
You love photography, but running a business? That's a different story. If you've ever thrown up your hands trying to figure it out yourself and said "This CAN'T be that hard!!!" you've come to the right place. Host Annemie Tonken's secret superpower is cutting through the confusion to give you actionable, step-by-step strategies and systems that will help you build a business that reflects your v... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 372 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessMarketingEntrepreneurship | |||

This month, we're taking a little break from new episodes and digging into our (big) archive to reshare some of our past faves. Today's replay originally aired in 2022, but if anything, it feels MORE relevant now than it did then: how do you keep sho... more
I was talking to a photographer friend who - by every outside measure - is killing it. On the inside, though? She admitted she was struggling with feelings of self-doubt and stress about the future of her business.
I think a lot of us carry around a... more
Having concerns about AI isn't a bad thing: it means you're thinking critically about an issue that warrants critical thought. But nor do concerns mean you have to (or should) avoid AI altogether.
The issues surrounding this world-changing technolog... more
I remember the exact moment I first heard about ChatGPT. I was walking my dog, talking to my dad on the phone, and he mentioned this thing he'd heard about on NPR - some AI tool where you could just type any question and get an answer. My reaction? "... more
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I’ve learned so much from this podcast, if you were like me where you know you’re photos are good but the business side was falling flat on it’s face, defo hit play on this!
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This Can’t Be That Hard is always packed with valuable, inspiring content. Annemie consistently brings on incredible guests, and I just finished the episode with Angelia Pompy - wow. The conversation around networking was so relatable (the “networking scaries” are real!) and also so motivating. I feel encouraged and ready to put myself out there. Highly recommend this podcast to any creative entrepreneur!
Thanks for sharing some really useful tips and bite size information to start on some strategies. I’ve just booked into your “Business Plan Glow up” module!
I have been listening to TCBTH since the beginning. Practical, actionable episodes that always leave me with things to think about and steps to take to accomplish a new goal. I was thrilled to be invited as a guest for Episode 203 — The Art of Fine Art School Portraits with Lindsey Turner. Thank you Annemie for all you share to lift up other photographers.
Finally found a podcast about photography business that is relatable, up front, and easy to digest/implement. I'm just listening to as many as quickly as I can. It feels like listening to a friend who is actually interested in your success. And it's awesome to see her implement all the tools she's teaching on her own website and marketing. I would recommend this podcast for anyone who wants to make their photography business more manageable, profitable, and enjoyable.
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This business- and marketing-focused show helps photographers translate craft into a sustainable, profitable practice through practical systems, pricing strategies, and client experiences. Episodes frequently explore affordable tech and automation, scalable workflows, in-person and digital marketing, and collaborative partnerships that build growth without sacrificing creativity. A notable edge is the consistent emphasis on actionable frameworks (donkey/workhorse/unicorn models, marketing-systems alignment) and real-world case studies from photographers and practitioners across related fields. Listeners likely value clear, repeatable processes, thoughtful budgeting, and strategies they can implement quickly to improve profitability and clie... more
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