I have now owned and operated my photography business part-time for 13 years, and now that my retirement from public education is impending, I plan on making this business my full-time job! My business is “home-grown," meaning I have built it from scratch without a lot of formal education in business or marketing. But photography is a people-based service, and I know people! One of the reasons I have been able to stay in and grow my business, even through the pandemic and the recent sluggish economy is because I have mastered the skill of communication. I promise I am not trying to brag; I have had 28 years working with middle school students and their parents (some of the most challenging people to communicate with), as well as other teachers and coworkers, and I have been married for 15 years! Communication is KEY in all areas of life. But it is especially crucial when trying to run and maintain a business that thrives. I consider good communication a huge part of my brand, and I truly believe it is what keeps clients coming back to me year after year for all their milestones!

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