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sale extended through Friday + a few kind words

The special WordSmith shop sale prices will be good through Friday--thank you!  : )

I'm humbled to have received so many e-mails thanking me for the WordSmith guides.  To this I always respond with thank YOU!!!  I especially love the updates I get after a photographer has implemented the principles in {how to sell} and thought that I'd share just a few.  Thank you all!

Apologies for such a brief post--I am moving next week and have officially entered the "chicken with its head cut off" frazzled state.  Serenity now!

And now . . . some kind words that just made my day/week/month/year. :) 

Tara Kuhlow has the distinction of penning the best. signature. line. ever and gets bonus points for mentioning a Bette Midler song AND having an awesome logo. Thank you, Tara!

so, joyce...not sure how, but you have done it again. i am LOVING {how to sell}! proof of this fact: my husband was concerned when he found me giggling with sheer glee and astonishment at my computer this morning. i could not believe the fabulous tips and resources you were offering and so, inspiration and gratitude overwhelmed me. THANK YOU, sincerely, for sharing your gift and experience with us. i cannot WAIT to try this stuff out for myself and see the cash start flowing in! i don't think it's overstating it to say that i love you and that you are the wind beneath my wings. :)

forever grateful and planting kisses on your feet all the way from wisconsin,

tara   -- Tara Kuhlow

I also loved these testimonials from Brooke Rainey and Melissa Koehler, as well as the many others I've received that I can't share here (let's just say there's a lot of giddiness and numerous happy dances all the way to the bank in these e-mails!).

I want you to know just how much I LOVE your {what to write} and {how to sell} guides! In all honesty, they are two of the best investments I've made in at least 2 years--including my camera and lens!  -- Brooke Rainey

I cannot even begin to describe my gratitude towards Joyce. I have all of her products and each one has improved my business. I highly recommend purchasing all of the products. They complement each other perfectly and when used together are dynamic for your business. After I purchased {how to sell} I redid all of my packages and prices and implemented everything she suggested. I just did my first session using her techniques and WOW, my lifestyle sales went through the roof. Thank you so much Joyce, you are amazing!!  --Melissa Koehler

It's a big big sale!!!!

Everything in the WordSmith shop is on sale from NOW until Wednesday, July 8th.  {how to sell} is offered for the lowest price ever (I will echo B&H and Amazon and simply say add to cart to see the price we can't show here, LOL!) and it's the first time it has been on sale since the special introductory price period ended. {what to wear} and {what to write} are also on sale and--BONUS!!!--you may purchase all three and save an additional $15 off the already ridiculous pricing. :)  

If you purchase all three guides, you will receive a $15 refund as soon as I see your purchase.  If more than a day goes by and you somehow do not receive your refund, please alert me.  In most cases the refund will be within an hour or so.

These sale prices are not retroactive and will, once again, end on Wednesday, July 8th.

Thank you so much, and have a fantastic 4th of July weekend, all!!!

(p.s. and yes, {what to wear} seniors is still coming! really and truly, it is!)

To purchase any or all of the WordSmith guides, just click the nifty buttons up and to the left. :)

Don't buy anything (but come back tomorrow)!!!

There's going to be a BIG sale.  More details soon!!!

for a limited time only

Do you need to purchase all three WordSmith guides? I have heard that quite a few of you do! : )

For a limited time I'm honoring the recent sale price for {what to write} AND the introductory price for {how to sell} for those who purchase all three guides (the aforementioned titles in addition to {what to wear}). That means if you put all three in your cart and make payment, you'll receive not only all of the lovely guides via instant download, but also a prompt $40 refund. Enjoy!!!!

This offer is good through this Sunday, May 24th. As stated (but always worth re-stating ; )), it is good only for those purchasing all three guides between May 18-24th.

Thank you!

{what to write} on sale now

I have so much to say, but it's a busy busy day and the little one is off from school for parent/teacher conferences.  Thus, I will simply say today that the {what to write} guide is now on sale!  Click below to receive the guide for the special price of $55 from now through May 15th.  Thank you for all the e-mails reminding me that it could technically go on sale again now.  LOL!!! Much love to all and, yes, I will get back to ALL of your e-mails!! : )

Last day for {how to sell}'s introductory price!

Hello all!  Thank you once again for making {how to sell} a success and for all of your kind e-mails--I truly appreciate them!!!

Just a reminder that May 4th (that's tomorrow--eek!!!) will be the last day for the $95 introductory sale price.  Thereafter the price will be $125 and there will be no more sales on this guide until July.  I will keep the $95 price up through tomorrow night.  Purchase the {how to sell} guide here:

Also, for those who have asked about a sale on {what to write}, it's almost here!  Thank you!!

Another testimonial that made my week!

What a whirlwind of a week!  I have loved hearing such positive feedback from so many of you who purchased {how to sell} during its first week.  I still owe a few folks e-mails, but I'm getting there!! :)  I've heard from photographers who do online sales and could never figure out a clear cut plan of action to raise those sales. They've written to say that they are already well on their way to changing things up and appreciate that the guide contains nitty-gritty information that's not general or nebulous in any way.  I don't hold back, in other words.  I've also heard from those who primarily do in-person sales (which this guide in no way bashes, by the way, but merely provides another alternative!) who are confident that, when they must complete sales online, their order will not suffer as it may have in the past.  Thank you all for writing!

