{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#297: From Hiding Behind Online Galleries to $142,000 in 6 Months: How This 25-Year Photographer Finally Found Her System","description":"She had a studio. She knew in-person sales. But after 25 years, Elissa was hiding behind online galleries, over-editing 40 images per client, and barely scraping $700 per session. It felt easier\u2014until it didn\u2019t. This is the story of how she rebuilt her confidence, trusted a system, and hit $142K in just six months. Meet Elissa Bean, a seasoned photographer who almost walked away from her craft. Burned out and disconnected, she believed the lie that digitals were the only way forward. But when she joined Boutique Breakthrough, everything changed. She found her voice, her value, and a business that truly lit her up again. \u25cf How Elissa rewired her introverted fears and started booking $3K+ clients \u25cf The mindset shift that helped her stop \u201chiding\u201d and start leading with heart \u25cf Why fewer sessions + deeper relationships = more joy and way more profit If you\u2019ve ever wondered if it\u2019s too late to pivot\u2014or if you\u2019re quietly burned out\u2014Elissa\u2019s story will give you the hope and roadmap to start fresh. This episode is the permission slip your future self will thank you for. RESOURCES: &amp;nbsp;Photography Business Tools to Get Started  37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY  https:\/\/info.photographybusinessinstitute.com\/37-clients-optin  &amp;nbsp;  INSTAGRAM \u2013 DM me \u201cConversation Starters\u201d for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sarah.petty   &amp;nbsp;  FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS  www.photographybusinessinstitute.com\/freebook&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;  BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH \u2013 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com\/boutiquebreakthrough  &amp;nbsp;  FREE FACEBOOK GROUP:  Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by  becoming a boutique photographer.  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/ditchthedigitals&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;  YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/photographybusinessinstitute   &amp;nbsp;  LOVE THE SHOW?  Subscribe &amp;amp; Review on Apple Podcasts  https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/worth-every-penny-joycast\/id1513676756 ","author_name":"Worth Every Penny Joycast","author_url":"https:\/\/photographybusinessinstitute.com\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39640565\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39640565"}