SHORT-FORM CONTENT Episodes
Travel Tips; 2023 edition
EP 127: Traveling for work is one of the more liberating and exciting parts of being a creative, but after time, it can wear on you as well. From the luggage to the time zone differences to the stress of …
Where should your profits go?
124: Deciding what to do with your profits? While there are a multitude of areas to contribute to, many of which I did not list in this episode, I decided to highlight 5 key areas that I believe can help …
My first reaction to Aftershoot AI culling
EP 122: Culling photos can be a daunting process, particularly when the volume is high, and the stakes are higher. Wedding photography tends to fit this bill, as clients are very demanding but you have thousands and thousand...
Photojournalism and layoffs; now what?
EP 120: The photojournalism industry, particularly when it comes to newspapers, isn't anywhere as strong as it used to be. A most recent slashing of journalists at the LA Times is a harsh reminder that we always need to be …
The time saving power of Chat GPT
EP 119: If you haven't used Chat GPT yet, you've at least likely heard of the noise it's making across a variety of industries. Well, in today's episode, I specifically talk about how this AI platform can help photographers...
The advantages of starting your creative business after 40
EP 118: Perhaps starting your creative business in your early 20s seems ideal, but there is no one way to approach a creative life, let alone a singular progression. In fact, there are many advantages to starting or pivotin...
The pitfalls of chasing work-life balance
EP 116: What does work-life balance mean? Is it achievable? Is it even an achievement at all? We all face times of imbalance in favor of our work life, so what measures need to take place to tip the scales …
Stop sending attachments in your cold email pitches
EP 114: Maybe this is a hot take, but I think attaching any sort of file in your very first cold email pitch to a new lead, is counterproductive. It could be a pitch deck or it could be photos …
How to make the most out of a big photography conference
EP 113: Have you ever attended a big photography conference? What are the benefits? Will it be overwhelming? In this episode, I'll recap my very first WPPI experience, and give you 10 tips to make the most out of a …
Inflation is bad, but this is way worse...
EP 109: Inflation is a real pain in the ass, but ultimately speaking, it has a relatively small impact when compared to another inflation that many of us are guilty of exercising; lifestyle inflation. While inflation may in...
Is freelancing only for the mentally strong?
EP 108: I recently came across a statement from another creative who said "If you are mentally weak, you should not freelance". So in today's episode, I'll unpack my thoughts on this statement and respond with why I think ...
The thing about busy work is...
EP 107: You know, the sneaky thing about getting caught up in busy work, is that it feels so productive because you are, in fact, tackling something important in your business. This task needs to get done. And the list …
EP 100 - THANK YOU EVERYONE!
EP 100: Benchmark numbers can be simultaneously arbitrary while also holding significant personal meaning, and today is such a day! We are celebrating episode 100 of this podcast and I have all of you to thank. Beyond that...
What meals are deductible?
EP 99: What meals are considered business meals? Do they apply to me and what do I have to do proactively to take advantage of the meal deduction? In this episode, I'll note what IRS code 274 states about meal …
Do you qualify for a home office deduction?
EP 98: What is the home office deduction? Who qualifies for it? Can employees take advantage of this, or is it only for freelancers and self-employed business owners? How do I calculate it and how much can I save? In …