I'm pulling back the curtain on my journey from starting my brand photography business as a side hustle to becoming a full-time six-figure photographer. I'm giving you a transparent look at alll my numbers: my income, expenses, and profit over the years.

Episode Highlights:

• My business progression from 2018 to 2022
• A detailed breakdown of my revenue streams and expenses
• Why knowing your numbers and tracking profit and loss is crucial
• My insights on studio ownership and rental income
• Tips for making strategic business investments and growing your creative business

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00:00 What to expect
01:52 2018: $6k profit
05:32 2019: $12k profit
07:40 2020: $24k profit
10:29 2021: the year I quit my full-time job
15:29 2022: best year yet
17:05 full profit & loss breakdown for a 6-figure brand photography business
20:19 cost breakdown
26:25 what to do when you have a loss
27:40 2023 numbers
28:20 takeaways

Thanks for listening!

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