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Are you a pet photographer hoping to start or grow your business so that you can finally live the life of YOUR design? Welcome to your one-stop-shop for practical tips, actionable strategies, detailed case studies, interviews with industry leaders, and everything else you need to start making money in pet photography. - Your host is Nicole Begley, a zoological animal trainer turned pet photographer. Nicole has been running a successful pet photography business since 2010 and is also the founder of Hair of the Dog Academy where she has helped people just like you build profitable pet photography businesses all around the world. - In this show, you will learn about photographing animals, starting your pet photography business, working with clients, pricing your photography, selling your photographic art, marketing your photography business, and creating an incredible client experience.
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Rock your Financial Goals with Heather Lahtinen from 2023-11-14T01:00
217 - I’m going to take a stab in the dark at something. I’m guessing you’re pretty stoked when you hit a big revenue goal in your pet photography business.
Who wouldn’t be, rig...
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The Secret to Building Value for your Photography from 2023-10-17T01:00
213 - Do you know what some of my favorite moments are?
When my clients cry.
I realize that makes me sound cold-hearted — but they’re crying because they’re so happy!
How Fear is Holding You Back with Heather Lahtinen from 2023-10-10T01:00
212 - To fear is human.
Heather Lahtinen fears snakes (and I am never going to stop reminding her).
For me, it's tech. I fear learning new tech and it has kept me from mov...
The Coaching Journals - Part 6 of 6 from 2023-10-03T01:00
211 - I can't believe we are at the end of this journey.
Has it been six months of The Coaching Journals already? Good grief, where has the year gone?
For the la...
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Photography Memberships with Annemie Tonken from 2023-09-12T01:00
209 - Annemie Tonken had to take a break once and get back to business. Guys, we're talking about a "major surgery and three months on crutches" kind of break.
That&...
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Coaching Journals Part 5 from 2023-09-05T01:00
208 - What is stopping you from reaching your goals? What are your thoughts behind "I can't"?
You know, those thoughts that can paralyze you into inaction -- not onl...
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Soul Aligned Marketing with Lucy Baum from 2023-08-29T01:00
207 - The idea of work-life balance is a myth.
We don't ever really balance the many facets of our lives: our businesses, our families, our health, our free time, etc. We...
Authentic Social Media with Deb Laflamme from 2023-08-22T01:00
206 - Commitment is a four-letter word to some people I know.
And when we talk about social media and the commitment it takes to keep your feeds updated and interesting, they unle...
Coaching Journals Part 4 from 2023-08-15T01:00
205 - Let's talk inquiries this week.
How are you getting them? Where are they coming from? How many become paying clients?
It is so incredibly important that ...
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Should Photographers Request Tips with Heather Lahtinen from 2023-07-25T01:00
202 - To ask for tips or not to ask for tips?
That is not the question. Of course it isn't. It's never that obvious with Heather Lahtinen.
Do you ...
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Coaching Journals Part 3 from 2023-07-18T01:00
201 - Are you taking action every day?
There's so much happening in The Coaching Journals with our friend Heather Lahtinen this month. We're on Month 3 of our chance...
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7 Lessons from 200 Episodes from 2023-07-11T01:00
200 - If you've been reading these emails or listening to the Hair of the Dog podcast for a while, you know there are two things that I look for every day:
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Not Everyone Needs a 10K Sale from 2023-06-27T01:00
198 - Have you ever cruised through the Hair of the Dog community on your Circle app and thought, "How are all these *&^%!es getting $10K sales and I'm not"?
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The Gap and Gain with Heather Lahtinen from 2023-06-20T01:00
197 - Heather Lahtinen is not fearless.
I know, right? It's hard to believe. However, earlier this month, while we converged in Charlotte, North Carolina, with five pet phot...
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Are DSLRs Dead with Robby from YM Camera from 2023-06-06T01:00
195 - DSLRs are dead. Long live the DSLR!
Are DSLRs dead? If you ask Robby Yankush, of YM Camera in Youngstown, Ohio, you're going to hear t...
Serving the LBGTQ+ Community with Lisa Peterson from 2023-05-23T01:00
193 - Pride Month is coming up. For the entire month of June, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates the freedom to be themselves.
You might be tempted to post an image on Instagram ...
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The Coaching Journals pt. 1 from 2023-05-16T01:00
192 - Welcome to the Coaching Journals!
Today, we're launching a new podcast series in which we're airing coaching calls between Heather Lahtinen and two members of th...
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Take Back Your Time with Sara Monika from 2023-04-25T01:00
189 - It's time for a reality check.
Yes, you can do it all but do you have to?
No! Guys, my life changed the day I figured out all the things in my business that I di...
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Shelley Paulson from 2023-04-18T01:00
188 - Do you feel like you're just faking it sometimes?
When you think to yourself "I am not good enough" or "I'll never be as good as Blabla," you ar...
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3 Strategies for Smoother Sales with Karinda Kinsler from 2023-04-11T01:00
Like Nicole, Karinda Kinsler's soul dies a little whenever a client doesn't order artwork.
Since we know how defeating that feels, today's podcast is here to help ...
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What's New in Commercial Pet Photography with J.Nichole Smith from 2023-04-04T01:00
186 - If you're a regular listener to this podcast, you know I'm a big fan of gratitude and acknowledging our wins.
And holy cow, am I full of wins and gratitude today. ...
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Turning Dread to Motivation with Heather Lahtinen from 2023-03-28T01:00
185 - Do you know what Occam's razor is? Basically, it's the principle that the simplest explanation is most likely the right one.
When we get wrapped up in fear and dread ...
The 5 Biggest Mistakes with Kaylee Greer from 2023-03-21T01:00
184 - Get your sparkle pants on. This episode is going to be a doozy.
There are few pet photographers who don't know who Kaylee Greer is. The brilliantly creative mastermin...
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Heather Changes My Life in 20 Minutes from 2023-03-14T01:00
183 - Do you ever have those days when you just don't feel like there's enough time to get everything done?
