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“Your brand: they feel they’re in your world and you in theirs.”

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“Your brand: they feel they’re in your world and you in theirs.”  

A quote, one of many, from last night’s second part presentation from Warne Noyce on branding your photography business.  

Not sure about you, but I want to hear what photographers like Warne have to say on topics like branding.  

Not some academic, theory fluff (too much of that these days!). But real, solid, been-there-done-that, still fighting the fight in the trenches every day photographers.

 The replay is in the forum.

In two parts. Includes a download link.

Not a member? Join us. This might just be exactly what you need to grow a profitable photography studio business.

Robert N. Provencher – Your Master Coach Marketer
“If you want to be a profitable and successful photographer, then study profitable and successful photographers.”

Yes, I’m a slow learner…and here’s why that’s the best thing about me…

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I was always a late bloomer. Some might have said I was slow.   But slow I wasn’t, nor am I slow today.  
Growing up most of my teachers knew this about me. They would tell my parents that I was capable, smart even, but I simply just didn’t “try” or apply myself.   My grades were atrocious.  

The truth is, I was naive, clueless and ignorant in many ways. I was clueless and scared to death.  

This all changed eventually and I kicked into high gear when I turned 31. For most of my 20’s I pursued knowledge. I had eagerly attended business building events and read many, many self help and business book.  

I knew deep in my heart there was something in these events and books. I couldn’t apply it yet until, unbeknownst to me at the time, I  faced my inner demons, my shadow so to speak, and sobered up.  

Which I did when I turned 31. I learned to dance. (Here’s a Ten Minute video where I tell this story at a local TedTalk style event)  

This changed everything in my life. Looking back I connect the many dots.   Here’s a short list of some of the characteristics about me:

–Zen. I was clueless.
As in, duh…. but that’s me. This characteristic is still a part of my identity. But now it’s evolved to being an asset. Some think I am still ‘on the moon.’  
Truth is, I am often in a Zen like state, taking things in. Storing what’s valuable, waiting, like the tortoise. One of my super powers is the recognition that playing the long game, taking it all “one day at a time” pays off in the end.   It’s a marathon. Not a sprint to the finish.

–Immunity to criticism. When someone attacks me I don’t give a sh*t. I learned this back in the 90’s when my photography business started to skyrocket. This is  a valuable characteristic and essential to anyone in business.   And it applies to self-criticism.

-Late bloomer. Yup, that’s me.  I am not a slow learner. I am in fact  a late bloomer. This may come across as a negative thing, but it’s not. Why? Read the previous item again. It doesn’t bother me. I am in good company. History is loaded with successful late bloomers.  

Hopefully I can keep on learning until my last days here. It’s my plan.   Learning from others is one of the best  ways to expand, grow, be inspired and learn.  

This is why I organized a meeting tonight with two of my favorite photographic artists, Thomas Dodd and Brian Demint.
REPLAY IS HERE

Robert N. Provencher – Your Master Coach Marketer
“If you want to be a profitable and successful photographer, then study profitable and successful photographers.”

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“Victims are dangerous”

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I was attending a business seminar way back when. This was a series for small business owners.  
One of the speakers was in a wheel chair.   He rolls out and says: “Take responsibility for everything that happens in your life. Everything. Even if it’s the other guys fault.”  

Wow.   This really, really resonated with me.
  I suppose this truth was in me, dormant. Now and since then awaken.
 
The idea is simple. Never be a victim. Never blame. Never complain. NEVER.  

I know, I know. This is hard.  

But it has to be. Victims, or shall I say, those who play the victim card, are in effect dangerous.  

Why? It takes their power away.   You need to own your sh*t. It’s that simple. No MATTER what.  

Especially when your in business for yourself.   It can be a hard road at times, and the struggle is real.

Feels like your crawling through mud and broken glass.   But in the end, the results are positive, productive and powerful. And yours.

Here’s one way to become positive, productive and powerful.
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Robert N. Provencher – Your Master Coach Marketer
“If you want to be a profitable and successful photographer, then study profitable and successful photographers.”

How do we limit our sales through inadequate pricing or poor sales methods?

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How much do we limit our sales through inadequate pricing or poor sales methods…

How do we limit our sales through inadequate pricing or poor sales methods?

Most limitations start inside. To achieve external success, start inside. Then, flow outward with creative, effective and real money making strategies on pricing and sales.

Pricing, sales and marketing is not black and white. It’s complex, and requires the right tools, the right strategies and the right person.

I believe Warne Noyce is such a person.

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