What's your something?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Which of the following quotes would you tape to your mirror?
- A.
  “There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others.” - Mandy Hale
- B.
  “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” - Walt Disney
- C.
  “It’s your game; make up your own rules.” - Barbara Cocoran
- D.
  “A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” - John A. Shedd
2.
Who's your celebrity soul sister?
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- A.
  Tyra Banks: I know what I want, I go for it, and I’m not afraid of telling people what’s up.
- B.
  Oprah: I’m outgoing, I know exactly how to put anyone at ease, and life lights me up!
- C.
  Michelle Obama: I’m supportive, compassionate, and soft-spoken. There’s nothing I love more than helping others reach their goals!
- D.
  Jane Goodall: I’m meticulous, creative, and a bit of a perfectionist. I’m ready to put in the work for the long haul.
3.
What parts of growing a business do you wish you knew more about?
- A.
  Pre-session workflow: gathering inspiration, gear prep, client communications
- B.
  Post-session workflow: editing techniques, getting work seen, repeat clients and referrals
4.
Which of the following statements do you agree with most? ________ is more important than ________.
- A.
  Support; competition
- B.
  Success; making friends
- C.
  Enthusiasm; perfectionism
- D.
  Gathering information; moving quickly
5.
On a scale of 1-10 what’s your level of entrepreneurial experience?
- A.
  1-3: I’m a total beginner and there is sooo much to learn!
- B.
  4-6: I’ve been in learning mode for awhile but am starting to take consistent action and get results.
- C.
  7-8: I’m well on my way to building a brand but still don’t have it ALL figured out.
- D.
  9-10: I am a total expert and got it down!
6.
Picture one year from now: where do you want to be?
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- A.
  Selling more products than I have time to produce (hello, outsourcing!)
- B.
  Finally getting my website up, building that dream portfolio
- C.
  Kissing my day job goodbye to run my business full-time
- D.
  Enjoying a good book on a beach with the sun on my face and margarita in hand, knowing I earned this work-free vaca
7.
What’s stopping you from making that picture a reality?
- A.
  Imposter syndrome. I never feel like I know enough.
- B.
  Burn. out.
- C.
  I don’t know where to start.
- D.
  There’s already so many people doing what I want to do.
8.
Fill in the blank: More business growth would help me ________.
- A.
  Turn my side hustle into a full time job!
- B.
  Bring on a team so that I can outsource the tasks that aren’t exactly in my zone of genius.
- C.
  Grow my income so I can help provide for my family and justify this passion-business.
- D.
  Give me the confidence I need to get my website up, my blog running, and have systems in place. You know, really get things started!
9.
You get invited to the business retreat of your dreams! Where does it take you?
- A.
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  A “Camping to Increase Conversions” trip to Iceland
- B.
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  "How to Improve Relationships and Increase Sales" a meditation and business weekend in the Cascades.
- C.
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  A “Become a More Effective Leader” workshop in Manhattan, NYC.
10.
What’s the bigger WHY behind your desire for more growth?
- A.
  I want the freedom to travel, be more present with my people, and set my own schedule.
- B.
  It’s in my nature, I’m obsessed with growth and constant improvement.
- C.
  This work is my passion! I wake up everyday excited to "work" and want to keep a good thing going.
- D.
  Expand the impact of my business to more clients and communities.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You're A Determined Go-Getter!
