Starting your own business at age 21- what seems incredibly scary, was exactly what Beth Lavin did following her dream to become a photographer. Over 6 years later, Beth has established herself as a successful brand and wedding photographer and recently even expanded her services into videography. This episode is truly a must watch for anyone wondering about the ins and outs of self-employment and all the ups and downs that come with it.

00:00 Trailer & Intro

02:04 Path to Becoming Self-Employed

03:13 Proudest Achievement To Date

07:41 Tips to Succeed As Young Business Owner

10:24 Challenges of Wedding Photography

12:13 Dealing With Questionable Photoshop Requests

15:19 Making Clients Feel Comfortable

17:27 Expanding Into Videography

23:32 Growth Vs Perfectionism

26:42 Dealing with Loneliness & Seeking Connections

31:47 Succeeding in Saturated Industries & Finding USP

33:29 Being Authentic & Vulnerable on Social Media

38:31 Dealing with Plagiarism and Tricky Clients

40:38 Staying Motivated In Difficult Times

42:23 Final Three

44:31 Closing

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