Yeah, me neither. LOL! LIES! Some days, I feel like my to-do list loo...
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Let's Get some Press with Zoe Hiljemark from 2023-03-07T01:00
182 - I know it's nice to think you can just put up a website, post a few times on Instagram and get found by tons of clients.
I sure wish it was that easy.
It isn&apo...
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Hacking your Mind for Success with Johl Dunn from 2023-02-28T01:00
181 - Oooh, sometimes don't you want to just punch something?
It's so easy to get frustrated when you're running a business, especially a photography business whe...
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A Marketing Strategy No One is Doing with Heather Lahtinen from 2023-02-14T01:00
179 - There is no such thing as "competition."
Every pet photographer has a different style, a different approach, a different attitude toward doing business.
DSLR vs Mirrorless with Charlotte Reeves from 2023-02-07T01:00
178 - Do you know what the biggest difference between DSLR and mirrorless is? There's no mirror!
Ummmm … duh, Nicole. That's why they call it "mirror-less."
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When is an Investment Worth it with Heather Lahtinen from 2023-01-31T01:00
177 - Heather Lahtinen likes to save money. She doesn't like to spend money. She's an accumulator.
Heather is back for another episode to talk about ...
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Serving through Grief with Angela Schneider from 2023-01-24T01:00
176 - I promise today's episode about end-of-life pet photography isn't as depressing as it might sound.
So many of us dive into pet photography with the visi...
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Systematize your Business in the New Year with Shanice Miller from 2023-01-03T01:00
173 - Oh boy. If you've been listening to the Hair of the Dog podcast for any length of time, you know that systems are one of my love languages.
Yep. If you want to get me...
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The Secret to Living to 106+ from 2022-12-20T01:00
171 - Life becomes different when you've seen it all.
War. The Great Depression. Pandemics.
My gramma has lived to 106 years old and is doing "incredibl...
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Lessons from a Home Rehab from 2022-12-13T01:00
170 - I did a thing.
OK, Brett and I did a thing.
We bought a house, renovated it and rented it out.
Whoa, Nicole! That's a huge thing, you might be ...
Living a Rich Life with Heather Lahtinen from 2022-11-29T01:00
168 -There's nothing quite like a ranting, raving Heather Lahtinen.
You get that woman excited about something and She. Goes. Off.
Arms waving in the air, talking abou...
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Starting a New Side Business with Kristy Trick from 2022-11-22T01:00
167 - One day, Kristy Trick was standing in the middle of her living room, surrounded by a mountain of dog toys.
Some of them still had their tags attached.
She canceled her...
A 2-Minute Shortcut to Success with Krista Marie from 2022-11-15T01:00
166 - Sometimes, you just need a change.
The world around you isn't feeling right -- kinda like that pair of undies that keeps jamming up your arse.
You hav...
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Communication Style Secrets with Dorie Howell from 2022-11-01T01:00
164 - If only being a pet photographer meant dealing with just the pets. Turns out, being a pet photographer involves a whole lot of human interaction. And every time we interact with h...
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Up Level your Relationship with Money from 2022-10-25T01:00
163 - Money is energy—nothing more, nothing less. And the thoughts you hold about money are often the very thing that affects how much of it you have.
This week, I'm replaying my tal...
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What You Need to Know to Partner with Rescues with Courtney Bryson from 2022-10-18T01:00
162 - Courtney Bryson has seen this story too many times in our Hair of the Dog Circle community: A pet photographer hoping to partner with an animal-rescue group reaches out to them, and gets t...
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From Photographer to CloudSpot Founder with Gavin Wade from 2022-10-11T01:00
161 - Consider me a CloudSpot fangirl. In the two years I've been using the gallery-delivery software, it's become an indispensable part of my business. It's how I share my locati...
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Free Sessions to a 20k Month with Marie Wulfram from 2022-10-04T01:00
160 - Until COVID hit, photography was very much just a hobby for Tacoma, Washington-based Marie Wulfram. After kicking around the idea of a pet photography business for six months, she finally ...
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Pets on Parade with Michelle Crandall from 2022-09-20T01:00
158 - The last few years have thrown a lot of curveballs at Michigan-based photographer Michelle Crandall. A full calendar of dog-sports event photography was washed down the drain by C...
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Replay - Ep. 140 - Managing Life and Business with Kim Hartz from 2022-08-27T01:00
As you might have heard by now, the Hair of the Dog Summit is coming back from Sept.13-15. But in the meantime, I thought it would be really fun to replay some of the podcast episodes of so...
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Learning to Spend and Receive with Heather Lahtinen from 2022-08-16T01:00
157 - Good things come in threes, they say, and with Heather Lahtinen on the podcast for a third week in a row, I'd say they—whoever those mysterious, omniscient minds are...
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REPLAY - Ep. 128 - The Secret to Converting more Leads with Tracy Goodwin from 2022-08-14T12:00
Final planning for the Hair of the Dog Summit (Sept 13-15) is well underway and as I was putting our final list of speakers together, I realized quite a few of them have already been on the ...
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Working through Fear with Heather Lahtinen from 2022-08-02T01:00
155 - This week's episode was an especially fun one to record, because my guest—the incomparable Heather Lahtinen—was sitting right by my side, a literal guest for the week here in...
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The Power of Book Now with J.Nichole Smith from 2022-07-26T01:00
154 - J. Nichole Smith is allergic to waiting. A busy brand consultant, marketer and mom, Nic doesn't have the time or the patience for businesses that take days to get back to her. And, sh...
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A Horse A Day with Karinda Kinsler from 2022-07-19T01:00
153 - Karinda Kinsler might be the first pet photographer I've met who started her career photographing…cows. This week she shares her backstory, along with the epic project that launched h...
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Childhood Shoes and Money Mindset with Denise Duffield-Thomas from 2022-07-12T01:00
152 - If Denise Duffield-Thomas took out a billboard, I suspect she'd paint it with this message in G-I-A-N-T letters: You're allowed to make money doing what you love!
