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

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

Author: CEO and Founder of Sticky - Nate Grahek March 20, 2019 Duration: 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.

Nate Grahek has spent years building his own photography business and knows the unique challenges of turning a creative passion into a sustainable career. In Momentum | The marketing podcast for photographers, he moves beyond generic advice to focus on the specific marketing and business strategies that actually work for visual artists. Each conversation is a deep dive with successful photographers who have built their brands, not just their portfolios. You’ll hear frank discussions about client acquisition, pricing, systems that create freedom, and the mindset shifts required to grow. This isn't about abstract theory; it's about practical tactics you can apply directly to your own studio. As the CEO and Founder of Sticky, Nate brings an entrepreneur's perspective to every interview, ensuring the focus stays on actionable results. If you're ready to move from being busy to being strategically profitable, this podcast offers a steady source of clarity and direction. Tune in for honest stories and proven methods that help you build a photography business that supports the life you want to lead.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 28

Momentum | The marketing podcast for photographers
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Duration: 39:58
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Jen Swedhin | Hyper-Niches & Ditching Your TO DO List [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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.
Ted Leonhardt | Negotiating Strategies for Creatives [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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).
Leslie Kerrigan | There's More Than One Right Way to Run a Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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 t…
Vanessa Joy | Get the Most Out of Social Media [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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…
Teri Fode | Creating Clients for Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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 tur…
Spencer Lum | Three Ways That Will Help You Stand Out from the Crowd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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 hou…