Focused Podcast: Recent Episodes
Paul & Cinnamon Wolfe
Join Focused podcast where we chat about faith, business, full time travel and everything in between. Hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe, Focused podcast is a place for small creative business owners looking for business tips, and also want to connect with other faith focused business owners who are looking for help with how to deal with chaos in the world around them from a Bible centered worldview.
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach who lives full time on the road. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach who lives full time on the road. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach who lives full time on the road. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach who lives full time on the road. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach who lives full time on the road. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach who lives full time on the road. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
We get a lot of questions from people about what it's like to work and travel full time. I consolidated the top 5 most common questions that we get and answered in detail in today's episode!
Kelli is my guest today on this next episode in my series of conversations with creative business owners.
Kelli is a photographer and videographer and we chatted a ton about what its like to incorporate video into your life and business and how we do that with our travels!
Connect with Kelli here!
Welcome to my first episode in my new series: Unfiltered: Conversations with Creative Business Owners!
In this series, I hop on a call and talk with another creative business owner! The first episode is with my good friend Stephanie Hopkins and she has a bunch of questions about what it's like to be an introverted business owner! I could talk about being an introvert all day and this conversation ended up being SUPER interesting!
I think all introverts and extroverts alike will get a lot out of it!
Connect with Stephanie here!
What I'm working on NEXT to help show you more money in your business and a super duper sneaky peek of what is coming for the rest of 2020 and early 2021!
Is working full time while you are traveling like working on vacation? Kind of yes and kind of no. Tune into today's episode to hear all about what' its like to mix work with permanent vacation!
Is it ok to talk about your faith as a part of your business? Should the two ever intertwine or should they be kept totally separate? Chatting all about this on today's episode!
What is it like to live minimal? Is it difficult? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks? I'm breaking down all of it on today's episode!
Things this year have felt a "little" off, yes? I think that is an understatement! How do we plan if everything is up in the air? How can we set goals and move forward towards them if we don't know what our life is going to look like next week or next month?
In today's episode I'm chatting about some ways that you can do exactly that to help put your mind at ease about planning when everything feels uncertain!
Launching a group coaching program a week after a global pandemic is designated? Zero stars, do not recommend.
In the third episode in this series, I'm chatting about what it was like to launch a group coaching program while also traveling during the start of the COVID pandemic. It was a wild ride, that is for sure!!
In today's episode we take a break from the Business (not) as usual series to discuss a bit about my new "focus" (haha see what I did there?) on this podcast - Faith. Business. Travel.
With my refresh I added in this new tagline because what we will be discussing on this podcast will be ebbing and flowing a bit and moving into some new territory. Talking about why I was worried about this and why I ultimately landed on this in today's episode!
SPARK podcast episode where I share my testimony
Find me on instagram : www.instagram.com/cinnamonwolfe.co
2nd episode in the series and I'm breaking down all of the lessons learned that we had in our first few months of travel. And let me tell you...there were a LOT!!
In my Business (not) as Usual series I'm discussing what it looks like to live and work full time on the road!
The Cinnamon Circle? Circle on Demand? What are these things and why did I switch coaching models for 2020? Find out all about that plus all the areas I've personally pivoted throughout my years in business and WHY it's a good idea to do so!!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
I hired three lead editors to work under my brand next year. Find out what went into that entire process in today's episode!!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Do you understand what your purpose is? Getting clear on my purpose has had the biggest impact on my bottom line and I want that for you! Listen to the episode for more info about how and why discovering your purpose can help!!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Did you know that profit in your business isn't JUST the amount of money you pay yourself? Let's chat about it!!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Sole Prop? LLC? SCorp? What the what?
Let's talk about it!!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
The story of the mexican fisherman and how it applies to us running our businesses!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Bought some courses you never completed? Feel the pressure to buy?
Today I'm telling you the story of the most expensive course I ever purchased and then didn't even open and how I think we can solve the problem of spending money on education and then not following through!!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Does instagram feel hard to you? Let's dig into why and how we can make it easier.
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Being able to tell a story is quickly becoming the best way to connect with others in the online space. Find out why in this episode!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Has this ever happened to you? I'm pretty sure it's happened to all of us. Someone giving us their opinion or advice when we were least expecting it. It can really throw you into a tailspin and while unsolicited feedback in most cases is really not appropriate that doesn't mean it won't happen.
Learning strategies for dealing with these situations can help you to move forward quickly and not let these situations derail you for long.
I got some unsolicited feedback the other day and made notes of the feelings, processing and resolution. Sharing all of that on the episode today!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Pressure to show up on Instagram constantly got you down? Feel like you need to apologize every time you don't post for a while? Today's episode is for you!!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Seems like everyone is starting a podcast these days! Is it a good move for your business? Is it complicated to set up? WHY would you even start one? Does it make any money?
I've been at the podcasting game for over two years now and have done all the things with regard to putting content out there and have made a LOT of changes along the way. Tune in to hear all the insights and lessons learned and when and why I think it is a good idea to add a podcast to your business!!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Ever wondered what it looks like behind the scenes of a small business that is running at 6 figures? Well in today's episode you are going to get a peek!! I've even invited Paul back to the show (remember him?!) and we are going to dive into why we think 6 figures has become the standard of "success" in the small business world, what it actually takes to get there and if it's everything people say it is! Come join us!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Today's episode is unlike any of the other episodes that a regular part of Focus(ed) Podcast!
A while back, as part of my 2019 goals update episode, I shared where I am at with my weight loss goals for the year and because of that it sparked interest for me to talk a little bit more about what I've been doing and learning this past year.
Just over a year ago, Paul and I both started learning more about low carb/no sugar/ketogenic dietary changes. Throughout the course of learning and applying what we have learned, we have both dropped considerable amounts of weight, feel better than we ever have and haven't been hungry, cranky or on the struggle bus. There are very specific reasons for WHY all of that is, and I go over a lot of that in the episode!
Instead of me just hoping on and sharing everything, I had two friends (thank you so much Christina and Jessica!!) come on the episode with me and interview me. The conversational style was great and I am so appreciative that they spent the time to do this!
If you are interested in learning more, absolutely feel free to connect with me on Insta at either @cinnamonwolfe.co or @ketofocused.
