Hi friend! Today is a solo episode and I want to talk to you about mentors and the different ways you can be a mentee (you will hear that I had a bit of a problem with this word 🤣)

In this episode, I share with you my own experiences after paying thousands of dollars in mentorships, classes, and subscriptions. Are they worth it? Do you need them to grow your business? Listen now to find out!

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Friend, meet Eugene Drake the founder and creative director of The Drakes, award-winning filmmakers and photographers, specializing in wedding cinematography.

Eugene was born in Venezuela. He is passionate about storytelling, human connections, and keeping memories.

Early in life, he felt a calling for the arts which led him to study Graphic Design. While exploring arts, he started a clothing brand, organized a local design market, and acted in theater for almost ten years.

Eventually, he transitioned to director's assistant and opened a creative agency in 2009 for media content. He has been a filmmaker, and photographer since. His work has been getting notoriety after winning national and international awards.

Before we jump into the meat of this conversation let’s define what the word “disruptive” means:

DISRUPTIVE

dis·​rup·​tive | \ dis-ˈrəp-tiv \

adjective

The Drakes work is exactly this, innovative, fresh, fun, and unique.

In this episode, Eugene shares with us, how he feeds his creativity and the steps he takes to create work that stands out from the competition.

YOU CAN FIND MORE ABOUT THE DRAKES HERE:

Follow The Drakes on Instagram

Check out their Video Gallery 

Visit their website 

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After unplugging from my business and the internet, for two weeks I came back recharged and ready to work!

In this episode I chat about why unplugging is great for creativity, how to set boundaries with your clients so you can disconnect and some of the systems you should have in place before doing so.

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Friend meet Casey + Mandy two friends and fellow photographers that saw a need in the industry and created a workshop catering to photographers that want to be better second shooters.

In today’s episode, we talk about how to approach photographers that you want to work with, and how to do a great job as a second photographer.

Casey + Mandy also shared some tips to lead photographers on how to have good communication and set expectations with second photographers.

YOU CAN FIND MORE ABOUT WILD HEART WORKSHOPS HERE:

Second shooter boot camp

Follow Wild Heart Workshops on Instagram

Connects with Casey Nolin

Connect with Mady Wright

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Friend, meet John Dolan a photographer that has been successfully capturing couples for over 30 years.

If you have been wondering if your business has an expiration date, then this conversation is for you. John candidly shared his experience as a photographer and how he keeps himself excited about the work he produces. This chat is great if you are experiencing burnout and want to find a way to make more soulful work.

John is also the author of The Perfect Imperfect, An intimate exploration of the American wedding, an enduring public ritual. This stunning book is filled with images captured by John over the past three decades.

You can find more about John Dolan here:

John Dolan’s Website

Get his Book: The Perfect Imperfect

Follow John Dolan on Instagram

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Friend, if you want to present beautiful work to your clients, and also have time off to pursue the things you love, or to invest that time back into marketing your business, the ImagenAI might be what you are looking for.

ImagenAI is a photo editing desktop app for Adobe Lightroom Classic! The future is here and this software does the editing for you!

In today’s episode, I had the chance to speak with Scott Wyden-Kivowitz, he is the Content and Community Manager at ImagenAI, and we covered the topic of artificial intelligence technology for editing images, how ImagenAI is revolutionary in the industry, and most importantly why using this app can give you hours back to your work week!

ImagenAI also has a great present for all of us! Use this link to get 1,500 edited images for free! Only available for new users.

YOU CAN FIND MORE ABOUT Imagen-Ai HERE:

ImagenAI Website 

ImagenAI Facebook Community

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Friend, meet John Mansfield the owner and a lead photographer at All Heart Photography, a Houston, TX-based wedding photo + video team with a passion for relationships!

In addition, John is the host of Light and Dark Photography Podcast where he shares weekly podcast episodes filled with actionable insight to up-level your business and create a more fulfilled lifestyle.

In today’s episode, John is bringing his passion for relationships and sharing with all of us how t build lasting connections with vendors. Whether you have worked with them or not, John has actionable tips to help you connect in a meaningful way.

You can find more about John here:

His FB Group Community

His Photography Website

Light & Dark Podcast 

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“We’re not supposed to talk about money” I’ve heard that phrase many times in my life and no wonder, I used to feel so awkward when the conversation about money with my clients arose.

But the reality is that if you are running a business, you better get comfortable having conversations about money, after all, if you make no money with your photography business you might be back at that boring corporate job you once had.

In this solo episode, I answered some great questions regarding money and business, and I hope that my own personal experiences guide you in a positive way regarding your own money and how to have positive conversations with clients.

ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS?

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Friend, meet Gavin Wade a photographer and founder of CloudSpot.

In this episode, Gavin shares with us how to execute ideas, prioritize what’s important,  stay motivated and how to avoid  “shiny syndrome object”

As the founder and CEO of CloudSpot, Gavin and his team have turned CloudSpot into the fastest, easiest, and most customizable way for photographers to deliver and sell their work online.

You can find more about  Gavin Wade here:

CloudSpot

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Friend, meet the talented (and super fun) Rachel Larsen Weaver.  She runs a fantastic business, documenting clients across the country in a long-form style (her sessions are 24 hours long).

In this episode, we dived into how she uses Newsletters to create connections and trust with future clients and how you can do it too!

Let me be honest, a newsletter strategy is not for the faint of heart, but if you choose to embark on this adventure, the results can be very beneficial for your business.

Rachel shares with all of us, some of her tips for staying motivated and consistent with her weekly newsletter, plus some other amazing tips you can use right away in your own business.

You can find more about Rachel here:

Sign up for her amazing newsletter

Her Website

Her Instagram

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