Are you making foundational mistakes in your business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing ten mistakes that I made in the first two years of my business. I had to learn these lessons the hard way, but I’m hoping that by sharing I will help you avoid them in your own business.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by Portfolio On Purpose, my step-by-step framework for planning and executing a successful model call. Model calls are so important for getting fresh eyes on your business, to create fresh images for new offers, and to create without the expectations of paying clients. With Portfolio On Purpose, you will feel inspired to take action and will have the steps and tools necessary to run a successful model call and get the images that your business truly needs.

Review the Show Notes:

Starting my business too soon (4:22)

Not running any numbers (6:23)

People-pleasing (9:36)

Not setting boundaries (11:06)

Waiting to invest in a CRM (13:23)

Editing based on what was popular (18:18)

Looking to competitors for inspiration (20:48)

Making only quick, rash decisions (22:43)

Not prioritizing myself (26:24)

Not investing in education (27:33)

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