D...
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Getting to 6-figures with Kristen Murray from 2022-06-21T01:00
149 - Longtime listeners might remember a June 2020 interview with Kristen Murray, celebrating giving her two weeks' notice to be a full-time pet photographer. Two years later, I caught bac...
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Productivity Hacks with Heather Lahtinen from 2022-06-14T00:00
148 - Can you believe it's been three months since I had Heather Lahtinen on the podcast? This week we make up for lost time with an episode stuffed full of productivity hacks. You...
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Scaling to 200 Sessions a Month with Erin Bonilla from 2022-06-07T01:00
147 - With two photographers for parents, Erin Bonilla learned early in life how to work a camera. And while her photography skills are plenty impressive, they're not what's b...
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Charge your Worth with Emily Aarons from 2022-05-31T01:00
146 - As the self-proclaimed Discount Queen, energy healer Emily Aarons was perpetually broke. Constant fights with her husband about a lack of financial contribution, combined with a new kiddo ...
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Why Commercial Photography May Not be for You with J. Nichole Smith from 2022-05-24T01:00
145 - For many of us, seeing our photography on a dog-food bag or in a Ruffwear catalog would be a dream come true. If the enormous ego boost wasn't satisfying enough, how 'bout that h...
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Let's Photograph a Moose with Jesse Villemaire from 2022-05-17T01:00
144 - Seasoned pet photographers know that one of the keys to a successful shoot is patience. Canadian wildlife photographer Jesse Villamaire has it in spades, and it's coming in h...
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Finding your Purpose with Marika Moffitt from 2022-05-10T01:00
143 - Longtime listeners will remember Seattle photographer Marika Moffitt from her earlier appearances on the podcast, under the brand Dirtie Dog Photography. A series of personal events in the...
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Let's Make Instagram Fun with Rachel Doran from 2022-05-03T01:00
142 - If Instagram's current "best practices"—post every single day, and make it a Reel!—make you want to drop-kick your phone off a tall bridge, take heart. Rachel Doran...
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Managing Life and Business with Kim Hartz from 2022-04-19T01:00
140 - Chances are, you have a lot on your plate. Maybe you're running a business, or working in a full-time job. You might be parenting small humans or be the primary caretaker of pets. Or ...
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The Trifecta of Legal Protection with Rachel Brenke from 2022-04-12T01:00
139 - This I know to be true: It costs more (and hurts more) to deal with legal problems in your business than to prevent them from occurring in the first place. That's why Rachel Brenke of...
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Happily Ever Photo with Bonnie Sindeler from 2022-04-07T01:00
138 - You know you get them, those annoying spam emails asking you to join different lists that are supposedly free - but then only remain free long enough to get you signed up and then they ch...
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The Secrets to Business Success with Jeff Brown from 2022-04-05T01:00
137 - Jeff Brown may have the most unique photographer origin story I've heard yet. And while he's made his share of goofs—like forgetting to load the film while photographing Prince P...
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The Key to Increasing Wealth from 2022-03-29T01:00
136 - Have you lost count of the Netflix- and Hulu-like subscriptions bleeding you dry every month? Do you ever just pay your credit card bill, without—gasp!—actually reviewing the charges?
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Best Of - Using Video to Book More Clients with Andrew Hellmich from 2022-03-22T00:00
135 - How do you create a personal connection with potential new clients, when their inboxes are overflowing and they're unlikely to answer the phone? According to Australian photographer a...
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Tax Planning Party with Tiffany Bastian from 2022-03-15T01:00
134 - If your eyes glaze over when talk turns to taxes, you're in for a happy surprise this week. Tiffany Bastian, a high-energy accountant and tax pro specifically for photographe...
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Owning Time with Heather Lahtinen from 2022-03-08T01:00
133 - This week I'm sharing the results of my time audit, something I mentioned a few episodes back. Heather's along for the ride, helping to make sense of the numbers—and the meaning ...
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Make your Website Work for You with Mikaela Vargas from 2022-03-01T01:00
131 - When it comes to designing your website, the first step is to step back from the design elements.
Sound counterintuitive? This week Mikaela Vargas of Pet Marketing Unleashed sheds s...
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Let's Spend 100k with Heather Lahtinen from 2022-02-22T00:00
130 - This week we revisit a conversation from a recent episode, where Heather lost her mind over a $35,000 used Hermès purse. Spoiler alert: she's still bent out of shape about it...
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Special - Defeating Overwhelm from 2022-02-16T09:00
Don't miss this LIMITED time replay of the Defeating Overwhelm Training! We are sharing 7 actionable steps that you can take RIGHT NOW to get out of overwhelm and into action.
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When your Worst Fear Happens with Heather Lahtinen from 2022-02-15T01:00
129 - Unless you're a newcomer to the Hair of the Dog ecosystem, you know that we recently moved our community group from Facebook to Circle. And if you were part of our free Facebook group...
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The Secret to Converting more Leads with Tracy Goodwin from 2022-02-08T01:00
128 - Calling Tracy Goodwin a voice coach is like calling The Rock just a wrestler. Her work goes far beyond, say, training actors in a convincing Irish brogue—though she can do that, too!
Find More Time from 2022-02-01T01:00
127 - This week we're on a quest for the holy grail of the modern world: more time. In the interest of brevity, I offer you our shortest-ever podcast, with just one helpful bit of ...
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Your Path to More Income with Erinn Bridgman from 2022-01-25T01:00
126 - As a money management and mindset coach, Erinn Bridgman works with female entrepreneurs to not only design profitable businesses, but to actually grow their personal wealth. And this week ...
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125 - TBT - Easy Accounting with Candus Kampfer from 2022-01-20T01:00
125 - Today, we have a throwback Thursday episode, and this is going way back in the archives to episode number 31, Easy Accounting with Candus Kampfer.
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Why $15 Digital Files Won't Destroy your Business from 2022-01-18T01:00
124 - A photographer's truism: There's always going to be someone cheaper.
