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FloInsider

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A podcast for creative entrepreneurs who want a fresh perspective on business, communication, art, design, branding, and life as we know it. Each 3-5 episodes are led by a new host. We share stories, challenge mindsets and look for ways to redefine success within the creative space.

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#10 Igor Demba | Things Nobody Tells You About Destination Photography

FloInsiderMar 10, 2021

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#30 Rick Liston | Outsourcing: Why Your Business Needs It

#30 Rick Liston | Outsourcing: Why Your Business Needs It

This is the last episode hosted by our dear friend Oli Sansom. FloInsider will be taking a summer break, and will return again this fall, with a fresh batch of mind-blowing interviews and guest speakers!

Today, enjoy Oli’s discussion with an insanely brilliant business man, well known Australian wedding photographer, and expert at building his local market - Rick Liston. Rick shares his strategy behind building a high volume of weddings and client work locally, his backend workflow, as well as the genius pivots he took during Covid, to keep his business thriving.

Follow Rick on Instagram www.instagram.com/rick_liston and also check out his website: rickliston.com

Connect with our podcast host, Oli Sansom via one of his websites: www.olisansom.com , www.briarsatlas.com , www.strangeatlas.co ,
or via Instagram: instagram.com/olisansom

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Jul 01, 202141:59
#29 Jac The Hitcher | Doing Weddings Your Way

#29 Jac The Hitcher | Doing Weddings Your Way

This week’s guest is Jac The Hitcher - a wedding celebrant unlike anything you know. Jac’s approach to weddings is different from your average wedding celebrant in suit and tie. She loves to break every wedding rule in the book, runs Damned Romantic with her friend Ben from Kings & Thieves, and even sells her own celebrant merch.

We chat about the importance of establishing a strong brand voice, with clear guidelines of how it speaks, looks and shows up.

Follow Jac's work via her website www.jacthehitcher.com and Instagram: www.instagram.com/jacthehitcher
You can also connect with her via www.damnedromantic.com
Ben, from Kings & Thieves can be found here: www.kingsandthieves.com.au

Thank you to our podcast host, Oli Sansom. Follow him via one of his websites: www.olisansom.com , www.briarsatlas.com , www.strangeatlas.co ,
or via Instagram: instagram.com/olisansom

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Jun 24, 202152:20
#28 Mykel Dixon | The Bigger the Risk, the Bigger the Lesson

#28 Mykel Dixon | The Bigger the Risk, the Bigger the Lesson

Today we chat with Mykel Dixon, an award winning speaker, leadership advisor, learning designer, event curator, TV host and author of ‘Everyday Creative’. Mykel is a fierce non-conformist and prolific anti-perfectionist, who works with senior leaders and teams of fortune 500 and ASX 200 companies to unlock their creative potential. Together with Oli Sansom, they untangle the topic of fear and risk taking, earning trust and influence within a community, and so much more!

Follow Mykel Dixon on Instagram www.instagram.com/mykeldixon, and via his website: mykeldixon.com
Also check out his ‘Everyday Creative’ book here: www.everydaycreatives.com

Connect with our podcast host, Oli Sansom via one of his websites: www.olisansom.com , www.briarsatlas.com , www.strangeatlas.co ,
or via Instagram: instagram.com/olisansom

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Jun 17, 202143:18
#27 Jeremy Beasley | Giving Yourself Permission to Make Something That Isn’t Perfect

#27 Jeremy Beasley | Giving Yourself Permission to Make Something That Isn’t Perfect

Jeremy Beasley is a Facebook ads expert, film director, wedding photographer, and overall an incredibly curious and fascinating mind. A few years back, he sold a documentary that he made on Tiny Houses to Netflix! Prior to that, he was an international wedding photographer for several years, then left the industry and founded a Japanese knife company.

Together with Jeremy we dive into the topic of allowing yourself to try new things without worrying too much about them being perfect and successful right from the start. The pace at which you create new things, is the pace at which you learn. Hence, ignore the unorganized ducks and imperfect circumstances. Stop waiting for signs from above. Follow your instinct and passions. Not all of them need to be life-changing decisions. Some, are simply there to make your life more fun and enjoyable.