Some of the resources I mentioned in the episode:
(these are amazon affiliate links)
MCT Oil Powder by Perfect Keto
The Obesity Code by Dr. Jason Fung
The Diabetes Code by Dr. Jason Fung
Why we get Fat and what to do about it by Gary Taubes
Complete guide to intermittent fasting by Fung and Moore
Ben Bikman on YouTube - presentation at Low Carb Down Under
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too. We are so glad you are here.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Feeling blech? Discouraged? Stuck? Not sure WHY you are feeling this way or what to do to get out of it? I'm sharing my top strategies for moving OUT of the place of discouragement and into a place of motivation.
Also! Going live in @maddiepeschong 's facebook group this Friday! Come join in!
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too. We are so glad you are here.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
A follow up to the last episode all about FB ads. I am sharing my recommendations on how photographers specifically can use ads for their business!!
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
I invested a LOT of money in FB ads (for me anyway)...what happened as a result and will I use them again? Find out on the episode today!!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
I like to laugh and tell jokes too. I am so glad you are here.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
All the nitty gritty details about my 2019 goals and progress. I can't even figure out how many goals there during the episode, so that's fun. ;-)
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too. So there's that.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Todays episode I get vulnerable and transparent and share all of my thoughts on attending Creative at Heart conference AND my changes and plans for the 2nd half of 2019!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too. We are so glad you are here.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too. We are so glad you are here.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
_______________________________
Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too. We are so glad you are here.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
_______________________________
Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too. We are so glad you are here.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
_______________________________
Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too. We are so glad you are here.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
_______________________________
Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too. We are so glad you are here.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
_______________________________
Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too. We are so glad you are here.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
Link to the blog post I mentioned in this episode!
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Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too. We are so glad you are here.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
_______________________________
Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and stay focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too. ;-)
We are so glad you are here.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
_______________________________
Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and get focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too. We are so glad you are here.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
_______________________________
Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and creative small business owners who are ready to take their business seriously and get focused on what is most important. We chat every other week about various business topics that will help you get to the next level and achieve your goals.
We like to laugh and tell jokes too. We are so glad you are here.
Focus(ed) is hosted by Cinnamon Wolfe a private photo editor and business coach based in the Seattle, WA area. Her mission is to help overwhelmed photographers run better businesses.
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Come hang out in the Facebook Group!
Follow Cinnamon on Instagram or visit the website for more information about how you can stay connected and stay focused!
We're back! Sort of.
Paul and I are back in this SURPRISE episode updating you on our life the past few months, some tough decisions we have had to make and what in store for the podcast coming up this year!
We have missed you! Thanks for tuning in!
We are finally at our #1 episode of the countdown! Off-camera-flash is can be a very scary topic, but Luke and Ashley’s episode is so popular because they break it down in the best way for you!
Find and connect with Luke & Ashley: Website | Instagram | Education
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Blogging got you stressed? Let's fix that. My all inclusive bundle takes the "blech" out of blogging. Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Our #2 episode is one that is important for any stage of business experience. Amy Rizzuto realized the importance of client experience early on in her business and has taken a lot of steps to ensure her clients are always receiving the very best from her. We think you’ll love this episode too!
Find and connect with Amy: Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Blogging got you stressed? Let's fix that. My all inclusive bundle takes the "blech" out of blogging. Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Today Paul and I are chatting with Daniel from Daniel Grove Photography about the bare bones basics (say that three times fast!) of starting a photography business! We cover lots of great information around your mindset at the very beginning, four basic spreadsheets to get you started (they are linked below) and the exact equipment needed in order to get started (its not as extensive as you think!) Its a great conversation and a must listen for anyone on the very front end of their photography business journey!!
Find and Connect with Daniel: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
-- Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Blogging got you stressed? Let's fix that. My all inclusive bundle takes the "blech" out of blogging. Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Randy & Ashley have been published an obscene amount of times (listen to find out how many!) and have some really REALLY awesome tips and strategies so that you can think through a process before you even start shooting that will set you up for success when it comes to getting your work published. There’s a reason this one landed at #4. You don’t want to miss it!
Find and Connect with Randy & Ashley:
Website | Instagram | Join their newsletter!
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Blogging got you stressed? Let's fix that. My all inclusive bundle takes the "blech" out of blogging. Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Are you looking to take your business full time, but not sure where to start? This episode landed at #5 because Jennifer has the best tips for transitioning to full time!
We Mentioned
Boomerang for Gmail
Honeybook
Find and connect with Jennifer: Website | Instagram
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Blogging got you stressed? Let's fix that. My all inclusive bundle takes the "blech" out of blogging. Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Networking. It's one of those things you either love or hate. Or hate to love? Either way, figuring out how to network, and how to feel good about networking can be tough as a business owner. Today on the podcast, Elizabeth Henson is breaking down three super actionable and easy steps we can implement TODAY in our businesses!!
We Mentioned
Elizabeth's Video
The Girl Tyler
17Hats
Lightroom
Evernote
Trello
Sugar Paper planners
Color Theory blog post
25 Networking Tips
Find and connect with Elizabeth: Elizabeth Henson Photos Website | Instagram | Education
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Blogging got you stressed? Let's fix that. My all inclusive bundle takes the "blech" out of blogging. Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Our very first episode! We talk a little bit about ourselves, and why we started the show! And we sound super awkward so that's fun too!! -- Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Blogging got you stressed? Let's fix that. My all inclusive bundle takes the "blech" out of blogging. Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Eric & Jamie are masters at infusing their personality into their business and online presence. They have built a solid wedding photography business in Birmingham, Alabama by connecting with couples on a personal level and going the extra mile. We talk a lot about their awesome "cue the confetti" videos as well as how you can go about infusing your personality into your business even if you think you don't have much of a personality to share or if you are nervous about sharing so much online.
We also chat about their conversation with Dave Ramsey that led them to go full time, and all four of us came up with an awesome new business idea that I am convinced will make millions. Enjoy the episode!!
We mentioned:
Adobe Lightroom
Photomechanic
6-1 Reflector
Find & Connect with Eric and Jamie
Website | Jamie's IG | Eric's IG | Joint IG
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Blogging got you stressed? Let's fix that. My all inclusive bundle takes the "blech" out of blogging. Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Today we are chatting with Lauren Simmons of Lauren Simmons Photography. I actually am actually Lauren's photo editor for her wedding photography business, so in this episode we chat a bit about why she decided to outsource and what it has done for her business!
Find and connect with Lauren: Website | Instagram | Facebook
We mention Edit-Source
Honeybook
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Blogging got you stressed? Let's fix that. My all inclusive bundle takes the "blech" out of blogging. Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
When first starting out, naming your business can either be a lot of fun or super stressful. In this episode with KC England, we'll be discussing the best tips for changing your name and letting your followers know.
