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Feeling stuck in the gap between where you are and where you know you could be?
This week, Joey and Christy unpack the danger of discouragement - why it slows your inputs, kills momentum, and what to do today to flip it. You’ll hear real stories (Christy almost quit for a year, the Airbnb pitch that finally hit on follow-up #5, and a creator who pitched North Face 50+ times) plus fresh wins from Round 14 of the Creativ Rise Mastermind to prove progress is possible.
You'll learn
If discouragement is the “starter drug” to everything falling apart, this episode is your three-step prescription to get back to encouraged, consistent, and closing.
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→ Productivity Course: creativrise.com/productivity
→ $10K/Mo Creator Workshop Replay: creativrise.com/workshop
→ Money Management Training: creativrise.com/moneytraining
→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: creativrise.com/inquiryform
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If you’ve been losing deals, getting ghosted after sending your pricing, or working more but not making more — your pricing structure might be the problem.
In this episode, Joey and Christy share 2 game-changing pricing strategies that help photographers, filmmakers, and other creatives close more deals and increase income — without adding extra work.
You’ll learn:
If you’re tired of losing clients because of confusing or underpriced packages, this episode will show you how to fix your pricing so it finally works for you.
Free Tools & Trainings:
→ Pricing Calculator: creativrise.com/pricingcalculator
→ Productivity Course: creativrise.com/productivity
→ $10K/Mo Creator Workshop Replay: creativrise.com/workshop
→ Money Management Training: creativrise.com/moneytraining
→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: creativrise.com/inquiryform
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This might be a hot take, but if your usage terms are longer than a single sentence, they’re overcomplicating your process and making you less competitive.
We’ve seen too many creatives get caught up in the messy details of licensing terms - ****terms that didn’t need to exist in the first place. We’ve simplified our process completely, and it doesn’t only save us headaches - it saves us clients.
When potential clients are choosing a creative partner, who do you think they’re signing with: the creative who’s charging additional add-on fees to “protect” their work, or the partner who makes the client process simple, seamless and positive?
In this week’s episode, we’re breaking down exactly how we approach the ambiguous concept of licensing - why we stopped stressing about usage, how we price it when it does apply, and the proven benefits of shifting from “protection mode” to “partnership mode.”
We cover:
⚡️Tune in to learn how to strategically update your own process, and take advantage of our free pricing calculator to charge what you’re worth up front and avoid the unattractive multipliers.
Get our free pricing calculator here!👇
www.creativrise.com/pricingcalculator
Free Tools & Trainings:
→ Pricing Calculator: creativrise.com/pricingcalculator
→ Productivity Course: creativrise.com/productivity
→ $10K/Mo Creator Workshop Replay: creativrise.com/workshop
→ Money Management Training: creativrise.com/moneytraining
→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: creativrise.com/inquiryform
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→ Apple Podcasts: apple.co/creativrise
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If you’re constantly getting revision requests from clients and it’s driving you nuts.. it might be time to ask yourself why.
In creative work, revisions are normal but often they get out of control and eat away all the profit from the job because of the exuberant amount of time spent to make the client happy.
Without an intentional pre-production and content review strategy, revisions are the norm. But what if there was a way to reduce revision requests, have happier clients and het more jobs from those happy clients..
In this week’s episode, we’re sharing our own strategy - how we practically reduce revisions, deliver with confidence, and turn client touchpoints into promising growth opportunities. 👀
We’ll cover:
If you’re pricing for value, this is how you protect it - with fewer revisions, faster timelines, happier clients, and more opportunity to scale your business!
Get the free Creativ Rise Pricing Calculator - www.creativrise.com/pricingcalculator
P.S. If you’re looking to seriously scale a creative business that impresses clients on delivery day and gets you rehired - Round 15 of the 6 Week Creativ Rise Mastermind is happening this spring. If you didn’t get the chance to join us for Round 14, jump on the waitlist for the next one ****at www.creativrise.com.
Free Tools & Trainings:
→ Pricing Calculator: creativrise.com/pricingcalculator
→ Productivity Course: creativrise.com/productivity
→ $10K/Mo Creator Workshop Replay: creativrise.com/workshop
→ Money Management Training: creativrise.com/moneytraining
→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: creativrise.com/inquiryform
Listen & Subscribe:
→ Apple Podcasts: apple.co/creativrise
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Most creatives assume that getting ghosted means the client wasn’t really interested - which feels especially confusing when they sounded so enthusiastic on your call...
So what happened between your delivery and their decision to leave you hanging?
It’s easy to convince yourself that they were just being polite on your call - that they didn’t really like your work or your pricing or your personality, and now they’re dreading handing you your rejection.
But what’s far more likely to be going on?
They hit one of the 6 roadblocks that cause clients to ghost - roadblocks that have nothing to do with your talent and everything to do with how you guide the deal.
In this episode, we break down the 6 most common reasons clients vanish after an inquiry - and how to flip the script into 6 strategies that close the deal instead.
We’ll cover how to:
Ghosting isn’t random, it’s predictable - which is great news for you. When you know how to navigate the pitch and target all the pain points, you prevent yourself from getting left in the dark.
