Best Nate Grahek Podcasts (2024)

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Nathan Holritz | Be a Proactive, Not a Reactive Business Owner 48:06

5y ago48:06

48:06

Today, Nathan Holritz — the owner and CEO of Photographer's Edit and host of the photography podcast Bokeh — is on the show to share a little bit about his journey and why you need a Big Picture View to get the most out of your business and your life. You don't want to miss his thoughts on the difference between being a proactive vs. reactive busin…

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Dani Diamond | Treat Your Photography Business Like a Business 32:03

5y ago32:03

32:03

Dani Diamond, a NYC based fashion photographer and educator, is on the show today to talk about how he answers the question, "Should I become a portrait photographer?" His refreshingly honest response is not what you might expect! Dani also shares marketing tips and advice for slow seasons that will help you run your photography business profitably…

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Bill Ramsey | Don't Be Afraid to Pick up the Phone 39:18

5y ago39:18

39:18

Professional photographer Bill Ramsey shares the simple marketing tactic that saved his business and shows that marketing doesn't have to be complicated. Ramsay Portrait Art: https://ramseyportraitart.com/ The Photo Tellers podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phototellers-photography-podcast/id988017748?mt=2…

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Scott Wyden | The Importance of Having a Lead Generation Strategy 38:57

5y ago38:57

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Today we have Scott Wyden on the show. Scott is the Chief Community Officer at Imagely and has been a professional portrait photographer for over 20 years. The industry has changed a lot in that time, and today Scott joins me to share how his lead generation system keeps him busy — actually providing him with so many leads that he has enough to sha…

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Tyann Marcink | Getting Started with Vacation Rental Photography 34:15

5y ago34:15

34:15

I'm excited to have Tyann Marcink back on the show today. It's been a while since we've talked and I'm excited for you to hear how her Vacation Rental Photography Business has grown and where it's taken her. Tyann is the industry expert and she has some great tips that will help you expand your business into this profitable and fun niche. Tyann Mar…

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Marco Ibanez | Building a Photography Business Based on Passion & Simplicity 45:49

5+ y ago45:49

45:49

On today's show, we have Marco Ibanez, an award-winning boudoir photographer and photography educator from the metro Washington DC area. Marco has an inspirational story to share about a tragedy that changed his life and shaped the way he runs his business. Marco shares how he built a thriving boudoir photography business based on passion and simpl…

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Nina Larsen Reed | The Benefits of Having a Hyper-Niche 38:31

5+ y ago38:31

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Earlier this year, I met Nina Larsen Reed at WPPI. I instantly liked her and new that I had to have her on the show. Nina is passionate about education, quotes the same books I do, and has only been a professional photographer for four years. And this was actually just her first year photographing weddings. She set a modest goal of booking 10 for t…

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Shaun Gordon | Albums are the Path to Creating a Sustainable Photography Business 44:41

5+ y ago44:41

44:41

Today, we're excited to have KISS Books CEO and Founder, Shaun Gordon on the show. Before starting Kiss, Shaun was a wedding photographer for 15 years and had photographed over 500 weddings. His past and present experiences give him a unique perspective on the industry and I'm excited to share our discussion with you today. He has some great tips a…

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Brooke Summer | How to Use Email Marketing to Build Trust, Create Desire, and Book Ideal Clients 32:22

5+ y ago32:22

32:22

Brooke Summer is a boudoir photographer, educator, and overall marketing genius based in Denver, CO. She’s also one of the most strategically-minded photographers I’ve ever met. As the founder of Business Straight Up, Brooke teaches professional photographers and creative entrepreneurs how to think differently about business — especially in their m…

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Michael Sasser | The Power of Video and Email Marketing 1:06:11

5+ y ago1:06:11

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Michael Sasser talks about the value of video on photography websites, tips on email marketing and the hurdles that come with being a male boudoir photographer. Links from the show: Website: https://sasserstillsboudoir.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFd_RQWDeJk9ydqhXaXT7Q Photography Education with Michael: https://sassersti…

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Todd Watson | Photography Website Essentials 42:58

5+ y ago42:58

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Today Todd Watson, Co-Founder and CEO of Showit is on the show. Todd has been helping photographers create beautiful websites that book their ideal clients for 12 years and today, he's here to share his thoughts on what's working with photography websites, blogging, and marketing in the photography industry. Links from the show: Showit: https://sho…

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Matt Mathews | Specializing, Marketing & Increasing Your Sales 39:58

