The Studio Takeover Podcast
Episodes
65 episodes
The Shadow | Ep 6: “If I Raise My Prices I’ll Lose My Clients”
It sounds like market research. It sounds responsible. Like you've thought it through and landed somewhere reasonable.It's a prediction the Shadow made up.This episode sits with the honest version of that fear, including the part ...
The Shadow | Ep 5: “A Full Calendar Is The Perfect Alibi”
She made sure you'd never have enough. Not because your calendar isn't full. It is. But because a full calendar is the perfect place to hide.This episode is for three people: the photographer who is booked solid at rates...
The Shadow | Ep 04: "I'm Not Good with the Business Side"
The Shadow found a very elegant hiding spot. She convinced you that the business side; the pricing, the numbers, the strategy. It belongs to a different kind of person. Not you. You're the artist. And artists don't need to understand revenue.
The Shadow | Ep. 03: "My Market Wont Pay That"
She handed you an entire geography to hide behind.The market lie is the Shadow's most sophisticated move, because it sounds like data. Like research. Like you're being responsible and grounded and pragmatic about your reality.But ...
The Shadow | Ep. 02: "I'm Not a Salesperson"
She took every bad experience you've ever had with being sold to, packed it into one word, and handed it back to you as a personality trait.Now your integrity and your income are direct opposites. And she made it feel principled.I...
The Shadow | Ep. 01: "I'm Not Ready Yet"
She told you "not yet".For months. Maybe years. In the voice that sounds exactly like wisdom — like patience, like the most responsible version of yourself.That voice has a name.In this episode, we meet the Shadow for the f...
Creative Authority Embodied with Rachna Ratti Randev
In this powerful and present conversation, Cat Ford-Coates sits down with Rachna Rattindev to explore the intersection of artistry, authority, and the quiet courage it takes to lead your brand from embodied truth. They unpack the creative evolu...
Why You’re Still Optional (And Undercharging) - Even with Premium Work
You’re not undercharging because you don’t know your value. You’re undercharging because your message and sales process haven’t caught up with your evolution.If you're creating content every day, testing price points, running ads, and st...
The Invisible Ceiling That’s Capping Your Revenue
You’re not underpaid because you’re under-skilled. You’re underpaid because your messaging still reflects a version of your work that you’ve outgrown. In this episode, I reveal the real reason premium photographers feel stuck at $3K–$6K months,...
The Power of Connecting Your Photography to Your Heart with Stef Graston
Some transformations are born in quiet moments. Others are forged in fire.In this conversation with Stef Graston, we go far beyond the highlight reel of running a photography business. Stef shares her journey from building success...
Exploring the Art of building Business and Life on Your Terms with Sissela Johansson
What if your next level wasn’t about doing more — but about creating space to be more?In this conversation with Sissela, we explore the art of building a business and life that reflect not only your skill, but your values...
Designing A Business in Alignment with Cate Scaglione
What if “success” as you’ve been chasing it isn’t the version that will actually fulfill you?In this conversation with photographer and former corporate leader Cate Scaglione, we move past the surface of business strategy and into...
Navigating AI as an Artist of Photography with Pratik Naik
Cat Ford-Coates and Pratik Naik explore the evolving landscape of AI in the creative industry, particularly in photography. They discuss the duality of AI's impact, from fear and uncertainty to excitement and opportunity. The dialogue emphasize...
You're Already Worthy...Be Valuable with Lisa Zahiya
The intricate relationship between self-worth and business success is a path every business owner travels. Cat and Lisa explore how confidence in one's value impacts pricing strategies, the importance of building a business that can operate ind...
Events & Sponsorships 2 of 2
In this episode of the Studio Takeover Podcast, host Cat Ford-Coates delves into the significance of sponsorships and partnerships for business growth for photography business owners. She emphasizes the importance of building in-person ...
Events & Sponsorships 1 of 2
SummaryIn this episode of the Studio Takeover Podcast, Cat Ford-Coates discusses the importance of marketing for photographers, emphasizing the need for networking and hosting events to gain visibility and connect with potential clients...
The Roller Coaster with Elle Yeon
In this conversation, Elle Yeon shares her journey of entrepreneurship over the past year, discussing the challenges and triumphs of starting her photography business. After having officially completed her first year as the busi...
Uncovering Your Value Through Impact with Dre Smith
Welcome André Smith, a photographer transitioning from sports photography to beauty and branding photography. They discuss the importance of empowerment in photography, the emotional reactions clients have during their photo reveals, and the si...
Stop Hustling the All and Everything and Start CONNECTING with Your Portfolio
In this episode of the Studio Takeover Podcast, Cat Ford-Coates discusses the challenges faced by photographers in the unregulated creative industry, emphasizing the importance of a strong portfolio and effective marketing strategies. ...
The Value of Intention in Portrait with Janice Smith
Janice shares her journey into the world of portrait photography, starting her business after turning 60, emphasizing the importance of printed art over digital images, and the importance of intention in our work. She discusses the ...
The Impact of Authenticity and Connection in Photography with Tanya Boggs
Tanya Boggs shares her journey as a photographer, discussing her evolution from family portraits to personal branding. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity in photography, especially in showcasing who you are as the face OF ...
Creative CEO & Expanding into What You Want with Jenna Karwoski
Jenna shares how she started her photography business with her husband with weddings in the northwest US. As they worked together more and more, and she stepped farther into her role as the Creative Director with setting scenes and posing durin...
From Momographer to Confidence and Connection with Colleen Katz
Starting as a "momographer" in 2009 simply because she wanted real imagery of her four children and uncovered a LOVE in the medium which she turned into a business the way many of us do; at $100 per session.After practicing and learning pos...
Becoming Who You Always Needed with Keri Johnson
Having lost everything on more than one occasion, Keri innovated her life and how she was showing up for her family, her business, and herself.At times it felt like she was creating something from nothing; her photography business, she wrot...
Iron Sharpens Iron with Jerry Ghionis
Get OBSESSED. Like so obsessed within your creative process that you grow, evolve, and become more as an Artist. Jerry shares how if you're only considerate of the outcome; the final shot, the revenue, then the joy experienced from achievement ...
