've been sitting on but haven't quite known how to share with the world. If you've been craving more stillness, more quiet, and a little permission to stop doing everything all the time — pop in those earphones.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN What Kami discovered after a year of real conversations with hundreds of women business owners Why the businesses that grew last year were run by women who paused and listened — even in a strange, uncertain year How to ask better questions that get to what your clients are really desiring, instead of just their pain points What a "one message for the world" is, and how to find yours Why more content isn't the answer when the market feels loud and saturated — and what is   KAMI'S FREE GIFT FOR GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® LISTENERS Kami offers free monthly online training, alternating between live round tables with other speakers and deeper solo training. Head to her homepage and click "Get Updates" to get access: https://www.kamiguildner.com/ CONNECT WITH KAMI GUILDNER Website: https://www.kamiguildner.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamiguildner/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamiguildner/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1386664118079263/ Extraordinary Women Radio Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/extraordinary-women-radio/id1216249277 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCshq_YaaXUlwJzYduQqh4ww   ABOUT KAMI GUILDNER Kami Guildner believes women's voices matter. She's a connector, a storyteller, and a business coach for high-vibe women entrepreneurs, helping them raise up their voice, vision, and visibility for impact and business growth. Kami works with movement-maker women entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses and are scaling to multi-six-figures and beyond. Through her Soul+Strategy™ approach, she weaves soulful inspiration into mindful business strategy. She's the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference and host of the award-winning Extraordinary Women Radio™, and the best-selling author of Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 274: Power of Pause: Why Your Brain Cannot Solve the Problem with Wendy Paige Sterling —https://sarahwalton.com/take-pause/ Episode 300: 300 Episodes and Counting: Why Your Dreams in Progress Matter More Than Perfect Timing — https://sarahwalton.com/dreams-in-progress-300-episodes/ Episode 333: Soul Debt: What Overgiving in Business Is Costing You — and What Comes Next — https://sarahwalton.com/overgiving-in-business-women-entrepreneurs/   READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS? If this conversation had you thinking about your own message, your own pace, or where your business is headed next — let's talk about it. As my free gift to Girlfriends, I offer a 30-minute discovery call. Book here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)

In this episode, we dive into the critical world of site speed optimization and how slow load times are costing e-commerce brands serious revenue. Chris Igbojekwe, founder of Seed App, shares how his team helps Shopify stores slash page load times to under one second to rapidly boost conversions and improve user experience. He also reveals strategies for auditing user behavior, testing third-party apps, and implementing continuous optimizations that directly scale a brand's bottom line. Topics discussed in this episode:  Why site speed dictates conversion rates.How slow pages trigger user drop-offs.What major technical issues delay loading.How third-party apps slow down themes.How to test performance using Lighthouse.What user behavior tools reveal errors.How mobile simulations pinpoint hidden leaks.What data volume ensures reliable testing.Why optimization requires an ongoing process.What target profiles benefit from audits.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://seedapp.ioLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-i/X/Twitter: https://x.com/chris_igbojekweGet access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/3xbyuk5kI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

What Are You Under the Influence Of? How Fear, Trauma & Other People's Opinions Keep You Stuck After Betrayal After betrayal, everyone seems to have advice. Leave. Stay. Fight for your marriage. Run. Forgive. Never trust again. But when your nervous system is overwhelmed, it's easy to absorb other people's certainty instead of listening to your own truth. In this episode, Lora explores how betrayal trauma increases suggestibility, why fear spreads so quickly, and how to reclaim your ability to think clearly, trust yourself, and make decisions from wisdom rather than panic. Drawing from her experience as an attorney, clinical hypnotherapist, and betrayal recovery coach, Lora explains why knowledge reduces fear, how hypnosis can help break the trance of trauma, and why discernment—not certainty—is the real path to healing. If you've ever wondered whether you're making decisions based on your own truth or someone else's story, this episode is for you. Top 3 Takeaways Betrayal Trauma Makes You More Suggestible. When your nervous system is overwhelmed, your brain naturally seeks certainty. That's why it's easy to absorb other people's opinions, fears, and experiences instead of trusting yourself. Discernment Is Different Than Fear. Fear demands immediate answers. Discernment allows reality to reveal itself over time. Healing isn't about becoming hypervigilant—it's about staying connected to yourself while the truth unfolds. Knowledge Creates Calm. Understanding your legal, financial, emotional, and relational options doesn't force a decision. It reduces fear, increases clarity, and helps you make choices from a place of confidence rather than panic. Favorite Quotes "When we're desperate for certainty, we start borrowing certainty from other people." "Discernment is the ability to stay connected to yourself while reality reveals itself." "Fear shrinks your world. Knowledge expands it." "Healing isn't about becoming fearless. It's about learning how to hear yourself again underneath the noise." LOVE THE SHOW? TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don't just listen—start healing. Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. https://workplace-burnout.com/the-top-3-ways-you-betray-yourself-every-day-and-how-to-stop/ If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, TEDx speaker, and author of FLAUNT! and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal. After uncovering her husband's 15-year affair, she turned her own pain into purpose—helping high-achieving women reclaim their identity, power, and joy. A trauma-aware coach, somatic therapist, and former attorney, Lora blends legal insight with emotional and spiritual healing for full-spectrum recovery. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT  READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? Step into the future you've always dreamed of with the power of transformative rituals with the Mindful Subscription Box. Get a monthly box full of crystals, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools worth $120. You deserve high-quality gems, crystals, oils, and mindfulness tools for self-care that truly work. It's a monthly dose of self-love delivered right to your door! Go to www.Mindfulsouls.com  and use Discount Code LORA25 for 25% off your order!

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Ever feel like your calendar is packed in the fall, then painfully quiet by January? That feast-or-famine cycle can leave even talented photographers questioning what comes next. In this episode, Sarah Petty unpacks why discounts, mini sessions, and desperate "now booking" posts often make slow seasons worse. Instead, she shares how profitable photographers create demand year-round by building strategic partnerships and meaningful campaigns that clients actually want to be part of. You'll hear: • Why discounting trains clients to wait and quietly devalues your work • How partnerships with local businesses and charities can create consistent bookings • The secret to building urgency without relying on sales or mini sessions If you're tired of wondering where your next client is coming from, this conversation offers a smarter, more sustainable path forward. Press play and start building a business that feels steady in every season. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

