The Difference Maker Revolution Podcast

Maximizing Your Wedding Sales Beyond The Couple

What if one wedding could lead to five new clients—without spending a dollar more on marketing? In this powerful episode, Steve, Ronan, and Jeanine reveal the overlooked strategy hiding in plain sight: how to turn weddings into a goldmine of ongoing portrait opportunities. If you're still only selling to the bride and groom, you're leaving thousands on the table. Tune in to discover how to build emotional value, multiply your bookings, and create lasting legacy products that clients can’t resist—even in a digital age.🔥 Episode Highlights:The game-changing mindset shift: “You’re not photographing a dress—you’re photographing someone’s daughter.”Why parents and grandparents can outspend the couple (and how to reach them).A simple call that makes clients fall in love with your work—before the shoot even begins.The “forever session” that moves clients from digital hoarders to high-end wall art buyers.Real scripts and strategies that book 2+ portrait sessions from every wedding—on the spot.How AI-proofing your business starts with meaningful conversations, not better gear.Ideal for: Wedding photographers, portrait artists, and anyone ready to transform emotional storytelling into sustainable, high-ticket sales.Ready to stop being “just the photographer” and start becoming irreplaceable? Hit play.Join the Difference Maker Revolution!Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:Generate highly targeted leads.Increase conversions with ideal clients.Build long-term client relationships.Create consistent, predictable revenue.This show is hosted by industry experts:Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.Jeanine McLeod: Family portrait photographer specializing in joyful, storytelling photography for parents.Tune In for Real-World StrategiesGain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.

From Side Hustle to Full-Time Photographer

Join Ronan, Steve, and Jeanine in this episode of the Difference Maker Revolution podcast as they dive into what it really takes to go from side hustle to full-time photographer.Jeanine shares her journey from the corporate world to a thriving photography business, highlighting the power of a solid exit strategy, building confidence, and understanding the business behind the lens. Steve weighs in with insights on pushing past fear and setting up systems to attract dream clients.They also unpack how your family background can influence your risk appetite, and why diversifying your marketing might just be the smartest move you make this year.🎧 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:✅Jeanine’s transition from engineering to full-time photographer and the importance of an exit strategy.✅Overcoming fear and building systems to attract great clients.✅How saving, time sacrifice, and paying yourself first support a successful transition.✅Why understanding the business side of photography is just as critical as the craft.✅The role family background plays in risk-taking and entrepreneurship.✅Diversifying marketing strategies to protect your business.Whether you're side hustling your way through the weekends or standing at the edge of full-time freedom, this episode will challenge your thinking, sharpen your strategy, and make you ask: What’s really stopping me?🎧 Hit play and plan your own great escape.Join the Difference Maker Revolution!Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:Generate highly targeted leads.Increase conversions with ideal clients.Build long-term client relationships.Create consistent, predictable revenue.This show is hosted by industry experts:Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.Jeanine McLeod: Family portrait photographer specializing in joyful, storytelling photography for parents.Tune In for Real-World StrategiesGain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.

Working Parent Hacks

Running a photography business while raising kids? You’re not alone - and you’re definitely not doing it wrong. In this high-energy, no-fluff episode, Jeanine, Steve, Ronan, and Jonathan get real about what it actually takes to thrive as both a parent and a business owner. From toddler-proofing your studio to using nap time as power hour, this episode is packed with the gritty, funny, and game-changing hacks you never knew you needed.Whether you’ve got a baby on your hip or a teen dodging chores, this is your behind-the-scenes guide to making it all work - without losing your mind (or your business goals).Episode Highlights:The guilt trap: Why parent guilt is real—and how to flip it into motivationSmart hacks for scheduling shoots, editing, and admin around nap timeAge-appropriate studio tasks to involve your kids (and why it matters)Turning boring chores into gamified productivity winsReal talk: How parenting builds better business instincts (and vice versa)The secret ROI of letting your clients see your kidsWhy “there’s always time”—if your why is strong enoughFor photographers who:Feel torn between family and businessWant time management tips that actually workLove real stories, not perfectionBelieve in raising difference-makers at home and behind the lensPress play now and walk away with a toolkit to run your business with your kids - not in spite of them. Tune in and take your photography business to the next level!Join the Difference Maker Revolution!Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:Generate highly targeted leads.Increase conversions with ideal clients.Build long-term client relationships.Create consistent, predictable revenue.This show is hosted by industry experts:Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.Jonathan Ryle: Photography marketing funnel specialist.Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.Jeanine McLeod: Family portrait photographer specializing in joyful, storytelling photography for parents.Tune In for Real-World StrategiesGain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.

Are You Struggling With Consistent Sales?

If you’ve ever felt like your sales are a rollercoaster—busy one week, crickets the next—this episode is your wake-up call. Steve, Ronan, and Jonathan pull back the curtain on the hidden habits and mindset traps that sabotage consistency in your photography business.From elevating client lifetime value to unlocking the real power of average sale, this conversation will challenge the way you think about marketing, retention, and growth. Whether you’re shooting boudoir, newborns, or branding sessions—this episode will make you rethink what it really takes to scale sustainably.📸 Here’s what you’ll learn:Why chasing only new leads is killing your long-term revenueThe sales myth that’s costing photographers thousandsThe #1 overlooked strategy for consistent bookingsHow to build “clients for life” who keep coming back (and referring!)The mindset shift that turns $300 clients into $1300 ones—without feeling “salesy”What to do right now if your calendar feels emptyStop treating your business like a seasonal gig. Tune in and discover how to create consistency, momentum, and freedom—on your terms.👉 Press play now and join the Difference Maker Revolution.🎧 Tune in now and take your photography business to the next level!Join the Difference Maker Revolution!Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:Generate highly targeted leads.Increase conversions with ideal clients.Build long-term client relationships.Create consistent, predictable revenue.This show is hosted by industry experts:Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.Jonathan Ryle: Photography marketing funnel specialist.Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.Tune In for Real-World StrategiesGain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.

From Crickets to Clients - Facebook Marketing Made Simple

Are your Facebook ads falling flat? Feel like you're shouting into the void and still booking no clients? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this episode, Steve, Ronan, and Jonathan unpack the real reasons photographers struggle with Facebook marketing—and how to fix it. From defining your true client avatar to using ad copy that speaks directly to their secret desires, this conversation is a must-listen for any photographer tired of wasting money on ads that don’t convert.You’ll walk away with a clear, step-by-step roadmap to attract quality leads, turn them into paying clients, and make your marketing finally work for you.🔑 Episode Highlights:🎯 Why “quality leads” aren’t found—they’re made🧠 The mindset shift that separates booked-out pros from frustrated photographers🗣️ How to speak your client’s language—and stop blending into the noise✍️ Jonathan’s exact ad copy formula (it’s gold)💸 Why luxury brands do use offers—and how you can without cheapening your brand😱 The biggest mistake photographers make before they even launch an ad📈 How scarcity, FOMO, and a clear call to action transform clicks into bookingsIf you’ve ever said, “Facebook just doesn’t work for me”… this episode will flip the script.🎧 Tune in now and take your photography business to the next level!Join the Difference Maker Revolution!Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:Generate highly targeted leads.Increase conversions with ideal clients.Build long-term client relationships.Create consistent, predictable revenue.This show is hosted by industry experts:Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.Jonathan Ryle: Photography marketing funnel specialist.Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.Tune In for Real-World StrategiesGain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.