#221: What #FamilyFirst Really Means

If you’ve ever felt guilty for spending time on your business (away from your family)… and then also felt guilty for spending time with your family (away from your business), this is the episode for you.    Today I’m diving into my motto “family first” and exploring what it really means to prioritize your family–and my take might just surprise you.    We’ll tackle things like:    Building a foundation for your business that supports you and your family.  How to decide when to invest in your business and when to invest in your family.  My stance on weekend and night photography sessions.  The advice I gave my student when she wanted to reschedule sessions to go on a last-minute family trip.  How I navigated my kid’s school-aged years as a business owner.    So if you want to learn how to put family first, business first, AND you first (yes, it’s possible) hit play and get ready to get ready to take notes!  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: https://photographybusinessinstitute.com/podcast/episode-221 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 #201 - How a Florida Educator Transformed Her Photography from Dabbling to $3,200 Orders:  Turning Her Back Burner Hobby into Real Money  

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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