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Next Brave Step Podcast
by Chelsy Weisz
How to build a dream photography business? How do I charge what I'm worth? Am I ready to go full time? How can I stand out from a sea of other photographers in my area? How do I market my photography business? And the biggest question of all, can I do all of this without giving up my life?Welcome to The Wise Photographer Podcast where we will answer ALL of these questions and so much more! Each week, host Chelsy Weisz (pronounced wise see what we did there!) will bring you productivity hacks, social media strategies, and interviews from other photographers. All to help you build the life and photography business you love! Chelsy shares tangible tips to help you establish yourself as an expert in your area, create an outstanding client experience, and refine your workflow, to make more money, without needing to book more photo sessions!
Episodes
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84. Sharing Your Story Without Shame: The Power of Vulnerability with Oli DeBoer
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Next Brave Step Podcast, Chelsy sits down with Olli DeBoer, host of the Dirty Laundry podcast. Oli shares the inspiration behind her podcast, the power of storytelling, and how embracing vulnerability can lead to healing. From working in foster care…
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83. How to Actually Market to Your Ideal Clients and Grow Your Business
Episode Summary: You've done the work to define your Ideal Client Avatar (ICA)—but are you actually using it to grow your business? Knowing who your dream client is isn't enough—the real magic happens when you put those insights into action. In this episode, we'll dive into: ✅ How to align your...
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82. The 5-Step Framework to Find & Speak to Your Dream Clients
📥 Grab your free Ideal Client Blueprint here → https://bit.ly/4g8NyYG Episode Summary Feeling like your marketing is falling flat? Like you're talking to everyone but connecting with no one? You're not alone. The truth is, if you're unclear on who you're speaking to, your messaging won't…
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81. Feeling Stuck? This Pep Talk Will Get You Moving
Episode Summary Feeling stuck and losing momentum on your goals? You're not alone. January starts with excitement and big dreams, but as the days pass, doubt and hesitation creep in. If you're struggling to stay motivated or waiting for the perfect moment to take action—this episode is for you!…
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80. How to Build a Cohesive Marketing Funnel That Converts
Grab the Workskeet- https://chelsyweisz.com/build-cohesive-marketing-funnel/ If you've ever felt like you're working hard on social media, tweaking your website, and sending emails but not seeing the results you hoped for, you're not alone. The missing piece might just be a cohesive marketing...
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79. The Mindset Shift to Transform Your Finances | Interview with Christiane David of Green Wealth Legacy
Episode Summary: In this empowering episode, Chelsy speaks with Christiane David, co-founder of Green Wealth Legacy, about the transformative power of shifting your mindset to take control of your finances. Christiane shares her personal journey as an immigrant navigating financial literacy and…
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78. How to Unlock Clarity as a Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur
Grab the Golden Grid worksheet here! Learn more about the January 2025 Accountablity Group here. Summary In this episode, Chelsy Weisz discusses the challenges faced by multi-passionate entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of focus in overcoming overwhelm and achieving clarity. She…
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77. Plan Your Best Year Yet: A Step-by-Step Guide to 2025 Success
Grab the 2025 printable wall calendar - https://chelsyweisz.com/calendar Join the January 2025 Accountablity Group https://chelsyweisz.com/january Full Show Notes: https://chelsyweisz.com/business-planning-2025/ Summary In this episode of the Next Brave Step podcast, host Chelsy Wise discusses...
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76. From Comparison to Confidence: Stop Measuring, Start Thriving
Summary In this episode of the Next Brave Step podcast, host Chelsy Weisz delves into the pervasive issue of comparison, exploring its roots and the detrimental effects it has on personal growth and confidence. She shares relatable anecdotes and emphasizes the importance of shifting focus from...
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75. Building Confidence as a Creative: Actionable Steps to Embrace Growth and Overcome Self-Doubt
Summary In this episode of the Brave Step podcast, host Chelsy Weisz discusses the essential role of confidence in the creative journey. She shares her personal experiences with self-doubt and emphasizes that confidence is not an innate trait but a skill that can be developed through action and...
