When Your Business Gets Flipped Upside Down FT Sarah Wagner

In this conversation, Sue and Sarah Wagner discuss planning long term and how to pivot your business when things don't go as planned. This episode focuses on the importance of adapting to changes, learning from failures, and finding balance in life and work. Sarah shares her journey from corporate life to running a successful photography business, the impact of natural disasters on her work, and the lessons learned from her ventures into online education and wedding photography. They emphasize the significance of self-care, support systems, and long-term planning for sustainable growth in the photography industry.CONNECT WITH SARAHhttps://www.instagram.com/chasingcreativemediaCONNECT WITH SUEhttps://www.instagram.com/sue.shutterbugKEYWORDSphotography, business, pivots, online education, wedding photography, self-care, entrepreneurship, growth, life changes, inspiration, creative burnout, shifting niches, client relationships, booking seasons, portfolio evolution, pricing strategy, referral networks, location challenges, brand direction, workflow changesChapters00:00 Introduction to Sarah Wagner and Her Photography Journey03:33 Navigating Business Pivots and Challenges07:27 The Struggles of Online Education and Self-Doubt11:47 Finding Support and Taking Breaks15:48 Exploring Weddings and Elopements21:45 Shifting Focus to Studio Photography and IPS Model26:43 Building a Business Around Life29:06 Learning from Past Experiences32:12 Strategic Pivots in Business33:50 Preparing for Life Changes37:06 Maintaining Passion and Quality37:48 Finding Balance and Grace39:41 Rediscovering Creativity41:12 Transformations Through Pivots43:00 Advice for Future Success