BTI #274: Are You a Hustler, a Seeker or Both? with Tommy Baker
Release Date: 08/18/2021
Why Photographers are Toxic
Beyond the Image Podcast
Let's face it - if you expand the timeline long enough - you're going to find there is quite a fair amount of toxicity within the photography community. From jealousy to envy to downright aggressive competition - no one is immune from it. So let's break down the actual sources behind the toxic traits of so many creatives and how we can navigate it better as a community. https://jamespatrick.com/
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Biggest Mistakes Photographers Make in Lighting Subjects
Beyond the Image Podcast
I want to be clear, right off the top, that I have personally made every single one of these mistakes myself in my 20+ year career. The goal is not to shame photograpehrs for making the mistakes that all of us have made - but to shed light (that is a well-placed pun) on these misconcepts, misunderstandings and mistakes so that we can continue to learn and improve on our craft as creative professionals. https://jamespatrick.com/
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You Bid Too Low, Now What?
Beyond the Image Podcast
You were asked by a client to bid on a project and either intentionally or unintentionally they did not give you all of the information you need to accurate prepare an estimate that fully reflects your services and value. Bluntly - you underbid. So what do you do? In this episode of the Beyond the Image podcast, host James Patrick deconstructs how to prevent this scenario from happening to begin with as well as suggestions on how to navigate it with clients should the situation arise. https://jamespatrick.com/
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Stop Chasing THESE TYPES of Clients
Beyond the Image Podcast
Photographers - there are two types of clients we need to STOP chasing. Clients who don't have money. Clients who don't want to spend money. Instead - let's focus on how we find clients who do have the purchasing power and purchasing assets to support our creative endeavors. https://jamespatrick.com/
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Why Your Social Media Sucks
Beyond the Image Podcast
Social media was never particularly easy - but it sure was a lot simpler. The way to achieve engagement has completely shifted (and we've lost count how many times that has happened). In this episode of the Beyond the Image podcast - we dive into what needs to happen on your social channels now based upon how audiences are consuming content. https://jamespatrick.com/
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Make Better Photo Bids & Proposals
Beyond the Image Podcast
If all you are sending a prospective client is an estimate sheet - then you are drastically under-selling yourself as a creative. In this episode of the Beyond the Image podcast - I dive into my strategy for crafting and desgining well curated proposals that I send to clients when bidding. https://jamespatrick.com/
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Should Photographers Niche?
Beyond the Image Podcast
In today's episode we answer the question "should photographers niche?" YUP! Yup they absolutely should! In this episode of Beyond the Image, host James Patrick dives into why photographers should carve out their specialty and unique selling proposition as well as unpacking the biggest fear they have when it comes to niching down. If I niche down, then I won't get hired for other work again! The reality is - that simply is not true! https://jamespatrick.com/
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Should Photographers Also Do Video?
Beyond the Image Podcast
In this episode we answer the question; should photographers also provide video services to clients? Overwhelmingly yes! Without question. Either they need to learn how to construct and deliver video files - or it is important for them to form a partnership with a videographer to offer their services to clients. Client demand for video assets has only been increasing exponentially. In order for a creative professional to stay competitive - they have to find ways to meet client demands and expectations in today's marketplace. https://jamespatrick.com/
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I Got Hired With ZERO Experience
Beyond the Image Podcast
I've been hired to do a handful of gigs over the last three decades with zero experience. Everything from selling wedding rings to modeling for an off campus student housing complex. But what is even more intense is the fact that I built a photography career over 20 decades having no prior experience. That I built a podcast from the ground up never having spoken into a microphone before. That I created not one, but two, best selling books having never published a book prior. This is not to say that mistakes were not made or that I did not often fail (I did, a lot). But I never allowed a lack...
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Independent Publishers Taking a Dump
Beyond the Image Podcast
As traditional print media scrambles to find firm ground despite crumbling atrophy - the thing I was still so excited about and hopeful for as a creative was the rapid emergence of unique, fresh, bold and innovative independent publishers. Sure, independent publishers have smaller budgets (if any) and the audiences are certainly a bit more finite. But also, there is far less overhead, the audiences are hyper focused and there is more bandwidth for creative exploration. Unfortunately… the same greed, which has been eradicating traditional publishers is now infecting...
info_outlineIn today's episode, we’re going to chat about what you may think are two very conflicting ideologies or methodologies on how you’re approaching your life and your business.
One is that of the “hustler” and go go go, and falling into that modality where you are constantly pushing to achieve one goal after the next.
The other is that of the “seeker” who turns inward to find a deeper meaning for who they are and what they do.
“Although you may think those are two completely opposite ways of life and business, what if I told you, you can actually achieve both at the same time?”
My guest today is the author of the upcoming book, Hustler or Seeker, and my good friend, Tommy Baker.
IN THIS EPISODE
- What led to James’s burnout and the belief fueling his actions.
- Why entrepreneurs have a hard time clocking out and how it can impact your health.
- Tommy’s story, how he has operated as both a hustler and a seeker, and how he has come to master them together.
- The Law of Diminishing Hustling and The Law of Diminishing Seeking
- How both the hustler and seeker use avoidance mechanisms in their life and business.
- Being preventative in how we tackle our health.
- How lack of structure can play a role in harming your health.
- Selective identity.
- Making an inventory list to create awareness that enables you to make small daily changes.
- Intuition versus noise and how to know the difference.
- Limiting your inputs and practical ways to do so.
- How to know if you are making changes towards the right direction and if the changes you have made are working.
“At any given moment, at any given week, month, or season, you’re able to adopt either the prevailing identity of the hustler or seeker; I always believe we need both.”
Connect with Tommy Baker
Instagram - @tommy_resistanceaverage
Website: www.hustlersandseekers.com
***Tommy is giving away $600 of bonuses, coaching, free courses, etc! Go check out the website ASAP.
The book will be available in October.
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