How I Manage My Finances As a Photographer I Ep 169
Ever felt that pit in your stomach when you check your bank account or just totally overwhelmed with how to manage your money in your photography business? You’re not alone. In this episode, I open up about how a tough financial year – one that started with just $30k in guaranteed revenue for 2024 – became the turning point that completely transformed how I manage money. I share the simple, sustainable system that helped me grow my revenue to $195k in under 12 months, how I set up my bank accounts for clarity and calm, and the practical steps I took to rebuild trust in myself as a business owner. If finances have ever felt overwhelming or confusing, this one's for you.In this week’s episode you’ll discover:The real, raw details of how I almost ran out of money and what caused it 😳The simple yet powerful money management system I discovered that saved the day and how you can use it in your business 💸A behind-the-scenes breakdown of my bank accounts, including how I allocate my money into different accounts to create clarity, peace of mind, and stay on track with my goals ✅My best tips and tool recommendations for making your "CEO money date" fun, enjoyable and easy to stick to 📅How I went from having only $30k in guaranteed revenue at the start of the year, to a $195k year at the end of the year: the exact steps I took to revitalize my business and create financial security (this is a must-listen if you’re not where you want to be financially right now!) 👀📄RESOURCES + LINKS🔗✔️ Direct link to YouTube episode > ✔️Get my 3-Hour Post Wedding Workflow FREE > saramonika.com/workflow✔️ Discover more resources on my website > saramonika.com/photographers✔️ Profit First by Mike Michalowicz > https://amzn.to/4lpleVh👋🏻Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!Photography account: @saramonikaphotoEducation account: @sara.monika ✅SUBSCRIBEIf you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Leave a Review 🙏If you feel like you've gotten a lot of value from my podcast, I would be so grateful if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify by letting me know what you love about it! It helps me reach + help more photographers like you!Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!To all YOUR success,Sara
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From Prompt to Editing a Wedding Photo - Creating This EPIC Poolside Portrait I Ep 168
Ever wondered how a photographer you admire got “that” shot? The one that stops your scroll and immediately gets you curious? I know I do! And so I figured, why don’t I be that person for someone else and take you behind-the-scenes of my latest wedding in Mexico, so you can steal an idea or two for your next shoot.In this over-the shoulder tutorial, you’ll:Get a behind-the-scenes look at how I prompted my couple on the day thanks to footage from my new Meta glasses! 👓Learn how I use engagement questionnaires to understand a couple’s unique energy and capture their connection authentically on wedding days 📋Watch me edit a photo in real time and get a walkthrough of my editing process, tools and techniques 💻Discover how I use ImagenAI to create a strong base edit (+ how you can get 1500 free edits free!) 🤖Get free access to my 3 Hour Post Wedding Workflow Checklist to see exactly which parts of the process I outsource, why, and how much time it saves me ⏰📄RESOURCES + LINKS🔗✔️ Direct link to YouTube episode > ✔️Get my 3-Hour Post Wedding Workflow FREE > saramonika.com/workflow✔️ Get my engagement questionnaire questions FREE > saramonika.com/questions✔️ Imagen Ai, how I get a stronger base edit for less time spent on editing. Sign up using the link to get 1500 free edits ➡︎ https://imagen-ai.com/?ref_id=151662007✔️ Discover more resources on my website > saramonika.com/photographers👋🏻Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!Photography account: @saramonikaphotoEducation account: @sara.monika ✅SUBSCRIBEIf you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Leave a Review 🙏If you feel like you've gotten a lot of value from my podcast, I would be so grateful if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify by letting me know what you love about it! It helps me reach + help more photographers like you!Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!To all YOUR success,Sara
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Q&A Alumni Panel! Get your burning outsourcing questions answered by experienced OME students!
I'm hooking you up with the audio replay from a recent OME alumni Q&A panel call with a few of my Outsourcing Made Easy alumni students: Tia, Jennifer, and Bri.They are crushing experiencing being the embodiment of a time + income abundant photographer - and you get to learn from them directly for free! 📷✨🎉🙌🏻Get your burning outsourcing questions answered right now by pressing play now on this episode.Here are just some of the questions they answered that were pre submitted by you all!👇🏻✨ Where is the best place to find a good editor?✨ Has outsourcing affected your income in a way where your expenses increased so your income dropped? It’s hard for me to wrap my head around working less and making more being actually attainable.✨What questions should I be asking myself to unearth who my ideal VA even is?✨ If I start outsourcing, what should I outsource first? My editing, culling, admin tasks? Ahh i need help with it all!✨ I heard Sara mention that the way she teaches outsourcing is very affordable. Is that true?✨ How did you know it was the right time for you to start learning how to outsource?✨ What’s your favourite part about getting your time back through outsourcing?✨ I really want to join OME but I’m nervous to make the investment, how did you finally decide you’re gonna go ahead and commit to taking the course?✨ What fear popped up for you before joining OME that almost stopped you from signing up but you’re SO glad you didn’t listen to it?✨ I feel like I’m drowning right now. I can’t even fathom adding another thing to my to do list, let alone a course, should I wait to sign up next year when hopefully I’ll have my ducks in a row then?And we covered even more!!🌞So grab a drink, get cozy, get editing, and hit play on this replay and enjoy soaking in all this wisdom while we keep you company! 💖🌞Join Outsourcing Made Easy here
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How to Reverse Engineer Working Part-Time Hours AND Having a 6-Figure Photography Business (get your notebook ready!)
