A few weeks ago, Lance approached me with a few questions about running my own business. Lance is an all-in-one money management app for freelancers that can help with everything from logging and tracking expenses to scanning receipts to preparing for tax season and more! I’ve never been more aware of my finances than I am now that I own and operate my own business. Reflecting on how far I’ve come and how much I’ve been able to learn about successfully managing your money in order to run a profitable business- it was more fun (and insightful) than I thought!

So without further ado, here is an excerpt from some of my money tips on being a freelance photographer! I go into much more detail in the full interview, so be sure to check that out!

Read the full interview here

Let’s make sure you pat your own back… What’s your biggest strength as a solopreneur?
I’m incredibly proud of my journey. I was raised in poverty, got my first job at the age of 11, and by 20 I was working multiple jobs to make ends meet. I worked my way through art school to get my photography degree and put in long hours at a day job. Then I’d come home and put in even more hours on my photography to bring it to fruition. If I fail tomorrow, I’ll be left with the lessons I’ve learned just to get to this point, and that’s honestly more than enough.

What’s the best business or money advice you ever got as a freelance photographer?
Get legal and do it now. DO NOT WAIT! Get your business registered, open a business account, and keep those personal and business expenses separate. When tax season comes, you will thank yourself!

Interested in reading more about how to turn your side hustle into a full fledged business? Read the full interview here!

Wanting more information on how I did it? You can set up a personalized Creative Business Coaching Call with yours truly, where we’ll pore over where you are currently, where you want to be, and the best ways to get you there! Reach out for more information.