In this episode, we dive into the shift happening in online search and how e-commerce brands can stay visible as search engines become more conversational.  Lucas Tieleman, Co-Founder of Optiversal, shares how his platform helps brands improve visibility across AI search and shopping tools through better product data.  He also reveals strategies for optimizing product feeds, using AI to automatically generate high-performing use-case landing pages, and getting ready for holiday shopping spikes.  Topics discussed in this episode:  How conversational AI is changing search.   What gaps make brands invisible to AI.How natural search queries differ now. What attributes to add to product feeds.How editorial content builds search context.What an automated data audit reveals.How AI builds high-volume landing pages.Why click rates drop while impressions rise.What rising ad cost per click signals.Why structured data wins holiday sales. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.optiversal.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-nieberding/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/hb2matcyI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

If you're posting every day, announcing availability, and still hearing crickets, this episode might explain why. The truth is, most photographers treat social media like a billboard when what their clients really want is a relationship. If you're tired of chasing likes that never turn into bookings, this conversation will change how you show up online. In this episode, Sarah Petty breaks down why "now booking" posts often push premium clients away and shares the mindset shift that helps photographers attract the right people without feeling salesy. You'll learn how to use social media as a connection tool, stay top of mind during life's milestone moments, and create content that builds trust instead of desperation. • Why premium buyers respond to relationships, not repeated sales posts • Sarah's simple HYPE framework for creating content that connects and converts • How listening to your audience can lead to bookings faster than chasing engagement metrics If social media feels exhausting, confusing, or like a never-ending hamster wheel, you're not alone. This episode offers a refreshing reminder that the goal isn't to go viral. It's to build genuine relationships that lead to meaningful, profitable work. Press play and discover a smarter way to show up online. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

If you've been told your labs look fine and something still feels off — this episode is going to explain why. And what you can actually do about it. Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist and FDN Practitioner Katie Hardie joins the Game On Girlfriend® podcast to break down why conventional lab ranges were never designed to tell you whether you're performing optimally. They were designed to catch problems once things have already gone wrong. For women entrepreneurs who have been managing everything, pushing hard, and wondering why the afternoon crashes, the midsection weight, and the middle of the night wake-ups aren't going anywhere — this conversation is for you. Katie and I talk about what chronic stress is actually doing inside your body while you're still crushing it on the outside, why layering more exercise and restriction on a stressed body tends to backfire, and what a functional approach to your health actually looks like in practice. If you feel like crap, good luck running a successful business. This one's for the woman who's done waiting to take her health seriously.     WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why "normal" lab results don't mean your body is functioning optimally — and what those ranges are actually based on What happens inside your body when you've been in fight-or-flight mode for years — and why it can feel like energy until it doesn't Why eating less and working out more can make things worse for a stressed body, not better How gut health connects directly to mood, sleep, focus, and anxiety — and why the root cause is often upstream from the symptoms The first step to take when your labs look fine but you still don't feel fine     RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz — https://amzn.to/3OE5p2b Good Energy by Casey Means — https://amzn.to/4u1AHz2     KATIE'S FREE GIFT FOR GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® LISTENERS Katie is offering a complimentary 45-minute consultation for anyone trying to figure out their next step. If you've been told you're fine but don't feel fine, this is a good place to start. Head to the episode page to book your session: https://sarahwalton.com/holistic-health-women-entrepreneurs/ Additional resources from Katie: Webinar Replay: How to Boost Energy and Melt Belly Fat Without Deprivation — Watch the free replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il3fP5VVJlA Spring Cleanse Challenge — A meals-based and nervous system regulation reset. Register here: https://wnd144.infusionsoft.app/app/orderForms/8b9a066d-fc2c-439b-851b-4bae1c304836?cookieUUID=11b8a7ec-1019-45e3-8002-b861b58d6488 ($149)     CONNECT WITH KATIE HARDIE  Website: https://www.mypeak365.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypeak365/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardiepeakperformance/     ABOUT KATIE HARDIE Katie Hardie, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist and FDN Practitioner, is a comprehensive provider for holistic health and performance programming! Her company, My PEAK, helps performance-minded individuals who value high output wake up ready to tackle the day, have amazing poops, and find the right foods for their bodies to skip the energy dips. If these things aren't happening, you're missing out on peak physical, mental, and emotional peak potential. Just a few of many normalized symptoms of untapped output include waking up in the middle of the night, increased body fat, especially around the mid-section, and burnout.     RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 93: How to Biohack Your Business Success — with Tanessa Shears — https://sarahwalton.com/tanessa/ Episode 138: What's Life REALLY Like After Menopause — with Dr. Cari Schaefer — https://sarahwalton.com/cari/ Episode 30: The Most Overlooked Resource in Your Business — with Allison — https://sarahwalton.com/sarahwalton-com-allison/     READY TO TALK ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR BUSINESS? Everything in this conversation connects directly to how you're showing up in your business. As my free gift to Girlfriends, I offer a 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk about where you are right now and whether working together makes sense as a next step. Book here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195     FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom     LEARN FROM SARAH Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources     CONNECT WITH SARAH   Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton     ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.     LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

In this episode, we dive into how modern e-commerce brands are scaling faster and reducing risk using print-on-demand and AI-powered tools.David Hooker, Head of Brand at Printify, shares how the platform helps business owners launch global stores without buying upfront inventory or managing messy shipping logistics.He also reveals how AI is automating boring tasks like product tagging, creating photorealistic mockups in seconds, and helping sellers target the perfect niche audience. Topics discussed in this episode:  How AI automates repetitive store setup tasks. What print-on-demand means for modern inventory. Why photorealistic AI mockups save massive photography costs. How global fulfillment networks enable rapid local shipping.What traits separate successful sellers from failed stores.Why gathering direct audience feedback drives brand growth.How to launch an online business without risk.What custom products the rising Gen Z audience demands.Why text-based t-shirts often become massive bestsellers.How print-on-demand offers true location and time freedom. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://printify.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/printify/LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/hookerdjInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/printify/X/Twitter: https://x.com/printifyGet access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/yd85xumbI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

In this episode, we dive into how to fix your e-commerce data and choose the right tech stack for future growth. Mark Rubin, Founder and President of Kasama, shares how brands can stop wasting spend from bad data and pick the right platforms amidst the ongoing platform wars. He also reveals what is real with agentic AI today, how to avoid failing replatform projects, and the exact steps to ensure your brand is set up to win. Topics discussed in this episode:  How bad data leads to wasted e-commerce spend. What breaks when collecting and using online data. Why data gaps ruin daily brand decision-making. What happens when merchants ignore platform data gaps. Why picking the right platform is hard today. Where brands go wrong when choosing tech platforms. How platform wars confuse modern e-commerce merchants. What choosing the wrong platform costs your brand. Why so many brand replatform projects fail today. What agentic AI actually means for digital retail. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.kasamadigital.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjrubin/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kasama-digital Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/tkcv8uueI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

