Creative Caffeine Podcast (with Walid Azami)

 Photographers, videographers, any type of creative artist has suffered what some label as "Starving Artist". In his podcast episode it is short and sweet and it talks about how damaging that statement is and why. Listen to it and forward it to anyone you love who is an artist. Check out the blog post about this here https://www.walidazami.com/photographyblog/youre-not-starving-but-youre-an-artist

Walid's Links

Walid Azami Masterclass/workshop here https://www.walidazami.com/shop

Walid Azami Website here https://www.walidazami.com

Walid Azami Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/walid.azami/

Walid Azami Youtube here https://www.youtube.com/c/WalidAzamiTV

Photographers (and let's be honest, all creatives) can benefit from the 3 lessons I'm about to share in this podcast episode. The future is bright for creatives, and I want you to understand your full value! 

Walid's Links 

Walid Azami Masterclass/workshop here https://www.walidazami.com/shop 

Walid Azami Website here https://www.walidazami.com 

Walid Azami Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/walid.azami/ 

Walid Azami Youtube here https://www.youtube.com/c/WalidAzamiTV

Many photographers refer to themselves as a creative director. That could be dangerous to their career, reputation, and their professional development. In this podcast episode I'll discuss how you can start your track to becoming a creative director and why it's dangerous...yes dangerous... to call yourself a creative director so soon!

If you want to sign up for my photographer's survival package, go here https://www.WalidAzami.com/yes 

Walid's Links

Dear photographers, videographers and really all types of creatives: I urge you to say NO more often. It seems almost counter-productive to draw boundaries but it works like a charm! When you hear this episode, take a moment to reflect on how you maneuver through this world. Are you saying NO enough? Is the answer to that NO? :) 

Walid's Links

I learned that my photography channels that help others are predominantly male! Now that's not the problem because I am not sure anything could be an even split 50/50. However, having less women holding a camera has some longterm damage for all of us. In this podcast, I speak on what I mean by "shooting like a girl" and why we need more female photographers.

To see the blog post and video on this: https://www.walidazami.com/photographyblog/female-photographers 

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Photographers and our good video friends, this podcast episode will give you 3 questions to ask! When you ask these 3 questions from your clients, get ready to sit back and have them give the total script. It's not brain surgery, in fact having good questions from your clients can really save your hours of frustration and add tens of thousands in profits each year.

Listen, take notes and then do this homework assignment. Think back on your previous sessions and see if you ask them questions or if you speak the entire time? Think about the questions you asked and see if you can add my suggested questions. See how you can turn your clients into the hero. 

Walid's Links

Photographers looking to build a quick portfolio, should look into mini sessions. It's the perfect solution for the new photographer who wants a quick build, a big boost in marketing and massive practice for a successful business. Give this podcast episode a good listen and consider implementing mini-sessions into your photography business. 6 months of mini-sessions and you will not recognize your business moving forward. It's going to be the most robust and powerful thing you may have ever built! 

If you are looking for true photography business mentorship, I would highly recommend my Photography Masterclass. It's a complete game-changer for your business.

Walid's Links

Photographers and all creative professionals, this is an important episode for your money affairs. There are things you can do to maximize your income and this podcast episodes cover that. For example, did you know that charging a production fee actually give your business a boost that will change the path forever? Collecting a production fee changes how clients perceive you, how they pay you, and how you are placed in the marketing world. 

Did you know that the first value is set by the creator and the retaining value is set by the market place? We go into detail about this and it's a way of changing how you move forward and start the conversation about your services. Finally, I want creatives to think with the client's wallet and not theirs. That does not mean you take advantage of anyone, ever. It means your budget may be different than that of someone hiring you. By recognizing that, you're allowing them to value your work and pay what THEY think is the value. Listen to the podcast and you'll see what I mean! 

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Photographers (and all artists) sometimes the small changes within a business can provide massive rewards for your business. I gave Chaz a much-needed coaching session for his business. His business is already successful but we're making changes along the way to ensure that he keeps growing without exhausting himself. But his biggest frustration is finding clients who actually want to pay his full rates. Isn't that something we can all get behind!? 

Listen in to my conversation about Chaz's photography business and see how you can help your own, with the notes I give Chaz.

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