This is a follow up post to the video I did the other day titled “How To Deal With Negative Feedback From Clients”. First let me say, thanks for all the comments and feedback everyone posted. It just goes to show that we all experience negative feedback…usually one time or another, but we need to learn how to channel it. Today’s video I wanted to talk about Deadlines and the power of using them in your business. I...

If you’ve ever received an email, phone call, letter or any negative comment from a client or potential client…You’re Not Alone! The thing is, you can receive 100 great responses or feedback from people, but the 1 negative message seems to take control over your thoughts a lot more than the positive ones. Trust me…I know this from experience and it has happened to me too! Actually…that’s what motivated me...

Usually marketing and lighting questions are the top subject from our NPB subscribers and students. So…our first NewPortraitBiz podcast for 2011 is going to talk about these and answer two questions that were sent in via email. Question #1 - I can’t get people to pay higher prices for more services. Why? Short Answer: This is where I use the ipad example of how a strong “Desire”  is a huge driver for your marketing...

Listen to the short 4 minute audio recording below and I’ll explain about this trap that most new Photographers fall into. Then read the post to see a clear visual of how this works. I received an email a few weeks ago from Sharron, who’s an NewPortraitBiz subscriber asking “How To Compete With The Big Dog Photography Studios“. I get asked this a lot and the fact is that most people who are Starting a Photography...

Here’s a great example of some clever marketing that you can add to your Photography Business. I’ve been driving by this sign everyday for about 3 weeks and the kids always say “I Spy Something Green” and we laugh every single time. The point is that we noticed it and we became engaged. The first thing we need to do as Marketers is get the Attention. Then we can show them what we have to offer. That’s...

This video was created to answer a question that I received by one of our New Portrait Biz Students. Sometimes we can have all the photography equipment and the tools we need, but then get stuck on what to do first. Have you been there? I know I have! The email subject line she sent to me was: FEARLESS ??? I opened it immediately and answered her personally. I gave her some advice on what to do next and figure out what she needed to do...