Follow Jeremy Beasley via Instagram: instagram.com/jeremybeasleyphoto and his website www.jeremybeasley.com.au

Connect with our host, Oli Sansom via one of his websites: www.olisansom.com , www.briarsatlas.com , www.strangeatlas.co ,
or via Instagram: instagram.com/olisansom

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Jun 10, 202140:24
#26 Michelle Grace Hunder | How to Build a Strong Brand as a Music Photographer

#26 Michelle Grace Hunder | How to Build a Strong Brand as a Music Photographer

We’re excited to introduce you to our next podcast host - Oli Sansom, a known photographer and educator based in Australia. Oli gets to interview Michelle Grace Hunder, a music and portrait photographer, who tours the world shooting pop star Ruel, also the producer of a feature film about women in music, called “Her Sound Her Story”. Michelle is an endless hustler. Her entire business is built on relationships, not on Instagram, not on SEO, but on the connections she creates with people. Michelle shares how Twitter and Twitch (a platform mostly used by gamers) played a major role for her business and career growth. Tune in, learn and enjoy!

Follow Michelle Grace Hunder via her instagram: instagram.com/michelleghunder and website www.michellegracehunder.com
Her course on Music Photography is now available via mghmasterclass.teachable.com/p/mgh-masterclass

Connect with our host, Oli Sansom via one of his websites: www.olisansom.com , www.briarsatlas.com , www.strangeatlas.co ,
or via Instagram: instagram.com/olisansom

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Jun 03, 202101:12:14
A Goodbye Message from Our Host, Nadia Meli

A Goodbye Message from Our Host, Nadia Meli

Nadia Meli is an incredibly talented UK based portrait photographer, with a beautiful soul and fascinating perspective on life. She hosted the past 16 episodes of FloInsider, for our Educational Campaign for Photographers, and we couldn't be more thankful!
Nadia navigated through important and inspiring conversations with our wonderful guest speakers from all around the world. They talked about life purpose, burnout, imposter syndrome, fears, misconceptions, as well as best practices in branding, SEO, sales and so much more. We are sad to say goodbye to Nadia, as our podcast host, yet excited to have her focus on other projects inside the Flothemes team.

Follow Nadia's beautiful work and writing via her Instagram instagram.com/nadiameli and her website: nadiameli.com
And find out who's taking over FloInsider next!

Jun 02, 202106:08
#25 Lelia Scarfiotti I Comparison, Storytelling & Artisanry [Episode in Italian]

#25 Lelia Scarfiotti I Comparison, Storytelling & Artisanry [Episode in Italian]

After premiering FloInsider international with Leonie Cappello’s interview in German (episode #13), today we are bringing you our first ever Italian episode! Our host, Nadia Meli, interviews the wonderful Lelia Scarfiotti - a destination wedding photographer based in Italy. The topic of this conversation, while focused on the Italian market, is applicable to all wedding photographers anywhere. We talk about comparison, storytelling, and how we're all so infatuated with the trendiness of certain destinations for weddings, that we forget to appreciate and leverage what we have at our doorstep. Lelia pleads to lust less after the ‘cool’ weddings from Pinterest, and rather fall in love with the history and uniqueness of the place you live in and work at.

Explore Lelia’s beautiful work on her website: leliascarfiotti.com. Or connect with her via Instagram: instagram.com/lscarfiotti
This is also the last interview recorded by our lovely host, Nadia Meli. It's been a fun adventure, having Nadia lead the conversations on FloInsider, and dive into important and deep conversations with our guest speakers. If you'd like to connect to Nadia, follow her via www.instagram.com/nadiameli and her site: www.nadiameli.com

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May 27, 202140:00
#24 Béatrice De Guigné I Imposter Syndrome & How to Overcome It

#24 Béatrice De Guigné I Imposter Syndrome & How to Overcome It

Today’s episode will hit close to home for many people. We’re talking about imposter syndrome - that inadequate feeling of self-doubt that so many of us experience throughout our lives. Our guest is Béatrice De Guigné - an awesome French photographer and one half of The Quirky photography and videography duo. Beatrice shares her first-hand experience of living with imposter syndrome as a photographer and creative entrepreneur. Where does it come from? How does it affect your personal and professional life? And what are some techniques that can help you get rid of it?

Tune in and listen to this incredibly relatable episode!
Connect with Béatrice De Guigné via www.the-quirky.com or via Instagram: www.instagram.com/beatrice_thequirky
Our host is Nadia Meli, a UK based portrait photographer. You can connect with her via Instagram: www.instagram.com/nadiameli or via her website: www.nadiameli.com

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May 14, 202143:21
#23 Courtney Holmes I How to Create Powerful Family Films (Everything You Need to Know)

#23 Courtney Holmes I How to Create Powerful Family Films (Everything You Need to Know)

We are chatting with Courtney Holmes - a photographer and filmmaker from Australia who crafts some of the most beautiful and touching family films you’ll ever see. Courtney is also the founder of FilmingLife Academy - an online filmmaking school for photographers who want to create beautiful and story-driven films for families.

