Episode #108 Jordan Powers AD Photo Summit

Architectural photographer Jordan Powers rejoins Rachel & Neal to unpack how AI is reshaping real estate and architectural photography, share insider details on the upcoming AD Photo Summit, and reveal the inspiring story behind his leap from real estate to high-end architecture work.

STS Listeners also get a huge $500 discount to The AD photo Summit with the promo code "STS". https://www.ad-photosummit.com/Find Jordan on Instagram @jrdnpwrs our on youtube https://www.youtube.com/@JRDNPWRS.

This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!

Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on track



Need a plan for Social Media - Check out our 2025 Social Media Content Calendar with 365 days of content ideas for real estate photographers, 150 hooks and 93 call-to-actions all for just $19https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/2025-content-calendar-bundle/



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Episode #107 Micro-Living, Maxi-Impact: Real Estate Photography for Tiny Spaces

Small spaces. Big challenge. In this episode Rachel spills her best-kept secrets for photographing tiny houses and boat houses so they look spacious, inviting, and magazine-ready—whether you’re on land or floating on water.

This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!

Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on track



Need a plan for Social Media - Check out our 2025 Social Media Content Calendar with 365 days of content ideas for real estate photographers, 150 hooks and 93 call-to-actions all for just $19https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/2025-content-calendar-bundle/



If you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.

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CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE & DISASTER RELIEF https://cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterrelief/index.html



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Episode 106 – The Secret Sauce: How OurExecutive Assistant Keeps the Business Running Smoothly
Ever wonder what keeps a busy real estate media company humming behind the scenes? Meet the powerhouse who answers every email, juggles client calls, plans content, and keeps our team on track. From handling tricky customer moments to creating systems that save the day, she shares her top tips, favorite wins, and the must-have skills that make it all work. A must-listen for anyone running (or dreaming of running) a small business!

This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!

Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on track



Need a plan for Social Media - Check out our 2025 Social Media Content Calendar with 365 days of content ideas for real estate photographers, 150 hooks and 93 call-to-actions all for just $19https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/2025-content-calendar-bundle/



If you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.

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Episode 104 part 2 of 2 !

This week's guest, Pete Stagl, is an entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and the creator of the Pixl Marketing Method, a step-by-step framework designed to help real estate media business owners attract more clients, retain them longer, and grow with confidence. There is so much great information in this interview with Pete that we are breaking it into two episodes. Here is the continuation...aka part 2!.
This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!

Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on track



Need a plan for Social Media - Check out our 2025 Social Media Content Calendar with 365 days of content ideas for real estate photographers, 150 hooks and 93 call-to-actions all for just $19https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/2025-content-calendar-bundle/



If you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.

Charity-Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org/donate


St Jude’s Children’s Hospital:https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.html



CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE & DISASTER RELIEF https://cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterrelief/index.html



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Episode 104 part 2 of 2

This week's guest, Pete Stagl, is an entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and the creator of the Pixl Marketing Method, a step-by-step framework designed to help real estate media business owners attract more clients, retain them longer, and grow with confidence. There is so much great information in this interview with Pete that we are breaking it into two episodes. Here is part 1.

This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!

Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on track



Need a plan for Social Media - Check out our 2025 Social Media Content Calendar with 365 days of content ideas for real estate photographers, 150 hooks and 93 call-to-actions all for just $19https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/2025-content-calendar-bundle/



If you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.

Charity-Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org/donate


St Jude’s Children’s Hospital:https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.html



CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE & DISASTER RELIEF https://cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterrelief/index.html



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🐓 Episode #103 Morning Habits That Could Save You Years

This week, things get… a little farm-y. Rachel’s mornings now start with feeding her donkey at sunrise, and somehow that’s turned into a masterclass in starting your day right. We’re talking coffee, chores, mindset, and the little routines that make a big difference in your real estate photography business. Plenty of laughs, a few unexpected tips, and maybe a new appreciation for early mornings.

This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!

Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on track



Need a plan for Social Media - Check out our 2025 Social Media Content Calendar with 365 days of content ideas for real estate photographers, 150 hooks and 93 call-to-actions all for just $19https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/2025-content-calendar-bundle/



If you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.

Charity-Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org/donate


St Jude’s Children’s Hospital:https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.html



CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE & DISASTER RELIEF https://cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterrelief/index.html



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Want to learn more about Headshot photography from Rach and Neal?

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Episode#102 If you don’t know, now you know…Realtor

This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!

Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on track

Slow Season is always luring around the corner: Learn how to Make extra income and attract new clients by mastering the art of headshot photography : https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/grow-your-business-with-headshots



If you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.

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Ep. 101 – Getting Ready for the Slow Season

A listener reached out with a question we love: “What do you do to prepare for the slow season?” In this episode, we’re breaking it all down—how we save money, shift our marketing, and get proactive before things quiet down. From booking headshot pop-ups and event gigs to planning lifestyle promos, travel, and speaking engagements, we share the real steps we take to stay busy, stay paid, and stay sane. Plus, how we prep for PMRE and use downtime to work on the business, not just in it.

This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!

Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on track

Slow Season is always luring around the corner: Learn how to Make extra income and attract new clients by mastering the art of headshot photography : https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/grow-your-business-with-headshots



If you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.

Charity-Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org/donate


St Jude’s Children’s Hospital:https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.html



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