With the new year just underway, you might be revisiting your pricing or making changes to th...
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Money Trigger SOS with Heather Lahtinen from 2022-01-11T01:00
123 - This week, Heather's in a prison of her own making, and I attempt to help with her jailbreak. The topic of discussion is a $35,000 Hermès purse, but the implications go far b...
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New Year Planning with Heather Lahtinen from 2022-01-04T01:00
122 - Forget the classic Andy Williams Christmas song. This, right now, is the most wonderful time of the year! A new year, a fresh Trello board, resolutions unsullied by the siren song...
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Best Of - Find your Style with Alicja Zmysłowska from 2021-12-28T00:00
121 - Looking at Alicja Zmysłowska's soft, otherworldly pet portraits, you'd never guess that her signature style was born from a lack of transportation.
This week, Alicja j...
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Best Of - Secrets of Success with Kaylee Greer from 2021-12-21T00:00
120 - You've seen her as the 'Pupparazzi' on Nat Geo WILD. You've drooled over her signature, sapphire-sky pet portraits. Your coffee table might even be adorned wit...
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Soap and Money Triggers - Biz Tip Thursday from 2021-12-16T01:00
119 - Welcome to Biz Tip Thursday! These are short actionable episodes in which Nicole takes something that's going on in her life or business and relates that to something that you can do...
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Small Town Success with Tracy Munson from 2021-12-14T01:00
118 - Tracy Munson's town in New Brunswick, Canada has no stoplights. None. In Harvey Parish, a "traffic jam" is when cows or chickens are blocking the road.
And yet since...
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How We Sabotage Success with Heather Lahtinen from 2021-12-07T01:00
117 - This week, Heather Lahtinen and I wrap up our 6-part series on moving past your money hangups and opening the door to more abundance in your life. In this episode we share a dozen real-wo...
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The Power of Belief with Bryn Bonino from 2021-11-30T01:00
116 - It's hard to believe that Bryn Bonino started her pet photography business just 7 months ago. Already, she has some massive wins under her belt—including an $8,000 sale. But Bryn does...
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Biz Tip Thursday - Don't Cancel the Massage from 2021-11-18T01:00
114 - Welcome to Biz Tip Thursday! These are short actionable episodes in which Nicole takes something that's going on in her life or business and relates that to something that you can do...
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Gift Giving and Gift Certificates with Mandi Pratt from 2021-11-16T01:00
113 - 'Tis the season to start planning for the season that's just around the bend: those frenzied weeks of holiday gift shopping. Staying on the sidelines—offering no Black Friday, Cy...
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The Most Common Way We Block Money with Heather Lahtinen from 2021-11-09T01:00
112 - This week, mindset-ninja Heather Lahtinen and I return to our series on money. We talk about a common deep-seated fear that blocks financial success, and also go down some kooky tangents—l...
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Listen To That, Not This with Nicole Begley from 2021-11-02T01:00
111 - This week's podcast was recorded specifically to tell you...don't listen to this week's podcast!
Today is the first day of our live Hair of the Dog Summit onl...
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Building a Business and Life with Purpose with Alex Cearns from 2021-10-26T01:00
110 - It's fair to call it a major pivot: When Alex Cearns went full-time as a pet photographer in 2009, she left behind a career in counterterrorism. And although the work was more joyful,...
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Why You Can't Ignore Video with Shelley Paulson from 2021-10-19T01:00
109 - Earlier this year, head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced that IG is no longer a photo sharing app. Cue the record scratch. Say wut??
If you've spent a min...
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$2k vs $300 a night - Biz Tip Thursday from 2021-10-14T01:00
108 - Welcome to Biz Tip Thursday! These are short actionable episodes in which Nicole takes something that's going on in her life or business and relates that to something that you can d...
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The Journey to Your Life's Purpose from 2021-10-12T01:00
107 - This week, a short and celebratory podcast. Now that the Hair of the Dog Conservation Fund is officially a 501(c)3 non-profit, I want to talk about finding my life's purpose—...
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Biz Tip Thursday - The Great Pivot from 2021-10-07T01:00
106 - Welcome to Biz Tip Thursday! These are short actionable episodes in which Nicole takes something that's going on in her life or business and relates that to something that you can do...
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When Do I Start Charging with Heather Lahtinen from 2021-10-05T01:00
105 - Deciding when to start charging for your work is like having a baby: You're never going to feel completely ready. If you're a human—and I assume that you are—you'll...
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Biz Tip Thursday - The Great Lobby Search from 2021-09-30T01:00
104 - Welcome to Biz Tip Thursday! These are short actionable episodes in which Nicole takes something that's going on in her life or business and relates that to something that you can do...
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Heather's Money Mayhem from 2021-09-28T01:00
103 - As I sneak off to Iceland this week with the hubs, I'm turning the reins over to podcast regular and mindset maven Heather Lahtinen. And...Heather has a question for you.
All th...
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Biz Tip Thursday - Fill up the Soap from 2021-09-23T01:00
102 - Welcome to Biz Tip Thursday! These are short actionable episodes in which Nicole takes something that's going on in her life or business and relates that to something that you can do...
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Money Triggers with Heather Lahtinen from 2021-09-21T01:00
101 - This week's it's another money-minded podcast, with favorite guest—and newly certified Neuro Linguistic Programming practitioner!—Heather Lahtinen.
Everyone has a money s...
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The 5 Lessons I've Learned in Business from 2021-09-14T01:00
100 - This week I'm boiling down over a decade in business into five essential takeaways. If you're newer in business or an aspiring pet photographer, consider these hard-won lessons a...
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The Secrets to Success from Hair of the Dog HQ from 2021-09-07T01:00
099 - This week, as we creep toward a major podcast milestone, I look back at both the humble beginnings and the happy evolution of Hair of the Dog.
What have I learned along the way that...
