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I personally know a very talented woodworker who failed miserably at business. I also know a very mediocre woodworker who is extremely successful at the same thing. The difference is the mediocre fella focused on running a successful woodworking business while the talented woodworker focused on just woodworking.
– Jeff Bartelt sharing an anecdote in reference to making a living from photography and being successful at it. If you’re an avid photographer and are passionate about the craft, the physical act of going out to shoot and work will come natural to you but it’s everything else that comes along with being successful at generating income out of it that may be difficult at first without a solid foundation.Having that photographic eye is key but equally so is the self-promotion aspect, the marketing and every little nuance that will assist you in building your business. It should undoubtedly be a healthy balance of knowing what you’re doing with the equipment and maintaining the back end so as to keep a good client base, credibility and saneness.