Most photographers think talent is the thing that builds a profitable business. But what if the photographers winning awards are also the ones quietly burning out, overworking, and barely making money? This episode is the wake-up call so many portrait photographers need. Sarah Petty breaks down the six business skills photographers often avoid, even though they're the exact skills that create freedom, profit, and a family-first life. From cash flow and outsourcing to planning, branding, and building genuine client relationships, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what actually moves a business forward. • Why "busy" doesn't always mean profitable, and the numbers every photographer needs to understand • The mindset shift that helps photographers stop drowning in busywork and start buying back their time • How genuine human connection leads to better clients, stronger referrals, and more meaningful work If you've been feeling stretched thin, reacting instead of leading, or wondering why your business still feels harder than it should, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Press play, you might realize the missing piece isn't your photography at all. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

When you make a mistake in your business, shame usually shows up right along with it. The kind that whispers you should have known better, moved faster, or figured it out sooner. But in business, there are certain things you cannot know until you know them. That's not a reflection of your ability. That's just how learning works. In this solo episode, I'm walking you through three categories of knowing — and making a real case for why the third one is where growth actually begins. Along the way, we get into what self-forgiveness actually is (it's not what most people think), the quiet cost of giving your attention away for free, and one specific challenge I want you to take on before this episode ends. If you've been wondering why your business isn't moving the way you know it could — or beating yourself up for not knowing something sooner — this one's for you.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The three categories of knowing — and why the third one is where real growth begins Why business mistakes carry so much shame, and why that shame isn't earned What self-forgiveness actually is — and why it's an ongoing choice, not a destination The real cost of giving your attention away for free — and what it's doing to your business and your life A specific challenge to complete before this episode ends   READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with me to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Screen Zen — the app Sarah uses every day to block social media during non-work hours. Available in the App Store and Google Play   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 333: Soul Debt: What Overgiving in Business Is Costing You — and What Comes Next — https://sarahwalton.com/overgiving-in-business-women-entrepreneurs/ Episode 331: How to Quiet the Noise and Hear Your Intuition — with Diana Firth — https://sarahwalton.com/spiritual-simplicity-diana-firth/ Episode 319: Why Your Business Feels Stuck (And the Limiting Beliefs Keeping You There) — https://sarahwalton.com/why-business-feels-stuck-limiting-beliefs/   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, and the host of the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She helps women entrepreneurs build profitable, sustainable businesses without burnout — working through both the mindset and the strategy sides of growth. Because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast.   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

In this episode, we dive into the challenge of rising customer acquisition costs and how smart online brands use first-party data to stay competitive. Tiago Costa, CEO of clustie.ai, shares how his platform uses artificial intelligence to predict high-value buyers and automatically improve ad results on Facebook and Meta channels. He is joined by brand owner Raphael Tomé, who explains how he used this tech to cut his ad costs, boost his profits, and quickly scale his e-commerce business. Topics discussed in this episode:  How AI simplifies building and launching online stores today. What metrics to fix before you try to scale ad spend.Why single-product shops are growing quickly in the US.Why traditional marketing agencies fail to scale ad results.How audience intelligence tools lower customer acquisition costs.What problems occur when running too many active ad campaigns.How syncing Shopify data with Meta improves targeting precision.Why human support remains critical alongside AI software tools.What product-audience matching does for specific item sales.How to scale products internationally using predictive data models.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://clustie.ai/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/clustie-ai-marketing-segmentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fullvenueai/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/56sr2z44I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

What if the thing you've been overlooking is actually the thing that could change everything? In a world obsessed with fast bookings and digital files, it's easy to believe you need more clients, more hustle, and more content to succeed. But the photographers building sustainable, profitable businesses are often doing something much quieter, and far more meaningful. In this week's Joycast, Sarah Petty breaks down the "boring" business model that helped her go from overwhelmed mom of three to one of America's most profitable photographers. This episode is a powerful reminder that success doesn't come from chasing trends. It comes from serving people deeply and creating artwork that actually matters in their lives. Here's a peek at what you'll walk away with: • Why selling wall portraits creates more freedom, profit, and connection than chasing high-volume sessions • The mindset shift that helps beginner photographers confidently charge more, even without a perfect portfolio • How simple systems, not talent alone, are what truly create thrilled clients and repeat referrals If you've been feeling exhausted trying to "keep up" with the photography industry, this episode might feel like permission to build your business differently. Slower. Simpler. More intentionally. Press play and rediscover what people are really investing in when they hire you. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

If you feel like you have no motivation to work out, eat healthy, stay consistent, or take care of yourself in perimenopause, this episode is for you. In today's conversation, I'm breaking down why low motivation in your 40s isn't a discipline problem - but a physiology problem.  We're diving into how declining estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, blood sugar dysregulation, stress, and cortisol imbalances can create a cascade effect that impacts your energy, sleep, cravings, anxiety, workouts, and overall resilience. I also explain why lifestyle changes still matter deeply - but for some women, hormones and nervous system support need to be addressed first. In this episode, we cover: Why low estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can impact motivation, energy, and stress tolerance The connection between cortisol dysregulation, anxiety, poor sleep, cravings, and burnout in perimenopause Why "just be more disciplined" is often the wrong advice for women in midlife The cascade effect of hormonal depletion on metabolism, workouts, recovery, and consistency Why supporting hormones, blood sugar, and the nervous system can make healthy habits feel doable again   FREE TRAINING:  Why You Feel Off In Your 40s (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)    WORK WITH US: The Perimenopause Method CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA:  WebsiteYouTube InstagramInquiries   SHOP: Products We Love   LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!   

In this episode, we explore the common struggle of growing sales without seeing a matching increase in profit. Misha Druzhinin, Co-founder and CEO of Finsi.ai, explains why many brands fail to track their margins and how focusing only on immediate returns can hurt long-term growth. He shares how his AI platform helps business owners simplify complex data to find hidden waste and improve customer value.You will learn how to move away from constant discounting, reduce customer churn, and use smart data to spend more effectively on ads while staying profitable. Topics discussed in this episode:  How failing to own profit margins stalls growth. Why relying on ROAS limits long-term brand success. What warning signs indicate your scaling is failing. How AI identifies high-value customer behavior patterns. What role qualitative data plays in reducing churn. Why "Smart Brevity" in data helps managers focus. How unit-level analysis uncovers hidden product waste. What retention architecture does for repeat purchases. How demographic data shifts modern marketing strategy. Why operational limits often signal a winning flywheel. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.finsi.ai/Shopify App Store: https://www.finsi.ai/integrations/ecommerce/shopifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdruzhinin/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/yc3v2d8cI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

