Shoot It Straight

Sabrina Gebhardt
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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 168: Real Women, Real Stories: From New Photographer to Agency Founder with Cheyenne Morris

    4D AGO

    168: Real Women, Real Stories: From New Photographer to Agency Founder with Cheyenne Morris

    Are you looking for the opportunity to turn your biggest dreams into reality? Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking with women from my Root To Rise mastermind about their transformation through the program. In this episode, my retreat coordinator Cheyenne Morris chats about her own personal business growth through her experiences in each round of the program.  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:  Meet Cheyenne (1:41) Cheyenne’s business before Root To Rise (2:57) Becoming the retreat coordinator (6:52) Growth from every single round of Root To Rise (11:24) How Cheyenne’s business has changed over the last five years (13:16) The two pieces of advice that really stuck with Cheyenne (15:42) The story of Lady Bird Management (22:11) Creating a business that serves a bigger vision (27:39) How being in the room with other female entrepreneurs changes your business (29:57) Cheyenne’s favorite retreat memory (33:53) Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 161 Insider Retreat Stories with Cheyenne Morris: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/161-insider-retreat-stories-with-cheyenne-morris Connect with Cheyenne: Instagram: instagram.com/cheyenne_morris_photography Website: cheyennemorrisphotography.com Lady Bird Management Instagram: instagram.com/ladybirdmanagement Lady Bird Management Website: ladybirdmgmt.com Connect with Sabrina: Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  2. 167: When Business Feels Hard: A Heart-to-Heart for the Hard Seasons

    OCT 28

    167: When Business Feels Hard: A Heart-to-Heart for the Hard Seasons

    Are you in a hard season? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a heart to heart conversation about what to do when you find yourself in a challenging season of entrepreneurship. Plus, a look into my personal experience as I navigate major shifts in my 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, the coaching experience and mastermind built for female photographers who are looking to level up their business. Throughout this five-month experience, students have access to group support, one-on-one coaching, and training with guest experts. Students may join online only or upgrade their experience to include an incredible in-person retreat. Spots are limited; get on the waitlist now.  Review the Show Notes:  You’re not failing (2:07) The middle is messy (3:09) I speak from experience (4:33) Major shift in my business (5:57) Pause (10:01) Simplify (12:37) Ask for support (13:52) This season is temporary (14:43) Mentioned In This Episode: Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist Connect with Sabrina: Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  3. 166: Designing a Luxury Photography Brand That Clients Rave About with Kelly Bullock

    OCT 21

    166: Designing a Luxury Photography Brand That Clients Rave About with Kelly Bullock

    What does it mean to build a luxury brand and business? In today’s episode, I’m welcoming Kelly Bullock back to the podcast to chat all about her experience with growing a luxury photography business. Kelly gives her advice for stepping into the luxury space and providing an above-and-beyond client experience.  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, the coaching experience and mastermind built for female photographers who are looking to level up their business. Throughout this five-month experience, students have access to group support, one-on-one coaching, and training with guest experts. Students may join online only or upgrade their experience to include an incredible in-person retreat. Spots are limited; get on the waitlist now.  Review the Show Notes:  Meet Kelly (1:40) How Kelly became a luxury photographer (2:33) What it means to have be “luxury” (6:26) Small but powerful touchpoints in the client experience (8:02) Mindset shifts to reach the luxury level (10:20) Making your business feel luxurious (13:15) The role of automation in a luxury business (18:14) Shifting into luxury marketing (19:54) How a luxury business feels (21:51) Our exciting announcement! (22:49) Rapid-fire questions (25:34) Mentioned In This Episode: Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist Episode 159 Real Women, Real Stories with Kelly Bullock: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/159-real-women-real-stories-with-kelly-bullock Connect with Kelly: Website: kellybullockphotography.com/mentoring Instagram: instagram.com/kellybullockphotography Connect with Sabrina: Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  4. 165: Q4 2025 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James

    OCT 14

    165: Q4 2025 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James

    It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I recap quarter three and share how we are refining our offers going into the end of the year. 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, the coaching experience and mastermind built for female photographers who are looking to level up their business. Throughout this five-month experience, students have access to group support, one-on-one coaching, and training with guest experts. Students may join online only or upgrade their experience to include an incredible in-person retreat. Spots are limited; get on the waitlist now.  Review the Show Notes:  How the Business Bestie Chat works (3:00) Sabrina’s Q3 review (3:56) Colie’s Q3 review (10:57) What’s coming up for Sabrina in Q4 (27:50) What’s coming up for Colie in Q4 (36:04) Wrapping up the Q4 Business Bestie Chat (47:45) Mentioned In This Episode: Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist Episode 152 Q3 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/152-q3-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-james Connect with Colie: Website: coliejames.com Systems In Session: coliejames.com/systems-in-session Email Like You Mean It: coliejames.com/email-like-you-mean-it Connect with Sabrina: Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  5. 164: How to Continue Marketing Your Business During Busy Season

