BTI # 285: The Real Path to Growing Your Coaching Practice with Chris Goodman
Release Date: 09/15/2021
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...
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Photoshop Controversies
Beyond the Image Podcast
In more than 20 years as a photographer, I've had a few photoshop controversies. There have been times my work was accused of being over-edited (it wasn't) and there were times I even got fired because I refused to edit work beyond what I was comfortable with. The reality is that it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish between what is real and what is art. The abundance of photo editing apps, filters and AI-enhanced manipulations has only added to the confusion of authenticity. The result is to simply label everything as fake, inauthentic and misleading. But let's unpack the nuance...
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Learning to Use Gels in Photography
Beyond the Image Podcast
I honestly thought that just by owning a pack of color gels that my photography career would immediately be transformed and I would instantly be more creative, professional and respected. Spoiler alert - all I learned at first was that I didn't know squat about how to use gels effectively. In this episode I talk about the steps I personally took to actually learn how to use gels from lighting backgrounds to creating atmosphere to accenting a subject to actually working as the key light and beyond. Next week I am going to be hosting a live workshop at The Hive Studios showing you how to...
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When the Client Sucks… and When They're Actually Right
Beyond the Image Podcast
As a creative, dealing with difficult clients is inevitable. From unrealistic Photoshop demands to impossible shoot conditions, I've seen it all. But sometimes, the problem isn't the client—it’s us. In this episode, I dive into real-life client horror stories, unpack when the client truly does suck, and discuss the critical times when they have every right to be frustrated. Whether you're a creative professional or a business owner hiring creatives, this episode will change the way you handle client conflicts—on both sides of the transaction. Tune in to learn how to navigate tough client...
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Photographing for Phoenix Magazine with Mirelle Inglefield
Beyond the Image Podcast
I am delighted to be joined by the Art Director of Phoenix Magazine, Mirelle Inglefield who I had on the podcast back when we first launched the show. In this new conversation - we dive into a behind the scenes look at the entire production of the latest issue of the magazine, The Top 100 Dishes of Arizona, which I was grateful enough to photograph the cover. From the initial conception of the massive editorial feature, to how the magazine hired out various creatives to write and photograph the pieces, to what led to the cover selection for the magazine. This episode gives valuable insights on...
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I won't sign a contract unless this is included
Beyond the Image Podcast
I've been looking over my contracts that I send out to clients prior to a commercial campaign and have honed in on two specfic areas that are non-negotiables for me as a professional photographer. In 20+ years of business, these two sections are vital to reduce client confusion, add clarity to project deliverables and eliminate lost revenue of work we would have done without additional pay. https://jamespatrick.com/
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Best Photo Lighting Equipment for Location Shoots
Beyond the Image Podcast
I get asked (a lot) about my recommendations for lighting equipment. For most of my career, my answer has always been "just buy whatever you can afford." And more than two decades into my career, my stance on that has not changed. Get what you can afford and you will find ways to make it work. Also, gear does not make the photographer nor improve the shot if not used correctly. That being said - I recently have found myself only using a few pieces of gear every single time I shoot on location. In fact, I am using these pieces so often and enjoying them so much that I've actually started to...
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Top 10 Predictions for the Photography Industry in 2025: Trends, Teach and Opportunities
Beyond the Image Podcast
The photography industry is evolving rapidly, and 2025 promises groundbreaking changes! In this episode of the Beyond the Image Podcast, host James Patrick breaks down his top 10 predictions, highlighting key trends shaping the future of photography. Discover how AI-enhanced portraits, vintage aesthetics, and mixed-media film are transforming creative expression. Learn why commercial campaigns with bold contrasts and vibrant colors are rising, while paid editorials are on the decline. Explore how 360-degree immersive content, VR integration, and video add-ons are reshaping client expectations,...
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Rejected or Accepted? Results of 100 Publisher Pitches
Beyond the Image Podcast
I had, what I believed to be, a good idea for a new book. Unlike my first three books which I self published and self produced (two of which became best sellers), for this book concept I wanted to go the traditional publisher route. So I crafted a full length proposal and sample manuscript that detailed out the focus of the book, why it was unique and relevant in the marketplace as well as a multi-faceted marketing plan for the launch of the book to ensure its success. I then took that proposal and I sent it out more than 100 times. I sent it off to book publishers as well as to a bevy of...
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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