Focus on Business with Jane Goodrich | A Podcast For Photographers

Thinking Like an Entrepreneur: Strategies for Business Success with Chris Shabay

Jane Goodrich

Join me, Jane Goodrich, in conversation with Chris Shabay as he shares his journey of starting a photography business in Sierra Leone and the lessons he learned along the way. 

In this episode, Texas native, Chris Shabay details his unique experience getting started in photography back in 2004 through missionary work in Africa. He emphasizes the importance of thinking like an entrepreneur and studying successful people in business. He also discusses the value of providing a unique client experience and the power of storytelling in marketing. He offers insights on managing work-life balance, understanding market seasonality, and dealing with difficult clients. 

Stay tuned towards the end, as Chris shares a memorable story of a costly mistake, highlighting the importance of having insurance, and concludes by offering invaluable tips for success in photography!

You can find Chris at:
https://www.chrisshabayphotography.com/
https://www.instagram.com/chris_shabay/


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