When Do I Start Charging with Heather Lahtinen
105 - Deciding when to start charging for your work is like having a baby: You're never going to feel completely ready. If you're a human—and I assume that you are—you'll always make mistakes and have room for improvement. Regardless, this week Heather and I hope to convince you that if someone in your market is willing to pay you for photography, then forpetessake LET THEM PAY YOU!!! Have a listen, and hear us out. What To Listen For: The components of an MVP (that's 'Minimum Viable Product') How to set appropriate client expectations if you're newThe "dead zone" of photography pricing What to say when you need to re-shoot a sessionHow to Malcolm Gladwell your way into better imagesStill don't feel like you're ready to charge? Try running your reasons through Heather's BS Detector—it's the surefire way to know if they're legit, or just excuses protecting your ego from bumps and bruises. Resources From This Episode: Episode 95 - Upgrading Your Life, with Heather LahtinenEpisode 101 - Money Triggers with Heather LahtinenHoundvision: Lake Tahoe pet photography workshopsFlourish AcademyFlourish Academy on FacebookFlourish Academy on InstagramHair of the Dog Academy Hair of the Dog Facebook groupHair of the Dog Elevate coaching programGET YOUR FIRST BIG WIN WITH COMMERCIAL PET PHOTOGRAPHY - Join us here! JOIN THE PARTY: Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.