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The Media 1099 Podcast is created for the freelance photographer and videographer in mind. With freelancing becoming a more and more dominant presence in the industry, understanding the road of a 1099 life is all the more important. Join us for insight on


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    Tyler Douglas Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 75:06


    Tyler Douglas is an experienced art director and sports & active lifestyle photographer, specializing in peak athletic expression in the outdoors and environmental portraits. We sat down with him to talk about photography, art direction and his creative process in the field. https://www.tylerdouglasphoto.com/ @la_photog_tyler --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Lifestyle Photography with Genevieve Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 76:13


    What does it take to kickstart a photography career? Today we talk to lifestyle photographer, Genevieve Davis, about how her passion for motorcycles and travel opened up the doors to a flourishing photography career. Talking Points: How connecting with projects you are passionate about will create opportunities. "an object in motion, stays in motion". How freelance life requires mentally preparing for a slow time, for a long time. Why creating high value starts with your self perception first. IG: @genevieve_davis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Media 1099 Book Club #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 78:23


    Similar to having accountability partners, creating your very own book club can be a great way to stay motivated in your self-education. Today, we're going over some of the books that have stuck with us this year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    "Creating a Fantastic Wedding Experience for Your Client" with Amber Garrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 74:43


    How do I create a client-experience so positive, that 3rd party marketing organically does all the work for me? In our latest creative interview with Las Vegas wedding-photojournalist, Amber Garrett, we discuss how she built her wedding photography business from the ground up and what it takes to deliver a unique and valuable experience for your couples. Website: www.ambergarrettphoto.com Instagram: @ambergarrettphoto Facebook: Amber Garrett Photography Twitter: @amgarrettphoto Amber's Wedding Photography Mentorship

    Economic Projections

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 71:23


    Understanding what the economy is doing can improve your freelancing business decisions. In this episode, we're discussing both large and small scale economic issues in the country; diving into some US recession history, what the stock market is telling us, and how we aim to handle our personal economy and job opportunities amidst all of it. This episode is now available on Youtube! Be sure to check it out at https://youtu.be/lKUy0nT1aYw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Artist Talk with Photojournalist, Michael Goulding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 96:53


    Excited to launch our latest interview with award winning Southern California photojournalist, Michael Goulding. In this episode, we discuss Mike's background in newspapers, covering everything from Olympic games to social protests, building a well-rounded portfolio, and understanding the ethical boundaries and responsibilities of a journalist going into the field. WEBSITE: www.mikegouldingphotography.com INSTAGRAM: @goulding_photos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    2020 Quarter 2 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 74:18


    Q2 of 2020 has been one of the most interesting quarters to date. We're not only assessing our goals, but also reflecting on the current events of the last few months. It has been a testing time for so many, and we hope everyone comes out of this a better person. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    "Bee Fearless and Create" with Photographer, Bee Alyssa Trofort

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 77:42


    Fitness and athletic photographer, Bee Alyssa Trofort, joins the show to talk about her journey through college, internships, and developing bi-coastal client work. She dives into building her glam squad, her favorite lens and modifier, and her mood board building process for clients and athletes. Most importantly, she gives us a glimpse into creating a fun and successful career path. www.beetrofort.com @bee_alyssatrofort www.beefearlessstudios.com @beefearlessncreate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Artist Talk with Photographer, Aaron Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 70:36


    Portrait photographer, Aaron Anderson, joins our studio to discuss a number of topics on style and crafting personal projects; from budgeting to scouting to connecting with his subjects before the shoot. We also discuss Aaron's schooling, his start in the industry, and his attention to art and lifestyle design. This is a can't miss episode! Thank you Aaron for joining us! Website https://andersonvisuals.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jcjf7y7gUuLqrPAy5-XEQ Instagram @aaronandersonvisuals Twitter @a2foto Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AaronAndersonVisuals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Quaran-"TIME" Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 61:55


    If there is a silver lining to being quarantined, it is the opportunity to reinvest your time in productive ways you otherwise couldn't. What struggles are you facing managing your time? Today, we're discussing some of strategies that have worked for us to stay on point as best we can. Link to "Ivy League Classes" : https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/ivy-league-free-online-courses-a0d7ae675869/?fbclid=IwAR07cQY29QNB7mxlZphT6e_jXWdNw_hUhOlOXT5uQ7t7dMFIt6iAgf5xzh4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Reviewing Our 2020 Q1 Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 59:08


    We're reviewing our Q1 goals for 2020 and penciling in our Q2 goals. Don't be afraid to lock in your short term goals on paper and share them with an accountability partner. It has the power to turn your aspirations into achievements. "Anything that can be measured can be improved" - James Patrick. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    An Intro to Intellectual Property with IP attorney, Andrew Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 64:28


