The United Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Being a creative entrepreneur is a path that takes courage to approach, faith to step into, wisdom to make decisions each day, and endurance to keep going. Creative entrepreneurs are resilient and hard working, but as any entrepreneur can tell you; the road is not for the faint of heart and often a lonely road to travel. But though it feels lonely at times, it's critical you understand that you are NOT alone! That's why we created the United Podcast.
Creatives spend a lot of time by themselves, so we wanted to create an avenue where we could gather with fellow creatives and hear from industry leaders who have traveled down the very roads you're probably walking now. These are candid conversations sharing both the inspiring success and intense struggle that running your own business can bring, along with insights to help you enjoy the highs and endure the lows.
You can expect to hear relevant stories and reliable education you can take action with to help grow and transform your business. Our hope is that these conversations not only change the trajectory of your work, but in turn, leave a mark that helps the trajectory of your life.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:17 - How Jennifer Got Started In Photography
9:02 - The Heart Behind Intentionality With Clients
12:35 - Who Is The Best Hugger At United??...JENNIFER!!
15:15 - Shaping Client Experiences
19:58 - Being Comfortable With Referring Clients To Other Photographers
24:01 - What Advice Do You Have For Thinking Through Finding The Right Clients?
32:27 - Preventing Potential Problems
35:14 - What To Do When You Encounter Actual Problems
44:58 - One Thing To Change To UP The Client Experience
52:02 - Where To Find More From Jessica
56:37 - Outro
Show Notes:
Jennifer’s Website
Jennifer on IG
Showit United
Showit United on IG
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - What Have You Been Working On, Cassie?!
4:58 - What Is United All About? Who Is The Conference For?
10:58 - This Year Is A Little Different……
16:49 - Who Is Speaking At United?
18:55 - How Do You Register For United?
20:36 - Outro
Show Notes:
Showit United
Showit United on IG
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Getting Started in Photography
8:42 – Discovering a Passion for Photography
18:07 – Connecting with Community Through Social and Emerging Platforms
27:54 – Traditional Views on Marketing and Social Media
35:01 – Specific Ways to Grow Your Following
47:04 – Feeling Overwhelmed While Putting in the Work
49:54 – Understanding the Principle of a Funnel
54:18 – Where to Connect With Devin on Channels
56:37 - Outro
Show Notes:
Anchor & Veil Photography
WeddingTips.Club
Anchor & Veil on IG
Clubhouse App
Showit United
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:38 - James and Jess X2!
2:55 - J&J Getting In To Photography
5:51 - First is Always Best-5D Mark II
6:21 - Unique College Housing and Learning on The Fly
12:17 - It's Our Anniversary!!
14:31 - Reminiscing About Old Shoots
17:03 - The James and Jess Expert Society
21:49 - Drawing People In To The Experience
25:57 - Solving Your Own Problems and Acting on Your Inspiration
27:57 - Blending In and Fitting In Versus Connection
29:52 - Documenting the Wedding Day in Stories
35:46 - Honoring the Clients by Honoring the Day
38:14 - Pairing Consistency With Hard Work
40:50 - Being Intentional to Acknowledge Everyone Involved
42:52 - The J&J Stories Workflow
48:13 - The Best Part of All Systems and Rules...They Can Be Broken
52:23 - Advice for Photographers Getting Started
1:00:44 - The Flywheel Effect
1:03:50 - Closing
1:07:54 - Outro
Show Notes:
Showit United
James and Jess Photography
James and Jess on Instagram
James and Jess Education
James and Jess Podcasts
Tony Toni Toné - It’s Our Anniversary!
The Compound Effect - Darren Hardy
Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee
Good To Great - Jim Collins
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
1:24 – It’s a New Car!!
2:54 – Jaime’s Journey to Photography
6:06 – Jaime’s Path to a Photography Business
8:44 - Jaime and Her Husband’s Real-Life Challenges
10:58 - Balancing Trauma and Responsibility
18:39 - Establishing Systems of Support
23:19 - Inspiration to Prepare
24:39 - Building Real Relationships With Clients
28:53 - Open and Vulnerable on Socials
31:11 - Having Your Why
35:45 - Where to Find Jaime Online
37:40 - Outro
Show Notes:
Showit United
Jamie Davis Photography
Jaime on Instagram
Jaime Davis Education
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
1:02 – United Apart!
3:40 – Heart Behind the Decision to Hold United Apart
5:36 – Who Are the Speakers?
8:58 - When Is This All Happening?
10:16 - How Do People Register for the Conference?
12:10 - News Regarding 2021?!
