{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61a52a8ca6ef0600138c0180/693a4bc934867e026d655f4e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Valentine’s Mini Sessions Marketing Plan for Family Photographers","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61a52a8ca6ef0600138c0180/1765475767385-9455bc93-a635-4c17-9ecd-e0472660691d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Big reminder, friend: if I were your marketing advisor for your family photography business, I would <em>absolutely</em> have you working on your <strong>February Valentine’s mini sessions in December</strong>—yes, while everyone else is still wrapping gifts and closing out their holiday minis.</p><p>This episode (originally recorded as a YouTube video and repurposed as a podcast) walks you through how to think like a marketer, map out a simple mini-session offer for couples or kids, and align your systems, content, and email marketing&nbsp;<em>before</em>&nbsp;the new year begins.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a family photographer who loves minis or you’re just curious about adding a seasonal cash-injection to your year, this episode will help you:</p><ul><li>Decide how to <strong>position</strong> your Valentine’s minis (kids, couples, or both)</li><li>Choose <strong>simple, on-brand themes and props</strong> your clients can easily say yes to</li><li>Plan <strong>locations, timelines, and logistics</strong> now so you’re not scrambling in late January</li><li>Use <strong>Instagram + your blog</strong> as top-of-funnel marketing for your minis</li><li>Set up <strong>email segments and nurture</strong> using Flodesk (or your ESP of choice)</li><li>Use your CRM (like Dubsado) to <strong>automate booking, communication, and reminders</strong></li><li>Turn Valentine’s minis into an <strong>annual, repeatable revenue stream</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Resources &amp; Links Mentioned In This Episode</h3><p>▸ Read the full blog post that goes with this episode (that way, you get all the links mentioned): <a href=\"https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/valentines-mini-sessions-family-photographers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/valentines-mini-sessions-family-photographers/</strong></a></p><p>▸ Get 25% OFF on Flodesk here: <a href=\"https://flodesk.com/c/DOLLYDELONGEDUCATION\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://flodesk.com/c/DOLLYDELONGEDUCATION</strong></a></p><p>▸ Join the Family Photographer's Marketing Society: <a href=\"https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-family-photographers-marketing-society\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-family-photographers-marketing-society</strong></a></p><p>▸ Get 30% OFF on Dubsado here: <a href=\"https://www.dubsado.com/?c=dollydelongeducation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.dubsado.com/?c=dollydelongeducation</strong></a></p><p>▸ Free Dubsado Mini Session Roadmap: <a href=\"https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-dubsado-mini-session-roadmap-opt-in\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-dubsado-mini-session-roadmap-opt-in</strong></a></p><p><br></p><h3>Connect with Dolly DeLong Education</h3><p>💻 <a href=\"https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p>📱<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/dollydelongeducation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p>🎥 <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpVZTreUqoUi9UxJiJdDh1A\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Thanks for joining me on <em>The Systems &amp; Workflow Magic Podcast</em>! 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