About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Kate McCord about the challenges and experiences of running a photography business, including pricing, client relationships, and career transitions.

The conversation delves into the experiences and challenges of running a photography business, including the competitive nature of the industry, pricing strategies, and the transition from a previous career to photography. It also explores the complexities of managing a business, the impact of personal circumstances on business decisions, and the training and preparation required for a career in photography. The conversation covers Kate's career growth, transition to health insurance, work-life balance, motherhood, transition to full-time photography, client acquisition, photography sales model, client relationships, pricing, client expectations, communication, and photography style and approach. The conversation covers the speaker's photography journey, mentorship, community collaboration, workday structure, productivity, mini sessions, and business strategy. The conversation covers various aspects of photography, including sessions, backdrops, gear, education, and career insights. It concludes with a lightning round of fun questions and a warm farewell. Takeaways Navigating the competitive nature of the photography industry Challenges of pricing and business sustainability…

People in this episode

Host: Jill C. Smith

Guest: Kate McCord

Topics covered

• photography business
• pricing strategies
• client communication
• career transition
• work-life balance
• mentorship
• productivity

Keywords

• photography
• business strategy
• client acquisition
• pricing
• work-life balance
• mentorship
• productivity
• career growth

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