During this episode with KC, we talk about how we first met and why she wanted to change her business name. KC also discusses why she chose her first business name - "Leaving a Mark Photography". We even get a little bit into birth photography and how to make it work when you also photograph other types of sessions!
Find and connect with KC: Website | Instagram
Full Show Notes
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Blogging got you stressed? Let's fix that. My all inclusive bundle takes the "blech" out of blogging. Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Even though you're a photographer, you still need to be blogging for your business. In this episode, we're talking with Alex all about why.
Read the show notes.
Find and Connect with Alex: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Links we mentioned
Blogstomp
Co-Schedule
Google Analytics
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
For our #12 episode, we're sharing one that covers some mistakes we had early on in our business. Keep in mind, the updates in this episode are from the original time of publication.
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Today on Focus(ed) Podcast I'm talking with Courtney Slazinik of Click it up a Notch, where she teaches moms how to take better pictures of their kids. Courtney has faced some pretty big transitions in not only her life but also her business, so today we are going through what some of those transitions were, how she handled them and what advice she has for others who also might be facing big transitions in their own life or business.
Courtney has been running her blog for over 7 years and has tons of amazing and actionable advice not only for moms looking to take better pictures of their kids but also for business owners looking to next level their own business.
Find and connect with Courtney: Website | Instagram | Facebook
LINKS WE MENTIONED
ConvertKit
Assigning certain tasks to certain days - 90day year
Storybrand by Donald Miller
Ask: The counterintuitive online method to discover exactly what your customers want to buy by Ryan Levesque
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
You wouldn't think this but you spend more time behind your computer when running a photography business than you do behind the camera. These are the five websites I tend to be on every single work day and why I'm on them!
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
You can have a successful business and raise amazing kids What is it actually like to run a full time creative small business while also running a family with small children involved? I don't have any personal experience with small kids....teenagers yes, but little ones...no, so today we are bringing Jill from Jill Gum Photography on to the show to talk about how she has been able to start, run and grow a thriving wedding business while also having two kids under 5. She shares tons of great strategies with us today on the show! So if this is you and you are thinking to yourself, "how in the world am I going to manage all of this?!?!?"....listen to the episode and know that you can do it and we are rooting for you!!! Get in touch with Jill: Website | Instagram -- Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
It may seem like the photography industry is getting oversaturated, and it may be but that doesn't mean you can't be a successful photographer. Jana Bishop's episode is all about how you can niche down in order to grow your business!
Find and connect with Jana: Website | Instagram
We mentioned... Sue Bryce
Shaye Cochran
Rosemary Watson
Creative Market
Kate Max
Lightroom
Camranger
The Seller’s Society
Dannie Fountain
-- Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Many photographers start out second shooting and some only second shoot weddings. Mekina's episode is a popular one because she's giving all the best tips for how to second shoot successfully!
We Mentioned:
2nd shooter guide
Find and connect with Mekina: Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
We are excited to be bringing you our most popular episodes! In this episode with Rosemary Watson, we are talking about how you can begin to use passive income in your photography business. If you're looking to expand your business, this is a great place to start!
Things we mentioned Creative Market
Jana Bishop
Rhonna Designs
The Seller Society (full course not open just yet)
Find and connect with Rosemary: Website | Instagram | Facebook Group | Facebook Page | Listen + Lattes
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling!
We are so excited to be bringing you our first Top 20 episodes! These are the ones you've loved the most and we wanted to reshare them for any new listeners. We'll stick to our 2 per week starting next week, so stay tuned!
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Every entrepreneur goes through seasons of doubt in their business journey. Natalie Franke wants you to know that it is normal to have fear and doubt and encourages you to push through towards your dreams.
Because Natalie loves to study how the brain works, she's walking us through some strategies to help overcome the fear in our lives. This episode gets a little deep but we think you'll love it anyway.
Find and connect with Natalie: Rising Tide Society | RTS Instagram | Natalie's Instagram
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
This topic is another heavily discussed topic and can even get heated in some circles. No photographer wants to bring down the industry by charging too little, but when you're just starting out, no one knows how much to charge.
We want to help ease your mind by talking through some responses we received to this question in our Facebook group.
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Outsourcing your editing isn't just for the big time photographers. By having the right workflows in place, any photographer can add an editor to their team.
Jennifer Kaiser is a private editor who is sharing her tips for getting ready to outsource regardless of how many weddings you shoot. There's a good bit of work to do on the front end, but once you start outsourcing, you won't likely go back!
We mentioned Jennifer's Shop
Find and connect with Jennifer: Website | Instagram
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
We know there is a lot of information out there on how to do your business taxes. We also know we aren't tax professionals.
However, we decided to give you a quick guide on the three main tax terms from our perspective (and why they're important)! Don't worry, we're using the simplest terms possible.
We mentioned
Amy Northard, CPA
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at;http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Many photographers start off saying yes to any and every inquiry that comes their way. While this isn't necessarily a bad thing, there comes a point when not everyone can be your ideal client. Tiffany Wayne is sharing her journey to full-time wedding photography and how she began narrowing down her favorite clients by using her gut and communication style.
It takes time and a few not-so-ideal clients to help you determine your ideal qualities, but don't give up! Once you start saying yes to more and more of the right ones, the more you'll love the clients you work with and the referrals coming your way.
Find and connect with Tiffany: Website | Instagram
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
These three little letters can drum up a ton of controversy in the photography world and for good reason. However, we don't think you can go wrong either being a IPS or shoot-and-share photographer.
We believe there's one key factor that gets left out of the IPS discussion on a regular bases, so we've brought it to you in this episode.
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
You need to make sure your website is safe and secure. But have you stopped to consider the other areas of your business that need protecting? For Kara Kamienski, the first thing that took a hit after her website was her Facebook page. She never saw it coming but is now passionate about making sure her clients and other business owners are safe online.
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Turning your passion into a profitable business takes a lot of energy and work. At some point you will realize that you can't do it alone and you will want to bring someone onto your team. Knowing what to outsource in your business and who to hire is easier than you might think.
There are steps you need to do before you begin interviewing and when you're making your final decision. In this episode, Ashley of Sprout HR, walks you through the process to ensure it is as stress-free as possible.
We mentioned The Contract Shop
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling!
