Take It Personally, hosted by professional brand photographer Maddie Peschong, shares advice to help you grow your personal brand to stand out from the noise and thrive, even in the most saturated markets. Episodes feature business and marketing advice, branding expertise, and real stories and inspiration from creative professionals all over the world.

Take It Personally
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Take It Personally, hosted by professional brand photographer Maddie Peschong, shares advice to help you grow your personal brand to stand out from the noise and thrive, even in the most saturated markets. Episodes feature business and marketing advice, branding expertise, and real stories and inspiration from creative professionals all over the world.
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Recent Episodes

June 4, 2026
The Questions That Make Clients Choose You
<p>What if I told you that the reason a client chooses you over another photographer has nothing to do with your portfolio, and everything to do with the questions you ask?</p><p>In this episode, we're diving into one of the most underrated tools in your brand photography business: the discovery call. Most photographers treat it like a quick formality before booking, but I see it as one of the most powerful sales and positioning tools you have.The inquiry process isn't separate from the client experience—it is the client experience!</p><p>When done well, a discovery call builds trust, uncovers what your client actually needs, and makes it a whole lot easier for them to say yes.</p><p><strong>We're talking:</strong></p><p>• Why the discovery call is part of the client experience</p><p>• Questions that shift you from photographer to strategic partner</p><p>• Helping clients clarify goals before they invest</p><p>• Identifying marketing gaps and creating stronger ROI</p><p>• Red flags to watch for before a client books</p><p>• How asking better questions can increase your booking rate</p><p></p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong></p><ul><li>💻 Join my free <a href="https://maddiepeschong.com/masterclass" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sessions That Sell</a> masterclass on June 25th at noon Central: <a href="https://maddiepeschong.com/masterclass" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">maddiepeschong.com/masterclass</a></li><li>💬 Questions or episode ideas? DM me on Instagram!</li><li>📝 <u><a href="https://www.maddiepeschong.com/blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blog:</a></u> More tips and tools to grow your personal brand photography business</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Let's Connect:</strong></p><ul><li>Website: <u><a href="https://maddiepeschong.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">maddiepeschong.com</a></u></li><li>Instagram: <u><a href="https://instagram.com/maddiepeschong" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@maddiepeschong</a></u></li></ul><br/><p>If you loved this episode, leave a review! It helps other photographers find the show and keeps us creating content you actually want to hear.🎙️✨</p>

May 28, 2026
The Best Marketing You're Overlooking
Host Maddie Peschong interviews industry experts on how exceptional client experience drives referrals and repeat business, revealing it as the most overlooked marketing strategy.

May 21, 2026
You’re Not Losing to AI. You’re Losing to Boring Marketing
Host Maddie Peschong explains why photographers lose clients to boring marketing, not AI, by focusing on transformation over deliverables.
219 total episodes available with 76 transcripts
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