{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#300: Working Her Tail Off But Still Broke: How Jacie Went From Hating Christmas to $3,700 Sales","description":"She had the dream studio. The elaborate sets. The big heart. Jacie was doing everything right\u2014or so she thought. But behind the Santa sessions and boutique service was a mom drowning in debt, doubt, and burnout. If you\u2019ve ever wondered why working harder still leaves you broke, this episode will hit home. Jacie opens up about the year she almost quit photography altogether. From taking out a loan just to stay afloat, to questioning her worth as a business owner and mom, she shares how learning a system\u2014not pushing harder\u2014completely turned things around. Now she\u2019s making $3,700 sales and, more importantly, reclaiming time with her kids. \u25cf The mindset trap of \u201cdoing more\u201d and how Jacie broke free \u25cf Why selling isn\u2019t sleazy when it comes from service \u25cf The exact moment she realized her dream wasn\u2019t dead\u2014it just needed direction This one\u2019s for the photographers who feel like they\u2019re giving their all and still coming up short. Jacie\u2019s story is raw, real, and full of hope. You don\u2019t need to hustle harder. You need a better plan. Start here. 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\/39908550\/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\/39908550"}