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Burnout or Exhaustion?

2026-09-0235:18

353 - If you have been calling yourself lazy lately, this episode is for you. Heather and I get honest about the summer that wrecked us both, what burnout actually is, and the simple shift that gave us our momentum back right as busy season arrives. What to Listen For The definition of burnout that stopped me coldThree dimensions that separate burnout from tiredWhy self employed burnout turns into self blameThe difference between exhausted and burnt outWhat happens when you drop the judgmentH...

Your Biggest Revenue Months Start Now

2026-08-2530:03

352 - The next four months are the most profitable stretch of the entire photography year. September, October, and November are when the money shows up, and the photographers who prepare now are the ones who cash in. This week Heather Lahtinen and I talk about how to go into this season playing a much bigger game. What to Listen For Why first quarter revenue is almost always your lowestThe number photographers misread every single summerWhat "behind" actually costs you mentallyHow to set a go...

Creative Freedom Rebellion: The Whole Story

2026-08-2055:20

351 - I spent the last year and a half cutting things out of my business. Fewer programs, fewer moving parts, less of everything. So when Nic called me with an idea, I said no before she finished the sentence, and then I said no a few more times while she kept talking. Fifteen minutes later I was all in, and this episode is the story of what changed my mind and what Nic and I have been building since. What to Listen For Why I said no three timesFlaky, or actually aligned? How to tellThe year ...

It's Not About You

2026-08-0424:37

350 - Someone in your circle just posted a huge sale, and instead of feeling inspired, you feel like garbage. In this episode, Heather Lahtinen and I break down why photographers take other people's wins personally, and the simple mental shift that turns comparison into curiosity. What To Listen For (10 bullets) Why "what game do you want to play" changes everythingPart-time business does not mean part-time pricingThe non-revenue wins you keep skipping overWhy your brain hunts for the gap aut...

AI Slop Is Your Competitive Advantage

2026-07-2845:08

349 - AI is changing commercial photography, but not in the way most photographers fear. In this episode, J. Nichole Smith and I dig into what is actually shifting in the industry, where the pendulum is already swinging back, and why real images are becoming more valuable, not less. What to Listen For Why AI images quietly kill trust and credibilityThe pendulum that is already swinging backWhat the joy economy means for your bookingsWhy marketing is emotional before it is logicalThe one quest...

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