From Nothing to Profit

Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren
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Welcome to “From nothing to Profit, a photographers podcast”. Every week Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren discuss topics that come up in their successful photography portrait studio business.

  1. 10/27/2023

    Aging Gracefully

    "Though my muscles may stiffen, though my skin may wrinkle, may I never find myself yawning at life." ~ Toyohiko Kagawa We think women of every age should be photographed and celebrated. Over the year's we've photographed lots of high school seniors. The world tries to tell us we should look like that 17 year old forever. Although that’s a beautiful age, it’s fleeting, still a child - literally. Striving to look like that is not only wildly unattainable, it does women a disservice. - Aubrey and Kia Join Aubrey and Kia as they discuss aging, their personal views on it and why they want to change the way we view aging for women. Every woman at every age is beautiful, powerful, valuable and should be celebrated.

    30 min

  2. 10/20/2023

    Healthy Lifestyle

    Aubrey and Kia chat health and how they maintain a healthy lifestyle during their busy season. They share background on how their unique journeys brought them to value health and share their practical tips that you can start applying to your life today.  Aubrey shares her top 8 tips in her daily schedule including her daily meal plan. We all love a meal plan! Kia shares the 4 ways that she is working to incorporate a healthy lifestyle into her every day life.

    34 min

  3. 08/03/2023

    An Interview with Andy Bondurant

    Aubrey and Kia interview Kia's husband, Andy Bondurant. Although he is currently a pastor, his knowledge of photography and business goes beyond being a spouse of a photographer. Andy was the director of a large conference and membership organization for senior photographers, exhibited at every major photography convention and had a set and background company. Check out his answers to these questions: -Tell us what you are doing currently and how you got to where you are today? -Where do you see yourself in 5 years? -From someone who has watched the photography rather from a far, or up close for the last 20 years, what advice would you give photographers? -you’ve helped a lot of people through hard situations; When do you know it’s time to walk away from a business or job? -What would you say to someone who is creating a business for the first time? Our favorite quotes from the interview: Consistency compounds - Steve Magnus It’s not failure, its a moment in time - Andy Bondurant Click here to go to Andy's website Andy Bondurant's Instagram

    28 min

  4. 08/02/2023

    What to Wear: A Comprehensive Guide

    Anytime that we can bring fashion into our businesses, it establishes expertise. Get caught up on the latest trends as Aubrey and Kia talk through their What to Wear Guide for Senior Girls. Find out what Aubrey and Kia suggest for each of these trends. Want to purchase the template for your studio or business, go here! ClassicStreetGlamBoho All-AmericanCasual VintageRomanticGirl Boss - express, H&M And if you want to check out the pinterest boards for each style, follow this link.

    31 min

  5. 04/06/2023

    Top 10 Tips for Getting Into Speaking

    As usual, Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren have completely different perspectives on the speaking world. Aubrey is brand new to the scene with lots that she is excited to share and help other people with. Kia has been a national level speaker in the photography industry for years, even creating the speaking line up for a national event and hiring speakers herself. Kia and Aubrey share their tips for getting into speaking from both perspectives. If you speak or have something you want to share, this episode is for you. INC magazine's article on Steve Jobs 5 step presentation process The Successful Speaker: Five Steps for Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform Toastmasters Speaking Club Movement coach. Kristi Coaches Communicators. KristiBramlett.com

    31 min

  6. 03/30/2023

    Surprise Episode: Girl Power!

    International Women's Day is March 8 every year and typically goes by without a huge amount of fanfare. This year was different for Aubrey Lauren and Kia Bondurant. They didn't expect to have a lot to say, but this episode interrupted their podcasting schedule with its urgency. As business women who have grown up in a conservative tradition, Kia and Aubrey talk about how they are growing and changing in their view of women's roles in business and in life. Don't be surprised if you are surprised:) They certainly weren't expecting to share as much as they have! Hashtag Primetime News Article Did Women Burn Their Bras News Article Song of Songs 2:10-13

    30 min

  7. 03/22/2023

    Why We Prioritize Vision Casting Meetings

    Do you paddle board at your business meetings? If so, it may be why you have trouble making them a priority. Each season, Kia and Aubrey meet to plan for what's coming up in their business. Listen to find out how they organize their meetings, where they hold them and what books they've learned from. If you need direction or tips for creating vision and direction in your business, check this episode out! Book recommendations  The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 MonthsAtomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

    44 min

  8. 02/24/2023

    Tips for Marketing to Each Generation: Part 2

    Join Kia and Aubrey as they discuss using a marketing formula for each generation. From romantic and traditional boomers to tech savvy gen-z, leverage your knowledge to better serve each client type and communicate more effectively.  Kia and Aubrey share personal experiences working with each different generation type. Since Kia is Gen X and Aubrey is a Millenial, you'll get their different perspectives on interacting with and marketing to each generation. A fantastic blog about Gen Z Best Channels for Each Generation Article Blog for Strategies to Differentiate Your Marketing to Each Generation

    39 min
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Welcome to “From nothing to Profit, a photographers podcast”. Every week Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren discuss topics that come up in their successful photography portrait studio business.

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  • Creator
    Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren
  • Show Website
    From Nothing to Profit