Ep. 117 | Are You Treating Your Business Like a Hobby?

As photographers, we're all playing on different fields...In today's episode, I'm diving into what separates you as a hobbyist or a business owner.The first question, I want you to ask yourself is: How long have you been running your business?As you listen to today's episode, reflect on that question.Mindset is one of the MAJOR things that sets the hobbyists and business owners apart.With that in mind, answer the following questions:- What do you tell people you do -- whether you have a full-time job or not, do you mention that you're a photographer?- Do you have an exit plan? For example: I have until this date to make this work or I'm throwing in the towel.Actionable things that separate the hobbyists and business owners:- Are you running your business legally?- Are you avoiding processing fees with legitimate payment processors?- How are you delivering your clients' galleries?- How are you communicating with your clients?- Do you have boundaries in place? Do you have systems in place?We go into all of this in depth inside the Blueprint program, if you need more information on that you can visit brookejefferson.com/blueprintThe set-up, your mindset, business systems, pricing and client experience are the things that set the hobbyists & business owners apart. Today's episode is a tough love episode with a checklist of tangible actions for you to implement if you're wanting to step into a business owner role & not simply be a hobbyist. So, the question I have for you after listening to this episode is: DO YOU BELIEVE IN YOURSELF?And, in case you haven't heard...We just finished up Round 1 of the Boost Your Bookings Bootcamp!!Did you miss out on signing up...I have good news...You can now register for the next round!Do you find yourself staring at your empty calendar wanting to book more clients?Want to learn the 5 strategies to become a profitable and sustainable photographer?Com join me for a week long Bootcamp where we will go in depth on these strategies!Save your seat here: www.brookejefferson.com/bootcampLoving this podcast? Come join us in the NEW Photographer Community on Facebook.Oh! And, if we're not already connected on Instagram, you can find me here @brookejanaephotographyFree Pricing for Profit Formula — Make sure every package you sell is actually making you money 👉 https://brookejefferson.myflodesk.com/qs5nbikfbwMarket Like a Tog — Monthly marketing content and coaching so you always know what to post and say to book more clients 👉 https://brookejefferson.com/membershipFully Booked Method —  Go from inconsistent photography bookings and marketing overwhelm to a streamlined business with a calendar full of dream clients  👉 brookejefferson.com/fullybooked