The Katelyn James Podcast

Ep. 26 | 3 Tips for Building Something From Nothing

And how we started an Acton Academy

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3 Tips on Building Something from Nothing

Today’s episode has two purposes! The second part is for any business owner!

1. HOW TO START AN ACTON:  

I have been asked so many times HOW to start a school like we have! We launched a micro-school last fall for our children and our community and it’s been such an amazing success! You can learn more about it HERE! 

So, there is a section of this episode dedicated to helping others know the first steps to take to start their own but there is ALSO something in this episode that applies to EVERYONE in business! 

 

2. THREE TIPS FOR MARKETING SOMETHING THAT DOESN’T EXIST! 

  • Want to be viewed as luxury or more high-end in your brand? 
  • Want to pivot?
  • Want to re-emerge online after some time off? 
  • Want to have content when business is slow?! 

 

This episode is for you! 

 

Believe it or not, I actually find it FUN and CHALLENGING and even EASIER to create content when I have very little to work with!! 

 

I’ve learned this is actually a secret to successfully marketing when you’re either just getting started or business is slow and content is hard to find! 

 

So, dive into this episode because I’m sharing some tips for anybody who is potentially pivoting, tweaking or re-marketing from a dead place in their business.

 

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Ps. If you’re a photographer that knows you need MORE than just some help with social media content in order to look legit and professional, I have a FREE CLASS that will teach you the foundational principles that will give you higher quality, natural light images the very next time you shoot! ENJOY! 

 

Want to catch up on more episodes?! Listen below!

 

 

Thanks for reading!

— Katelyn

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