The Artisan CEO
You started your business because you love photography… but when it comes to the marketing, strategy, and admin side of things? It’s slowly killing the joy you once found in your craft.
You worry that too much structure will throttle your ability to think creatively…but as it turns out, strategy isn’t suffocating- it’s freeing!
And “profit” isn’t a dirty, four-letter word- it’s an essential ingredient in making sure your business runs well and serves the needs of everyone in your sphere of influence- your clients, your loved one, and you.
Join brand photographer Abby Grace to learn how to cultivate both sides of creative entrepreneurship- being an artist AND a CEO.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 66
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Stop Waiting For Permission
On this episode, we’ll be talking about how to stop waiting for permission before you go after the big goals on your dream list. I’m covering how to prep and pre-vet your ideas to give them the best …
Should I Run FB Ads for Photography? An interview with Ashley Braswell
This episode is a conversation with with my friend Ashley Braswell, FB ads expert and founder of The Paid Ad Academy, and we’re talking all about running paid ads for service-based businesses (someth…
Recording Vocals for an EP- Here’s What I Learned
On this episode, we’ll be talking about what it looks like to adapt your style or approach to fit the creative needs of a project- I recently had the opportunity to participate in recording sessions …
Sales Call Mindset Hurdles
On this episode, we’ll be talking about the S-word- Selling. It’s a topic that makes a lot of artists want to hide or take a shower, but what if I told you that your prospects actually WANT you to se…
Happy Birthday TACEO!
On this episode we’re celebrating the podcast’s first birthday with a look at lessons learned from my first year of podcasting, and where we’re planning to take the podcast in year 2!
Resources menti…
How to Receive Criticism
On this episode, we’ll be talking about how to receive criticism, whether that’s constructive criticism or… less than constructive. We’ll be covering how to process feedback that makes you feel sick,…
Why I Joined a Mastermind
On this episode, we’ll be talking about the concept of masterminds- we’ll be covering what they are, why I joined one, and what to look for in a mastermind you’re considering signing up for.
Resources…
When to Update Your Brand Photographs
On this episode, we’re talking about reading the signs of when it’s time to update your brand photographs- this episode is for anyone who runs a creative small business, whether you’re a photographer…
Working with Your Spouse
On this episode, we’ll be talking about running a business with and working alongside your spouse! I’m so grateful my husband Matt is joining me for this episode- we’ll be covering how we made the de…
How to Onboard Your Brand Clients
On this episode, we’ll be talking about onboarding new brand clients- how to welcome them into your pipeline and set you both up for success, resulting in a noticeable improvement in their experience…
How to Have Great Conversations at Conferences
On this episode, we’ll be talking about how to have great conversations at conferences and in-person industry events. We’ll be covering the do’s and don’ts of conversation-starting questions, and I’v…
Bonus Episode: Our Story of Infertility
On this episode, I’ll be sharing our story of infertility- the pain and sorrow, but also the hope and joy that we found as a result. I’ll be covering our journey from beginning to try for a family, t…
Top 5: Worst Investments I’ve Made in Business
On this episode, we’ll be talking about the worst investments I’ve made in my dozen+ years of business! We’ll be covering my biggest regrets when it comes to AGP dollars I’ve spent, and the one inves…
Top 5: The Best Money I’ve Spent on My Business
On this episode, we’ll be talking about the best investments I’ve made in my business over the last 13 years…. We’ll be covering where I’ve spent the most money, how it’s paid off, and which investme…
Nine Hacks to Travel Easier as a Photographer
On this episode, we’ll be talking about travel hacks for brand photographers! We’ll be covering both the best and worst practices I’ve found for traveling long distances for client work, and I’ll be …
What a Princess Race Taught Me About Business
On this episode, we’ll be talking about what running 19.3 miles through the Walt Disney World parks taught me about running a business. I’ll be sharing how I finally learned to stop looking over my s…
Go Home, Imposter Syndrome- You’re Drunk
On this episode, we’ll be talking about imposter syndrome, that insidious little voice that, if left unchecked, can do untold damage to your business. We’ll be covering how to recognize imposter synd…
Top 5: Automations for Brand Photographers
On this episode, we’ll be talking about the automations that every brand photographer needs built into their business to create a better client experience and stop wasting precious time and energy. W…
BONUS: My Experience at the Marketer’s Heart Conference
On this episode, I’m sharing my review of the Marketer’s Heart 2023 conference that I just attended! We’ll be covering who the conference was for, what I thought of the whole thing, my main takeaways…
How We’re Handling Childcare as WFH Entrepreneurs
On this episode, we’ll be talking about how we’ve approached childcare as small business owners who work from home! I’m detailing how our childcare situation has evolved from being childless to havin…