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.

Chelsea Sherman

Working as a designer and a photographer means that I have to set the prices and the expectations in my business. Having a profitable business as a freelance creative is challenging because finding consistent clientele takes time and a lot of resources. Read more>>

Jenna Millner

The biggest challenge for creative professionals to profitability is that time equals money. There are a lot of factors that play into that concept. We not only have the challenge of balancing how much time we are spending on our clients’ brands but also getting people to realize the value of our time as it relates to design. Read more>>

Sarah Funk

When I started as a full-time content creator in 2017, it wasn’t something people did as their primary career because monetizing was challenging. Read more>>

Jakia (Jak) Thompson

One of the biggest challenges to profitability in the chef industry is managing food costs effectively. This includes sourcing high-quality ingredients at reasonable prices, minimizing waste, and controlling portion sizes to ensure that expenses are kept in check while maintaining the quality of dishes. Read more>>

Tim Coto

An outsider’s perspective shows that as a photographer or videographer, you have significant profits. Ideally, one would but It depends on the niche you choose. Read more>>

Zion Guzman

The biggest challenge to profitability within tattooing that I’ve noticed is the fact that we’re all a bunch of artists and hippies in charge. Read more>>

Hannah Staddon

The primary challenge to profitability in the culinary apparel industry, particularly for Funky Chef, lies in the intricate craftsmanship and customized nature of our fitted chef coats, which sets us apart from the competition. Read more>>

Jade Daniels

I believe the biggest challenge to profitability in my industry is visibility. In order for someone to trust you with their online presence, you “have to” have an amazing one yourself. Read more>>