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Meet Venus Michael

Venus is a transformative figure who turned a career setback into an opportunity for empowerment. With a focus on combating entrepreneurial poverty, she built her bookkeeping business, One21 Account-Ability, and leveraged her partnership with Mike Michalowicz, into a movement that catalyzes photographers toward financial mastery. Her book, Profit First for Photographers, and related services provide photographers with practical tools to transform their passion into profitable businesses.

A certified bookkeeper for more than 20 years, Venus’s approach is deeply personal, making complex financial concepts accessible and actionable in ways that best suit each individual. This has established her as a trusted mentor in the photography industry, guiding many through their transitions from hobbyists to successful business owners.

Venus’s influence is reflected in the success stories of those she has helped. By implementing the Profit First methodology, she has not only reshaped her own destiny but has also paved the way for photographers to achieve financial stability and creative fulfillment. Her work is a testament to the power of resilience and strategic financial planning in building thriving businesses.

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  • Gain a personalized understanding of your current business.

  • Identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.

  • Take the first step towards optimizing your business for success.

  • Adaptable resource catering to a range of businesses.

About the Book

Profit First for Photographers

VIEW YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH A NEW LENS

Profit First for Photographers is the definitive guide for photographers ready to escape the cycle of entrepreneurial poverty and achieve financial freedom. Through relatable stories, like that of Felicia, a photographer on the brink of giving up, each chapter illustrates common financial pitfalls and offers a practical, step-by-step roadmap to setting up a tailored banking structure, understanding the nuances of cash flow management, and applying the principles of Profit First to their unique business circumstances. Venus Michael’s approach goes beyond traditional financial advice. She delves into the psyche of the photographer, addressing not just the mechanics of money management but the mindset shifts necessary for lasting success. Her method is both a science and an art, marrying the analytical with the emotional, guiding photographers to a place of financial clarity and confidence. 

Reviews

What Professionals Are Saying

Praised by industry experts and practitioners alike, Venus’ book is transforming practices across the nation.

"Profit First for Photographers is THE blueprint photographers need to take their business from surviving to thriving. Venus makes it easy to understand and even simpler to apply.”
– Jennifer Fink, Timeless Memories Photography
“Venus takes a subject that I’ve often found confusing and speaks about it in a way that is simple and easy to understand. She really has a pulse on things we need to know, even if we don’t realize we need to know it.”
– Stephani McGirr, EGS Solutions
"This is the missing link every photographer, videographer, studio owner, or small business creative needs to start turning a profit. Period."
– Felicia Reed, Felicia Reed Photography
“Before Profit First, it was nearly impossible to visualize how our business would operate year after year. But now, after working with Venus, it’s so much easier to visualize and see how bright the future really is.”
– Adam Gold, A Gold Photo
“Venus not only coached me through the mechanics of budgets, cashflow, Quickbooks, and Profit First, she’s also just a really great friend—mentoring me through the highs and lows that come with running a business.”
– Sam Garcia, Sam Garcia Architect
“Venus just gets it. She gets photography. She gets our business model. She gets finding money in your business and utilizing cashflow in creative ways. Profit First is just one of the many tools in her toolbox.”
– Susan Symonds and Annie Landry, Mainframe Photographics

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