Managing a homeschool and business from home requires more than just hustle—it requires strategic systems, clear boundaries, and the confidence to prioritize what matters most. We sat down with operations expert and fellow military spouse Mikel Dyer to talk about the real-life strategies that make it possible to be both a present homeschool mom and a thriving business owner. From setting working hours that protect your family time to batching tasks by energy level, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for ambitious moms who refuse to choose between motherhood and entrepreneurship.

Mikel Dyer is an Operations Strategist and founder of Adroitly & Co. She helps founders build businesses that support their life, not consume it, through clear frameworks and steady partnership. She's a 2‑time business owner and the creator of Founders At Home, a space dedicated to leaders growing businesses while nurturing family and home.

• Setting boundaries and client expectations as a homeschool entrepreneur

• Systemizing your day to maximize productivity without burnout

• The "systemize, prioritize, remove" framework for sustainable business growth

Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix them) in Melissa's free masterclass: https://pictureperfectrankings.com/mistakes

Join Alison's LIVE workshops tackling client communication, pricing, blogging and more. Get on the waitlist to get the details first!

Ready to streamline your content? Melissa's got you covered with her 35+ Blog Post Topics freebie—grab them now.

Looking for your next clients? Grab Alison's list of 39 FREE ways to get more bookings—no ads required.

Links:

• Workshop Waitlist with Alison

• Try WhisperFlow - get a free month with this link

• Mikel's Treadmill Desk Attachment

• Leave a review in Apple or on Spotify

• Find Alison on IG @‌alisonbellphotog

• Find Melissa on IG @‌pictureperfectrankings

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How to Generate Income During Photography Slow Season

We're diving into creative ways photographers can monetize their downtime and turn their "sawdust"—those byproducts of your primary business—into real revenue streams. Whether you're facing seasonal slumps or looking to diversify your income, there's something here for every photographer.

On this episode:

• Studio rental opportunities and side income ideas

• Local business partnerships and product photography gigs

• Associate shooting and volume photography strategies

The beauty of these income streams? You don't have to advertise them as part of your main brand. Create a sub-brand, keep it quiet, or use your existing client list. Many of these started as temporary fixes and became legitimate revenue sources.

From renting your studio or home on peer-to-peer platforms to shooting headshots, Google My Business photos, and volume work—you've got options whether you're fully booked or in a slump.

Want to dig deeper into restructuring your business for sustainable income? Grab a free 15 minute discovery call with Alison to talk through what might work for your specific situation.

Get Booked is for ambitious female photographers and service providers who are restructuring, relocating, or scaling their businesses while managing the demands of family life. Real talk, real strategies, real results.

Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix them) in Melissa's free masterclass: https://pictureperfectrankings.com/mistakes

Ready to streamline your content? Melissa's got you covered with her 35+ Blog Post Topics freebie—grab them now.

Looking for your next clients? Grab Alison's list of 39 FREE ways to get more bookings—no ads required.

Links:

• Get on Alison's email Waitlist for Live Workshops
• Leave a review in Apple or on Spotify
• 5 SEO Mistakes Killing Your Photography Business Webinar
• Download 39 FREE Ways to Get More Clients
• Get Melissa's Free Blog Post Topics
• Find Alison on IG @‌alisonbellphotog
• Find Melissa on IG @‌pictureperfectrankings

Used #getbookedpodcast on socials!

Its our 2-year podcast anniversary!

Diving into one of the most crucial business practices for photographers: using the slow season to refine & review workflows and systems. If you're wondering how to streamline your photography business workflows during slow seasons, this episode is packed with practical strategies for reviewing and refining everything from client onboarding to product offerings.

On this episode:

• Using the slow season as your dedicated time to refine workflows and systems (not just working in your business, but working on it)

• Updating top-performing content like blog posts, lead magnets, and email sequences to keep them relevant and converting

• Identifying what to delegate to a VA—and how to train them during slow season, not busy season

Join Alison's LIVE workshops tackling client communication, pricing, blogging and more. Get on the waitlist to get the details first!

Get the FREE Funnel worksheet to see where your marketing is lacking.

Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix them) in Melissa's free masterclass: https://pictureperfectrankings.com/mistakes

Thinking about a pivot or transition in your photography business? Book a free 15 minute discovery call with Alison to talk through your next move.

Ready to streamline your content? Melissa's got you covered with her 35+ Blog Post Topics freebie—grab them now.

Looking for your next clients? Grab Alison's list of 39 FREE ways to get more bookings—no ads required.

Links:

• Get on Alison's email Waitlist for Live Workshops
• Leave a review in Apple or on Spotify
• 5 SEO Mistakes Killing Your Photography Business Webinar
• Download 39 FREE Ways to Get More Clients
• Get Melissa's Free Blog Post Topics
• Find Alison on IG @‌alisonbellphotog
• Find Melissa on IG @‌pictureperfectrankings
• Weddingworkflows.com use code ALISONBELL for a free week.
• Episode 68: Hotels & Hustle: Workcation to get it done
• Used #getbookedpodcast on socials!