Another edition of “Ask Jenna Anything” where I talk through things like workflow, client experiences, and how I stay inspired when creative block happens (because let’s be honest, it happens to all of us!) I love to answer you, the listeners, questions on air and giving you a candid, behind-the-scenes look into my business, my processes, and the direction I am heading (don’t worry, I’m taking you along for the ride!)
The questions
Real question: where oh where do you shop?! I’m shaped like you and can’t ever find clothes that make me look as fab as you always do! – Annie McCarty
Do you recall the “moment” you had the courage to leave corporate America to pursue your entrepreneurial dream? I’d love to hear more. I’m a high school teacher and often wonder what life is like without the demands and craziness. – Jennifer Maras
I love building relationships with my couples and keeping those long after I’ve turned over their wedding photos. I send them a little Anniversary card every year. What are some other great ways to keep those going? Thanks so much. Love the Podcast! – John Mansfield
How do you inspire yourself/motivate yourself when you’re going through a creative block? – Jenna C
What does your client experience look like? How do you make them feel special? Do you provide amazing surprise gifts? How do you become their friend? ETC… lol – Sarah Fitzpatrick
You have been SO OPEN about your life – body image, marriage, angel babies and so much more. How do you handle the haters? How do you prioritize drew/marriage when you are a crazy lady boss (and how did you do it before the staff?) How do you turn the recent hardships into motivation? – Stephanie Katherine
What is your number one tip to maximize productivity. I feel like I’m constantly racing to keep up with no real organization to my work days. Do you schedule certain tasks for certain days for example? – Rachel Word
I listen to your podcasts religiously and wonder which you listen to. – Jennifer Brown Stanley
What are some suggested ranges on what you should spend on client gifts? Are percentage ranges good guidelines so you can build it into your pricing? 10% 20%? – Chelsey Nelson
I’m a wedding photographer currently serving (and absolutely loving) clients with smaller budgets. In order to actually make a profit from my work, I need to expand to a different market. How can a relatively new photographer (I’m in my 2nd wedding season) begin working with more high end clients? – Leigha Ardoin
What is your the revenue breakdown and how do you decide what to focus on in regards to growth and sales? How do you test products and sales? – Kezia Hall
Oh I have so many!! Would love to know what you do to make action plans or to goal set. You talk about action plans a lot but I still need help, walk us through how you isolate the goal and isolate steps to take. And my biggest question is HOW ON EARTH to decide what to do next and to prioritize your ideas? I brainstorm potential future ideas all the time. But never know which ones to tackle next for my business and which will be most beneficial. – Laine White
How do you stay organized? Do you have a “master calendar”? Do you have a rolling to do list ? – Kerry Mulhern
Hi Jenna!???????? I know you’ve mentioned that you read or listen to lots of books about business/marketing. I’d love to hear some recommendations! – Alexis Regalado
Hi Jenna! Big fan! Question(s): What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Who was it from? Why do you think it was so important to hear? – Stephanie Taylor
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