Focal Points with Dorie Howell Dorie Howell

In this episode of the Focal Points podcast, Dorie sits down with Annemie Tonken, owner of the “This Can’t Be That Hard” photography education platform, to discuss the importance of business alignment in running a successful photography operation. Annemie shares her journey from being a nurse to becoming a photographer, her mantra that inspired the name of her business, and how she focuses on making photography less hard for others through her education platform. With Annemie's enlightening '5 P's' alignment model, this is an episode that could be a turning point on your journey to photography success.
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In this episode, Dorie discusses the dirty word in the photography industry… free. She explores some of the advantages and disadvantages of doing free work. Dorie emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking and having a clear plan when accepting free work, including collecting email addresses for future marketing efforts. "Working for free, the other F word, is not always a bad thing. Working for free without a strategy is a bad thing."
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In today's milestone 100th podcast episode, Dorie takes a look back at the evolution of the podcast since episode #1. Dorie shares snippets of wisdom from past guests that you can lean into right now. Pricing and customer service, scheduling social media content, tax strategy and outsourcing, capturing great pet expressions, and the value of uniqueness are just a few of the topics covered by these experts. You won’t want to miss Dorie’s special discount on her coaching programs in celebration of the 100th episode!
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Guest info:
Christine Hamrick christinehamrickphotography.com ———
Chris Wooley www.cwooley.com ———
Kimberly Tara @kimberlytaracpa https://www.taracpafirm.com/ https://www.taracpafirm.com/download https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094706203880  ———
Nicole Begley @nicolebegleyofficial on IG Special offer: 7-day trial to the Hair of the Dog Academy for only $1 - https://hairofthedogacademy.thrivecart.com/hair-of-the-dog-academy-trial/?ref=focalpointspodcast ———
Sarah Jane Shorthose IG: @sjanephotography FB: facebook.com/sjanephotog Sarah’s newest goals journal (aka grown-up goals coloring book!) https://www.sjanephotography.com/for-photographers/ ———
Miranda Hayak IG: @blossombluephoto www.theblossomblue.com ———
Tavia Redburn - Birth & Newborn Photographer  From Better Half to Boss Photography Podcast http://www.taviaredburn.com/podcast  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/taviaredburn  Website: http://www.thebeautyinbirth.com

In today’s episode, Betsy Bird, an equine photographer, shares with Dorie her insights on time management and juggling responsibilities. She discusses how she balances her photography business with being a mother of three and managing her children's activities. Betsy emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and task blocking to stay organized and focused.  They also explore the different ways people prefer to organize, whether it's through digital tools or physical lists. The conversation touches on the generational divide in organizational methods and the challenges of using AI in content creation. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for individuals to understand their own organizational preferences and find the methods that work best for them. Make sure to check out Betsy’s upcoming book, "Equine & Equestrian Photography Poses that Sell: The Ultimate Guide to Posing Horses & Humans." Listen in for all this, and more as we gallop through this captivating conversation.
Links:
www.rideattheskyequine.com
Facebook: @ridetheskyequine
Instagram: @ridetheskyequine
Upcoming Book: Equine and Equestrian Photography Poses That Sell
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In this must-listen episode, Dorie dives deep into the debilitating emotions of guilt and shame. She dissects the differences between these two often misunderstood emotions, painting clear scenarios on how they can manifest in your work. Dorie shares her personal experiences and provides insightful advice on gaining the confidence to make decisions without fear or regret. You won’t want to miss this episode that is sure to inspire you if you’re looking to break free from the limits of guilt and shame.
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In this episode, Dorie welcomes Jordan Duvall, a branding expert extraordinaire. Jordan shares her journey from designing movie posters to launching a photography business and eventually combining branding, marketing, strategy, color energetics, and NLP in her company, Ignite Your Soul Brand. She stresses the importance of creating a brand that reflects who you are and resonates with your target audience. This episode is a treasure trove of branding know-how you won't want to miss!
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