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
176: Here’s What Separates Photographers Who Rise to The TOP From Photographers Who Plateau
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If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right, but you're still not seeing the growth you expected—this episode is going to shift everything. In today’s episode, I’m unpacking the real reason some photographers continue to grow year after year while others plateau.
Spoiler alert: it’s not talent, effort, or even how much you want it.
I’m sharing what I’ve observed after years of coaching photographers and building my own business—and the truth might surprise you. If you’re someone who wants to raise your prices, attract better clients, and build a thriving business without sacrificing your life, this episode is for you.
In this Episode:
- Why working harder isn’t the answer to breaking through your current level
- The hidden ceiling that comes from building your business alone
- The three growth accelerators that actually move the needle
Find It Quickly:
- 2:23 - Why Some Photographers Stall
- 3:40 - Stop Building in Isolation
- 5:30 - Perspective Changes Everything
- 6:22 - Sequencing Your Investments
- 7:45 - Accountability to Break Blocks
- 9:11 - Momentum From the Right Room
Mentioned in this Episode:
- DM for Rise Collective information: instagram.com/joyymichelle
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