"Passion to Profit" 2026

A One Day Business Workshop For Creatives

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Talent Gets You Noticed. Business Gets You Paid.


Whether you're 15 years in business or just opening your doors,
this is the day that changes how you charge, sell, and grow.

"Passion to Profit" is for photographers, designers, and creatives of every kind ready to build a business that pays as well as it fulfills.

Can you imagine a business where you attract the right clients? Where pricing feels confident instead of uncomfortable, and profit isn't an afterthought - it's the plan?


Six successful business experts will guide you through proven systems that will help you write - or rewrite - your playbook.

Meet your 2026 "Passion to Profit" Instructors

Spend a full day with all six instructors Monday, September 14, 2026

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David and Whitney Scott

Secrets of High Performing Studios

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Makayla Jade Harris

Attracting and Converting High-Paying Clients: Stand Out, Book Big, Sell More

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Marnie Clagett

Pricing for Profit

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Adam Barth

Beyond Bean Counting: Essentials for Small Business Owners

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Jamie Trull

The Do's and Don'ts of Being the Master of Your Money

SCHEDULE

Monday, September 14

7:30-9:00am | Registration

9:30am | Welcome & Announcements

10:00-11:45am | One Day Workshop KICK OFF SPEAKERS: David & Whitney Scott

11:45-1:00pm | Lunch

ROTATION 1 1:00-1:45pm

ROTATION 2 2:00-2:45pm

Instructors: Makayla Jade Harris, Adam Barth, Marnie Clagett

*3 class options; choose 2!

3:00pm-4:30 pm | KEYNOTE: Jamie Trull, CPA and Profit Strategist “Hidden Profit”

Ready To Elevate Your Business?

Creatives are brilliant at the craft and often exhausted by the business side.
Passion to Profit fixes that in a single day!

Seats are limited. $295 general admission | $195 for PPNC members OR $95 for members attending CPE

If you've been telling yourself "next year," this is the year to pay yourself back.
Book one more right-fit client, price it with confidence, and the day has already paid for itself!

You've read this far...you know what you need to do next!
We'll see you in Raleigh on September 14!

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