In this podcast, Rob Faber shares his journey as a photographer and educator, discussing the challenges of transitioning from the public sector to running a creative business. He explores the differences between owning a business and merely having a job, emphasizing the importance of understanding the creative process in a business context. Rob aims to document his experiences, mistakes, and successes as he builds a sustainable photography brand, while also addressing the competitive nature of the photography industry.

Takeaways

Rob has been teaching for 23 years and is a photographer.

Transitioning from public sector to private sector has been challenging.

Owning a business is different from owning a job.

The podcast will document Rob's journey in building a photography brand.

Mistakes are part of the learning process in business.

Understanding client relationships is crucial for success.

Rob emphasizes the value of his photography services.

The photography market is saturated, making differentiation important.

Rob aims to create a replicable business model.

The podcast will be an honest and unfiltered exploration of his journey.

Titles

From Teacher to Photographer: A Journey Begins

Navigating the Challenges of Creative Entrepreneurship

Sound bites

"How do you take a creative business?"

"I'm not a discount photographer."

"It's going to be all over the place."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Journey

04:56 Navigating the Creative Business Landscape

08:22 Building a Sustainable Photography Brand

Keywords:

photography, business, creative process, entrepreneurship, podcast, branding, small business, photography industry, creative entrepreneurship, business strategies