5+ y ago39:58

39:58

When I met Matt Mathews, I knew right away that I had to have him on the show. Matt has a really cool and pretty unusual photography story. I can't wait for you to hear how he went from working at a Walmart portrait studio as a teenager, went to nursing school and ended up being an incredibly successful boudoir photographer and educator. Tune in to…

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Jen Swedhin | Hyper-Niches & Ditching Your TO DO List 41:34

6y ago41:34

41:34

Jen Swedhin, founder of Jen Gets Shit Done is on the show to talks to us about the benefits of choosing a hyper-niche, ditching the "To Do" list and why she took email off of her phone. Free Guide-5 Tips for Increasing Your Productivity: https://jengetsshitdone.com/sticky-interview/By CEO and Founder of Sticky - Nate Grahek

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Tara Giles | Going Full-Time, Specializing and Running a Successful Senior Model Program 50:29

6y ago50:29

50:29

Today I'm happy to have Tara Giles back on the show. Tara is a high school senior portrait photographer from Washington state. Her story will be familiar to many of you. Photography was a hobby, became something that she did on the side and then three years ago, she took the plunge and left her corporate job to pursue photography full-time. We had …

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Ted Leonhardt | Negotiating Strategies for Creatives 42:54

6y ago42:54

42:54

Ted Leonhardt is on the show today. We had a great conversation about why it's so hard for creatives to talk about money, negotiate, and charge what we're worth (and tactics for fixing it). Ted's Website/Newsletter/Videos Creative Live Twitter: @tedleonhardt Airline Pilot RecordingBy CEO and Founder of Sticky - Nate Grahek

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Leslie Kerrigan | There's More Than One Right Way to Run a Business 42:34

6y ago42:34

42:34

When Leslie Kerrigan started photographing seniors ten years ago, it was a niche that nobody else in her area was focusing on. Today, that is not the case. The senior market has exploded and she has to stay on her toes to continue to be the most sought-after photographer in her area. How does she do it? In our conversation, Leslie, who is also the …

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Nate Wright | Four Rules for Writing Headlines That Get You Leads 34:46

6y ago34:46

34:46

Writing a strong headline isn’t hard. Nate Wright is on the show with four simple rules that will help you write headlines that get you leads, in no time. Links from the show: Inbox Attack: https://inboxattack.com Two Free Months of Inbox Attack: https://inboxattack.com/sticky-albums/By CEO and Founder of Sticky - Nate Grahek

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Vanessa Joy | Get the Most Out of Social Media 24:24

6y ago24:24

24:24

Vanessa Joy has been on the show quite a few times and is always one of my favorite photographers to chat with. In addition to being a talented photographer, Vanessa is also a talented business woman. She's creative and innovative and I'm excited for you to hear some of the ways that she's using social media to find and book new clients. She also s…

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Teri Fode | Creating Clients for Life 33:41

6y ago33:41

33:41

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Teri Fode, a senior portrait photographer from Sacramento, CA. Teri is truly an inspiration. She’s been in business for 15 years and along the way, she’s figured out how to turn every client into a customer for life. Tune in to hear how she handles pricing, email marketing and why she never tells anyone t…

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Spencer Lum | Three Ways That Will Help You Stand Out from the Crowd 50:21

6y ago50:21

50:21

When Spencer Lum was starting out in the photography industry, he was 100% willing to hustle and do whatever it took to succeed. And hustle he did. He took whatever job came his way and found himself working 80 to 90 hours each week. He was busy. He was in demand. And he was just barely paying the bills. On today's show, Spencer shares how he was a…

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Ariana Falerni | You Won't Sell It if You Don't Show It 52:41

6y ago52:41

52:41

On our latest episode of Momentum, Ariana Falerni and I talk about the value of showing clients products before their session and some simple ways to share product images in your marketing materials and online. http://www.arianafalerni.com/design/sticky/ https://learn.stickyacademy.com/p/turn-more-inquires-into-booked-clients-with-one-auto-reply-em…

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Vickie Black | One Photography Business, One Market, & One Big Event 44:16

6y ago44:16

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Vickie Black started out shooting weddings, portraits, and even pets, but soon zeroed in on her favorite genre — teen photography! Not only does Vickie now run a booming teen and senior portrait business based in Central Indiana, she also created and publishes the Senior Style Guide — an educational and inspirational publication for senior portrait…

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Cole Joseph | Choosing Investments Over Costs 48:36