Tune in now for the 6 strategies that turn ghosts into booked clients. ⚡️👻
P.S. Another fool-proof way to avoid getting ghosted is to build an offer that clients can’t say no to - one that’s valuable, strategic, and marketed right. The next round of the 6 Week Creativ Rise Mastermind is happening this spring - in it, we show you exactly how to build the offers that are allowing our Mastermind grads to close 5-figure deals in their 6-figure businesses. If you didn’t get get the chance to join us for Round 14, get on the waitlist for Round 15 at www.creativrise.com.
Free Tools & Trainings:
→ Pricing Calculator: creativrise.com/pricingcalculator
→ Productivity Course: creativrise.com/productivity
→ $10K/Mo Creator Workshop Replay: creativrise.com/workshop
→ Money Management Training: creativrise.com/moneytraining
→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: creativrise.com/inquiryform
Listen & Subscribe:
→ Apple Podcasts: apple.co/creativrise
→ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/creativrise
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→ Instagram: @creativrise | @joeyspeers | @christyjspeers
The average industry grows 2–3% a year… but the creative industries? They’re growing over 22% annually.
This episode gives you proof that there has never been a better time to be a photographer, filmmaker, or social media manager.
In fact, the data shows:
✅ The global wedding photography market is projected to jump from $25B → $44B by 2032 (growing over 10% every single year).
✅ The wedding video industry is set to more than double - growing even faster than photography.
✅ Businesses are projected to spend a staggering $836B on digital video advertising by 2032 - a 366% increase in just a few years.
✅ And the social media management industry is exploding, expected to grow from $27B to $124B (361% growth!) over the next few years.
If you’ve been doubting whether there’s still room for you as a creative, let this be your sign: you are in the right place at the right time.
Tune in to learn:
P.S. If you missed Round 14 - and if you want to take advantage of this creative gold rush and see the direct benefit in your own pocket - Round 15 of the 6 Week Creativ Rise Mastermind is coming Spring 2026.
To build a solid 6 figure foundation for a creative business that scales, join the waitlist now at www.creativrise.com.
Free Tools & Trainings:
→ Pricing Calculator: creativrise.com/pricingcalculator
→ Productivity Course: creativrise.com/productivity
→ $10K/Mo Creator Workshop Replay: creativrise.com/workshop
→ Money Management Training: creativrise.com/moneytraining
→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: creativrise.com/inquiryform
Listen & Subscribe:
→ Apple Podcasts: apple.co/creativrise
→ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/creativrise
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Meet Taylor Caruso of Caruso & Co Media - she built a 6 figure Social Media Management business in her first year of business and now hits consistent $10k+ months, has built a team, etc. She’s crushing it not only in the content + SMM space, but has also starts a Wedding Content Creation business that is thriving. You’ll love this real & inspiring episode with Taylor!
Follow Taylor - https://www.instagram.com/carusoandcomarketing/
🚨 UPDATE: Only 10 Spots Left For Round 14! Get your application in today.
Want the same experience Taylor went through? If you want to join the 380+ other graduates who have made $112M over the last 6 years & who are succeeding at doing what they love, crossing the 6 figure mark and breaking the creative struggle.. you’ve got to jump into Round 14 of the 6 week Creativ Rise Mastermind.
Think of this as 75 Hard, but for your business. Learn the business strategies, get support to implement them & experience our communal accountability to build yourself a 6 figure business foundation.
In this 6 week experience, you will learn (and implement):
If you are a photographer- filmmaker- content creator- social media manager in the wedding or brand space.. THIS IS FOR YOU!
We get started Sep 21st, but application deadline is this Sunday, Sep 14. But only 10 spots left so get your app in now!
Apply now at creativrise.com before spots are gone.
Free Tools & Trainings:
→ Pricing Calculator: creativrise.com/pricingcalculator
→ Productivity Course: creativrise.com/productivity
→ $10K/Mo Creator Workshop Replay: creativrise.com/workshop
→ Money Management Training: creativrise.com/moneytraining
→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: creativrise.com/inquiryform
Listen & Subscribe:
→ Apple Podcasts: apple.co/creativrise
→ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/creativrise
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Are $40k months possible for you?
Photographer & Content Strategist Matt Ortlieb had hit a breaking point in his business. He was tired of over-committing to low-paying clientele and knew there had to be a better way. He shifted from just being the “go-to content guy” to a content strategist. He implemented tools, systems and frameworks into his business that changed everything for him.
Enter: his $40k month. 🤯
In this week’s episode, Matt shares how he hit this milestone by:
👉 Selling strategic solutions for his clients (Pinned Post Package)
👉 Setting a firm minimum for retainers to eliminate burnout and low-paying jobs
👉 His content strategy for his own brand and it’s role in lead generation
👉 How he leans into community to continue up-leveling his business
Matt’s story proves that with the right strategy, action and consistency you can do it, too. 🚀
Want the same experience Matt went through? If you want to join the 380+ other graduates who have made $112M over the last 6 years & who are succeeding at doing what they love, crossing the 6 figure mark and breaking the creative struggle.. you’ve got to jump into Round 14 of the 6 week Creativ Rise Mastermind.