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74. Why Feeling Like a Fraud Means You're Growing
Summary: Welcome back to The Next Brave Step Podcast! In this inspiring episode, we're diving into a topic many of us face but rarely talk about—imposter syndrome. Have you ever felt like you're not good enough, not qualified enough, or not ready for that next big step? You're not alone, and this...
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73. The Courage to Begin: How to Silence Overthinking and Take Action
Grab the Download Here Summary In this episode of the Brave Step podcast, host Chelsy Weisz delves into the theme of overthinking and its detrimental effects on personal growth and productivity. She shares her own experiences with overthinking, particularly in the context of launching her…
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Embrace Success and Repeat: The Final Stage of The Next Brave Step Blueprint
Welcome back to The Next Brave Step Podcast! In this episode, Chelsy Weisz dives into the final stage of her signature coaching method, The Next Brave Step Blueprint: Receive and Repeat. Throughout this series, we've explored the stages of Reckoning, Evaluation and Strategy, Massive Action, and...
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Course Correcting: Key Strategies for Staying on Track with Your Goals
In this episode of the Next Brave Step Podcast, host Chelsy Weisz explores the fifth stage of the Next Brave Step Blueprint: Course Correcting. This stage focuses on making necessary adjustments to your strategies to stay aligned with your goals. Chelsea shares practical tips, personal stories…
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Taking Massive Action: The Fourth Step in the Next Brave Step Blueprint
In this episode of the Next Brave Step Podcast, host Chelsy Weisz explores the fourth stage of her coaching method, the next brave step blueprint, by focusing on taking massive action. She explains the importance of turning strategy into reality through bold and consistent actions. Chelsy shares...
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Overcoming Roadblocks: Strategic Planning for Your Best Life
Overcoming Roadblocks: Strategic Planning for Your Best Life Welcome back to The Next Brave Step Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the third stage of the Next Brave Step Blueprint—The Strategy Stage. If you've ever felt stuck, faced obstacles, or struggled to achieve your goals, this...
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Navigating Your Path: Mastering the Evaluation Stage of Transformational Change
Download the workbook: https://chelsy.myflodesk.com/eesd5f14qi Today, your host, Chelsy Weisz, delves into the crucial 'Evaluation' stage of the Next Brave Step Blueprint, a proven system that has transformed lives globally. Whether it's a career that no longer serves you, financial hurdles, or...
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The Reckoning: Your First Brave Step Towards Transformation
Welcome to The Next Brave Step Podcast! I'm your host, Chelsy Weisz, and today we're diving into "The Reckoning: Your First Brave Step Towards Transformation." In this episode, we explore the vital first stage of the Next Brave Step Blueprint: recognizing the need for change and confronting the...
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Navigating Divorce as a Wedding Photographer
In this profoundly personal episode of the Next Brave Step podcast, join Chelsy as she delves into the complex world of capturing the essence of matrimonial bliss through her lens while personally navigating the turbulent waters of divorce. "Navigating Divorce as a Wedding Photographer" offers a...
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Less But Better: Secrets to Work-Life Harmony with Leah Remillét
Episode Summary: Join us as Leah Remillét, a seasoned entrepreneur and coach, dives into her transformative journey from starting a photography business to empowering other women entrepreneurs. Discover Leah's strategies for achieving work-life balance through smart time management and effective...
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Behind the Camera: Uncovering Abundance Mindset with Jane Goodrich
Summary In this conversation, Jane Goodrich, a photographer and founder of a software platform for photographers, shares her journey as a business owner and the brave steps she took to start her software business. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from a service-based business to a...
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62. Living Boldly: Overcoming Fear and Public Opinion
In this episode, Chelsy shares her life updates and the lessons she has learned in therapy over the past few years. She discusses her experience as an Economic Development Director and the challenges she faced in that role. She also talks about transitioning to the editor of a media company and…
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60. Overcoming Procrastination: Unlocking Productivity for Entrepreneurs and Busy Moms
In this episode, Chelsy explores the topic of procrastination and its impact on personal and professional lives. The conversation delves into the underlying reasons behind procrastination and provides a powerful tool to overcome it. The host also introduces the Brave Step Collective, a membership...
