Episodes

Send us a text EP 135: Huge shoutout to Magmod for being the inspiration behind this episode. Their social media team released a post that inspired me to relay and share their message to help any creative who has felt the weight of self-sabotage and unnecessary mental narratives. Go straight to the…

EP 134: Nobody dismisses the importance of physical training and emphasizing proper nutrition, but maybe many of us are guilty of ignoring those priorities for a multitude of reasons. In this episode, I bring on Cody Rininge...

EP 133: None of us really ever get to where we want by ourselves. Today I want to thank my guests, my sponsors, my listeners for making this show to season 4! This episode is brought to you by Bay Photo Lab. For all your p...

EP 132: We're back with another round of golf with Owen Main right before Christmas. In this episode, we chat about AI, archiving, New Year's resolutions, and what is best served for Christmas dinner. Owen Main @fansmanship...

EP 131: Paying yourself as a business owner can be somewhat complicated if you don't have a system. In this episode, we bring back Christian Brim, to talk about Mike Michalowicz's renowned method of putting profit first, and...

EP 130: We all seek resources to help us in our journey; be it people who affirm that what we are doing is the right thing, or people who pick us up when we're down, or who keep motivating us forward when we're resting on ou...

EP 129: In today's episode, I am citing the film, A Million Miles Away, in which the protagonist's father gives his son 5 ingredients in a recipe for achieving success. Now regardless of whether you buy into this recipe i...

EP 127: Traveling for work is one of the more liberating and exciting parts of being a creative, but after time, it can wear on you as well. From the luggage to the time zone differences to the stress of business expenditure...

EP 128: I don't know if there's any perfect website formula for photographers, nor am I any foremost expert to speak on them, but I have learned from far more intelligent marketers and business owners than myself, and what ...

EP 126: Let's face it... Millennials and Gen-Z are delaying, if not giving up on, many common adulthood decisions that came far more naturally to the generations before them. Marriage, home-buying, investing, saving for ret...

EP 125: We've got a fantastic guest today, family photographer, Christian Michelle Grant, out of Chattanooga, Tennessee. We discuss many aspects of her art and business; from crafting her shooting and editing style to develo...

124: Deciding what to do with your profits? While there are a multitude of areas to contribute to, many of which I did not list in this episode, I decided to highlight 5 key areas that I believe can help stimulate intention...

EP 123: Connect with Core Group!!! Website For creatives 10 questions your accountant should be asking you Instagram Youtube Facebook Twitter This episode is brought to you by Bay Photo Lab. For all your professional photogr...

EP 122: Culling photos can be a daunting process, particularly when the volume is high, and the stakes are higher. Wedding photography tends to fit this bill, as clients are very demanding but you have thousands and thousand...

EP 121: Clients seek out portrait photography services for a variety of interests and needs; be it for corporate, family, or brand-building reasons. There's also a market of people who seek out more personal and empowering ...

EP 120: The photojournalism industry, particularly when it comes to newspapers, isn't anywhere as strong as it used to be. A most recent slashing of journalists at the LA Times is a harsh reminder that we always need to be u...

EP 119: If you haven't used Chat GPT yet, you've at least likely heard of the noise it's making across a variety of industries. Well, in today's episode, I specifically talk about how this AI platform can help photographers...

EP 118: Perhaps starting your creative business in your early 20s seems ideal, but there is no one way to approach a creative life, let alone a singular progression. In fact, there are many advantages to starting or pivotin...

EP 117: Golf is an amazing opportunity to network and connect with people. It's also a great place to learn valuable life lessons. My guest is Owen Main, a Southern California photographer who has built a successful 6-figu...

EP 116: What does work-life balance mean? Is it achievable? Is it even an achievement at all? We all face times of imbalance in favor of our work life, so what measures need to take place to tip the scales back towards re...

EP 115: Did you know that accounting is an important part of your business? Of course, you did! The problem is many of us are not fully equipped to handle those duties while also trying to be the very best artist we can be...

EP 114: Maybe this is a hot take, but I think attaching any sort of file in your very first cold email pitch to a new lead, is counterproductive. It could be a pitch deck or it could be photos you want to highlight, but atta...

EP 113: Have you ever attended a big photography conference? What are the benefits? Will it be overwhelming? In this episode, I'll recap my very first WPPI experience, and give you 10 tips to make the most out of a big sh...

EP 112: Miquel Quiles is a Sony Artisan of Imagery portrait photographer and digital creator, and in this episode, he's looking at my book and helping me navigate my next moves in wedding photography. If you've never had a ...