07. So you want to start a creative business...

If you’ve ever thought about starting a creative business but immediately felt overwhelmed by where to begin… you’re not alone!I get messages about this all the time. People have an idea — photography, baking, vintage reselling, design, handmade products — but the question is always the same:“Okay… but where do I actually start?”When I started my photography business, I didn’t have a perfect plan, a big audience, or unlimited time. But within six months, I had built a fully booked wedding photography business. Not because I did everything right — but because I focused on a few things that actually matter when you’re starting out.In this week’s episode of As You Should, I’m breaking down the first five steps I recommend taking if you want to start a creative business.Resources from today’s episode:Use my Dubsado code: maddybethunephoto for 20% off your first month or year, or click here to learn more.Not knowing WTF I'm doing but doing it anyway // Episode 1: https://madisonbethune.substack.com/p/01-not-knowing-wtf-im-doing-but-doingYou could be getting 400+ inquiries/year by showing up online // Episode 2: https://madisonbethune.substack.com/p/02-how-showing-up-online-could-bringWhat your client experience is saying about your brand // Episode 4: https://madisonbethune.substack.com/p/04-what-your-client-experience-isLet's be friends: https://www.instagram.com/asyoushouldpodcast_/Subscribe to get future episodes straight to your inbox: https://madisonbethune.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit madisonbethune.substack.com