In this episode of The Fully booked Photographer, the Business Success Academy team discusses the pitfalls of advertising based on product and the importance of understanding your ideal client.   They start off by explaining that advertising based on product ultimately leads to competing on price, which is never sustainable for a business in the long run. The team then shares their experiences with creating client avatars and how it played out in their respective businesses.   They discuss the discovery process of finding their ideal clients and the importance of truly understanding their avatar. They undercover the lies we tell ourselves about our clients and the necessity of listening to their needs. It is important to understand your client and know what you are truly selling.   In this episode you will hear: How to discover your ideal client The importance of finding your customer avatar Why you need to understand your ideal client and their needs   For more information about this episode head to https://www.thefullybookedphotographer.com/   The Fully Booked Photographer is the podcast that will help you grow your photography business by teaching you how to improve your marketing to get better leads, increase conversations with your ideal clients and generate more profit for your photo-based business, whether that is through eliminating the seasonality of your sessions or filling up the calendar of your studio. This show is brought to you by the industry experts from the Business Success Academy, Ronan Ryle - Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers Of America; Photography-marketing funnel specialist Jonathan Ryle; 7-figure entrepreneur, including a successful 3rd generation photography business, Bradley Bulmer; and published author and successful children’s studio owner in Tampa Jeanine McLeod. Tune in to this show for real-world experience, outside perspective, industry knowledge and mentorship that is usually only accessible to members of BSA’s Photography Marketing Accelerator and listen to the business growth tactics that generate highly targeted leads and bookings for your photography brand. Through this fun, educational, inspirational, innovative and high-energy show, The Fully Booked Photographer aims to share the mission of Creating A Healthier Society Through Photography.