What you REALLY need to get started in business

035 - Feel like you need to learn alllll the things before you can start your business? Like you need every single duck lined up in an orderly row before you can hang your shingle? Well, my friend, this episode's for you. Today I'm stripping things down to the bare minimum. Cutting away all the nice-to-haves and this-can-come-laters. Listen to find out exactly what you need—and what you don't—to get started with your pet photography business.  What To Listen For: Important things to look for when it comes to insuranceWhy you need a contract—even if you're shooting for freeMy recommendations for website platforms The decisions you need to make about how you'll sell your workOne huge source of friction for potential clients—and how to address itIt's not the most glamorous part of being a pet photographer, but setting up your business properly from the get-go will save you a world of trouble down the road. Listen, learn, and start checking things off your list. Then you'll be ready to enjoy the world's best job, knowing that your business is built on a solid foundation.Resources From This Episode: What You Need to Get Started (downloadable checklist)The Points Guy Hair of the Dog Unleash Your Style free 5-day challengeHair of the Dog AcademyHair of the Dog Facebook groupHair of the Dog Elevate coaching GET YOUR FIRST BIG WIN WITH COMMERCIAL PET PHOTOGRAPHY - Join us here! JOIN THE PARTY: Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

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Welcome to the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast, the essential audio hub for portrait photographers eager to launch and elevate their businesses to achieve their ideal version of success. Hosted by Nicole Begley, a former zoological animal trainer turned accomplished family and then pet/equine photographer, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming your photographic passion into a thriving business.Since making the leap into photography in 2010 and quickly scaling her business to six figures, Nicole has dedicated herself to guiding photographers like you through the complexities of the industry. Whether you're laying the foundation or seeking to grow your existing business, the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast dives into the often overlooked secrets to success.Join Nicole and a vibrant community of like-minded photographers on the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast. Together, we'll explore the paths to a profitable photography business that supports the life you've always envisioned.