Take It Personally

Maddie Peschong
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Take It Personally, hosted by professional brand photographer Maddie Peschong, shares advice to help you grow your personal brand to stand out from the noise and thrive, even in the most saturated markets. Episodes feature business and marketing advice, branding expertise, and real stories and inspiration from creative professionals all over the world.

  1. 1D AGO

    Why Custom Packages Are Killing Your Conversion (Pricing Like an Expert)

    Picture this: You just got an inquiry from a brand photography client you are so excited to work with. You spend 45 minutes building a custom proposal...tweaking image counts, session length, adding options, and you hit send feeling good. And then? Silence. Or worse, they come back asking what they can remove to make it cheaper. Here’s the thing: it’s not your pricing. It’s how you’re pricing. In this episode, I’m breaking down why custom packages are quietly killing your conversions and what to do instead. If you’ve been defaulting to “build-your-own” proposals because you want to serve your clients well, this is your sign to stop overcomplicating it. Your clients don’t need more options. They need a clear, confident expert to guide them! We’re talking: Why “custom everything” creates confusion (not flexibility)How too many options leads to ghosting and price shoppingThe real reason clients push back on pricingWhy features don’t sell (and what actually does)What an expert-level package structure actually looks likeHow to position your offer so clients trust you without questioning every detail Links & Resources ✨Join Behind the Shot - my self-paced course for brand photographers who want to confidently plan, shoot, and deliver brand sessions that get results—for their clients and for their business. Learn more here!📸 Session Guide: plug-and-play system to plan scroll-stopping sessions that actually get your client results (customizable Canva doc!)📝 Blog: Discover more branding tips and marketing tools to grow your brand photography business💬 Episode ideas?! Connect with me on Instagram! Let’s Connect: Website: maddiepeschong.comInstagram: @maddiepeschong If you loved this episode, leave a review! It helps other photographers find the show and keeps us creating content you actually want to hear. 🎙️✨

    14 min

  2. APR 30

    Mini Sessions Not Selling? Listen to This.

    You’ve decided you’re offering mini sessions. You picked the date, the location, the pricing...you’re ready! You hit publish, fully expecting your Stripe account to light up - and then *crickets*. If your mini sessions aren’t selling the way you thought they would, this episode is your reality check (in the best way). Because most of the time? Nothing has actually gone wrong. We’re getting into what’s really happening when your launch feels quiet, and why your nervous system might be the thing pulling you out too early. I’m also walking you through the actual timeline and strategy behind a successful mini session launch so you can stop guessing and start selling with intention. We’re talking: Why “crickets” doesn’t mean failureThe nervous system spiral (and how to coach yourself through it)A realistic mini session launch timeline (60, 30, 14 days out)Building demand vs. expecting it to existHow more may be better than less when it comes to sellingSelling every day without feeling “annoying” Links & Resources ✨ Join Rebrand: My 12 month transformative brand program for photographers who want to attract and book more brand photography clients. Learn more here!📸 Session Guide: plug-and-play system to plan scroll-stopping sessions that actually get your client results (customizable Canva doc!)📝 Blog: Discover more branding tips and marketing tools to grow your brand photography business💬 Episode ideas?! Connect with me on Instagram! Let’s Connect: Website: maddiepeschong.comInstagram: @maddiepeschong If you loved this episode, leave a review! It helps other photographers find the show and keeps us creating content you actually want to hear. 🎙️✨

    18 min

  3. APR 23

    How I'm Using AI for Content Creation–Ethically (I Think?)

    I love the traveling, conference attending, and speaking part of my job, but I’m a homebody at heart. As I jump back into real-time content creation this week, it had me thinking about something that kept coming up everywhere I went: AI. And honestly? I have a lot of thoughts. This episode is a very real look at how I’m using AI in my business right now and how I truly feel about it. On one hand, it’s an incredible tool. On the other, I’ve got ethical concerns, environmental questions, and a strong resistance to losing the human side of what we do. So instead of pretending I have the “right” answer, I’m walking you through what I’m actually doing - especially when it comes to content, and how I’m trying to use AI without losing my voice (or my mind). We’re talking: The pressure to “keep up” with AI (and the guilt that comes with it)Ethical + environmental concerns no one’s really answeringAI tools I actually use in my photography businessWhy original thought has to come first (always)My exact workflow for turning one podcast into emails + social contentThe difference between using AI well vs. sounding like a robot Links & Resources ✨ Join Rebrand: My 12 month transformative brand program for photographers who want to attract and book more brand photography clients. Learn more here!AI tools mentioned: Evoto, Imagen, Descript, Fathom📸 Session Guide: plug-and-play system to plan scroll-stopping sessions that actually get your client results (customizable Canva doc!)📝 Blog: Discover more branding tips and marketing tools to grow your brand photography business💬 Episode ideas?! Connect with me on Instagram! Let’s Connect: Website: maddiepeschong.comInstagram: @maddiepeschong If you loved this episode, leave a review! It helps other photographers find the show and keeps us creating content you actually want to hear. 🎙️✨

