THE SIX-FIGURE STANDARD PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST | Business Leadership for Women Photographers

[2.] From Burnout to 7-Figures: How Pivoting into Photography Education Transformed My Life and Business

THE SIX-FIGURE STANDARD PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST | Business Leadership for Women Photographers

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Pivot Podcast, host Skye Edmonds shares the powerful story of her 2005 pivot from full-time photographer to educator and mentor in the photography industry. Skye opens up about how she transitioned from shooting sessions to creating digital products, like business forms for photographers, which eventually led to high-earning online courses and sold-out workshops. She reflects on the moment that changed everything for her and inspired her to build a b...

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