92 episodes

Welcome to the Shoot It Straight Podcast, where host, Sabrina Gebhardt shares an honest take on what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. Sabrina and her guests get vulnerable, through honest conversations and relatable stories, because they’re willing to go there. From sharing her own experiences of being a photographer and small business owner since 2011 to bringing in the perspectives of other creatives pursuing all avenues of entrepreneurship, this podcast was made for the creative business owner. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot is straight.
Review full show notes at sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast.
Connect with Sabrina:
instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography
facebook.com/sabrinagphoto

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Welcome to the Shoot It Straight Podcast, where host, Sabrina Gebhardt shares an honest take on what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. Sabrina and her guests get vulnerable, through honest conversations and relatable stories, because they’re willing to go there. From sharing her own experiences of being a photographer and small business owner since 2011 to bringing in the perspectives of other creatives pursuing all avenues of entrepreneurship, this podcast was made for the creative business owner. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot is straight.
Review full show notes at sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast.
Connect with Sabrina:
instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography
facebook.com/sabrinagphoto

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    89: How To Handle Overwhelm

    89: How To Handle Overwhelm

    Do you have a plan of action for managing overwhelm? In this episode, I’m revisiting one of my most popular episode topics: how to handle overwhelm. I’m sharing my best strategies for avoiding and getting out of overwhelm, especially when it feels impossible to do so. 
    The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. 
    This episode is brought to you by The Pricing Playbook, a live event for family photographers who want to confidently price their services for profit. Over three days, I will teach how to get your prices just right and what is holding you back from charging higher rates. Join me in this workshop for free today!
    Episode Links:
    Pricing Playbook
    50 Ways To Save Time Freebie
    Episode 12: What To Do When You’re Overwhelmed
    Nick Trenton: Stop Overthinking


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    • 24 min
    88: Q2 Business Besties Chat with Colie James

    88: Q2 Business Besties Chat with Colie James

    How are your 2024 goals going? In today’s episode, guest Colie James and I are getting together for our second quarter business besties chat. We’re checking in on our goals from the first quarter and updating our plans for quarter two and the rest of 2024.
    The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. 
    This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! In this group, you will learn practical ways to move your business forward, while finding community and accountability with like-minded photographers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!
    Connect with Colie:
    Website
    Instagram
    Podcast
    Connect with Sabrina:
    Website
    Instagram
    Episode 75: Quarterly Business Chat with Colie James
    The Round Table


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    • 52 min
    87: When business is slow

    87: When business is slow

    What can you do when business is slow? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the advice I give to clients as they move through a slow season. Plus, I’m diving into why it is so important to show up for your business regardless of how many inquiries you have. 
    The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.
    This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing.  The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist. 
    Review the Show Notes:
    Do not panic (1:15)
    Have you been showing up consistently? (3:38)
    Why you need to show up regardless (6:33)
    How to continue showing up (9:02)
    Focus on connection, not desperation (10:38)
    Build your personal brand (14:21)
    There is always something you can be doing (16:24)
    Create a personal project or do a model call (19:12)
    Episode Links:
    43: What To Do About The Recession with Colie James
    Portfolio On Purpose Freebie 
    Root To Rise Mastermind


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    • 26 min
    86: Marketing Magic with ManyChat Guest Dayna Schaaf

    86: Marketing Magic with ManyChat Guest Dayna Schaaf

    Do you want to get more clients into your inbox while spending less time on social media? In today’s episode, I’m diving deep into a discussion on AI and ManyChat alongside Dayna Schaaf. Dayna offers an incredible training for photographers wanting to use Manychat to streamline their business. 
    The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. 
    This episode is brought to you by Root to Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist. 
    Learn More >>
    Connect with Dayna:
    Free ManyChat Training for Photographers
    Consistency Club
    Instagram
    Podcast
    Episode Links:
    ManyChat
    Root To Rise Mastermind

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    • 43 min
    85: Your Business Won’t Grow Without This

    85: Your Business Won’t Grow Without This

    What is the one thing that your business can’t grow without? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my guiding principle that informs how I coach and how I work on my own business. I’m discussing why this one thing cannot be ignored without sacrificing your business development. 
    The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.
    Episode Links:
    Root To Rise Mastermind Registration
    Root To Rise Waitlist
    The Round Table
    Instagram
    Website


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    • 11 min
    84: What It Takes To Scale Your Business with Ashlyn Carter

    84: What It Takes To Scale Your Business with Ashlyn Carter

    What does it take to scale your business? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with copywriter Ashlyn Carter about her journey through entrepreneurship and successfully scaling her business. We’re diving into where to start when hiring help, managing overwhelm, and which financial decisions are worth the investment. 
    The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.
    This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing.  The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist. 
    Learn More >>
    Connect with Ashlyn
    Website
    Facebook 
    Instagram
    Youtube
    Pinterest
    Episode Links:
    How To Calculate Your Hourly Rate
    Root To Rise Mastermind


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    • 47 min

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