{"podcast":{"title":"Worth Every Penny Joycast","slug":"worth-every-penny-joycast-871776","podcast_index_feed_id":871776,"rss_url":"https://joyofmarketing.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://photographybusinessinstitute.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/0/8/a/508ae9fc59a6e5e088c4a68c3ddbc4f2/imageb.jpg","author":"Sarah Petty","episode_count":321,"summary":"How do I build my dream portrait photography business without sacrificing my family and freedom? How do I find photography clients who want more than digital files? What should I charge for my photos? What's the best way to market for photography clients? Am I ready for a studio? Welcome to the Worth Every Penny Joycast where photographer and New York Times Best-Selling author, Sarah Petty, will answer these questions and more. With 3 kids under 3, Sarah decided she wanted to make money with photography. But it wasn't as easy as it looked. After a few years and lots of tears, she built her little portrait photography business into one of America's most profitable and this joycast will show you how. It's designed for photographers who want more from their portrait hotography business, more profits, more clients and more free time…and don't want to sacrifice their family along the way. Each week you'll learn pricing tips, marketing ideas, selling tips and get insights into what's working now. Along with a huge helping of motivation to build your own photography business where your clients say you're worth every penny. 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In a world obsessed with fast bookings and digital files, it's easy to believe you need more clients, more hustle, and more content to succeed. But the photographers building sustainable, profitable businesses are often doing something much quieter, and far more meaningful. In this week's Joycast, Sarah Petty breaks down the \"boring\" business model that helped her go from overwhelmed mom of three to one of America's most profitable photographers. This episode is a powerful reminder that success doesn't come from chasing trends. It comes from serving people deeply and creating artwork that actually matters in their lives. Here's a peek at what you'll walk away with: • Why selling wall portraits creates more freedom, profit, and connection than chasing high-volume sessions • The mindset shift that helps beginner photographers confidently charge more, even without a perfect portfolio • How simple systems, not talent alone, are what truly create thrilled clients and repeat referrals If you've been feeling exhausted trying to \"keep up\" with the photography industry, this episode might feel like permission to build your business differently. Slower. Simpler. More intentionally. Press play and rediscover what people are really investing in when they hire you. RESOURCES: Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin INSTAGRAM – DM me \"Conversation Starters\" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/fre…","meta_description":"What if the thing you've been overlooking is actually the thing that could change everything? 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