08. How to avoid being a starving artist with Yvonne van Dalen

Learn how to avoid falling into the 'starving artist trap' The special guest for this episode is Yvonne van Dalen. She is a Business Beast and Marketing Strategist and Founder of the Creatives’ Coach Academy, where she helps struggling creatives entrepreneurs and photographers worldwide turn their passion into a profitable business. In this episode, we talk about how sustainability is not built by working long hours and having late shifts; you will get sustainability by creating systems with a business strategy where you can make more money to enjoy life more. What we talk about in this episode: How to build confidence in your businessPerfectionism is an illusionGetting out of your comfort zoneHow to price your workWhy it is SO important to have a contract  You don’t have to be a starving artist and go around offering discounts to everybody. Stand on what you offer and believe it in, and make it clear to your clients! Keep being creative in your own ways and give the best version of yourself.  For links and resources discussed in this show: See the full show notes Join the photographers' community on Facebook Ingvild Kolnes on Instagram Yvonne van Dalen on Instagram Learn more about the Sustainable Photography Program