Shelly Waldman
Business coach for food photographers, food stylists and photographers
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Creatives |
| Credentials | Economics studies, UC Santa Barbara; Apprenticeship under Tara Gentile |
Shelly Waldman is a business coach for creative business owners, with a focus on food photographers, food stylists and photographers. She started her own photography business and later analyzed budgets for one of the largest financial institutions in the country. She studied economics at UC Santa Barbara and apprenticed under Tara Gentile. She breaks complex business ideas into simple tasks that clients can check off a to-do list.
What Shelly helps with
Shelly helps creative business owners make their businesses simple, streamlined and profitable.
- Making a small business simpler and more streamlined
- Turning a creative passion into steady income
- Breaking complex business ideas into simple tasks
- Building a more profitable photography business
Who Shelly works with
Shelly works with creative business owners. Her focus is food photographers, food stylists and photographers. Her clients come from a range of backgrounds, and she works to understand each client's own position and needs.
Background and qualifications
Shelly launched her own photography business and learned business lessons firsthand. She later analyzed budgets for one of the largest financial institutions in the country. She studied economics at UC Santa Barbara. She also apprenticed under Tara Gentile, which shaped how she coaches small business owners. She brings together her photography skills and her business experience, so she understands both the business side and the creative process behind strong images.
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A photographer and former budget analyst at a large financial institution who coaches creative business owners.
Best for food photographers, food stylists and photographers who want a simpler, more profitable business.
Common questions
How much does Shelly Waldman charge?
Coaching with Shelly runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Shelly from this page for an exact quote.
What does Shelly Waldman help with?
Shelly Waldman helps with making a small business simpler and more streamlined, turning a creative passion into steady income, breaking complex business ideas into simple tasks and building a more profitable photography business.
Is Shelly Waldman certified?
Shelly Waldman lists: Economics studies, UC Santa Barbara; Apprenticeship under Tara Gentile.
Does Shelly Waldman understand the creative side of photography?
Yes. She launched her own photography business. She combines that experience with her business background.
How do I contact Shelly Waldman?
Send Shelly a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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