Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast Sara Monika

In this week’s live Ask Me Anything in the Shine + Thrive Photography Community on facebook I covered:
Honest thoughts of where I am right now in life/businessHow to recognize if you are making decisions from a place of alignment or misalignmentThe foundation that needs to be strong for your business to be successful!A BRILLIANT free resources if you’re interesting in diversifying your income as a photographer by getting into 1-on-1 mentoring, hosting a workshop, creating an online course, or even selling a simple digital guide!

RESOURCES
If you're thinking about diversifying your income as a photographer by getting into 1-on-1 mentoring, hosting a workshop, creating an online course, or even selling a simple digital guide, my coach James Wedmore is giving away his brilliant course "Your First 100 Leads" for FREE!! You can grab it here > https://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/a/2147507249/JfZw9hhB


Join the Shine + Thrive Photography Community here > https://www.facebook.com/groups/204517643765896/

Allergy Podcast episode mentioned > https://open.spotify.com/episode/04z7hNAcvXa8pmOiXDXwAo?si=0qwPci0-TbOrk3A9B5a5lQ&nd=1&dlsi=13e54fba63c14009

Want to know how a simple giveaway helped me make $28,000 in wedding retainers in just 1 month? Then this week’s episode is for you! 
Contrary to what you might think, giveaways don’t make you look desperate or like you don’t have enough business. With just a bit of planning, giveaways can create huge leverage in your business.
In this week’s episode, I’m going to show you exactly what I did in my recent giveaway that helped me attract my dream client AND book out my calendar.
Here’s what you’ll discover in this week’s episode:
Some common misconceptions about giveaways, bustedThe exact steps I took to get my giveaway up-and-running in a matter of hoursMy strategy for making the very first line of your caption jump out at the readerWhy I specifically chose to target my giveaway to engaged couples (and why I recommend getting crystal-clear on who your giveaway is for)An easy way to multiply your post’s engagement so you can get more eyeballs on it Why setting a hard expiry date on the free offer can save your butt (and what can happen if you don’t set one)Some boundaries and terms I recommend you put on your giveaway campaign (so you don’t regret it later)A breakdown–with hard data–of how my campaign performed A powerful mindset shift to help you understand why there’s no such thing as sharing your post too many timesMy personal marketing mantra that’s super chill and doesn’t make me feel like I’m stuck on a hamster wheel How to make entering the giveaway practically effortless for your audienceA bonus tip at the end to help you deal with the not-so-fun technical aspects of running a giveaway

RESOURCES + LINKS:
Sara’s Giveaway IG post mentioned in the episode: https://www.instagram.com/p/C12lodVu6rk/

Do you ever find yourself wondering if you’re on the path to success with your photography business? Then this week’s episode is for you.
I asked 6 wildly successful photographers to answer this question: “What’s the ONE thing you need to create a successful photography business in 2024?”
In this episode, you’ll hear some hard-won lessons from 6 photographers with 6 completely different points of view. Here’s a run-down of what you’ll discover in this week’s episode:
Annemie Tonken reveals her #1 tip for embodying confidence as a business owner [5:19]Eden Strader explores how running your business like a CEO actually makes you MORE of an artist, despite what you might think [14:36] Grace Troutman talks about when hustling is actually alright and shares some tips for standing out in a saturated market [19:57] Alora Rachelle on why being uncomfortable is where the magic happens [28:50] Sandra Henderson shares a great tip for seeming like you’re available 24/7 WITHOUT spending hours and hours in your inbox every week [34:33] Chelsea Nicole breaks down her “branding secret sauce” (plot twist: it has nothing to do with color palettes or logos!) [38:23] Your girl Sara Monika explains the “science” behind an abundance mindset and explores why consciously choosing your experience is the biggest needle-mover [48:45]

RESOURCES + LINKS:
Annemie Tonken IG: https://www.instagram.com/thiscantbethathard_/ 
Eden Strader IG: https://www.instagram.com/edenstrader.co/ 
Grace Troutman IG: https://www.instagram.com/gracetphotography/ 
Alora Rachelle IG: https://www.instagram.com/alora.rachelle/ 
Sandra Henderson IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeisbeautifullondon
Chelsea Nicole IG: https://www.instagram.com/chelseanicolephoto/ 

I recently heard a mind-blowingly simple but powerful marketing idea at a business conference that all photographers need to know about – so I’ve dedicated a whole podcast episode to it!
Tune into this week’s episode to learn how this marketing idea helped me book 8 new clients in just 2 weeks, WITHOUT adding too much extra work to my plate (and how it can for you too!)
Plus more tips, mindset shifts, and marketing gold to help you show up with confidence and book even more of your dream clients in 2024. Ready? Hit play now and let’s do this!
RESOURCES + LINKS:
If you’re ready to build your strong marketing foundation and book more of your dream photography clients, check out my mini course: Crystal Clear Marketing

It’s time we talk about one of the most underrated tools available to us as photographers and business owners…cosmic design!
Join me and my special guest this week (certified astrologer and psychic medium) Sheetal Story, as she guides us through how to receive powerful and aligned ideas for your photography business in 2024 through the power of astrology + numerology.
Tune in to discover…
An introduction to energy and how it can affect us in life and business What you *need* to hear if you’re skeptical about all things numerology and astrology [1.28]Meet Sheetal and learn the story of how we met, plus our top tips for getting the MOST out of in-person events and masterminds [5.10]The panel talk that changed Sheetal’s life and why it’s so important to expose yourself to examples of people doing things differently in their businesses [15.08]A deep dive into energy and how the human experience is impacted by what’s going on in our solar system [19.36]How numerology helps us understand energy in a practical, measurable way [25.07]What you need to know about the moon and its effect on our mood and emotions [25.24]How numerology calculations work, how to figure out your own personal year, and what it means for you [28.37]A guide to the energy of 2024 and 2025 and how you can harness it to your advantage in your photography business [34.37]The number #1 thing that blocks you manifesting your desires [42.47]Numerology principles according to each month of the year and how to flow through them intentionally + amplify their impact [47.36]
RESOURCES + LINKS:
Connect with Sheetal at https://sheetalstory.com/ , https://www.instagram.com/sheetalstory/ 

Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!
Instagram: @saramonikaphoto

Have you heard of the “pricing deadzone”? It’s what can happen when you transition from being too expensive for the affordable clients, but not priced highly enough for luxury clients to think you’re qualified! If you’ve ever experienced this OR you’ve  just generally been struggling with your inquiries and bookings right now, then I just want you to know…You’re not alone!

Many photographer have been experiencing a down in inquiries and bookings (for a few different reasons I’ll be diving into in this week’s episode)... But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it! 

To prove this to you, I’ve brought in fellow photographer and marketing & sales coach Alora Rachelle, where we talk pricing, mindset, energetics, current trends, why bookings have been down and so much more! Tune in now!


RESOURCES + LINKS:

Alora Rachelle’s Wedding CEO program
Alora Rachelle’s The Wedding CEO: Photography Podcast

Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!
Instagram: @saramonikaphoto