3 Secrets to a Successful Photography Business for Over 25 Years

In this episode, we share 3 tips (that really are more common sense than ‘secret’) that have helped us tremendously in our 25-year journey in our photography business. 

Despite the statistic that only 15 percent of photography businesses survive past three years, we’ve managed to thrive by focusing on three key elements: determination, giving, and integrity. 

We discuss the importance of perseverance, the impact of altruism, and how maintaining honest and consistent practices has been crucial to their long-term success. They also clarify the distinction between genuine giving and business networking, emphasizing ethical commitments and reliability.

Our mission is to make sure more photographers don’t fall into the 85% of photography businesses that don’t make it past the first few years!

00:00 Introduction: Defying the Odds in Photography

00:26 The Harsh Reality of Photography Business

01:06 Key Factors for Long-Term Success

02:47 Determination: The Driving Force

04:39 The Power of Giving

12:29 Integrity: The Foundation of Trust

15:30 Conclusion: Sustaining Success

16:36 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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