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Today, I’m introducing you to Victoria, a talented photographer who turned her side hustle into a thriving business – and we connected in the most unexpected way! We’re diving into brand photography, pricing strategies, and how to confidently charge your worth – even if it means charging different prices for the same service.

Victoria also shares why your $500 photos might be repelling 7-figure clients and how to stand out in a crowded market. If you're ready to elevate your brand and attract premium clients, this episode is for you!

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00:00 - Welcome & Meet Victoria
01:00 - The 18-Month Brand Reshoot Journey
02:30 - Starting a Photography Business in 2019
04:00 - The Leap to Full-Time
05:16 - Charging Your Worth in Photography
07:00 - Are Your Photos Repelling High-Ticket Clients?
10:05 - Proving Your Authenticity in a Crowded Market
12:00 - 2025 Photography Trends: Personal Branding
14:00 - Filter or No Filter?
16:00 - Adjusting Prices for Different Audiences
18:30 - Final Advice for Photographers

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You guys… I am about to nerd out like never before on one of my favorite things—systems and operations. Yes, the stuff behind the scenes that actually makes or breaks your business. Whether you’re just getting to six figures or cruising past seven, your systems must evolve with you. So I brought in Aveline Elfar, founder of a killer operations agency, to walk us through exactly what to automate, when to delegate, and how to stop being the bottleneck in your biz. Oh, and if you love a good spreadsheet… we’re soul sisters.

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00:00:00 – Welcome + the systems nerd-out you didn’t know you needed
00:00:50 – Why ops evolve from solopreneur to seven-figure CEO
00:01:35 – How automation + AI free up serious CEO time
00:03:00 – The hidden impact of operations on every area of your business
00:04:57 – Evelyn’s approach to mini audits + simplifying your tech stack
00:06:34 – The “Loom doc” method + documenting as you go
00:07:12 – Must-have tools for under $1M: Slack, project management, knowledge hub
00:08:40 – Creating clarity + boundaries for your VA or small team
00:10:24 – Project management that grows with you: ClickUp, Asana, and beyond
00:13:11 – Dashboards over spreadsheets (and why CEOs shouldn’t see everything)
00:14:40 – Revenue leaks + retention: automate check-ins that save sales
00:16:17 – Launch season prep: the audit timing that changes everything
00:18:15 – What a full-blown ops audit includes (and why it takes 60 days)
00:19:29 – Why many audits lead to software migrations—and mindset shifts
00:21:00 – Spreadsheets, sabotage, and how I had to be locked out of Kajabi
00:22:48 – Why dashboard simplicity prevents analysis paralysis
00:24:15 – The #1 trait of CEOs who scale successfully: letting go
00:25:50 – Your special offer: the Delegate & Automate mini audit

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This one got real y’all. I’m taking you inside a powerful moment I shared with 30 incredible women during a money mindset exercise that shook the room—and honestly, cracked me wide open too. We’re digging into the fears, blocks, and beliefs that are quietly keeping us from the income (and impact) we’re meant to have. I’m walking you through the exact check-writing exercise that changed everything for me—and I want you to do it with me. Grab your coffee, your journal, and let’s get to work on rewriting your money story.

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00:00:00 – Welcome + the mastermind moment that sparked it all

00:00:50 – Heart breaking limiting beliefs women are carrying around money

00:01:35 – Fear of success, judgment, and how it shows up in real life

00:03:00 – How childhood shapes your money mindset

00:04:57 – My personal trauma and how it became a subconscious block

00:06:34 – Cultural conditioning & social media fears around wealth visibility

00:07:12 – The #1 question to ask yourself when you're not hitting your goals

00:08:40 – The blank check exercise—how to do it and why it works

00:10:24 – Why you don’t need to know the “how” yet

00:13:11 – The “Jeep effect” and rewiring your brain for success

00:14:40 – Where to put your check—and why I made it my phone screen

00:16:17 – How one check led to two major opportunities in 3 days

00:18:15 – Why this matters for the next generation of women

00:19:29 – It’s not the spreadsheet—it’s your brain. Let’s fix that.

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I went from zero downloads (literally, just me and my dog hitting play) to making over $600,000 in one year through podcasting—and most of that came without even having my own show. In this talk, I break down exactly how I use podcast guesting and hosting to generate serious revenue, not just vanity metrics. If you're tired of hearing "grow your downloads" and ready to actually make money from your podcast or offers, this is the tactical, no-BS breakdown you've been waiting for!

