#222: How This 17-Year Professional Photographer Turned Her Business Setback Into A Massive Success Story

Have you ever felt like you’re running into the same problems over and over in your photography business?    Maybe you have a lot of clients but you’re still struggling to be profitable…      Maybe you face anxiety every time you need to sell your photography or your client wants to chat on the phone about prices…    Maybe you’re considering changing your business model… again…    Allyson faced those same issues as a long-time photographer.    But finally, after years of struggle, she found herself staring at a $14k paid invoice for her photography!    In today’s Joycast, she takes us deep into how she made this big shift, including: What finally changed for her and how she decided to invest in herself.  Pushing past anxiety and showing up for her first in-home appointment with a client.  What her husband said after she showed him the paid $14k invoice.  How her first two sales compared to her expectations.    If you feel like you’re running into the same problems over and over in your business, or are struggling to transition from the hybrid (or digital file) model to the boutique model, this episode is for you!    RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: https://photographybusinessinstitute.com/podcast/episode-222 SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  Click Here BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough INSTAGRAM – DM me “Conversation Starters” for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty  FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook  FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals  YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing  LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756 #201 - How a Florida Educator Transformed Her Photography from Dabbling to $3,200 Orders:  Turning Her Back Burner Hobby into Real Money