In this episode, photographers Kristy & Vic Arias share how they went from questioning whether they’d need full-time jobs again to completely reigniting their business and doubling their income in just six months of being in the Business Blueprint coaching program.

We talk about faith, marriage, parenting, business burnout, and how showing up authentically changed everything for them.

• Losing passion after COVID and becoming parents

• Rebuilding their business from the ground up

• The power of coaching and community

• Why authenticity attracts aligned couples

• Setting boundaries and implementing Sabbath rest

• Navigating business while raising kids

What I love most about their story is how honest and hopeful it is. If you’ve been feeling stuck, burnt out, or questioning your next step in business, this episode is for you.

Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT

Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email [email protected] to ask Nathan directly.

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Instagram Profile:

https://instagram.com/kristyandvic

Website:

https://kristyandvic.com

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the “middle” with your pricing, this episode will challenge everything you think you know. I break down the truth about the so-called dead zone and what’s actually happening beneath the surface.

In this episode, I unpack pricing psychology, client behavior, and how to position yourself to attract the right people.

• Why price is never just a number
• The different client types at each price tier
• Where the “dead zone” idea comes from
• How to know if you’re mispriced
• How to escape the middle and grow

If you’ve been second-guessing your rates, this will shift your perspective.

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Imagine a wedding videographer who goes all-in on alignment, niching down, and grows to $300K+ in a year...

Meet Frankie, one of my Business Blueprint coaching students.

In this episode, I sit down with Frankie from Salt Shaker Films (one of my Business Blueprint students) who completely transformed his business. From $80–90K on the side, to turning down the wrong clients for him (even to the tune of $25k+ one month) to then making over $300K full-time as a videographer, this is what happens when skill meets strategy and conviction.

• Scaling as a wedding videographer
• $300K year after Business Blueprint
• Niching into faith-based weddings
• Demand mindset (“house party”)
• Turning away misaligned clients

If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible, this is it.

Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT

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Connect with Frankie:

• Website: https://saltshakerfilms.com.au
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/saltshakerfilms

That moment an inquiry hits your inbox? That’s your best chance to book, and most photographers mess it up.

In this episode, I give you a simple system to turn inquiries into paying clients with confidence.

• Respond quickly while they’re excited
• Personalize without overdoing it
• Give one clear next step
• Use urgency honestly
• Follow up like a pro

This is how you stop losing leads.

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AI is here...and whether we like it or not, it’s about to reshape the photography industry in a big way. In this episode, I’m breaking down what I see coming and how you can stay ahead without losing what makes your work human.

I’m not here to hype AI. I’m here to prepare you. Because the photographers who adapt wisely will be the ones who win.

• AI and the future of post-production

• Scaling your workload without burnout

• Why shooting skill still matters most

• The growing importance of business mastery

• How client experience becomes your edge

• The risk of getting left behind

If you want to stay top of the industry, you’ve got to be aware, adaptable, and intentional.

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Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email [email protected] to ask Nathan directly.

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Have you ever felt like you’re getting plenty of photography inquiries… but struggling to actually get people on a consult call? In this episode, I coach Lacey through closing that exact gap so she can turn more leads into booked clients.

We break down where her process is leaking and how to fix it fast.

• Why inquiry → call is the real bottleneck

• How to instantly improve your confirmation page

• The power of speed + clarity in your response

• Pre-qualifying better clients through pricing

• Simple CRM tweaks to increase conversions

If you can get them on the call—you can book them. Let’s fix the gap.

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Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email [email protected] to ask Nathan directly.

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Where is your breakthrough? I’ve asked that question too, and today, I have a challenge AND encouragement for you.

I’m diving into what it really means to be faithful with what you’ve been given, and why sometimes the delay you’re feeling is true spiritual development. I’ve lived through seasons of waiting, and I can tell you: nothing is wasted. God isn’t just here to build your business, He’s building you.

If you feel stuck, I hope this shifts your perspective and strengthens your faith.

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Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email [email protected] to ask Nathan directly.

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What if the resistance I feel is actually confirmation I’m on the right path? In this first Business Bible Study, I unpack Nehemiah and what it looks like to keep building even when fear shows up.

I walk through Nehemiah’s story and share how opposition, doubt, and pressure often follow calling—and why that’s not a sign for me to stop, but to stay focused and keep going.

If I’m in a season of doubt, this is my reminder: keep building.

⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT

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What if your photos aren’t the reason clients aren’t booking you as a photographer? In this episode, we unpack the overlooked factor that truly drives client booking decisions—how people feel around you.

I dive into why personality, presence, and connection often outweigh skill, and how you can intentionally grow in this area to book more clients and show up with confidence.

• Why clients choose based on comfort, not just quality

• The truth about personality growth and neuroplasticity

• How to build social confidence through reps

• Books, tools, and people that shape your communication

• Leveraging your natural strengths to connect

If you take this seriously, it could change everything about how you book and serve in your photography business.

⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT

Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email [email protected] to ask Nathan directly.

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Your words are either helping photography clients book… or quietly pushing them away. In this episode, I break down common phrases photographers say during inquiries and sales conversations that actually hurt bookings—and what to say instead to create clarity, urgency, and confidence.

You’ll learn how small tweaks in your wording can dramatically improve your booking process.

In this episode:

• Why “I’ll let you know if someone else inquires” kills urgency

• The problem with asking “How are you feeling so far?”

• Why “Let me know your thoughts” overwhelms clients

• How to handle “We need to think about it” the right way

• Better ways to ask about a client’s vision

• Why asking for a budget backfires

• Moving beyond “bestie marketing”

⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT

Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email [email protected] to ask Nathan directly.

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What do you do when a health crisis takes over your business and more importantly - nearly your whole life?

Eric Hillestad was 25 years old when his lungs began filling with blood.

Doctors eventually placed him on ECMO — the most advanced life support available.

Many people don’t survive it.

Eric did.

After weeks in the hospital, he had to relearn how to walk, breathe, and speak. He missed months of his newborn daughter’s life. Doctors told his family to prepare for the worst.

But Eric’s story didn’t end there.

Today he’s a wedding photographer, a father, and a Business Blueprint student who rebuilt his life — and his business — from the ground up.

In this episode we talk about:

• surviving a near-death medical crisis

• rebuilding life and work after trauma

• faith in the middle of fear

• why his photography now carries a completely different meaning

• and how he turned a struggling business into something sustainable for his family

Eric’s story is raw, powerful, and deeply faith-filled.

You’re not going to forget this one.

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Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email [email protected] to chat with Nathan directly.

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Follow Eric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erik.hillestad.photo/

Eric's Website : https://erikhillestadphoto.com/