SUPER SIMPLE SEO FOR YOUR BUSINESS We know SEO can be a daunting topic, so we wanted to give you a breakdown on the best ways to use it for your business. Taylor of Boss Girl Creative, has taken her years of blogging experience and turned them in to a podcast helping creatives learn all about blogging and SEO.
In this episode, she gives you the overview of SEO, Google Analytics, and the Google Search Console. Don't worry! She doesn't go into the techy stuff, but just the basics you need to know to get started!
Find and connect with Taylor: Website | Instagram
We Mentioned Marie Forleo's B-School
Fearless Launching
Boss Girl Creative Podcast
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Setting your business up to be profitable It can be uncomfortable to talk about finances, but if you're wanting to truly grow your business, you need to know your numbers. This episode is a quick breakdown of the points in Profit First by Mike Michalowicz and we share how it has been working for us the past few months.
We mentioned Profit First*
Dave Ramsey
Nerd Wallet
-- Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
It doesn't matter how many followers you have on social media, if you don't have a website that is working for you. Your website is the online home for your business and should convey clearly what it is that you do.
Amanda Olson, of Anchor Design, believes your website should be more about your visitor than your pretty logo and script style fonts. On this episode Amanda breaks down the most common mistakes business owners make on their website and how a well thought-out design can make all the difference.
We mentioned Contrast Checker
Find and connect with Amanda: Website | Facebook | Instagram
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
For anyone starting out in business, it is easy to get caught up in trying to book any and every client that comes your way. The downside of this is that it can lead to burn out quicker than you've ever imagined. Abby of Abby Grace Photography loves what she does and has found a way to say 'no' that allows her to step away from burn out and towards success.
Learning how and when to say 'no' for your business will be a game changer in the long run. It allows you to set boundaries in your business that will also impact your personal life. Saying 'no' to things that don't align with your business and brand will allow you the time and energy to say 'yes' to the right things when they come along.
Find and connect with Abby Grace: Website | Instagram | Blog | Youtube
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Same day slideshows may seem like old news or an oversaturated idea to many photographers, but Luke & Ashley believe this is one of the best ways to market your business on wedding days.
All it takes is a little extra prep, and a quick dinner, to allow you to surprise and delight your couples (and their guests) on their wedding day. If it still seems overwhelming or you're a solo-shooter, they've got some great tips for you, too, to wow your couples!
Find and connect with Luke & Ashley: Website | Instagram | Education
We mentioned Same Day Slideshow Checklist
Luke & Ashley’s First Focus(ed) Podcast - Taking the Scary out of OCF
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Devin and Kathryn met the day he bought his first Canon camera. He chose Canon because of its 'cool-kid' factor and the video capability it had. But as they grew into their own as photographers, Devin and Kathryn, realized the stylistic differences camera types could offer and decide to make the switch.
If you're an established photographer, swapping camera systems can be a big undertaking; and if you're just starting out, choosing the right type may be overwhelming. Devin and Kathryn are sharing their journey with you so you can choose the right system for your style and business.
Things we mentioned Photographers on the Net
Money Maker Straps
Find and Connect with The Robinsons Website| Education| Youtube| Instagram | Podcast
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Today on Focused Paul and Cinnamon talk about the release of the new facebook group!
Come join the facebook group HERE!
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Davey and his wife, Krista, are no strangers to dealing with inquiries, both as photographers and now as web designers. The process of getting inquiries may seem daunting to any photographer when they're first starting out, or looking to make a change in their pricing. However, Davey believes that knowing the data behind your inquiries can help you feel comfortable in securing your next clients.
Davey is also sharing his 3 key tips for getting more qualified leads and how to actually turn down clients when they're not the best fit.
We Mentioned:
Brands that Book - Davey's Podcast
Dave Ramsey
Rising Tide Society
Tuesday’s Together
Amy & Jordan (Davey’s Podcast Episode)
The Harris Company (Davey’s Podcast Episode)
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!
Finding ways to set yourself apart as a photographer can seem overwhelming when working on your own. Jenni and Sophie of Primd Marketing want you to know it is possible to find ways you're different from every other photographer. It just takes getting out of your own headspace and listening to what your past clients have to say about you. Your differentiation style may be something that comes naturally for you that you've never thought too much about it.
In this episode, Jenni and Sophie talk you through their Brand Plan process and how they deep-dive into their clients business to help set them apart.
Find and connect with Primd: Website| Instagram
We Mentioned Discover Your Brand Beliefs
Ella Sophie
Buena Lane (case study)
The Type A Creative Podcast
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling!
Shooting with film intimidates many photographers, but Asher Gardner is here today to walk you through getting started. Just like you took the time to learn digital photography, there are steps you can take to learn more about film as well.
Asher recommends lots and lots of practice before you use film with your clients. But once you learn the ins and outs, nailing that perfect film photo is very rewarding!
We Mentioned TheFINDlab
The World Race
The Hybrid Collective
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling!
YOUR BRANDING SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS But does it say what you want it to? Kelsey and Britt understand that going the DIY route seems more cost and time effective when you're first starting out, but they've seen that it doesn't end up that way in the long run.
Crafting your perfect brand doesn't have to be daunting either. By working with a professional brand designer, the process should be easy and fun! In this episode, they're diving into their process for working with their clients and giving you tips along the way.
Find and connect with Kelsey and Britt:
Website | Instagram | Facebook Group
YOU'RE RUNNING A BUSINESS When Raelene started out as a self-taught photographer, she began researching and attending photography workshops all over. The more she attended, the more she realized there was a huge piece missing from most of them.
Raelene decided that she wanted to host her own photography workshop that also included information on the business side of photography. It was this idea coupled with an Instagram DM that launched her workshop last fall.
Find and connect with Raelene: Website | Instagram | Facebook
We mentioned WPPI
Nevica Vazquez
Rising Tide Society
| -- Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling! |
EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT Aimee Novy believes education is what sets apart the professionals from the hobbyists. Our industry is constantly changing and it can help you stay on top of the trends and stay on top of the business side of your business.
Education can come in many different ways - mentorships, online courses, in-person events, among others. In this episode, Aimee shares why she is passionate about education.
Find and connect with Aimee: Website | Facebook | Instagram
We mentioned The Photographer Academy Online - Matt and Carissa
KJ Branding Course (inside The Photographer Academy)
Amy Jordan’s Complete Wedding Process (also inside the Academy)
Wedding MBA
Two Bright Lights
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Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing. All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/ Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger! Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business! Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling!
We are continuing with our un-official mini series on email marketing. Today we are chatting with Kyrsten Sherwood from the Launch, Brand, Grow community today all about email marketing and funnels and how they work and how they can benefit your business!
