This is the first Snapshots episode, and today, we are diving into a question about associate teams. This question was submitted by Cassie, and she asked, “What was the biggest lesson you learned through having an associate team?” 

 

I started my associate team in 2022 and it has been one of the most rewarding ways I have scaled. There are definitely lessons that have come with it, and it’s something I teach in-depth inside of my mentorship program Scale It, but today, I plan to share some positive lessons I’ve learned, as well as some not-so-great lessons.

 

My hope is that it will help you avoid some of the common mistakes and pitfalls that I’ve made in my own business so you can scale in a way that feels easy because that’s what it’s all about, my friend. 

 

In this episode, we cover: 

• Snapshots question: What was the biggest lesson you learned through having an associate team?
• The work that’s still on you as the lead photographer 
• How bringing on a team can bring in more revenue 
• Getting your time back to do more of what you love 
• Join the waitlist for Scale It - Doors open November 2024

 

SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/biggest-lessons-for-building-a-photography-associate-team/ 

 

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• Episode 30 - When It's Time to Scale Your Photography Business

• Episode 31 - 5 Modern Ways to Scale Your Photography Business

• Episode 32 - How I Took an Entire Month Off and Still Made 5 Figures

• Episode 33 - Avoiding Short Term Thinking and Planning Long Term Growth

• Episode 34 - 5 Myths on Scaling Your Photography Business

 

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