TALKS with Dan Kathman

70% of Americans say they want to be self-employed. Only 6% actually are.So what’s stopping the rest?In this video, I break down why most people never take the leap—and what separates the 6% who do from the 94% who never will.It’s not about being lucky, taking big risks, or working harder than everyone else. It’s a lot about what you’re willing to endure.The failures. The embarrassment. The I don’t know. The slow start. The keep going. The long game.I’ve lived this. I’ve failed more than once. And I’ve learned one key thing: Stop taking advice from people who’ve never done it. In this case. If you feel called to work for yourself—this is your wake-up call.

You’re not a failure for quitting a dream that no longer fits.

In this episode, we talk about one of the hardest but most freeing things you can do: letting go of who you thought you’d be—so you can become who you’re meant to be.

I’m not saying quit if it’s still your dream. I’m saying quit if it isn’t anymore.Sometimes, we cling to old goals because they feel safe, or because we’re afraid to admit we’ve changed.

But holding onto the wrong dream can distract you from where God is actually trying to take you.If you feel stuck… this might be the moment that sets you free.

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1. They Treat it Like a Business.2. They Take Their Health Seriously. 3. They Connect with Other Successful Creatives (To See What's Possible)4. They're Always Learning (Stay up-to-date & Stay Humble)5. Plan for downtime6. They Create Everyday.

Stop. Overthinking. Everything.

I do it too. Hopefully this podcast, stories and advice helps! Subscribe!

Work on your own time. Beginner or Expert. It works! Do it strategically as an expert. Get in doors you never could before. Give value up-front. Build the portfolio, build the content, build the connections and relationships and build the business of your dreams.

This is a big one. I need this advice constantly. Have a plan, but know that you'll never know everything, ever, and you'll need to just start before you're ready. You'll never be fully ready. As you go, continue to learn, adjust, and plan while you're continually take action. This is the fastest way there. You'll learn way more from making videos than reading about making videos.

Here’s the analogy that makes content marketing and online advertising crystal clear—especially for the old-school crowd. Think of it as “who you know” and “word of mouth,” but scaled up for the digital age. Hope it helps!

I’ve dealt with creative block more times than I can count, and you know what? Most of the time, it wasn’t real. It was me overthinking, trapped in my own head, paralyzed by fear, or simply not making the time to show up and do the work.

#1 Get the Right Lens

#2 Use a Tripod

#3 Master HDR Photography

Bonus:

Composition

Aperture Settings

The 4 main ways to Go Full-Time as a Photographer or Video Creator.