Unlock Financial Success in Your Photography Business: Nathan Chanski on Overcoming Business and Money Mindsets

Focus on Business with Jane Goodrich | A Podcast For Photographers

Join Jane for an inspiring conversation as she interviews Nathan Chanski, a successful photographer and business coach, to uncover his journey from struggling artist to thriving entrepreneur. Together, they delve into essential principles that help creatives build prosperous photography businesses while staying true to their artistic values.

Key Insights:

1. Business Education for Creatives: Nathan highlights the importance of learning business principles to tackle financial and mindset challenges, especially for creative entrepreneurs.
2. Artistic Value and Mindset Shifts: How artists can address mindset issues around valuing their work and charging what they're worth.
3. Lifelong Learning: The value of continuous education and learning from industry veterans.
4. Building a Client Base: Effective strategies for establishing a new client base, focusing on the importance of personal connections and vulnerability.
5. Managing Seasonality and Finances: Navigating seasonality in the wedding photography industry and managing finances in an unpredictable market.
6. Funny Shoot Moments: Nathan and Jane share humorous and embarrassing moments from their shoots, emphasizing the need for professionalism.
7. Tips for New Photographers: Dedicate yourself to your craft and commit to long-term success.
8. Treating Photography as a Big Business: Nathan advises treating your photography business like a big company for maximum professionalism and growth.

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Chapter Highlights:

• [00:00] Introduction and Background
• [02:59] Business Education for Creatives
• [06:10] Value of Art and Mindset Shifts
• [09:12] Lifelong Learning
• [10:38] Building a Client Base in a New Location
• [16:35] Importance of In-Person Connections
• [22:21] Managing Seasonality and Finances
• [24:59] Seasonality Challenges
• [28:22] Funny Moments from Shoots
• [32:55] Tips for New Photographers
• [36:15] Treating Photography Business Like a Big Business

Nathan ’s journey offers valuable lessons for both aspiring and experienced photographers. He encourages persistence, a dedication to craft, and treating your business with the same seriousness as a large company to achieve long-term success.

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