    OCT 7

    164: How to Continue Marketing Your Business During Busy Season

    Does your marketing drop off during busy season? In today’s episode, I’m sharing why it is so important to keep marketing your business even when your calendar is full. Plus, I have a handful of quick tips to make staying consistent simple and easy.  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, the coaching experience and mastermind built for female photographers who are looking to level up their business. Throughout this five-month experience, students have access to group support, one-on-one coaching, and training with guest experts. Students may join online only or upgrade their experience to include an incredible in-person retreat. Spots are limited; get on the waitlist now.  Review the Show Notes:  Why you need to market even during busy season (2:39) Suggestions for easy content creation (5:39) What to market when your calendar is full (10:25) Quick tips to make marketing easier (14:14) Mentioned In This Episode: Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist Marketing That Attracts Course: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing Connect with Sabrina: Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  6. 163: What Is A Brand World & Why It Makes Every Piece of Marketing More Effective with Cassie Pannier

    SEP 30

    163: What Is A Brand World & Why It Makes Every Piece of Marketing More Effective with Cassie Pannier

    Ready to design your brand world? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with brand and web designer Cassie Pannier about going above and beyond your typical brand visuals. She shares her tips for uncovering your brand world and why it is so effective in leveling up your marketing.  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, the coaching experience and mastermind built for female photographers who are looking to level up their business. Throughout this five-month experience, students have access to group support, one-on-one coaching, and training with guest experts. Students may join online only or upgrade their experience to include an incredible in-person retreat. Spots are limited; get on the waitlist now.  Review the Show Notes:  Meet Cassie (2:29) Cassie’s brand design client experience (4:17) What makes a “brand world” (7:00) Creating a brand world beyond first impression visuals (10:56) The strategy behind your brand world (13:21) Uncovering your brand world (20:08) The benefits to a brand world over visuals (23:51) Updating your brand slowly versus diving all in (25:32) Working with a professional brand world designer (28:55) Rapid-fire questions (30:55) Connect with Cassie: Website: gatheriecreative.com Instagram: instagram.com/gatheriecreative TikTok: tiktok.com/@gatheriecreative Connect with Sabrina: Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  7. 162: Human Design Energetics and Business with Breanna Owen

    SEP 23

    162: Human Design Energetics and Business with Breanna Owen

    Can human design impact your approach to marketing? In today’s episode, I’m diving into this question and more with email energetics expert, Breanna Owen. She’s sharing how the study of human design can inform your choices when it comes to marketing your 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, the coaching experience and mastermind built for female photographers who are looking to level up their business. Throughout this five-month experience, students have access to group support, one-on-one coaching, and training with guest experts. Students may join online only or upgrade their experience to include an incredible in-person retreat. Spots are limited; get on the waitlist now.  Review the Show Notes:  Meet Breanna (2:32) Energetics and human design for beginners (7:06) How human design may play a role in your photography business (10:14) How to tell if you’re out of alignment and in your Not-Self Theme (15:48) Preparing to stay in alignment (21:57) How marketing changes based on your energy type (27:23) Where to start with learning about your human design (34:01) Do we naturally end up in alignment? (39:40) Rapid-fire questions (41:21) Mentioned In This Episode: Energetic Email Strategy for Connection & Conversion with Breanna Owen and Colie James on Business-First Creatives: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/energetic-email-strategy-for-connection-conversion Connect with Breanna: Website: owenyourmark.com/links Connect with Sabrina: Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  8. 161: Insider Retreat Stories with Cheyenne Morris

    SEP 16

    161: Insider Retreat Stories with Cheyenne Morris

    Want to take a behind the scenes look at our Root To Rise retreats? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my retreat coordinator Cheyenne Morris, and sharing some of our most significant retreat stories. Take a peek behind the curtain at some of the moments gone wrong that still turned into meaningful memories.  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 >> Review the Show Notes:  Meet Cheyenne and hear our story of working together (2:01) The dinner that topped all (7:32) Headshots gone awry (12:10) The alumni retreat and nowhere to dine (16:13) The bad weather back-up plan (20:43) The anxiety-inducing journey to get there (28:42) A hard lesson learned (30:06) The coolest Airbnb (35:02) The one truly bad retreat experience (39:57) Prep the day before the retreat (44:52) The rental car key battery dying (47:59) Rapid-fire questions (49:39) Connect with Cheyenne: Website: cheyennemorrisphotography.com Instagram: instagram.com/cheyenne_morris_photography Connect with Sabrina: Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Sabrina Gebhardt
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    171
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sabrina Gebhardt
  • Show Website
    Shoot It Straight

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