"ONE LIFE ON THIS EARTH IS ALL THAT WE GET, WHETHER IT IS ENOUGH OR NOT ENOUGH, AND THE OBVIOUS CONCLUSION WOULD SEEM TO BE THAT AT THE VERY LEAST WE ARE FOOLS IF WE DO NOT LIVE IT AS FULLY AND BRAVELY AND BEAUTIFULLY AS WE CAN." - Frederick Buechner
I couldn't have said it better myself. As another year is here and gone, I have made it a priority to reflect. .....on just how far my business has grown, and just how much I have grown as a person. As a small business owner, it is easy to feel overwhelmed.....like you are a one man band trying to play an orchestra.
But each time I go through this motion of laying out all that I have accomplished, I can't help but be in awe of the beauty that has crossed my path throughout the year. It is a wonderful reminder that a lot of little steps can sure add up to some major progress.
So very much can be accomplished with determination, a lot of kindness, and a little elbow grease.
And I want to thank each and every person that I have crossed paths with. For their support, their love, their encouragement....and for supporting me in building upon my dream as a successful small business owner.
Below outlines some of my major accomplishments in 2012. I am so very proud of this list and the blood, sweat, and tears that went into making these things happen.
2012 Accomplishments:
2012 Accomplishments:
*Made the decision to commit to photography full time
*Successfully filed with the state as Kerri Photography LLC
*Switched banks to better serve my photo business account
*Went through a year of online proofing and print orders
*Studied up on my accounting terms to better understand reports and numbers
*Started on [and purchased key items for] basement renovation - TO BE SHOW ROOM!
*Streamlined wedding, family, and senior album processes
*Partnered with DSMVibe [https://www.facebook.com/DSMVibe?fref=ts] to cover the following local music events:
-Moreland & Arbuckle https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151302997967970.491621.181040322969&type=1
-Grace Potter & the Nocturnals https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151089217202970.457223.181040322969&type=3
-Little Big Town https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150310744287970.366152.181040322969&type=3
-Don Williams https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150655413462970.419843.181040322969&type=3
-Winter Blues Fest https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150556938242970.406770.181040322969&type=3
-Martin Sexton https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151205658717970.475651.181040322969&type=3
*Completed 4 day Business Boot Camp
*Put together an extensive Business Plan
*Switched accountants
*Partnered with the following local small business and organizations for cross marketing:
-Des Moines Social Club - Fireball https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151134989922970.463367.181040322969&type=3
-Lutheran Church of Hope https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151072613342970.455501.181040322969&type=3
-Beaverdale Farmers Market http://www.kerrisalowphotography.blogspot.com/2012/06/tuesday-fabulous-day-for-farmers-market.html
-The World Food Prize https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151283689272970.488450.181040322969&type=1
-Vintage No. 35 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151191591052970.472858.181040322969&type=1
-Hoyt Sherman Place http://www.kerrisalowphotography.blogspot.com/2012/06/its-lovely-hoyt-sherman-place.html
*Highlighted in WeddingLovely Lookbook as a top Des Moines wedding photographer
*Put together a week by week [covering 52 weeks] marketing plan
*Read the following Business Books:
-Donald Trump's How To Kick Ass in Life and Business
-The 11 Laws of Likability
-The 4 Hour Work Week
-Birthing the Elephant
-If You're Not First You're Last
-Let My People Go Surfing: Patagonia
-The Paradox of Choice
I am beyond pumped to think about what 2013 will bring....as it marks MY FIRST FULL YEAR DEDICATED TO PHOTOGRAPHY!!!
On that note.....here's to 365 new days of opportunity!
On that note.....here's to 365 new days of opportunity!
with love....
Kerri Photography
life is beautiful.
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