Maximizing Photography Sales Through Authentic Connections & Time Management with Brady Puryear

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode of Workflows, Scott Wyden Kivowitz sits down with the insightful Brady Puryear, owner of Blacksmith Print Co. With over 11 years of experience in the business, Brady's expertise in photography sales and client engagement shines through.Brady Puryear is the Founder & CEO of Blacksmith Print Co. a luxury album & wall art manufacturer based Southern California since 2013. Brady the owner was a full time wedding photographer from 2007 through 2018 photographing nearly 500 weddings over that time. Brady provides a wealth of knowledge on creating desire rather than convincing clients, engaging them in the design process, and effectively managing pricing strategies to ensure profitability. He also shares personal anecdotes and practical tips for building strong client relationships that drive referrals and repeat business."If we can just design with the client, then all of a sudden, as soon as the wedding is being done, edited, and if you're using Imagen, hopefully, very quickly, then you can just schedule that meeting closer to when the event actually happened and excitement is still high."Why You Should ListenGain invaluable tips on client engagement from Brady Puryear, a seasoned expert in photography and business.Discover effective strategies for optimizing album design and sales.Learn how to build strong client relationships that lead to referrals and repeat business.Understand the importance of considering capacity and efficiency in pricing models.Hear firsthand stories and practical advice that can help you improve your photography workflow.ResourcesBlacksmith Print Co.Blacksmith Print Co on InstagramStorybook Design Co.Tune in to this episode and uncover actionable insights that can transform your photography business by enhancing client interactions and optimizing sales strategies.(00:00) - Introduction and Setting the Stage (00:48) - Sales Challenges in Photography (02:11) - Creating Value in Sales (03:20) - Engaging Clients and Personal Touches (06:39) - Post-Wedding Workflow Tips (12:35) - Designing Albums with Clients (19:24) - Pricing Strategies and Industry Insights (24:31) - The Power of Pricing: Maximizing Your Earnings (28:45) - Understanding the Value of Your Time (40:00) - The Importance of Demand in Pricing

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Ready to enhance your photography workflow? Welcome to Workflows, a podcast by Imagen that transforms how photographers like you manage their business, making every minute count. Each episode offers advice on optimizing your photography workflows so you spend less time at the desk and more time behind the camera. It also tells real-life stories and shares innovative tools to optimize your operations, helping you maximize efficiency and creativity in your photography business. Join host Scott Wyden Kivowitz, who, despite challenges like dyslexia and color blindness, has mastered the art of efficient workflows to excel in the photography business, as well as building and leading one of the most popular global photography communities on Facebook – the Imagen Community. Through insights and conversations with photographers fro m various countries, backgrounds, and walks of life, discover how structured workflows can save time and alleviate stress in your professional and personal life. Get ready to overcome common industry hurdles and boost your photography business's profitability through effective strategies, innovative tools, tech, and automation. Join the Imagen Community to continue the conversation and connect with fellow photographers, share stories, and access unique resources tailored to the challenges of managing a photography business. Don't let workflow inefficiencies hold you back — tune in to Workflows for inspiration and guidance on crafting a thriving, productive photography business. For photographers who prefer creating stunning images to getting bogged down by business tasks, Workflows is your gateway to a smoother, more rewarding photography career. Join us today at workflowspodcast.com