Your free month to the LBG Community!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing.
All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/
Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger!
Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling!
What IS an opt-in? How about a content upgrade? Tripwire? How does all of this translate to your "list"? We are getting into it today on the show talking with Kinsey Roberts all about what these things are, why you would need them for your business, and where to get them without having to spend hours and hours making your own!!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing.
The Opt In Shop
All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/
Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger!
Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling!
Joining us today is the amazing Rosemary Watson and we are chatting about passive income and how to get started utilizing this additional form of income stream for your photography or online business!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing.
All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/
Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger!
Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling!
We've been leaving fun little snippets of convo at the back end of every episode since we started. However due to time constraints we aren't going to add them to future episodes. However...we wanted to say goodbye to our fun little friends with a compilation episode if you will.
Nothing business or photography related here...just some interesting eavedropping into our conversations. Have fun!
We will all face the question at some point in our growing businesses. Is a VA (virtual assistant) right for us? What kind of work can they do for us? Where in the world do we find one? And what (GASP) if we have to fire one?
We are chatting with Maria Carras all about this subject today and I for one got a TON of great info and suggestions about navigating the world of working with a virtual assistant!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing.
Everyone's talking about it...Movie Pass! Is it worth it? How does it work? Who would benefit from it? How in the world can their business model work?
We get into all of that in today's episode!
Enneagram? What the heck is that? Lauren Simmons is chatting with us today to talk all about what it is and why we as business owners should even want to know what it is!
Personality profiles and tests are popular for good reason. A lot of the time they are pretty spot on and help us to understand more about ourselves and the people we spend a lot of time with. We can improve relationships in all aspects of our lives if we take the time to understand some of the reasons behind why we do what we do, why we think the way we think and how we relate to others.
This can be especially powerful when you run your own business! Take a listen and then go take the free test online to get an idea of what your enneagram number is!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing.
All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/
Peek into the CW Shop for instant downloadable resources to help you grow your business or become a better blogger!
Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling!
Doing a same day edit of a wedding film ON a wedding day seems impossible. Guess what? It's not! Today on Focused Podcast we are chatting with Tyler & Ashley Herrinton on why they do same day edits on wedding days and exactly HOW they go through the process of getting them done. Even if you aren't a wedding filmmaker, you'll find this episode fascinating!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing.
What's it really like to have a podcast? How much work goes into it? How much does it cost? Do we make money? All of that and more on today's episode. We are opening up the curtain a bit and showing you a little of the behind the scenes. Some of what we share might surprise you!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing.
All episodes can be found on www.cinnamonwolfe.co
Want to know about the equipment we disucss in the show as well as know all of the systems/software and tools I use to run my business? Grab the free download!
Drones. Let's talk about them! And specifically if photographers should incorporate drones into their service on a wedding day. They do more than just take videos. You can take some really unique and different photos with a drone which can help make your client experience outstanding and differentiate you amongst other photographers.
Today we are talking with Justin Gibby from Gibby Visuals all about drones and where to get started. It may sound super techy but it's actually a really fun and helpful conversation and both Paul and I learned a TON from chatting with him!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing.
All episodes are located on my website at www.cinnamonwolfe.co
Don't forget to visit the shop for tons of helpful resources!!!
We are BACK!! We have officially moved across the country and have settled into our new home in the Seattle area. In today's episode Paul and I are discussing our move and all the things that went wrong but also share about the fun stuff that happened a long the way.
And you might also catch us singing some TSwift at the very end of the episode! (shhhhh)!
Thank you so much for your patience during this huge change in our lives. We have missed putting out episodes but we are so excited to finally be back for this thirds season of Focus(ed) Podcast!!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing.
Don't forget to check out the CW Shop for lots of resources to help you grow your business!
Find all episodes of Focus(ed) on our website at www.cinnamonwolfe.co and don't forget to share with a friend and leave us a rating in iTunes!! It helps others find the show!
It's here! It's here! The blog and content creation episode we've talked about on previous episodes is finally live!
We asked our listeners to write into @focusedpodcast on Instagram with what kind of business you have, where you are located and then also who your target market is so we could come up with some blog and content creation ideas for you!
We had a lot of great feedback and questions come in so we are going through them one by one today on the show and going through the ins and outs of why you should be blogging, the roadblocks people encounter when thinking about blogging and how to translate all of that into ideas for blog ideas and content ideas that will help drive traffic to your site and book prospective clients!
We also mention the Blog (Better) Bundle that Cinnamon has recently added to her shop which is a fabulous all inclusive resource for photographers and creatives looking to take their blog to the next level!
This is our LAST episode of the season and we will be BACK with all new episodes with some AMAZING new guests and content sometime in the early part of 2018!
Follow along with our move across the country on Instagram @cinnamonwolfe.co and @focusedpodcast!
Submitting your work for publication can be a total drag. You might go through your images and nothing is looking right, you feel like you always get rejected, you don't know what to do to make the whole process easier. Well, today we are talking about how to do just that!
Find all episodes of Focused Podcast on www.cinnamonwolfe.co
Check out the shop while you are there! www.cinnamonwolfe.co/shop
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owner who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing.
For a limited time, Shootproof is offering Focused listeners a 20% discount off their first month! Use code FOCUSED at sign up!
Have you ever wondered if your client experience actually matches your brand? What does that even mean? Today we are chatting with Amanda Shuman from Carrylove Designs all about how you can ensure that experience your clients receive matches your brand AND why that even matters.
Also, we dig in a little bit into the fact that client experience is NOT just about gifts!! Find out more in the episode!
Find all episodes on iTunes and don't forget to leave us a rating!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owner who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing.
For a limited time, Shootproof is offering Focused listeners a 20% discount off their first month! Use code FOCUSED at sign up!
Being an introvert, going to in person events can be pretty intimidating. They aren't scary, but draining and no one likes to feel drained. I know what its like to attend all sorts of different in person events as an introvert and today I'm sharing some of my best tips to make the process easier. Going to in person events is a fantastic way to network and make industry friends so it is an important part of being a small business owner!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owner who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing.
For a limited time, Shootproof is offering Focused listeners a 20% discount off their first month! Use code FOCUSED at sign up!
Switching things up a little bit with this episode and doing a Q&A episode with Cinnamon! Talking a bit about staying productive, Lightroom, SEO, camera equipment and all sort of other things in between.