Episode 333 is different. And if you've been paying attention, you've probably felt the shift coming. For the last 18 months, I've been doing the quieter, harder work behind the scenes — healing my nervous system, finalizing my divorce, stepping back from emotional labor I had no business carrying, and learning what it actually means to receive. In this solo episode, I'm bringing all of it to you. I'm introducing a concept I call soul debt: the overperforming that builds up when you want something so badly you shove everything else aside to make it happen. It doesn't look like a breakdown. It looks like being fine — fine on the outside, always fine — while something underneath runs at a constant hum that never quite quiets. If you've been checking all the boxes and still feeling like something is off, this episode was made for you. I'm also sharing what the next era of the Game On Girlfriend® podcast looks like — more solo episodes, more depth, more truth. No over-polishing. Just an honest conversation between me and you.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN   What soul debt is — and how it builds up even when life looks completely fine from the outside Why unpaid emotional labor is one of the biggest things keeping women from receiving more What I actually did over the last 18 months to heal — the nervous system work, the books, the finalized divorce Why forgiving yourself is the foundation of real power — not just a nice idea What you can expect from the Game On Girlfriend® podcast going forward   READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS? Book a free 15-minute call with me to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz — https://amzn.to/3OE5p2b  Good Energy by Casey Means — https://amzn.to/4u1AHz2 Stephanie Crochet — Nervous System Regulating Coach — hear her on Episode 263: How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Money Habits — https://sarahwalton.com/nervous-system-regulation/  The Art of Receiving — https://sarahwalton.com/art-of-receiving/  The Abundance Academy — https://sarahwalton.com/abundance-academy/    RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE   Episode 263: How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Money Habits — with Stephanie Crochet — https://sarahwalton.com/nervous-system-regulation/  Episode 300: Dreams in Progress — 300 Episodes of the Game On Girlfriend® Podcast — https://sarahwalton.com/dreams-in-progress-300-episodes/  Episode 326: Seasonal Syncing: Learning to Work With Where You Are, Not Against It — with Amber Richardson — https://sarahwalton.com/seasons-of-life-women-entrepreneurs/    CONNECT WITH SARAH   Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton  Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton    FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom    LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence.   Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses  Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources    ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, and the host of the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She helps women entrepreneurs build profitable, sustainable businesses without burnout — working through both the mindset and the strategy sides of growth. Because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

In this episode, we dive into how smart pricing helps e-commerce brands boost profits and scale growth. Felix Hoffmann, co-founder and CEO of 7Learnings, shares how his predictive pricing models help businesses move beyond simple rules and gut feelings to find the perfect price for every product. He also reveals strategies for managing marketplace complexity, reducing overstock, and using financial goals to steer automated decision-making. Topics discussed in this episode:  How rule-based pricing creates unmanaged business complexity. Why matching competitor prices leads to a market race to bottom. What predictive pricing does using unlimited cloud compute. Why tracking transaction-level costs is vital for profit. How AI identifies different price elasticities across channels. What role weather and attribute data play in predictions. Why high-quality data is the gatekeeper for AI success. How A/B testing proves profit uplifts of over 100 percent. What strategic trade-offs exist between growth and margin. Why AI pricing is now a requirement for market survival. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://7learnings.com/LinkedIn: : https://www.linkedin.com/in/felix-hoffmann-7learnings/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7learnings/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/us6eab7kI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

Most photographers aren't struggling because they lack talent. They're struggling because they built a business that demands everything from them and gives very little back. If you've ever felt exhausted chasing sessions, undercharging to stay booked, or wondering if this industry can actually support your life, this episode will hit home. In this week's Joycast, Sarah Petty breaks down the real difference between a $400 portrait photographer and a $4,000 portrait photographer. Spoiler alert, it has nothing to do with your camera or your market. It's about the client experience, the relationships you build, and the business model you choose. Sarah shares the mindset shifts and practical changes that help photographers stop competing on price and start creating profitable, sustainable businesses. Here's a sneak peek: ● Why sales actually begin in the very first client conversation  ● The surprising reason clients invest more when they're more involved  ● How intentional planning creates bigger orders with less overwhelm If you're tired of hustling for small orders and craving a business that gives you more freedom, more confidence, and deeper client connections, this episode will show you what's possible. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

In this episode, we uncover the hidden profit leaks silently draining revenue from ecommerce stores.Scott Brandley, CEO of Shopper Approved and Trust Guard, joins DJ Sprague, CMO of Shopper Approved and co-author of Cashflo, to reveal the ten revenue killers costing online stores up to 38% of gross revenue.They break down how issues like cart abandonment, false declines, chargebacks, and product returns quietly erode profit margins and share proven strategies ecommerce brands can use to recover lost revenue and improve cash flow.   Topics discussed in this episode:  Why 70% of carts get abandoned. How false declines kill legitimate sales. What chargebacks actually cost merchants. Why product returns bleed your profits. How store credit beats issuing refunds. What the ten revenue killers are. Why fix leaks before scaling ads. How one platform eliminates software costs. What the Cashflo Club offers. Why chargebacks are rising and dangerous. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://cashflopay.com/Download free book & audio book: https://cashflopay.com/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/58c9kk7zI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

In this episode, we dive into the common tax traps that Canadian ecommerce brands face when selling to American customers.  Salman Salat, Founder of SAL Accounting, explains how the wrong business structure can lead to massive fines and double taxation.He shares how to legally avoid extra payout fees, when it actually makes sense to open a US LLC, and how to stay safe from the IRS while growing your brand across the border.  Topics discussed in this episode:  What triggers the $25,000 penalty for missed filings.   Why opening a US LLC is risky without expert help.   How to prevent being taxed in both countries at once.   What "nexus" means for your US sales tax liability.   Why 70% of Canadian sales often go to US customers.   How to set up a US business entity the right way.   What clean cross-border bookkeeping looks like.   Why simple Shopify setups often hide tax mistakes.   How to legally lower your US tax bill as a founder. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://salaccounting.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/musalmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/salaccountingcpaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563329941327Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/4jzvpxeuI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

