Breaking the 10K Ceiling with Michelle Crandall

293 - Michelle Crandall hit a $10,000 month in her pet photography business—but instead of popping champagne, her brain flipped out.  If you’ve ever downplayed your wins or feared that success makes you “unrelatable,” this is the episode you need. Heather Lahtinen is chatting with Michelle to unpack the emotional roadblocks around money mindset for photographers—and how to finally overcome them. Once and for all. What to Listen For:Why hitting a $10K month can still feel like a failureThe sneaky way your brain robs you of celebrating successThe “relatability trap” photographers fall into—and how to escape itHow money stories from childhood shape your business todayWhy success can feel like a core value conflictThe hidden cost of staying small and humbleWhat it really means to inspire othersWhy it"s not your job to manage other people’s emotionsHow to reframe your money mindset to fuel growthTwo confidence-building challenges to help you OWN your success This episode is a deep dive into the emotional side of business growth and money mindset for photographers. Michelle"s story reminds us that hitting financial goals is just one part of success—you also have to let yourself feel successful. If you’re ready to shift your mindset, celebrate your wins, and stop hiding your light, this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen to the episode now and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow photographer who needs to hear this! Want to go deeper? Join us inside Elevate at www.freedomfocusformula.com/elevate - save the $200 enrollment fee with the code: PODCAST. Ready for more support? Join Heather’s next FREE coaching call at www.getcoachedbyheather.comMaster your pet photography craft at www.hairofthedogacademy.com/academyCreate a profitable portrait photography business at www.freedomfocusformula.comBreak into the world of commercial (B2B) pet photography at www.hairofthedogacademy.com/commercial Are you enjoying the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast? Please leave a rating or a review! JOIN THE PARTY: Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.