Booked, Busy—and Balanced: How Courtney's Changing Her Business to Avoid Burnout

Five years ago, today’s guest was completing a university degree, trying to decide if she’d join the Air Force, continue studying to become a vet, or- if she’d turn her love for photographing pets into a business.

She chose the third and has grown a very profitable business that allows her to travel throughout the country.

I’m talking about Australian pet photographer Courtney Bennet and in today’s episode, you’ll hear where her clients find her, how she started with commercial photography and what she’s changing to avoid burnout to ensure her business is sustainable.

WE COVERED

• Courtney’s road into pet photography 
• Is there anything wrong with being a hobbyist pet photographer
• How long each client takes Courtney
• Recoginising burn out and what she’ll change
• E-commerce - how does that work
• 90 minute sessions 
• Travelling around Australia

IN THE MEMBERS-ONLY EXTENDED EPISODE

• Are the travel shoots worth it?
• How much does each client spend 
• How do e-commerce clients find you
• How do private clients find you
• Senior special products - Lasting memories 
• Deciding on products
• Client response to “no DM replies” and no travel

LINKS

www.courtraitsphotography.com

www.instagram.com/courtraits

www.facebook.com/courtraits