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Hosted by KP and Jessie (the business partners and IRL partners behind Inkpot Creative®), The Unexpected Entrepreneur podcast deep-dives into the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.
Covering everything from strategic brand development to the advantage of having a bold website as a wedding photographer, nothing is off limits as KP and Jessie help wedding photographers and creative entrepreneurs figure out how to stand out in a crowded market not just strategically, but authentically.
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Developing a Unique Brand Identity as a Photographer
In this week's episode, we talk about the key factors in developing your unique brand identity. We chat about: Ideal clients Brand messaging Brand voice Brand visuals Our links: + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day! + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members! + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
24:3931/01/2024
Defining Your Ideal Photography Client
In today's episode, we dive into ideal clients, what they are, how to figure out who they are, and why they are important for your business! Our links: + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day! + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members! + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
15:2325/01/2024
The Power of Branding in Your Photography Business
In today's episode, we talk all about the power of branding and why it is important in your photography business. We touch on what your brand actually entails, crafting your brand identity, and how to actually use it in your marketing! Our links: + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day! + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members! + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
15:2917/01/2024
A Look Back at 2023
As the year comes to a close, we took a look back at our 2023 - the things we did, the things we learned, and the things we are excited for in 2024! Our links: + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day! + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members! + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
59:1128/12/2023
SEO Basics for Wedding Pros
In this episode we talk all about SEO for wedding pros and the first steps to take as you start to optimize your website and your blog. Plus how you can use your blog to help target a wider audience on Google! Our links: + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day! + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members! + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
15:5808/12/2023
The Power of Stability in Business with Annemie Tonken
In this episode, learn all about the importance of business stability and how a membership can help you achieve that with special guest expert, Annemie Tonken! Annemie (she/her/hers) has been a family photographer in Chapel Hill, NC since 2010, and is now an educator, speaker, and host of the top-rated This Can't Be That Hard podcast, where she shares business systems and strategies that help other photographers run profitable, sustainable businesses they love. Be sure to follow along with Annemie on socials and her podcast to learn more. Annemie's Links: Learn about Revenue on Repeat Listen to Annemie's podcast Follow Annemie on Instagram Our Links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + Inkpot Creative® is a queer-led Showit website design studio building unconventional, impactful brand and website experiences for photographers who are leading their industry by creating something different. Get in touch with us to get a strategic brand and/or website booked! + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
29:1201/12/2023
5 Reasons Why We Love & Use Showit
Showit is hands down our favorite website platform. From their user-friendly backend to the WordPress integration, to their support team, we have yet to use a platform that we love more than Showit. In today's episode, hear our top five reasons why we absolutely love Showit! Our links: + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day! + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members! + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
07:3727/09/2023
3 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself for Your Website to Convert
Not sure if your website is actually working for you? Tune into this week's episode to learn about 3 questions you can ask yourself to make sure that your website is actually converting for you! Our links: + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day! + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members! + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
06:0220/09/2023
5 Elements of a Standout Website
With so many people in the online space, it can be hard to figure out how to stand out from the crowd. However, there are always ways you can separate yourself from other businesses. In today's episode, learn about 5 different elements you can add to your site to transform it into a standout website! Our links: + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day! + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members! + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
09:5313/09/2023
3 Mistakes You're Making in Your Website Navigation
Don't let your navigation be your downfall! Check out the 3 mistakes you are making in your website navigation that is making your site harder to navigate for your visitors! Our links: + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day! + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members! + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
07:1506/09/2023
Our Updated Favorite Business Tools
Interested in what tools we use each and every day? Check out our updated list of our favorite business tools that we use each and every day! Our links: + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we talked about! + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members! + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
27:1131/08/2023
5 Quick Tips to Improve Your Blog Posts Today
Check out a few of our quick tips on how to improve your blog posts so they are better optmized and help drive more traffic to your site! Our links: + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members! + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
13:5623/08/2023
Does a Blogging Schedule Matter?
