003 What does "scaling" mean, really?

10/09/2024 16 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3
003 What does "scaling" mean, really?

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Is growing a team or starting an agency the only way to scale your creative business? In this episode, let's debunk common myths about "scaling" your freelance business.I'm also sharing my personal journey of inadvertently building (and then stepping back from) an agency-style photography business.Join me as I reveal:The unexpected challenges I faced when trying to scaleWhy the "obvious" path to growth isn't always the right oneAlternative strategies for increasing your income without sacrificing creativityThe power of personal branding for one-to-one service providersWhether you're a photographer, designer, writer, or any other creative freelance entrepreneur, this episode will help you rethink your growth strategy and find a path that aligns with your goals and passions. Tune in to discover how you can build a thriving creative business without losing the joy that made you start in the first place!0:00 Myths about growing your small business or freelance business2:59 My experience inadvertently building an agency11:34 What I'm doing to "scale" instead of building an agency12:33 How to grow as a 1-1 service provider14:03 Other ways to raise prices by delivering more valueThanks for listening!Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilykim.co Join the free, private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprofitablecreatives Website: https://emilykim.coPhoto & video services: https://emilykimphotography.com/

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