If you are a kids or family photographer who really wants to start shooting films, you’ll be fascinated and inspired by Courtney’s knowledge and experience. In this episode, she offers all the information you’ll ever need to kick off your family filmmaking journey!

Learn from Courtney Holmes here: www.courtneyholmes.com.au/resources or join her Filming Life Academy: www.filminglifeacademy.com
Also, don't miss out on her Instagram: www.instagram.com/courtneyholmesfilmsandphotos

As always, thank you to Nadia Meli, our podcast host. Follow her via www.instagram.com/nadiameli and her site: www.nadiameli.com

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May 07, 202144:53
#22 Sam Jacobson I Avoid Getting Ghosted by Clients (The Psychology of Selling)

#22 Sam Jacobson I Avoid Getting Ghosted by Clients (The Psychology of Selling)

We dive deeper into understanding the buyer's journey and psychology, with none other than Sam Jacobson - a pricing and sales expert within the wedding industry, and the founder of Ideaction Consulting. Sam explains why we're often ghosted by clients who've inquired and showed a lot of initial interest for our service. He also shares the Do's & Don'ts when it comes to sales communication, be that via email, direct calls, the copy on your website, etc. Find out the best tactics and wording you can use, to get more inquiries and convert those into actual paying customers.  

Find out more about Sam Jacobson, his consulting and copywriting services, via his website www.ideactionconsulting.com
You can also connect with Sam via Instagram www.instagram.com/ideactionconsulting or in his Facebook Group - Sell Weddings Like a Pro.

Thank you to our lovely host, Nadia Meli, whom you can follow via www.instagram.com/nadiameli or www.nadiameli.com

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Apr 28, 202146:43
#21 Nicole Ashley I Recognizing & Preventing Burnout as a Creative Business Owner

#21 Nicole Ashley I Recognizing & Preventing Burnout as a Creative Business Owner

We live in a world that glorifies the hustle and makes you feel guilty if you're not being productive enough. Everyone promotes hard work, reaching your goals, turning side hustled into your main business - but not a lot of those people mention the side effects and toll this hustler lifestyle can have on your health, your mental and emotional state. Today, we talk about Burnout, the reasons, the early signs and how to recover from it. We dive into this topic, with the talented photographer and educator - Nicole Ashley.

Nicole explains why we, creatives, so often drive ourselves into burnout, and shares some important and valuable insights on how to prevent and deal with it. Tune in, give it a listen, and share your own thoughts and stories on this topic!

Follow Nicole’s work through her website www.nicoleashley.ca and on her beautiful Instagram account: www.instagram.com/nicoleashley
Thank you to our lovely host, Nadia Meli, whom you can follow via www.instagram.com/nadiameli or www.nadiameli.com


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Apr 23, 202135:48
#20 Feather & Finch Photography | The Psychology Behind Pricing: How to Increase Sales & Value within Your Business

#20 Feather & Finch Photography | The Psychology Behind Pricing: How to Increase Sales & Value within Your Business

Today’s episode is all about business and pricing. Ryan, the lead photographer at Feather & Finch, shares his findings and lessons learned on pricing, how to present your packages to potential clients, as well as ways to increase the perceived value of your work.
This interview is packed with amazing tips, practical advice and wonderful stories from our talented guest speaker! Don’t miss it!

Follow Ryan's work via the Feather & Finch Photography website: www.featherandfinchphotography.com.au or connect with him via Instagram: www.instagram.com/featherandfinchphotography

A big thank you to our podcast host, Nadia Meli. Connect to Nadia via www.instagram.com/nadiameli or via her website: www.nadiameli.com

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Apr 15, 202145:17
#19 Racquel John | What is Purpose & Why You’re Looking for it in the Wrong Places

#19 Racquel John | What is Purpose & Why You’re Looking for it in the Wrong Places

In today’s episode we speak to Racquel John - a writer, actress, painter and all around amazing human being. Racquel takes us on a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. She helps us answer the biggest life questions most of us have - what is purpose? How to find it? And why most of us look for it in the wrong places! Spoiler alert - you can have more than one purpose in life.