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59. Unlocking Email Marketing: The Key to Amplifying Your Profits
Register for free training Summary In this episode, Chelsy discusses the often overlooked marketing medium of email marketing. She announces a free workshop on email marketing and highlights the importance of diversifying marketing efforts. Chelsy shares her personal experience of being locked…
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58. Marketing in the Age of Authenticity: Tips for Personal Connection on Instagram
In this episode, Chelsy discusses the trends and benefits of face-to-face interactions on social media, particularly through the use of video. She highlights the influence of TikTok on Instagram and the importance of authenticity in content creation. The host provides tips for getting started…
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57. Rewriting Our Stories: How Words Can Change Our Destiny
In this enlightening episode of "The Next Brave Step," the host, Chelsy Weisz, explores the profound impact of words on our lives. She shares her journey of overcoming negative self-talk and breaking free from limiting beliefs. The episode delves into the importance of replacing old programming...
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56. Harnessing the Power of Morning & Evening Routines for Success
Grab your customizable morning + evening routine printable!- https://bit.ly/48Vq0Uh This episode discusses the power of routines, specifically morning and evening routines. Chelsy Weisz shares her personal experiences and how her routines have evolved throughout different seasons of life. Chelsy...
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55. Embracing the Chaos: My Journey Through Limiting Beliefs and Upper Limits
Summary In this episode, Chelsy discusses her experience with upper limits and the challenges she faces as she launches her podcast and other ventures. She shares her struggles with self-doubt, perfectionism, and procrastination, as well as technical issues and budget constraints. Chelsy…
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54. Embracing the Power of Vision Boards to Manifest Dreams
In this inspiring episode, Chelsy Weisz delves into the power of vision boards as tools for manifesting dreams. The conversation covers the concept of vision boards, the science of visualization, and practical tips for creating effective vision boards, both physically and digitally. Key Points:...
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53. Breaking Barriers: Conquering Fear in the Pursuit of Dreams
Key Highlights: Journey Beyond Fear: Learn how to identify and confront the fears that hold you back, unlocking your full potential in both personal and professional realms. Chelsy's Personal Insights: Chelsy shares her own experiences with overcoming fear, especially in the context of her recent...
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53. Breaking Barriers: Conquering Fear in the Pursuit of Dreams (Audio)
Welcome to a powerful episode of The Next Brave Step Podcast, titled "Breaking Barriers: Conquering Fear in the Pursuit of Dreams". Hosted by Chelsy Weisz, this episode delves into the transformative journey of overcoming internal barriers and fear to achieve your wildest dreams. Key Highlights:...
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52. Unlocking Success: How Finding Your 'Why' Transforms Your Life & Business (Video)
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Next Brave Step Podcast, where we delve into the power of understanding and embracing your core purpose – your 'why'. This episode, titled "Unlocking Success: How Finding Your 'Why' Transforms Your Life & Business," is not just a conversation; it's a...
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52. Unlocking Success: How Finding Your 'Why' Transforms Your Life & Business (Audio)
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Next Brave Step Podcast, where we delve into the power of understanding and embracing your core purpose – your 'why'. This episode, titled "Unlocking Success: How Finding Your 'Why' Transforms Your Life & Business," is not just a conversation; it's a...
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51. Unlocking Your Potential: Transform Dreams into Reality (Audio)
Join host Chelsy Weisz as we dive into the power of dreaming for personal growth, overcoming fears like failure and self-doubt, and mastering goal-setting with SMART Goals, OKRs, and BHAGs. Discover tools and community support for turning dreams into actionable steps, inspired by Chelsy's own...
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How To Show Up On Google
Ever wondered how other photographers are able to show up on Google? Today, I'm sharing with you the 3 different ways that you can show up on Google. I discuss the importance of showing up on Google and what it can do for your business in terms of exposure and more clients, as well as the…
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Raise Your Rates While Decreasing Your Workload As A Photographer
Are you too busy to get to everything on your to-do list? From shooting, editing, emailing clients, and keeping up with everything to keep your business running, let alone all of your personal life too, it feels like your workload is taking over. Honestly, it sounds like it might be a little too...
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Is Blogging Even Relevant In 2022
When you think about marketing your photography business, there are a few things that probably come to mind. You might think of social media, running ads, or maybe even something physical like a flyer or business card. Then there are things like radio, magazines, a website, and styled shoots. All...
