558: Kim Kuhlman – How to leverage high end products for larger photography sales

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Kim Kulman of www.chiledogphoto.com and I have been exchanging emails since the launch of the recent AI Course with Brianna Shrader.

In the emails, we discussed AI and its implications for the photography business — in particular, SEO, blog post creation, recording client calls over Zoom, and using Otter.ai to create transcripts of the conversations and summarise them.

We also talked about her taking on a new photography business coach, which led to a $18K sale (she still can’t believe it), which was 6X her highest sale to date.

Regarding her business, she's a pet photographer based in Utah, USA.

Kim is also the Founder and CEO of Blue Sky Digital Strategy. This small digital agency specialises in WordPress website design, security, hosting, search engine optimisation, content and email marketing, and social media management for small businesses.

In this interview, Kim shares how she was able to leverage high-end products for larger photography sales after working with her photography business coach, Karinda Kinsler.

Here's some more of what we covered in the interview:

• Kim shares her $18,000 sale success story
• Learn how Kim enlisted the help of a business coach to elevate her business from a mere hobby to a successful income generator
• Kim's remarkable journey to doubling revenue in just two years
• Successful in-person marketing at farmers' markets and silent auctions, resulting in big sales
• Marketing struggles and overcoming introversion, revealing the importance of building relationships and consistent marketing efforts
• Discover how Kim's charitable gesture resulted in a significant boost in sales
• How to leverage high-end products to justify premium pricing
• Mastering pricing, marketing, and balancing artistry with technical skill
• Learn how AI tools revolutionized Kim's editing process, paving the way for stunning imagery and enhanced business operations
• Leveraging AI for client discovery calls in veterinary marketing
• Insights into Kim's client management techniques, from planning sessions to fee structures, giveaways, and identifying luxury markets for business expansion
• Kim's ambitious growth plans and aiming to elevate her client base and revenue to new heights this year.

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What is your big takeaway?

Following this interview, I’d love to know if you're taking anything from what Kim shared. Is there something you heard that excited or motivated you to the point where you thought, yeah, I'm going to do that! If so, leave your thoughts in the comments below; let me know your takeaways and what you plan to implement in your business based on what you heard in today's episode.

If you have any questions I missed or a specific question you’d like to ask Kim or if you want to say thanks for coming on the show, feel free to add them in the comments area below.

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★★★★★ Priceless Podcast

Via Google by Homestead, Pensilvania portrait photographer Trevor Yannayon, in the USA on March 4th, 2024.

An absolutely priceless podcast for anyone who wants to level up their success as a photographer, no matter if you are running a side gig or looking to go all-in.

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★★★★★ I Listen Every Week!

Via Google by Hondenfotograaf Rotterdam (dog photographer in English ????) Kim Jongen in The Netherlands on March 19th, 2024.

I listen every week to Andrew's podcast and there is sooo much to learn from! Whatever niche you're in, this is the podcast you don't want to miss!

Keep up the good work!

Greetings from The Netherlands,

Kim

Links to people, places and things mentioned in this episode:

Kim Kuhlman Website

Chile Dog Photography on Instagram

Chile Dog Photography on Facebook

Blue Sky Digital Strategy on Facebook

Kim Kuhlman on LinkedIn

Episode 524: Alex Cearns – Photography business rules for success and profit

Episode 136: Bernie Griffiths – A Challenge for You to Book More Portrait Photography Sessions

Episode 448: Megan DiPiero – Go high end with your photography business or get ready to fail

Karinda Kinsler – Master Your Mind & Money

Thank you!

Thanks again for listening, and to Kim for coming on and sharing some of her successes, the details of her big win, and how she is growing her dog photography business by diversifying her marketing, introducing high-end products, and leveraging AI.

That’s it for me this week; I hope everything is going well for you in life and business!

Thanks, and speak soon
Andrew

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