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Photographer CEO
Hosted by Kelli Connor · ENGLISH
Direct, actionable strategies to shift from overwhelmed photographer to confident CEO. Host Kelli Marie drops the real talk on running a profitable photography business - no fluff, just results. For photographers ready to level up their business game and make serious money doing what they love.
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Why Every Photographer Needs Contracts Now! | Ep 15
May 23, 202500:10:23Tap to summarizePROTECT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS WITH IRONCLAD CONTRACTSRunning a successful photography business means setting clear boundaries. In this video, I share how using contracts transformed my boudoir photography business and why they're essential for EVERY photographer - regardless of your specialty.→ Discover why multi-million dollar photographers disagree about contracts→ Learn which critical clauses have saved my business repeatedly→ Find out how contracts establish professional credibility with clients→ Get actionable tips on handling difficult client situations🔍 GRAB MY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRACT TEMPLATES: https://www.kelliconnor.com/full-studio-bundleABOUT YOUR HOST:Learn how to work smarter, charge what you're worth, and build a photography business that lets you thrive. Kelli Marie is a photography business mentor who built a multi-six-figure studio through proven systems and no-nonsense strategies. Each week on Photographer CEO, get actionable advice on sales, marketing, client experience, and scaling your photography business. No fluff - just real talk from someone who's been in the trenches for over a decade.CONNECT WITH KELLI:Website: https://www.kelliconnor.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kelliconnorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boudoir_Kelli#PhotographerCEO #PhotographyBusiness #PhotoBizTips #PhotographyContracts #PhotographyBusiness #BoudoirPhotography #ClientBoundaries #PhotographerTips #BusinessAdvice #PhotographyLegal #SmallBusinessTips #PhotographyEducation #CreativeBusiness
Transcribe →How I Overcame Extreme Burnout Without Quitting My Photography Business | Ep 14
May 15, 202500:12:53Tap to summarize🔥 BURNOUT RECOVERY: How I went from constant exhaustion to enjoying my photography business again while growing profitsMy burnout was so bad I couldn't even enjoy a 3-week vacation in Greece. I was constantly irritable, exhausted, and my mind was always racing about work—even during "time off." If you're feeling the same way, this video reveals exactly how I rebuilt my business routine to eliminate burnout for good.→ Discover the specific phone settings that stop work from invading your personal time→ Learn how "CEO Fridays" transformed my mental health while growing my business→ Understand why vacations were making me MORE stressed (and how I fixed it)→ See how reading replaced my social media addiction and healed my nervous systemThis isn't just about feeling better—it's about creating a sustainable business that doesn't require you to sacrifice your wellbeing. When I implemented these changes, my client experience actually improved because I came to sessions refreshed and creative instead of depleted.🔍 CHAPTERS:00:00 Why burnout is destroying photographer businesses01:00 The vacation that showed me I had a serious problem03:00 Setting boundaries with clients and yourself05:00 Creating "CEO Fridays" for personal restoration07:00 Breaking the "always accessible" business myth09:00 Why your business won't collapse if you take time off11:00 Finding non-work hobbies that heal your brainABOUT YOUR HOST:Learn how to work smarter, charge what you're worth, and build a photography business that lets you thrive. Kelli Marie is a photography business mentor who built a multi-six-figure studio through proven systems and no-nonsense strategies. Each week on Photographer CEO, get actionable advice on sales, marketing, client experience, and scaling your photography business. No fluff - just real talk from someone who's been in the trenches for over a decade.CONNECT WITH KELLI:Website: https://www.kelliconnor.comFacebook Group: / kelliconnor Instagram: / boudoir_kelli
Transcribe →Build a 90-Day Marketing Calendar to End Panic Marketing Forever | Ep 13
Mar 16, 202500:07:09Tap to summarizeWatch this episode from my paid marketer program where I reveal how to create a 90-day marketing calendar that eliminates panic marketing forever. If you're tired of scrambling for clients or feeling overwhelmed by marketing, this framework will give you a clear path forward.→ Discover how to turn one booking into multiple clients through strategic referral programs→ Learn why pushing for last-minute mini session bookings can dramatically increase revenue→ Understand why consistent marketing systems outperform one-off campaigns→ See real examples of how I turned 4 bookings into 11 with last-minute marketing🎥 Chapters:00:00 Introduction to 90-Day Marketing Calendar00:30 The Power of Referral Programs01:00 Mini Sessions Strategy Insights02:00 Creating Your Personalized Calendar03:00 Last-Minute Booking Success Story05:00 Changing Your Marketing Mindset06:00 Why Most Photographers Fail at MarketingWant to learn my complete system for creating predictable marketing strategies that bring in clients month after month? Check out my full marketer program: https://www.kelliconnor.com/marketerABOUT YOUR HOST:Learn how to work smarter, charge what you're worth, and build a photography business that lets you thrive. Kelli Marie is a photography business mentor who built a multi-six-figure studio through proven systems and no-nonsense strategies. Each week on Photographer CEO, get actionable advice on sales, marketing, client experience, and scaling your photography business. No fluff - just real talk from someone who's been in the trenches for over a decade.CONNECT WITH KELLI:Website: https://www.kelliconnor.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kelliconnorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boudoir_Kelli