    As content creators, we live in a world of immediate publishing and rampant infringement. Understanding Intellectual property is an important part about being a creative entrepreneur. Today we're lucky to have IP attorney, Andrew Nelson, join the program to break down some intellectual property basics, from patents to trademarks to copyrights. www.fortislaw.com email: ANelson@fortislaw.com Instagram: @anelson100 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Freelancer's Take on COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 42:51


    The world economy has already seen changes as a result of the global pandemic, COVID-19. We're discussing our first reactions to how this impacts the freelancing community and what to do with client loss. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    The Growing Pains of Podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 47:14


    We've cleared 80 episodes producing this podcast, and none of it has been easy. In this episode, we discuss the trials and tribulations of growing a podcast brand; from writing, to post production, to marketing, to monetization. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Grow Your Networking Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 36:49


    For a lot of us, networking face to face is not easy. It makes us uncomfortable because we feel like we suck at it. What do I say? How do I stand? What the hell do I do with my hands? There's no one-size, fits all answer. The ultimate solution is to continually go out and practice. Today we're discussing a recent networking experience and the takeaways from it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    De-Risking the Move to Self-Employment with Matthew Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 60:06


    Pushing all your chips in on self-employment comes with many challenges, both financially and personally. Today, Matthew Baker, senior VP of Corporate Strategy and International expansion at Freshbooks accounting, will help you de-risk that move by prioritizing habits that have proven to work best for successful businesses and entrepreneurs. www.freshbooks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Freelance Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 56:49


    The transition into a full self-employed lifestyle can provide challenges for everyone. How do you manage the time to build healthier habits that offset that unhealthy ones? In this episode, we dive into our challenges that we've faced and how we aim to improve our physical, mental, and emotional freelancing health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    The Art of Proactive Marketing with photographer, James Patrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 85:12


    In today's landscape, many photographers and creatives have a reactive marketing mindset, in which they post some form of promotion and expect to get calls flooding in asking for their work. The reality is we have to be diligent, intentional, and proactive in our marketing approach. Today we have award winning photographer and entrepreneur, James Patrick, joining the program to discuss marketing strategies that have helped him sustain a consistent six figure photography business year in and year out. James Patrick's work can be seen at: www.jamespatrick.com www.fitposium.com Instagram @jpatrickphoto Beyond the Image Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Simplifying Quarterly Taxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 31:51


    Taxes can be intimidating for freelancers, particularly creative, right-brained ones. Today we're trying to simplify quarterly taxes so that you can minimize financial stress and anguish. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Goal Setting in the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 75:48


    Reflection is an important facet to your goal setting. The successes and failures you experience will have a big impact on your direction going forward. Today we're reviewing our 2019 and our goals for 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Social Media 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 67:25


    Algorithms are constantly changing for social media platforms, but the business models generally don't. Their mindset is to keep you engaging with the app as long as possible. The more time you spend on the app, the more ads you will be exposed to. Understanding this is crucial to leveraging your own social media strategy. Who is your audience? What do they desire? How can you get them to engage? In this episode, we discuss some of our social media goals for 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Media 1099 Book Club, part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 64:35


    What have we been reading since we last got together to talk books? Join us to find out what reading material has inspired us in the latest Media 1099 book club episode. Michael's Books: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Finish by Jon Acuff Robert's Books: The Tao of Seneca; Practical Letters from a Stoic Master Dropping Ashes on the Buddha: The Teachings of Zen Master Seung Sahn American Indian Myths & Legends by Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    How To Manage Your Freelancing Cash Flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 58:53


    Have you ever wondered what cash flow was? Have you ever wondered how a business could be profitable but run out of money? We're diving in on why cash flow is super important for full time freelancers. Grasp this concept, and you can prevent irreparable damages to your 1099 business. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Black Friday Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 44:46


    Be careful with consumerism freelancers! It's the holiday season, and it's easy to be tempted by the many "great" deals popping up in your emails and social feeds. As full time 1099's, it's important to understand how important your money is and how fast you can burn through it if you spend frivolously. Are there alternatives to spending the money you worked so hard for that will reinvest into your business? Can we minimize gift giving or spend more on less tangible assets, like marketing and production speed? In this episode, we discuss what our plans are for this holiday season and some of the pitfalls that ailed us in the past. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Interview with Photographer, Matt Brown; part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 126:14


    The first part of our wonderful in-depth interview with commercial/editorial photographer, Matt Brown. We sat down to discuss his upbringing in photography, his approach to business, and his many opinions on the evolving photography industry. Part 1 includes the following topics, conversations and more; - Photography upbringing - Sneaking into the Superbowl - Side hustles and financial discipline - Finding the right equipment - Mentorship; being critiqued and becoming a critic - Working for the Anaheim Angels - An honest take on the sports photography industry - Feeding the social media beast - Setting your rates at dirt cheap - What colleges fail to teach young artists --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Interview with photographer, Matt Brown; Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 100:46


