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How To Be A Professional Photographer And Keep Your Sanity (excerpt)
Becoming a professional photographer is both easy and immensely difficult all at once! There are no barriers to entry, and it's possible to start a photography business with a minimal investment, but the penalties for ignoring the business and marketing aspects can be severe from a personal perspective. Too many photographers fail because they underestimated the value of business skills over photography talent. Here's a quick guide on how to be a professional photographer while holding on to your sanity...…
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Dear Fellow Photographer
Are you faced with the challenge of finding new clients for your photography business?
Do you struggle with knowing how to price your work profitably?
Is photography website SEO a mystery to you?
I also faced these very same problems, but learned how to overcome them by making the decision to invest in my personal development and business education - an ongoing process.
I often joke that I've personally "tested" many of the mistakes that photographers make when starting their business, but my goal is to help photographers like you avoid those same mistakes by teaching you the latest strategies and techniques to attract more clients and make more sales.
Sadly, there are countless photographers out there just like you, who are really struggling… But enough is enough! I'm tired of standing idly by while talented individuals are forced to close their photography studios, so I invite you to join me and our other Zenologue Insiders in our "pursuit of peace" in the photography industry…
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"Nigel... wanted to thank you for the coaching call last week! It was just the shot in the arm that I needed. Working with you is amazing and helps keep me on the path to success - your experience and insight is invaluable. I can't tell you how great it is knowing I have a trusted advisor. Thank you again!" - Kristi Church
"I've gotta say - you worked wonders on me! Right after we got off the phone yesterday, I up and ran with a promo. I'm attracting new clients and generating interest, but the best thing yet is that I'm not hiding behind my email anymore! I actually had them CALL me so we could chat and figure out if we're the best fit for each other, and my first call went so smoothly like never before! I think I can do this! Thanks for being there for all photographers and offering advice and support!" - Kristen Fickes
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Special Note: Who Are The Zenologue Insiders?
I'm very selective about the photographers I allow into my programs, and I'm looking for a very special type of professional photographer to join the Zenologue Insiders membership site. After all, the quality of the group as a whole depends on the synergy and quality of the individual members.
For example, if you're the type of photographer who just wants to earn a few extra dollars "shooting" the school sports team, catching a few weddings on weekends for extra pocket money, or you think that being a professional photographer is "easy" - then this program is NOT for you.
Likewise, if you are not fully committed to your own success, or willing to challenge yourself on a daily basis to achieve your goals, then this program is NOT for you either. The last thing this community needs are photographers who are just playing at being in business, or don't really care about the long term welfare of the industry we're in - there are plenty of other online forums available for them.
Don't misunderstand me - I'm not saying there's anything wrong with those types of photographers and this is not an elitist group, far from it in fact. I believe it takes all sorts make a world, but I know they're not going to get the best out of this program, and I would rather spend my time helping dedicated photographers succeed than issuing refunds to people who discover they're not as committed as they thought they were.
However, if you truly believe in your own potential to succeed, you understand the priceless value of investing in your personal and business development, and you're serious about getting serious in your photography business, then you've come to the right place, and I extend my invitation for you to join the Zenologue Insiders community TODAY.
If you have the proper attitude towards learning and have an ever-open mind… if you're irreversibly passionate about what you do, and if being a photographer is the ONLY profession you could ever see yourself doing… then what in the world are you waiting for? Sign up NOW because taking action is the only path to success - thinking about taking action accomplishes nothing!
You have nothing to lose but the stress and worry of trying to get your business going…
Sincerely
