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Successful Creatives

Successful Creatives

Written by: Erica Ewing
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If you're a photographer, videographer or creative who wants to grow a profitable business you love - a photography business that delights clients AND that supports the life of your dreams - you're in the right place. The Successful Creatives podcast is all about actionable steps, meaningful mindset shifts + interviews with inspiring creatives who are redefining success, delivered every other Wednesday. Successful Creatives make the world a brighter place...but, let's be real. Most of us would rather be making art than running a successful, profitable business. This podcast is designed to show you how to do both. Subscribe to follow along + head to thesuccessfulcreatives.com to join the free group for driven creatives who want to grow!© 2025 The Ewings Photography Studio Inc. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • 41. $49,300 in Bookings from Referrals: My Exact Breakdown
    Sep 17 2025

    Are you tired of spending hours on Instagram or running ads just to keep your calendar full? What if I told you there’s a simpler, more effective way to book dream clients—without the constant hustle?
    🔑 Key Takeaways
    Why referrals are so much more powerful than social media or ads
    The simple referral-building steps baked right into my workflow
    How you can start planting referral seeds this week

    If you’ve ever felt stuck in the feast-or-famine cycle, this episode is your roadmap to creating consistent, reliable bookings.

    🎧 Listen now to learn how to stop hustling for leads and start building a business that works for you.

    More Resources:

    Join the Referral System Sprint now for just $97
    Grab the free Referrals on Repeat guide here
    Follow along for more tips at @thatchangedeverything

    Successful Creatives make the world brighter. Follow @theewingsstudio on instagram for weekly tips and tricks to uplevel your bookings and increase profits so that you can accomplish all of the goals on your heart.

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    33 mins
  • How a Home Renovation Crisis Forced Me to Rethink Success—and the System That Saved My Business
    Sep 3 2025

    What would happen to your business if you had to step away for two months? No Instagram. No ads. No blogging. Would it survive—or would it crumble?

    This summer, I put my business to the ultimate test. With my home renovation spiraling into chaos and my mental bandwidth at zero, I had no choice but to step back. And yet, my business didn’t just survive—it thrived. In July alone, I booked $49,300 in weddings without showing up online.

    In this episode, I’m sharing:

    • A raw, behind-the-scenes story of one of the hardest seasons of my life.
    • The 3 things I did to rebound, and get my "successful" groove back.
    • The exact system that kept my business running—and how it can work for you, too.

    If you’ve ever wondered how to build a business that supports you, even when life feels impossible, this episode is for you.

    🎧 Listen now to learn how to create a system that brings in high-quality leads—without the hustle.

    💌 Ready to take action? Grab my free guide Turn Every Wedding Into Referrals on Repeat and start building your referral engine today.


    Successful Creatives make the world brighter. Follow @theewingsstudio on instagram for weekly tips and tricks to uplevel your bookings and increase profits so that you can accomplish all of the goals on your heart.

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    19 mins
  • 39. What To Do When A Sale Goes Wrong
    May 23 2025

    Recorded live on location at White House Custom Colour, Erica discusses how she turned a sale that didn't go as planned into a chance to build trust, confidence and clients that come back again and again

    Successful Creatives make the world brighter. Follow @theewingsstudio on instagram for weekly tips and tricks to uplevel your bookings and increase profits so that you can accomplish all of the goals on your heart.

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    45 mins
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