#72: How I Got to $100k/Year, the Year After I Opened My First Photography Studio

When you’re a photographer trying to grow your business, it means a LOT of taking one step forward and then 2 steps back when life I happens. It’s kind of like trying to climb up a hill that’s covered with a greasy slip and slide! There’s a lot of guessing, stumbling, building up head trash, questioning yourself, working alone and trying to stay pumped up about the dream. So today, I’m sharing a SIMPLE solution for how I grew my business quickly. It will seem so obvious when you hear it, but if you’re not growing as quickly as you’d like, you’re probably ignoring it. Now let’s dig in.   RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: https://Joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-72 FREE 33 Minute Video Training:  How I Paid For College For 3 Kids + Saved for Retirement Working 16 Hours / Week as a Boutique Photographer www.joyofmarketing.com/watch BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH 8-week workshop  www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty FREE COPY:  NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals

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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