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The Gold Biz Podcast is a conversational style show that aims to bring photographers straight to the point, actionable advice you can take and apply to your life and business. Each week you get a one on one episode with your host, Rachel Traxler, and an interview with an expert. Both are full of knowledge, laughs, and vulnerability - there to meet you where you're at, then help propel you forward!

Rachel is a wedding photographer turned creative business entrepreneur. She has a passion for digital marketing and wants to help entrepreneurs and wedding photographers elevate their businesses to new heights. You can reach out to Rachel on Instagram - she would love to hear from you!
@racheltraxler

Gold Biz Podcast Rachel Traxler

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The Gold Biz Podcast is a conversational style show that aims to bring photographers straight to the point, actionable advice you can take and apply to your life and business. Each week you get a one on one episode with your host, Rachel Traxler, and an interview with an expert. Both are full of knowledge, laughs, and vulnerability - there to meet you where you're at, then help propel you forward!

Rachel is a wedding photographer turned creative business entrepreneur. She has a passion for digital marketing and wants to help entrepreneurs and wedding photographers elevate their businesses to new heights. You can reach out to Rachel on Instagram - she would love to hear from you!
@racheltraxler

    Do Vendors Have the Right to Use Your Photos for Marketing? With Legal Paige

    Do Vendors Have the Right to Use Your Photos for Marketing? With Legal Paige

    Hello, sunshines! You are going to be blown away by this episode! The Legal Paige returns to discuss the important topic of photographers' legal rights over their images. The conversation covers how other vendors can legally use photographers' photos for marketing, the necessity of specific clauses in contracts, and how photographers can protect their intellectual property. Paige explains the rights photographers have to their images, the misuse by vendors, and the legal implications involved. You’re going to hear practical advice for creating workflows that ensure legal protection and foster good vendor relationships. Paige answers questions on how to handle situations where images are used without proper credit and shares resources for further legal education and contract templates. There is so much to learn in this episode - get ready!!

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    00:00 Welcome Back to the Gold Biz Podcast!

    00:09 Navigating Legal Waters: Photographers and Image Rights

    00:36 The Legal Landscape: Copyrights, Contracts, and Clauses

    04:43 Building Vendor Relationships and Licensing Agreements

    13:06 Client Communication and Model Releases

    25:27 Addressing Copyright Infringements and Vendor Education

    29:28 Finding Legal Resources and Wrapping Up

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    • 32 min
    Building a Thought Leadership Brand with Kelly Roach

    Building a Thought Leadership Brand with Kelly Roach

    Hello, sunshine! I am SO excited to bring you my talk with Kelly Roach! We chat about introducing Conviction Marketing as a framework for entrepreneurs, especially photographers, to build and leverage a thought leadership brand beyond conventional marketing strategies. Kelly discusses the pitfalls of following social media trends and the importance of creating content with timeless value. She emphasizes the significance of staying true to one’s craft and vision, underlining strategies for photographers to establish themselves as industry authorities without succumbing to market pressures. Kelly shares insights on pricing, team building, and adopting a recurring revenue model to sustain business growth. 

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    00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Conviction Marketing

    00:47 The Birth of Conviction Marketing

    02:14 The Power of Conviction in Branding

    04:18 The Pitfalls of Trend-Following in Marketing

    05:04 Building a Business Beyond Trends

    10:10 Strategies for Photographers to Stand Out

    13:39 The Importance of Pricing and Business Strategy

    17:57 Future Trends and Recurring Revenue Models

    22:58 Final Thoughts and Joyful Reflections

    Find Kelly’s coaching! - https://kellyroachcoaching.com

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    • 26 min
    Reignite Passion In Your Business with Breeanna Farmer

    Reignite Passion In Your Business with Breeanna Farmer

    Hello, sunshines ! I am SO excited to share my chat with Breeanna Farmer about bringing new girl energy to your business. It is going to make you explore the spark that you had at the start of your photography journey. Breeanna talks about how embracing this mindset changed her business, shares some tips on how to reality check yourself in moments of self-doubt, and making connections. Don’t forget to DM me and tell me what part of this episode you love the most! 

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    Intro - 0:00

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    • 24 min
    Using PR In Your Business with Lydia Bagarozza & Bridget Sicsko

    Using PR In Your Business with Lydia Bagarozza & Bridget Sicsko

    Hello, sunshines! Today we are talking about something new on the show - PR! I have Lydia & Bridget from Visibility on Purpose to unravel the complexities of public relations and how it can be leveraged as a powerful tool in your marketing strategy. They share their insights on how you can leverage PR to distinguish themselves in the market! You’re going to learn what public relations means for your personal brand or business and why it matters, How to craft compelling pitches that highlight your value proposition to brands, companies, or media outlets, and SO much more! You do not want to miss this episode! 

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    • 27 min
    How To Shoot Wedding Details with Lei Lei Clavey

    How To Shoot Wedding Details with Lei Lei Clavey

    Hello, sunshine! I am so excited to share this interview with Lei Lei Clavey. She shares her expertise on capturing wedding details and adopting an editorial style in photography. We talk about the importance of understanding and curating those details that reflect the couple's personalities for storytelling through photography. You’re going to get insight into preparation, communication with clients, and techniques for creating impactful detail shots that enhance the storytelling of the wedding day. The conversation delves into how photographers can stay creative, maintain their artistic license while meeting client expectations, and the significance of allowing sufficient time for creativity.

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    00:00 Introduction

    01:19 Lele's Journey into Editorial Wedding Photography

    04:21 The Art of Capturing Wedding Details: Lele's Approach

    06:27 Maximizing Wedding Day Potential: Client Collaboration and Workflow

    17:57 Elevating Your Photography Business: Marketing and Client Education

    19:35 Creative Techniques for Capturing Wedding Details

    23:25 Staying Creative and Final Advice for Photographers

    28:15 Wrapping Up: Lele's Contact Info and Final Thoughts

    Find Lei Lei’s work! - https://www.leileiclavey.com/

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    • 29 min
    Unlocking Passive Income with Stock Photography with Aubrey Westlund

    Unlocking Passive Income with Stock Photography with Aubrey Westlund

    Hello, sunshines! Today we are talking about something we have never really addressed on the podcast before, stock photography! Aubrey Westlund joins me to explore the untapped potential of stock photography as a source of passive income for photographers. Aubrey explains the basics of stock photography, the necessity of releases, and guidelines to avoid intellectual property issues. We get deep into the financial aspects of stock photography, highlighting its lucrative potential and the agency commission structures. Aubrey also shares her knowledge about AI and how to use it to your advantage!

    DM me and tell me if you are going to try stock photography! 

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    00:00 Intro

    00:31 Understanding Stock Photography

    01:46 Rules and Regulations in Stock Photography

    05:35 Choosing the Right Platforms for Stock Photography

    06:58 Making Money with Stock Photography

    14:42 The Impact of AI on Stock Photography

    20:40 Final Thoughts and Advice

    22:46 Closing Remarks and Contact Information



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    • 26 min

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