Are you prepared to say “no”? In today’s episode, I’m sharing why saying no is one of the most powerful ways to simplify your business and align with your goals. Plus, I’m sharing my own experiences with saying “no” in my business, and other ways to drop the excess in your schedule.

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.

Examples of saying “no” (2:23)

You’re not saying “no” enough (4:30)

The trap of saying “yes” (5:19)

Resentment and burnout (6:30)

Saying “yes” to yourself (9:23)

The three steps to simplify (14:09)

Other ways to drop the excess (18:02)

Being successful with saying “no” (19:52)

Consistently checking in with your goals (22:42)

Saying “no” is not selfish (23:39)

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Are you prepared to coach yourself out of burnout? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my recent personal experience with burnout. I’m also diving into the five steps that you can take to coach yourself out of burnout when it inevitably arrives.

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 mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes:

The basics of burnout (2:53)

My personal burnout story (8:00)

Symptoms and warning signs (19:03)

Five steps to coach yourself out of burnout (21:13)

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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Are you making foundational mistakes in your business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing ten mistakes that I made in the first two years of my business. I had to learn these lessons the hard way, but I’m hoping that by sharing I will help you avoid them in your own 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 Portfolio On Purpose, my step-by-step framework for planning and executing a successful model call. Model calls are so important for getting fresh eyes on your business, to create fresh images for new offers, and to create without the expectations of paying clients. With Portfolio On Purpose, you will feel inspired to take action and will have the steps and tools necessary to run a successful model call and get the images that your business truly needs.

Review the Show Notes:

Starting my business too soon (4:22)

Not running any numbers (6:23)

People-pleasing (9:36)

Not setting boundaries (11:06)

Waiting to invest in a CRM (13:23)

Editing based on what was popular (18:18)

Looking to competitors for inspiration (20:48)

Making only quick, rash decisions (22:43)

Not prioritizing myself (26:24)

Not investing in education (27:33)

Connect with Sabrina:

Portfolio On Purpose: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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