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3 Common Sales Mistakes That *Might* Be Losing You Clients

If you’re a creative service provider like a photographer or designer, you know that getting rejected by a potential client often feels very personal. You immediately start wondering what you did wrong – especially if you really connected with them in a consult call or via email! But what if I told you that it’s not you? It’s your […]

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By now, you’ve probably realized this whole entrepreneurship thing can be a little lonely at times. The freedom to do what you love is amazing, but maybe you’re starting to feel a bit in over your head with everything else. Maybe you feel like you’re flying by the seat of your pants. And in the […]

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How to Push Past Your Comfort Zone & Create Your Own Opportunities

Ever have an idea and then immediately dismiss it with thoughts like “nah, that’s crazy” or “I could never push past my comfort zone that far…”? *cue the imposter syndrome that’s as unwanted as the speech wrap up music during an award ceremony* Creative entrepreneur, Sarah Kohrt, had similar thoughts along her journey, but has literally […]

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A Photographer’s Tips for Juggling Motherhood & Entrepreneurship

Juggling motherhood & entrepreneurship (or really any parenting & demanding work, for that matter) can be challenging. I can’t tell you how many business coaching calls I’ve done with my clients who have their little one along for the ride… and each time, I watch in both admiration and fascination at how well they seem […]

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Stop Boosting Instagram Posts & Do THIS Instead

You’ve seen it. Maybe you’ve done it. That little “boost post” button seems so tempting – especially when you put so much effort into a post for your business only for it to flop. Within minutes, your reach increases and you get a dopamine hit. But is it really worth it? Are you actually getting […]

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The Secret to Making Clients Feel Like VIPs (& Booking Out Years in Advance)

Ever feel like the experience you deliver to your clients is a little… lackluster? Never fear – O&B are here! This husband and wife photography team has a people-first approach to business that is not only so genuine to them, but also leads to them having to turn away potential clients because they simply cannot […]

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Small Business Trend Predictions for 2024

At the end of the day, “business is all about people, so if you know people, you know business and can get a pretty good idea of what’s coming next.” In this episode of The Creative Cantina Podcast, I’m walking through my top four small, creative business trend predictions for 2024. Custom Client Experiences: The […]

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Your Year in Review: Reflection Questions, Lessons, & Goal-Setting for Business Owners

How we got to the end of another year to quickly? I have no idea – it doesn’t seem possible. But I feel like with each new year comes the feeling of a fresh start, a blank slate, and an opportunity to do things differently! It’s like a goal-setting for business owners holiday. Instead of […]

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My 30-Day Social Media Detox Journey (From FOMO to Freedom)

In the past year, I’ve taken two full months off of social media. As an entrepreneur whose primary lead source was Instagram, that may seem wildly irresponsible. Maybe it was, but I don’t regret my 30-day social media detox journey. Disclaimer: I don’t think you will either. We’re not meant to be constantly tethered to […]

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Balancing Health and Wealth: Is It Possible in Today’s Culture?

Run the business. Be a great mom. Serve your partner well. Show up for others when they need you. Don’t forget your 30 step morning routine for success. These are some of the things we’re expected to do, but what about taking care of our basic needs? Is balancing health and wealth even possible in […]

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New Year, New Website: 2024 Refresh Tips

Our websites… as entrepreneurs, we love them, we hate them, or we neglect them… Either way, they’re a necessary part of our business! In fact, they’re usually the first impression that help prospective clients decide whether or not they can trust us. So, whether you’re just updating your site during slow season or looking at […]

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