Find out more about Racquel John via her website: www.purposelyyou.com
Make sure to follow her on Instagram as well: www.instagram.com/racquelbjohn

And thank you to our host, Nadia Meli. Find her on Instagram www.instagram.com/nadiameli or via her website: www.nadiameli.com

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Apr 08, 202139:45
#18 Yossi Fisher | The Power of a Strategic Mindset & How to Shift Your Perspective From Failure to Learn

#18 Yossi Fisher | The Power of a Strategic Mindset & How to Shift Your Perspective From Failure to Learn

Today’s episode will blow your mind! It’s powerful, insightful and motivating.
We talk to
Yossi Fisher, a holistic brand consultant and mindset strategist - why you need to erase the words “failure” and “failing” from your vocabulary. As well as how to reframe your perspective into treating failure as a learning experience, which is a default part of growth.

Find out more about Yossi Fisher, his work and his consulting services via his website: yossifisher.com
Also follow Yossi on Instagram for more insights and practical advice: www.instagram.com/yossi_fisher

Thank you to our lovely host, Nadia Meli, whom you can find on Instagram www.instagram.com/nadiameli or via her website: www.nadiameli.com

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Apr 04, 202153:43
#17 Brad & Jen | How to Build a Photography Business That Truly Serves Your Clients

#17 Brad & Jen | How to Build a Photography Business That Truly Serves Your Clients

Brad and Jen are big on client service and believe that relationships are key to building a strong foundation for your business, and getting a constant flow of clients who come through word of mouth or past events that they’ve attended as guests. We talk about the approach and mindset you should have as a wedding photographer, why it’s important to get more invested into your clients’ life and wedding planning, as well as how to set the right expectations. 


Find out more about Brad and Jen on their website: bradandjen.com. If you love their approach, check out their courses and mentorship options via learn.bradandjen.com and of course follow them on Instagram for inspiration: www.instagram.com/bradandjen

Thank you to our amazing host, Nadia Meli, whom you can follow via www.instagram.com/nadiameli or via her website: www.nadiameli.com

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Mar 31, 202145:02
#16 Oh Sierra | Building a Brand That People Want to Connect with, While Staying True to Yourself

#16 Oh Sierra | Building a Brand That People Want to Connect with, While Staying True to Yourself

Mar 24, 202142:20
#15 Cat Ekelboom White | What holds You back in Your Business and How to Find More Balance in Your Life

#15 Cat Ekelboom White | What holds You back in Your Business and How to Find More Balance in Your Life

Today we speak with Cat Ekkelboom-White.
Cat photographs couples getting married in the mountains, on skis, on snowboards, climbing - or doing other wild things that you wouldn’t normally connect with wedding photography. She is all about encouraging people to do the things that fit their personality and story - without following the crowd.

Cat shares her steps for overcoming the fears that hold us back in our business. She also talks about the boundaries we need to set, to make our business more sustainable and avoid burnout.

Find out more about Cat Ekkelboom-White on her website: wildconnectionsphotography.com
Cat's Instagram is: instagram.com/wildconnectionsphoto
You can also check out her educational resources, mentoring and workshop options via adventureweddingacademy.com

And huge thank you to our amazing host, Nadia Meli!
Connect with her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/nadiameli or via her website: www.nadiameli.com

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Mar 19, 202146:46
#14 Ellie McKinney | How knowing Your Enneagram Makes You a Better Business Owner

#14 Ellie McKinney | How knowing Your Enneagram Makes You a Better Business Owner

Have you ever taken a personality test? Did you find that helpful or restrictive?

In today’s episode we are talking to the delightful Ellie McKinney, a wedding photographer and educator from North Carolina. Ellie implements the Enneagram personality test into her coaching for photographers and of course, into her own business and life.

Knowing your Enneagram number doesn’t have to be a tight box that you have to adhere to: instead it can be a tool you can use to better understand yourself, how your clients perceive you and what the best workflow for your own business is.

If you want like to connect with Ellie you can check out more of her work here: www.elliemckinney.com and on her Instagram: www.instagram.com/elliemckinneyphotography

A big thank you to our lovely host – Nadia Meli. Connect with her via her website: nadiameli.com or follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/nadiameli

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Mar 17, 202143:27
#13 Leonie Cappello | Creating Intimacy & Self Acceptance Through Photography [Episode in German]

#13 Leonie Cappello | Creating Intimacy & Self Acceptance Through Photography [Episode in German]

We are going international! This is the first non-english episode of the FloInsider. Sorry to anyone who doesn’t speak German, but for everyone who does, this episode will make you very happy!

