If you’re booked, busy, and still not seeing the income you want, It’s time to pause and take a closer look at your business. In today’s episode, we’re taking you on a guided audit to help you identify what’s working, what’s not, and where small shifts could make the biggest difference. We’ll look at the core areas of your business so you can focus your time and energy on what actually moves the needle in this next season.

In this episode:

• The #1 revenue mistake I see creatives make and how to fix it
• Why leads aren’t converting (and what to audit in your content)
• The invisible systems draining your energy and time

In this Episode:

• 0:00 - Welcome to your 2026 guided business audit!
• 1:27 - You’re doing a lot right, but…
• 3:23 - Your revenue check
• 5:44 - Go to where your leads and client flow point you
• 6:56 - Where and how are you showing up
• 10:26 - Build clarity around your packages
• 13:43 - Don’t ignore your systems and processes.
• 17:58 - What discoveries have you made in your business?

Mentioned in this Episode:

• 121: Why Every Photographer Should Have Multiple Income Streams + How to Get Started: joymichelle.co/photographer-multiple-income-streams
• 160: The 3 Revenue Streams Every Creative Should Have in 2026 (Beyond Your Core Offer): joymichelle.co/3-revenue-streams-2026
• 167: The Invisible Sales Leak: Why Your Clients Stop Paying Attention After They Inquire: joymichelle.co/why-your-clients-stop-paying-attention-after-they-inquire
• 53: 10 Tips for Using Instagram Stories to Attract Clients and Grow Your Small Business: https://joymichelle.co/10-tips-for-instagram-stories/
• 131: 7 Content Ideas to Boost Your Visibility & Brand Authority: https://joymichelle.co/7-content-ideas-visibility/
• HoneyBook: joymichelle.co/honeybook
• Notion: joymichelle.co/notion

More ways to connect:
JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAM
WORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACH
JOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITE

Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE.

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