#208: The Untold Story: A Photographer’s Switch from Prints to Digital Files and the Unexpected Aftermath.

Have you ever felt like you needed to conform to what everyone else is doing in business?    Maybe you’ve seen digital files grow in popularity and considered switching or moving to a hybrid model.   When long-time photographer Jenn Kerfeld felt pressure to start offering digital files in her print photography business, it led to some unintended consequences… resulting in her wanting to stop photography altogether.    In this episode, she shares how she took action to find JOY in her business again, focused on quality over quantity, and went all-in on the boutique business model.    She also gives us the full story of how she was able to serve 20 high school senior clients FULLY last year, rather than churn through 75 as she had in previous years).    If you’ve ever felt like you need to do what everyone else is doing in business, sit back, hit play, and get ready to be inspired to stick to your own path!     Hit play here.  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: https://photographybusinessinstitute.com/podcast/episode-208 SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  Click Here BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough INSTAGRAM – DM me “Conversation Starters” for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty  FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook  FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals  YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing  LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

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How do I build my dream portrait photography business without sacrificing my family and freedom? How do I find photography clients who want more than digital files? What should I charge for my photos? What’s the best way to market for photography clients? Am I ready for a studio? Welcome to the Worth Every Penny Joycast where photographer and New York Times Best-Selling author, Sarah Petty, will answer these questions and more. With 3 kids under 3, Sarah decided she wanted to make money with photography. But it wasn’t as easy as it looked. After a few years and lots of tears, she built her little portrait photography business into one of America’s most profitable and this joycast will show you how. It’s designed for photographers who want more from their portrait hotography business, more profits, more clients and more free time…and don’t want to sacrifice their family along the way. Each week you’ll learn pricing tips, marketing ideas, selling tips and get insights into what’s working now. Along with a huge helping of motivation to build your own photography business where your clients say you’re worth every penny. You can find Sarah Petty at: www.joyofmarketing.com www.instagram.com/sarah.petty www.facebook.com/thejoyofmarketing