How Tia Haygood Achieved A $2k Sales Average With Virtual Networking
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews Tokyo & North Carolina-based photographer Tia Haygood. Listen in as Tia tells us all about her incredible photography journey between Tokyo and North Caroline, how she mastered virtual networking and how she achieved incredible success.
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Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Tia Haygood, a Tokyo-based photographer who shares her unique journey of growing a successful photography business in Japan while also maintaining clients back in North Carolina. Tia discusses her strategies for virtual networking, the impact of AI tools on her workflow, and how she effectively markets herself in a diverse and risk-averse culture like Japan. She also touches on the challenges of pricing her services and the importance of having a mentor to guide you through the business landscape.
Key Topics Covered:
– Transitioning to a Photography Business in Japan: Tia’s journey from a hobbyist photographer to running a successful business in Tokyo and the role of mentorship in her growth.
– Virtual Networking and Marketing: How Tia built her client base in Tokyo and North Carolina using virtual networking, especially during the pandemic.
– Efficient Post-Processing with AI Tools: The AI tools Tia uses to streamline her workflow, reducing the time spent on post-processing.
– Pricing Strategies and Market Adaptation: Tia’s approach to pricing her services in a market that is both culturally and economically different from the U.S.
Featured Guest: Tia Haygood
Host: Nikki Closser
Episode Highlights:
1. Tia’s Start in Photography: How a birthday party gig in Tokyo led to the launch of her photography business.
2. Mentorship and Business Growth: The critical role Tia’s mentor played in helping her establish a business in a foreign country.
3. Adapting to the Tokyo Market: The challenges and rewards of working in a risk-averse market like Japan.
4. AI Tools in Photography: How tools like Aftershoot and Evoto have revolutionized Tia’s post-processing workflow, allowing her to maintain high quality while saving time.
Listener Takeaways:
1. The importance of finding a mentor when starting a business, especially in a foreign market.
2. How virtual networking can be a powerful tool for growing a business, even across continents.
3. The value of embracing AI tools to improve efficiency and reduce burnout in photography.
Duration: 56:57
Release Date: 08/19/2024
Where to Listen: https://art19.com/shows/the-portrait-system-podcast/episodes/3fd6942c-23b4-4a11-9018-f813cc8e461e
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