In episode 9 of the podcast, I explore the topic of becoming a full-time photographer. Many photography enthusiasts go through the experience of falling in love with the idea of becoming a self-employed artist. But a lot of these same people don’t conduct an adequate audit of their own skills - not just the skill of taking a good picture, I mean business skills.If you are considering becoming a professional photographer, the questions I ask in this podcast may be useful to you. Starting a successful photography business is definitely possible, but it’s important to adequately prepare to make the transition from steady day job to self-employed a success.SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTERhttp://eepurl.com/cOpm4DSelf-Audit Questions for Becoming a Pro Photographer:Why Do You Want to Be a Full-Time Photographer?Who is Your Target Client? What Services Will You Provide?How Will You Attract Clients?What is Your Target Monthly Income?Have You Read Any Business Books? What Do You Know About Running a Business? What Do You Need to Know?Other ConsiderationsHealth InsuranceRetirement PlansVacation TimeBusiness Book Recommendations:The Personal MBA by Josh KaufmanBest Business Practices for Photographers by John HarringtonSell or Be Sold by Grant CardoneThe 10X Rule by Grant CardonePrimal Branding by Patrick HanlonThe E-Myth Revisited by Michael GerberConnect with Me:YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/c/danbullmanphotography/INSTAGRAM: @danbullmanFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/danbullmanphotography/MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@danbullmanphotographyWEBSITE: http://danbullman.com/TWITTER: @danbullman