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Shoot It Straight
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 owner since 2011 to bringing in the perspectives of other creatives pursuing all avenues of…
Episodes
Shoot It Straight45: Habits and Routines with Jessica Massey
One of the biggest challenges that female creative entrepreneurs face is the creation of healthy habits and routines. My guest today is the incredible Jessica…
Shoot It Straight44: The Easiest Way To Market Yourself
Today we are talking about something that basically everybody wants: to make more money and to book more clients. I’m sharing what I believe is the easiest way…
Shoot It Straight43: What To Do About The Recession with Colie James
If you notice that your calendar is a bit emptier and business is moving slower than usual, it’s not just you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a candid…
Shoot It Straight42: Why I Outsource My Editing
Summer is here and the fall busy season is just around the corner. In today’s episode, I’m discussing one of my greatest tips for managing your busy season and…
Shoot It Straight41: How To Survive Summer
It’s the first week of summer, and you’re running a household and a business. It can feel like a lot, but you want it to feel easy. How do you do it? In this…
Shoot It Straight40: The Perpetual State of Hurry with Becky Hoschek
Are you living in a state of perpetual hurry? You are constantly rushing from one task to the next, seemingly never able to pause and catch your breath. In…
Shoot It Straight39: When You Don't Seem To Have The Time
One of the most common struggles that I hear from my coaching clients is that they are unable to gain any traction on a goal or project. And my question always…
Shoot It Straight38: Why Community Matters
You’ve found a creative passion and decided to go for it and start a business. You’re working hard and staying busy, but you look around and realize that you…
Shoot It Straight37: Education When You Aren’t A Newbie with Natasha Sewell
Is education truly worth the investment after you’ve been in business for over a decade? In today’s episode, I’m discussing the value of education for…
Shoot It Straight36: Let’s Talk Burnout
Are you in a vicious cycle of burnout? In today’s episode, I am finally diving deep into the topic of burnout and practices to put in place in your business so…
Shoot It Straight35: Why Creatives Struggle With Money with Val Duvick
If you are a creative entrepreneur, this episode is for you. Yes, that’s the only prerequisite! In today’s episode I am speaking with business coach Val Duvick…
Shoot It Straight34: Imposter Syndrome Pep Talk
If you are a creative entrepreneur, you are bound to struggle with imposter syndrome at some point. Today’s episode is the pep talk you need when you find…
Shoot It Straight33: A Holistic Approach to Goals
Are you making progress on your goals? Now that we are wrapping up the first quarter of 2023, it is a perfect time to check in with your original goals for the…
Shoot It Straight32: Big Investment, Big Impact
When it comes time to make an investment in your business, are you able to take the leap? In today’s episode, I’m talking about how powerful it can be to…
Shoot It Straight31: Consistency in Marketing with Amanda Warfield
If you are struggling with showing up consistently in your marketing, this episode is for you. Today I’m diving deep with soon-to-be author and host of the…
Shoot It Straight30: Successful Summer Planning
Does your to-do list feel draining, never-ending, or un-rewarding? Maybe it is constantly growing because you are distracted by others, rather than focused on…
Shoot It Straight29: Are You Distracted
Does your to-do list feel draining, never-ending, or un-rewarding? Maybe it is constantly growing because you are distracted by others, rather than focused on…
Shoot It Straight28: Lessons From 12 Years In Business
At this point in the year, so many people are giving up on the goals and resolutions that they set for themselves for 2023. Why? Because they are not seeing…
Shoot It Straight27: When You Don’t See Progress
At this point in the year, so many people are giving up on the goals and resolutions that they set for themselves for 2023. Why? Because they are not seeing…
Shoot It Straight26: Attending Your First Conference or Workshop
We are smack dab in the middle of conference season, and it is quite possible that you may be getting ready to attend your very first conference or workshop…
Shoot It Straight25: Vulnerability in Messaging with Sara Gillis
So many female creative entrepreneurs struggle with being vulnerable in their messaging. While being vulnerable is what helps you stand apart from the crowd…
Shoot It Straight24: Reach Your Goals with these 4 Shifts
Today’s episode is inspired by a training I created for my membership group, The Round Table. The women in this group were curious about what to do in their…
Shoot It Straight23: How to Maximize Slow Seasons
Today’s episode is inspired by a training I created for my membership group, The Round Table. The women in this group were curious about what to do in their…
Shoot It Straight22: Purposeful Planning Problems with Maddie Peschong
One of the most frequent questions I get is about what kind of planning system I use and how I manage to run my business without getting overwhelmed. In…
Shoot It Straight21: Excitement and Fear
In today’s episode, I’m discussing what is likely to happen as you decide what it is that you truly want this year. You’re likely to dance between both…
Shoot It Straight20: What Do You Want This Year?
