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Take It Personally
Take It Personally
Maddie Peschong

Take It Personally, hosted by professional brand photographer Maddie Peschong, shares advice to help you grow your personal brand to stand out... more

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Episodes

#147 How I Booked a $20,000 Headshot Project

At the end of 2022, I received an inquiry from a local business looking to update their headshots. It was... more

14 Oct 2024 · 11 minutes
#146 How I Doubled My Prices and Stayed Booked

In 2022, I doubled my photography prices. I was booking out a few months and knew I wanted to be... more

10 Oct 2024 · 14 minutes
#145: What I Learned from my First Brand Photography Client

When I left my 9-5 job in 2018, I was a wedding photographer, and at one point I ventured into... more

03 Oct 2024 · 20 minutes
#144: How I Made $7k in One Day with Mini Sessions

You still have time to sign up for my free training on Thursday with Zenfolio! Learn how to make 4-figures... more

24 Sep 2024 · 28 minutes
#143: The Elite Brand Photographer

This episode is part of my quiz series, where I tell you all about the four archetypes of brand photographers.... more

19 Sep 2024 · 8 minutes
#142: The Exclusive Brand Photographer

This episode is part of my quiz series, where I tell you all about the four archetypes of brand photographers.... more

19 Sep 2024 · 7 minutes
#141: The Dual Positioned Photographer

This episode is part of my quiz series, where I tell you all about the four archetypes of brand photographers.... more

19 Sep 2024 · 6 minutes
#140: The Brand New Photographer

This episode is part of my quiz series, where I tell you all about the four archetypes of brand photographers.... more

19 Sep 2024 · 7 minutes
#139: Are You Ready to be a Brand Photographer? Take the Quiz!

One of the most common questions I get is, "Am I ready to be a brand photographer?" And this is... more

19 Sep 2024 · 7 minutes
#138: Why I Don't Believe in Imposter Syndrome Anymore

Welcome to today's episode, where I am going to rant about why I don't believe in imposter syndrome anymore.There are... more

29 Aug 2024 · 11 minutes
#137: Slow Season? Do THIS

I've been hearing from so many photographers lately that they feel bookings are slow right now. Their inquiries are down,... more

22 Aug 2024 · 19 minutes
#136: The Sneaky Way You're Jeopardizing Client Relationships

In this episode, the Maddie delves into the recent trend of photographers posting their editing queues on social media and... more

08 Aug 2024 · 19 minutes
#135 Getting Started as an Educator ETHICALLY with Laylee Emadi

Today's episode is a previously published episode from my friend Laylee's podcast, So, Here's the Thing. I've been asked frequently... more

01 Aug 2024 · 35 minutes
#134: I've Been Feeling Overwhelmed - Here's What I'm Doing About It

Lately I have found myself feeling overwhelmed after having a marathon in my business in the spring that went past... more

25 Jul 2024 · 29 minutes
#133: What's in My Gear Bag for a Brand Photography Session?

In this episode, I'm sharing my minimalist approach to photography gear! I doubt that it's a surprise when I tell... more

18 Jul 2024 · 23 minutes
#132: My Favorite Business Books (and fiction reads, too!)

If you have been in a conversation with me for longer than 5 or 10 minutes, we've probably talked about... more

11 Jul 2024 · 25 minutes
#131: Ready for Your Business to Explode? Do THIS (with Green Chair Stories)

Rachel Greiman is a copywriter and documentary family photographer in Denver, CO. She owns Green Chair Stories, a company committed... more

08 Jul 2024 · 29 minutes
#130: Rebrand Spotlight - Balancing Creativity and Strategy with Laura Pulliam

In this episode, Laura Pulliam shares her journey of officially starting her own photography business two and a half years... more

27 Jun 2024 · 31 minutes
#129: Finding Clarity in Rebrand with Krista Marie

Krista Marie is a photographer, podcast host and business coach for women creatives & small business owners. Her experience as... more

20 Jun 2024 · 34 minutes
#128: Everything You Need to Know about Rebrand

In this episode, learn about Rebrand, my 16-week group coaching program for photographers who want to transition into personal brand photography.... more