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You’ve got drive and ambition and you make goal setting and getting look easy.You’ve got a daily list of to-do’s and love checking things off.Your logical mind helps you find solutions to even the most difficult of problems and make things happen.Your natural aptitude for problem solving makes you an amazing entrepreneur and CEO. And your determined go-getter attitude means you're willing to do the work to get to the top of any industry.Your big challenge? Sometimes you might be a bit competitive and feel like you have to take the lead on projects to see them through. It’s all because you can see the big picture and you want to bring everyone up with you.Of course, when you’ve got ideas as great as yours, it’s understandable that you want to be in charge of their implementation — even if it means that some people just don’t get you!"I believe you have to be willing to be misunderstood if you're going to innovate" — Jeff BezosKeep reading for a plan to use your go-getter type to help you you reach for the top and bring others up with you:1. Stop looking at life competitively and start looking at it collaboratively. You’ve got lots of ideas and the ability to make things happen. But fellow vendors and clients also have great ideas. Even if you don’t always agree with them, they’re sure to spark some innovation in you.2. Next time you’re in a meeting or a client call, try speaking less and listening more. Your brilliant brain is so fast that you sometimes end up cutting people off before they can offer their ideas. But when you listen a bit more carefully, it’ll be way easier to come up with collaborative solutions that work for everyone.3. Give yourself a break! You’re killing it in life and business. Take a day off and treat yourself! Whether it's a pedicure or good chat with a bestie. You’ll never crush all of your awesome goals if you burn out!Hi 👋 I’m Shelby!A proud Washington State University alum, (Go Cougs!) I pursued a career in news broadcasting before building a best-rated photography business & never looked back. I work from a place of inspiration unlike any before & love helping others do the same!Owner of Something Minted and Co-owner of Something More, when I'm not alongside my own clients, you'll find me partnering with other creatives to build their brand voice and businesses along the way!Often booked in two parts, mentor sessions begin with an “ask me anything” over coffee in person or virtually. Choose to focus on pre or post session workflows, marketing, camera technique, style development or posing flows. The next step is to plan a styled shoot to help build or refine the portfolio of your dreams, together!Looking to start with a couple FREE resources to grow your biz?→ Check out the "tips for photographers" section of the blog!→ Hop on a 15 minute call with me! A time to share your creative vision, what you're most inspired by, and dream of doing more of. I'll offer clarity along with an actionable step to move your biz forward!
2.
You're An Enthusiastic Influencer!
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You’re outgoing, charismatic, and a serious inspiration to everyone you meet.You’re amazing at bringing people together and getting them super excited about anything and everything.You genuinely care about the people you help and products you sell and your natural enthusiasm helps others to do the same.Your big challenge? Sometimes your enthusiasm can feel a little bit like pressure to other people… And when it feels like you might not succeed, you sometimes find it difficult to follow through."Don't let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning." — Robert KiyosakiKeep reading for a plan to help you use your Enthusiastic Influencer strengths to reach for the top and bring others up with you:1. Next time you’re in a meeting or a client call, try speaking less and listening more. Your brilliant brain is so fast that you sometimes end up cutting people off before they can offer their solutions.2. Get organized. It’ll be so much easier to follow through if you know exactly what needs to be done and when to do it. Making it way easier to get things done even when the fear of failure rears its ugly head.3. Give yourself a break! You’re killing it in life and business. Take a day off and treat yourself! Whether it's a pedicure or good chat with a bestie. You’ll never crush all of your awesome goals if you burn out!Hi 👋 I’m Shelby!A proud Washington State University alum, (Go Cougs!) I pursued a career in news broadcasting before building a best-rated photography business & never looked back. I work from a place of inspiration unlike any before & love helping others do the same!Owner of Something Minted and Co-owner of Something More, when I'm not alongside my own clients, you'll find me partnering with other creatives to build their brand voice and businesses along the way!Often booked in two parts, mentor sessions begin with an “ask me anything” over coffee in person or virtually. Choose to focus on pre or post session workflows, marketing, camera technique, style development or posing flows. The next step is to plan a styled shoot to help build or refine the portfolio of your dreams, together!Looking to start with a couple FREE resources to grow your biz?→ Check out the "tips for photographers" section of the blog!→ Hop on a 15 minute call with me! A time to share your creative vision, what you're most inspired by, and dream of doing more of. I'll offer clarity along with an actionable step to move your biz forward!
3.
You're A Supportive Mediator!
