Are you considering investing in education, but not entirely sure if it’s right for you? In today’s episode, I’m making a case for why you should AND why you shouldn’t invest in a program right now. Plus, I’m sharing some additional clarifying questions that will help you make your decision.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a high-touch mastermind for established female photographers ready to lead their business, not just run it. Over the six-month experience, you’ll gain clarity on your vision and offers, build sustainable systems, and get to know the most supportive community of women. The program also includes lessons with incredible industry experts, weekly calls, and ongoing accountability. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes:

Why you shouldn’t join a mastermind right now (2:51)

Is it fear holding you back? (11:45)

Questions to help you make your decision (21:10)

How to know if you’re the right fit for Root to Rise (23:21)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root to Rise: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind

Root to Rise Waitlist: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Root to Rise Book a Call: sabrinagebhardt.com/rtr-interest

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt

TikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt

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I’ve hosted so many rounds of my Root to Rise mastermind; you may be wondering how I decide what to include or cut from the program. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at recent changes to the program. Plus, how I coach myself through making these decisions.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

Review the Show Notes:

Guest experts (2:21)

Co-coaches (4:11)

I cut Voxer hours (5:50)

I cut the book club (8:58)

I cut the retreat photo sessions (11:43)

What’s being added to Root To Rise (15:03)

What I want you to hear in this episode (19:08)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root to Rise: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Root to Rise Book a Call: sabrinagebhardt.com/rtr-interest

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt

TikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt

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What if the most valuable thing you could bring home from a photography retreat wasn't a gorgeous portfolio of images, but a business that actually felt lighter, clearer, and more aligned with the life you want to live? That's exactly the question behind the biggest changes I'm making to Root to Rise in 2027. In this special bonus episode, Colie James is taking over the mic to interview me about what's changing, what's staying, and why I'm more excited than ever about the future of this mastermind.

After eight rounds of Root to Rise, I've learned a lot about what women photographers actually need to grow successful businesses. We're talking about the major changes I made to the online mastermind experience, why I'm officially removing family photo sessions from the retreat, and how our March 2027 gathering will be designed around getting meaningful work done.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a high-touch mastermind for established female photographers ready to lead their business, not just run it. Over the six-month experience, you’ll gain clarity on your vision and offers, build sustainable systems, and get to know the most supportive community of women. The program also includes lessons with incredible industry experts, weekly calls, and ongoing accountability. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes:

02:20 - Root to Rise Overhaul

04:31 - New Support Structure

08:41 - Retreat Pause and Return

10:21 - No More Photo Sessions

19:36 - What Replaces Shoots

22:30 - Teach Then Implement

27:49 - Nashville Dates and Travel

28:57 - Waitlist and Launch Details

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root to Rise: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Ladybird Management: ladybirdmgmt.com

Business Bestie Chat Q4 with Colie James: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/221-business-bestie-chat-q4-with-colie-james

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I am not a coach that is going to sell you quick wins. Instead, in today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 stories of women who have been in my Root To Rise Mastermind and the lasting change that we created for their businesses. Plus, what to expect if you want to create real change in your own business.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a high-touch mastermind for established female photographers ready to lead their business, not just run it. Over the six-month experience, you’ll gain clarity on your vision and offers, build sustainable systems, and get to know the most supportive community of women. The program also includes lessons with incredible industry experts, weekly calls, and ongoing accountability. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes:

Kayla (5:31)

Brittany (8:24)

Kelly (11:57)

Goldie (14:40)

Myra (16:48)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root to Rise: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt

TikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt

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Are you too close to your business to figure out why you’re stuck? In my experience, the answer is probably yes. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few stories about the impact that an outside pair of eyes can have on your business.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a high-touch mastermind for established female photographers ready to lead their business, not just run it. Over the six-month experience, you’ll gain clarity on your vision and offers, build sustainable systems, and get to know the most supportive community of women. The program also includes lessons with incredible industry experts, weekly calls, and ongoing accountability. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes:

How this issue showed up in my mastermind (2:04)

The coaching call that got me unstuck (4:05)

Asking for help from a friend and fellow coach (5:29)

You need somebody on the outside (6:56)

You have an emotional attachment to each part of your business (7:41)

You are justifying an overcomplicated process (10:19)

Your ideas are contradicting one another (11:34)

You are continually looking for a different answer (13:21)

A coach can give you unique solutions (14:13)

Get outside eyes by being in the room (16:04)

Is there someone that deeply knows you and your business? (17:32)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root to Rise: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt

TikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt

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Busy season is here, but… you don’t feel busy. And it’s making you nervous. Is your business failing? In today’s episode, I’m here to remind you that nothing is wrong with your business. In fact, it might be that you’ve actually built a business that doesn’t overwhelm you during the busy season.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a high-touch mastermind for established female photographers ready to lead their business, not just run it. Over the six-month experience, you’ll gain clarity on your vision and offers, build sustainable systems, and get to know the most supportive community of women. The program also includes lessons with incredible industry experts, weekly calls, and ongoing accountability. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes:

We have been trained to view success wrong (5:11)

You’re purposely less busy (8:35)

Throwing up discounted minis (10:05)

Saying yes to work that you’ve already retired (12:27)

Deciding you’re failing based on a feeling (13:04)

Rewrite how you are tracking success (17:27)

Look at the freedom with gratitude (18:54)

You built this intentionally (19:44)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root to Rise: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt

TikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt

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Do you know how many sessions you truly need? In today’s episode, we’re doing capacity math and figuring out the sweet spot as far as how many sessions you have. Plus, a reminder that you’re booking based on your capacity, not your availability.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a high-touch mastermind for established female photographers ready to lead their business, not just run it. Over the six-month experience, you’ll gain clarity on your vision and offers, build sustainable systems, and get to know the most supportive community of women. The program also includes lessons with incredible industry experts, weekly calls, and ongoing accountability. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes:

Why we keep booking based on availability (2:49)

My client who was working far beyond her capacity (5:24)

The time behind every session (13:23)

Where to start with your capacity (17:40)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root to Rise: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Connect with Sabrina:

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt

TikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt

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