"Balance is a myth." It's one of the most repeated messages out there — and Dr. Anokhi Kapasi thinks it's doing women serious harm. In this episode of the Game On Girlfriend® podcast, I sit down with Dr. Anokhi Kapasi, founder of Solve for Mom and host of the Science Careers for Moms podcast. With a PhD in Molecular Pathology and 15 years of experience in scientific research and consulting, Anokhi built a six-step framework she called CLIP — Career Life Integration Protocol™ — to help women make clear, confident career decisions that actually fit their whole lives. We talk about why the "balance is a myth" message quietly removes your options, how high-achieving women fall into what Anokhi calls the "forced choice trap," and why indecision isn't a you problem — it's usually a clarity problem. Anokhi also breaks down the real distinction between alignment and balance (they are not the same thing), and what it looks like when your career decisions and your life decisions finally get made together. If you've ever felt stuck between two versions of your life, or like you have to choose between the career you've worked hard to build and the family you want — this conversation is for you.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why the work-life balance myth may be doing women more harm than good — and what the real distinction between alignment and balance means How high-achieving women fall into the "forced choice trap" — and the framework Anokhi built to help them out of it The six steps of CLIP — Career Life Integration Protocol — for making confident career decisions that fit your whole life Why indecision has very real costs in time, energy, identity, and quality of life What it actually looks like when your inner self and your outer self are finally working together   FREE GIFT FROM DR. ANOKHI KAPASI Free downloadable resources: https://solveformom.com/resources Free Career-Life Alignment Diagnostic — a 30-minute call to help you understand where you are and what your next step looks like: https://solveformom.com/book-life-planning#calendar   CONNECT WITH DR. ANOKHI KAPASI Website: https://www.solveformom.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anokhikapasi/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/solveformom/ Newsletter: Sci-Mom Says — https://solveformom.com/insider Podcast: Science Careers for Moms — available everywhere you listen to podcasts   ABOUT DR. ANOKHI KAPASI Dr. Anokhi Kapasi is a passionate advocate for women in STEM (and other demanding knowledge work) who are navigating the complexities of motherhood while pursuing their personal and professional goals. She helps women who are "successful on paper" but overwhelmed in real life make clear, confident career decisions. With a PhD in Molecular Pathology and 15 years of experience in scientific research and consulting, she now embraces her role as a work-at-home mom, homeschooling two boys, running an online business, and hosting the podcast Science Careers for Moms. READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS? Book a free 15-min call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 207: Let Your Ambition Fly with Monique Allen — https://sarahwalton.com/ambition/ Episode 294: Scale Your Business Without Burning Out — The Life-Proof Strategy with AnnMarie Rose — https://sarahwalton.com/scale-business-without-burnout/ Episode 326: Seasonal Syncing: Learning to Work With Where You Are, Not Against It — with Amber Richardson — https://sarahwalton.com/seasons-of-life-women-entrepreneurs/     LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

In this episode, we explore how shopping is moving beyond the traditional website into AI chats and social feeds. Kumar Senthil, Co-founder and CEO of Firmly, explains how his platform helps brands sell everywhere without needing complex engineering or manual updates. He also shares how real-time data and AI agents are shortening the path from discovery to checkout for modern shoppers.Topics discussed in this episode:  How shopping is moving from websites to AI agents. What agentic commerce means for small online brands. Why real-time product data is critical for AI search. How to sync inventory across many different channels. What causes nearly half of online products to be out of stock. How buying directly in chat doubles customer conversion. Why keeping the merchant of record status is important. What makes bespoke integrations a nightmare for sellers. How to scale to new marketplaces with zero engineering. Why merchants must not sit on the sidelines of AI. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.firmly.ai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumarnsenthil/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/3tubkj94I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

In this upcoming live webinar, I'm joined by Scott Brandley and DJ Sprague, co-authors of Cashflo. Together, they've helped ecommerce brands recover millions in lost revenue — and in this session, they'll show you where yours is leaking. They'll break down where ecommerce brands lose up to 38% of potential revenue through: → Cart abandonment → Site abandonment → False declines → Chargebacks → Product returns → Fraud losses → Poor conversion rates → Low-quality traffic → And more More importantly, you'll walk away with practical ways to plug these leaks and improve margins — without spending more on advertising. If your margins feel tighter than ever, this webinar session is for you. You will also receive a free digital and audio copy of their books, "Cashflo" and "Reputation King".  Both were written exclusively for ecommerce website owners.The Details: 

In this episode, we dive into why many online stores lose money even when they get lots of traffic. David Conforti, Chief Growth Officer at Avenue Z, explains how small gaps in your website and product pages can kill your sales. He shares how new AI tools are changing the way people shop and what you must do to stay ahead. David also talks about the importance of being on the right platform and using a full strategy to grow your brand faster.Topics discussed in this episode:  How rapid growth often leads to legacy site leaks. What Agentic Commerce means for the future of shopping.  Why AI chat tools are becoming the new gatekeepers. How to optimize your product catalog for AI agents.   Why traditional PR and SEO are essential for AI.   What the Universal Commerce Protocol means for brands.   How TikTok spend drives high-intent homepage traffic.   Why a full-funnel partner approach beats siloed work.   How Kind Patches scaled from $1M to $8M monthly.   What identifying your "metric on fire" can fix. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://avenuez.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-conforti-varfaj1/X/Twitter: https://x.com/avenuez_networkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/avenue.z/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/2s4j2zr2I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

You're working nonstop, booking sessions, delivering galleries… and still feeling stuck. Like no matter how hard you push, the income just won't follow. What if the problem isn't you, but the model you've been taught to follow? In this episode, Sarah Petty pulls back the curtain on the exact 4-step process she used to build a six-figure portrait business, without burning out or missing life at home. It's a shift in thinking, pricing, and how you serve. • Why low-priced digital sessions quietly cap your growth • The mindset shift from selling photos to creating experiences • How fewer clients can actually mean more income and freedom If you've been hustling harder with little return, this might be the reframe you've been needing. Press play, your next level could be simpler than you think. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

The conversation around perimenopause has exploded - but has it gone too far? In this episode, we're cutting through the noise, confusion, and conflicting advice dominating social media. From "it's all your hormones" to "it's just aging," we break down what's actually happening in your body during perimenopause, why symptoms like weight gain, anxiety, and poor sleep are so common, and how to take a more balanced, realistic approach to your health after 40.   Key Takeaways: Why the perimenopause space has become so loud and how marketing plays a role The two extremes: "everything is hormones" vs. "it's just aging" Common perimenopause symptoms (mood changes, anxiety, sleep issues, weight gain) How lifestyle factors like blood sugar, stress, and muscle mass impact symptoms Why you don't need more supplements or quick fixes; you need a clear strategy   LINKS MENTIONED: Ep. 106 GLP-1s in Perimenopause: What Most Providers Are Missing   FREE TRAINING: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Not Seeing Results After 40 (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)   WORK WITH US: The Perimenopause Method12 weeks + a plan built for your body ⭐️ BONUS: 1 month free in our membership   CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA:  Website YouTube Instagram Inquiries   SHOP: Products We Love   LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!   

