How to Start Outsourcing in Your Photography Business w/ Jill Gum

If you have been doing every single thing in your photography business by yourself and wondering why you are exhausted, this episode is your wake-up call. I sat down with Jill Gum of Jill Gum Photography & Education, and we are spilling the tea on outsourcing: when you are actually ready, what to hand off first, and the systems you need before you bring someone new into your business. Jill is a wedding, brand, and family photographer in central Illinois, a former high school choir teacher, and a mom of three. She has been outsourcing in her photography business for over six years, and her virtual assistant now handles about half of her weekly work hours. She also teaches other photographers how to build successful businesses through her education platform.What you'll hear in this episodeWhy waiting until you are "ready" to outsource is actually the worst planThe two-week tracking exercise that shows you exactly what to hand offHow Jill started outsourcing with just two tiny tasks (and why that was the move)Why your systems have to be buttoned up before a VA can help youThe difference between a contractor and an employee (and why it matters for your taxes)How to build a 90-day VA budget using $25 from each sessionThe communication rhythm that keeps your VA relationship strongWhich tools you actually need: Google Drive, Trello, password managers, and your CRMHow to handle mistakes without spiraling (because they will happen)Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode▸ Read the full blog post that goes with this episode (that way, you get all the links mentioned): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/outsourcing-for-photographers/ ▸ The Backend Organization System for Family Photographers (Trello Board): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/master-business-operations-board ▸ The Legal Paige (contracts for photographers, use code DOLLY10 for 10% off): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/contracts-for-photographers ▸ Dubsado (get 30% OFF with this link): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/dubsado-coupon-code Connect with Jill Gum:📱 Instagram: @jillgumphotography 💻 Website: https://jillgum.com Connect with Me (Dolly DeLong Education)💻 Website 📱 Instagram 🎥 YouTubeThanks for joining me on The Systems & Workflow Magic Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode:✅ Sign up for weekly reminders + free resources here → Business Tools 🥳 Share a screenshot of this episode on your IG story and tag me @dollydelongeducation so I can cheer you on! 🔗 Affiliate links included. I only recommend products I personally use and love.outsourcing for photographers, how to hire a virtual assistant photography business, VA for photographers, outsourcing tasks creative business, when to outsource photography, systems for outsourcing, Trello for photographers, photographer business systems, outsourcing for creatives, how to find a VA for your business, photography business tips, hiring a contractor photography, workflow for photographers, client onboarding photography, project management tools photographers, photography business organization, SOPs for photographers, CRM for photographers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.