HEY FELLOW PHOTOGRAPHER, it's Saturday, January 16th, 2016. 15 days of the new year have already passed. Yes, it's already mid-January. I'd say that makes it a good time for a checkup. I'm doing this post for your benefit and mine because I need to ask myself the same questions. (FYI, I actually wrote this post…
Read moreClassic Thumbtack: Quote A Lot – Close A Little – Here’s The Story
DISCLAIMER: This is all from a photographers perspective. It may be completely different for a plumber, handyman, house cleaner, landscaper and more. So feel free to take it all with a grain of salt. I first learned about Thumbtack from a headshot client in early 2014. I saw it then as I see it now…
Read moreCommercial Photographer Raleigh Vs. Commercial Photographer Raleigh NC – Thoughts On Local Search Results
Yes, the results above show my competitors for the search phrase "Commercial Photographer Raleigh NC" which is OK because if you do a Google search, you will see them anyway. Competition is the nature of business and no one "Commercial Photographer" can do it all anyway. I thought this post might be helpful to other…
Read moreDon’t Keep All Your Photography Lead Source Eggs In One Basket
We've all heard the saying about keeping all your eggs in one basket which basically means that you could lose it all (whatever the all is) if you do that. Well, if there are any photographers who have kept all their eggs (leads from here out) in the Thumbtack.com basket, they may be in for…
Read morePhotography Is Hard Work – You Have To Keep Working At It If You Want To Stay Busy
I am fortunate to be a full time commercial photographer. That's something that I am truly thankful for. However, it takes a lot of hard work to not only keep things going but to stay on my game. Hopefully this post will inspire you as a photographer if you are trying to build your business…
Read moreMy Social Connection With Glyn Dewis All Started With A Kelby One Video And Twitter
Right after Kelby Training (Kelby One) released the video "The Business Side of Glyn Dewis: Becoming a Successful Commercial Photographer," I watched it and decided to take a step beyond just watching the video. That next step is really what this post is about. Watching a video will do nothing for your photography career unless…
Read moreSo You Have A Growing Photography Business – Great! What’s Your N.R.R. Plan?
Since N.R.R. refers to 3 common areas of business, someone may have mentioned it online. But when I searched, I found NRR (Noise Reduction Ratings) which is not what I am referring to. N.R.R. is something that I made up that I believe makes sense not only for photographers but any business. N.R.R. stands for…
Read morePhotography Video Blog: Behind The Lens With Joel Grimes
Joel Grimes is one of my favorite photographers not only because of his work but also because of his many online videos as well as his down to earth approach. Two of my absolute favorite things that I have heard Joel same numerous times on video are something along these lines ... 1) Not everyone will like your…
Read moreWhat’s Holding You Back As A Photographer? 6 Key Barriers To Overcome
I Need More Gear ( Go With What You Have Or The Best You Can Afford ) Gear seems to be one of the top barriers for new photographers. "If I just had that light, that lens or that high end pro body, then I would be a better photographer." Gear can make a difference; however,…
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