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Mai is opening a photography studio and needs a mentor who has done it

Looking for a small-business mentor, preferably with photography studio experience.

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Mai Tâm Trieu
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San Diego
I'm launching a photography studio in San Diego next March. I have saved the start-up funds myself, but I have never run a business before. I've questions about pricing, suppliers, simple bookkeeping, hiring and - frankly - how not to burn out. I'm looking for a mentor with real small-business experience, ideally in a photography studio, willing to have a monthly call for the first three months. I'll bring a list of questions and my numbers. If you have a few hours a month, and enjoy helping someone avoid the mistakes you made, I'd really appreciate it. If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
effort
1 hour a month
format
Online or by phone
skills
small business experience, bookkeeping, pricing
#mentoring#business#startup#small-business

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    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Letícia Vanessa Bastos

    thinking of you and your family, Mai. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Addis Ababa

    • Imam Kurniawan Lie

      Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Cambridge.

      • Emery A. Jordan

        Wishing you the best, Mai. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Dhaka but we're thinking of you.

        • Saad Adnan Chaudhry

          Wishing you peace, Mai. Hope you make a strong comeback.

          • Sani Dayo Zakari

            Rooting for you. Small businesses are the heart of San Diego. Hope you're open again soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

            • Tarık Erdoğan

              Thinking of you, Mai. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

              • Lars BjörklundID verified

                Wishing you peace, Mai. Hope you get there.

                • Karanja Evans Kessy

                  So sorry you're going through this, Mai. This could happen to any of us. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of San Diego.

                  • Juan D. Pacheco

                    praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of San Diego.

                    • Clara L. Espinoza

                      Sending love, Mai. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless

                      • Maverick Wong

                        Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless!

                        • Denis Yaroslav Bondarenko

                          Hang in there, Mai. Looking forward to the next update

                          • Eugene B. Brady

                            Stay strong. Hope the shop reopens soon. My husband and I read this together. All the best

                            • Rubel Babu Alam

                              Small businesses are the heart of San Diego. Hope you're open again soon. After 15 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings

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