A podcast for freelance film makers and photographers who want to become better at the business of creative.
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October 16, 2024Episode 171 hr 1 min
AI as a resource with Zack Millsaps
Zach and I discuss owning a role, Instagram depression, and using AI to level up as a creative.Interested in coming on the show, or know someone who would be a good fit? Email us here - seth@sethlowephoto.comFollow the show on Instagram - @thesolocreativepod
August 14, 2024Episode 161 hr 5 min
Steve Vanderheide - Airport water and imposter syndrome.
Steve and I talk about learning to produce corporate jobs, imposter syndrome, and trusting ourselves.Interested in coming on the show, or know someone who would be a good fit? Email us here - seth@sethlowephoto.comFollow the show on Instagram - @thesolocreativepod
July 25, 2024Episode 1552 min
Interview with business coach Lisa Marie Shires
Interested in coming on the show, or know someone who would be a good fit? Email us here - seth@sethlowephoto.comFollow the show on Instagram - @thesolocreativepod
July 3, 2024Episode 141 hr 8 min
Jesse Oxford - Thinking like a leader
Jesse and I talk about his transition from freelancer to building a production company and then specialized agency, and the mentality it takes to build with purpose. Interested in coming on the show, or know someone who would be a good fit? Email us here - seth@sethlowephoto.comFollow the show on Instagram - @thesolocreativepod
June 13, 2024Episode 131 hr 25 min
Nate Beaman - Why do we do what we do?
Nathan and I talk about his journey from working as crew on film sets to starting his own production company, the challenges of transitioning from crew to producing, the impact of budget constraints, and the dynamics of managing a business. The conversation covers various themes including the impact of time on financial decisions, the challenges of self-employment, the struggle to find fulfillment in creative work, the impact of work on personal relationships, the fear of failure, and the value of collaboration and continuous learning in the film industry.Interested in coming on the show, or know someone who would be a good fit? Email us here - seth@sethlowephoto.comFollow the show on Instagram - @thesolocreativepod
May 24, 2024Episode 121 hr 14 min
Chris Albert - Freelancer Finance
Chris is an award winning DP who has done everything from BBC news in Israel, to years of 60 minutes interviews. He recently launched freelancerfinance.net to provide a resource for fellow freelancers to better understand things like a solo 401k, and how they can start investing on a freelance income. Interested in coming on the show, or know someone who would be a good fit? Email us here - seth@sethlowephoto.comFollow the show on Instagram - @thesolocreativepod
May 17, 2024Episode 111 hr 48 min
Chris Fenner - Battling ourselves
Chris Fenner and I talk about the low moments we all experience as freelancers, ponder the future, and have a pretty raw conversation about some of the challenges we face in the industry. Interested in coming on the show, or know someone who would be a good fit? Email us here - seth@sethlowephoto.comFollow the show on Instagram - @thesolocreativepod
May 8, 2024Episode 101 hr 17 min
Evan Rogers - Living your dream job and leaving LA.
Happy 10th episode! Evan and I talk about building a community, finding a role in the industry, and his first internship as an assistant editor in high school. Interested in coming on the show, or know someone who would be a good fit? Email us here - seth@sethlowephoto.comFollow the show on Instagram - @thesolocreativepod
May 1, 2024Episode 91 hr 37 min
Taylor Shanton - Losing 40k, imposter syndrome, and the power of building a company as a freelancer.
In this weeks episode with Taylor Shanton, we talk about living with imposter syndrome and battling through self-doubt. Taylor shares his experience in scaling up and down multiple times with employees, and how to pay them well and distribute a workload when you're building out a post-production agency. Interested in coming on the show, or know someone who would be a good fit? Email us here - seth@sethlowephoto.comFollow the show on Instagram - @thesolocreativepod
April 25, 2024Episode 81 hr 31 min
Enneagrams and Clients, with Gordo Flores
Gordo Flores, a producer and owner of Axiom Media, shares his journey as a freelancer and the growth of his company. In this episode we discuss the importance of hiring the right people and focusing on what you're good at, the challenges of working with a spouse and the benefits of direct client relationships. He shares how he uses the Enneagram to tailor job assignments to his employees' motivations and desires for recognition. We also talk about the challenges and rewards of working in a creative field, the importance of building relationships with clients, and the role of AI in the industry. Interested in coming on the show, or know someone who would be a good fit? Email us here - seth@sethlowephoto.comFollow the show on Instagram - @thesolocreativepod
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