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From Nothing to Profit
by Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren
Welcome to “From nothing to Profit, a photographers podcast”. Every week Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren discuss topics that come up in their successful photography portrait studio business.
Episodes
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Aging Gracefully
"Though my muscles may stiffen, though my skin may wrinkle, may I never find myself yawning at life." ~ Toyohiko Kagawa We think women of every age should be photographed and celebrated. Over the year's we've photographed lots of high school seniors. The world tries to tell us we should look like...
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Healthy Lifestyle
Aubrey and Kia chat health and how they maintain a healthy lifestyle during their busy season. They share background on how their unique journeys brought them to value health and share their practical tips that you can start applying to your life today. Aubrey shares her top 8 tips in her daily...
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An Interview with Andy Bondurant
Aubrey and Kia interview Kia's husband, Andy Bondurant. Although he is currently a pastor, his knowledge of photography and business goes beyond being a spouse of a photographer. Andy was the director of a large conference and membership organization for senior photographers, exhibited at every...
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What to Wear: A Comprehensive Guide
Anytime that we can bring fashion into our businesses, it establishes expertise. Get caught up on the latest trends as Aubrey and Kia talk through their What to Wear Guide for Senior Girls. Find out what Aubrey and Kia suggest for each of these trends. Want to purchase the template for your…
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Top 10 Tips for Getting Into Speaking
As usual, Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren have completely different perspectives on the speaking world. Aubrey is brand new to the scene with lots that she is excited to share and help other people with. Kia has been a national level speaker in the photography industry for years, even creating…
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Surprise Episode: Girl Power!
International Women's Day is March 8 every year and typically goes by without a huge amount of fanfare. This year was different for Aubrey Lauren and Kia Bondurant. They didn't expect to have a lot to say, but this episode interrupted their podcasting schedule with its urgency. As business women...
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Why We Prioritize Vision Casting Meetings
Do you paddle board at your business meetings? If so, it may be why you have trouble making them a priority. Each season, Kia and Aubrey meet to plan for what's coming up in their business. Listen to find out how they organize their meetings, where they hold them and what books they've learned...
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Tips for Marketing to Each Generation: Part 2
Join Kia and Aubrey as they discuss using a marketing formula for each generation. From romantic and traditional boomers to tech savvy gen-z, leverage your knowledge to better serve each client type and communicate more effectively. Kia and Aubrey share personal experiences working with each...
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Tips for Marketing to Each Generation: Part 1 of 2
One of the best tools to understand your clients and coworkers is knowledge about the different generations. What will motivate a Boomer will completely turn off a Gen Z teen and what will make a Gen X parent skeptical of your product will convince a Millennial parent you know what is going on....
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Day in the Life: Rigorous Routine vs. Spontaneity?
Are you curious about what actually goes on in a Day in the Life of Kia and Aubrey? Join Kia and Aubrey as they talk through their daily routines and share what their typical day looks like. They are often asked how they get so much done every day and you will see it takes 2 very different...
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Getting Personal with Instagram! 3 of 3 in a series - the BONUS instagram episode!
In this extra special BONUS episode of the Instagram series, Kia and Aubrey share how they use their personal Instagrams for their every day lives, rather than for business or promotion. In the first half of this podcast Aubrey shares how Instagram has become a type of dating app! She gives great...
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Get and Keep your Dream Job with Instagram! Episode 2 of 3 in the series
Want to know how to use Instagram when you don't have a business but work as an employee? Listen to this episode for the top 5 tips on using Instagram to get and keep your Dream Job! In this podcast episode, Kia and Aubrey discuss how they use instagram as an advantage in their jobs and practical...
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Best Instagram Strategies for Your Business! 1st in a Series
In the first episode of season 4, Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren share their top 10 tips for Instagram for business. Both Aubrey and Kia have built their personal instagrams and two business accounts to convert clients, generate leads and inspire other business owners. Helpful Links: Download…
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Bo Nelson - An Entrepreneur Podcast
We invited Bo Nelson on as our first ever guest who is not involved in the photography industry. As a local business owner and entrepreneur in the Kansas City area, Bo has been pioneering new ways of selling coffee. His philosophical and creative concepts are an inspiration to any business.…
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Tara Rochelle - A Photographer Interview
You'll love our interview with Tara Rochelle! Follow along as we uncover the surprising journey of Tara Rochelle's senior imagery. When you see Tara Rochelle’s work, there is nuance and depth that is unusual in senior portraits - even senior portraits with such a fashion influence. After talking...
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Emil Rodgriguez-Powell - A Photography Interview
You'll love the energy and inspiration from this interview with Emil! Before her career as a photographer, Emil Rodriguez-Powell was a social worker in child welfare. It was great to be able to talk through some tough issues with Emil with her viewpoint as a photographer and a woman of color. You...
