Ever wondered how to transform your passion into a profitable business? This week’s guest, Michael Anthony, a highly successful wedding photographer, has just the story for you. From playing with his grandmother's polaroid camera as a young boy to earning multiple six figures from his art, Michael’s journey is the epitome of turning dreams into reality. Despite growing up in poverty and facing childhood trauma, he never stopped reaching for his dreams. Michael's unique skill of being the center of attention while also blending into the background has made him a sought after wedding photographer. He has discovered the art of capturing the intimate moments in a wedding without disrupting the flow of the event. His journey from earning a scant $4 an hour to pocketing $15,000 in just one day isn't one without bumpy roads. But with sheer will, mentorship, and strategic investments, he has managed to create a thriving business out of his passion. Michael also shares his strategies for succeeding in sales and the magic of holding your silence. The conversation takes a deeper turn as we discuss childhood experiences and their lasting impacts. Michael opens up about his own money trauma stemming from a poverty-ridden childhood and how it influenced his relationship with money. He emphasizes the power of radical accountability in overcoming such limiting beliefs and changing our lives for the better. We also delve into techniques for tackling money trauma and embracing financial freedom. Plus, don't miss out on our discussion about the importance of living in the present and making those small choices that lead to a better life. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and enlightened in our conversation with Michael. Key Takeaways(00:00) Transforming Trauma Transformation and Building a Photography Business (09:03) Photography Business Success and Pricing Strategies (21:30) Belief, Accountability, and Sales Strategies (34:14) Impact of Childhood Experiences on Success (38:46) Healing Money Trauma and Finding Self-Worth (43:28) Living in the Present Shareable Quotes"The marketplace is going to decide if you're good or not. It's just the reality of it. And also, on the other note, be so good they can't ignore you. That's what I did.""What would I pay for, knowing the effort that I and the quality of a photographer that I am, that was the question I started asking myself.""The hard part is, how do I run the business? Everything that you do in childhood is devalued. If you can get to this place where you can just shift the way that you believe that your value is in the marketplace, you will make money or you will keep being poor." Resources MentionedCreative Live - https://www.creativelive.com/ Chase Jarvis - http://www.chasejarvis.com/ Kelby One - https://kelbyone.com/ New York Art Institute - https://www.artinstitutes.edu/new-york Connect with MichaelWebsite - https://www.thinkunbroken.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MichaelUnbroken/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thinkunbroken Instagram - a href="https://instagram.com/michaelunbroken" rel="noopener noreferrer"