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Taming Your Workflow with Jessica Wasik from 2021-08-31T01:00
098 - The more pet photography clients you have, the more likely it is that something—or someone—will slip through the cracks. Once Pittsburgh-based photographer Jessica Wasik reached the point ...
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Getting Started with Off-Camera Flash with Kim Hartz from 2021-08-24T01:00
097 - Learning off-camera flash opens up a world of possibilities for your photography. Want images with more depth and dimension? Try off-camera flash. Want the freedom to shoot at 2pm on a sun...
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Biz Tip Thursday - Oreos Matter from 2021-08-19T01:00
096 -Welcome to Biz Tip Thursday! These are short actionable episodes in which Nicole takes something that's going on in her life or business and relates that to something that you can do ...
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Upgrading your Life with Heather Lahtinen from 2021-08-17T01:00
095 - Do you have holes in your underwear?
Yeah, I know—it's none of my business. But I'm talking about it anyway this week, with mindset champion and podcast regular Heather La...
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Biz Tip Thursday - Ice Ice Baby from 2021-08-12T01:00
094 - Welcome to Biz Tip Thursday! These are short actionable episodes in which Nicole takes something that's going on in her life or business and relates that to something that you can do...
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Dial in your Style from 2021-08-10T01:00
093 - Finding your style as a photographer doesn't happen overnight. I was six or seven years into my photography career before landing on a "signature look"—and that was after ma...
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Laser Coaching - Mini-session best practices from 2021-08-05T01:00
092 - It’s Laser Coaching time again, which is a member benefit inside the Hair of the Dog Academy when members get to schedule a 15-minute 1:1 call with Nicole to discuss any issue that ...
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Speaking Dog with Sherry Nativo from 2021-08-03T01:00
091 - When it comes to "speaking dog," very few pet owners are fluent. And that language barrier, if you will, leads to misunderstandings and unnecessary fear on the part of our four-l...
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Biz Tip Thursday - Paddleboard Procrastination from 2021-07-29T01:00
090 - Welcome to Biz Tip Thursday! These are short actionable episodes in which Nicole takes something that's going on in her life or business and relates that to something that you can do...
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Business Pillar 6 - Marketing from 2021-07-27T01:00
089 - This week we cover the last of the six business pillars: marketing. Once the foundation of your business is in place, it's time to start telling the world. Because as much as we'...
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Laser Coaching - What to share at the inquiry? from 2021-07-22T01:00
088 - It’s Laser Coaching time again, which is a member benefit inside the Hair of the Dog Academy when members get to schedule a 15-minute 1:1 call with Nicole to discuss any issue that...
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Business Pillar 5 - Workflow from 2021-07-20T01:00
087 - When it comes to mapping out your workflow, think of it as an investment of time and brainpower that your future self will effusively thank you for. Because once you have your workflow map...
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Biz Tip Thursday - Extra Pillows Please from 2021-07-15T01:00
086 - Welcome to Biz Tip Thursday! These are short actionable episodes in which Nicole takes something that's going on in her life or business and relates that to something that you can do...
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Business Pillar 4 - Pricing from 2021-07-13T01:00
085 - We're on to the fourth business pillar this week, and it's one that makes joyful fireworks explode in the nerd-center of my brain: PRICING!
Yep, this week I channel my inn...
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Laser Coaching - Let's find qualified clients! from 2021-07-08T01:00
084 - It’s Laser Coaching time again, which is a member benefit inside the Hair of the Dog Academy when members get to schedule a 15-minute 1:1 call with Nicole to discuss any issue that...
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Business Pillar 3 - Website from 2021-07-06T01:00
083 - This week we're diving into the third business pillar: your website. It's your virtual storefront and yes, you need to have one if you're open for business!
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Biz Tip Thursday - 1,900 Google Reviews from 2021-07-01T01:00
82 - Welcome to Biz Tip Thursday! These are short actionable episodes in which Nicole takes something that's going on in her life or business and relates that to something that you can do ...
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Business Pillar 2 - Branding from 2021-06-29T01:00
081 - Dialing in your brand is the second step in this 6-part series on the pillars of your business. It's a fun step, too—enjoyable enough that pet photographers get hung up here, swimming...
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Laser Coaching - Book project of a different species. from 2021-06-24T01:00
80 - It’s Laser Coaching time again, which is a member benefit inside the Hair of the Dog Academy when members get to schedule a 15-minute 1:1 call with Nicole to discuss any issue that ...
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Business Pillar 1 - Legal and Admin from 2021-06-22T01:00
079 - Welcome, welcome! Today I'm kicking off a six-week solo series covering the six pillars of your pet photography business. Whether you're just getting started, or your business wa...
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Laser Coaching - Let's get this business started! from 2021-06-17T01:00
78 - It’s Laser Coaching time again, which is a member benefit inside the Hair of the Dog Academy when members get to schedule a 15-minute 1:1 call with Nicole to discuss any issue that t...
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The Power of Intention with Heather Lahtinen from 2021-06-15T01:00
077 - What is it that you want? How do you want to feel today?
They're seemingly simple questions, but few of us take the time to ask ourselves—or to get clear on the answe...
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Laser Coaching - Making the Move to Full Time Pet Photographer from 2021-06-10T01:00
76 - It’s Laser Coaching time again, which is a member benefit inside the Hair of the Dog Academy when members get to schedule a 15-minute 1:1 call with Nicole to discuss any issue that t...
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Managing our Mind with Jessica McGovern from 2021-06-08T01:00
075 - Becoming an entrepreneur is guaranteed to throw lighter fluid onto your personal growth journey. When you're running a personal brand, it's no surprise that everything feels so.....
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Laser Coaching - How personal is too personal on an about me page? from 2021-06-03T01:00
074 - It’s Laser Coaching time again, which is a member benefit inside the Hair of the Dog Academy when members get to schedule a 15-minute 1:1 call with Nicole to discuss any issue that ...
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Marketing your Business through Instagram with Julie Christie from 2021-06-01T01:00
073 - Julie Christie wants you to get over yourself already. But delivered with a laugh and in her lilting Scottish brogue, it's obviously meant as encouragement, not insult.