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00:00 – $5K in 30 Days

00:10 – $600K in a Year

00:18 – “Don’t give me a reason to go find your competitor”

01:47 – From Real Estate to Podcasting Powerhouse

02:55 – Dog-Triggered Downloads & Self-Doubt

03:18 – The Moment Everything Changed

04:09 – Top of Funnel Myth

05:05 – Nurture, Then Monetize

06:09 – Authority vs. Borrowed Audience Paths

07:36 – “Don’t oversell. Nurture instead.”

08:18 – The Amy Porterfield Blueprint

09:12 – Why Lead Magnets Might Be Killing Your Conversions

11:08 – Make Them Pull the Car Over

12:33 – Tactical Guesting Strategy

13:55 – Danielle Canty’s $ Strategy Shift

15:08 – Joanne’s $5K Podcast Case Study

16:01 – $600K From This Strategy Alone

16:27 – Your Turn to Choose

18:21 – Custom Offers & Landing Pages

19:03 – The Magic of Podcast Binging

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I’m here to tell you the 4 mistakes that are keeping you broke AF! If your email list isn’t bringing in cash, this episode is your wake-up call!

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00:00 – The 4 mistakes keeping your list broke
00:16 – How a $1.97 PDF made $500 in 24 hours
02:13 – Join me live for 30 days of email list training
09:06 – Mistake #1: Not whitelisting your domain
11:32 – Mistake #2: Buying email lists
16:00 – Mistake #3: Not cleaning your list
19:13 – Mistake #4: Not segmenting properly

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You’ve probably heard that your podcast should be “top of funnel”... but what if that’s completely wrong?

In this episode of The Million Dollar Breakthrough, I'm flipping the traditional marketing funnel on its head. I’ll walk you through why your podcast should actually sit in the middle of your funnel, how that simple mindset shift can transform your business, and what you should be focusing on instead of chasing downloads!

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00:00 – The big podcast marketing lie
01:00 – Is podcasting really top of funnel?
02:50 – Breaking down the funnel: TOFU, MOFU, BOFU
04:30 – Why awareness must be driven to the podcast
06:00 – Treating your podcast as the middle of the funnel
08:10 – The problem with selling from your podcast
09:30 – Nurturing over selling: how to build lasting relationships
10:45 – Why your email list is your true business asset
12:00 – Low-ticket offers & passive income through PDFs
13:30 – Final thoughts: make your podcast fun again!

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Your brand voice is so much more than a logo and color palette! In this episode of Million Dollar Breakthrough, I share the real story behind my branding lessons from real estate, and how consistency—not creativity—wins in marketing. Discover how to use your natural language, tone, and even your favorite emojis to create a powerful, authentic connection with your podcast audience.

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00:00 Why brand voice matters more than you think
00:27 Real estate: what it taught me about marketing
05:36 Beyond the logo: What brand identity really includes
06:27 Podcast-specific branding tips
08:06 Aligning your copy with your actual voice
08:35 “You guys” vs “hey friends”: Why little words matter
09:24 Real-life examples: Lindsey Schwartz & Natalie Ellis
09:55 Don’t force your brand voice—uncover it naturally
10:20 DM “205” to get the free brand voice guide & AI prompt!
11:14 Creating community through brand consistency
11:36 Branding example: A therapist who helps with amicable divorces
12:49 Emojis as part of your brand voice
13:51 Swearing, style, and staying true to who you are
15:16 Online vs offline disconnects can cost you clients
16:39 Why alignment builds trust and loyalty
17:27 Go deeper than design—refine your voice
18:25 Get the free brand guide and start your own breakthrough!

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Should you be charging a guest to be on your show? If you ever want to break through to that million dollar month, the answer is yes! In this episode, I break down why this is so important, and how to start viewing your show as a product of your business!

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00:00 Why I'm talking about this today
01:10 Why you SHOULD be charging your guests to be on your show
03:17 An exercise for clarity
04:00 The difference between men and women when it comes to monetization
06:39 Take a mindset shift with me
07:10 How to know what to charge... and what I charge!
10:39 This is what's holding you back
11:19 Tell the women in your life that need to hear this message

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