In this episode, Lauren and Lindsay discuss hot takes from small business owners and entrepreneurs. They cover topics such as setting boundaries with customers, dealing with intellectual property theft, and the challenges of collaborating with influencers. The hosts share their personal experiences and provide insights and tips for navigating these issues. In this conversation, Lauren and Lindsay discuss various hot takes submitted by their audience. They cover topics such as small businesses charging high prices, the importance of quality, the concept of community over competition, and dealing with clients who claim poor quality or defects. They provide insights and personal experiences from their perspectives as entrepreneurs and photographers. The conversation is candid and honest, offering different viewpoints on these subjects.

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Takeaways

Setting boundaries with customers is essential for maintaining work-life balance and prioritizing personal well-being.

Protecting intellectual property and understanding copyright laws are crucial for small business owners.

Collaborating with influencers can be challenging, and it's important to establish mutually beneficial relationships.

Authenticity and respect are key in the business world, and it's important to support and uplift fellow entrepreneurs. Small businesses should charge what their products or services are worth, but they should also provide quality

Consumers should set their expectations based on the price and understand the value they are getting

Community over competition means supporting and respecting other creatives, not belittling or bashing them

Clients should understand the style and limitations of photographers or videographers before booking

It's okay for photographers to refer clients to others if their style or expectations don't align

Chapters

00:00 Setting Boundaries and Managing Customer Expectations

10:16 Protecting Intellectual Property and Dealing with Copycats

17:29 Navigating Collaborations with Influencers

20:33 The Importance of Authenticity and Respect in Business

25:50 The Pricing Dilemma

35:11 Community Over Competition

41:30 Quality vs. Quantity

51:51 Managing Client Expectations

small business, entrepreneurship, boundaries, customer expectations, intellectual property, copywriting, collaboration, influencers, small businesses, pricing, quality, consumer perspective, community over competition, client expectations, photography, videography, client red flags