Most of us aren't stuck. We're cluttered. That's one of the first things Diana Firth said in this conversation. Diana is an Intuitive Guide, Author, and Speaker, and one of my closest friends for over 25 years. She's also one of the clearest, most grounded people I know when it comes to helping people cut through the noise and actually hear themselves again. In this episode of the Game On Girlfriend® podcast, I sit down with Diana to talk about spiritual simplicity — what it really means, what spiritual clutter actually looks and feels like, and why the feeling of being stuck is almost never what it looks like on the surface. One thing worth noting before you press play: Diana recorded this conversation in the middle of her own grief, having recently lost her father. The grace and clarity she brings to this conversation, from inside that loss, are something I hope everyone gets to witness. It's a living example of something she teaches — that our emotions are here to guide us, even the hard ones. If things have felt loud, heavy, or like you can't quite hear yourself right now — this episode is going to help.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN  Why feeling stuck is almost always a clutter problem, not a you problem What spiritual simplicity is — and what spiritual clutter actually looks and feels like in real life How to train your mind to come back to the present moment without overhauling your entire life Why your purpose and your job don't have to be the same thing — and why that matters What opened up for Diana the moment she let go of the fear of judgment How working with your emotions instead of storing them changes what's available to you   SPECIAL GIFT FROM DIANA FIRTH Diana is offering a single-session intuitive guidance experience at a special introductory rate for the first six months of this year. If something in this conversation stirred something in you — and you're ready to get quiet enough to get clear — this is a meaningful next step. Book your session here: https://sarahwalton.com/spiritual-simplicity-diana-firth/ CONNECT WITH DIANA FIRTH  Website: https://www.simplifywithdi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplifwithdi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplifwithdi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplifwithdi   ABOUT DIANA FIRTH Diana Firth is an Intuitive Guide, Author, and Speaker with over 15 years of experience helping people simplify their lives and reconnect with themselves. Using intuitive insight and the ability to read emotional and energetic patterns, Diana helps clients identify the mental, emotional, and energetic noise that keeps them stuck in overwhelm, self-doubt, and misalignment. Her work is grounded, practical, and centered on nervous system safety, self-trust, and clarity. Through her company, Simplify with Di, and her memoir Love Doesn't Pay the Bills, Diana teaches that simplicity is not about minimalism or productivity — it's about removing what no longer serves so people can live with greater ease, stability, and alignment.   READY TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE? Book a free 15-min call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 253: Ready to Reinvent Yourself? A Conversation with Anita Rombough — https://sarahwalton.com/reinvent-yourself/ Episode 87: Is It Ok to Be Happy Right Now? — https://sarahwalton.com/happy/ Episode 240: Overcome Societal Expectations of 'You're Not Enough' with Wellness Coach Ali Sempek — https://sarahwalton.com/societal-expectations-for-women/   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

In this episode, we dive into the world of e-commerce returns and how to stop treating them as a total loss. JD Sass, the founder and CEO of Axiom Return Solutions, explains how brands can recover lost money and see what is really happening with their products. He shares how his team inspects and grades items to find inventory that is still brand new. You will learn how to spot fraud, improve your packaging, and use data to make better business choices. He also reveals how to turn a bad customer experience into a win for your brand.Topics discussed in this episode:  How brands turn returns into a revenue recovery channel.What really happens to products after a customer return.Why half of unsellable returns are actually brand new.How to identify and fight fraudulent Amazon returns.What data can be used to improve product manufacturing.Why proper packaging seals prevent used item resales.How to use secondary channels like eBay for recovery.What role automated grading plays in scaling operations.Why manifested disposal protects your brand reputation.How to recover revenue through Amazon reimbursement claims.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://axiomreturnsolutions.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jd-sass-427961135/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/5n6rwzhmI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

Why Betrayal Makes it Feel Like Your Whole Life Was a Lie What if the most painful part of betrayal isn't what happened—but what it reveals? In this powerful episode, Lora Cheadle explores why betrayal feels like your whole life was a lie—not because every moment was fake, but because the map you were using to navigate life no longer works. From childhood beliefs about love, goodness, and fairness to the harsh awakening that life isn't always transactional, this conversation unpacks the deeper grief beneath betrayal: the collapse of your worldview, your identity, and your sense of safety. Through personal stories, grounded insight, and powerful metaphors—from The Matrix to navigating a foreign country without a map—Lora helps you understand why you feel so disoriented… and how to begin building a new reality rooted in truth, self-trust, and clarity. If you've ever thought: “I don't know who I am anymore” “Nothing feels real” “How could I not have seen this?” “What do I do now?” This episode will help you make sense of what you're feeling—and show you the path forward. Top 3 Takeaways Betrayal doesn't just break your heart—it breaks your worldview. The deepest pain isn't just what happened. It's realizing the rules you believed in—love, loyalty, fairness—don't guarantee the outcomes you expected. You're not crazy—you're disoriented. After betrayal, your mind is trying to make sense of a reality that no longer matches your internal map. That confusion, panic, and second-guessing are normal responses to a shattered belief system. Healing isn't about going back—it's about building a new map. The goal isn't to restore your old life or beliefs. It's to create a new foundation based on truth, self-trust, and the ability to navigate life as it actually is. Pull Quotes “Betrayal is not just the loss of a relationship. It's the loss of the belief that life works the way you thought it did.” LOVE THE SHOW? TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don't just listen—start healing. Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. https://workplace-burnout.com/the-top-3-ways-you-betray-yourself-every-day-and-how-to-stop/ If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, TEDx speaker, and author of FLAUNT! and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal. After uncovering her husband's 15-year affair, she turned her own pain into purpose—helping high-achieving women reclaim their identity, power, and joy. A trauma-aware coach, somatic therapist, and former attorney, Lora blends legal insight with emotional and spiritual healing for full-spectrum recovery. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT  READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? Step into the future you've always dreamed of with the power of transformative rituals with the Mindful Subscription Box. Get a monthly box full of crystals, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools worth $120. You deserve high-quality gems, crystals, oils, and mindfulness tools for self-care that truly work. It's a monthly dose of self-love delivered right to your door! Go to www.Mindfulsouls.com  and use Discount Code LORA25 for 25% off your order!