15:24 - Where to Find More Info Online
17:30 - Outro
Show Notes:
Showit United Apart 2020
Chapters:
0:42 - Michelle's Getting Started
1:50 - Michelle’s Start in Education Photographers
4:51 - Transitioning From Corporate to Photography
7:50 - Building Frameworks From Past Experiences
9:36 - Discovering Pricing Freedom
12:09 - The Importance of Pricing
13:24 - Common Mistakes When Getting Started
14:22 - The Top 10 Pricing Don't Do List - #1
15:37 - #2
17:12 - #3
20:04 - #4
21:44 - #5
24:18 - #6
26:54 - #7
27:38 - #8
30:44 - #9
34:08 - The Top 10 Pricing Don't Do List - #10
36:44 - Recapping The Top Ten Pricing Don't Do List
38:18 - The Journey From Early Work to Where You Want to Be
40:21 - Raising Prices Over Time
42:03 - Hustle In Heels
46:32 - Our Favorite Michelle Quote!
47:23 - The Importance of Multiple Communities
49:12 - Where to Find and Connect with Michelle
Show Notes:
Michelle on Instagram
M.Harris Studios
Hustle in Heels
M. Harris Hustlers Facebook Group
Laila Chanel Studios
Cloudspot
Michelle’s Phone Script
United Website
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Chapters:
1:08 - Getting Started in Photography
2:23 - Transitioning From Teaching to Photography
5:36 - Openness and Vulnerability in Sharing Your Story
13:32 - Applying Emotional Intelligence to Your Clients and Their Story
18:10 - Navigating the Emotions of The Wedding Day
22:02 - How Experiences Contribute to Creating Content
25:11 - The Path to Finding Your Style and Your Own Voice
31:02 - Advice For Stating in Business
35:42 - Inspiration and Strategy Impacting Content Creation
38:47 - The Desire For Being Authentic in Content and Finding Inspiring Sources
43:56 - The Day of Content
50:28 - Discipline, Consistency, Practicality Helping Win The Day
58:24 - Running Minutes on Stories
1:02:34 - Where to Find Vanessa
Show Notes:
Vanessa on Instagram
Vanessa Hicks Photography
United Website
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Chapters:
0:27 - East Coast-West Coast
1:01 - Design Soulmates
8:11 - The Brandmaster And The Tonic Name
18:09 - Designing and Business
36:05 - Template or Custom Design in a New Site
41:24 - Helping Clients to Make the Best Decisions for Their Business and Themselves
45:16 - Where to Start With Clients That Are at The Beginning of the Process
50:56 - Brand Evolution
Show Notes:
Tonic Site Shop Online
Tonic Site on Instagram
Jeffrey Shipley Instagram
Jen Olmstead Instagram
United Website
Showit
Chapters:
0:33 - Getting Started on the Photography Journey
2:23 - Transitioning From Teaching to Photography
4:36 - Making the Choice to Focus on One Endeavor
7:16 - The Parallels of Working in Education and Working in Photography
8:34 - The Journey to Working With Seniors
11:00 - Teaching Others How to Teach
14:01 - Senior Rep Initiative
15:56 - Supporting Seniors to Chase Their Dreams
19:03 - More on the Senior Rep Program
21:40 - Investing in Your Community and Developing Trust
23:07 - A Heart For Gifting
27:11 - 🎶The Stars At Night, Are Big And Bright…….👏
32:46 - How and Where to Learn From Laylee
37:34 - Mixing Work and Play
40:14 - Growing The Team Over Time
42:46 - Enneagram Number Share Time
43:54 - Locating Team Members, Resources, and Scaling The Business
46:15 - Getting Creatives PAID!!!
48:18 - Where Can You Find Laylee?
Show Notes:
Laylee on Instagram
Laylee Emadi Online
So Here’s The Thing Podcast
The Next Level Retreat
Laylee’s Resources
The Creative Educator Academy
United Website
Showit
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - “It’s Your Anniversary!!”
0:47 - What is The Rising Tide Society and How Was it Founded?
19:27 - Golden Rule of Business
24:40 - Where to Start to Find Your Following?
36:05 - Personal Experience of Being Lifted by Community
41:24 - Talking Neuroscience!
47:47 - Vulnerability as a Strength Within the Community
52:22 - Advice For Those Holding On To Stories
1:09:01 - Closing and Where to Connect With Natalie
Show Notes:
Natalie on Instagram
Natalie’s Website
Tuesdays Together
The Rising Tide Society Website
The Rising Tide Society on Instagram
Anniversary by Tony! Toni! Toné!
What Do I Know by Ed Sheeran
United Website
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