    In part 2 of our in-depth interview with commercial/editorial photographer, Matt Brown, we dive into building new skill sets to keep you in demand, and developing creativity outside of photography to keep you fresh. Part 2 includes the following topics and conversations; - Gaining inspiration - Sharpening the saw outside of photography - Learning business - What pictures are off limits - Portrait talk - Game day run down of a team photographer - Family balance - Best investment you can make --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Adobe Max 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 73:12


    Today, we're talking about the 2019 Adobe Max Conference and how these products and services can help us create better content. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    What's Happening in Print Journalism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 68:50


    In recent weeks, we've noticed some major shake ups in the journalism industry, with a couple major publications taking aggressive action in regard to its employees. Sports Illustrated laid off many of its journalists recently, and in contrast, the LA Times has agreed to improved terms for its employees. Today, we're going to discuss some of these trends and what it means for current and aspiring journalists. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Are We Reaching Our Goals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 80:06


    It's that time of year where Robert and Michael review their 2019 progress as accountability partners. Have the goals been met? Have the goals been surpassed? Have the goals changed? Is the podcast where they want it to be? Is goal setting even the best method to achieve success? Tune in to listen to their discussion on habit building and goal setting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Interview with Content Creator and Entrepreneur, Ty Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019 160:50


    We're so excited to bring on more creative guests today, especially ones with business savvy. Ty Washington, managing partner of Wave Tech Media, joins the podcast to discusses his journey from starting a small photography business in college to developing it into a full service multimedia firm. We talk leadership, team building, strong entrepreneurship traits, and his firm's emphasis on strategic communications, photography, videography, graphic design, and social media strategy and implementation. Wavetechmedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Roundtable Discussion with Photographer, Benedick David

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 107:36


    Today, our friend and colleague, Benedick David, dropped by the Media 1099 studio to talk about getting into professional photography. We riffed on a bunch of topics, ranging from client pricing, to relocating to a new market, to pre-shoot anxiety and much more. Benedick's work can be seen on Instagram at benedickdavidphotography --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    How Does California AB5 Impact Creative Freelancers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 68:22


    There are new changes to California employment law with the AB5 going into effect at the start of 2020. With this bill, California businesses will face more scrutiny and restrictions in how they classify their workers. Are you an independent contractor or an employee? In this episode, we talk casually about our initial thoughts and how this may or may not impact the creative freelancing community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    An Interview with USA Today Photographer, Robert Hanashiro

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 166:53


    An introspective look at the newspaper industry and the 30 year career of USA Today Photographer, Robert Hanashiro. Whether it's transitioning from film to digital, or from the Olympics to the Academy Awards, Robert's career has seen a little bit of everything. Tune in to hear this revealing interview with the wonderfully charming, Robert Hanashiro. Instagram; @kahunabert --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    How to Build Your Asset Column with Passive Income

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 78:49


    If you are the only asset in your business, you are not an entrepreneur. You are a contractor and a freelancer. And if that is ok with you, more power to you. We love the freelance life. But we're also striving for more. In this episode, we discuss how we can increase our asset column in simple ways and create multiple revenue streams to sustain better business. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Freelancing And Saving Money Is Not Impossible

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 61:22


    Have you heard the saying "saving is for losers"? The premise behind this message is simple; the average interest rate for a savings account earns you on average a 0.09% return, while the national rate of inflation sits at 3.22%, so each year you're effectively losing money. And as true as that may be, we still whole heartedly believe in learning to save money regardless. Cash reserves and proper funding for emergencies and big purchases can be incredibly helpful in sustaining a healthy freelancing business. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Interview with photographer, Matt Gush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 141:53


    It's always great to get talent in the studio, and today, we're lucky enough to have LA photographer, Matt Gush, join the podcast to talk about juggling the college marketing circuit, profiting from stock photography, pursuing photography projects in archaeology and freelancing everywhere in between. Matt's work can be seen on instagram at @mattgush. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Minimalism and Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 67:14


    Minimalism can be summed up as the the pursuit of less in an effort to live a more purposeful and free life. While minimalism is most commonly associated with eliminating physical items from your home and work place, the same concept can be applied to your creativity and thought. Today we're discussing some of these concepts, and how focusing on fewer tasks can lead to better productivity, and how a smaller artistic palette can actually spurn more imagination. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Writing Better Estimates and Invoices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 51:41


    Improving the quality of your pricing estimates and invoices doesn't seem super glamorous, but it can help you stand out from the crowd and build trust with your clients. It can even help you get paid faster and more reliably. In this episode, we discuss some tips and tricks to help you be more professional in your paperwork. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    2019 First Half Year Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 56:54


