Get Booked: A Photography Marketing Podcast

We've both got the scars (and the one-star reviews) to prove it — so this week we're handing you our full red-flag playbook for spotting a bad-fit inquiry before it ever gets near your calendar. Love the episode but forgot the action steps before you finished the school pickup line? Get the show notes in your inbox every Monday, with notes, action steps and task lists ready to go. On this episode: Why "limiting language" in an inquiry is telling you something real How to turn a missed red flag into a policy that protects you next time The system that makes red flags obvious instead of invisible Listen to Episode 89 — "The Policy Episode Nobody Wants to Have." Need blog post ideas that actually convert instead of collecting dust in your drafts folder? Melissa put together 35 Blog Post Topics to help. Links: Get the show notes in your inbox Join PPA - - Search Alison Bell as referring member Leave a review in Apple or on Spotify 5 SEO Mistakes Killing Your Photography Business Webinar Download 39 FREE Ways to Get More Clients Get Melissa's Free Blog Post Topics Find Alison on IG @‌getbookedpodcast Find Melissa on IG @‌pictureperfectrankings Used #getbookedpodcast on socials!

We're back with Natalie Bardo, Your Pin Coach, for round two on Pinterest — because one episode was never going to cover keywords, boards, AND what to actually pin when you're starting from zero. Love the episode but forgot the action steps before you finished the school pickup line? Get the show notes in your inbox every Monday, with notes, action steps and task lists ready to go. On this episode: Optimizing your Pinterest profile and boards with location-based keywords Turning Pinterest clicks into real email subscribers A realistic pinning workflow for solo photographers with no VA in sight Resources Mentioned Nadalie Bardo, Your Pin Coach, free pin template pack Pinterest checklist from last week's episode: Free Pinterest Profile Checklist Pinterest Templates from Nadalie - Ep 2 - Free Pinterest Pin Templates Tailwind, the Pinterest scheduler Melissa uses and Nadalie recommends Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix them) in Melissa's free masterclass: https://pictureperfectrankings.com/mistakes Looking for your next clients? Grab Alison's list of 39 FREE ways to get more bookings—no ads required. Links: Leave a review in Apple or on Spotify 5 SEO Mistakes Killing Your Photography Business Webinar Download 39 FREE Ways to Get More Clients Get Melissa's Free Blog Post Topics Find Alison on IG @‌getbookedpodcast Find Melissa on IG @‌pictureperfectrankings Used #getbookedpodcast on socials!

We're finally cracking open the spreadsheet on email marketing analytics — the authority stuff, the numbers that actually matter, and why your unengaged subscribers are basically ghosting you and need to go. On this episode: Why email authentication is the foundation of inbox trust Which analytics actually matter (and which ones to stop obsessing over) How to use AI to do the number-crunching for you ________________________ LAST CALL for Email Marketing workshop - 60 minutes to turn that beautiful blog into a growing email list that BOOKS. Alison is going to walk you through the set up, organization, frequency & techy side of email marketing for creatives like you! Save 25% off your first year with Flodesk. Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix them) in Melissa's free masterclass: https://pictureperfectrankings.com/mistakes Ready to streamline your content? Melissa's got you covered with her 35+ Blog Post Topics freebie—grab them now. Looking for your next clients? Grab Alison's list of 39 FREE ways to get more bookings—no ads required. Links: Hit Send: Email Marketing for Photographers Save 25% off your first year with Flodesk. Leave a review in Apple or on Spotify 5 SEO Mistakes Killing Your Photography Business Webinar Download 39 FREE Ways to Get More Clients Get Melissa's Free Blog Post Topics Find Alison on IG @‌getbookedpodcast Find Melissa on IG @‌pictureperfectrankings Used #getbookedpodcast on socials!

We know, we know — "CRM vs. ESP" sounds like alphabet soup, but getting email marketing for photographers right might just be the missing piece between random Instagram eyeballs and clients who actually read what you send. On this episode: The real difference between your CRM and your ESP Why owning your email list beats borrowing your audience on social media What to look for before you invest in an email service provider Turn random website visitors into potential clients with an platform you own-email! It's not dead, we promise. Alison is hosting a 60 minute workshop specifically for photographers - join now! Want more content ideas to keep your emails (and blog) full? Melissa put together 35 Blog Post Topics so you never run out of things to say. Save 25% on Flodesk for your first year? Grab the discount here. Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix them) in Melissa's free masterclass: https://pictureperfectrankings.com/mistakes Looking for your next clients? Grab Alison's list of 39 FREE ways to get more bookings—no ads required. Links: https://flodesk.com/c/0QOFJM Get 25% off your first year Leave a review in Apple or on Spotify 5 SEO Mistakes Killing Your Photography Business Webinar Download 39 FREE Ways to Get More Clients Get Melissa's Free Blog Post Topics Find Alison on IG @‌getbookedpodcast Find Melissa on IG @‌pictureperfectrankings Used #getbookedpodcast on socials!