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Are You Setting Your Goals Too Late?
Do you find you get the majority of your photography bookings in the winter months? Over the years I've realized most of my amazing clients are booking their weddings in December and January time which means I need to get everything in order way before then! If you also are finding your…
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I Got Divorced
A lot has happened this year and I wanted to catch you up, and also talk to you about the podcast rebrand and the meaning behind it. Throughout my life, I've always put others first and rolled with the punches but I'm now putting myself and my kids first. From learning how to lay flooring and fix...
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When Do You Know It's Time To Hire A Coach?
Today I'm joined by my business coach Makayla to discuss all things coaching, from how she got started as a coach, to when the best time is to hire a coach and all about the importance of having a coach that has also experienced being coached. I share when I knew it was the right time for me to...
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Embrace The Way You Work
Do you keep hearing people preaching that you need to get up at 5 am, do a workout, start your morning routine, and then get to work, maybe they suggest having set work hours every day? That the only way to succeed is to show up every single day at the exact same time and be perfectly consistent…
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Welcome To The Next Brave Step
The Next Brave Step Podcast is a live-workshop style business and marketing podcast packed with actionable step-by-step tips that are helping thousands redefine success and chase bolder dreams. You can train with the experts on how to dig in, do the work, and give you the confidence to take the...
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036. Work Life Balance as a Photographer
The early months of my business were tough, there were a lot of tears, both from me and my 6-month-old daughter. I was trying to find my place in the new roles of mom and wife, and I was barely keeping my head above water. My journey into motherhood came a little sooner than I had thought it…
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035. 5 Tools for Photographers as Bookings Increase After COVID
Restrictions are starting to lift, and brides who have held off on planning weddings are starting to come out of the woodwork. 21 and 22 are shaping up to be very busy for a lot of photographers including myself, which is super exciting, and a little nerve-wracking. My inbox has been flooded with...
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032. How to Define Your Ideal Client as a Photographer
Your ideal client is someone who vibes with your tribe. It's one of those topics that we say yeah, yeah I know I should do that I kinda have it figured out but not really. Or you are super afraid to get very specific on who you are looking to serve because the idea of leaving someone or some…
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033. Easy Social Media Strategy for Photographers
Getting the word out about your new photography business can feel like a giant hurdle. There are so many places to share online: Facebook Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook Stories, Facebook groups, Instagram stories, Instagram reels, IG TV, Snapchat, TicTock, Twitter, LinkedIn, the list goes on.…
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5 Things Your Photography Website Needs to Book Clients
Getting started with building a website can feel totally overwhelming. Choosing fonts, picking out colors, The way the design looks is super important, but the content it contains is where the magic happens. Whether you are hiring a designer or doing it yourself, there are things you need to…
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Start a Photography Business on a Budget
Starting a photography business can be expensive when you really start to look at the cost of things like equipment, advertising, and education. It's crazy how fast things can add up, $12 monthly subscription here, new lens there, oh, and you probably need some new props right. Before you know…
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5 Things I got Right When Starting My Photography Business
Starting a photography business can seem so overwhelming. There are a million things to do and learn equipment and editing techniques to master. Then you step back and wonder if you’re even doing any of it right, or are you wasting time and money on things that don’t matter in the long run. I...
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How to build a dream photography business? How do I charge what I'm worth? Am I ready to go full time? How can I stand out from a sea of other photographers in my area? How do I market my photography business? And the biggest question of all, can I do all of this without giving up my life?Welcome to The Wise Photographer Podcast where we will answer ALL of these questions and so much more! Each week, host Chelsy Weisz (pronounced wise see what we did there!) will bring you productivity hacks, social media strategies, and interviews from other photographers. All to help you build the life and photography business you love! Chelsy shares tangible tips to help you establish yourself as an expert in your area, create an outstanding client experience, and refine your workflow, to make more money, without needing to book more photo sessions!
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How to build a dream photography business? How do I charge what I'm worth? Am I ready to go full time? How can I stand out from a sea of other photographers in my area? How do I market my photography business? And the biggest question of all, can I do all of this without giving up my life?Welcome...
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