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EP 95: For every truism in any industry, there is an equal myth as well.  At the very least, certain statements or narratives need to be qualified and given context.  In today's episode, I'll discuss 5 narratives about being self-employed that I think don't paint the whole picture.   

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EP 94: Black Friday sales are probably hitting your inbox right about.....yesterday!  And while there are some really good savings to be had on new gear, I want to also highlight some areas that maybe don't get as much love and attention but are equally as important to our business growth.  I'm talking about Education, Marketing, and Outsourcing as pivotal players that are often under-invested in by creatives. 

EDUCATION:
https://review.palmspringsphotofestival.com/
http://thebigphotoblog.com/
https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/
https://summitworkshops.com/
https://www.udemy.com/
https://www.creativelive.com/
https://www.fulltimefilmmaker.com/

MARKETING:
https://bayphoto.com/
https://www.modernpostcard.com/
https://www.magcloud.com/

CRMS AND STUDIO MANAGERS:
https://www.honeybook.com/
https://www.17hats.com/
https://www.dubsado.com/
https://shootq.com/
https://www.studioninja.co/

OUTSOURCING:
https://www.fiverr.com/?source=top_nav
https://www.upwork.com/
https://www.freelancer.com/

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EP 93:  While we creatives study and work on our craft with a great deal of passion, it does not make us impervious to the occasional cognitive bias.  As the saying goes, we don't know what we don't know.  And what we may not know, is what our clients, our leads, our marketing directors, or copy editors are truly looking for all the time.  This makes us susceptible to judging our own work from a subjective lens, which may or may not align with those we want to work with.  In this episode, I'll talk about why it's vital to have our work periodically assessed by objective and qualified parties that can help us find the right path.

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EP 92:  Quick update: The Federal student loan relief application is now live on the student aid website!  The application takes just a few minutes to fill out.  Applications will be accepted throughout the entirety of 2023, but the current administration suggests applying before November 15th of 2022 so that forms can process before the student loan pause ends at the start of January of 2023.  Your loan servicer will notify you when your relief has been processed.

https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief/application

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EP 91: The fear of losing clients can be very strong, particularly when starting out in one's career.  We often see these situations from a very scarce-minded lens, leading us to negotiate without a strong footing or backbone.  But the possibility of losing a client is not always a bad thing.  In this episode, I'll talk about some of the silver linings of walking away from a bad client relationship.

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EP 90: The cost of poor communication with colleagues, leads, and clients can be severe.  It can lead to missed opportunities, severed relationships, and tarnished reputations.  Likewise, the benefits of really good communication can allow creatives to gain opportunities that exceed their talent, enrich their relationships, and maintain consistency in 3rd party marketing.  In this episode, I'll reflect on my successful and failed relationships to pinpoint my 7 keys to good communication.  

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Happy International Podcast Day!  We are celebrating our 89th episode with a tribute to some amazing other podcasters out there who continue to inspire in the business and creative spaces.  There are so many fantastic hosts who are not listed in this episode but make no mistake, your work is appreciated.  Thank you all for your continued inspiration!

Podcast recommendations

1. The Quote of the Day with Sean Croxton
2. Profit First Nation with Danielle Mulvey and Mike Michalowicz
3. The Futur with Chris Do
4. Jill On Money with Jill Schlesinger
5. Real Biz Talk with Rachel Brenke
6. Book More Clients with Brooke Jefferson
7. Bokeh - The Photography Podcast with Nathan Holritz
8. Midconvo with Edward Lee and Paul Weaver
9. Just a Good Conversation with Matt Brown
10. Beyond the Image with James Patrick

Honorable Mentions:

1. Seth Godin's Startup School
2. The Real Model Talk with Kayla Jones
3. Borrowed Future by the Ramsey Network

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EP 88:  Consciously or unconsciously, we are all playing the game of debt in our day-to-day lives.  We tell ourselves many narratives to justify our investments, big or small.  "This is good debt", "Everyone uses it", and "I'll figure it out later" are common phrases thrown around regarding student loans and credit cards as we grow up.  Many of these narratives are forced upon us by the major marketing machine that churns these belief systems, while other narratives have simply been enforced year after year by parents and schools.  In this episode, I provide 3 friendly reminders about this game that we've all been indoctrinated to play; the game of debt.

https://finaid.org/calculators/loanpayments/

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EP 87:  Student loan relief is on the way.  Whether you love it or hate it; the fact remains that it will be taking place and knowing your situation can help you build a brighter future.  In this episode, I'll give you 14 key takeaways on the new plan.   

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/24/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-student-loan-relief-for-borrowers-who-need-it-most/

https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement/

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/student-loan-forgiveness-faqs/

https://www.ed.gov/subscriptions

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EP 86: Sometimes it feels like we have to choose between niching down and diversifying to maximize our results, but truly I don't see them as mutually exclusive.  With sweeping layoffs and hiring freezes around the country, I'll talk about why diversification is more important than ever, while not compromising your niche.  

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