Also! We will be taking a break during Thanksgiving week and will be back for our last few episodes of the season right after that. December 5th will be our last episode of the year and then we will be on a couple of months hiatus for the holidays and our move to Seattle.
Links mentioned in the show:
Cinnamon's ToolBox
Heirloom Bindery
Simply Rooted Surfaces
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owner who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing.
For a limited time, Shootproof is offering Focused listeners a 20% discount off their first month! Use code FOCUSED at sign up!
The family formal portion of a wedding day can be one of the most important times for you as a photographer to shine. By taking control during this time and ensuring the whole process runs smoothly you will take the pressure off of your clients and make what might be a very stressful time much easier on everyone involved. Its not easy though so today Paul and Cinnamon are sharing some important tips and tricks to taking control during the wedding day and making sure all of the important shots are taken care of and everyone leaves family formal time happy and ready to party!!
Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owner who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing.
For a limited time, Shootproof is offering Focused listeners a 20% discount off their first month! Use code FOCUSED at sign up!
Facebook Ads!! Everyone is talking about them and there is a lot of confusion and overwhelm when it comes to actually running them. But you know what? They work! And not enough photographers are taking advantage of everything facebook ads can help them with.
Today we are talking with Jessica Stansberry about why photographers should use facebook ads, why they shouldn't boost posts, how to think about running them and then how to even go about setting them up.
This is an episode FULL of good information and its one of our longest episodes yet because we cover so much good stuff. You might want to get out a pen and paper for this one friends!
Video to add facebook pixel to your site: www.jessicastansberry.com/facebook-pixel
Welcome to Focus(ed), a podcast for photographers and creatives looking to grow their business by staying focused. Blogging, marketing, photography tips and growth strategies for small business owners and photographers! Find all episodes at www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focusedpodcast
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Today on Focus(ed) Podcast we are chatting about what a destination wedding actually is. Its important to understand how to actually use this term in order to ensure you are in line with how potential clients might be using or searching this term as well.
All episodes of Focus(ed) podcast can be found at www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focusedpodcast
So you've got your photography business up and running and you are providing your clients with gorgeous photos that they can cherish for a lifetime. Have you ever considered adding video into the mix? You are kind of halfway there because you have most of the equipment and understand the basics so what would it really take for you to add video as a service you also provide to your clients?
Today we are chatting with Lin from Lin Pernille Photography about what it takes to run not just a photography business but also a photography and video business. What she has to say might surprise you and get the wheels turning about actually providing an additional service to your clients!!
All episodes of Focus(ed) podcast can be found at www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focusedpodcast
Hello and welcome to another episode of Focus(ed) Podcast, a photography, business and blogging podcast hosted by Paul & Cinnamon Wolfe.
Today we are chatting about PRICING at the beginning of your photography business, which can be SO incredibly hard to do!! Not only are you just starting out in your business but you are still learning your craft and wanting to get as much experience as possible. Charging a lot of money off the bat feels "wrong" for a lot of people and then they end up getting stuck in the race to the bottom.
Today, Cinnamon is going over some of the strategies she used at the beginning of her business and the lessons that she learned from them. We also talk about why knowing how much your business is costing you (cost of doing business) is super important when it comes to knowing how much you actually have to charge (not just how much feels right) in order to make a profit.
Link to the shop where Cinnamon includes a worksheet for CODB -->
www.cinnamonwolfe.co/shop
Also, for a limited time Shootproof is offering Focus(ed) listeners a 20% discount off of their first month! Use code FOCUSED at sign up!!
www.shootproof.com
Where do you belong in the photography world? So many of us start our journey's in the same way...wanting to learn and then taking pictures of everyone or everything we can get our hands on. But how do you figure out what is right for you? How do you narrow your focus in order to really do something that lights you on fire? Today we are chatting with Jana Bishop of Twigy Posts who has traveled this journey. She spent years being a photographer of things that didn't totally ignite her passion and her business in the way she wanted it too. When she finally found her place in styled stock photography, her business soared!!
Making transitions and pivots can be hard and not following the path that so many other go on can be scary, but Jana puts it all into perspective for us in today's episode!
Find Jana at www.twigyposts.com
Find all other episodes of Focus(ed) Podcast at www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focusedpodcast
Today we are chatting about tips and tricks for shooting and editing light and bright/airy images. It's no secret that this is a style that is very popular in the industry right now. Getting those lighter and brighter images can be a little tricky so Cinnamon is sharing some tips for shooting and then editing your images to achieve that lighter and brighter look.
All episodes of Focus(ed) Podcast can be found at www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focusedpodcast
For a limited time Shootproof is offering Focused listeners a 20% discount. Click here to sign up!
Today's episode is based on listener request! We love hearing from our listeners and what they'd love for us to talk about. Send us an email to hello@cinnamonwolfe.co for requests!
Shooting 40 weddings per year is no joke...its a LOT of work. When you are just starting out it may seem impossible to ever get to that point and knowing what goes into shooting that many weddings per year is important to know before you make it your goal.
Today we are talking with Brian and Katrina Bossany all about how they managed to get to the 40 weddings/year mark as well as how they manage their business to the point where they don't even feel like this number is a huge number of weddings to be shooting (<---they talk specifically about this in the episode!)
If you are interested in learning how to up your marketing and systems, this is the episode for you!
Find all episodes of Focus(ed) Podcast at www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focusedpodcast
Today on Focus(ed) Podcast, we are chatting all about podcasts. That may seem a little silly considering you are probably listening to this because you already love podcasts, but we wanted to share a bit more about why we love podcasts how they have helped us in our lives and business.
Feel free to share this show with anyone you know who doesn't know about podcasts or doesn't understand their appeal!!
We discuss the main reasons we think you should listen to podcasts as well as share some of our all time favorite shows plus we discuss a new podcast player we just discovered and really like!
Find all episodes at www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focusedpodcast
Also find a list with links to some of my favorite books and podcasts at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/booksandpodcasts
Shootproof is offering a 20% discount to Focus(ed) Listeners. Enter code FOCUSED at checkout!
Let's talk about private editing. Not only the question of IF you should outsource your editing as a photographer but also if you should OFFER editing to other photographers.
Its a growing area of small business with in the photography world and we are talking to Marissa Lynn from edit-source all about both of these things today on the show!