You must read the fabulous e-mail that Dennis Hammond send me a couple of days ago.  Not only am I thrilled that {how to sell} will be useful to Dennis, but I'm floored that he would take time out of his day to write to me.  Thank you, Dennis!

Hi Joyce,

 

I’m not one to write the manufacturer of a product to gush how great it is.  It’s just not my style.  But I’m writing you to gush about your product because you need to know just how inspiring you are!  (Yes, you made me into one of those darn “product gushers.”)  Your photography, your writing and the content really fills the void for new photogs trying to find their way in this biz.   You hit it out of the ball park with How to Sell!!  I read all 60 pages in one sitting...then read it again!  It was such a relief to see that there IS an alternative to the traditional selling in person/big screen projection band wagon.  I've heard some established photographers describe selling online with a cart as if it were the plague!   You are an inspiring example of “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Your guide was exactly what I needed.  I love it.  

Now, if you'll excuse me...I have to go read the section on the Blog Sneak Peek.  Again.

 

Oh,…and I love the what to wear and what to write guides too!

Many thanks,
Dennis Hammond

 

The kindest words.

WOW! Thank you so much to everyone who has made the {how to sell} guide an instant success!  I appreciate all of you, truly.

About 10 minutes after the guide launched I got a tell-tale scratchy throat--yes, a cold! I think it's my body's way of telling me that, as I perch squarely between my mid- and late-30s (gulp), I need a full night's sleep on a consistent basis to avoid such nuisances. :)  So . . . if you are awaiting an e-mail from me, know that I'm just letting the DayQuil stupor wear off a bit more before fashioning a coherent response to your question.

On the positive side, I have had plenty of time today to read the lovely comments that have already come in about the guide.  My favorite today is from Courtney Miller of Courtney Leigh Photography.  She made my week--or make that month!!  Thank you once again, Courtney! Be sure to check out her lovely work here. I thought I would put up an edited version, but I can't cut one word--love it!!  She writes:

Joyce,

 

I'm only on page 10 of your AMAZING {how to sell guide} and if I could jump through this email and KISS you, I would!!!!!  I am so wary of purchasing all things geared toward photographers because it's usually all fluff and no real content.  But, having been so fantastically impressed with your {what to wear} guide, I had confidence that you would provide a product with substance.  And, goodness gracious, did you deliver!  I'm going to have to read it in multiple sittings.  It's like a workshop neatly packaged in pdf form! 

 

From one girl who DEEPLY understands the magic of the "blue box", I thank you from the bottom of my little photographer heart for sharing your experiences and putting together a truly valuable guide.  Okay, I'll leave you alone now...I'm just a bit giddy from reading the first 10 pages and to share my excitement and grattitude for a truly top-notch product! 

 

Thanks again! 

 

Courtney Miller

Courtney Leigh Photography

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

WordSmith's {how to sell} is here!

It's here at last!

WordSmith's {how to sell}: the complete online sales workflow guide (handbook and templates) is on sale now.

So what is it (and for whom is it)?  Review the images below (click to see them much larger!) and be sure to read the lovely fine print below before purchasing.

If you are completely happy with your online sales and meet your sales goals 95% of the time, this guide may not be for you.  Likewise, if you offer in-person sales exclusively, you may find this guide less useful. If you find, like many in-person ordering proponents, that you must offer online sales at least part of the time (out-of-town clients, mini-sessions, extenuating circumstances, etc.) then you will find this guide pertinent to you. Photographers--regardless of how they sell--who find it difficult to "sell themselves" and hate feeling like a salesman will also love this guide! Joyce's techniques are low-key and refined yet extremely effective, and apply regardless of the dollar amount your target market can afford to spend (i.e. even though Joyce's business is a low-volume, high end boutique business, the information within the guide applies to all business models). Please note: the guide does not cover every single selling style or scenario under the sun--that would be impossible! It details Joyce's style with an eye toward being applicable to many circumstances. With that said, if you have a question that is not answered in the guide and Joyce can answer it for you via e-mail, she will! :)

The fine print: Your files will be instantly downloadable after purchase (you should have the capability to unzip files on your computer).  Because of the nature of electronic files, all sales are final.  Please do not post any of the verbiage or images in the guide and templates on a public portion of your website.  The {how to sell} guide comes with the PDF handbook as well as all templates; they are not sold separately. Finally, please respect Joyce's work and livelihood by refusing to share any portion of these files. As always, any questions are welcomed and promptly answered! 

The {how to sell} guide retails for $125. Rather than the traditional "wait it out until a group buy" scenario, I will offer a special introductory price for my faithful blog readers, many of whom have been e-mailing and asking me to tell them the second the guide is out (thank you!).  I did this with the {what to write} guide and it worked beautifully!  The {how to sell} guide will feature an introductory price of $95 from now through May 4th. After May 4th there will be no discounts or group buys until after July 1st. You may purchase now, confident that you are getting the best deal possible. The button below will take you to the $95 sale price until May 4th; after that time, the button will take you to the $125 regular price. 

To purchase, just click on the button below.  

Thank you ever so much for your interest in WordSmith!

 

p.s. {what to wear} will remain at the sale price through midnight tonight. Thank you!

a little peek

It's almost ready!!!  For now, a little sneak peek. More details than you could ever need are coming SOON. :) Click to see this much larger!

p.s. Remember that the special $60 {what to wear} sale will end when {how to sell} debuts. If you are thinking of grabbing {what to wear}, now is the time.  Tick tock. :)