Business Building

For Creators: How to Build a Profitable Business in the Internet Age

Written by Dave Morrow
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I get a lot of questions about quitting a 9-5 job and starting an online business built around photography, video, or any other creative endeavor.

Most of these questions tie a big creative idea the person has to the money or lifestyle they think the idea will produce.

After the initial idea, they have no clue how to start or where to aim their energy. For this reason, they take a guess, try something, it fails short term, then they quit.

My goal is to teach you a simple framework that I’ve been using and improving upon over the past 8 years of running an online business.

Why Your Photography Business Will Fail & How to Succeed Instead

Written by Dave Morrow
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You have the ability to work on what you love, be your own boss, create new art every day, and get paid very well for it.

On the other hand, 85% of creative & photography businesses fail within the first few years.

This article defines the main reasons why your business will fail & teaches you how to succeed instead.

The Hidden Costs of Social Media (for Creators)

Written by Dave Morrow
Join the Conversation: 60 CommentsFiled Under: Articles, Business Building, The Creative Process

One day, fads will change and today’s popular social media platforms won’t exist at scale.

New ones will.

This is a guarantee, but the timeframe and specifics are unknown.

How much time and money will it cost you to switch platforms and build a new audience?

Now, 15X that.