Who is Doug Box?

Doug has been inspiring photographers of all levels to go beyond the normal studio into a more successful and creative business. Besides being an excellent photographer, he is a dynamic speaker and has appeared in seminars and conventions all over the U.S., Canada and Mexico. And the International Wedding Institute by Hasselblad University in 1998 again in 1999. He will be teaching this year at Texas School, New York School, Georgia School, Kansas School, West Coast School, Canada School, Treehaven School and Mid-America Institute (Iowa).

His articles and images have graced the pages of most professional photographic publications. He is the publisher of The Photographic Success Newsletter and has written several books including Professional Secrets of Photographing Children and Professional Secrets of Wedding Photography published by Amherst Publishing.

Here is a partial list of the programs we give. Every program is custom designed for your meeting, depending on the other speakers at your seminar or convention.

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The following programs can be given in a variety of lengths and combinations for m 1 1/2 hours to 2 days.

For information on our Week Long Programs click here!


Sales Program

Simply Selling Techniques for the Photographic Studio

Program by Doug Box

M. Photog. Cr. CPP

Do you think selling is a dirty word? OK, persuade, direct, talk into, endorse, or merchandise, but what you're really doing is helping your clients get what they want. So you can get what you want!

This program is designed for everyone that sells. from the person who answers the phone, the photographer, and the sales person. Anyone who deals with customers! Do you have staff, bring them. Everyone will learn the techniques needed to dramatically increase your sales.

In this program you will learn:

• Doug's Simply Selling techniques

• how to create the selling atmosphere

• methods for attracting the “right kind of clients”

• acquire the expertise to close more sales

• add-ons and upgrades can greatly increase profits

• how to produce winning sales letters

• step by step instructions for the sales room

• telephone techniques that will bring in more clients - pre-qualified clients

• discover what your clients really want show them you can provide it

You will find out the secrets to give you higher sales and higher profits? Bring everyone from your studio.

 

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Business / Marketing Program

A Success System for Your Photographic Business

Doug Box M.Photog.Cr, PPA Certified

Are you ready to take your business to the next level, both photographically and in business skills? You will be shown how to market your products and services more effectively. You will learn how to dramatically increase your sales, service and profits and how to create clients for life.

You will master the "10 Steps to Doubling your Wedding Average", a comprehensive system that will work for you. Come see how the 'Prime Time / Minimum Order' concept that has helped portrait photographers across the country and can help you. This revolutionary idea will aid you in increasing profits in your business and helping you take control of your studio.

You will learn:

• Creating Images that sell

• Positioning your studio to attract the right kind of clients

• Advanced sales and marketing techniques

• Adding Documentary Black and White photography to Add Profit

• Setting policies so you are in control of your studio

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Wedding Program

A Success System for the Wedding Business

Doug Box M.Photog.Cr, PPA Certified

Are you ready to take your wedding business to the next level, both photographically and in business skills? You will be shown how to market your products and services more effectively. You will learn how to dramatically increase your sales, service and profits and how to create clients for life.

You will master the "10 Steps to Doubling your Wedding Average", a comprehensive system that will work for you. Come see how the 'Commissioned Wedding' concept that has helped photographers across the country and can help you. This revolutionary idea will aid you in lowering the stress of weddings, growing your business and increasing profits all while gaining respect from your clients.

We will show you how our detail and special moments images will have brides talking about and booking your services. You will receive complete details on how you, your spouse or assistant can add this exciting style to your repertoire. We will also demonstrate how to create art pieces with your images.

You will learn:

• Window light and natural light techniques

• Twin lighting - Simple methods

• Creating Images that sell

• Positioning your studio to attract the right kind of clients

• Advanced sales and marketing techniques

• Adding Documentary Black and White photography to Add Profit

• Setting policies so you are in control of your studio

Bio:

Doug has been inspiring photographers of all levels to go beyond the normal studio into a more successful and creative business. Besides being an excellent photographer, he is a dynamic speaker and has appeared in seminars and conventions all over the U.S., Canada and Mexico. He was also chosen to teach at the International Wedding Institute 98 & 99 by Hasselblad University. His fun and genuine style of teaching will make your week enjoyable and motivational.

 

Their articles and images have graced the pages of most professional photographic publications. He is the author of The Photographic Success Newsletter and has written several books including Professional Secrets of Children's Photography and Professional Secrets of Photographing Weddings published by Amherst Publishing.

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Photography Program

Environmental and Natural Light Portraiture

Be Successful in both the Business and Artistic Aspects of your Business

by Doug Box M.Photog.Cr. CPP

Imagine making great profits and enjoying your business again. Do you make enough money for the amount of time and effort you spend with each client. If you feel like your studio runs you, then don't miss this program!

If you're like most photographers, you spend a great deal of time producing a great product and not enough time producing a great business. You're invited on an exciting journey that will have you rushing to your business each morning to put these breakthrough strategies to work. You will learn marketing, promotion and sales techniques that will enable you to grow your business 20%....50%....even 100%!

We will also cover:

• Methods for attracting the "right kind of clients"

• Secrets for using natural and window lighting easier

• Establishing the "Prime Time" concept in your studio for increased profits

• How to add art to your photography

• Grow your business and differentiate it from you competitors'

• We will cover, in depth the following Life Cycles: Family Business and the Children's market

• Satellite studio locations can man big $$$$$

• Plus a special section on Sales - the key to financial success in the photographic business

We hope you can make it, your competition will be there!

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