Julie&a...
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Laser Coaching - Advertising End of Life Sessions from 2021-05-27T01:00
072 - It’s Laser Coaching time again, which is a member benefit inside the Hair of the Dog Academy when members get to schedule a 15-minute 1:1 call with Nicole to discuss any issue that ...
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Overwhelm is a Choice from 2021-05-25T01:00
071 - Overwhelm. It's that mind-racing, waves-crashing-over-you feeling that we're all familiar with. If you're not careful, overwhelm can lead to a state of paralysis, w...
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Laser Coaching - Creating Blog and Newsletter Content from 2021-05-20T01:00
070 - It’s Laser Coaching time again, which is a member benefit inside the Hair of the Dog Academy when members get to schedule a 15-minute 1:1 call with Nicole to discuss any issue that ...
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Three Keys to Profitable Mini-Sessions with Megan Murray from 2021-05-18T01:00
069 - The recent episode with Elevate coach Megan Murray was such a hit that we brought her back again, this time for an in-depth conversation on the subject of mini-sessions. Love &apo...
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Laser Coaching - Increasing average sale from $1300 to $2400 from 2021-05-13T01:00
068 - It’s Laser Coaching time again, which is a member benefit inside the Hair of the Dog Academy when members get to schedule a 15-minute 1:1 call with Nicole to discuss any issue that ...
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The Productivity Hack No One Talks About with Heather Lahtinen from 2021-05-11T01:00
067 - Guess who's back this week? Yep, listener favorite Heather Lahtinen! And in this episode, Heather shares with you her numero uno piece of productivity advice (calling it a "hack&...
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Laser Coaching - Planning sessions - the who, when, where, why, and how! from 2021-05-06T01:00
066 - It’s Laser Coaching time again, which is a member benefit inside the Hair of the Dog Academy when members get to schedule a 15-minute 1:1 call with Nicole to discuss any issue that ...
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The Power of Color and Why with J.Nichole Smith from 2021-05-04T01:00
065 - This week my guest is J. Nichole Smith (Nic, for short) who specializes in what she calls "whyfinding." Drawing on her past experience as both a pet photographer and ret...
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Laser Coaching - Where to focus when starting a business from 2021-04-29T01:00
It’s Laser Coaching time again, which is a member benefit inside the Hair of the Dog Academy when members get to schedule a 15-minute 1:1 call with Nicole to discuss any issue that they a...
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Taking Calculated Risks with Megan Murray from 2021-04-27T01:00
063 - Megan Murray is my kind of nerd. Before the Houston pet photographer (and fellow Elevate coach) left her job as a chemical engineer, she did a careful analysis of her financial goals and t...
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Demystifying Interior Design Rules with Sally Soricelli from 2021-04-20T01:00
062 - It's a rare client who feels fully confident ordering large wall art. More often, clients struggle to visualize how artwork will fit into their home. They're counting on you to b...
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Selling Artwork to Businesses with Michael Puck from 2021-04-13T01:00
061 - Photographer Michael Puck feels deeply indebted to the dog who saved his life. And his ambitious pay-it-forward plans, combined with decades of experience as a "people scientist,"...
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Getting Started with Commercial Pet Photography with Jamie Piper from 2021-04-06T01:00
060 - Even if you're an experienced pet photographer, commercial animal photography is a whole different beast. This week I'm reviving an info-rich Facebook Live conversation from 2018...
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The SEO Mistakes Most Photographers Make with Alex Vita from 2021-03-30T01:00
059 - Alex Vita of Foreground Web has been building websites exclusively for photographers for the past 13 years. And in that time, he's seen a lot of change. But the one constant—something...
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Breaking through the Fear of Selling with Heather Lahtinen from 2021-03-23T01:00
058 - This week it's another free therapy session podcast episode with the ever-popular Heather Lahtinen. In this episode, we talk about the fear of selling your work and how to overcome...
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Sales Strategies and Client Objections from 2021-03-16T01:00
057 - This week I cover the seven most common obstacles and objections you'll face when selling your work. Not just what they are, obviously—I wouldn't leave you hanging like that!—but...
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8 Steps to the Sales Process from 2021-03-09T01:00
056 - In this week's episode I'm flying solo, taking you through the various steps of a successful sales process.
Think of it like this: You need to plant the seed, water and ...
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Photography with Purpose with Travis Patenaude from 2021-03-02T01:00
055 - Travis Patenaude's "why" is as clear and powerful as that of any pet photographer I've met.
You might know Travis from his striking studio portraits of Spanish ...
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Navigating End of Life Sessions with Wendy Sloneker from 2021-02-23T01:00
054 - If you haven't yet gotten the call, you surely will at some point. Someone's beloved pet is nearing the end of his life; maybe they've just received a terminal diagnosis. Yo...
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The Shadow Side of Education with Heather Lahtinen from 2021-02-16T01:00
053 - For many of our listeners, it's hibernation season. Cold and dark out. Not so many clients calling. Which is why this time of year is also...conference season!
This week, Heath...
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Print Competition Demystified with Lisa Asp from 2021-02-09T01:00
052 - This week's guest is pet photographer Lisa Asp, a self-described print competition addict. Lisa started out behind the camera in a Sears Portrait Studio, and went digital back before ...
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The Best Gear for Pet Photography with Charlotte Reeves from 2021-02-02T01:00
051 - Turns out, returning guest Charlotte Reeves and I have a *lot* of thoughts when it comes to camera gear! Not surprising, I guess, for two pet photographers who've been shooting for a ...
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Moving from Digital Files to Product Sales with nPhoto from 2021-01-26T01:00
050 - In this week's episode, I share one of my favorite business analogies: When you only offer digital files to your photography clients, it's like a baker selling a wedding cake but...
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Making 2021 your best year yet - no matter what's in store with Heather Lahtinen from 2021-01-19T01:00
049 - STOP! Do not pass Go, do not collect $200, DO NOT listen to this podcast until you've heard episode 48 from last week!!!
