Michael D. Price M.Photog.Cr. has over 40 years of experience spanning small business management, information technology, and photography. He has been a software developer, project manager, and consulted on process analysis, business efficiency, and quality assurance for some of the largest companies in the country before leaving Corporate America to start his own business. As a photographer, Mike has created award-winning images for national sporting events, publications, youth sports, and high school seniors. Today, he specializes in commercial clients with business headshots, executive portraits, and architectural marketing images. Mike has recently published his first book – “Quit Like a Pro – Your Personalized Guide to Confidently Closing your Photography Business.”
He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Systems Analysis from Miami University and an MBA from Franklin University. Mike has earned Master Photographer and Photographic Craftsman degrees from the Professional Photographers of America and has served as a board member of the Professional Photographers of Ohio and twice as president of the Professional Photographers of Central Ohio.
Mike is an advocate for professional development, frequently speaking on photographic techniques and small business management. His photography business website can be found at www.FairfieldPhoto.com and his education resource site is located at www.PhotographersToolbox.com
Michael lives in Central Ohio with his wife, Mindy.
SHORT DESCRIPTION
“Be Prepared – Getting Organized for Your Business’s Expiration Date”
Join Mike Price for an hour-long webinar on how to prepare for closing your business, whether it’s retirement, serious injury, illness, or even death. Learn what is needed to triage, stabilize, and eventually close your photography business without dumping the business’s responsibilities to unprepared family or friends. Take the first step toward better organization and peace of mind, regardless of how your business comes to an end.”
LONG DESCRIPTION
“Be Prepared – Getting Organized for Your Business’s Expiration Date” – Join Mike Price for an insightful presentation on preparing to close your business, whether due to retirement, illness, injury, or even death.
Every business has an expiration date, but when you’re unable to oversee its closure, critical information like passwords, financial details, and so many other details can be left in limbo. Without someone who knows what to do with this information, you risk frustrating your best customers, losing money, incurring penalties, and ultimately damaging your legacy.
Mike Price is deeply passionate about helping our industry avoid these mistakes. He witnessed firsthand the importance of proper planning after leading a team of photographers to assist David Beckham and his wife following David’s stroke. Mike also spent three months caring for his mother after a severe fall and brain injury, experiences that pointed to how a little preparation now can make all the difference in a crisis. These moments inspired him to create this program and his first published book, Quit Like a Pro.
In this session, Mike will share how business owners can prepare for closure, whether planned or unforeseen. Learn the immediate steps to jump start preparation of your business today, ensuring that when the time comes, a trusted individual can take over to triage, stabilize, and close your business—without burdening unprepared family or friends. Take the first step toward better organization and peace of mind, no matter how your business ends.
www.FairfieldPhoto.com for my photography business
www.PhotographersToolbox.com for my education/speaking resources.