Transcribe →3 Marketing Pillars That Made My Photography Business EXPLODE! | Ep 12
Mar 5, 202500:04:43Tap to summarizeWatch this clip from my paid marketer program where I reveal the three core pillars every successful promotion needs. This framework completely transformed how I approach marketing in my photography business and will help you get consistent results from your promotions.→ Learn why people rarely book on the first exposure→ Understand how to guide your audience from awareness to action→ Discover the four phases of a high-converting promotional plan→ See why creating demand before launching is crucialWant to learn my complete system for creating marketing that consistently brings in clients? Check out my full marketer program: https://www.kelliconnor.com/marketerABOUT YOUR HOST:Learn how to work smarter, charge what you're worth, and build a photography business that lets you thrive. Kelli Marie is a photography business mentor who built a multi-six-figure studio through proven systems and no-nonsense strategies. Each week on Photographer CEO, get actionable advice on sales, marketing, client experience, and scaling your photography business. No fluff - just real talk from someone who's been in the trenches for over a decade.CONNECT WITH KELLI:Website: https://www.kelliconnor.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kelliconnorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boudoir_Kelli
Transcribe →How I Made $2000 From Last Minute Photography Bookings! | Ep 11
Feb 24, 202500:04:56Tap to summarizeWatch this clip from my paid marketer program, where I reveal exactly how to turn last-minute openings into profitable bookings. Many photographers stop promoting too soon, but the truth is, a huge number of clients book within 24-48 hours before the event—or even on the same day! Learn how to make those final hours count.→ The #1 mistake photographers make that costs them last-minute bookings→ Why you should never stop marketing, even on the day of the event→ The real reasons clients wait until the last minute to book→ Simple ways to create urgency and scarcity in your marketing→ Easy copy-paste strategies to fill your spots fastWant to learn my complete system for creating marketing that consistently brings in clients? Check out my full marketer program: https://www.kelliconnor.com/marketerABOUT YOUR HOST:Learn how to work smarter, charge what you're worth, and build a photography business that lets you thrive. Kelli Marie is a photography business mentor who built a multi-six-figure studio through proven systems and no-nonsense strategies. Each week on Photographer CEO, get actionable advice on sales, marketing, client experience, and scaling your photography business. No fluff - just real talk from someone who's been in the trenches for over a decade.CONNECT WITH KELLI:Website: https://www.kelliconnor.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kelliconnorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boudoir_Kelli
Transcribe →Simple Trick to Make Your Photography Offers Sell Out Fast | Ep 10
Feb 23, 202500:03:36Tap to summarizeWatch this clip from my paid marketer program where I reveal exactly how to transform basic "book a mini session" offers into irresistible packages that get clients reaching for their credit cards. Learn the key elements every offer needs to succeed.→ The #1 mistake photographers make with their offers→ How to make your mini sessions sound exclusive and premium→ Real example: Valentine's Day mini session transformation→ Simple tricks to add perceived value to any offer→ The exact words to use to make your offers irresistibleWant to learn my complete system for creating marketing that consistently brings in clients? Check out my full marketer program: https://www.kelliconnor.com/marketerABOUT YOUR HOST:Learn how to work smarter, charge what you're worth, and build a photography business that lets you thrive. Kelli Marie is a photography business mentor who built a multi-six-figure studio through proven systems and no-nonsense strategies. Each week on Photographer CEO, get actionable advice on sales, marketing, client experience, and scaling your photography business. No fluff - just real talk from someone who's been in the trenches for over a decade.CONNECT WITH KELLI:Website: https://www.kelliconnor.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kelliconnorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boudoir_Kelli#PhotographerCEO #PhotographyBusiness #PhotoBizTips #PhotographyBusiness #MarketingTips #MiniSessions #PhotoBiz #PhotographyMarketing #BusinessTips #Photography #MarketingStrategy #PhotoPreneur #BusinessGrowth
Transcribe →This Simple Money Mindset Shift Made Me $8000 in 24 Hours | Ep 9
Jan 9, 202500:10:59Tap to summarizeReal talk: The other day I hit rock bottom. Then I manifested $8K. No BS, no sugar coating - just the exact money mindset shifts and affirmations that turned everything around. Perfect for photographers and creative entrepreneurs ready to transform their money story. → Why I almost burned it all down and moved out of the country → The money affirmation that changed everything → How to talk yourself out of a money meltdown → The simple mindset shift that opened up cash flow → Why the universe might be blocking your money (and how to fix it) 🎥 Chapters: 00:00 From Money Meltdown to $8K Manifested 01:00 My Top Money Mindset Affirmations 02:00 The River Theory of Money Flow 05:00 How to Respect Your Money Energy 07:00 Simple Ways to Celebrate Money Wins Ready to transform your money mindset? The Hive membership is open now! Join us for daily money manifestation support, monthly challenges, and coaching calls: https://www.kelliconnor.com/hive ABOUT YOUR HOST: Learn how to work smarter, charge what you're worth, and build a photography business that lets you thrive. Kelli Marie is a photography business mentor who built a multi-six-figure studio through proven systems and no-nonsense strategies. Each week on Photographer CEO, get actionable advice on sales, marketing, client experience, and scaling your photography business. No fluff - just real talk from someone who's been in the trenches for over a decade. CONNECT WITH KELLI: Website: https://www.kelliconnor.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kelliconnor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boudoir_Kelli