6y ago48:36

48:36

Meet Cole Joseph — photography coach legend! Cole’s devoted his business to helping photographers improve photography and run a more sustainable business. He’s just launched some cool new tools to make the administrative side of photography business much easier. He also has an awesome perspective on the industry as a whole. Today, we’ll be talking …

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Jamie Larson | How to Serve Your Clients with In-Person Sales 31:49

6y ago31:49

31:49

In this episode of Momentum, I had the chance to talk to Jamie Larson of The Snap Society. Jamie’s a world-class photographer, photography coach, and guru of in-person sales. We dive into why (and how) to use in-person sales to serve your clients, how to transition your business model without losing clients, and how to do in-person sales without fe…

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Twig & Olive | How to Run a Smooth-Operating Photography Business 52:51

6y ago52:51

52:51

I recently had the chance to chat with Doug about the Trifecta, Twig & Olive’s amazing story, and several really cool marketing tactics for photographers. Doug also shared some of his favorite tips for new photographers. Links from the episode: Twig & Olive Photography Free Bonus for Momentum Listeners…

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Kirk Mastin | How to Simplify Your Photography Business 43:41

6y ago43:41

43:41

Kirk started out in photojournalism, but then the entire print industry went digital. Day rates dropped and Kirk needed another option so he decided to try wedding photography. Determined to make it something he enjoyed, Kirk's wedding photography became a hybrid of photojournalism and fine art. After years of running a wildly successful wedding ph…

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Lisa Edwards | Creating a New Photography Niche from Scratch 32:22

6y ago32:22

32:22

Lisa Edwards is a photographer based in Butte, Montana. She’s also one of my favorite guests. After years of shooting high school seniors and families, Lisa saw an opportunity for a brand new niche — tween photography — which tripled her sales in just one quarter. In addition to running her photography studio, Lisa owns Photo Bacon, a master resou…

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Cyrissa Carlson | More Bookings Through Facebook Live 32:24

6+ y ago32:24

32:24

Cyrissa Carlson is a photographer, business coach, and probably the most energetic, charismatic person I know. She also happens to be an absolute rockstar at social media for photographers! Cyrissa’s coaching business — The Sparkle Society — is all about supporting photographers with the know-how, tools, and a vibrant community to build incredible …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Nate Grahek Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Momentum | The marketing podcast for photographers

CEO and Founder of Sticky - Nate Grahek

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Nathan Holritz | Be a Proactive, Not a Reactive Business Owner 48:06

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Dani Diamond | Treat Your Photography Business Like a Business 32:03

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Bill Ramsey | Don't Be Afraid to Pick up the Phone 39:18

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Scott Wyden | The Importance of Having a Lead Generation Strategy 38:57

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Tyann Marcink | Getting Started with Vacation Rental Photography 34:15

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Marco Ibanez | Building a Photography Business Based on Passion & Simplicity 45:49

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Nina Larsen Reed | The Benefits of Having a Hyper-Niche 38:31

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Shaun Gordon | Albums are the Path to Creating a Sustainable Photography Business 44:41

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Brooke Summer | How to Use Email Marketing to Build Trust, Create Desire, and Book Ideal Clients 32:22

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Michael Sasser | The Power of Video and Email Marketing 1:06:11

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Todd Watson | Photography Website Essentials 42:58

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Matt Mathews | Specializing, Marketing & Increasing Your Sales 39:58

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Jen Swedhin | Hyper-Niches & Ditching Your TO DO List 41:34

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Tara Giles | Going Full-Time, Specializing and Running a Successful Senior Model Program 50:29

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Ted Leonhardt | Negotiating Strategies for Creatives 42:54

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Leslie Kerrigan | There's More Than One Right Way to Run a Business 42:34

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Nate Wright | Four Rules for Writing Headlines That Get You Leads 34:46

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Vanessa Joy | Get the Most Out of Social Media 24:24

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Teri Fode | Creating Clients for Life 33:41

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Spencer Lum | Three Ways That Will Help You Stand Out from the Crowd 50:21

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Ariana Falerni | You Won't Sell It if You Don't Show It 52:41

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Vickie Black | One Photography Business, One Market, & One Big Event 44:16

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Cole Joseph | Choosing Investments Over Costs 48:36

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Jamie Larson | How to Serve Your Clients with In-Person Sales 31:49

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Twig & Olive | How to Run a Smooth-Operating Photography Business 52:51

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Kirk Mastin | How to Simplify Your Photography Business 43:41

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Lisa Edwards | Creating a New Photography Niche from Scratch 32:22

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Cyrissa Carlson | More Bookings Through Facebook Live 32:24

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