Creative Biz Launch Podcast

Welcome to the Creative Biz Launch Podcast, where creatives learn how to transform their skills into thriving businesses. Join Chris Pieta, as he shares the proven systems & lessons that he learned while building his own photo & video agency, Pieta Productions. Through actionable frameworks and real-world experience, discover how to transform your freelance work into a successful creative business.

In this episode, Chris shares his complete system for landing high-ticket brand deals, from outreach to closing the sale. Drawing from his conversation with Bjork Ostrom on the Food Blogger Pro podcast, he breaks down his proven framework for turning cold emails into long-term brand partnerships.

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Welcome to the Creative Biz Launch Podcast, where creatives learn how to transform their skills into thriving businesses. Join Chris Pieta, as he shares the proven systems & lessons that he learned while building his own photo & video agency, Pieta Productions. Through actionable frameworks and real-world experience, discover how to transform your freelance work into a successful creative business.

In this episode, Chris challenges the conventional wisdom about never working for free and reveals his strategic framework for using free work to leap straight to premium pricing. He shares why working with budget clients can actually hurt your business growth, and explains his proven system for turning strategic free projects into a launching pad for $2,000+ packages.

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Welcome to the Creative Biz Launch Podcast, where creatives learn how to transform their skills into thriving businesses. Join Chris Pieta, as he shares the proven systems & lessons that he learned while building his own photo & video agency, Pieta Productions. Through actionable frameworks and real-world experience, discover how to transform your freelance work into a successful creative business.

In this episode, Chris shares his transition from chemistry graduate to successful creative entrepreneur, breaking down how his Ironman training mindset carried over into building a thriving business. He reveals his proven daily habits for maintaining peak performance and explains why systematizing your creative work actually leads to more creative freedom, not less.

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Welcome to the Creative Biz Launch Podcast, where creatives learn how to transform their skills into thriving businesses. Join Chris Pieta, as he shares the proven systems & lessons that he learned while building his own photo & video agency, Pieta Productions. Through actionable frameworks and real-world experience, discover how to transform your freelance work into a successful creative business.

In this episode, Chris reveals the real reason photographers struggle to keep clients beyond their first project - and it's not about photo quality. He breaks down his proven framework for turning single projects into long-term retainers, including his streamlined customer experience system, client portal strategy, and trust-building practices. Plus, learn the exact post-project sequence that naturally leads to retainer conversations and consistent monthly revenue.

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Welcome to the Creative Biz Launch Podcast, where creatives learn how to transform their skills into thriving businesses. Join Chris Pieta, as he shares the proven systems & lessons that he learned while building his own photo & video agency, Pieta Productions. Through actionable frameworks and real-world experience, discover how to transform your freelance work into a successful creative business.

In this episode, Chris reveals the Grandfather Strategy - a proven method for raising your rates while keeping your best clients. Learn how to time your price increases, communicate them effectively, and package your services to justify higher rates. Whether you're making a small increase or planning to double your prices, you'll discover how to make the transition smooth and profitable.

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Welcome to the Creative Biz Launch Podcast, where creatives learn how to transform their skills into thriving businesses. Join Chris Pieta, as he shares the proven systems & lessons that he learned while building his own photo & video agency, Pieta Productions. Through actionable frameworks and real-world experience, discover how to transform your freelance work into a successful creative business.

In this episode, I break down my complete sales pipeline system that transformed my photography and videography business. You'll discover the exact stages every lead goes through before becoming a paying client, how to predict your revenue, and why implementing a proper sales system is crucial for charging premium rates. I'll walk you through my proven CRM workflow that I've taught to hundreds of coaching clients - from handling engaged leads to closing high-ticket projects.

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Welcome to the Creative Biz Launch Podcast, where creatives learn how to transform their skills into thriving businesses. Join Chris Pieta, as he shares the proven systems & lessons that he learned while building his own photo & video agency, Pieta Productions. Through actionable frameworks and real-world experience, discover how to transform your freelance work into a successful creative business.

In this episode, Chris sits down with Kellen Reck from the Press Record Podcast to share his journey from corporate 9-5 to creative entrepreneur, revealing the exact strategies that helped him build multiple successful businesses and now teaches to other creatives.

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Welcome to the Creative Biz Launch Podcast, where creatives learn how to transform their skills into thriving businesses. Join Chris Pieta, as he shares the proven systems & lessons that he learned while building his own photo & video agency, Pieta Productions. Through actionable frameworks and real-world experience, discover how to transform your freelance work into a successful creative business.

In this episode, Chris breaks down the value equation that's helping photographers and videographers double their rates without losing clients. Learn how to craft high-ticket packages, build social proof that converts, and create an offer that attracts more high-paying clients to your creative business.

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Welcome to the Creative Biz Launch Podcast, where creatives learn how to transform their skills into thriving businesses. Join Chris Pieta, as he shares the proven systems & lessons that he learned while building his own photo & video agency, Pieta Productions. Through actionable frameworks and real-world experience, discover how to transform your freelance work into a successful creative business.

In this episode, Chris joins Dan Ways on the No Names Podcast to discuss his journey from corporate 9-5 to creative entrepreneur, and shares insights on building successful creative businesses through consistent action and proven systems.

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Welcome to the Creative Biz Launch Podcast, where creatives learn how to transform their skills into thriving businesses. Join Chris Pieta, as he shares the proven systems & lessons that he learned while building his own photo & video agency, Pieta Productions. Through actionable frameworks and real-world experience, discover how to transform your freelance work into a successful creative business.

In this episode, Chris reveals his simple but powerful method for setting and reaching goals as a creative. He breaks down how he swapped yearly plans for 90-day sprints, and shares the exact system that helped him build two six-figure businesses.

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