Food Photography Corner Rosslyn & Mikyla

In this episode, we dive into a common challenge faced by many creatives: overcoming client objections. We'll explore a recent experience where we turned a 'no' into a successful collaboration.

Key Takeaways:Importance of thorough research to understand client pain points and market trends.Using the Socratic method to ask insightful questions and guide clients to recognize their needs.Highlighting intentions to attract ideal clients and save time.Strategies for ending calls with a strong call to action to ensure follow-up.Join us as we break down how to navigate client conversations, turn objections into opportunities, and position yourself as the solution to their needs. Ending the call with a confident "When can I anticipate hearing back from you?" can make all the difference!

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Amazon Storefront - Gear RecommendationsHoneybook - Contracts / Split PaymentsPocketSuite - Contracts on the go / Invoicing / Text Lead ManagementPixieset - Photo Galleries / Invoicing / Contracts Metricool - Social Media Scheduling ToolClick Up - CRM / Client Management Organization 
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In this macro moment episode, Rosslyn & Mikyla delve into the psychology of money and its impact on running a successful food photography business. Discover actionable insights to enhance your pricing strategies and client interactions.

Key Takeaways:
Understanding Value Perception: Explore how your relationship with money and confidence directly influence how clients perceive the value of your services.Strategic Pricing: Learn the art of pricing packages to cater to a wider clientele by offering different price points. Emphasize the additional value to encourage clients to invest in higher-tier packages.Psychological Pricing Tactics: Uncover the psychology behind pricing structures, including grouping numbers and the impact of odd pricing. Discover how to create irresistible packages that visually highlight savings and leverage upselling techniques to enhance client satisfaction and increase revenue.Helpful links: 
Metricool - Social Media Scheduling ToolClick Up - CRM / Client Management OrganizationHoneybook - Contracts / Split PaymentsPocketSuite - Contracts on the go / Invoicing / Text Lead ManagementPixieset - Photo Galleries / Invoicing / Contracts Amazon Storefront - Gear Recommendations
Join us at a retreat to learn in person! 

In this episode, Rosslyn & Mikyla share 5 shots you need in your food photography portfolio! With so many different shots you can include in your photography portfolio it can be hard to narrow it down and just get started. In this episode, we share concepts and types of shots you can capture for your portfolio to help you get started! 

Helpful links: 
Metricool - Social Media Scheduling ToolClick Up - CRM / Client Management OrganizationHoneybook - Contracts / Split PaymentsPocketSuite - Contracts on the go / Invoicing / Text Lead ManagementAmazon Storefront - Gear Recommendations
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In this episode, Rosslyn and Mikyla share how they navigate communications with brands when their offers are too low. Whether it's being offered free products in exchange for professional services, or $50-$150 for hours or even days worth of work, we've all been there! 

Key takeaways:

• Working with brands that value you and your work 
• Sample email we send to brands when the offer is too low 
• How to "show" vs."tell"

At our Advanced Food Photography & Business Retreat coming this October in Joshua Tree, CA. we are going to demystify the pitching and negotiation process once and for all and you'll leave feeling excited to negotiate with a prospect. You'll feel equipped with the language and confidence to successfully turn more no's into yes's! 

Learn more about the retreat and save your seat! 

Helpful links: 
Metricool - Social Media Scheduling ToolClick Up - CRM / Client Management OrganizationHoneybook - Contracts / Split PaymentsPocketSuite - Contracts on the go / Invoicing / Text Lead ManagementAmazon Storefront - Gear Recommendations

In this macro moment episode, Rosslyn & Mikyla chat about the benefits of long-term partnerships and tips on how/when to acquire them. You'll learn when to mention these types of partnerships to your clients and how to highlight their benefits!

Key takeaways:
Why long-term partnerships are beneficial for your businessWhy long-term partnerships are beneficial for your clientsWhen and how to approach the topic of working in this capacityHelpful links:
Metricool - Social Media Scheduling ToolClick Up - CRM / Client Management OrganizationHoneybook - Contracts / Split PaymentsPocketSuite - Contracts on the go / Invoicing / Text Lead ManagementAmazon Storefront - Gear Recommendations

In this episode, we are talking about how we started as food photographers and what we would do differently if we could start all over again. We share the hilarious tales of our final straws with 9-5 work schedules and expose how long it took us to replace our salaries. It's (mostly) unscripted, a little raunchy, and hopefully has a few good tips in there.

Key takeaways:
Why we wanted to leave our 9-5 jobsWhat gave us the courageWhat we did to stay afloat at the beginningWhat we would do differently if we started overHow long it took us to replace our 9-5 income
Helpful links:
Metricool - Social Media Scheduling
Click Up - CRM / Client Management Organization
Honeybook - Contracts / Split Payments
Pocketsuit - Contracts on the go / Invoicing / Text Lead Management

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