How Photographer Justin Gamble Scaled His Business Without Burning Out

In this episode of Struggles, Jon sits down with Justin Gamble, a Northeast Ohio photographer who built his business from the ground up and made the difficult leap from contractors to hiring his first employee. Justin shares the real story behind growing a photography brand, shooting 30–40 weddings a year, managing burnout, and learning how to delegate the creative work that used to live only in his head.

We talk about the challenges of scaling a creative business, building SOPs for editing, trusting contractors, shifting into commercial work, and balancing financial decisions with personal life goals. Justin breaks down how he went from running everything himself to creating real processes that protect his time and help him keep wedding turnaround times at four to five weeks — something almost unheard of in the industry.

If you're a photographer, creative professional, or business owner trying to grow without losing your mind, this is a must-listen.