SBP#47 | From Lizard Lick to Rust N Lens: Building a Photography Business

Laney Leigh works at Lizard Lick Towing and Recovery while pursuing her goal of building Rust N Lens Photography.In this episode, Laney shares how she became interested in photography and began photographing families, graduations, birthdays, special events, and rodeos. She also discusses the challenges of gaining exposure, establishing prices, building confidence, and turning a creative passion into a sustainable business.This conversation is different from a typical Stay Broke Podcast interview. Randy and Laney work through practical strategies she can begin implementing immediately, including joining local photography groups, finding a mentor, assisting experienced photographers, strengthening her portfolio, creating consistent social media content, and developing relationships with rodeo organizers, horse farms, riding instructors, venues, and western businesses.They also discuss the possibility of making rodeo photography the specialty that helps Rust N Lens Photography stand out in a crowded industry.This episode offers an honest look at the early stages of entrepreneurship and what it takes to move from having talent to building a real business.