Focus on Business with Jane Goodrich | A Podcast For Photographers

Join host Jane Goodrich in conversation with Charlie Cotugno, a seasoned headshot photographer who discusses the evolution of his 25-year career, from working in various artistic fields such as music and acting to eventually focusing on photography. Charlie shares his fascinating journey, from photographing legendary bands like Queen, to working with families, seniors, and the autism community, and eventually transitioning into hea...

This week, host Jane Goodrich sits down with family photographer and educator Miranda Eorio who shares her journey into the world of professional photography. Miranda discusses how she started her career nine years ago after realizing she had too few photos of her daughter, the challenges she faced as a beginner photographer, and how she eventually built a thriving business that aligns with her lifestyle, allowing her to balance wo...

Join host Jane Goodrich for an exciting deep-dive into the inspiring journey of Tyler Cunningham, a talented photographer who made the bold leap from a career in nonprofit development to full-time photography. In today’s episode, Tyler opens up about how she turned her side hustle into a thriving business just before the pandemic hit, and how documenting her family’s life during quarantine reshaped her approach to storytelling thro...

In today’s conversation on the “Focus on Business” podcast, Jane Goodrich is joined by experienced wedding photographer and self-proclaimed “Nerd-for-Hire,” Roderick Alan. They discuss how Rod’s love for creativity initially attracted him to the photography industry, and how he’s since expanded his services to include guiding other photographers through website building, SEO, and Facebook ads in order to help them turn their passio...

Tune in for today’s episode of “Focus on Business” where Jane Goodrich sits down with Alena Johnsen, a talented fine art photographer who, alongside her husband, runs two successful photography businesses in Florida. 

Alena shares her impressive journey, from first picking up photography after being inspired by a friend’s camera skills, to becoming a sought-after photographer for high-end weddings and events, and eventuall...

In this episode of 'Focus on Business', host Jane Goodrich interviews Sabrina Gebhardt, a lifestyle, newborn, and family photographer from Fort Worth, Texas. Sabrina shares how she started out in photography with traditional studio work, but learned to embrace her passion for capturing real and spontaneous moments through lifestyle photography. She discusses how her approach evolved from emulating other photographers to c...

In this episode of Focus on Business, Jane chats with Aubrey Westlund about her experience making the shift from wedding photographer to specializing in stock photography. Aubrey shares her journey and the pivotal moments that led her to explore passive income streams, emphasizing the importance of financial stability and the benefits of diversifying income sources in the photography industry. 

Discover how Aubrey navigated the chal...

In this episode of Focus on Business, Jane Goodrich is joined by seasoned wedding photographer and software founder, Nathan Desch. Together, they discuss his journey into the photography industry and the critical role of organization in building a successful photography business. 

Nathan explores the importance of implementing systems and workflows to manage bookings, inquiries, and client relationships. He emphasizes the value of b...

Join host Jane Goodrich as she and her guest, Ksenia Vanderhoff, dive deep into the nuances of thriving in the photography industry amidst unforeseen challenges.

Ksenia recounts her transition from 3D modeling and animation to becoming a sought-after wedding photographer, reflecting on the profound impacts of the travel industry and COVID-19 on her career. She shares how strategic networking and overcoming information hurdles have s...

In this episode of "Focus on Business," join host Jane Goodrich, as she chats with photographer, business coach, and entrepreneur Chelsy Weisz about the art and business of photography. They delve into identifying the right clients by asking specific questions, the significance of celebrating successes, and the power of vulnerability in building genuine connections with your audience. 

Chelsy offers a few memorable wedding...

In this episode of the Focus on Business podcast, I welcome Jaye McLaughlin, a renowned in-home family and newborn photographer based in Westchester County, New York City and Southern Connecticut. Jaye shares her fascinating journey from being a patent lawyer specializing in biotech to discovering her passion for photography after the birth of her fourth child. Despite starting with a simple point-and-shoot camera, Jaye's love...

Join me, Jane Goodrich, in conversation with Chris Shabay as he shares his journey of starting a photography business in Sierra Leone and the lessons he learned along the way. 

In this episode, Texas native, Chris Shabay details his unique experience getting started in photography back in 2004 through missionary work in Africa. He emphasizes the importance of thinking like an entrepreneur and studying successful people in ...

In this episode of the Focus on Business Podcast Show, I had the pleasure of chatting with Rachel Stoddard, an amazing photographer, editor, and educator known for her incredible Presets and her Facebook group, Reverie & Oak. If you haven’t checked out her presets or joined her community, you’re missing out!

Rachel’s journey is one many of us can relate to. She started off with a disposable camera, photographing troll ...

Welcome to today's episode and we are thrilled to have Luci Dumas, a renowned family photographer, baby whisperer, and expert business coach, joining us. Luci shares her invaluable insights and strategies on mastering in-person sales for photographers.

In this episode, you'll discover:
- Luci's inspiring journey into photography and her 40 years of success.
- How she transitioned from weddings to c...

You’ve got to catch this episode of the "Focus on Business" podcast where I, Jane Goodrich, sit down with the fantastic Mark Rosetto. Mark is a photographer and photography business coach with a wealth of experience, and he shares some incredible insights into running a successful photography business.

We kick things off by talking about Mark's journey. He started out wanting to be a fireman but ended up as an underwa...

This is an incredible episode of the "Focus on Business" podcast show that I recently recorded with the amazing Amber Henry. Amber is a wedding and portrait photographer with nearly 20 years of experience, and she also mentors and educates other photographers. Her insights are pure gold!

In our chat, Amber walks us through her journey from starting at a portrait chain studio to running her own successful wedding ...

In this episode of the Focus on Business Podcast, host Jane Goodrich sits down with Nichole Lauren, a remarkable wedding and portrait photographer who also wears the hats of an attorney, business coach, and podcast host. Nichole shares her journey from starting a photography business in college to balancing her dual careers in photography and law.

Listen as Nichole discusses how she managed to grow her photography business while att...

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Welcome to another episode of Focus on Business! Today, Jane Goodrich sits down with the amazing Angelica Pompy, a top maternity and boudoir photographer from Florida, known for her work in female empowerment and h...

In this insightful episode of "Focus on Business," host Jane Goodrich sits down with renowned fine art portrait photographer Shinu John to discuss the essentials of scaling up a fine art portrait business. Drawing from his experience that evolved from a serious hobby into a flourishing professional pursuit, Shinu shares valuable lessons and strategies that have propelled his business to success.

The episode kicks...