How I built a Six-Figure Business by 17 (ft. Hope Taylor Photography)

That’s right — read that title again. She built a business at 17. I’ve been a bit of a fan girl of Hope Taylor since she was just 16 and beginning to build Hope Taylor Photography from the ground up. What started as a teenage dream quickly became a thriving brand rooted in service, excellence, and heart. Hope Taylor is now a senior portrait and wedding photographer based in Charleston, SC — and at just 24 years old, she’s become one of the most respected voices in the photography industry. But her story isn’t just about photography. It’s about bold vision. It’s about building something meaningful before you feel “ready.” And it’s about proving you don’t have to choose one path when you feel called to multiple passions.This episode leans fully into the #DoBoth mindset. Hope didn’t wait until she felt validated. She didn’t shrink when peers criticized her ambition. She didn’t postpone her dreams for “someday.” She built a six-figure business before her 20s while navigating school, life, and the pressures that come with chasing something bigger.In this conversation, we talk about:• How she started at 17 and scaled strategically• Overcoming criticism and self-doubt• Building a brand rooted in service and authentic connection• The power of networking and personal branding• Tangible steps to turn passion into profitWhether you’re a photographer, entrepreneur, service member, student, or dreamer, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to pick just one identity. You can serve. You can build. You can lead. You can create.You can #DoBoth.Tune in and get ready to take notes — this one is packed with wisdom.Love our guest? Check out Hope Taylor at:Instagram: @hopetaylorphotowebsite: https://hopetaylor.com/blog/Facebook: https://p.facebook.com/hopetaylorphoto/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hopetaylorphoto/_created/Enjoyed this episode? Visit kelliesbrocchi.com and follow Kellie ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ ! Loved the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doboth.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? Leave a review and share what you learned—we love to hear from you! #DoBothDisclaimer: Views and opinions are personal and do not reflect that of the DOD.