600: PBX Premium Member Recordings – Lessons, Takeaways and Goals

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Welcome to a very special milestone episode of PhotoBizX—our 600th! This week, we’re not just reflecting on the journey so far, but celebrating you, the incredible Premium Members who have made this podcast what it is today. Your engagement, insights, and stories inspire not just me but the entire PhotoBizX community. We’ve also just hit another significant milestone: 2.5 million downloads! 🚀 This achievement is a testament to the power of community, the value of shared knowledge, and the collective drive we all have to grow, learn, and succeed in the photography business world. Thank you for being such a big part of this journey! In this episode, you’ll hear directly from Premium Members sharing their big wins, valuable lessons from 2024, and their exciting goals for 2025. Plus, there’s no shortage of inspiration—from Abi’s journey of building an authentic brand to Ina’s first five-figure sale to Ryan’s success with a bold new advertising strategy. These stories prove what’s possible with focus, determination, and the proper support. This is also your chance to join the celebration. As we look back on 600 episodes and 2.5 million downloads, I can’t wait to see what we achieve together in the next chapter. Thank you for being here, for sharing your journey, and for making PhotoBizX the vibrant, supportive, and inspiring community it is. Here's to making 2025 our most successful year yet—together! 🥂 Let’s celebrate this incredible milestone and all we’ve achieved as a community—dive into the stories below, share your takeaways in the comments, and keep the conversation going.​ Abi B – Sunbury Professional Pet Portrait Photographer * Expanding Service Offerings: Diversify photography services with outdoor natural light photography, broadening client appeal and creative opportunities. * Mindful and Intentional Actions: Commit to intentional business decisions by reducing reactivity and staying focused on long-term goals. * Building an Authentic Brand: Trust personal values and instincts to create a cohesive brand that reflects unique style and builds stronger connections. * Pursuing a Career Transformation: Transition from teaching to fully focus on photography and embark on an exciting journey as a growth coach. Abi B Website Abi B Photography on Instagram I need to be a bit more discerning and trust my own values and instincts as to what is right for me and my business…Rather than trying a little bit from here and a little bit from there, I’ve realised the importance of creating something cohesive that truly reflects me. – Abi B Jeany Aerdts – Dog Photographer * Overcoming Fear to Achieve Growth: Embrace the “do it scared” motto, pushing through challenges and building a successful photography business despite fears. * Embracing Action and Progress: By taking small, consistent steps, Jeany turns big goals into achievable milestones, demonstrating that action leads to success. * Building Client Trust and Loyalty: Despite facing rejection, Jeany builds a loyal client base that appreciates the art and creativity of her dog and pet photography. Jeany Aerdts Dog Photography Website The worst thing that could happen was that my the door got bruised or that people said no to my fa...