Confession: our reel game has been feast or famine all summer. So we brought in a marketing pro to show us how to build a B-roll bank so full, you'll never scramble for content again. Kate is a marketing specialist supporting photographers with everything from Instagram to lead magnets. She loves helping photographers build out the marketing ecosystem that works for them, so everything works together (without more work for them). On this episode: Building a B-roll bank that keeps your content consistent, even in your busiest season The B-roll ideas most photographers skip that Instagram actually rewards Simple tools and systems for filming (and finding) your footage later Alison's favorite (and surprisingly affordable) gimbal hack for hands-free BTS footage at sessions Join Alison's Email Marketing Workshop Sept 24! Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix them) in Melissa's free masterclass: https://pictureperfectrankings.com/mistakes Ready to streamline your content? Melissa's got you covered with her 35+ Blog Post Topics freebie—grab them now. Looking for your next clients? Grab Alison's list of 39 FREE ways to get more bookings—no ads required. Links: Leave a review in Apple or on Spotify 5 SEO Mistakes Killing Your Photography Business Webinar Download 39 FREE Ways to Get More Clients Get Melissa's Free Blog Post Topics Find Alison on IG @‌getbookedpodcast Find Melissa on IG @‌pictureperfectrankings Used #getbookedpodcast on socials!

This summit isn't about photography. It's about business: 26 business experts and mentors talking about launches, strategies, sales, copywriting, integration, and automation - the behind the scenes things that make it all work. On this episode: What the Black Friday Summit actually is (and who it's really for) The strategy behind whether a Black Friday sale makes sense for your business What's free, what's not, and how to decide if the upgrade is worth it Aug 25, 26, 27 VIRTUAL Talks are 20 to 30 minutes long each, buy for just 24 hours unless you get the VIP. Register here! The Black Friday Summit is a free 3-day virtual event — August 25th, 26th, and 27th - with 26 speakers each teaching their single best Black Friday strategy. Registration is free, and I'm honestly not a Black Friday person, so if I'm speaking, you know it's worth a look. Quick disclosure: I'm a speaker at this summit and an affiliate — if you upgrade through my link, I earn a commission. The summit itself is free either way.

We're flipping the script this week — Alison's in the guest chair for a replay of her conversation with Colie James on the Business-First Creatives Podcast. When every client has flown thousands of miles for a session with zero room for a redo, client experience isn't a nice-to-have — it's the whole game. On this episode: Client experience when your clients are on vacation Communicating your non-negotiables (unapologetically) Why more client emails is actually better service Want more of Colie? Find her over at the Business-First Creatives Podcast. Need to brain dump some business ideas or decisions? Wanna chat it out? Get your name on the waitlist for Alison's Free 15 and Mentoring when it returns this fall. Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix them) in Melissa's free masterclass: 5 SEO Mistakes Killing Your Photography Business Masterclass Links: Leave a review in Apple or on Spotify 5 SEO Mistakes Killing Your Photography Business Webinar Download 39 FREE Ways to Get More Clients Get Melissa's Free Blog Post Topics Find Alison on IG @‌getbookedpodcast Find Melissa on IG @‌pictureperfectrankings Used #getbookedpodcast on socials!

NEW! Join the Get Booked Anywhere Facebook group to chat with biz-minded creatives. Alison will be in there all summer long to help answer questions and of course, share the show! Summer is coming in hot, and so are the kids — so we're breaking down exactly how to keep your photography business running when your whole house becomes a daycare. From mindset shifts to real-deal strategies (and yes, chore lists that actually work), this one's for every photographer-mom who refuses to let summer derail the business she's built. On this episode: How to decide your summer work mode — full on, full off, or somewhere in between Work strategies that actually fit around kids at home (including the early morning goldmine) Age-by-age tips for keeping kids busy so you can actually focus Want to get your content working harder for your photography business? Check out Melissa's 35 Blog Post Topics for blog content that actually brings in clients. Need to brain dump some business ideas or decisions? Wanna chat it out? Get your name on the waitlist for Alison's Free 15 and mentoring when it returns in the fall. Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix them) in Melissa's free masterclass: 5 SEO Mistakes Killing Your Photography Business Masterclass Thinking about a pivot or transition in your photography business? Book a free 15 minute discovery call with Alison to talk through your next move. Ready to streamline your content? Melissa's got you covered with her 35+ Blog Post Topics freebie—grab them now. Looking for your next clients? Grab Alison's list of 39 FREE ways to get more bookings—no ads required. Links: Leave a review in Apple or on Spotify 5 SEO Mistakes Killing Your Photography Business Webinar Download 39 FREE Ways to Get More Clients Get Melissa's Free Blog Post Topics Find Alison on IG @‌getbookedpodcast Find Melissa on IG @‌pictureperfectrankings Used #getbookedpodcast on socials!