    How are you meeting the goals you set for yourself at the start of the year? Are you creating more, are you improving your business? In this episode, Michael and Robert discuss the first half year and what areas they're looking to improve on for the rest of 2019. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Videography Freelancing with Justin Ogden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 85:45


    Freelancing as a still photographer can be challenging when clients constantly seek out visual innovation outside of traditional photography services . Providing videography in conjunction with your photography can be a great way to provide clients with more value, while also boosting your own brand as a true visual creative. In this episode, we talk with freelance filmmaker/photographer, Justin Ogden, who has a diverse visual background ranging everywhere from camera operator to director of photography. Tune into this interview to hear his insight on how being a jack of all trades keeps him in demand as a commodity both in and out of Hollywood. Justin's Website: http://www.justinogdenphotography.com Justin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ogdenjustin/ Apartment 11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6lS-UeCP24 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Is There Really Any Harm in Working for Free?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 51:54


    Most creative freelancers start off with a proposal of trading work for experience, rather than money. Maybe it will help you build relationships and get your foot in the door, or maybe it will platoon your career before it ever gets started. In this episode, we address whether working for free is a universal evil, or a beneficial stepping stone to gain much needed experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    The Importance of Creating Work/Life Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 46:30


    Being an entrepreneur or self employed professional can often require a lot of personal sacrifices in order to achieve your goals, but it doesn't have to be soul crushing either. If you don't have much free time, it's important to manufacture more of it to allocate towards recharging your batteries and exercising personal growth. In this episode, we discuss how time away from work has helped us improve our careers and balance our lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    The Media 1099 Book Club

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 56:13


    We're diving into the first ever Media 1099 Book Club gathering, where we find out what Michael and Robert are currently reading and how it pertains to their battles as freelancers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    The Sports Shooter Academy Workshop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 48:59


    Stuck in a rut? Try workshopping your career. Benjamin Franklin once said "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." Whether you're a photographer, designer, or musician, workshops are incredible and easily one of the fastest ways to reach your artistic and networking goals. They can provide a level of education, inspiration, and camaraderie that learning on your own sometimes falls short of. In this episode, we discuss our time at Sports Shooter Academy, one of the premier photography workshops in the country, and how it continues to bear fruit in our careers even years past. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Two Designers Walk Into A Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 58:13


    Today we're talking with graphic designers, Justine Taylor, and Blanca Navarro about building a freelancing mindset. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Freelancers vs Debt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 52:42


    Today, debt has become the most aggressively marketed product in the history of the world. If you were born after 1970, chances are you've grown up your whole life, seeing it as a "way of life". It can create tremendous growth for many, by providing opportunities to attend colleges and universities otherwise inaccessible, or to build and scale businesses that just need some leverage to penetrate the market. While those areas of need are valid, without the appropriate respect or proper management of debt, your business and personal life can be platooned by its crushing weight. In this episode, we'll talk about everything from student loans to credit cards to car payments, and how freelancers can set themselves up better for a healthier life and business. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    2019 1st Quarter Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 47:00


    A lot of people set goals for themselves at the start of the new year, and we're no different. With the tax filing deadline coming up, we thought it would be a great time to review our first quarter and see where we are in terms of reaching our goals. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    How We Created Our Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 58:19


    With such a low entry cost to production and a variety of affordable equipment at your disposal, starting your own podcast has never been as easy as it is right now. As we celebrate our first benchmark (episode #50!), we review our entry into podcasting and the many lessons learned. If you're looking to start one of your own, we hope this inspires you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    The Power of Positive Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 35:50


    Being a freelancer can be a lonely process at times. It's a lifestyle that can evoke fulfillment and joy, but simultaneously induce anxiety, stress, and even depression. In this episode, we dive into some concepts on how to maintain a positive mindset in a frequently negative world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Photography and Direct Mail Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 32:23


    Advertising your photography services through Direct Mail Marketing may not be the trendiest, nor cost effective, method in the Social Media era, but it seems to be an effective one for many freelancers and small business owners all the same. But what's the ROI? How many leads will I convert and how fast will this turnaround be? In this episode, we discuss the benefits of print promo and direct mail marketing to really zero in on your dream client list. Big shoutout to the folks at Modern Postcard for helping us out with the education and inspiration to take our games to the next level! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

    Streamlining a Better Workflow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 34:37


    One of the hardest aspects of freelancing is streamlining workflow and managing your time amidst the chaos of a free flowing business. How do you get the day started? How do you respond to emails as efficiently as possible? The success and failure of your business is largely dependent on the effort you put in, but sometimes we just need a little help. In this episode, Robert and Michael discuss some workflow strategies that can help people improve efficiency, from setting up code replacements prior to an event to labeling gear for faster studio production. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/media1099/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/media1099/support

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