Do you need to schedule your blog posts? Learn more about what this is and our thoughts on if you should schedule your blog posts or not! Our links: + Looking to learn more about SEO and up your game? Join Inkpot Creative Club today where we have monthly masterclasses on SEO topics, monthly implementation calls where you can ask questions about anything SEO, and a Discord community filled with all of the club members! + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
08:0417/08/2023
Freelance Writing with Nora Neus
In this episode, hear about Nora Neus' journey as a freelance writer and how you can pitch articles to publications as an entrepreneur. Nora is a writer, journalist, and producer who has been freelancing since the beginning of 2023. Hear her story of how she transitioned from reporting for CNN to becoming a freelance writer and how you can pitch yourself as a freelance writer to publications as an entrepreneur. Be sure to follow along with Nora on socials and her website to see all of the articles she writes and check out her books linked below! Nora's Links: Nora's website Nora's Instagram 24 Hours in Charlottesville Muhammad Najem, War Reporter Our Links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
23:2109/08/2023
How SEO Can Transform Your Creative Business
SEO can 100% change your online creative business if you take the time to learn and implement. That's exactly what we are helping you do in our new monthly membership, the Inkpot Creative Club. Click here to learn more! Our links: + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
19:1931/07/2023
Stop Relying on Yoast for SEO
While you may always SEO-optimize your website pages thinking if you get the "green light" in Yoast you'll be ranking... unfortunately, there's a lot more that goes into it. In today's episode, find out why you should stop relying on Yoast for SEO! It's official - we are starting an SEO membership! Join the waitlist today for the Inkpot Creative Club. Our links: + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
10:1726/07/2023
We're starting a membership! [Inkpot Creative Club details]
It's official - we are starting a membership! Join the waitlist today for the Inkpot Creative Club. Our links: + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.
09:0219/07/2023
Pinterest Marketing & Being Multi-Passionate with Etinosa Uwa
In this episode, hear about being multipassionate and Pinterest marketing with special guest Etinosa Uwa. Etinosa is a Pinterest Manager & Showit Website Designer. She creates stunning and profitable websites for online entrepreneurs and helps them increase their online visibility through Pinterest marketing. Feel free to send her a DM as she loves to chat with other online business owners 😊 Etinosa's links: https://apinintime.com https://apinintimedesigns.com https://instagram.com/apinintime Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
29:3805/07/2023
3 Easy-to-Implement Tips for a More Natural Sales Conversation with Kerry Walsh
In this episode, we chat with special guest Kerry Walsh about sales! Kerry's links: Kerry's website Kerry's Instagram Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
31:3928/06/2023
All Things VIP Days with Georgia Kaye
In this episode, we chat with special guest Georgia Kaye all about VIP days! Georgia's links: Georgia's website Georgia's Instagram Georgia's TikTok Georgia's FREE VIP Day for Designers Training Georgia's Designer Day Masterclass (we took this and HIGHLY recommend it!) Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
30:4122/06/2023
Astrology for Business Owners with Laura Quintero
In this episode, we chat with special guest Laura Quintero all about astrology for biz owners! If you want to get your birth chart reading done, we highly recommend Laura's services. Check below for a special discount! Laura's links: Laura's Website Laura's Instagram Laura's Astrology Services (use code UNEXPECTED for 15% off your chart reading!) Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
25:4014/06/2023
3 Components You Need to Eliminate Social Media Guilt
It's 2023 - there's no need to rely on social media for leads anymore! If you feel the same, we'd love to have you join us at our webinar on The 5 Step Framework to Increase Traffic 20% or More as an Inclusive Service Provider. In this webinar, you'll learn: How to set yourself up for success to receive 20% or more traffic as an inclusive, changemaking entrepreneur The 5-step COLOR framework you need to follow to strategically attract dreamy clients without relying on social media How we’ve achieved traffic growth for past Inkpot clients using the Strategic Site System and Keyword First Method The webinar is happening live on Monday, June 26, at 11 a.m. PST. A replay will be sent to you if you can't attend live. Links: Check out our new website here! Our amazing new videography is done by Kaylee LaMoine. Our fantastic new brand photos are by Danielle Riley. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
10:0409/06/2023
Recycling Your Website Content Inside Your CRM to Create a Seamless Client Experience with Special Guest Colie James
In this episode, we chat with special guest, Automations & Systems Strategist Colie James, all about how to recycle your website content inside your CRM to create a seamless client experience. Colie's links: Colie's Website Colie's Instagram Colie's Podcast Grab Colie's FREE guide to the workflows everyone needs for their CRM Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