Here we are at the start of a brand new year, and I have to ask - what do you want this year? Before you hit the ground running with work again, get clear on…
Shoot It Straight19: Highlights of 2022
In today’s episode, I’m inviting you to take a pause and reflect. What were some of your highlights of the last year? What were some moments you loved, things…
Shoot It Straight18: How to Transition from Hustle to Rest
You’ve made it to the end of the year and the holiday rush is over. As you step out of a season of hustle, it can be a challenge to allow our bodies and minds…
Shoot It Straight17: Seasons of Hustle and Rest with Kate Kordsmeier
As an entrepreneur, how do you find the right balance between hustle and rest? In today’s episode, I interview my dear friend and personal mentor Kate…
Shoot It Straight16: Busy Season Reflection
Fall busy season is officially over, and while I’m sure that many of us are ready to step away from our cameras for a few weeks, there is one thing that I’m…
Shoot It Straight15: Is your business in alignment?
Have you ever taken a pause, looked around your business and wondered, “how did I get here?” Maybe your business is going great on paper, but something feels…
Shoot It Straight14: Creatives and Overwhelm with Rachel Greiman
For many creatives, it is not a question of if they will experience burnout, but when. How can we better prepare ourselves to handle overwhelm and to get…
Shoot It Straight13: Avoiding Overwhelm with Margin
As you’ve managed your never-ending to-do list and the constant demands of being a mother, partner, business owner, and friend, it is likely that you have…
Shoot It Straight12: What To Do When You’re Overwhelmed
When you’re feeling overwhelmed - you’re spinning out of control with absolutely no forward progress in sight - it is so hard to break out of the cycle. In…
Shoot It Straight11: Why You Are Overwhelmed
I want you to take a moment and check in with yourself - how are you feeling? How are you breathing, and how are you sleeping? Do you feel like you’re…
Shoot It Straight10: 8 Things that Made a Big Impact
Are you unsure of where to start with growing your business? In today’s episode, I am sharing the eight things that have made the greatest impact in my…
Shoot It Straight9: Why In-Person Education Matters
What could investing in your education do for your business? Could it increase your profits? Improve your photography skills or other services? In today’s…
Shoot It Straight8: Elevate with Education with Annemie Tonken
So many photographers and creative entrepreneurs are hesitant to invest in their education. Today on the Shoot It Straight Podcast, I’m talking with my good…
Shoot It Straight7: The Real Reason Creatives Don’t Invest in Their Business
Many creative entrepreneurs struggle with investing in their own businesses—leaving some to not invest early enough, and others to never invest at all. But…
Shoot It StraightThe B Word, A BONUS Episode
Have you set up rules around the B word? You know the one I'm talking about that we as entrepreneurs struggle to set, maintain, and enforce. Boundaries. In…
Shoot It Straight6: Top 3 things I can’t live without
If you're anything like me, then you love when creators share about what items or tools they're using in their businesses. So, that’s what I'll be doing today…
Shoot It Straight5: Investing in Outsourcing with Colie James
I am so excited to share this week’s episode of the Shoot It Straight Podcast with you. Today I am interviewing my business bestie, Colie James. Colie is a…
Shoot It Straight4: Debunking a Myth: You Have to Do It All
Are you an overwhelmed, new business owner? Don't worry, you don't have to do it all on your own! In today's episode, I'm sharing how outsourcing some of your…
Shoot It Straight3: Bringing Back Creativity
What happens when you don't feel creative anymore? We started our businesses as creative entrepreneurs out of passion, but adding in the pressures that come…
Shoot It Straight2: The Importance of Business Sustainability
Are you building a sustainable business that is easy to maintain and grow without creating an overwhelmed or burnt out version of you? In today's episode, I'm…
Shoot It Straight1: How to Measure Your Success
Are you chasing after big dreams of success? Great, but have you considered if your definition of success actually supports you and your life? In today's…
Shoot It StraightShoot It Straight Podcast Trailer
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…