2025 was a year of transformation—and the Difference Maker Revolution team is sharing the highlights that shaped it. From AI breakthroughs to hands-on workshops and personal milestones, discover how photographers are embracing change, attracting ideal clients, and taking their studios to the next level.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How AI is helping photographers connect with their ideal clients and grow their studios
• Why “done-with-you” services are replacing traditional coaching for real implementation
• Real success stories from members achieving measurable results
• Personal milestones that reshaped business perspectives and marketing strategies
• What’s coming in 2026—and how to stay ahead in an evolving industry

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The Difference Maker Revolution Podcast was created for photographers who want more than a business — they want impact, freedom, and fulfillment.

We believe photography has the power to change lives, and that profit and purpose aren’t opposites — they’re partners. When they align, photographers unlock not just income, but influence and independence.

Hosted by Steve Saporito, Ronan Ryle, Jonathan Ryle, and Jeanine McLeod, this show brings together decades of experience helping thousands of studios worldwide transform from surviving to thriving.

Each episode dives deep into what really drives growth — not gimmicks or hacks, but the mindset, strategy, and systems that turn creativity into consistency and purpose into profit.

You’ll hear real conversations with industry leaders, proven frameworks that work in any market, and honest stories from photographers who’ve built businesses that matter — without losing the heart that started it all.

If you’re ready to grow, to lead, and to prove that you can build a photography business that’s both profitable and purposeful — welcome home.
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Valentine’s Day might be over on the calendar — but for smart photographers, it starts way earlier.

In this episode, we break down why most photographers miss easy bookings, how existing clients are your most underused growth lever, and why event-based marketing creates stress unless you know how to use it properly.

From client psychology and communication preferences to evergreen marketing, continuity, and even AI recommendations — this conversation challenges common assumptions and reframes how photographers should think about marketing, timing, and client relationships.

If you want more repeat clients, less pressure, and smarter growth, this episode is required listening.

Key Highlights

• Why Valentine’s Day marketing starts months before February
• The belief that’s quietly blocking photographers from repeat bookings
• Why existing clients are easier, faster, and more profitable than new leads
• The truth about event-based marketing vs evergreen offers
• How communication preferences can make or break client conversations
• Why photographers who deliver real experiences get clients coming back again and again
• How continuity, recurring revenue, and AI recommendations are shaping the future of photography businesses

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Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.

The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:

Generate highly targeted leads.

Increase conversions with ideal clients.

Build long-term client relationships.

Create consistent, predictable revenue.

This show is hosted by industry experts:

Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.

Jeanine McLeod: Family portrait photographer specializing in joyful, storytelling photography for parents.

Jonathan Ryle: Photography marketing funnel specialist.

Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.

Tune In for Real-World Strategies

Gain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.

In this special Christmas episode, Ronan, Janine, and Steve slow things down and talk about what this season really means—not just for their families, but for photographers everywhere. From Christmas Eve feasts and quirky traditions to childhood memories and the joy (and chaos) of shutting the studio doors for a few precious days, this episode is all about connection, nostalgia, and being present—everything photographers ask their clients to embrace, yet so often forget to give themselves.

It’s a cosy, funny, real conversation about recharging, making memories, being human in your business, and leaning into the magic your clients feel this time of year. If you need permission to switch off, breathe, and enjoy the people who matter most, this is the episode to curl up with.

• The one time of year the entire photography world finally slows down—and why it matters for your creativity and mental health.
• How Janine shifted from “militant Christmas Eve commander” to intentional, slow, meaningful traditions… and why your clients crave the same energy.
• Why the small rituals—hot cocoa bars, new ornaments, matching PJs—are the things your children remember for life.
• Christmas around the world: Irish potatoes, Italian lasagna, Australian barbies, and flaming whiskey-soaked pudding.
• Why showing the human behind the business in your content is more important than ever (especially during the holidays).
• The honest truth: photographers give so much all year… but struggle to give themselves permission to rest.
• A reminder every photographer needs to hear: “The hardest person to celebrate is yourself.”
• Ronan, Steve, and Janine’s Christmas wish for every Difference Maker photographer—and a seasonal invitation to join the community.

Join the Difference Maker Revolution!

Take the first step toward creating a photography business that makes a difference. Visit Difference Maker Inner Circle to learn more about transforming your business through proven strategies and mentorship.

The Difference Maker Revolution podcast helps you grow your photography business by teaching you how to:

• Generate highly targeted leads.
• Increase conversions with ideal clients.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Create consistent, predictable revenue.

This show is hosted by industry experts:

• Steve Saporito: Serial portrait studio owner and photography educator.
• Jeanine McLeod: Family portrait photographer specializing in joyful, storytelling photography for parents.
• Jonathan Ryle: Photography marketing funnel specialist.
• Ronan Ryle: Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers of America.

Tune In for Real-World Strategies

Gain insights from professionals who know what it takes to build a successful photography business. Whether you're looking to increase client satisfaction, improve your sales, or align your work with what clients truly value, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

Through fun, educational, and inspiring discussions, the Difference Maker Revolution aims to help you create a healthier society through photography.