How To Put A Value To Your Time and Maximize Contribution

Kelsey Harrison knew her days as an office manager had a shelf life. Even with multiple internships and a degree in Public Relations, she found that the Austin job market was oversaturated at best. So, Kelsey took her lifetime of experience with photography and doubled down on creating a business of her own - Oh Happy Day Booth.

“I’ve been in the photography industry my entire life. I knew what I could offer and that it would be high quality,” Kelsey shared. “I knew there would be clients out there that would pay top dollar for this service, and there is a high demand for it. It really opened my eyes to the viability of creating this business.”

Harrison’s PR degree never lost its use though. In fact, by embracing the concept of “skill stacking,” she’s used that knowledge to enhance her perspective on the direction of Oh Happy Day Booth. “I knew from the beginning that branding was going to play a big role in finding my ideal client,” she said. “I knew I wanted to market our services as a luxury product.”

In this episode of Voices of Impact, Kelsey talks about how she’s learned to value her time as a business owner as a means to maximize her contribution. We discuss photography as her lifelong passion, overcoming the challenge of a neurological disorder, and her mantra of “leaning in” to creating a personal network. Kelsey also shares how to re-approach volunteering business services to make sure everyone gets paid double. Listen in to find out more...