PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER DRAMA lol | Catch up w/ Devin + Shay!
Hey, Thriver! This is a ~spaghetti~ episode where we catch you up on our lives, what we're up to in our businesses, some Hey, Thriver updates, and a segment full of juicyyyy stories and questions from YOU! We're v giggly this episode, enjoy w/ wine...unless you're driving.
A TANGIBLE guide to working on the back end of your creative business during the slow season!
In this episode of Hey, Thriver, Devin and Shay talk about working on the back-end of their creative businesses, and give you tangible tips for doing the same!
DON’T WAIT! Audit your life + biz and thrive BEFORE the New Year
In this episode of Hey, Thriver, Devin and Shay talk through an audit of areas of focus for thriving in business, life, health, and creativity — they get candid about where they struggle and where they need to re-focus, and encourage YOU to prioritize your own thriving TODAY. Don’t wait until Monday, don’t wait until the new year. Let’s goooo!
Candid chat about ethics in the photography industry and our personal pet peeves (juicy gossip!!!)
In this episode of Hey, Thriver, Devin and Shay chat unload a lil bit about ethics in the photo/video industry and things that have felt a lil icky — basically, it’s a good ol’ fashion bestie gossip sesh and we invite you to join in haha!
How to add Super-8 to your photography business
In this episode of Hey, Thriver, Shay grillssss Devin about Super 8! Devin upsells Super 8 as an add-on for her incredible photography clients. Not only is it a great source of income, but Super 8 is truly art — a nostalgic, vintage, home video dream. Listen to learn how YOU can add Super 8 to your biz!
How adding video can unlock your photography business goals in 2024
In this episode of Hey, Thriver, Devin + Shay chat about how adding video can be the key to unlocking your photography business goals in 2024
Creating a pricing guide that converts high ticket clients
HEY, THRIVER: All about creating a pricing guide that actually converts inquiries into high-ticket clients!
HEY, THRIVER: All about the new creative business podcast for action takers
HEY, THRIVER: All about the new creative business podcast for action takers — In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin + Shay chat about:
01. Introducing the rebrand — things are different! Here is our ol' pal Devin, here to stay!
02. How we met, the progression of our relationship, why we wanna do this together:
03. What is the hole in the photo/video/creative service industries, problems, and how we’re filling the holes + fixing the problems lol
04. What do we want for our audience and our students and our attendees
05. What does thriving actually mean?
Shay’s Story: How a failed YouTube travel influencer built a multi-media adventure brand
Shay’s Story: How a failed YouTube travel influencer built a multi-media adventure brand
Devin's Story: How a corporate drop-out built a thriving brand with a Craigslist camera
Devin's Story: How a corporate drop-out built a thriving brand with a Craigslist camera
Building a brand that has NO competition ft. Eden Strader!
Eden Strader is a six figure photographer turned business coach who inspires creative entrepreneurs, artists, and makers to build a life of artistic growth, wealth, and personal power with carefully curated strategies in marketing, mindset, sales strategy, and self care through excavating her client's unique brand of magic. Everything Eden Strader is based on the concept that we should be building our dream businesses in order to have our dream lives - not stopping at the business as the final destination.
What is your minimum acceptable baseline? Ft. Tanessa Shears!
Tanessa Shears is a Kinesiologist, Certified Sleep Science Coach, and health consultant who helps entrepreneurs double their energy and focus so they can make more money in their business with her 12 Becoming Limitless Protocols. She works closely with business owners to eliminate brain fog and wake up well rested so they can get more done in less time, maintain consistent, stable energy throughout the day and feel better than they have in years. Tanessa is also the host of The Becoming Limitless Podcast, sharing her expertise on optimizing health and focus for business success.
Dropping the "D" word in 2023 ft. DEI Expert Meshayla Cox!
“I am a proud black woman born and raised in southern California and molded in Montana. I have fiercely advocated racial equity in Montana for nearly a decade. During this time, I have educated and impacted over 1,700 people in the public and private sectors - from philanthropy & technology to conservation. I regularly deliver workshops and trainings on racism, equity, DEI, and organizational transformation nationwide—including as a TEDx speaker.”
A copywriter's take on business, branding, and collaboration ft. Sydney Ludden
A copywriter's take on business, branding, and collaboration ft. Sydney Ludden
LAZY MARKETING 101 ft. SEO blogging expert Danielle Johnson!
LAZY MARKETING 101 w/ SEO BLOGGING EXPERT DANIELLE JOHNSON: Learn how to blog with SEO in mind in a way that feels doable, approachable, and empowering using Danielle’s tried & tested strategies! Set yourself up so that your website is bringing you new leads + new money behind the scenes without you even touching it.
The fastest way to grow an elopement photography and videography business in 2023
The fastest way to grow an elopement photography and videography business in 2023
Hellooooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so stoked you’re here as always — today’s episode is features a chat with my dear friend Devin of Backcountry Bohemians. Devin and I are obsessed w/ what we do andddd we’re hosting a content retreat in New Mexico this June! In this conversation, we go over the obstacles that are holding our fellow elopement photographers + videographers back from growing their businesses and finding the sucess they so desperately want…and that we want for them!
Perfectionism is literally ruining your life and business lol
2023 Content Marketing Strategy for Creative Business — Hellooooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so stoked you’re here as always — today’s episode is on literally my favoirte topic in the universe when it comes to creative business, which is creative business content creation strategy— I really just want to dive deeepppp on content in 2023, and I want to go hard on quantity and on service, so truly helping people on the photo/video side of my business and the business education side — I am such a huge believer in content marketing and I think brands will win when they go hard on content — can you tell I’m deep into Gary V’s universe!? I’m so bought in though, and if I can get you to buy in just a little I really really really think we can majorly impact the success of your business.
In-Depth Q/A Business Coaching Call w/ Videographer Alexandra
Alex is a beautiful soul + a new videographer on the scene — she attended my very first content day last fall and she’s always had the most thoughtful questions on business, client relations, and creativity, so I knew she’d be the PERFECT first live coaching call on the Montana Diaries podcast. Alexandra serves the Missoula, MT area + beyond and you can follow along with her work + business journey at the links below!
2023 Content Marketing Strategy for Creative Business
2023 Content Marketing Strategy for Creative Business — Hellooooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so stoked you’re here as always — today’s episode is on literally my favoirte topic in the universe when it comes to creative business, which is creative business content creation strategy— I really just want to dive deeepppp on content in 2023, and I want to go hard on quantity and on service, so truly helping people on the photo/video side of my business and the business education side — I am such a huge believer in content marketing and I think brands will win when they go hard on content — can you tell I’m deep into Gary V’s universe!? I’m so bought in though, and if I can get you to buy in just a little I really really really think we can majorly impact the success of your business.
Turning a cancer diagnosis into a hero's journey to health w/ Erin Soto
Erin Soto’s entire life came to a crashing halt when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon cancer in 2019. Everything was uprooted; not just her identity but her entire life. Upon receiving her life-changing diagnosis and throughout her treatment and recovery, Erin dedicated herself to making meaningful and sustainable changes to improve her physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Now cancer-free and with her personal experiences in hand, she is committed to helping others take charge of their health. Her book, The Mother of All Fights, is endorsed by Gina Kirschenheiter, TV Personality of Real Housewives of Orange County. Erin has been featured in Thrive Global, The Brave Enough Show, It's Time for Coffee, and The Direct Dish.