PPA/SMS
Getting Set for 2009
November/14/2008
I spent three
delightful days this week teaching an SMS Workshop in
Atlanta. I’m happy to say that we had a sold-out
class with a longer than usual waiting list. What
this tells me is that in spite of today’s economic
challenges — or perhaps because of them —
photographers are recognizing that a mastery of
business fundamentals is always essential to business
success.
I had the great pleasure of teaching with the amazing Julia Woods, a former student of mine who has become a spectacular business manager and teacher . . .
. . . and Carol Andrews, a marketing and sales goddess and one of the industry’s truly wise women. Carol taught with us in spite of the fact that she is still on the road to recovery from the fire and wind damage done to her Houston home studio during Hurricane Ike.
Due to fortunate scheduling, the PPA Executive Board was in town during our workshop, so we were able to prevail upon PPA President-Elect Ron Nichols to give the class a demonstration of ProSelect, along with suggestions for improved workflow.
If you have an established business and are interested in attending the next workshop, it will be held in Atlanta on February 23-25, 2009. For those who are new to the industry or want to get off to a great start in 2009, a Business Basics Workshop is scheduled for February 21-22, also in Atlanta. For information or to register, contact SMS at (800) 339-5451, ext. 244.
I had the great pleasure of teaching with the amazing Julia Woods, a former student of mine who has become a spectacular business manager and teacher . . .
. . . and Carol Andrews, a marketing and sales goddess and one of the industry’s truly wise women. Carol taught with us in spite of the fact that she is still on the road to recovery from the fire and wind damage done to her Houston home studio during Hurricane Ike.
Due to fortunate scheduling, the PPA Executive Board was in town during our workshop, so we were able to prevail upon PPA President-Elect Ron Nichols to give the class a demonstration of ProSelect, along with suggestions for improved workflow.
If you have an established business and are interested in attending the next workshop, it will be held in Atlanta on February 23-25, 2009. For those who are new to the industry or want to get off to a great start in 2009, a Business Basics Workshop is scheduled for February 21-22, also in Atlanta. For information or to register, contact SMS at (800) 339-5451, ext. 244.
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SMS Workshop
June/15/2008
Last week I
was pleased to work with a great group of diligent
photographers at PPA Headquarters for a three-day
Studio Management Services Workshop.
Besides having really sharp students . . .
. . . it was a pleasure to get to teach again with the always-energetic and ever-insightful Sarah Petty.
As always, the workshop went smoothly because of the great organization of Studio Mangement Services's Beth Moore and Bridget Jackson, shown below. Thanks to everyone for a very good three days!
Besides having really sharp students . . .
. . . it was a pleasure to get to teach again with the always-energetic and ever-insightful Sarah Petty.
As always, the workshop went smoothly because of the great organization of Studio Mangement Services's Beth Moore and Bridget Jackson, shown below. Thanks to everyone for a very good three days!
SMS Workshop Students Shine in Atlanta
March/03/2008
Three days of
marketing, management and sales education flew by at
the February SMS 3-Day Workshop held at PPA
Headquarters in Atlanta. As always, it was great to
work with my teaching buddy Carol Andrews and the
Studio Management Services staff, and a great group
of students kept us on our toes. Lots of business
problems solved, and many new friendships
made.
The next 3-day SMS Workshop is scheduled for June 9-11 in Atlanta, and Carol and I will be joined by Sarah Petty, therefore a fun time is guaranteed! For information, click here.
The next 3-day SMS Workshop is scheduled for June 9-11 in Atlanta, and Carol and I will be joined by Sarah Petty, therefore a fun time is guaranteed! For information, click here.
You Can't Keep A Good Woman Down!
January/31/2008
I closed out the month of January in Atlanta, teaching a three-day SMS Workshop with my great friend, Carol Andrews, who had been battling a stubborn cold for a while. Talk about coming prepared . . . I watched Carol rummage through her purse for something she was struggling to find. When she finally dumped the contents, she had a veritable pharmacy with her, so I grabbed this shot.
In spite of her suffering, Carol was her usual brilliant self during her teaching and consulting segments. We had 12 really wonderful studio owners on hand for this workshop, and I expect big things in 2008 for this group!
Carol and I will be back in Atlanta for another SMS workshop on February 25-27. A few seats remain, so if you want more information, click here.
Learning and Laughter by the Bay
August/24/2007
Just
returned from a wonderful Studio Management Services
Workshop in Oakland, California. Great class and a
fabulous location, right on the bay, at Jack London
Square.
The fabulous location was suggested to us by portrait photographer Laura Cottrill, of nearby Walnut Creek. Here's Laura enjoying a good laugh and a great glass of wine with my fellow instructor Carol Andrews.
Carol was a bit more serious when it was time for class.
It was a wonderful group — very talented and highly motivated to get the most from their businesses. Carol and I and the staff of SMS look forward to our next workshop, which is scheduled for December 3-5 at PPA headquarters in Atlanta. Click here for more information.
The fabulous location was suggested to us by portrait photographer Laura Cottrill, of nearby Walnut Creek. Here's Laura enjoying a good laugh and a great glass of wine with my fellow instructor Carol Andrews.
Carol was a bit more serious when it was time for class.
It was a wonderful group — very talented and highly motivated to get the most from their businesses. Carol and I and the staff of SMS look forward to our next workshop, which is scheduled for December 3-5 at PPA headquarters in Atlanta. Click here for more information.