What Has Boy Scouts Got To Do With Making Money?

Ah yes, Boy Scouts you must be wondering? If you have never joined Scouts, then the motto which was drilled into you was to "BE PREPARED" . You know, to make money, you need to be prepared. That could be the difference between making no money and that of alot. So to prepare you for making money from airbrushing, I have a few questions which you need to think about before you start selling your services and products. I hope these questions can help you "BE PREPARED".

Will I do everything it takes to make it successful?
I find that many airbrushers who want to make money, rely mostly on their "name" and "past work". They feel that their "skills" are enough to make them money. You can't be a poor airbrusher, but it take more than that to make money. Ever wondered how an average airbrusher can be incredibly successful? They know that is it more than just airbrushing.

You will need to do basic book work, be prepared to advertise your services and even market your products at trade shows. These are just some of the things you may need to do. Do not get intimidated if you have never done some of these tasks before; they are relatively easy to learn.

Do I have a problem asking for money?
If so, make sure you have someone who will be glad to call and collect on balances. Sometimes it's easier to have a friend, spouse or partner call up for payment. Another way you can get around this is to ask for at least 50 percent of the project's cost up front (if not the whole amount). Learn from those airbrushers who have learnt the hard way. What did they do? Well, they gave the finished product back without getting the balance paid in full. Once the customer has the finished product, it may be very hard to get them to pay you. Dont get scared though of this happening all the time. 99 percent of the people you deal with will be good, honest people. "BE PREPARED" for it!

One of the easiest tactics you can also do to ensure customer satisfaction is to treat them like a best friend. How to treat them like a best friend? By making sure every customer you deal with is made special. You want your friends to come back, why any different with a customer. Remember, a happy customer will keep coming back and spend their money with you.

Do I worry what other people think?
If you do, then making money from Airbrushing may not be for you. People will criticize you and assume you are just wasting your time. It's going to come from your aquaintances, maybe even your friends. Sometimes from your own spouse! Do not, however, let other people dissuade you from pursuing your passion; they may just be jealous that they cannot follow their dreams! You owe it to yourself to do what makes you happy, so don't let other people's comments get you down. It takes a great deal of courage to give it a go.

Remember, the motto of Scouts; "Be prepared. Be prepared. Be prepared."