Are you too close to your business to figure out why you’re stuck? In my experience, the answer is probably yes. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few stories about the impact that an outside pair of eyes can have on your business.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a high-touch mastermind for established female photographers ready to lead their business, not just run it. Over the six-month experience, you’ll gain clarity on your vision and offers, build sustainable systems, and get to know the most supportive community of women. The program also includes lessons with incredible industry experts, weekly calls, and ongoing accountability. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes:

How this issue showed up in my mastermind (2:04)

The coaching call that got me unstuck (4:05)

Asking for help from a friend and fellow coach (5:29)

You need somebody on the outside (6:56)

You have an emotional attachment to each part of your business (7:41)

You are justifying an overcomplicated process (10:19)

Your ideas are contradicting one another (11:34)

You are continually looking for a different answer (13:21)

A coach can give you unique solutions (14:13)

Get outside eyes by being in the room (16:04)

Is there someone that deeply knows you and your business? (17:32)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root to Rise: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt

TikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt

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Busy season is here, but… you don’t feel busy. And it’s making you nervous. Is your business failing? In today’s episode, I’m here to remind you that nothing is wrong with your business. In fact, it might be that you’ve actually built a business that doesn’t overwhelm you during the busy season.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a high-touch mastermind for established female photographers ready to lead their business, not just run it. Over the six-month experience, you’ll gain clarity on your vision and offers, build sustainable systems, and get to know the most supportive community of women. The program also includes lessons with incredible industry experts, weekly calls, and ongoing accountability. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes:

We have been trained to view success wrong (5:11)

You’re purposely less busy (8:35)

Throwing up discounted minis (10:05)

Saying yes to work that you’ve already retired (12:27)

Deciding you’re failing based on a feeling (13:04)

Rewrite how you are tracking success (17:27)

Look at the freedom with gratitude (18:54)

You built this intentionally (19:44)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root to Rise: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt

TikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.