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Shoot It Straight

Sabrina Gebhardt
Root To Rise
Email Marketing
Photography
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Creative Entrepreneurship
Photography Business
Burnout
Social Media
Self-Care
Hustle Sanely
Motherhood
Rest
Human Design
Branding
Mental Health
Time Management
Client Experience
White Space
Personal Growth

Welcome to the Shoot It Straight Podcast, where host, Sabrina Gebhardt shares an honest take on what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. Sabrina and her guests get vulnerable, through honest conversations and relatable stories, because they’re willing to go there. From sharing her own experiences of being a photographer and small business... more

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The habits that built your business might now be the ones that are hurting it. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 ways your business may have outgrown the way you’re running it. Plus, my own experience running an outdated business and what needs to be... more

Is it really worth it to spend time on SEO? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with coach Brittany Herzberg about the impact of SEO on lead generation for your business. Plus, how spending just a few hours optimizing your SEO can help you get found wit... more

Are you constantly stressed about making your gallery deadlines? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few things you may need to hear. Because the truth is, as photographers we are not in a business of emergencies. Your business is better off when you t... more

Are you hesitant to invest in in-person events or retreats? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with creative educator coach Laylee Emadi about how nothing replaces the experience you get from being in the room. We’re sharing what to expect when you’re ... more

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Brittany Herzberg
SEO coach and educator who helps entrepreneurs with findability
Self-employed / SEO coach
Episode: 216: Get Found Without Living On Instagram with Brittany Herzberg
Laylee Emadi
Educator, speaker, and retreat/conference host
Creative Educator Conference
Episode: 214: Why Nothing Replaces Being in the Room with Laylee Emadi
Emily Woodall Gbadamosi
System strategist and HoneyBook expert, former family/maternity/newborn photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area
Woodall Creative Co.
Episode: 213: The 3 Systems Every Photographer Needs Before Fall Hits with Emily Woodall Gbadamosi
Natasha Sewell
Photographer turned needlepoint entrepreneur; co-founder of Georgie and Lottie
Georgie and Lottie
Episode: 211: When to Walk Away from a Successful Business (and Start Something New) with Natasha Sewell
Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober
Enneagram educator, consultant, author, speaker
Enneagram Ashton (Instagram)
Episode: 206: What The Enneagram Says About Your Confidence, Burnout, and Your Business with Enneagram Ashton
Amanda McKinney
Entrepreneur coach for ambitious women; helps high-achieving creatives redefine success on their own terms
Independent coach
Episode: 204: Why You Keep Falling Behind (And It Has Nothing to Do With Discipline) with Amanda McKinney
Jen Olmstead
Co-founder of Tonic Site Shop
Tonic Site Shop
Episode: 203: Storytelling as a Business Superpower, Even When You Think You Have Nothing to Say with Jen Olmstead
Tara Cory
Owner of Tara Lee Photography; sales leader; Root To Rise participant
Tara Lee Photography; Root To Rise
Episode: 202: From Stuck to Unstoppable with Tara Cory
Emerson Gebhardt
Daughter of the host, student, aspiring professional with interest in psychology and pediatrics
Episode: 200: The One Where My Daughter Takes the Mic

Host

Sabrina Gebhardt
Host of Shoot It Straight, photographer and entrepreneur focused on creative business and motherhood

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • A Weekly Favourite!

    Sabrina brings the best big sister in business energy to every episode. I always know I’ll get a fresh take with no fluff and the pep-talk I need to keep my head in my work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meredith MacKenzie
    Canada2 months ago
  • The real convos

    Sabrina delivers the real real conversations that so many of us photographers are having in our heads, and/or peer communities. I’m grateful to dive into episodes that hit home and then realign to my North Star. If you’re in this industry, she is worth a listen. Xx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess Koehler
    United States2 months ago
  • I look forward to my Tuesday coaching session every week!

    If you’re looking for a podcast that gives you real business advice without all the fluff, Shoot It Straight is it.

    Sabrina has a way of breaking down entrepreneurship into practical, actionable steps while also giving you the mindset shifts you didn’t even realize you needed. Every episode feels like you’re sitting across the table from a mentor who’s honest, encouraging, and genuinely wants to see you win.

    I’ve walked away with pages of notes, fresh ideas, and the confidence to take action i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tlcory2020
    United States2 months ago
  • Permission to Want More!

    Sabrina is so genuine and smart. She understand how to build a sustainable business — but also how to have beauty, rest, and peace as well as wealth. Listening to this podcast gives me permission to grow, to enjoy, and to build my life exactly the way I want it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D’Arcy Benincosa
    United States9 months ago
  • Sabrina is AMAZING

    Sabrina has such great insights into photography, motherhood, and balancing the two. I have learned SO much from this podcast and can’t believe it’s available for everyone for free! Give it a listen, you won’t regret it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emilyem08
    United Statesa year ago

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Relatable, practical, and supportive—feels like mentors in your corner.
Audience loves the balance of mindset and tactics; sisterhood energy is strong.
Honest, actionable business guidance with no fluff, especially for photographers.

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216: Get Found Without Living On Instagram with Brittany Herzberg
Q: How long does it typically take to see results from SEO efforts?
Some clients see improvements in 2 weeks, but more commonly four to six weeks, with results potentially occurring much later for some cases; the important part is consistency and not promising guaranteed timelines.
216: Get Found Without Living On Instagram with Brittany Herzberg
Q: What is the recommended order for implementing SEO improvements?
Start with core website pages to establish a solid foundation, then optimize off-site profiles and content, and finally focus on tracking metrics to guide further actions.
169: Navigating Big Business Transitions with Guests Melissa Arlena and Alison Bell
Q: What timing considerations are important when planning a transition?
A firm, drop-dead decision date is crucial, followed by a staged marketing plan that prioritizes SEO first, then portfolio updates, pricing adjustments, and targeted outreach; timelines often stretch 12–18 months to achieve stability.
169: Navigating Big Business Transitions with Guests Melissa Arlena and Alison Bell
Q: What sparked Alison and Melissa to start talking about transitions and niching down?
They describe a pattern of long-term shifts driven by personal life (military relocations, family needs) and a desire to better serve specific client types, which led them to pivot from weddings to newborns and to refine their offerings over time.
162: Human Design Energetics and Business with Breanna Owen
Q: How does email marketing change depending on a person's human design type?
Breanna explains that knowing your energy type, strategy, and authority helps tailor email messaging and sequences so that you feel aligned and clients receive messages with genuine energy, which improves response and engagement.

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A show aimed at female creative entrepreneurs balancing business with motherhood, offering frank conversations, actionable tactics, and mindset shifts. Across episodes, listeners hear practical guidance on workflows, burnout prevention, boundaries, and storytelling, with emphasis on sustainable growth, rest, and community-driven support. A standout thread is the blend of real-world systems (CRM, templates, boundaries) with personal narratives, making it useful for photographers and other creative businesses seeking tangible takeaways and a supportive, no-fluff approach.

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1. Brittany Herzberg
2. Laylee Emadi
3. Emily Woodall Gbadamosi
4. Natasha Sewell
5. Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober
6. Amanda McKinney
7. Jen Olmstead
8. Tara Cory

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