You're working nonstop, tweaking, learning, upgrading… and still not seeing the money reflect the effort. It's frustrating, confusing, and honestly a little defeating. What if the real problem isn't your talent, but the beliefs quietly running your business? In this episode, Sarah Petty pulls back the curtain on seven industry "truths" that are actually keeping photographers stuck. From her own journey out of overwhelm to building a wildly profitable business, she shares what actually creates momentum, and why this matters more than ever right now. • The hidden "busy work" that feels productive but keeps you broke • Why selling from your own wallet is silently capping your income • The mindset shift that turns doubt into forward motion If something feels off in your business but you can't name it, this is the clarity you've been craving. Press play, you might finally see what's been holding you back. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

Feeling stuck, exhausted, or like your body is working against you in midlife? This episode is your tough-love wake-up call, because thriving in perimenopause starts with radical ownership. I'm breaking down the patterns that keep women overwhelmed, inflamed, and waiting for "someday", and offering a powerful invitation to take back your time, energy, and mindset–starting now.   In this episode, I cover: Why overwhelm is often a choice–and how to change it The hidden cost of people-pleasing and lack of boundaries How social media might be draining your energy and self-worth Common mindset traps that sabotage long-term progress What it really means to choose progress over perfection A powerful metaphor that will shift how you spend your time   FREE TRAINING: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Not Seeing Results After 40 (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)    WORK WITH US: The Perimenopause Method12 weeks + a plan built for your body ⭐️ BONUS: 1 month free in our membership   CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA:  Website YouTube Instagram Inquiries   SHOP: Products We Love   LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support! 

In this episode, we dive into how artificial intelligence is leveling the playing field for e-commerce brands on Amazon and Shopify. Monte Desai, founder of Pixii.ai, explores why constant testing of product images and listings is the key to driving higher conversion rates. He shares how small teams can now compete with global giants by automating creative design and performance optimization, enabling them to scale revenue without the need for massive marketing budgets or expensive agencies.Topics discussed in this episode:  How AI levels the playing field for small teams. What makes Amazon product listings convert better. Why testing main images increases revenue.  How to scale designs without hiring agencies. What pitfalls to avoid when copying viral brands.  Why seasonal listing updates drive more sales. How to build high-converting Shopify landing pages.  What role AI plays in conversion optimization. Why behavior analysis drives better results. How to save on advertising costs with better images.  Links & Resourcesebsite: https://pixii.ai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/montedesai/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pixii_aiGet access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/4j5d4t37I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

There's a moment Erin Bradley has never forgotten. It's July 2008. She's just ridden her bike five miles to meet a client — because she doesn't have gas money — and gotten there early so the sweat has time to dry. She steps up to the coffee counter. Her credit card gets declined for $2. She keeps her face completely neutral, tells him it's her debit card, and says she'll call the bank. He buys her coffee. She walks out mortified — and calls her dad. Her dad asked her one simple question: " Do you think you're going to be good at this someday?" She said yes. He said, "Then you do whatever it takes." In this episode of the Game On Girlfriend® podcast, I sit down with Erin Bradley — bestselling author, keynote speaker, coach, and host of the globally ranked Pursuing Freedom Podcast — to talk about what it actually takes to build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it. Not just the strategy. The energy behind the strategy. Erin went from maxed-out credit card debt and 100% commission with no safety net to nearly doubling her business multiple times over — including during COVID, while homeschooling her kids on a six-month RV road trip. What got her there wasn't grinding harder. It was learning to subtract, to fill her own well first, and to make decisions with fear along for the ride instead of waiting to feel fearless. If you're building something and still feel like the freedom you started all of this for keeps slipping just out of reach, this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.     WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why taking action from desperation produces different results than taking action from a place of genuine value — and how to shift your starting point What the go-giver philosophy actually teaches about leading from joy instead of lack Why women have been conditioned to give from empty wells — and what becomes available when you stop How the art of subtraction helped Erin go from two closings a month to seventeen What making decisions with fear along for the ride actually looks like in practice     FREE GIFT FROM ERIN BRADLEY Take Erin's free Happiness & Fulfillment Meter Assessment and find out where you are right now on the emotional and energetic scale — not from a place of judgment, but from curiosity. It's designed to create awareness around fulfillment, energy, and lifestyle alignment so you can start making intentional changes toward more freedom and joy. Download here: https://sarahwalton.com/build-a-business-that-supports-your-life/     CONNECT WITH ERIN BRADLEY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PursuingFreedomOfficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingfreedomofficial/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@PursuingFreedomOfficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-bradley   ABOUT ERIN BRADLEY Erin Bradley is a dynamic speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of the globally ranked Pursuing Freedom Podcast. With years of experience in the real estate and entrepreneurial space, Erin helps professionals build businesses that support their life instead of consuming it. Through mindset, systems, and leverage, she teaches freedom seekers how to create sustainable success and design a life they don't need a vacation from. READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS WITH MORE EASE? Book a free 15-min call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 253: Ready to Reinvent Yourself? A Conversation with Anita Rombough — https://sarahwalton.com/reinvent-yourself/ Episode 87: Is It Ok to Be Happy Right Now? — https://sarahwalton.com/happy/ Episode 240: Overcome Societal Expectations of 'You're Not Enough' with Wellness Coach Ali Sempek — https://sarahwalton.com/societal-expectations-for-women/   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

In this episode, we dive into the challenges of scaling paid ads on platforms like Meta and Google. Hemant Varshney, founder and CEO of digicom.io, explains why many Shopify brands struggle to scale and how the new "Andromeda" algorithm update changes how marketers should approach creative and targeting. He discusses the importance of conversion rate optimization (CRO) and finding the right media mix to turn ad spend into profit without burning budget.Topics discussed in this episode:  How to scale revenue without burning budget.What the Andromeda algorithm update means for brands.Why conversion rate optimization is critical.How to build a structured testing campaign.What differentiates scaling from testing campaigns.Why targeting creative beats audience targeting.How to handle media mix across different platforms.Why auditing your store before scaling matters.What the right media spend tiers look like.Why trusting the algorithm requires the right structure.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.digicom.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hvarshney/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digicom-digital-commerce-corporation/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digicom.io/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/24p2dapeI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

You know that quiet frustration, when your talent is real but your income doesn't reflect it. When you're working hard, giving everything away, and still wondering why it's not clicking. This episode speaks right to that moment. Audrey shares what it looked like to start over in a brand new city, no clients, no safety net, and stuck in a cycle that wasn't working. Her turning point wasn't more hustle, it was a shift in how she saw her value and her business. • The mindset shift that turned $350 clients into $1,000+ orders • Why "doing what everyone else does" keeps you stuck and underpaid • What finally made her feel confident charging what she's worth If you've been grinding and hoping something will change, this might be the moment it finally does. Press play and listen for the shift you've been avoiding. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

