Tools for growing a photography business
I like being scared. I like scaring others. In our family gatherings we have an annual “spooky walk” that I’ve been organizing for decades, since I was kid. Spooky walks were always a thing with me.
[Read more…]This happened. There’s a pizza place beside our studio. The guy who established it worked hard. He knew what he was doing.
| “Your brand: they feel they’re in your world and you in theirs.” A quote, one of many, from last night’s second part presentation from Warne Noyce on branding your photography business. Not sure about you, but I want to hear what photographers like Warne have to say on topics like branding. Not some academic, theory fluff (too much of that these days!). But real, solid, been-there-done-that, still fighting the fight in the trenches every day photographers. The replay is in the forum. In two parts. Includes a download link. Not a member? Join us. This might just be exactly what you need to grow a profitable photography studio business. |
Robert N. Provencher – Your Master Coach Marketer
“If you want to be a profitable and successful photographer, then study profitable and successful photographers.”
| I was always a late bloomer. Some might have said I was slow. But slow I wasn’t, nor am I slow today. Growing up most of my teachers knew this about me. They would tell my parents that I was capable, smart even, but I simply just didn’t “try” or apply myself. My grades were atrocious. The truth is, I was naive, clueless and ignorant in many ways. I was clueless and scared to death. This all changed eventually and I kicked into high gear when I turned 31. For most of my 20’s I pursued knowledge. I had eagerly attended business building events and read many, many self help and business book. I knew deep in my heart there was something in these events and books. I couldn’t apply it yet until, unbeknownst to me at the time, I faced my inner demons, my shadow so to speak, and sobered up. Which I did when I turned 31. I learned to dance. (Here’s a Ten Minute video where I tell this story at a local TedTalk style event) This changed everything in my life. Looking back I connect the many dots. Here’s a short list of some of the characteristics about me: –Zen. I was clueless. As in, duh…. but that’s me. This characteristic is still a part of my identity. But now it’s evolved to being an asset. Some think I am still ‘on the moon.’ Truth is, I am often in a Zen like state, taking things in. Storing what’s valuable, waiting, like the tortoise. One of my super powers is the recognition that playing the long game, taking it all “one day at a time” pays off in the end. It’s a marathon. Not a sprint to the finish. –Immunity to criticism. When someone attacks me I don’t give a sh*t. I learned this back in the 90’s when my photography business started to skyrocket. This is a valuable characteristic and essential to anyone in business. And it applies to self-criticism. -Late bloomer. Yup, that’s me. I am not a slow learner. I am in fact a late bloomer. This may come across as a negative thing, but it’s not. Why? Read the previous item again. It doesn’t bother me. I am in good company. History is loaded with successful late bloomers. Hopefully I can keep on learning until my last days here. It’s my plan. Learning from others is one of the best ways to expand, grow, be inspired and learn. This is why I organized a meeting tonight with two of my favorite photographic artists, Thomas Dodd and Brian Demint. “The Art within the Image”…a discussion with Thomas Dodd, Brian DeMint & Rob Provencher Feb 25/2020 at 9:00PM EST This should be fun! Join us….it’s tonight. |
Robert N. Provencher – Your Master Coach Marketer
“If you want to be a profitable and successful photographer, then study profitable and successful photographers.”
Last Thursday we hosted our first presentation with Warne Noyce.
I was shocked.
Here’s why. First off, I’ve had Warne speak at two live events in the past and had him run at least four webinars.
His information and presentation skills are off the charts.
Not to mention his passion, and marketing savvy.
But what shocked me last night was the content in his presentation. He shared his strategies in working with local charities as business building for his photography studio.
And it was like I never heard it before. All new. Maybe I have ADHD or something, (I’m sure I do….) but for some reason his content was new and invigorating.
Or maybe he’s always held back. Until now.
Anywho, he had so much information we ran out of time.
Warne has agreed to run a PART B and focus on branding
the photography business.
Links for members to the replay and the next presentation
with Warne are all HERE.
The spring of 1984 found me unemployed. I had been a seasonal school photographer.
Hard work, great pay, but not steady. Unless you’re the boss.
What I hated more about being unemployed, besides not working, was living off the government.
[Read more…]I can be such a dick at times. I can’t help it. I mean well, but stuff comes out of my mouth and before I can edit….boom! Too late. I said it. It’s out there in the universe.
I’m going straight to hell.
[Read more…]When I was single, I partied hard, drank too much and was for the most part dangerous, undisciplined and impulsive. I blamed it on being a “creative type.”
After getting married, sobering up and having a family, everything came together for the better. Much better.
But deep down, I knew:
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