BTI # 285: The Real Path to Growing Your Coaching Practice with Chris Goodman
Release Date: 09/15/2021
Camera Settings for Various Situations
Beyond the Image Podcast
In this episode of The Beyond the Image podcast, host James Patrick reviews his recomended camera settings for a variety of various situational photo shoots. From in studio portraits to on location action photos to window lit natural light photos. James reviews each scenario and gives his recommended settings for ISO, f-stop and shutter speed. In addition, James reviews recommended camera settings to help work more efficiently when doing your photo shoots. Connect with James at JamesPatrick.com or IG @JPatrickPhoto
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Questions to Ask Before Pricing Your Photography Services
Beyond the Image Podcast
"What do you charge" is a quesiton that can immediately generate a lot of panic for any photorapher. The fear is that the client is immediately trying to frame your pricing so they can find a potentially cheaper service provider. And likely, you may not be wrong. But what about those times when a genuine client approaches you with a real project? How do you help ensure you are best equipped with all of the right information to help you make an accurate price proposal and bid so you ultimately win more work? In this episode I talk about specific questions you should consider asking your...
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Best & Worst Photo Gear
Beyond the Image Podcast
In over two decades as a professional photographer, I've spent more than I will ever admit on photo gear. From cameras to lenses, from modifiers to lights, from tripods to c-stands and from computers to editing softwares. In this episode of Beyond the Image, I spill the tea on all my favorite pieces of gear I've ever purchased as well as all of the items I wish I could get my money back on. Have you bought and loved or purchased and regretted any of these items? Connect with James Patrick
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Are Magazines Screwed?
Beyond the Image Podcast
Short answer: VERY I've spent over 20 years working in print media and even own two magazines. So you can say I have a vested interest in this topic and this industry. I want to deep dive into how magazines got themselves into the hole they have with subscribers and with advertisers. Also I will explore what, if anything, magazine publisher's can do to help salvage (or even save) the industry. You can listen to the Beyond the Image podcast wherever you get your episodes. Connect with me on Instagram @JPatrickPhoto or my website www.JamesPatrick.com
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How to Take Good Photos of Bad Subjects
Beyond the Image Podcast
Today, we’re talking about how to get good photos of bad subjects. When I say bad subjects, I don’t mean they’re bad people. What I mean is, they’re just not great on camera. “Regardless of how bad someone thinks they are on camera, it’s our job as photographers to make something great. And if not great, to make something usable.” IN THIS EPISODE Are most subjects good on camera? Why you should communicate and give direction to your subjects. The power of preset ideas and having a visual representation on set. Starting safe instead of ending...
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Protect Your Photo Business
Beyond the Image Podcast
Today, we’re talking about bad actors or bad faith clients. These are clients who could potentially be trying to rip off your business, steal from you and try to take advantage of you as a small business owner. “This can be, not only financially detrimental, it can be emotionally taxing.” IN THIS EPISODE Certain situations James has had in his businesses with bad actors. Things you can do as a photographer to protect yourself and your business. What a contract actually does. The power of saving all your communication. Why you should...
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WWE VP of Photography Brad Smith
Beyond the Image Podcast
Welcome to the relaunch of the Beyond the Image Podcast! A show for creatives, made by a creative. If you’ve listened to this show over the last few years, you’ll realize it’s rare I bring a guest back on a second time. This is a mistake I want to rectify. I went back to our episode from March 5, 2019 with one of the first guests I had on. I heard this individual speaking on a webinar series on how creative professionals can navigate their career and try to procure work from bigger and better clients so they can scale their business and I knew I needed to have him on the podcast so...
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How I Radically Increased My Photography Income
Beyond the Image Podcast
Here at the studio last week, we had our 4th annual get together where we had different creatives (whether photographers, videographers, producers, designers, etc.) to talk about the state of where the industry is at right now and the challenges we are facing as creatives within our businesses and to start to share best practices on how we can navigate these things. The thing that kept coming up over the course of this 3 hour conversation is that so many creatives are still struggling with ways to develop new business for their companies. Let’s talk about it. ...
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Dealing with Haters Online
Beyond the Image Podcast
In today’s episode, I want to talk about haters. Also known as, online trolls. In 20 years of running different businesses, I’ve had to navigate my fair share of trolling hate online. When you’re just starting in a new industry, this crap could be devastating. So, let’s talk about it. “If you’re not upsetting anyone, then you are simply not doing enough to be noticed.” IN THIS EPISODE What happened to James early in his career when he experienced online trolling. The realization James had that changed everything. What it actually means when you get...
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Launching a Photography Business
Beyond the Image Podcast
Before I really launched into my career as a professional photographer, I had a lot of hesitations and reservations. I had a lot of thoughts and questions about if I could make it. Had I allowed those thoughts to take root, I never would’ve picked up a camera. Let’s talk about what it takes to be successful. “What is actually stopping you from getting started?” IN THIS EPISODE Initial thoughts I had when starting my photography business. The real reason why I’ve had over 20 years of success and awards in my business. How to have success in any industry. How to...
info_outlineIn this episode, we’re going to chat about what we as business owners, coaches, and entrepreneurs need to be doing to most effectively get our brands and mission out to the people who need it the most. Oftentimes, as we’re starting to build our businesses and push out our products or services to our target audience, if it’s not landing or resonating, we think there’s something wrong it so we start to rework it and retool it to put it out again; but then it still doesn’t land. Instead, it could be within ourselves that we are finding the solutions for these issues.
I get to chat with my friend, Chris Goodman, the coach who helps other business owners unpack what it is that we are stuck with in order to move forward more effectively in our business. Chris and I met several years ago at a mastermind session. Every time we had a breakout session, I tended to gravitate towards whatever Chris was saying because it had so much weight and power that I could implement in my own business.
“Focus on yourself, experience great coaching as a coaching client, and don’t start taking clients until you’ve made real strides and transformations in your own life and business.”
IN THIS EPISODE
- Chris’s story and how he got to where he is today.
- Getting past fear and stepping into that decision you know you’re supposed to make.
- What you should focus on when starting your new business and how to make yourself credible.
- The power being doing your job well and having people market for you.
- What makes an actual coach?
- Feeling threatened by the competition and what to do about it.
- Putting your own twist on things and not feeling like you’re doing it the wrong way.
- Getting out of your own way.
- Why you should invest in yourself.
- Considering who you’re being. Not just what you’re doing.
- Being more than your results.
“You can’t read the label when you’re inside the jar.”
Connect with Chris
Instagram: @goodmancoaching
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