Brain fog, forgetfulness, irrational thoughts, and focus issues are common in perimenopause - but rarely explained. In this episode, we explore what's really happening to the female brain during the perimenopausal transition, why symptoms often start in the late 30s and intensify in the 40s, and what women can do to protect long-term brain health. In this episode, you'll learn: How estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone play key roles in brain function The real reason brain fog, memory loss, and poor focus show up in perimenopause How rumination and anxiety are connected to nervous system and progesterone  Why perimenopausal brain symptoms are not the same as Alzheimer's or dementia How nutrition, lifestyle, and hormone support can protect cognitive health after 40   WORK WITH US:⏰April Enrollment is Open for The Perimenopause Method12 weeks • Precision testing • A plan built for your body ⭐️ BONUS: 1 month free in our membership   RESOURCES: The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer's Disease Effects of the Menopause Transition and Hormone Use on Cognitive Performance in Midlife Women Type 3 Diabetes and Its Role Implications in Alzheimer's Disease The Impact of the Digital Revolution on Human Brain and Behavior Zenbiome Cope  (must use code: claudia123)   Mentioned in this episode:  Matcha Nude (save 10% by using the code: healthcoachclaudia)    CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA:  Website YouTube Instagram Inquiries   LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!    SHOP: Products We Love   FREE RESOURCES:  20-Minute Training: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Gaining Weight In Your 40s — And Why It's Not Just Your Hormones Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes HRT 3-Day Crash Course  

Most women I know have asked some version of this question at some point in their primary relationship. And if you haven't, you almost certainly have a friend who has. In this episode, I sit down with Karyn Spetz — a licensed clinical social worker and certified relationship coach — to talk honestly about what's really happening beneath the 'should I stay or should I go?' question. Not the dramatic version. The quiet, lingering, exhausting version that a lot of women carry alone for way too long. This conversation isn't about pushing anyone to leave or convincing anyone to stay. It's about clarity, self-trust, and learning to come back to yourself when everyone around you has an opinion on what you should do next. As a business coach, I can tell you — I have not had a single client whose primary relationship wasn't part of the conversation at some point. How we show up inside our most important long-term relationship shapes everything else: our confidence, our clarity, and our capacity to build something. This one matters. If this is you right now — welcome. And if it isn't, go ahead and send this to a girlfriend who needs it.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why personal growth so often triggers the should I stay or should I go question Why the second-guessing loop doesn't mean your instincts are broken How the "good girl" pattern keeps women silent — and what it quietly costs them Why the conversations we're not having with our partners may be the most important ones of all How to start rebuilding self-trust so you can move forward with clarity   KARYN'S 6-WEEK PROGRAM If this conversation is speaking to you, Karyn's intensive six-week program — Should I Stay or Should I Go? — is built for exactly this moment. It's designed to help you reconnect with yourself, stop the second-guessing, feel more confident, and know your next steps one way or another. No guilt, no pressure, no agenda. Learn more here: https://sarahwalton.com/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go CONNECT WITH KARYN SPETZ Website: https://abetterrelationshipcoaching.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573972910829 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abetterrelationshipcoaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abetterrelationshipcoaching   ABOUT KARYN SPETZ Karyn Spetz is a licensed clinical social worker and certified relationship coach who specializes in helping women who are questioning their marriage or long-term relationship and don't know if they should stay or go. Drawing on her own life experiences, her professional training, and nearly 16 years of her own marriage, Karyn guides women through the process of reconnecting with themselves so they can move forward from a place of clarity, confidence, and self-trust — without guilt, pressure, or agenda.   READY TO BUILD A BUSINESS THAT SUPPORTS YOUR LIFE? Book a free 15-minute call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 263: How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Money Habits with Stephanie Crochet — https://sarahwalton.com/nervous-system-regulation/ Episode 253: Ready to Reinvent Yourself? A Conversation with Anita Rombough — https://sarahwalton.com/reinvent-yourself/ Episode 246: How to Let Go of the Bully In Your Brain with Allison Guilbault — https://sarahwalton.com/negative-self-talk/   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

You can feel it in the room. The hesitation. The silence. And somehow, you make it mean something about you. But what if it's not your pricing, or your talent at all? In this episode, Sarah Petty breaks down the four client personalities that shape how people buy, and how learning to meet them where they are can completely change your sales experience • Why "one-size-fits-all" communication quietly costs you thousands • How to spot decision styles before the ordering appointment • What to say to make saying yes feel easy, natural, and right If selling has ever felt heavy or confusing, this will shift everything. Press play, and start serving your clients in a way that finally works for both of you. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

You're working nonstop, booking sessions, delivering galleries… and still wondering why it feels so hard to make real money. If pricing has ever left you second-guessing everything, this episode will hit close to home. Sarah Petty pulls back the curtain on the 8 pricing mistakes that quietly drain photographers' income and confidence. From guessing your prices to overgiving and undercharging, she shares the hard-earned lessons that changed everything. • The hidden ways "being affordable" keeps you stuck and exhausted • Why more options and digital files are costing you more than you think • How to finally price with clarity, confidence, and a real system If you've been blaming yourself or your talent, this will shift everything. You're not broken, your pricing is. Press play and start rebuilding a business that actually supports your life. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

You don't need more hustle. You need habits that actually hold your life together. If you've ever felt like success means choosing between your family and your business, this will hit deep. In this episode, Sarah pulls back the curtain on the daily habits she's seen in women quietly building six and seven figure photography businesses, without losing themselves in the process. • The simple planning shift that turns chaos into clarity • Why your energy, not your time, is your real currency • How letting go of "doing it all" unlocks real growth If you're tired of spinning your wheels and ready for steady, grounded progress, press play. This might be the reset you've been needing. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

What if the very things you worry might hold you back as a mom are actually your biggest business superpowers? After 27 years in the photography industry, Sarah shares the hard-earned wisdom that proves women, especially mothers, are uniquely positioned to build thriving portrait businesses. From opening her studio just weeks before 9/11 to becoming one of the most profitable photographers in the U.S., Sarah reflects on the lessons that shaped her journey. In this episode, she distills nearly three decades of experience into practical advice for women photographers who want both a profitable business and a family-first life. • Why the multitasking and systems you use at home can become your greatest business advantage • How resilience, connection, and calm energy create unforgettable client experiences • The mindset shift that helps women stop "figuring it out alone" and start building real momentum If you've ever wondered whether you can build a photography business without sacrificing your family life, this episode is for you. Press play and hear the advice Sarah wishes every woman photographer knew from the beginning. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

You're busy. Weekends booked, nights spent editing, yet the numbers still don't add up. If you've ever wondered, "Why am I working so hard and still not making real money?" this episode might hit close to home. In this solo episode, Sarah Petty shares what she's learned from working with more than 33,000 photographers. The truth? Most aren't failing because of talent. They're focused on the wrong things. Sarah walks through the hidden bottlenecks that quietly keep photographers stuck and how to finally break through them. • The 5 diagnostic questions that instantly reveal what's holding your business back • How to identify and fix the single bottleneck slowing your growth • Why more clients won't solve your problem if your business model is broken If you've been feeling busy but stuck, this conversation may give you the clarity you've been missing. Press play and start focusing on what actually moves your business forward. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756