QUARTERLY BUSINESS REVIEW & GOAL SETTING GUIDE

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    When I'm not cuddling on the couch with my cat Keegan or out enjoying a glass of bubbly at a local Cincinnati wine bar, you'll find me typing & recording away - trying to download everything I've learned about business into free, tactical content for creatives like you!

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    Business coach, editor & brand photographer based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. When I'm teaching about systems or editing, you'll find me at a vineyard or cuddled with my cat Keegan on our cozy couch!
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    Hey, fellow creatives! Manali here, and today we’re diving into a business strategy that’s often overlooked but can be a game-changer for entrepreneurs.

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    I absolutely love that brand shoots can take place year-round — especially despite the chilly weather in February here in Cincinnati! I had the pleasure of working with Rachel Blain, a private practice therapist located here in the Cincinnati area.

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    In today’s blog post and Youtube video, I’ll dive into three key reasons why quarterly planning is essential for creative small businesses like yours.

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    In today’s video we’re going to dive into some of my BEST tips increase your editing efficiency for your wedding catalogs!

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    I’ve personally put ImagenAI to the test with over 10 editing clients, and the results have been nothing short of remarkable. In the video below I’m sharing how the software improves over time, requiring less tweaking as it learns and adapts!

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    It’s the year of 2024 and we’re all looking to increase both our income and impact — even in the midst of an economy that can’t quite make up it’s mind yet!

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    As a business coach for photographers – here are FOUR things that I’m constantly reminding my clients (and myself) of to have a successful photography business! These have been four tried-and-true tips that have allowed me to impact photography clients and my coaching clients on a deeper level through the client experience — and have […]

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    In today’s video is a behind-the-scenes look at how I organize my weekly schedule as a wedding photographer – this is one of the questions I get asked the MOST as a business coach!

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    I went from charging $600 per wedding to $5-12K and went full-time within 1 year of starting my biz!

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