Have you ever had a friend look at a business and randomly throw out numbers that made it seem like that business owner must be making serious bank? We’ve experienced that many times, and know from conversations with operators and owners in those industries that their real profitability is often far, far less. The reason is often that there are unique challenges to profitability in almost every industry and so we wanted to create a space for entrepreneurs from across industries and markets to discuss the challenges to profitability in their industries.

Donna Permell

Photography can be profitable if we are all on the same page. Because of digital everyone is a photographer but do not understand the business of it. 25 Years ago I can get shoot for 1 hr and get $1000.00 now it is like pulling teeth because the picture taker have not done their research or gotten themself a mentor. Read more>>

Tharren Printup

The biggest challenge within the Private Chef / Catering Industry is the inconsistent fluctuation of product pricing variables. In a competitive Industry as such, there are certain factors that can grant vendors an edge over competitors which include Exterior styling, marketing strategies and the most important high quality food product. Read more>>

Will Tenney

It’s easy to look at a business from the outside and assume it’s profitable. This is particularly true in the music industry. Everybody works overtime to seem profitable, but very few are. This goes for artists and industry pros alike. Being “big” doesn’t necessarily mean being rich. Read more>>

Nadia Liggins

In the event design and planning business, the biggest challenge to profitability is budget constraints. Working within a tight budget is akin to a funambulist’s act, requiring remarkable mental agility and the skillful ability to tactfully decline projects that exceed what can be realistically delivered within the given budget. It’s a delicate balancing act. Read more>>

Ethereal Empress

In my industry, there are a few challenges to profitability stemming from paying vendor fees to replenishing supplies for upcoming events. The opportunities to vend are wonderful for networking while the uncertainty of profit may linger subconsciously. Read more>>