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  ONLINE LEARNING

  learn on your own schedule with these weekly lessons.  this self-guided course is all online and you’ll have a private website with custom lessons and education just for sparkle start-up members!

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  VIDEO LESSONS

  i’ll present all your material in an easy to use format that enables you to learn in a fun and entertaining environment!  watch once the kids go to bed or listen while you put on your make-up in the morning!

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  ASSIGNMENTS

  once you’ve completed your training, you’ll find actionable steps and assignments that will help you apply your new knowledge.  be empowered to make informed decisions for your business.

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  YOUR MENTAL MINDSET

  before you can build a business, you need to know what it takes to be a small business owner.

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  DEFINE YOUR BRAND

  learn to present yourself in a professional manner and develop a brand that is recognizable online!

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  TRICKS OF THE TRADE

  learn about the best tools, websites, and social media platforms to use for your business!

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  SOCIAL MEDIA

  learn to establish yourself online and communicate with your clients.   i’ll show you the best social platforms to use.

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  PRICING FOR PROFIT

  we’ll explore the key concepts you need to understand and the numbers you need to know before determining your pricing.

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  THE NEXT STEPS

  developing a plan for your business is crucial to success.  we’ll set goals and learn how to find community.

"i thoroughly enjoyed this workshop - it helped me gain focus and confidence.  and, with the help of the sparkle start-up, the most amazing thing happened: i found my niche!  now i’m compiling a list of all my potential clients and plan to contact them soon!  for me, photography is a creative outlet as well as a feeling of accomplishment.  i cannot believe that in only four months of business, i've made enough money for a small vacation (or a new lens)!  thank you so much!"

katharine

thanks to immerse workshops, i am now booking more of my ideal clients, charging what i need to contribute to my family, and using social media to my advantage rather than being frustrated by all the new changes. i am not joking when i say this is by far the BEST investment made to my business to date!

gabby

cyrissa’s course has taken me from feeling like i was just surviving in my business to feeling like i am proactively pursuing the successful business i have dreamed of. i feel like i am now in charge of the direction and success of my business- not just reacting to what gets thrown my way. she shares her knowledge with passion that is contagious and creates an environment that leads to an authentic and supportive community in her online groups - something i am truly thankful for!

jenny

Your course really helped me focus on specific aspects of my business that needed work.  As a second year photographer, I stopped comparing myself to all the pros out there and was finally ok with where I was. I focused on cleaning up my business, reworking pricing, contracts, social media, and just really set myself up for success... then the inquiries came in.  I wasn't even actively marketing my business! I was sharing ME and my life with others and that's what they connected to. I went from not booking anyone for months to booking four weddings - with more inquiries still coming in...all while I've been taking time off!  This course really helped me let go of my business as a money making tool and let it become a place where relationships are formed and where I can show people how truly beautiful, cherished, and valued they are in my photos.  Just simply. Thank you.

sarah

i'm so glad i happen to find you and i know my photography business is going to be awesome because of you and your classes! i've already saw such a huge difference and i now have 8 sessions booked for this month; booked one today and one yesterday while on vacation!  my normal month before your workshops was on average 3-4 sessions per month! i've already doubled my booked sessions! i'm super excited!!

kiley

If you're considering investing in the Sparkle Start-Up, I say do it!  My biggest concern was whether or not I'd feel like I got my money's worth out of the class - I know Cyrissa is awesome but I learn a lot by reading articles and honestly from free methods.  I was a little worried that she would just go over things I already knew.  But, I'm happy to say that Cyrissa had everything laid out in the right order, in an easy to understand way. She taught me new things I didn't know which was so helpful!

andrea

I learned things about my business that I would have never known or thought of, prior to the Sparkle Start-Up.  While it has only been a month, the change in my business has already been amazing!  I was going to advertise a photography special, but before I could advertise it I was booked up with clients visiting my website and word of mouth....Amazing!  Thank you so much for offering this class!

gina