Category Archives: Rock Your Biz by guest contributor Steven McConnell Yesterday, we discussed some of the changes taking place in the photography industry and important factors to think about when structuring your own business model. Today we’ll take a closer look at the tools and motivators that can help you to become a Pro Photographer and build a stronger business! Come read...  by guest contributor Steven McConnell Open a photography magazine or a blog and you’re bound to read that today it’s hard – nearly impossible – to make a living as a full-time professional photographer. Here are some of the reasons you’ll hear as evidence for why becoming a photographer is not a good idea: “There...  by guest contributor Steven McConnell If you were in the business of selling diamonds, pricing would be pretty clear: there are formulas you’d follow which would help you calculate the right sale price based on weight, size, clarity, etc. And you would never think about giving some diamonds away for free “because you’re just starting out”,...  by guest contributor Jennifer Tonetti-Spellman So you took the leap and made the decision to turn your hobby into a business? Congratulations and a high five to you! With the statistics of success versus failure, um, not exactly in a fledgling businesses favor, I wanted to share with you some very common mistakes and traps people fall...  by guest contributor Stephanie Padovani A wedding lead comes in by email. Yippee! You eagerly click the email open and, surprise, surprise! What does it say? “I’m emailing about your pricing and packages.” In other words, How much? Barely a hello and they already want to talk dollars and cents. You email back, answering all... 
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