Tools for growing a photography business
Friends in photography,
Have you noticed how many photographers are coming out of the closet and eager to sell you their marketing program?
The way I figure it, if it’s so good, why are they selling it? Me, I like following people who are in the trenches fighting the good fight.
[Read more…]There are two questions we need to ask:
1- What’s going on?
2- How much do I care about what’s going on? Should it matter to me and my life, my goals, my quest?
Sounds selfish and narrow minded. I know. But the truth is I can’t make the world, or my world, a better place until I look at myself and make it a better place.
[Read more…]Business is different when you stand to lose everything. A safety net makes not a sharp mind. I have a printed quote in my office. One of my favorites.
When my daughter was five years old she asked me: “Dad, is there a God that made God?”
I was speechless. “Where do you think up these questions?” I asked her, astounded. “I don’t know, I was just thinking about it.”
[Read more…]I feel very lucky. Why?
Somehow, years ago, I realized that one basic truth would serve me well in life.
[Read more…]It’s important to remain optimistic. And have a positive grand vision. Let’s call this mindset.
Like any journey, any adventure, there will be challenges, roadblocks and logjams.
So to speak.
| A few days ago we hosted a marketing mastermind with guest host John Butler. John, like me, runs a full time photography business in a variety of markets…schools, dance schools, commercial, headshots and more. |
Of all the businesses ideas that many dream of starting, a small, cozy coffee shop is one of the most popular.
I admit, I dream this dream too. Especially lately, after getting beat up and drained from this whole lock down thing. (more on that later)
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