13 Jun 2024 · 23 minutes
#127: Make Your First $500 with Brand Photography - Here's How

If you're looking to pivot into personal brand photography, I'm running a live mini-workshop running from June 10-14 to help... more

06 Jun 2024 · 12 minutes
#126: Are Your Thoughts Making Your Business Harder?

This episodes discusses the transformative impact of positive thinking and mindset work on running a photography business. When running your... more

30 May 2024 · 18 minutes
#125: Can You Be a Brand Photographer if You're not a Branding Expert?

I'm talking about the misconception that you need to be a branding expert to excel in brand photography. Your business... more

23 May 2024 · 12 minutes
#124: Everything Changed When I Started Doing THIS for Brand Sessions

As a baby brand photographer, I would sometimes get frustrated after delivering photos to clients and having them not use... more

16 May 2024 · 14 minutes
#123: Hear from my Real Client! Why Your Brand Sessions Need Strategy

Cassie Beech, owner of Made with Grace and Grit, is a brand photography client of mine and joined me for... more

09 May 2024 · 31 minutes
#122: How Rachael Transformed Her Brand Session Experience

Rachel, of Rhody Ray, shares her journey from having a scattered approach to photography to niching down and strategizing her... more

02 May 2024 · 29 minutes
#121: The One Thing You Need to Sell Out Your Mini Sessions

So often I hear from other photographers that their mini sessions were a failure. When asking them about it, they... more

25 Apr 2024 · 13 minutes
#120: How Sean Booked 30 Mini Sessions as a New Photographer

In this episode of Take It Personally, Sean, owner of Unique Unicorn Photography, shares his transformative experience with the Make... more

18 Apr 2024 · 24 minutes
#119: How I Consistently Have High-4-Figure Mini Session Days

In this episode, I share my successful strategy for conducting high-4-figure mini session days! Since starting mini sessions in 2020,... more

11 Apr 2024 · 15 minutes
#118: Do I Really Need an Email List as a Local Business?

The topic of email marketing seems to be coming up more and more both inside of Rebrand, my group coaching program,... more

04 Apr 2024 · 25 minutes
#117: Leveraging AI in your Photo Business with Tech Savvy Creative

Dawn is a former software engineer, turned wedding photographer, who pivoted back to technology to assist creatives in overcoming their... more

28 Mar 2024 · 27 minutes
#116: How I'd Handle Business Money Differently If I Were Starting Over with Gina Knox

One of my goals at the beginning of 2024 was to act like a grown up when it comes... more

07 Mar 2024 · 37 minutes
#115: kate

Kate has been on the podcast before talking about Rebrand, and I love what Kate is doing with her business. Her... more

07 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
#114: Why Personal Branding is CRUCIAL as a Photographer

I did my annual mini session day in January, and I had multiple photographers be a part of it. They... more

22 Feb 2024 · 16 minutes
#113: What to Post If You Want to Book More Clients

In the last episode of Take It Personally, we talked about attracting your dream clients and treating social media like... more

15 Feb 2024 · 20 minutes
#112: Attracting Dream Clients to Your Business

Social media can be an incredible tool for business. This episode explores how you can use social media to attract... more

14 Feb 2024 · 17 minutes
#111: Here's How I Would Make My First $100,000 If I Were Starting Over

A 100k year is a huge milestone for entrepreneurs, and there seems to be chatter in the online business community... more

25 Jan 2024 · 24 minutes
#110: How to Book Repeat Brand Photography Clients

One of the reasons I love brand photography is the potential for repeat clients. When it comes to brand photography,... more

11 Jan 2024 · 18 minutes
#109: SEO Mistakes You're Making On Your Website (and How to Fix Them) with Inkpot Creative

KP and Jessie (both she/her) are the design duo behind Inkpot Creative®️, a queer-led design studio building unconventional, impactful brand... more

21 Dec 2023 · 32 minutes
#108: 2023 Annual Recap: Wins, Struggles, and What's Next

I’m so excited to share an annual recap in this episode! I'm sharing the wins, the struggles, and the changes... more

07 Dec 2023 · 39 minutes
#107: Why You SHOULDN'T Add an Income Stream in Your Business

I’m a little nervous for this episode, but it’s been on my to-record list for quite a while. The reason... more

23 Nov 2023 · 29 minutes
#106: What You Need to Know Before Your Next Launch with Melissa Heckel

Melissa owns Branch Creative Co., where she offers brand and design services. Melissa is a great friend, and we have... more

09 Nov 2023 · 21 minutes
#105: Recapping my Latest Rebrand Launch

I recently launched my group program, Rebrand, for the third time, and I have been going over the launch - what... more

26 Oct 2023 · 31 minutes
#104: Understanding the Legal Consequences of Using AI In Your Business with Girija Patel

Girija is a mom, a wife, lawyer, podcaster, strategist, educator, and a business owner in Houston, Texas. Her law practice,... more

12 Oct 2023 · 36 minutes
#103: Kate started showing up confidently in her business so she can help her clients do the same (Rebrand Client Spotlight)

I’m so excited to have my friend Kate Wark on the episode. Kate was a member of my group coaching... more

23 Sep 2023 · 37 minutes
#102: Is Brand Photography Harder to Sell than Wedding Photography?

Rebrand, my sixteen-week group coaching experience for photographers, is now enrolling. This program is for photographers who desire to offer... more

21 Sep 2023 · 7 minutes
#101: Can You Have a Personal Brand and Privacy?

Rebrand, my sixteen-week group coaching experience for photographers, is now enrolling. This program is for photographers who desire to offer... more

21 Sep 2023 · 13 minutes
#100: The Biggest Mistake Brand Photographers Make

Rebrand, my sixteen-week group coaching experience for photographers, is now enrolling. This program is for photographers who desire to offer... more

20 Sep 2023 · 12 minutes
#99: What I've Learned in 100 Podcast Episodes

I launched Take It Personally Podcast in October of 2019. The reason I got into podcasting was because of my... more

07 Sep 2023 · 23 minutes
#98: How to Run a Business in 15 Hours/Week or Less with Brittnie Renee

Brittnie is a family and newborn photographer with over 13 years of experience. In 2021 Brittnie started using her extensive... more

24 Aug 2023 · 29 minutes
#97: Ask Me Anything About My Studio, White Space

I previously did an episode about my studio, White Space, and the response was overwhelming. You all had more questions... more

10 Aug 2023 · 36 minutes
#96: Getting Started with Passive Income with Molly Kayser

Molly Keyser has been a business owner for 17 years. Her first business was a photography studio. It was... more

14 Jul 2023 · 32 minutes
#95: Creating a Social Media Strategy That Feels Good with Social Kat Media

Kat is the CEO and lead strategist at Social Kat Media, a social media agency based in Ontario, Canada.... more

29 Jun 2023 · 33 minutes
#94: Why You Need a Brand Guide with Sarah Klongerbo

Sarah Klongerbo is a conversion copywriter and website designer who believes your story matters, and the way you tell... more

09 Jun 2023 · 38 minutes
#93: 5 Lessons from Owning a Photography Studio

In 2020, I opened a local photography studio. I haven’t ever talked about that business or experience on the podcast... more

08 Jun 2023 · 20 minutes
#92: Choosing Brand Colors with Hey Carl!

Carly, a.k.a Carl, is a graphic designer and an expert in all things brand design. She designed my website and... more

18 May 2023 · 31 minutes
#91: What To Do If Your Family Isn't Supportive of Your Business

Throughout my time as a business coach, I have heard from many clients asking what to do when their family... more

04 May 2023 · 22 minutes
#90: The Power of Branded Swag that Doesn't Suck with Amanda Hofman

Amanda Hofman, of Go To Market Studio, is the expert when it comes to using branded merch in your business.... more

20 Apr 2023 · 23 minutes
#89: How Many Instagram Accounts Should You Have?

Have you ever wondered how many Instagram accounts to have? This is actually a question I get asked often, especially... more

06 Apr 2023 · 13 minutes
#88: Randi went from starting a side hustle to quitting her job (Rebrand Client Spotlight)

Doors CLOSE Tuesday, April 4 to my 16-week group coaching program, REBRAND. If you're a photographer who wants to pivot... more

29 Mar 2023 · 27 minutes
#87: Brooklyn is consistently booking brand clients faster than she imagined (Rebrand Client Spotlight)

