We recently connected with William Trostel and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, William thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Being a business owner can be really hard sometimes. It’s rewarding, but most business owners we’ve spoken sometimes think about what it would have been like to have had a regular job instead. Have you ever wondered that yourself? Maybe you can talk to us about a time when you felt this way?
Being a business owner is the most challenging but also most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Being your own boss can create ultimate flexibility in your life and it’s schedule. But at the same time it can be severely challenging because you are the head person in charge and when issues arise it falls on you, the owner. No boss or board members to fall back on. Thats all on you. Work/life balance is absolutely crucial in operating a small business because at times it feels like work will never end and you can just keep working 24/7 trying to get things done. And if you can’t develop that balance mental health issues are sure to develop.
William , 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 William Trostel. A full time freelance photographer/videographer based out of Pennsylvania, USA. I originally bought a camera as a way to film me and my friends skateboarding and it led to so much more. I think what sets me apart is my ability to push boundaries on what is considered art and the societal norm. I also possess such a sense of calmness and being relaxed that I’m not one to get flustered and melt down on the job. I recently have become very found on creating cinematic short films. Along with that, picking up a new DJI Avata 2 FPV drone has me excited for things to come.
Where do you think you get most of your clients from?
Word of mouth. It’s the most tried and true business method. Build a good relationship with your existing clients so they keep coming back and let them speak highly of you to others.
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
Leaving a legacy. When I pass away, my art lives on.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.williamtrostelphotography.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willtrostel
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williamtrostelphoto/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-trostel-0b1683153/
- Twitter: https://x.com/WilliamTrostel
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamTrostelPhotography
Image Credits
None, I am the photographer.