Marissa Lynn is a professional photo editor for some of the wedding industries top photographers and has recently taken her experience from the last 6 years as a private photo editor and now shares her systems with other men and women who want to start their own editing business. Marissa's main goal is to help others gain the confidence to really go for it, and live their dream lifestyle!
www.edit-source.com
www.cinnamonwolfe.com/focusedpodcast/048
Today is a continuation of last weeks episode talking all about Squarespace! In this episode I dive a little bit deeper into some of the specific things you can do on you Squarespace template to jazz it up and add some customization without going too much into the coding aspect.
Find all episodes of Focus(ed) Podcast at www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focusedpodcast
Figuring out who you are as a photographer sounds like it would be easy, but in our hyper connected world, its so much harder than you'd think.
Staying true to who you are as a person, the art you want to produce and the needs of the clients can be a lot of plates to spin. Today we are talking to Jessica OH all about figuring out who you are, how to balance that with the needs of your clients and how you can stop being influenced by others in the industry!
Find Jessica and connect with her: Website | Instagram
Today you just have me, Cinnamon on the show talking all about Squarespace and why after 5 years, I still think it is an excellent platform for creative small business owners. I am discussing the top reasons WHY I think Squarespace is a great choice for you when starting your business!
Next week we will go a little deeper and talk about going beyond the template and some of the customizations you can do to your site!
Also, I will be speaking at The Reset Conference next April in Indianapolis! Will I see you there? Sign up at http://theresetconference.com/ and use my name at sign up!!
Marketing, Small Business, Photography, Websites, Squarespace
Today we are talking with Kat Schmoyer of Dear Sweetheart Events and Creative at Heart. Kat knows a LOT about building a business while also working a full time job and has tons of wisdom to share about continuing to move forward despite feelings of discouragement and exhaustion that WILL happen as a result.
She shares how evaluating your goals, staying off of social media for periods of time and leaning on friends for encouragement and accountability can be huge. She also discusses if leaving the 9-5 is actually the right move and if it is, when is the right time.
Find Kat at www.katschmoyer.com
More episodes at www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focusedpodcast
Today Paul and I are sharing some tips on staying motivated when you are feeling discouraged.
Feeling discouraged is par for the course when it comes to running your own business. It will happen to everyone! Figuring out ways to move past the frustration and discouragement is an integral part of running your own business and Paul and I are both sharing about what works best for us in hopes you can pick up on some strategies for when you are feeling like the boulder of running a business is getting too hard to push!!
This episode is sponsored by The Supply Closet! www.cinnamonwolfe.co/supplycloset
Bookkeeping & Taxes. Ugh. The bane of most small business owners existence. We've got Amy Northard here today to help us understand the most important things we need to be aware of (especially at the beginning of our businesses) and how we can set ourselves up for success when it comes to tax time. This is a must listen episode for all small business owners!!
This episode is sponsored by The Supply Closet! Get one month free at sign up using code FOCUSED. www.cinnamonwolfe.co/thesupplycloset
Let's face it, Instagram Stories is looking like the wave of the future when it comes to social media sharing for small business owners. People are there and interested in what you have to say. With the changes to the algorithm and the introduction of stories, the way people use Instagram has changed, but a lot of small business owners are still putting all their time and effort into their feed instead of stories.
Today Paul and I are chatting about how you can utilize IG stories to boost your brand speak to your ideal clients. We have had great success with Insta-stories and think you can too by putting some more thought and energy into connecting with potential clients in this way!
This episode is sponsored by The Supply Closet! Get one month free by using code FOCUSED at sign up! www.cinnamonwolfe.co/supplycloset
We made a few changes to our podcast feed so it might look a little different in your podcast player. No worries, just mark the episodes that you've already heard as played and you also might need to unsubscribe.
Does the term OCF make you break out into a nervous sweat? Photography can be a LOT to learn in the beginning and adding artificial light can seem totally overwhelming to add into the mix, so today we are chatting with Luke & Ashley all about how to think about OCF so that you can up your game, stand out from the crowd and confidently handle any situation that might come at you!! This is a good one friends!
Today Paul and I are chatting all about the numbers that do and don't matter in your business. So many times we as creative business owners get caught up in the numbers game but we end up focusing on the WRONG numbers instead of the ones that will help us move forward.
This episode is sponsored by The Supply Closet. www.cinnamonwolfe.co/supplycloset
Ohhh this is a good one friends! If you have pretty much any question about Masterminds, Nevica Vasquez is going to break it down for you. We talk all about what a mastermind group actually is, what happens during the meetings, how you can either join one or start one as well as TONS of other great info. This is seriously one of my favorite episodes to date!!
Instagram.
Everyones favorite social media platform right now. But changes are coming and a lot of the changes that have been happening on Instagram are affecting how people are using the platform.
Today we are talking about how you should be thinking about your Instagram strategy as the platform changes.
Networking is one of those words that can either totally energize you or make you shake a bit in your boots. Either way, its a word that means lots of different things to lots of different people and for some people it can mean having to walk into a room full of strangers and somehow convince them to all fall in love with you and either buy from you or send all of their friends from you. It doesn't have to be like that and today we are chatting with Anesha Collins from Unashamed Imaging all about how to make networking work for you!
Oh boy! 2nd shooting. You wouldn't think this is a controversial subject, but sometimes it can cause a stir. People have very strong opinions about 2nd shooting and how you should approach it. In today's episode I'm sharing about how I got started 2nd shooting and my first wedding (even though I had never 2nd shot before).
We also go through looking for primary shooters and all of the benefits that go along with focusing on 2nd shooting for your business!
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Today Paul and I are chatting with Dannie Lynn Fountain who is a marketing strategist for creative entrepreneurs. She breaks down what integrated marketing is, why its important for us as small business owners to care about and how we can implement integrated strategies into our own businesses!
We are BACK!! After our month and a half hiatus for the summer, Paul and I are back with more episodes of Focus(ed) Podcast. We are kicking it off with a discussion about what it means to take yourself seriously as a business owner and how that plays out with your interactions with your clients, your pricing and all sorts of other stuff! Thanks for sticking with us...lots more awesome stuff to come!!!
Today we are sharing some updates about what will be happening with the show in the next few months as well as sharing some important mistakes we've made and how we dealt with them! Short episode and Guinness makes a funny appearance.
You wouldn't think this but you spend more time behind your computer when running a photography business than you do behind the camera. These are the five websites I tend to be on every single work day and why I'm on them!
