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Josh Pather has made millions renting photo booths & now he teaches 1000’s of people how to start a photo booth rental business at his company Photo Booth International.
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Guest Resources
Photo Booth International – Helping Entrepreneurs Start A Business With Cutting Edge Photo Booths & World Class Customer Service!
PBI Forever Website – A FREE webinar on How To Make To $800+ An Event With A Photo Booth Business!
PBI on Instagram – Connect with Photo Booth International on Instagram!
3 Value Bombs
1. Be ready to take action immediately when an opportunity arises.
2. Photo booth rentals cost around $200-$500 per hour, depending on the city.
3. Opportunities still exist even if you’re satisfied with your work, consider a side hustle.
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Show Notes
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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: How to Start A Photo Booth Rental Business with Josh Pather
[1:03] – Josh shares something he believes about becoming successful that most people disagree with.
- He believes that you have to do things fast. Be prepared to take action right away when an opportunity comes.
[2:43] – How did you have the idea to get involved in photo booth rentals?
- Josh was working a corporate job while doing a side hustle as a wedding DJ.
- He noticed that there was an ample opportunity for people to rent photo booths. He thought about how he could make more money by working less at the same event.
- He started his first photo booth in June 2012 and went full-time in July 2013.
[5:18] – How much can one make with a photo booth rental business?
- Photo booth rental is around $200-$500 per hour, depending on the city you are servicing.
- You can get about a 40% profit margin.
- It is profitable if you do the initial work and hire a team to run the photo booth.
[6:44] – What is involved in having a photo booth rental business?
- You can start from scratch or save time by purchasing a package with a proven system.
- Set up social media for your photo booth.
- Reach out to venues, photographers, and DJs for business referrals.
- Have a contract with your client.
- Set up your photo booth 1-hour before the start of the event.
- You can do it part-time during the weekend.
[9:33] – A timeout to thank our sponsors!
- HighLevel: The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com!
- 50: Join JLD on his free ’50 days to something’ video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days!
[11:27] – How much does a photo booth cost?
- All-in-one entry-level package costs anywhere from $5,000 – $12,000
[13:04] – How do you grow and scale?
- In 2015 they did about 850 events with 25 staff and 15 photo booths.
- Getting hired by trade shows and corporate events is a great way to scale and grow your business.
- Provide tailor-fit service to your clients.
[15:06] – Why would Fire Nation want to buy a photo booth from you?
- Josh can provide packages with a proven system based on his years of experience.
- You will get an all-in-one package and after-sales support.
- You can connect with a supportive community.
- The photo booth business is demand-based, and there is a massive opportunity.
[16:49] – Josh’s parting piece of guidance.
- There are still opportunities available even if you are happy with what you are doing.
- Photo Booth International – Helping Entrepreneurs Start A Business With Cutting Edge Photo Booths & World Class Customer Service!
- PBI Forever Website – A FREE webinar on How To Make To $800+ An Event With A Photo Booth Business!
- PBI on Instagram – Connect with Photo Booth International on Instagram!
[19:43] – Thank you to our sponsors!
- HighLevel: The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com!
- 50: Join JLD on his free ’50 days to something’ video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days!
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