
Freedom Focus Photography When Networking Fails with Michelle Crandall
Mar 3, 2026
29:16
329 - Are networking groups actually worth it for photographers? In this episode, we break down a full year inside a weekly networking group — the time, the money, and the real results. If you’ve ever wondered whether those early morning meetings are growing your business or just filling your calendar, this one’s for you.
What to Listen For
- Why the networking group experiment started
- The real revenue generated in one year
- The true time commitment breakdown
- What opportunity cost actually means
- Why referrals favor certain industries
- The hidden math behind referral statistics
- Visibility versus strategic alignment
- Why photographers blame themselves
- What was gained beyond revenue
- How to evaluate marketing experiments
This episode is a reminder that activity and progress are not the same thing. If you want to build a profitable photography business, you have to look at the numbers. Listen in and decide where your energy is best spent.
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