    24 min

  4. APR 9

    The #1 Thing I Invest In In My Business

    I’m in the middle of a very full stretch of travel, conferences, and speaking. And it got me thinking about something I’ve done from day one in my business - the one thing I will always spend money on. In this episode, I’m breaking down why continuing education and coaching has been the biggest investment I’ve made (outside of people) and why I truly believe it’s a non-negotiable if you want to grow. If you’re a brand photographer who feels like you’re spinning your wheels, second-guessing your next move, or just not showing up the way you want to, this is the conversation we need to have. We’re talking: Why education + coaching has never been optional for meThe difference between consuming everything vs. getting what you needWhy paid containers create a different level of commitmentThe real reason you feel stuck (hint: it’s your thoughts)What “thought work” actually looks like in businessBorrowing confidence from your future, million-dollar self Links & Resources ✨ Join Rebrand: My 12 month transformative brand program for photographers who want to attract and book more brand photography clients. Learn more here!📸 Session Guide: plug-and-play system to plan scroll-stopping sessions that actually get your client results (customizable Canva doc!)📝 Blog: Discover more branding tips and marketing tools to grow your brand photography business💬 Episode ideas?! Connect with me on Instagram! Let’s Connect: Website: maddiepeschong.comInstagram: @maddiepeschong If you loved this episode, leave a review! It helps other photographers find the show and keeps us creating content you actually want to hear. 🎙️✨

    14 min

  5. APR 2

    The Type of Content You Need to Try This Week

    You are making All. The. Content. You’ve got your Marketing Monday, you’re creating in Canva, you’re scrolling for the perfect reel… and you’re exhausted. If that’s you (or has been you) - it doesn’t have to be this hard. Yes, content creation takes time. It should. It’s how you make money. But there is a way to make it simpler and still wildly effective. In this episode, I’m breaking down what I call “lazy girl content” - the kind of content that feels almost too easy, but consistently performs the best. This is the follow-up to last week’s conversation about reach content, and we’re getting super practical here. If you want engagement, visibility, and momentum (without burning out or spending hours designing posts), this is the type of content you need to try this week. We’re talking: What “lazy girl content” actually is (and why it works)The two formats to focus on: reels + carousels5–10 second B-roll reels with strong, scroll-stopping hooksMessaging that makes your ideal client think, “wait… that’s me”Casual carousels that feel like you (not over-designed)Why simpler, more human content often performs better Links & Resources ✨ Join Rebrand: My 12 month transformative brand program for photographers who want to attract and book more brand photography clients. Learn more here!📸 Session Guide: plug-and-play system to plan scroll-stopping sessions that actually get your client results (customizable Canva doc!)📝 Blog: Discover more branding tips and marketing tools to grow your brand photography business💬 Episode ideas?! Connect with me on Instagram! Let’s Connect: Website: maddiepeschong.comInstagram: @maddiepeschong If you loved this episode, leave a review! It helps other photographers find the show and keeps us creating content you actually want to hear. 🎙️✨

    12 min

  6. MAR 26

    What To Post When You Want Results NOW

    Have you ever posted something you thought was really good and then refreshed Instagram 17 times waiting for something to happen? Or convinced yourself the app was broken because your post flopped? Yeah. Same. Content creation is emotional. It’s vulnerable to put yourself out there and then feel like nothing is happening. And while real business results take time (hi, the 90-day reality), your nervous system still wants proof now. In this episode, we’re talking about what to post when you need a little momentum. When you want results now. This episode breaks down the role of reach content and why it matters if you’re trying to stay consistent long enough to actually see results. Because no, this isn’t about instant sales — it’s about getting eyes on your content, building engagement, and creating the kind of momentum that keeps you in the game long enough for trust (and sales) to build. We’re talking: The 90-day truth behind marketing (and why things feel slow)What “reach content” actually is (and what it’s not)Why engagement matters more than you think (hello, dopamine)Relatable POV posts that make people say “wait… that’s me”Simple content series that build consistency and anticipationHow to make educational content more engaging (not boring) Links & Resources ✨ Join Rebrand: My 12 month transformative brand program for photographers who want to attract and book more brand photography clients. Learn more here!📸 Session Guide: plug-and-play system to plan scroll-stopping sessions that actually get your client results (customizable Canva doc!)📝 Blog: Discover more branding tips and marketing tools to grow your brand photography business💬 Episode ideas?! Connect with me on Instagram! Let’s Connect: Website: maddiepeschong.comInstagram: @maddiepeschong If you loved this episode, leave a review! It helps other photographers find the show and keeps us creating content you actually want to hear. 🎙️✨