Doors open Friday, March 17 to my 16-week group coaching program, REBRAND. If you're a photographer who wants to pivot... more

29 Mar 2023 · 16 minutes
#86: Amanda went from charging $250 to $2500+ (Rebrand Client Spotlight)

Doors open Friday, March 17 to my 16-week group coaching program, REBRAND. If you're a photographer who wants to pivot... more

28 Mar 2023 · 34 minutes
#85: Evolving as a Personal Brand

Doors open Friday, March 17 to my 16-week group coaching program, REBRAND. If you're a photographer who wants to pivot... more

27 Mar 2023 · 7 minutes
#84: How to Deepen Relationships as a Brand Photographer

Doors open Friday, March 17 to my 16-week group coaching program, REBRAND. If you're a photographer who wants to pivot... more

24 Mar 2023 · 9 minutes
#83: How to Create Rapport as a Brand Photographer

Doors open Friday, March 17 to my 16-week group coaching program, REBRAND. If you're a photographer who wants to pivot... more

23 Mar 2023 · 6 minutes
#82: How to Build Your Reputation as a Brand Photographer

Doors open Friday, March 17 to my 16-week group coaching program, REBRAND. If you're a photographer who wants to pivot... more

22 Mar 2023 · 8 minutes
#81: How to Build an Authentic Personal Brand

Doors open Friday, March 17 to my 16-week group coaching program, REBRAND. If you're a photographer who wants to pivot... more

21 Mar 2023 · 9 minutes
#80: Why I Made the Switch to Personal Brand Photography

Doors open Friday, March 17 to my 16-week group coaching program, REBRAND. If you're a photographer who wants to pivot... more

20 Mar 2023 · 21 minutes
#79: Using Video to Help Your Brand Stand Out with Kelli White

I met Kelli White at the Reset Conference, and we connected over personal branding and brand work right away. Kelli... more

09 Mar 2023 · 38 minutes
#78: 7K Mini Session Day

I love talking about mini sessions! We chatted in episode 50 about last year’s mini session day where I made... more

23 Feb 2023 · 26 minutes
#77: Adding Stock Photography as Passive Income with Aubrey Westlund

I love the discussion around stock photography and using this opportunity within your business. We previously had a conversation regarding... more

09 Feb 2023 · 37 minutes
#76: How to Handle Slow Seasons in Business

If you’ve been in business for a while, you have experienced a slow season. Sometimes slow seasons are expected (like... more

26 Jan 2023 · 30 minutes
#75: Finding Your Special Sauce with Taylor de la Fuente

Taylor de la Fuente is an award-winning writer on a mission to help creatives take over the world. As the... more

12 Jan 2023 · 35 minutes
#74: Cold Pitching is Out - Do This Instead

  As we head into 2023, I am still experiencing cold pitching fairly often. Maybe there is a strategy behind... more

29 Dec 2022 · 22 minutes
#73: Creating Habits for Personal Growth and Self Care with Emily Reuschel

Emily Reuschel is an elementary school teacher turned entrepreneur and thought leader. She cultivates personal and professional growth for rural... more

15 Dec 2022 · 44 minutes
#72: When Is It Time to Niche?

Today we are talking about niching! What it is, if you should do it, how to know when to do... more

01 Dec 2022 · 19 minutes
#71: 3 Clauses You May Be Missing In Your Contracts with The Legal Paige

  I have had the privilege of having Paige, of The Legal Paige, on the podcast before (episode 18), and... more

17 Nov 2022 · 38 minutes
#70: Making Less and Not Meeting Revenue Goals

I found myself panicking as I was looking at my revenue for the year so far and saw I was... more

03 Nov 2022 · 19 minutes
#69: Having a Purpose Driven Brand with Solveig Petch

Solveig Petch (AKA, Petchy) is a brand strategist and identity designer. She helps clients uncover their unique brand core and... more

20 Oct 2022 · 35 minutes
#68: 5 Quick Updates To Make Your Website Better Today with Samantha Mabe

Creating, updating, or editing a website can be really overwhelming when you aren’t a website designer or SEO expert. But... more

06 Oct 2022 · 26 minutes
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Solveig Petch (AKA, Petchy) is a brand strategist and identity designer. She helps clients uncover their unique brand core and then translates... more