Workflows are an essential part of the Hannah Bjorndal Photography business. They keep us organized, allow us to consistently give clients an amazing experience, and save us hours and hours of time on a weekly basis! If you’re not already implementing a workflow of your own, no worries. That’s what this episode is all about! […]
As wedding photographers, we are artists and storytellers. Being in a creative field, there is a ton of pressure to stand out and to make a unique statement – just in general to be KNOWN for something. I remember feeling SO discouraged earlier on in my career because I felt like the quality of my […]
If you think about your “ideal wedding day” as a wedding vendor, a lot of different things come to mind for different people. However, one thing is pretty much certain: the people you work with and how they treat you (and others!) matter. Vendors play a crucial role in the tone for the day – both […]
A few weeks ago, I recorded an episode that focused on common misconceptions about the word “sales.” (Check it out if you haven’t listened yet – episode #006!) After recording, I realized that there are a LOT more misconceptions in the wedding photography word (particularly with client relationships!) that are damaging the businesses of wedding […]
Today’s episode was inspired by the difficulties of COVID-19 but really is useful for us business owners all the time. Disappointment, failures and roadblocks (among many other things!) are a part of being a small business owner, and in order to keep moving forward and growing your business (and living your life!), you need to […]
A time of crisis isn’t typically when a small business owner looks around for ways to grow and thrive. However, a time of crisis is exactly when you need to be paying attention to the growth and success of your business. Your clients are paying attention more than ever, and this is a make-or-break moment. In today’s […]
There is nothing more frustrating that receiving an inquiry from your ideal client only to NEVER hear from them again. I can tell you first hand, this happened to me ALL the time when I first started my business. However . . . it doesn’t really happen to me much anymore. And that’s because I’ve […]
What comes to mind when you hear the word sales? I’m going to guess you’ve thought about it (at least a little bit) since you’re here listening to this podcast! However, I’m also going to guess that you have some preconceived notions that come to mind when you hear the word “sales.” Maybe it’s an […]
When you saw the title of this podcast episode, what did you immediately think? “I’m terrible at saying no! What is she talking about?” or maybe, “I’ve heard sooo many people talk about learning how to say NO more, but never YES more!” – how do you feel about this title? Whatever you think, I’m […]
It’s safe to say that most of us will jump at any opportunity to increase the number of leads we receive. The more inquiring engaged couples, the better! To be honest, I actually felt *really* confident about the number of engaged couples that were inquiring on a monthly basis. Business was booming and I wasn’t […]