In this exciting episode of The Infinite Creative Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Peter O’Hara, an outdoor photographer and filmmaker who has captured breathtaking visuals in some of the world’s most extreme and beautiful locations. From towering peaks to remote wilderness, Peter’s work brings nature’s raw beauty to life for some of the biggest global brands.Together with his partner, Peter co-founded Silver Fern Productions, a creative venture centered around capturing outdoor photography for some of the biggest brands in the world, all the while not losing focus on their shared love for the journey into the wild. Peter recently won the Elevate Creative Fund from Wave and the Shorty Awards, and in this episode, he shares how he plans to use this opportunity to inspire and educate the next generation of outdoor photographers.Don’t miss this inspiring conversation packed with adventure, creativity, and insights from one of the best in the field!–🏔️ Learn more about Peter and see his work at: https://www.silverfernproductions.ca/🙌 Elevate Creatives Fund: https://shortyawards.com/elevate-creatives/💸 Wave Financial: https://www.waveapps.com/–

In today’s world, creatives are more valuable than ever, but many struggle with understanding and pricing their worth. In this episode, we dive deep into how freelancers and creatives can better recognize and communicate their value in the marketplace.We share essential advice for creative freelancers on building confidence, setting competitive rates, and delivering top-tier results. Plus, we explore the business strategies creatives can learn from entrepreneurs to run successful, sustainable freelance careers.If you’re a designer, artist, writer, or creative professional, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you grow your freelance business, set your pricing confidently, and thrive in the competitive creative industry.

It’s been a while, but your two favorite creative podcast hosts are back! In this episode of the Infinite Creative Podcast, we’re talking about how helping others can actually help you grow your business. We touch on the idea that it’s totally okay to hit the reset button when you’re out of sync, and how lending a hand to other creatives can lead to surprising benefits. We also dive into some Buddhist wisdom about not forcing things and letting opportunities come to you naturally. And finally, we chat about the importance of teaming up with others instead of trying to do everything solo. If you’re into freelancing, running a creative business, or just looking for some solid advice, this episode is for you!

In this episode of the Infinite Creative Podcast, we sit down with Kerry Reynold, VP of Marketing at Wave Financial, to explore Wave's dedication to supporting contractors and creative freelancers. We delve into the origins and objectives of the Elevate Creatives Fund, a unique initiative designed to foster mission-driven creatives and small businesses. Kerry shares insights on what the fund's judges are looking for in candidates, the application process, and key deadlines. Additionally, we discuss the broader mission and values of Wave Financial, their exciting new features for 2024, and how they are building a supportive community among creatives that focuses on elevating creatives who want to make an impact. This conversation also highlights the importance of professional development in the creative industry.

Apply to the Elevate Creatives Fund by July 31st 2024: shortyawards.com/elevate-creatives

Learn more about Wave Financial: www.waveapps.com

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Whitney Hahn, the dynamic CEO of ProveBetter. As the leader of this innovative consultancy and business academy, Whitney is dedicated to helping solopreneurs and small business owners refine their operations, enhance growth, and achieve a better work-life balance. In this episode, Whitney unveils five common pitfalls where freelancers often overpromise, undercharge, and leave significant potential untapped in their projects. We delve deep into the challenges creative freelancers face, not only in valuing their own work but also in educating their clients to appreciate the true worth of their services.

As a special offer just for our listeners, Whitney is providing complimentary access to her valuable resource, "Profit-Protecting Estimates. Grab your free guide today at www.provokebetter.com/infinite

We used to call many people videographers but many of those same videographers have morphed into content creators, producers, and social media managers. Why is this, and what are some of the strengths that content creators have in telling stories that videographers struggled to tell? We dive into the world of creating videos as content, the importance of the “real” aesthetic, and how we’ve always been content creators from the very beginning of video to now.

Welcome to a special Infinite Creative Podcast! Today we delve into the captivating world of brand design and innovation with industry veteran Jim Pietruszynski, CEO of Soulsight a world-renowned packaging and brand design agency. Join us as Jim shares his extraordinary 30-year journey from graphic designer to CEO, emphasizing the profound emotional impacts of brand identity beyond just logos. Discover how Soulsight, under Jim's leadership, redefines branding as an immersive experience that resonates deeply with audiences. Explore the transformative power of forging authentic connections with clients, fostering empathy-driven collaborations that go beyond traditional agency-client dynamics. Jim unveils the power of transparency not only in the brands we design, but in the teams we build.

Checkout Soulsight's amazing work:

soulsight.com

We are changing up the format for this one! We explore the idea of creating value by celebrating the people who helped you get where you are today. Your client list is more than just a bunch of people who pay you money, they are people who believe in you and are investing in you. With that being said a big thank you goes to you, the viewer or listener. Without you we wouldn’t do this podcast, and the feedback and things people have said have made a big impact on us as well. 

Signup for Sean’s Website Workshop March 27th ($10 fee) – https://stpeteartsalliance.org/education/arts-business-education

It doesn’t matter where you are on your creative freelance journey, from solo-preneur to agency leader, optimization is the name of the game. We talk about the different strategies we implement to have an optimized workflow. But first we talk about out health, and how we are always more unhealthy than we even know, so it’s important to get out and get moving.  Let’s dive into another episode of the Infinite Creative Podcast. 

OpenAI has released Sora AI, a first-of-its-kind robust text-to-video AI generator. Once you see what we’ve seen it may send shivers down your spine. But not to worry! We share how you can create value in your village to outlast the AI and to show you are a valuable creative. We catch up on life as creative freelancers and even share an update on the Apple Vision and comments made by Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook. Tune in for an interesting episode of Infinite Creative Podcast.