Alrighty, that said...welcome to the second hal...
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How looking back helps us look forward with Heather Lahtinen from 2021-01-12T01:00
48 - "It's like Monday on steroids!"
In case you haven't already guessed, I *love* the new year. And this week, podcast regular Heather Lahtinen and I talk about m...
Feeling the Fear with Dorie Howell from 2021-01-05T01:00
047 - Five days into the new year, and we're still doing a happy dance that 2020 is over! Finally, we're blessed with a blank slate and a fresh chance to realize some BIG drea...
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Starting Over with Kirstie McConnell from 2020-12-29T01:00
046 - The podcast addicts in the crowd might recognize the voice of this week's guest, Kirstie McConnell, co-host of Australia's Pet Photographers' Club podcast. After a whirlwind...
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Using Video to Book More Clients with Andrew Hellmich from 2020-12-22T01:00
045 - How do you create a personal connection with potential new clients, when their inboxes are overflowing and they're unlikely to answer the phone? According to Australian photographer a...
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Committed or Interested with Heather Lahtinen from 2020-12-15T01:00
044 - This week, I welcome back my business-bestie and fellow Hair of the Dog coach, Heather Lahtinen. As always when Heather's on the podcast, it's a lively episode that encourages yo...
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Website Copy for the Win with Kim Wishcamper from 2020-12-08T01:00
043 - Here's something they don't teach you in school: how to write a compelling, high-converting website for your business. And without that critical copywriting know-how, trying to c...
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Secrets of Success with Kaylee Greer from 2020-12-01T01:00
042 - You've seen her as the 'Pupparazzi' on Nat Geo WILD. You've drooled over her signature, sapphire-sky pet portraits. Your coffee table might even be adorned wit...
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Finding Success in a Town of 800 People with Courtney Bryson from 2020-11-24T01:00
041 - Just two years into her pet photography business, Courtney Bryson is already turning a profit—and that's despite living in a tiny, no-stoplight town an hour from the closest major mar...
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Inquiries that convert with our Elevate Coaches from 2020-11-17T01:00
040 - If you've been around Hair of the Dog for a while, you've probably heard me beat the drum for leads and sales. Leads and sales. The most critical things you can focus on...
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Real Talk about Starting a Business with Natalia Brochini from 2020-11-10T01:00
039 - In 2018, Brazilian-born pet photographer Natália Brochini was preparing to start her business when she was beset by health problems. Fast-forward to her recovery the following year, when t...
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Moving to a New Market with Allison Shamrell from 2020-11-03T01:00
038 - Once you've established your pet photography business, the idea of starting over in a new market can be daunting. But fear not, mobile photogs: It's not as tough as you might ima...
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Morning Routines, for Better or Worse with Heather Lahtinen from 2020-10-27T01:00
037 - If you’re familiar with this podcast, it won’t surprise you to learn that regular guest—and force of nature—Heather Lahtinen accomplishes more before 8am than many of us do all day. This w...
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From just starting out to celebrating 10 years in business from 2020-10-20T01:00
036 - In the spirit of our current open enrollment window for the Hair of the Dog Academy, this week I take you behind the scenes to share the "tail" of two photographers. You'...
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What you REALLY need to get started in business from 2020-10-13T01:00
035 - Feel like you need to learn alllll the things before you can start your business? Like you need every single duck lined up in an orderly row before you can hang your shingle?
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From Branding to Partnering with Holly Montgomery from 2020-10-06T01:00
034 - Calgary pet photographer Holly Montgomery gets bored easily. And she'd rather spend time alone than chatting with clients.
But despite what could be considered two liabilities,...
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Community over Competition with Holly Cook and Marika Moffitt from 2020-09-29T01:00
033 - Being a pet photographer can be a lonely business, working from home at something your friends and family might not understand. Creating connections with others in the industry offers both...
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Squashing Imposter Syndrome with Heather Lahtinen from 2020-09-22T01:00
032 - Buckle up, listeners! This week I welcome back my dear friend Heather Lahtinen, personal-development badass and coach inside Hair of the Dog's Elevate program. Today Heather and I ...
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Easy Accounting with Candus Kampfer from 2020-09-15T01:00
031 - Do you, dear pet photographer, get that panic-stricken look when the subject of accounting comes up? Does your bookkeeping process involve stuffing receipts into a battered shoebox? If so,...
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Find your style with Alicja Zmysłowska from 2020-09-08T01:00
030 - Looking at Alicja Zmysłowska's soft, otherworldly pet portraits, you'd never guess that her signature style was born from a lack of transportation.
This week, Alicja jo...
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Unique Handcrafted Products with Mandi Pratt from 2020-09-01T01:00
029 - When it comes to creating artwork from our pet photography, most of us think of the usual suspects: Framed prints. Gallery-wrapped canvases. Metal prints. Acrylics.
But if we think ...
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Taking Imperfect Action with Kim Hoshal from 2020-08-25T01:00
028 - What does dancing professionally for Disney World have in common with building a pet photography business? Besides a willingness to get sweaty and a need to stay limber, obviously?
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Back to Basics with Haron Haghuis from 2020-08-18T01:00
027 - Haron Haghius's twenty years of Photoshop experience comes in handy for creating his signature dramatic pet portraits. But according to the Dutch photographer, relying on post-product...
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Third Career is a Charm with Carol Moorhead from 2020-08-11T01:00
026 - Working in the construction industry never felt like a calling for Carol Moorhead, but it did offer a sense of security during her child-rearing decades. With those years finally behind he...
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Here Comes the Cheap Competition from 2020-08-04T01:00
025 - Can you see them? There in the distance, silhouetted against the setting sun, cresting the hill of Economic Recession with cameras in hand?
Yup, friends, it's all but inevitabl...
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Secrets to Growth with Krystal Hise from 2020-07-28T01:00
024 - Quick - what's the least expensive, most powerful way to grow your business??
