Senior model teams can be one of the most powerful marketing tools for a senior photographer — when they’re built intentionally.

In this episode of The Seniorologie Podcast, Leslie breaks down what senior model teams are really meant to do for your business and how to build one that drives bookings, referrals, and brand awareness — not just pretty content.

With 15 years of experience running senior model teams (starting with the Class of 2012 and currently recruiting her 16th team), Leslie shares what’s changed, what she’s learned the hard way, and how senior teams should function in today’s marketing landscape.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why senior model teams are not about “models” — and what they actually are
The difference between social media influence and real-world referrals
Why your team should be made up of ideal clients, not the “most popular” seniors
How expectations (or lack of them) can make or break your team
What Leslie would do differently if she were starting her first team today
How to think of your team as a referral engine, content creation resource, and marketing strategy

This episode is perfect for senior photographers who:

Want to start a senior model team but feel overwhelmed
Have a team but aren’t seeing real results
Want to book more seniors without relying solely on Instagram

Listen to Episode 174

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