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Top 5 Things Meg Learned at Imaging USA 2015

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Imaging USA was an awesome and business-changing event for the hubs and me.  We learned so much, and we really wanted to share some of our favorite lessons, in hopes that we could talk some fence-riders into attending next year.  After all, while we love to work with each other, we also love to network and learn from new people too!

***Disclaimer:  Tim is the PPA member.  Meg is totally unaffiliated with Imaging USA, and this post is not sponsored by them in any way.

So here you go, the Top 5 Things Meg Learned at Imaging USA 2015:

  1. The hubs and I are not at the bottom of the barrel like we thought we were.  We're actually off to a good start.  This was super refreshing to find out.  It was also super nice to have validation for what we're trying to do.
  2. If you want to be in it to win it, you have to keep learning.  Even the "masters" were discussing personal/professional development books they had read and classes recently taken.  As a "lifelong learner", I appreciate this.
  3. Dream big!  Some of the biggest names in photography had humble beginnings - just like us!  It's okay to dream big, as long as you develop a game plan to get you there.
  4. Figure out your workflow.  As an entrepreneur (and a human), you should you manage your time efficiently and effectively.  By doing so, you can get your work done and have more time for your family, your non-work-related-passions, and yourself!
If you're thinking about going to Imaging USA or another personal/professional development conference, please give a shout out below.  We'd love to hear from you!

Peace, Love, & Craftiness,

Meg

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