25:3007/06/2023
What a 20% Traffic Increase Means For Your Business
If you're ready to make your content last longer for your business, we'd love to have you join us at our webinar on The 5 Step Framework to Increase Traffic 20% or More as an Inclusive Service Provider. In this webinar, you'll learn: How to set yourself up for success to receive 20% or more traffic as an inclusive, changemaking entrepreneur The 5-step COLOR framework you need to follow to strategically attract dreamy clients without relying on social media How we’ve achieved traffic growth for past Inkpot clients using the Strategic Site System and Keyword First Method The webinar is happening live on Monday, June 26, at 11 a.m. PST. A replay will be sent to you if you can't attend live. -- + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
12:1702/06/2023
How to Get the Best ROI From Your Branding with Bethany McCamish
In this episode, we chat with special guest and brand strategist Bethany McCamish (she/her) about how to get the best ROI from your brand. Bethany is our go-to recommendation for any business owner looking for stand-out psychology-backed branding. Many of our past clients have worked with Bethany for strategic branding. In addition, we wanna give Bethany's Creative CEO Mentorship a special shout-out. Bethany was the first-ever mentor that KP had, and she helped really take Inkpot to the next level. During the second mentorship round, KP even scaled the business enough to hire Jessie to join Inkpot full-time. If you're a creative wanting mentorship from someone who gets it and has been there, check out Bethany's mentorship! Bethany's links: Bethany's website Bethany's Instagram Unbreakable Brands Podcast Bethany's Creative CEO Mentorship Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
26:3931/05/2023
How to Plan the Perfect Brand Photoshoot
We've had quite a few brand photoshoots here at Inkpot, and we always make back the investment tenfold. Here are our best tips! Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
08:0730/05/2023
Week in the Life of a Web Designer (see what KP does on an average week!)
Wondering what a web designer does in an average week? Hear what KP does usually! Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
09:1825/05/2023
Living a Whole Damn Vibe Lifestyle with Steph Wharton
In this special episode, learn about what it means to live a whole damn vibe lifestyle as an online entrepreneur with Steph Wharton! Steph's links: Steph's website Steph's Instagram Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
24:2724/05/2023
Passive Income Ideas for Creatives
Passive income is a great way to add some more income to your business. Here are some ideas to implement it into your business! Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
12:4523/05/2023
How to Grow Your Recurring Revenue as an Entrepreneur
Recurring revenue is the best thing we've ever implemented into our business. Listen to KP's tips to see how to add it to your own business! Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
10:4018/05/2023
Being Compassionate with Language as Business Owners with Drae Solberg
In this special guest episode, hear a conversation with Drae Solberg from All Companion Pet Care about being compassionate with our language as business owners. Drae's links: Drae's website Drae's Instagram Drae's TikTok Drae's Facebook Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
18:2417/05/2023
Examples of Good & Bad Feedback During the Revision Process
When working with an online service provider, you'll be giving feedback of some time. In this short bite-sized episode, hear some examples of good vs bad feedback. Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
05:3916/05/2023
Let's Talk Discovery Calls
What are discovery calls and how should you handle them? We chat about it in this episode! Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
11:5011/05/2023
Standing Out Online with Steph Hennessy
Today we have special guest Steph Hennessy chatting all about how to stand out online! Steph's links: Steph's website Steph's Instagram Steph's TikTok Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
15:4610/05/2023
Dubsado vs Honeybook: Which is better for you?
We are in a unique position because we've used both Dubsado and Honeybook. In this episode, we dive into the key differences between them. Click here to try out Dubsado & receive 20% off! (This is an affiliate link, so we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.) Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
13:4109/05/2023
Entrepreneurial Leadership with Jen Szpigiel from Becoming Iconic
In this special episode, learn about leadership as an online entrepreneur from business and lifestyle mentor, Jen Szpigiel, from Becoming Iconic. Jen's links: Jen's website Jen's Instagram Becoming Iconic Magazine Tune into Jen's podcast Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
33:1503/05/2023
Let's Talk Boundaries in Business
It's so important to have boundaries as a business owner. Here are some of the boundaries we have here at Inkpot! Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless. Businesses mentioned: Brandcendent Mettle & Tonic
13:2202/05/2023
You got ghosted… now what?
