Called to Both - Balancing Motherhood and Business for Photographers
Called To Both® is the podcast for ambitious photographers and creative small business owners wanting better clients & diversified revenue, while also building a life you love! Finally, a fresh perspective on business and marketing from a mom who works less than 20 hours per week!
On this podcast Joy Michelle talks about what it takes to pursue both Motherhood and entrepreneurship, balance these two worlds, and provide you with tools and lessons to help you thrive in both areas of life. While learning about business is so valuable—where is the business advice for women doing BOTH? At Called to Both, we truly don’t believe you have to choose between these two worlds tugging at your heart.
You can be Called to Both. Called to Both Podcast will leave you feeling refreshed and inspired with new episodes each week, walking away with tangible yet simple steps to make your business and life work for you.
Photographers, if you feel Called To Both you’re in the right place. Join us each week as we discuss time management, affiliate marketing, business strategy, marketing tips, and work life balance as if you were chatting one-on-one with your business coach.
You can find show notes, links, and resources mentioned in each episode at https://calledtoboth.com
Connect with Joy over on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/joyymichelle/.
Called to Both - Balancing Motherhood and Business for Photographers
160: The 3 Revenue Streams Every Creative Should Have in 2026 (Beyond Your Core Offer)
What if the only way you were making money in your business was about to shift and you didn’t have to say yes to one more client to do it? As a service provider I got comfortable: one offer, bookings flowing, dream clients, but I also knew there was a cap. If I didn’t add something, I was stuck trading time for money forever.
So I took action. And you can too. In today's episode, I'm sharing 3 revenue streams that every creative should have in their business! Plus, you'll hear a bonus revenue stream that I've included in my own business.
In this Episode:
- How affiliate income can plug into your existing content and audience for a quick and real boost.
- Why digital products are still a win, how to start small, and how they scale without you being in every session.
- Mentorship/consulting: how you bring your expertise forward, test it gently, and build something new without abandoning your core service.
Find It Quickly:
00:45 - Understanding the Need for Diversification
01:43 - Creating Predictable Income in Seasonal Work
03:17 - Personal Journey and Goals
05:14 - Revenue Stream 1: Affiliate Income
08:20 - Revenue Stream 2: Digital Products
14:48 - Revenue Stream 3: Mentorship and Consulting
17:04 - Bonus Revenue Stream: Paid Partnerships
21:19 - Podcast Recommendation
Mentioned in this Episode:
Episode 78: Stepping into the World of Selling Digital Products: Getting Started
Episode 133: Affiliate Marketing for Photographers: Where to Start and What to Promote
Episode 134: The Biggest Mistakes Creatives Make with Affiliate Marketing (and Fixes!)
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