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You’re a great listener, completely compassionate, and gifted at helping people see all the sides of any issue.People love working with you because they always feel totally supported and your attention to detail is second to none.You’ve got great ideas and you’re amazing at follow through. Truly, you are a joy to work with!Your biggest challenge? Sometimes you let people walk (and talk!) all over you, which means they don’t get the full extent of your generosity and brilliance. And you’re sometimes afraid of what the world will ask of you once you step into your full potential.“The only way to change someone’s mind is to connect with them from the heart.” — Rasheed OgunlaruKeep reading for a plan to use your Supportive Mediator strengths to reach for the top and bring others up with you:1. Don’t be shy about asserting yourself! You know what you’re doing and you’ve got the skills to make it happen. Don’t let your soft-spoken nature hold you back from making the right decisions, owning your expertise, and helping your clients achieve their goals.2. Start taking risks. Sure, change can be scary and risks sometimes fail — but they’re also your best chance to make big things happen in your business!3. Give yourself a break! You’re killing it in life and business. Take a day off and treat yourself! Whether it's a pedicure or good chat with a bestie. You’ll never crush all of your awesome goals if you burn out!Hi 👋 I’m Shelby!A proud Washington State University alum, (Go Cougs!) I pursued a career in news broadcasting before building a best-rated photography business & never looked back. I work from a place of inspiration unlike any before & love helping others do the same!Owner of Something Minted and Co-owner of Something More, when I'm not alongside my own clients, you'll find me partnering with other creatives to build their brand voice and businesses along the way!Often booked in two parts, mentor sessions begin with an “ask me anything” over coffee in person or virtually. Choose to focus on pre or post session workflows, marketing, camera technique, style development or posing flows. The next step is to plan a styled shoot to help build or refine the portfolio of your dreams, together!Looking to start with a couple FREE resources to grow your biz?→ Check out the "tips for photographers" section of the blog!→ Hop on a 15 minute call with me! A time to share your creative vision, what you're most inspired by, and dream of doing more of. I'll offer clarity along with an actionable step to move your biz forward!
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You're A Meticulous Analyst!
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You’re an amazing researcher and you’ve got making big decisions down to a logical science.There’s nothing you love more than going down an internet rabbit hole to learn everything about a problem before finding the solution.Your clients love your talented creativity and they sure don’t mind when your meticulous tendencies help every project turn out perfect.Your big challenge? Sometimes your perfectionist nature makes it a teensy bit hard for you to hit deadlines. And your quiet introspection sometimes makes people think they can walk all over you."If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time." — Steve JobsKeep reading for a plan to help you use your Meticulous Analyst strengths to reach for the top and bring others up with you:1. Make your voice heard! You know what you’re doing and you’ve got the skills to make it happen. Don’t let your soft-spoken nature hold you back from making the right decisions, owning your expertise, and helping your clients achieve their goals.2. Start taking risks. Sure, change can be scary and risks sometimes fail — but they’re also your best chance to make big things happen in your business!3. Give yourself a break! You’re killing it in life and business. Take a day off and treat yourself! Whether it's a pedicure or good chat with a bestie. You’ll never crush all of your awesome goals if you burn out!Hi 👋 I’m Shelby!A proud Washington State University alum, (Go Cougs!) I pursued a career in news broadcasting before building a best-rated photography business & never looked back. I work from a place of inspiration unlike any before & love helping others do the same!Owner of Something Minted and Co-owner of Something More, when I'm not alongside my own clients, you'll find me partnering with other creatives to build their brand voice and businesses along the way!Often booked in two parts, mentor sessions begin with an “ask me anything” over coffee in person or virtually. Choose to focus on pre or post session workflows, marketing, camera technique, style development or posing flows. The next step is to plan a styled shoot to help build or refine the portfolio of your dreams, together!Looking to start with a couple FREE resources to grow your biz?→ Check out the "tips for photographers" section of the blog!→ Hop on a 15 minute call with me! A time to share your creative vision, what you're most inspired by, and dream of doing more of. I'll offer clarity along with an actionable step to move your biz forward!

What's your something?

Take this brand personality quiz to discover your gifts and begin to build your voice!

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes