Episode 57: Jana Marcus In Episode 57 of the Portrait System Podcast, Jana Marcus shares her lifelong journey exploring photography. Her inspiring decades-spanning career began in fashion photography in dark rooms with film, and included traveling the country as a documentary photographer with an ethos of contributing to society through art. She went from being […]
Episode 56: Stacey Hanlon In the Portrait System Podcast, Episode 56, Nikki Closser interviews Stacey Hanlon, an Ontario-based business coach and photographer. Stacey reveals how Sue Bryce Education’s self-value work, as well as her degree in social work, helped her create a business dedicated to growing her client’s confidence. Her passion for empowering women and […]
Episode 55: Sue Bryce Welcome to Sue Bryce’s first 2021 visit to the Portrait System Podcast with Nikki Closser. In this episode, Sue talks with Nikki about the many ways you can make money with a photographer’s skill set, as well as how to decide what to focus on and build your business around. But […]
Top Takeaways • Find the niche you want to focus on and train your eyes. • Use social media to talk about your business. If you don’t, who else will? • Keep learning and try new things. We are always evolving. • There is more to a profitable business than posting pictures on social media […]
Top Takeaways • Don’t be afraid of failure, it’s part of the growth process. • Take time to educate yourself. The more you learn, the more you can earn. • Building a business is not magic. You get out of it what you put in. • You don’t need anyone’s permission to succeed. If you […]
Top Takeaways • Being a great salesperson can also mean you are authentic and true • Find your vision of what you want and push through the fear • More for more – don’t discount, give more instead • Invest in a coach or mentor and earn from what others have done before you Get […]
Top Takeaways • Don’t be afraid to make mistakes in business – make mistakes and learn from them • Find your happy place in business and outsource the rest • Set fear aside and start your business like you have everything to gain • Find a community that brings you joy and builds your […]
Top Takeaways • Things are better done than perfect • Don’t skip initial steps or you won’t have the confidence to then price yourself properly • Take the time to choose who you work with • Keep pushing towards your wildest dreams Get to Know Alice Prenat Q: How did you push past fear […]
Top Takeaways • Step into change. Welcome the uncomfortable for growth • SBE is great at teaching not only business but the soul and heart behind it • Value your time so you can offer your clients an even better experience • Show yourself grace and do the hard work. Good things will come. Get […]
Top Takeaways • Harness your fears in business to keep you grounded and don’t let it paralyze you • Value yourself and build a sustainable business • One camera, one lens, and good light is all you need • Set goals and don’t let roadblocks stop you Get to Know Leon McDonald Q: What initially […]