Take It From Us

Realizing you can’t do this whole business thing on your own? This is your permission slip to outsource. Join us as we debunk some lies you might believe about outsourcing, what mindset shifts you have to make, and the benefits of investing in a team. Both Dawn + Emily have seen the power of outsourcing through the years in their businesses, and are so excited to share their experiences to help you navigate growth (and outsourcing) with ease. Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/011 Take it From Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeitfromus_podcast/Instacart Link mentioned by Dawn: https://inst.cr/t/dnE4V0pGcUgxThank you to our sponsors:HoneyBook - our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows, and everything in between. CLICK HERE for 50% off your first year!Narrative Select - let's be real, culling isn't the best part of the job. Narrative is here to get us back to what we all do best, which is taking photos! CLICK HERE for 15% off Select Pro features so that culling is only a small part of your workload.Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

If the word “sales” makes you want to crawl under a rock, this episode was made for YOU. Today we’re talking with Jai Long, and we’re confident that this interview will blow your mind. Jai is a 7-figure entrepreneur, high-level business coach, photographer, chart-topping podcast host, and all-around business genius. He’s taking us deep into how you can reframe sales so that it can become enjoyable and effective for the creative industry. Whether you like it or not, sales is a part of business, and Jai has laid this out in a way that allows you to flourish in your offers. This episode is jam-packed with SOLID sales advice, a fresh perspective when it comes to increasing your revenue, and a lot of incredible conversation. We cannot wait for you to soak up all of the knowledge that Jai has brought. Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/010 Take it From Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeitfromus_podcast/Jai's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jailong.co/Thank you to our sponsors:HoneyBook - our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows, and everything in between. CLICK HERE for 50% off your first year!Narrative Select - let's be real, culling isn't the best part of the job. Narrative is here to get us back to what we all do best, which is taking photos! CLICK HERE for 15% off Select Pro features so that culling is only a small part of your workload.Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

You wear a lot of hats, we know! You’re not just the photographer, but you’re also the accountant, social media manager, editor, and PR person for your business. While there are a lot of things to juggle, you CAN create systems and processes to make daunting tasks a whole lot easier. All it takes is a little bit of time and energy up front. Listen in to hear our recommended softwares, systems, and automations that will save time, money, and your sanity. Are you ready for total workflow transformation?! Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/009 Take it From Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeitfromus_podcast/Thank you to our sponsors:HoneyBook - our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows, and everything in between. CLICK HERE for 50% off your first year!Narrative Select - let's be real, culling isn't the best part of the job. Narrative is here to get us back to what we all do best, which is taking photos! CLICK HERE for 15% off Select Pro features so that culling is only a small part of your workload.Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

Are you feeling like your hobby might be more than a hobby? Are you ready to make the leap into full time entrepreneurship? Maybe that seems a little too far-fetched, but we promise, we felt the same. You CAN turn your hobby into a successful business. Today we’re diving into the nitty gritty of what you need in order to make that dream a reality. We’ll dish out the tools you need to launch your passions into a business and the lessons we learned in the process. This episode is geared a little more toward photographers, but can be applied to any entrepreneur who’s ready to make the leap! Say hello to full-time entrepreneurship and doing what you love professionally. Take it From Us Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/008 Take it From Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeitfromus_podcast/Thank you to our sponsors:HoneyBook - our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows, and everything in between. CLICK HERE for 50% off your first year! Narrative Select - let's be real, culling isn't the best part of the job. Narrative is here to get us back to what we all do best, which is taking photos! CLICK HERE for 15% off Select Pro features so that culling is only a small part of your workload.Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

Are you ready to build the productive schedule of your dreams? Well, meet your new magician, Hannah Murphy! Hannah has worked for both Dawn + Emily, and is a pro when it comes to building a schedule that works for you in this season. Nobody teaches you how to create a schedule as an entrepreneur, but Hannah has mastered the art and now coaches entrepreneurs in maximizing their schedules and routines. This episode is absolutely gold... we cannot wait for you to ease into your new (and way more productive) schedule after hearing from Hannah today. Get out your notebooks, because this is a good one!Take it From Us Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/007Take it From Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeitfromus_podcast/Thank you to our sponsors:HoneyBook - our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows, and everything in between. CLICK HERE for 50% off your first year! Narrative Select - let's be real, culling isn't the best part of the job. Narrative is here to get us back to what we all do best, which is taking photos! CLICK HERE for 15% off Select Pro features so that culling is only a small part of your workload.Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

Are you ready to call yourself a “traveling wedding photographer”... but you’re totally stuck with how to actually become just that? Or are you preparing to relocate your business to a new area? Today we’re diving into our top tips for booking destination weddings + sessions, and how to navigate moving your business to another city. After today’s episode (and a little bit of hard work), you’ll be well on your way to becoming the traveling wedding photographer you’ve always dreamt of being.Take it From Us Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/006Take it From Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeitfromus_podcast/Thank you to our sponsors:HoneyBook - our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows, and everything in between. CLICK HERE for 50% off your first year! Rise Photo Academy - Ready to expand your skills, transform your business, and get reinspired to do the work that lights you up? This "Netflix for Photographers" is exactly what you need. With over 40 lessons, monthly Q+As, and complete Posting, Editing, + Workflow/Back Up courses, this might be the best business investment you make all year- for only $67/month or $47/month when paid annually. Use code 'TAKEITFROMUS' to receive 20% off your first month or year. Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

We all have good days and bad days… in life AND in business. When you’re passionate about the work you do, it’s oftentimes easy to stay inspired. No matter who you are and how much you love what you do… there will be times that inspiration is lacking. Here are our best tips for staying inspired through entrepreneurship.Take it From Us Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/005Take it From Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeitfromus_podcast/Thank you to our sponsors:HoneyBook - our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows, and everything in between. CLICK HERE for 50% off your first year!Flodesk - our go-to platform for all our email marketing needs. Easily create and send beautiful emails with drag and drop templates, and easy to create forms and landing pages. CLICK HERE for 50% off!Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

Today we’re chatting about the best avocado toast recipes, fall candles you need, and 7 ways you can add value to your business. Our priority as creatives HAS to be on our clients. Here are our best, easiest ways to add value into your business - no matter what your product or service is! Take it From Us Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/004Take it From Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeitfromus_podcast/Thank you to our sponsors:HoneyBook - our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows, and everything in between. CLICK HERE for 50% off your first year!Flodesk - our go-to platform for all our email marketing needs. Easily create and send beautiful emails with drag and drop templates, and easy to create forms and landing pages. CLICK HERE for 50% off!Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

Today we’re dishing the biggest mistakes we’ve made in the business world. Entrepreneurship is a never ending journey of growth. We’ve learned quite a bit over the years and want to share our BIGGEST mistakes… so that you don’t have to repeat them! Take it From Us Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/002Take it From Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeitfromus_podcast/Thank you to our sponsors:HoneyBook - our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows, and everything in between. CLICK HEREfor 50% off your first year!Flodesk - our go-to platform for all our email marketing needs. Easily create and send beautiful emails with drag and drop templates, and easy to create forms and landing pages. CLICK HERE for 50% off!Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

Today we’re telling our stories and sharing how we got started in the photography industry. We’ll dive into the three main things we learned that we want to pass on to you, as well as our cringiest moments. Take it From Us Show Notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/003Take it From Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeitfromus_podcast/Thank you to our sponsors:HoneyBook - our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows, and everything in between. CLICK HERE for 50% off your first year!Flodesk - our go-to platform for all our email marketing needs. Easily create and send beautiful emails with drag and drop templates, and easy to create forms and landing pages. CLICK HERE for 50% off!Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!