Jill Gum Classroom/Photo U Business Builder

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Photo U Business Builder

Learn a proven step-by-step process to build the Photography Business of your dreams!

Photo U Business Builder

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The Photo U Business Builder is a 6 module program for photographers who want to start or grow your new photography business!  

Here is what is included:

Learning
Each module includes recorded video content to teach you everything you need to know to get your business started. Content is released in a sequential order that covers each step clearly to grow your business. In this program we will cover:
-The heart behind your business
-Social Media Marketing and Growing your Business
-Pricing
-Legal considerations/
Insurance/Taxes
-Client Communication 
-Workflow and Organization
(and more!)

Growing
Each module includes an an action plan to work on throughout the month to help you advance to the next step of building your business.  This is the tried-and-true checklist I wish I had when I started to build my own business 8 years ago that will tell you exactly what you need to do each month along with the content.  

Community
Students will be added to a facebook group for all Business Builder course students where I actively answer ongoing questions and offer support.


Post-Session Workflow Breakdown
From choosing, editing and delivering the final images, my students will get a complete look at my post-session workflow to learn how they can apply it to their own business!   Students will get to watch me shoot an entire mini-session and then see my workflow breakdown on the back end.  This will allow my students to see the entire process start to finish (along with all of my tips and tricks for an organized, consistent system that will be easily maintained in your business!).   

Investment:
For the value of just the in person workshop alone, I’m giving my students the entire program!  The investment my students make can be made up for in just a COUPLE of photos sessions with your new clients, which I guarantee you will be able to book during the duration of the program.  I am confident that my students will make up the investment before the program is done as I walk with them step by step to get there.

If you are ready to join me on a 6 module journey that could change the course of your career, of your family, and of your life as it has for mine-- jump in today before the spots are gone!   Click the button below to join:

FAQs

Q: What if I WANT to start a business, but haven't photographed anyone other than my kids yet?

J: You are in the right place!  As long as you comfortably know how to use your camera and shoot well (I highly recommend in manual), this program will cover the very next steps!!  I will teach students how to find clients, what to do once you have found them, and everything else until their photos have been delivered!

Q: I already have a business started, have a social media page or website, and have been photographing clients for a while but want to grow fast. Is this for me?

J: In the Business Builder, we’ll be covering these initial steps thoroughly.  If you feel like you have a firm grasp on all of the content described in Part 1, I recommend you email me to get on the waiting list for my Business Boost program coming in the next year, or sign up for a 1-on-1 coaching session with me.  Both options look at your individual business needs to help you grow to the next level! If you wouldn't call yourself a "growing photography business yet" (you aren't regularly bringing in clients, aren't confident how to find them, don’t know what to price, or just feel generally lost on what your next steps are) then this Business Builder program is for you!

Q: What if I WANT to start a business, but am not super confident in my camera skills?

J: I have a PERFECT solution for you that dozens of other photo enthusiasts have seen great success with!  It is called the Jill Gum Photo U and it is my membership to teach you how to use your camera in a beautiful and meaningful way, all the way from the first time it’s in your hands until you can comfortably take great photos and make great setting choices in any situation!  Click HERE for all the details! It is the perfect lead in to the Business Builder course after you complete the Photo U lessons!
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Due to the nature of the program, the course will run with no less than 7 students. If less than 7 enroll, a modified plan or refund will be offered.

Hey There!

Welcome to the Jill Gum Classroom!  I'm Jill, a photographer, educator, and encourager (and past high school teacher of 8 years!).

I hope this classroom is an incredibly useful resource for you, wherever you are on your creative business journey!

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Contents

WELCOME!! START HERE

The Heart Behind your Business + Business Set-Up

Business Builder Month 1 Homework.pdf
Intro.mp4
DBA.mp4
Banking.mp4
Sales Tax.mp4
Income Tax.mp4
Insurance-Contracts.mp4
Month 1 Slide Deck.pdf
JGP Contract.docx
Sample Contract 1.docx
Month 1 Coaching Call.mp4

Social Media Marketing + Personal Branding

Business Builder Month 2 Homework
Month 2 Notes Page
Business Builder Month 2 Week 1 Lesson
Facebook Page Cover Template- Mobile
Facebook Page Cover Template- Desktop
FB Covers Template video.mov
Business Builder Month 2 Week 2 Lesson
Business Builder Month 2 Week 3 Lesson
Business Builder Month 2 Week 4 Lesson
Walk Down JGP Logo Memory Lane.mov
Month 2 Coaching Call.mp4

Pricing For What You Are Worth

Business Builder Month 3 Homework.pdf
Month 3 Part 1.mp4
Month 3 Part 2.mp4
Month 3 Part 3.mp4
Gallery Delivery Options.pdf
Gallery Delivery Options.mp4
Month 3 Coaching Call

Building Client Connections

Business Builder Month 4 Homework.pdf
Month 4 Lesson 1.mp4
Month 4 Lesson 2.mp4
Session Prep Guide Template
Link to Template + Canva Help
Month 4 Coaching Call

Pre-Session Workflow and Organization

Business Builder Month 5 Homework.pdf
Month 5 Lesson 1 Email Organization.mp4
Month 5 Lesson 2: Wisestamp.mp4
Month 5 Lesson 3: Trello.mp4
Email Templates for Portrait Sessions.pdf
Trell Board Instructions.pdf
Month 5 Coaching Call.mp4

Post Session Workflow

Note: This month's PDF doesn't really contain any new work because last month's PDF homework guide covered BOTH pre-session and post-session workflow elements.  This month's main homework was to attend the live shooting event and work through the post-processing videos!
Business Builder Month 6.pdf
Aperture Extra.mov
Month 6 Cull Session 1.mp4
Month 6 Cull Session 2.mp4
Month 6 Session 1 Edit.mp4
Month 6 Session 2 Edit.mp4
Month 6 Session Export/Upload/Deliver.mp4
Month 6 Coaching Call