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EPISODE · Apr 19, 2025 · 56 MIN

Episode 8: Scaling Solo: Growth Challenges Without a Team

from Wine Down and Focus: Photography Tips & Stories Over a Glass of Wine · host Annette Sundberg & Christina Ahlheim

🎙️ Wine Down and Focus with Annette & Christina🍷 Where photography meets fun—sip, laugh, and learn with Annette and Christina!📩 Subscribe & Get Your FREE Guide: "5 Ways to Get More Photography Clients"In this fun and honest episode, Annette and Christina sit down with Canadian photographer Tammy Lipsett to talk about the realities of running a photography business solo. Tammy, who specializes in volume sports photography just outside Calgary, Alberta, shares how her journey started with a Twitter push and turned into a thriving business covering sports, dance, and more.They dive into the challenges of scaling without a full-time team, how Tammy hires seasonally (including her own kids!), and the importance of knowing your strengths and outsourcing your weaknesses. She also shares insights into her favorite tech tools—like Evoto and Captura—that have helped streamline her workflow and cut editing time dramatically.The episode is packed with laughs, including stories of emotional support crickets, Muppet hats that scare small children, and Tammy’s “Santa Claus-like” multitasking skills. It also touches on deeper topics like setting boundaries, avoiding burnout, dealing with competition, and redefining what success looks like for you.Tammy proves you can build a successful business without a flashy website or a big team—just authenticity, efficiency, great customer service, and a sense of humor.Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc Te Muna Road Vineyard, 2023Nanaimo BarsTammy Lipsett – One Shot Photography🔗 Show WebsiteFollow Us on Socials:📍 Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | PinterestSupport the Show⭐️ Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! It helps so much! Apple Spotify 🎙️ Join the PodcastGet Involved👩‍💼 Be on the Show 💡 Request a Show Topic 🍷 Recommend a Wine for the Show 🤝 Become a SponsorAbout Your Hosts📷 Annette – Sundberg Photography 📷 Christina – Charisma Photography 

🎙️ Wine Down and Focus with Annette & Christina 🍷 Where photography meets fun—sip, laugh, and learn with Annette and Christina! 📩 Subscribe & Get Your FREE Guide: "5 Ways to Get More Photography Clients" In this fun and honest episode, Annette and Christina sit down with Canadian photographer Tammy Lipsett to talk about the realities of running a photography business solo. Tammy, who specializes in volume sports photography just outside Calgary, Alberta, shares how her journey started...

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🎙️ Wine Down and Focus with Annette & Christina🍷 Where photography meets fun—sip, laugh, and learn with Annette and Christina!📩 Subscribe & Get Your FREE Guide: "5 Ways to Get More Photography Clients"In this fun and honest episode, Annette and...

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