If you've ever gotten ghosted as a service provider, you're not alone. Here's what to do if you get ghosted! Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
09:5127/04/2023
Passive Income for Creatives with Liz Brindley
Today we have special guest Liz Brindley chat with us all about getting passive income started in a creative business. Liz's links: Liz's website Instagram Instagram for artwork page Click here for $100 off Press Publish! Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
25:2726/04/2023
Client Red Flags: What They Are & What to Look Out For
There are many red flags to look out for as a service provider. We break down some of the red flags we always keep an eye out for in this episode! Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
17:0325/04/2023
How Blogging & Pinterest Work Together
Pinterest is a great way to get even more people to see your blog posts, and sometimes it's even quicker. In this episode, we dive into how blogging and Pinterest work together. Click here to sign up for Blogging for Business! Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
10:5720/04/2023
How to Plan Your Blog Content
Curious how to plan your blog content successfully? I break it down in this episode! Click here to sign up for Blogging for Business! Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
11:2818/04/2023
How to Make Money From Your Blog as a Business Owner
It's very possible to make money from blogging as a business owner. Learn how in this episode! Want to learn more about how to utilize your blog as a small biz owner? Click here to sign up for Blogging for Business! Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
12:3513/04/2023
Why You Should Be Blogging as a Small Business Owner
In this episode, learn all about why blogging is important as a business owner. Click here to sign up for Blogging for Business! Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
13:5811/04/2023
9 Best Blogging Tools for Small Business Owners
These blogging tools can truly change your business. Here are the ones we recommend: Keysearch for keyword research Notion for organizing your posts JPEG Mini for crunching your blog images/optimizing them Canva or Photoshop for creating Pinterest images or other blog graphics Serpfox for tracking your post rankings Google Analytics and Google Search Console for analytics Google Docs for writing your posts Click here to sign up for Blogging for Business! Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
21:2806/04/2023
How to Write a Blog Post in Just One Hour
Writing a blog post does not have to take a lifetime. Today's episode is all about how we write blog posts in just 1 hour! Click here to sign up for Blogging for Business! Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
12:1704/04/2023
Why You NEED Brand Photography with Kylee B Photography
We say it time and time again as designers - photography can make or break your website and your marketing. Today, we sit down with Kylee from Kylee B Photography (who took our brand pics!) to chat all things brand photography. Connect with Kylee: Kylee's Website (Click here to specifically check out Kylee's brand photography services, which we WHOLEHEARTEDLY recommend!) Instagram Our links: + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
22:1522/12/2022
How to Stand Out with Your Photography Website
How exactly are you meant to stand out in the photography industry? After designing more than 20+ photography websites this year alone, we're here to help in this episode. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
22:3627/10/2022
How We Design a Website in a Day
Today we are spilling the tea on how we actually do our One Day Website service! Find out who it's best for, how we do it, and more. + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
13:5420/10/2022
September 2022 Wrap Up: Courses, Client Launches, & More!
As creative business owners, we don't appreciate our small successes enough. So, I'm starting a new series where at the end of every month, I take a look back and celebrate successes. Tune into today's episode to learn more about what we did at Inkpot Creative in September 2022. Businesses mentioned: Bethany Works, a brand designer who we collab with for our Custom Brand + Web Design service Volumes & Voyages, my travel blog Be Here Wellness & Counseling, one of our clients whose site launched this past month A Lost Epic Cinema, one of our clients whose site will be launching soon + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + If your website doesn't bring leads, it's not a website, it's a glorified business card. Get in touch with us to get a strategic website booked! Our project rates start at $2500. + Get 60 blog post ideas for photographers for FREE! + Take our FREE website quiz if you're not sure what platform is best for you. + Sign up for Strategy Sunday, our weekly email series that helps boundary-pushing creatives intentionally market to dreamy clients so easily it feels effortless.
26:0306/10/2022