Think of this as 75 Hard, but for your business. Learn the business strategies, get support to implement them & experience our communal accountability to build yourself a 6 figure business foundation.
In this 6 week experience, you will learn (and implement):
If you are a photographer- filmmaker- content creator- social media manager in the wedding or brand space.. THIS IS FOR YOU!
We get started Sep 21st, but application deadline is Sep 14.
Apply now at creativrise.com before spots are gone.
Free Tools & Trainings:
→ Pricing Calculator: creativrise.com/pricingcalculator
→ Productivity Course: creativrise.com/productivity
→ $10K/Mo Creator Workshop Replay: creativrise.com/workshop
→ Money Management Training: creativrise.com/moneytraining
→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: creativrise.com/inquiryform
Listen & Subscribe:
→ Apple Podcasts: apple.co/creativrise
→ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/creativrise
Follow Along:
→ Instagram: @creativrise | @joeyspeers | @christyjspeers
Inside, we cover the exact strategies that have helped us and our community consistently break past $10K months (and scale far beyond).In this workshop, you’ll learn:
This is the no-gatekeeping workshop creatives have been waiting for.
But the best part is… we have launched applications for the Round 14 of the 6 Week Creativ Rise Mastermind. 🚀
If you want to join the 380+ other graduates who have made $112M over the last 6 years & who are succeeding at doing what they love, crossing the 6 figure mark and breaking the creative struggle.. come get early access benefits now! (early access benefits only end this saturday @ midnight)
Think of this as 75 Hard, but for your business. Learn the business strategies, get support to implement them & experience our communal accountability to build yourself a 6 figure business foundation.
In this 6 week experience, you will learn (and implement):
If you are a photographer- filmmaker- content creator- social media manager in the wedding or brand space.. THIS IS FOR YOU!
We get started Sep 21st, but early access application deadline is THIS SATURDAY. If you apply after Saturday, you won’t get access to early pricing or the bonus courses
Apply now by clicking a "Get Early Access Button" here - (http://www.creativrise.com). We are only taking 35 businesses (and spots are already gone), so snag your early access to the application now. 🔥
Apply now at creativrise.com before spots are gone.
Free Tools & Trainings:
→ Pricing Calculator: creativrise.com/pricingcalculator
→ Productivity Course: creativrise.com/productivity
→ $10K/Mo Creator Workshop Replay: creativrise.com/workshop
→ Money Management Training: creativrise.com/moneytraining
→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: creativrise.com/inquiryform
Listen & Subscribe:
→ Apple Podcasts: apple.co/creativrise
→ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/creativrise
Follow Along:
→ Instagram: @creativrise | @joeyspeers | @christyjspeers
6 months ago, Amber Moon was ready to quit her photography business.
As a busy mom of two offering $400 family sessions, her “good months” felt more like “good luck.”
Her income was unpredictable, the business side confusing, and she feared nothing would change. If she had walked away, her story would’ve ended in burnout, not success.
Fast forward to today, and Amber:
✅ Hit her first $10k month
✅ Doubled her revenue from last year (in just six months)
✅ Is confidently booking high-value family sessions ($900+) and brand campaigns ($5k+).
Imagine if she had quit. Instead, she joined Round 13 of the 6 Week Creativ Rise Mastermind, shifted her mindset, and learned the business side of running a creative brand.
In this episode, Amber shares how she went from almost quitting to celebrating her first $10k month, unpacking the exact shifts that changed everything:
• Raising prices with confidence
• Creating high-value experiences (not just galleries)
• Moving from “good luck” income to predictable, scalable growth
• Stepping into brand work with solutions, not just deliverables
If you’ve ever felt stuck, underpaid, or worried about your next paycheck, let her story show you what’s possible when you stop relying on luck and start building with intention.
P.S. Ready to create consistent $10k months? Join our free $10k/Month Creator Workshop on Sept 3rd and grab the exact roadmap Amber used.
creativrise.com/workshop
Want the full 6 week experience she went through? Round 14 of the Mastermind kicks off Sept 21st. Applications open Sept 7th (or Sept 3rd for the waitlist).
In 6 weeks you’ll learn to:
• Build a 6 figure foundation with unique, accurately priced offers
• Attract ideal clients with a clear, solution-oriented brand strategy
• Nurture a high-value client network
• Create a marketing system that brings in the right leads
• Sell with confidence
• Scale sustainably to 6 figures and beyond
We’re only taking 35 businesses. If you’re a photographer, filmmaker, or social media manager ready to grow, join the waitlist now for early-bird pricing + bonuses.
You might be shocked at where your business could be in 6 months. 🚀
creativrise.com/waitlist
Free Tools & Trainings:
→ Pricing Calculator: creativrise.com/pricingcalculator
→ Productivity Course: creativrise.com/productivity
→ $10K/Mo Creator Workshop Replay: creativrise.com/workshop
→ Money Management Training: creativrise.com/moneytraining
→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: creativrise.com/inquiryform
Listen & Subscribe:
→ Apple Podcasts: apple.co/creativrise
→ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/creativrise
Follow Along:
→ Instagram: @creativrise | @joeyspeers | @christyjspeers
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