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Carissa Davis - A Photographer Interview
Getting to do an interview with Carissa has been on Kia's list for a while now because Carissa's work is so bright and energetic. The great thing is that Carissa adds in so much meaning to her work with the charities and special projects that she supports with her business. If you are wanting to...
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Ronan Ryle - A Photography Interview
What a fantastic interview with Ronan Ryle of 3xm Solutions and BSA Academy! Ronan is a certified business coach with Profit First and Storybrand - both of which we love and have adopted for our business. He had so much wisdom to share about how to look at your business from a philosophical and a...
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Looking into 2021
Even though we are already well into the first quarter of 2021, there is still a lot of time to make things happen. Listen in as Matt and Kia discuss their personal and professional plans for this unprecedented year. And find out Kia's word of the year. It's only 2 letters. Can you guess it?
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Matt's New Job
We didn't see a lot of things coming in 2020 and this was definitely one of them. But unlike many of 2020's surprises, Matt becoming a financial planner is very exciting. Check out this podcast to find out what prompted Matt to switch careers again. If you didn't know, Matt started out as a high...
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Taking Back Happy
In this first episode of 2021, we are taking a look back at the crazy time last year when we stayed at home and worked a photography business. Kia tried a bunch of new strategies with her business during that unprecedented time. Some were big successes. Others didn't work that well. Listen in to...
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Chelsea Taylor- A Photography Interview
Today on the podcast, we have Chelsea Taylor, from Kansas. She runs a luxury portrait studio in a small town. She gave us real talk about social media today and made us rethink what we are doing. When titling this episode, Matt wrote down “Small Town, Big Goals”. This is a must listen to episode.
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Nicki Hufford- A Photography Interview
Today on From Nothing to Profit, we have Nicki Hufford. We loved getting to know her. She is a major go-getter and is alway on the front edge of our industry. If you are looking for new ideas or want help making movement on an idea you have had for a while, this episode is for you. We also ask...
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Kay Eskridge - A Photography Interview
Today on the podcast, we interview Kay Eskridge, from Phoenix AZ. Kay is the perfect person to have on the podcast right now because we have gotten a lot of feedback from photographers wanting help with making changes in their business. Kay has done it all. She owned a small studio and giant...
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Julia Woods - A Photography Interview
Julia Woods is not only one of the best known photographers in our industry but also an amazing coach. Ever wanted a business coach for just a few minutes? Listen in to this one and you will feel uplifted and inspired to go do great work. This episode is about real talk and it will help you get...
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Sarah Smith - A Photography Interview
This episode with Sarah Smith is maybe the best feel good episode we have had yet. She reminds us of what is important and helps get us pointed in the right direction. If you feel a little lost, listen in because there are a lot of gems in this episode.
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Sean Brown - A Photography Interview
Sean Brown teaches us how he has created a system to run a youtube channel, an instagram and a tiktok account, all from one piece of content. If you are worried about there being to many platforms and how you handle it all, this is for you. When you are done listening you will see the light to…
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Allison Rodgers - A Photography Interview
Allison Rodgers is not just a photographer but also a graphic designer and that comes across in every part of her business. She gives us some great insight into how we should be viewing the products we create for our clients. If you are looking to grow your physical product side of your business...
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Lisa Staff - A Photography Interview
Today on the podcast we talk to Lisa Staff. As a photographer and a social media master, she has some amazing insight into instagram and other social media. When it comes to changing our ways, we want to learn from the best and Lisa is top tier. Our favorite quote from this episode is “Start by...
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Allison Ragsdale - a inside look at photography
In this episode, Matt and Kia interview Allison Ragsdale; Matt's wife. Get the real story on who runs the business and why they are so successful. And guess what? Matt is not calling all the shots. Learn some inside knowledge of their photography world as well the fun story on how Matt and…
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Aubrey Johnson - A Photography Interivew
In this episode Matt and Kia interview Aubrey Johnson. Aubrey is Kia's studio manager and we get the real scoop of what is happening in the business. When you want to know the secrets to success sometimes you just have to ask the person in charge. Learn how to manage employees and get some inside...
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The Man, The Myth, The Legend; Nathan Loker
Looking for a fun yet powerful conversation? This episode with Nathan Loker is one you need to hear today. Learn all about Loker, from the fact he is a stay at home dad as well as a BBQ master. Oh yeah, we talk a lot about what makes him successful in photography as well.
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Dan McClanahan - What makes him the photographer he is
In this episode, we get a rare look into Dan McClanahan's genius. Many believe he is one of the best photographers right now. Listen in to hear what makes him tick and what he is thinking when he creates all this art.
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Marci and Christy - The Senior Portrait Power Team
Today on From nothing to Profit, Matt and Kia interview the mother-daughter team of Marci and Christy. If you are looking for insight into working with family or just all around great advice about the senior portrait industry, this is for you.