Mom photographers (and photographers that want to work less hard + make more), this bonus episode is for you specifically! (if you want to work fewer hours + STILL make the income you desire).Get your free spot in my once yearly FREE live Masterclass "The 4 Secrets To Becoming a Time + Income Abundant Photographer"And in case you’ve been around here for a while and attended this class before, here’s a quick rundown of why you should join (or join again) this year:👉 Each year I refresh and improve this class with the most up-to-date industry stats, transparent numbers from my own business, and “working right now” pricing guidance so you know exactly how much outsourcing will be for you (and hint: it’s the most affordable it’s ever been) 💸👉 I’ll also sharing a brand-new 3-step outsourcing framework which actually gives you results you’re happy with 🤯👉 This is one of the only ways to get FREE live coaching from me (I always leave as much time that is needed at the end to troubleshoot your biggest questions and challenges)👉 You’ll get to connect with like-minded photographers from all over the world who understand *exactly* what you’re going through (which we all need more of in our lives! You can’t get that on a replay ;) 💛👉 Our brains love repetition. If you loved this class but were snowed under at the time or simply need to light a fire under yourself again to make this happen for you…Get your free spot in my once yearly FREE live Masterclass "The 4 Secrets To Becoming a Time + Income Abundant Photographer"See ya there!
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167: 319 Hours Saved! Discover How Much These Photographers Paid to Gain Back This Time with Outsourcing (more affordable than you think!)
My once-yearly training + implementation program Outsourcing Made Easy for Photographers is BACK! And today, I’m beyond excited to share a special three-way episode (lol three-way 😉) with two of my incredible students, Bri & Montana. Why the pairing?Because Bri and Montana have not only been hugely successful on their outsourcing journeys and have tons of wisdom to share with you! - like how affordable it was for them to get 319 hrs back of their lives through outsourcing, but they’ve also formed a budding friendship thanks to the OME community (which makes my heart swell with pride) 🥹And they’re not the only ones! I regularly get feedback from my students that the community is one of the best parts of their experience. AND I also regularly get feedback of how EASY and AFFORDABLE outsourcing is with my smart outsourcing workflows!Tune in to this week’s episode to discover:✨ What drew Bri (a stay at home mom + photographer) to start outsourcing in her business as a struggling mom on the brink of quitting photography altogether 😢✨ What drew Montana to start outsourcing in her business and how she was able to spot the signs BEFORE experiencing burnout in her business 💪✨ What Bri’s life looks like now and the ripple effect that fixing your work situation has on ALL areas of your life and psyche as a stay at home mom! 🧠✨ What Montana’s life looks like now and how it feels to experience busy season WITHOUT getting behind 💁♀️✨ What you need to hear if outsourcing hasn't gone well for you in the past and why the occasional poor-fit first hire can be a blessing in disguise✨ How Bri and Montana were able to catch each other before slipping into old patterns and how they were able to supercharge their success TOGETHER 🤝✨ The mindset shift you need to hear if you think you don’t have the time or bandwidth to train someone else to support you in your business 🫠✨ A breakdown of how much money Bri + Montana have spent and how many hours they’ve saved thanks to outsourcing 💸This episode will give you the REAL scoop on what it’s like inside Outsourcing Made Easy from people who were in your shoes not so long ago, so I encourage you to soak up every last second of it as soon as possible.And remember, doors are open NOW and will close soon for the entire year ⏰So whether you’re teetering on the edge of burnout or just dreaming of more time to focus on the things that light you up, this is your time to make a change and to make some new business besties along the way! You do NOT have to do this alone (nor are you supposed to). I’m here to support you every step of the way – to care about you, to challenge you… all of it. Your success is MY success. All you’ve got to do is take the first step 💛Just click here to join the crew 😎RESOURCESSign up for Imagen Ai here and get 1500 free editsJoin Outsourcing Made Easy here > Bri's website >Bri's Instagram > Montana's Website >Montana's Instagram >
Do you feel stuck in your photography business with no idea how to achieve your next goals? I'm here to help you discover, that it's SO possible for you to have what you want, when you want in your business so that you can create the life you've always dreamed of + deserve. Why should you learn from me? When I first started my wedding photography business back in 2011, I made just $5000 in my business. Now I bring in multiple 6 figures per year while working only 30 hour weeks serving my dream couples. Let's hang out each week so I can show you how!
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