016: The $10K Photos They’d Hang in a Museum

This isn’t your average “how to run a boudoir business” convo. This is a behind-the-scenes tour of a creative empire in the making. In Part 2 of my conversation with Shannon Griffin, we get deep into the art, psychology, and bold pricing strategy that powers Shannon’s luxury boudoir brand. We’re talking $1,500 commission fees just to start… and five-figure sales for custom-designed wall art that belongs in a gallery. You’ll hear the truth about boundaries, high-end client expectations, saying “no” more than “yes,” and how Shannon’s work changed when she stopped trying to be “just” a photographer—and claimed her place as an artist. If you’ve ever wondered how to charge more, do less, and create actual art people will treasure for a lifetime… this is the episode. Inside this one, we talk about: 🔥What Shannon’s luxury client process really looks like (and why most people fall off) 🔥The mental game of building a business that’s mostly “no”s 🔥How she gets $10K+ clients to say yes without ever sending a price list 🔥What it means to run a values-led, vision-first business (even when it’s terrifying) 🔥Why being the breadwinner, the visionary, and the feeler is a lot—and also totally worth it Timestamps: 00:40 Recap of Last Week's Episode with Shannon Griffin 01:45 Diving into Boudoir Photography 03:11 Creating Trust and Tension with Clients 04:47 The Art of Wall Art 07:13 Shannon's Unique Process and Client Experience 09:11 Challenges and Triumphs in Business 13:04 The Importance of Client Fit and Pricing 15:53 Personal Struggles and Business Impact 19:20 Empowering Women and Building Friendships 20:03 Introducing Pricing and Session Fees 20:19 The Questionnaire and Client Expectations 22:16 Discussing Pricing and Value 24:04 Handling Client Objections and Sales Strategies 26:29 Balancing Client Relationships and Sales 28:42 The Importance of Including Partners in Decisions 33:17 Final Thoughts and Contact Information 35:38 Podcast Wrap-Up 🔗 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. 🚨 The Mastermind is FULL—but the waitlist is open! Want to learn how I built my business from $41K to $330K with no spouse, no financial safety net, and three boys depending on me? My 8-week Mastermind starts August 5th—and while all 10 spots are officially filled, you can still join the waitlist in case one opens up or to be the first to know when the next round launches. I’m teaching everything: 📖 The shift from weddings to portraits 📖 My pricing model 📖 Sales scripts that convert 📖 How to roll objections like a pro 📖 The psychology behind creating demand 👉 CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST 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