We were lucky to catch up with Haley Ponthieux recently and have shared our conversation below.
Haley, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. It’s easy to look at a business or industry as an outsider and assume it’s super profitable – but we’ve seen over and over again in our conversation with folks that most industries have factors that make profitability a challenge. What’s biggest challenge to profitability in your industry?
I think seeing the long term vision is super important. Starting out, and even now depending on the opportunity I engage in a lot of free work. It’s not a loss because you gain experience and get to truly express yourself creatively especially if it is something you feel you are meant to do. Taking a “loss” profit wise will meet you with success in the long term. I think having your eyes in a place of just knowing your vision and knowing where you want to be is the most important thing.
Haley, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I am a photographer and creator! I do a lot of creative directing in shoot, produce a ton of content for my socials and run a podcast! I am looking to grow and eventually add music into my offerings because it has been a dream of mine since forever. I allow a safe space for people to express themselves creatively and not feel judged, misunderstood, or like they have to go by “social norms”. Having outlets of creativity are so important especially when you feel misunderstood as a creative. I love working with the vision and making it come to life.
How did you build your audience on social media?
I think being personable on media is the best answer here. In reality people want to support a business and pay for a service when they feel comfortable with who they are giving to. Making a safe spot for that audience and building that bond came naturally for me since I love sharing creative ventures in my life and as an outsider loves to see everyone’s journey!
What’s worked well for you in terms of a source for new clients?
I think totally going for it and putting myself out there. Producing content for more to see and reaching out! Closed mouths don’t get fed, you must create the opportunity for yourself it is often times not just handed to you.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fmHcxZLuDJzTcpXDhowgS?si=2stgz81aSyuB60VPRFZ6yg
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleyponx/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063540788176
Image Credits
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