#69: Are You Using Family First as an Excuse?

When someone cancelled an appointment with me recently and blamed it on a lack of childcare, it got me thinking about what family first actually means when you are a parent running a business. Family first is one of those things that’s easy to say…but is harder to actually LIVE when you’re serious about growing a photography business. I have super strong feelings on what family first REALLY means…and when people are using it as an excuse in business. Here’s what family first means to me and 3 tips for LIVING it without holding your business back from what’s possible. RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: https://www.Joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-69 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty FREE COPY:  NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH 8-week workshop starting SOON! www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough

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How do I build my dream portrait photography business without sacrificing my family and freedom? How do I find photography clients who want more than digital files? What should I charge for my photos? What’s the best way to market for photography clients? Am I ready for a studio? Welcome to the Worth Every Penny Joycast where photographer and New York Times Best-Selling author, Sarah Petty, will answer these questions and more. With 3 kids under 3, Sarah decided she wanted to make money with photography. But it wasn’t as easy as it looked. After a few years and lots of tears, she built her little portrait photography business into one of America’s most profitable and this joycast will show you how. It’s designed for photographers who want more from their portrait hotography business, more profits, more clients and more free time…and don’t want to sacrifice their family along the way. Each week you’ll learn pricing tips, marketing ideas, selling tips and get insights into what’s working now. Along with a huge helping of motivation to build your own photography business where your clients say you’re worth every penny. You can find Sarah Petty at: www.joyofmarketing.com www.instagram.com/sarah.petty www.facebook.com/thejoyofmarketing