If I want to build a profitable freelance business in the next 1000 days, what do I have to do?

7 years 11 months ago - 7 years 11 months ago #485271 by roberthh
I have 3 hours a day to work on my freelancing business next to my full time job. Sometimes less, sometimes more. And because I don't want to rush the process, I'm aiming for about a 1000 days. Or 3000 hours. I'm curious how you guys would spend these hours. To set the bar in terms of revenue: $4.000 per month. Hope to get some interesting insights in what it takes to get there in a 1000 days. :)  (I'm starting with 0 technical skills and 0 contacts.)


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7 years 10 months ago #485750 by Joves
:rofl:
I really hate to tell you this but there is no magic bullet to making money in photography. It takes a lot of time, practice, patience, and some luck. This is especially true for a free lancer, because you have to build a reputation to get the work. 
But good luck on the 1000 days thing.


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7 years 10 months ago - 7 years 10 months ago #485841 by icepics
edit - Resources deleted due to concerns mentioned below.

Sharon
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7 years 10 months ago #486064 by roberthh
Thanks for the links Icepics, I've added them to my list of things to learn from here:  learning-photography.zeef.com/roberthopman

Thanks Joves for the feedback. I'm not looking for the magic bullet. Instead there are always obstacles or things to look out for in the beginning. I'm trying to discover those. FYI, I'm trying to find answers for:  www.photographytalk.com/forum/new-to-pho...aphy-business#484982

Hope that helps for your context.


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7 years 10 months ago #486373 by icepics
Dennis (Joves) is right about it taking a lot of time, etc. etc. etc.

Robert you're saying you want the information for the related thread here on PT about starting a photography business. That wasn't mentioned in your first post and I thought you were just asking for resources for your own use - I posted links for your personal use and to share with other PT members who participate in the forum here on PT.

I see by the links that you used the resources I provided for your page on another website. I didn't provide links for that purpose, especially for a site that's overseas and has Terms that state the website 'owns' the links - which doesn't make sense.

I feel you should have made it clear why you wanted information. I would like you to remove the links I provided from the other website, although I realize the resources are pro photographers organizations that anyone could look up.

Sharon
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7 years 10 months ago #486491 by roberthh
Hi Icepics,

I'm not using anything, it's more that I'm creating a list of links so I keep an overview of things while I'm helping PT. I indeed forgot to share it with him, which I did right away. Thanks for pointing that out (I guess).

I'm sharing the zeef page as often as possible with people that are searching for curated educational content. I don't see why I should remove it right now, hope it's okay to keep them there.

Thank you so much.


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7 years 10 months ago #486787 by srubio77
Although I'm not sure that I can give fool-proof advice on how to find "success" as a freelancer in 1000 days, my experiences have taught me time and time again how important patience and perseverance is in attaining long term success and profitability. I think that every freelancer's experience is a bit of a roller coaster, especially in the beginning - you hit many highs and lows, and I think one of the biggest obstacles is sticking with it through the tough times. 

Other than that, I think that finding your niche is essential. What differentiates your services from those of others? Start small and see what needs there are in your community. Use them as opportunities to build upon your portfolio. As you go, you'll get a sense of what you like and don't like and be able to refine your skills. 

Best of luck!


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7 years 10 months ago #488176 by roberthh
Much appreciated! So find opportunities around you and use those to build your portfolio. Then find recurring needs and make that your niche. Seems logical! Thanks again


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7 years 10 months ago #488276 by icepics
I didn't share resources here on PT for you to post on your page on another website based in another country that includes Terms that are not completely clear or understandable. I posted the info. for your own use and to share with other site users here on PT.

The zeef page is your work being done elsewhere, and to me it wasn't clear you were looking for educational resources for that. I don't think it's OK to ask for info. from any of us here and expect to be able to use or post it elsewhere without asking.

Sharon
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7 years 9 months ago #490241 by roberthh
Hi Icepics,

just want to follow up here. I'm making the zeefpage for photographytalk.


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