17. Fundamentals to Kick-start your Business w/ Photographer Brant Bender

Okay so, you have a passion but have no idea how to turn it into a business. Maybe, you have a paid hobby that's turning into more than just a side "hustle"--what do you do next? Brant Bender has all the answers for you struggling business-starters, passionate hobby-doers, photographers + everything in between. Starting a business is scary! So much to balance, start, + process: we're breaking it down for you.  In this episode, Brant Bender walks through the fundamentals to kick-start your business. Brant, owner of Brant Bender Photography, is a celebrated portrait + wedding photographer who has been telling love stories through beautiful imagery for over 15 years. A professionally training photojournalist with local newspapers + international publications, Brant innately knows how to perfectly capture the emotions of you, your family, or wedding.  He's built his 15+ year business from the ground-up, nearing failure, reached success, + is sharing all of his lessons-learned in this episode.  Whether you've been thinking about starting a business for a second or for 5 years, he'll guide you through being your own bookkeeper, managing your time, equipment, priorities, tricks + of course, connecting with a MENTOR! Brant was my ORIGINAL mentor when I was interested in starting a photography business back in 2015. After meeting him, a year later I successfully launched "Kellie Rene Photography" + ran a successful part-time business (with his help) for over 4 years. Even if photography isn't what you're looking to launch, they keys to kick-starting business is what every business-hopeful should hear.  Interested in connecting with Brant? Check out www.brantbender.com online, or @brantbenderphotography on instagram.  For more episode updates + details, visit me on IG at @missunderstood.podcast!