Transcribe →Why Some Photographers Stay Poor (The Truth About Money) | Ep 8
Jan 4, 202500:09:06Tap to summarizeFrom Broke To Booked: My $800K Money Mindset Your money mindset shapes your bank account more than your skills. In this raw, unfiltered episode from Inside The Hive, learn the exact manifestation practices that helped me buy my Aruba house 3.5 years ahead of schedule. Plus, discover how to break free from limiting money beliefs that hold your photography business back. → Join The Hive membership before enrollment closes: https://www.kelliconnor.com/hiveGet instant access to monthly money-making challenges, group coaching calls, and a drama-free space to grow your photography business CHAPTERS: 00:00 How Energy Affects Your Money Flow 01:00 Past Life Money Blocks Revealed 02:00 Manifesting My Dream Home Fast 03:00 Feed Your Brain Money Mindset 04:00 Breaking Free From Limiting Beliefs 05:00 Shift Your Money Stories Now 06:00 Past Life Reading Changed Everything 07:00 Early Money Mindset Journey 08:00 Create New Money Memories ABOUT YOUR HOST: Learn how to work smarter, charge what you're worth, and build a photography business that lets you thrive. Kelli Marie is a photography business mentor who built a multi-six-figure studio through proven systems and no-nonsense strategies. Each week on Photographer CEO, get actionable advice on sales, marketing, client experience, and scaling your photography business. No fluff - just real talk from someone who's been in the trenches for over a decade. CONNECT WITH KELLI: Website: https://www.kelliconnor.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kelliconnor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boudoir_Kelli
Transcribe →A Photographer's Guide to Money Manifestation (That Works) | Ep 7
Dec 19, 202400:08:10Tap to summarizeGet ready for some straight-up honesty about money manifestation for photographers. No fluff, no BS - just real strategies that helped me manifest $5K in 24 hours by shifting my money mindset. If you're ready to change your money story and attract more abundance into your business, this episode is your wake-up call. Your money mindset makes or breaks your success as a photographer. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact manifestation techniques that helped me attract $5K in just 24 hours - and how you can do it too. We're talking about setting boundaries, protecting your energy, and reprogramming those limiting beliefs that are keeping you stuck. Perfect for photographers and creative entrepreneurs who are ready to level up their money game. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Why Your Money Mindset Matters 01:00 How I Manifested $5K in 24 Hours 02:00 The Power of Your Thoughts and Words 03:00 Setting Boundaries to Protect Your Energy 05:00 Real Talk About Money Manifestation 07:00 Creating Strong Money Boundaries BOUT YOUR HOST: Learn how to work smarter, charge what you're worth, and build a photography business that lets you thrive. Kelli Marie is a photography business mentor who built a multi-six-figure studio through proven systems and no-nonsense strategies. Each week on Photographer CEO, get actionable advice on sales, marketing, client experience, and scaling your photography business. No fluff - just real talk from someone who's been in the trenches for over a decade. CONNECT WITH KELLI: Website: https://www.kelliconnor.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kelliconnor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boudoir_Kelli Join the Hive: https://www.kelliconnor.com/hive
Transcribe →900K Studio Owner Reveals NATURAL Photo Editing Secrets! - Ep 6
Dec 11, 202400:07:58Tap to summarizeReady to stop wasting time with trendy presets and learn the clean, professional editing style that consistently books high-end clients? After 15 years and thousands of satisfied clients, I'm sharing my simple 5-minute editing process that enhances natural beauty without looking overdone. As a photographer booking 150-250 clients annually, I've learned what editing style actually sells. Most clients want to look like themselves on their best day - not an over-filtered, unrecognizable version. In this video, I break down why clean editing is crucial for sales and share my proven process for natural, flattering retouching that stands the test of time. → Want to learn how I pose clients to create galleries that consistently sell for $3,000-6,000+? Check out my new posing program here: https://www.kelliconnor.com/artist VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:00 Why Clean Photo Editing Matters For Sales 01:00 The Problem With Over-Editing Photos 03:00 Get Perfect Exposure In Camera First 05:00 Simple 5-Minute Editing Process 07:00 Using Kelvin White Balance Tips ABOUT YOUR HOST: Learn how to work smarter, charge what you're worth, and build a photography business that lets you thrive. Kelli Marie is a photography business mentor who built a multi-six-figure studio through proven systems and no-nonsense strategies. Each week on Photographer CEO, get actionable advice on sales, marketing, client experience, and scaling your photography business. No fluff - just real talk from someone who's been in the trenches for over a decade. CONNECT WITH KELLI: Website: https://www.kelliconnor.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kelliconnor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boudoir_Kelli
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