25: Is your hobby your next career?

When people offer to pay you for something you do well, take note. It could lead to a career switch. It did for Anthony Randazzo. As a straight-A student, Anthony grew up with two career options—doctor or lawyer. He became a corporate lawyer and worked on Wall Street before he quit at age 29 after he realized the profession was not for him.

In this episode of Career Switch Podcast, Anthony tells us how his photography hobby led to his next career when his friends started offering to pay him for taking pictures. He shares how he got his small business, 1028 Photography, off the ground and offers advice if you, too, want to start your own business. 

Episode Highlights:

• Having limited career options
• Discovering your profession isn't a good fit
• Deciding to leave
• Initial shock from family and friends 
• Transitioning out of law
• How to get good at photography 
• Researching what it means to be a professional photographer
• Handling doubts about starting a business 
• Getting your first paid gig
• Growing through word of mouth
• Setting up a business
• Learning how to market your business
• Making it through the pandemic
• Learning how to deal with clients (customer service)
• Anthony's advice if you're thinking about breaking out on your own

Find Anthony Randazzo at:

Website: www.1028photo.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/1028photo

Facebook: www.facebook.com/1028photo

Resources:

Professional Photographers of America: www.ppa.com

Other photography associations: 
https://csus.libguides.com/photography/associations

Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay

Podcast info:
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