    22 min

  7. MAR 19

    B-Roll Every Brand Photographer Needs

    Content is so much easier to create when you actually have content to pull from. Photos. Videos. Little clips from your day. When you have a bank of B-roll ready to go, creating posts suddenly becomes a lot simpler. In this quick episode, I’m answering a question that comes up all the time inside Rebrand: what B-roll should brand photographers actually be capturing for their own content? I’m breaking it down into two categories — the B-roll you should be capturing during client sessions and the B-roll you can film during a content day (or just throughout your regular workday). Because when you start intentionally collecting these little clips, you’ll never be scrambling for content again. We’re talking about the exact types of moments to capture and why these clips work so well in your marketing. We’re talking: The B-roll moments to capture during every brand sessionWhy showing the experience of working with you builds trustEasy “content day” clips you can film at home or during your workdayThe mistake photographers make when filming B-roll (and how to fix it)Why simple “lazy girl content” often performs the best Links & Resources 🗓️ Sign up for my next masterclass Invisible to Inquiries: Learn three content types that turn your Instagram into a brand photography booking machine. March 25 at noon CST: register here!✨ Join Rebrand: My 12 month transformative brand program for photographers who want to attract and book more brand photography clients. Learn more here!🤳🏼 Motion detecting tripod📸 Session Guide: plug-and-play system to plan scroll-stopping sessions that actually get your client results (customizable Canva doc!)📝 Blog: Discover more branding tips and marketing tools to grow your brand photography business💬 Episode ideas?! Connect with me on Instagram! Let’s Connect: Website: maddiepeschong.comInstagram: @maddiepeschong If you loved this episode, leave a review! It helps other photographers find the show and keeps us creating content you actually want to hear. 🎙️✨

    17 min

  8. MAR 12

    How to Grow Your Audience on Instagram

    I know you want to grow your audience on Instagram...and it feels like it’s just not happening. But most people don’t actually have a growth problem. They have a messaging problem. In this episode, we’re talking about what actually drives growth on Instagram in 2026… and what to stop doing. Because growth isn’t the goal. It’s the byproduct of creating content people share, save, and send to their friends. If you’re stuck blaming the algorithm, posting a pretty portfolio, or trying to make one post do everything… this one’s for you. We’re breaking down what really builds an audience of the right followers — the ones who move from “who is this?” to “I trust her” to “I want this.” We’re talking: Reach content vs. rapport content vs. revenue content — and why you need all threeWhy the algorithm isn’t sabotaging you (people build the algorithm 👀)The biggest mistakes photographers make when they’re not growingWhy entertainment alone won’t build reputation or revenueHow to stop overcomplicating your posts and start rotating strategicallyExamples of POV-driven content that actually connects Growth isn’t about posting more (unless you’re not posting at all). It’s about creating content that makes people feel understood and that builds trust...even if it’s not the highest-engagement post on your grid. Links & Resources ✨ Join Rebrand: My group program where I teach a repeatable system for creating this type of content so you build reach, rapport, and revenue (without having to live on IG). Learn more here!📸 Grab the Ultimate Personal Brand Session Shot List: maddiepeschong.com📝 Blog: Discover more branding tips and marketing tools to grow your brand photography business💬 Episode ideas?! Connect with me on Instagram! Let’s Connect: Website: maddiepeschong.comInstagram: @maddiepeschong If you loved this episode, leave a review! It helps other photographers find the show and keeps us creating content you actually want to hear. 🎙️✨

    18 min
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Take It Personally, hosted by professional brand photographer Maddie Peschong, shares advice to help you grow your personal brand to stand out from the noise and thrive, even in the most saturated markets. Episodes feature business and marketing advice, branding expertise, and real stories and inspiration from creative professionals all over the world.

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  • Creator
    Maddie Peschong
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    214
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Maddie Peschong
  • Show Website
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