008: Burning Questions, Brutal Truths

Let’s be real—these are the questions photographers actually need answers to. In this episode, I’m answering 7 burning listener questions about the messy, behind-the-scenes realities of running a photography business. From boundaries to branding, awkward sales objections to hiring help—this one is brutally honest, highly tactical, and full of stories that’ll make you laugh, nod, and rethink your workflow. In this episode: 🔥 Why boundaries aren’t stop signs—and how I handle texts at 10 PM 🔥 Who to hire first (and why outsourcing doesn’t mean you’re lazy) 🔥 My take on a la carte pricing vs. collections (spoiler: I’m a Chick-fil-A combo meal kinda girl) 🔥 The exact script to handle “my husband won’t let me” objections like a pro 🔥 Whether you need to network to grow (and why I was blacklisted for not showing up) 🔥 My drop-style booking process (and why I don’t do discovery calls for portraits) 🔥 How to build a brand people want to date (and obsess over) Whether you’re just starting or scaling fast, this episode is your permission slip to run your business in a way that actually works for you. Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to the Posers Podcast 00:35 Episode Introduction and Personal Anecdote 02:13 Building Something Incredible Together 04:27 Answering Your Questions: Business Boundaries 10:58 Hiring Help: Outsourcing for Growth 14:44 Pricing Strategies: Collections vs. A La Carte 18:15 Handling Sales Objections 27:34 The Power of Networking 31:36 Pre-Booking Process and Discovery Calls 34:17 The Importance of Branding 37:30 Conclusion and Call to Action 🔗 Connect with Jodi: 📸 Website 📷 Instagram 📣 Help Spread the Word! If you loved this episode, subscribe, rate, and review! Algorithms are needier than all our ex-boyfriends combined, and I need all the help I can get. Tits up, ears open—let’s go build something epic. Show Sponsor: PASS PASS is more than just a gallery delivery system—it’s where modern photographers share, sell, and scale their work. From digital to physical, PASS lets you automate your passive income with high-quality print products and curated packages—right from your gallery. Pre-built marketing automations, stunning design, and effortless delivery. Start looking like the luxury brand you are. Save $250 with my link → Click here to get started with PASS