017 - Bullet Proof Confidence

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I used to think that confidence was either something you had or you didn’t. And for a lot of years, I didn’t feel confident. Starting my own photography business didn’t help. I knew that I needed to create a sustainable business to support my family, but I didn’t resonate with the old-school oversell or the new-school undersell sales approaches in the industry. I was constantly second guessing if I was good enough or smart enough or talented enough to pull this off...and to do it MY way! So began my journey of Creating Bullet Proof Confidence.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This 15+ year journey has confirmed what all of the experts have been saying- confidence isn’t something you have, it’s something you develop. And so today I am sharing with you the realizations that have enhanced my confidence and helped me turn my business into the success it is today. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a short, potent shot to send you into the crazy season with the knowledge that there is nobody like you out there, and the more you lean into YOUR vision, the better you and your client are going to feel about your work! </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[0:01:36] What I have achieved through my portrait photography business, and what my goal is for The ReWork podcast. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[0:02:16] A key ingredient to my success. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[0:03:24] Examples of old-school photography sales techniques which didn’t resonate with me. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[0:05:42] The business model which developed when digital photography took off (around the time I entered the industry), and why I chose not to go down this route. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[0:08:08] “Grumpy Guys” of the photography world. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[0:10:01] Realization number one that I had when I was star