Do you run a small creative business (or you are thinking about starting one) and you also have kids under the age of 5? This is the episode for you! Jill goes over the different challenges and benefits of running your own business while also running a family and strategies to help you stay on track and remain effective even when you have small kids who also need a lot of your time. This is a great episode for anyone feeling the overwhelm of trying to do "it all!"
Last week we talked about the first 5 ways we stay more productive working from home and today we finish up the full 10 with 5 additional ways to stay super productive while you are working from your home!
Today I'm (Cinnamon) chatting with Mallika from Mikifoto + Co about brand photography, how to find brand photographers, how to make sure they are asking you the right questions and how to balance creative control if you are a photographer as well!
Working from home and staying productive and on point with your deliverables can be a challenge! Today Paul and I are chatting about 5 out of 10 ways we have found that when implemented, keep us working and productive with less distractions!! This is part 1 of a 2 part episode...the next five will be talked about next week!
We are chatting today with Daniel Grove from Daniel Grove Photography all about the basics of getting started with your photography business. We talk about your mindset, the four basic spreadsheets you need and exactly what equipment you should be investing in. If you are about to dive into starting your own photography business, you won't want to miss this episode!
Chatting all about what it's like to be an introvert and run your own photography or creative business. We talk a little bit about misconceptions around the word introvert and some of the struggles introverts might have when running their own business as well as how to overcome them!!
Today we are talking allllll about the process of changing your business name. KC England from KC England Photography recently went through this transition. We talk about why she wanted to change her business name, the first things she did immediately and then the various steps that went into changing over everything fully. If you are thinking about changing your business name, this is one you won't want to miss!!
Today we are chatting all about the top 5 tools for new photographers to invest in when they are looking to start and grow their photography business. We go over each tool in detail and WHY it is a good investment for a photographer when it comes to their business.
Today we are chatting with Brianne Dosier from Brightly & Co about why you may need more than just a headshot for your photography or creative small business. Showcasing your brand through photography is a fantastic way to elevate and communicate what you are all about as a business owner!
In today's episode Paul and I are discussing if you are a business or a hobby. The distinction is not always clear and we break down the differences between the two as well as go into what the IRS says which, let's face it, is the most important thing to consider. There are 9 questions to ask yourself to make the determination and we go through each one! It's not as nerdy as it sounds I promise!
Paul and I are chatting today with Randy & Ashley all about tips and strategies for getting your work published on various blogs. We talk about why you would even want to get published, how you can set yourself up for success before hand and tips and strategies to make the whole process a ton easier. If you are interested the slightest bit in getting your work published, you won't want to miss this one!
Today Paul and I are recapping our time in Rome, CA at the Winshape Retreat Center for CONNECT Retreat. This retreat is hosted by Zach and Jody Grey and is for married couples who are in business together. Paul and I share about your experiences and what we learned during our 2nd time at CONNECT!
Today we are chatting with Elizabeth Henson all about networking. Why it's important, what it can do for your business and most importantly, what are some things we can implement TODAY in our businesses when it comes to networking!
Bodies and lenses, lenses and bodies. So much gear to think about and consider when you start a photography business!! I've had my fair share of gear throughout the past four years of being in business and have learned a lot about what you need, what you don't need, my favorites and when you should be actually buying new gear and when its really just frivolous.
BRAND. Its such a buzzword right now. Everyone's talking about branding and re-branding and having an authentic brand and on and on and on....What does it all mean? How do we as small business owners think about our own brands and how to create them? When is the right time to think about branding your business and how can we build brands that are authentic but also flexible to grow with us as our businesses grow?
Today Paul and I are chatting with Samantha Mabe from Lemon & the Sea and we are tackling all the hard questions!
Paul & Cinnamon pick up where they left off in the last episode. This episode is focused more on our time in California where Cinnamon started her photography business and then how they moved their business across the country and grew and then started cinnamonwolfe(dot)co!
On today's episode we are chatting with Eric & Jamie Gay of Eric & Jamie Photography based in Birmingham Alabama. They are masters at incorporating their personality into their business so we dig into how they do that and their thoughts on what others can do as well. They also talk a bit about their "cue the confetti" videos they do with most of their clients!
In today's episode Paul and I are talking all about our history and we met! We go way back and talk about Cinnamons time in corporate america and Paul's start in the Army. Stay tuned for next week as we go through the rest!
How do you handle those intentional or unintentional transitions in your business? We are talking today with Courtney Slazinik of Click it up a Notch about handling major transitions in your business
Is blogging essential for photographers? Today we are chatting with Alex Peterson from Idalia Photography about how blogging has impacted her business and why she feels blogging is essential for all photographers!
Who are you as a business owner? How do you stay focused when there is so much going on around you? Does who you are as a person and what you believe in affect how you run your business? We tackle all of these questions today with Kristy & Vic!
Today we are chatting with Mekina Saylor from Mekina Saylor Photography. We are talking all about how to use 2nd shooting as a way to grow your business. From serving the primary photographer and the couple as well as how to approach the day and what to expect from the main photographer. Hear how Mekina's own business has been greatly affected by her time spent 2nd shooting.
This week is a little out of the norm for us on the podcast but we think you are really going to enjoy it! We spent the entire weekend at IGNITE workshop in the Poconos. 6 speakers and almost 30 workshop attendees learning all about various aspects of running a photography business. We talk with the speakers and ask some of the attendees their biggest takeaways!
We are chatting with Meredith Ryncarz from The Restart Specialist on strategies and tactics for moving your photography or creative business across the country. She's moved her business so many times and has stayed profitable and booked!
Popping in quickly to give you a few updates and share some information about the show!
Kinsey (host of She Creates Business, a podcast for wedding pros) takes us through starting a podcast, what podcasting can do for your business and how to become a podcast guest!
Today on Focused Podcast we are talking with Amy Rizzuto of Amy Rizzuto Photography. Amy is based out of New Jersey and has a thriving wedding photography business. She realized the importance of client experience early on in her business and has taken a lot of steps to ensure her clients are always receiving the very best from her.
In this episode we go over how she got started in the business, some of her her earliest struggles and then we deep dive into some of the steps she utilizes in her client experience and the results she has had because of how she decides to approach client experience. It's a really great episode and I think you are going to enjoy it!
Today we are chatting with Lauren Simmons on how she decided to outsource in her business and what it has done to help her grow and spend time with her family!
Today we are chatting with Jen Larsen of Jennifer Larsen Photography about transitioning to full time wedding photography...the steps you should take and considerations you should make before making the leap!
In this episode, we talk about why we started this podcast, and what we hope it will accomplish in the future!