Knowing When to Build a Team with Morgan Nagle

Building a national photography business is certainly not easy, but for Morgan Nagle staying local was never the plan. A year after starting her business she had to move and she realized that she didn’t want to miss out on the growth she’d seen in that market. Listen as she shares her story and how she’s begun to build a team to better serve her clients.

Being able to photograph couples and clients around the nation is a dream come true for Morgan. She now travels all over the country with open dates and sells her packages in person. This shift has helped triple her income even during this pandemic.

It was then that she realized that she needed to build out her team so that she could work with more clients over more space. She’s sharing how she built her team and how she’s managed it as her business grows. But building a team wasn’t her original goal.

Listen as she shares her tips, her tricks, and why building a team has changed her business and her life. Morgan has learned so much as she’s grown her business over the past few years and she’s sharing it all with you today. You won’t want to miss out on her brilliance.

In This Episode:

[01:12] Welcome to the show, Morgan!

[04:14] Morgan discusses moving her business from Ohio to Tennessee and how she branded to make the relocation easier.

[07:21] Morgan shares some locations she has done photoshoots.

[10:18] Listen, as Morgan speaks about the growth of her company in 2020, even with the pandemic.

[14:11] She discusses the transition from being a solo photographer to have associates that can take over.

[19:26] Morgan speaks about her hiring process when adding team members.

[22:27] Morgan discusses what 2021 looks like for her business.

[25:20] Morgan believes that in-person sales are imperative if you want to have a sustainable photography business.

[29:31] Listen as Morgan gives a tip for anyone wanting to grow their team in 2021.

[31:08] HoneyBook and Fundy are Morgan’s favorite business tools.

[31:43] Morgan shares her favorite quote.