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Rod Evans - A more positive view on the Coronavirus
Looking for a more positive outlook on the coronavirus and how it will effect your business? If so, this is the interview for you. Rod is such a fresh breath of air in the time of doom and gloom. He has been in the industry for a long time and has been through hard times before. This recording...
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What does Amanda Holloway think about this whole Coronavirus world we live in now
In this crazy time we wanted to hear what Amanda Holloway is thinking and doing during this time when photographers are not working and bills are still coming in. She has some great insights and as always, a very honest view of the world we live in.
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Thomas Nguyen - Photography Interview
On this episode of the podcast, Matt and Kia interview maybe the most popular photographer in the industry right now, Thomas Nguyen. Learn how he has become such a household name in the industry and his mindset to create unique and beautiful photographs. Such a great interview and it is amazing…
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Kia Bondurant's business plan for the Covid 19 virus
In today's episode we cover what Kia is doing in her studio during the Covid 19 virus outbreak. See what she is doing to stay afloat and what plan she has put in place. If you are looking for help during this time this episode is for you.
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What Matt Hoaglin's Studio is doing during the Covid 19 virus
Matt Hoaglin and Kia Bondurant discuss what Matt's studio (Allison Ragsdale Photography) is doing during the Covid 19 virus outbreak. Colorado is currently shut down. So what are Matt and Allison doing to make money, save money and stay focused on the future? Tune in to find out.
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Sarah Petty – A Photographer Podcast Interview
On this episode of From Nothing to Profit, Matt and Kia interview Sarah Petty, who is a huge name in the industry. Sarah also runs The Joy of Marketing. Sarah started as a marketer. You don’t want to miss how Sarah transitioned into being a high end boutique photography studio. Listen in to hear...
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Vickie Black – A Photographer Podcast Interview
On today’s podcast, Matt & Kia interview Vickie Black, who is the owner of Senior Style Guide. Vickie started out photographing everything, then fell in love with photographing seniors. Senior Style Guide started out as a blog in 2011. It grew into a magazine in 2012. Right now the Hot 100...
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Selessa – A Photographer Podcast Interview
Selessa is a senior portrait photographer in Michigan. Want to hear a great laugh? Listen to this podcast! She had her own advertising and design business before going full time photographer. She specializes in senior portraits and has great insight into senior model teams. Selessa is excited…
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Isaac Coffy – A Photographer Podcast Interview
Today’s awesome podcast is with Isaac Coffey, who specializes in senior portraits in a very small rural town. He is the only one in his area offering the full experience to his clients. He is also 25 years old. You’ll want to hear about Isaac’s mental shift to thinking about his business as a...
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Randy Coleman – A Photographer Podcast Interview
Today’s podcast is with Randy Coleman. Kia and Randy met via Instagram DM and Kia credits Randy with influencing her business in a positive, profitable way this past year. Randy says he’s known as the fun studio. He and his team keep their clients laughing the whole time, while also keeping…
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Christine Tremoulet – A Photographer Podcast Interview
On today’s podcast, Matt interviews Christine about her new project, Instalocal. They’ve known eachother for years, via FB blogger group, in which Matt claims they haven’t been kicked out yet because they behave themselves. Christine had been working as a digital strategist for years and started...
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Beth Teutschmann – A Photographer Podcast Interview
Matt has known Beth Teutschmann for years via the internet. Beth has a degree in geology but when her internship ended early, Beth went to work for her friend, and fellow photographer, Molly. She started retouching for Molly and now run an outsourcing company for photographers to send out their...
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Corey Potter – A Photographer Podcast Interview
Today’s podcast is an interview with Corey Potter. Corey photographed weddings for years and also worked with websites and SEO since he was 15. Once Corey had kids, he and his wife decided 40 weddings a year and homeschooling was too much. Corey says SEO is important but shouldn’t be your only...
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Imagely – A Photographer Podcast Interview
Matt and Kia are officially in Season 2 of From Nothing to Profit!! And this episode is with Scott Wyden, who is this podcast’s first repeat guest too! Scott tells us that 35% of websites are powered by wordpress. NextGenPro is Imagely’s plugin for WordPress that now offers auto print…
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Justin Lofton – A Photographer Podcast Interview
On today’s podcast, Matt interviews Justin Lofton, who is not a photographer. Justin works in marketing, SEO, Facebook ad agencies and coaching. Justin’s passion lies in helping entrepreneurs skip some of the challenges we face. Listen in to see what he says about your energy. Delegate or delete...
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Work-Life Balance
Today, Matt and Kia discuss work life balance, specifically with a family/children. When Kia first started work as a photographer, she worked 60 hours a week and that didn’t stop when she had her first two children. You don’t want to miss Kia’s story after a life changing event occured. Kia says...
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Welcome to “From nothing to Profit, a photographers podcast”. Every week Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren discuss topics that come up in their successful photography portrait studio business.
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