Here's a hint: It involves the grey, wrinkled mass of cells that lives inside your skull....
Copyright Clarity with Margaret Bryant from 2020-07-21T01:00
023 - Seeing your images where they shouldn't be—like in an advertisement for a doggy day care you've never heard of—can leave you indignant and hungry for justice. You could ...
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Social Marketing Made Easy with Deb Laflamme from 2020-07-14T01:00
022 - Social media. For most of us, it's a big, overwhelming "should" that hangs over our business like a cloud. We know we should be posting regularly, but we either avo...
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Creating Exceptional Session Offerings with Terran Bayer from 2020-07-07T01:00
021 - This week my San Diego-based soul sister, Terran Bayer of Westway Studio, joins me to talk about how disgusting fruit is and other important topics—most of which are related ...
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Calendar Contests with Jessica Wasik from 2020-06-30T01:00
020 - It's hard to believe we've already torn off half the pages from our 2020 calendars. Torn them off, fed 'em through the shredder and invited them to never come back....
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Leaving 9 to 5 with Kristen Murray from 2020-06-23T01:00
019 - The day I sat down to record this episode was a momentous one in the life of today's podcast guest. Richmond, Virginia-based Kristen Murray had just given notice that she&apo...
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Moving Forward when the Sky is Falling with Heather Lahtinen from 2020-06-16T01:00
018 - Today's episode brings back Elevate coach and personal development superstar Heather Lahtinen, who you might remember from our convo a few months ago about gaining confidence. Hoooobo...
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Location Scouting Secrets with Charlotte Reeves from 2020-06-09T01:00
017 - If you've been in the pet photography world for any length of time, you're no doubt familiar with the amazing Charlotte Reeves, an award-winning dog photographer and educator bas...
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A Marketing Trifecta Win from 2020-06-02T01:00
016 - In this episode, I'm diving into my *all-time favorite* way to build a pet photography business: charitable marketing. Partnering with a local charity is a feel-good, everybody-win...
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The Key to Client Inquiries with Kim Hartz from 2020-05-26T01:00
015 - One soft, squishy golden retriever pup was all it took for Kim Hartz to abandon a promising career start as a food and general portrait photographer. Fast-forward ten years and Kim not onl...
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Finding your style with Craig Turner-Bullock from 2020-05-19T01:00
014 - International award-winning photographer Craig Turner-Bullock is a bit dubious about calling himself an award-winning photographer. Find out why, and pocket some sage advice on developing ...
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Where do we go from here? from 2020-05-12T01:00
013 - Across the country and throughout the world, things are slowly starting to re-open. What happens now with your business?
This episode is a short and sweet check-in, to get you th...
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How Niching Down Can Grow your Business with Shelley Paulson from 2020-05-05T01:00
012 - Open up Shelley Paulson's website and it's immediately clear what her specialty is—and how incredibly talented she is within the realm of equine photography. In this episode, ...
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Timeless Marketing Strategies with Luci Dumas from 2020-04-28T01:00
011 - This week's episode is a conversation with portrait photographer and business coach Luci Dumas, whose photography business has survived six—count 'em, SIX!—recessions over the la...
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How Books Fill Your Calendar with Caitlin McColl from 2020-04-21T01:00
010-On this episode I'm joined by Caitlin McColl, one of our beloved pet photographers Down Under. In addition to running Ragamuffin Pet Photography and co-hosting the Pet Photographer&apos...
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50 Things you can do NOW in your pet photography business from 2020-04-14T01:00
009 - So here we are, adjusting (perhaps?) to the new normal of staying home. If you're feeling like this is a golden opportunity to work on your pet photography business but don't ...
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The Magic of Collaborations with Marika Moffitt from 2020-04-07T01:00
008 - The sense that "we're all in this together" is something that a lot of people are feeling right now, thanks to current global events. The vital role of community, cooperatio...
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From Shoot and Burn to Boutique Business with Shaleena Jones from 2020-03-31T01:00
007 - As you envision the future of your pet photography business, it's really helpful to hear from other pet photographers about the evolution of their businesses. In this epis...
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Managing your Business in Challenging Times from 2020-03-24T01:00
006 - We interrupt your regularly scheduled podcast for this special message: Shit got crazy.
With COVID-19 bringing life as we know it to a standstill, I'm guessing that many of yo...
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The Secrets to Charging your Worth from 2020-03-17T01:00
#005 - Repeat after me: I can get paid well while doing work that I love!
Determining prices for your pet photography business often feels like throwing a dart at the wall. Are y...
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Gaining Confidence with Heather Lahtinen from 2020-03-10T01:00
#004 - One of the things pet photographers often tell me is that they just need to develop more confidence. With more confidence, they’d put themselves out there, start booking clients, and ...
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The Myth of Organic Marketing from 2020-03-02T10:00
#003 - Are you ready for some tough love?
Here’s the truth: Building a pretty website and posting on social media isn’t nearly enough to develop a sustainable pet photography business. Ov...
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Creating Exceptional Client Experiences with Kimberly Sarah Photography from 2020-02-23T18:00
#002 - The best form of advertising is a client who can’t stop raving about you. In today’s episode, Nicole welcomes Kimberly Buccheri and Bud Thorpe of Kimberly Sarah Photography, a boutique pe...
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What Procrastination Really Means. from 2020-02-20T13:00
#001 - Welcome to the first episode of the Hair of the Dog Podcast! Your host, Nicole Begley, shares her story and looks at the areas that procrastination pops up in her business - and then get...
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What Procrastination Really Means. from 2020-02-20T13:00
#001 - Welcome to the first episode of the Hair of the Dog Podcast! Your host, Nicole Begley, shares her story and looks at the areas that procrastination pops up in her business - and then get...
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What Procrastination Really Means. from 2020-02-20T13:00
#001 - Welcome to the first episode of the Hair of the Dog Podcast! Your host, Nicole Begley, shares her story and looks at the areas that procrastination pops up in her business - and then get...
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