Wir präsentieren euch heute die allererste deutsche Folge von Floinsider: mit der wunderbaren Leonie Cappello, Fotografin und Webdesignerin.

Hast du dich schon mal gefragt wie du authentischere Bilder erschaffen kannst? Was braucht es um eine echte Verbindung herzustellen , die man auch in Bildern sehen kann? Und warum ist diese ganze Gerede um Authentizität so wichtig?

Authentische Fotografie, authentische Marke - was bedeutet das? Leonie erzählt uns davon wie sie das in ihrem Business umsetzt:

in ihren mittlerweile bekannten und beliebten ‘Steam sessions’ geht es, wie der Name schon sagt, heiss her: Leonie porträtiert Paare ganz intim, beim Kuscheln, Küssen und völlig hüllenlos. Was für viele ins Schlafzimmer gehört, möchte Leonie normalisieren und so echt wie möglich darstellen.

Hier kannst du mehr über Leonie herausfinden: www.leoniecappello.com und ihr natürlich hier folgen: www.instagram.com/leoniecappello

Mar 17, 202153:28
#12 Susan Shek | SEO & Blogging for Photographers. Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

#12 Susan Shek | SEO & Blogging for Photographers. Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Today, we're chatting with the brilliant Susan Shek, a NYC wedding photographer slash SEO expert, who has dedicated her Covid lockdown to becoming so good at SEO that she’s now running a second business, and helping photographers from all around the world level up their own SEO strategy.

In this interview, Susan shares her top SEO tips - from finding the right keywords for your business (and the tools that can help you do that), to choosing the right hosting, naming your images the right way before uploading them into your blog posts, and so much more!
Tune in and take notes!

Find out more about Susan Shek on her website shekseo.com
Or follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/susanshekphotography

And huge thank you to our amazing host, Nadia Meli!
Connect with her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/nadiameli or via her website: www.nadiameli.com

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Mar 12, 202137:58
#11 Chanel French | The Art of Self Portraits + You Are More Than Just a Photographer

#11 Chanel French | The Art of Self Portraits + You Are More Than Just a Photographer

In today's episode we chat with Chanel French, an award-winning, published Portrait Photographer and UX Designer, living and creating in Atlanta, Georgia. As Chanel specializes in self portraits, and teaches others how to embrace and master this whole process (via The Art Of You course) we dove deeper with her into the intentionally, logistics and the mindset one should have when planning a self portrait shoot. Because while the outcome may result in more self love, self acceptance and self reflections - it’s not always an easy and sweet journey.

Apart from that, we break down the idea of trapping yourself into one Title and the unnecessary pressure you put on yourself, for not having everything figure out in life.

Tune in and enjoy!

If you want to connect with Chanel French, follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/chanelgphoto or check out her website: www.chanelgphotography.com

Find out more about Chanel's course on Self Portraits: www.clickphotoschool.com/the-art-of-you-self-portrait-photography

And a big thank you to our lovely host was Nadia Meli. Connect with her via her website: nadiameli.com or follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/nadiameli

Mar 11, 202141:05
#10 Igor Demba | Things Nobody Tells You About Destination Photography

#10 Igor Demba | Things Nobody Tells You About Destination Photography

Welcome to episode #10 of FloInsider!
Our podcast is taken over by a new, lovely host -
Nadia Meli, who is a talented portrait photographer, based in the UK.

In today’s episode we chat with Igor Demba, a talented destination photographer and one of Harpers Bazaar's Top wedding photographers in the world. Igor shares his journey of getting into elopement photography. He shares what he loves and what he hates about doing destination weddings, because lets’ be real, that life is not always glamorous!

And, we chat about the trap that one can find themselves in, when they choose to photograph elopements for free.

Find out more about Igor Demba on his website: www.igordemba.com
Igor Demba's instagram: www.instagram.com/igordemba

And huge thank you to our amazing host, Nadia Meli!
Connect with her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/nadiameli or via her website: www.nadiameli.com

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Mar 10, 202151:40
#9 Kayla Mendez | Important Rules that You Need to Have in Your Business
Jan 05, 202138:57
#8 Kayla Ruiz | How to Create Content that Goes Viral
Dec 14, 202037:43
#7 Tasha Renae Wade | Preparing Your Business for Relocation & Making it More Inclusive

#7 Tasha Renae Wade | Preparing Your Business for Relocation & Making it More Inclusive

Welcome to episode #7 of FloInsider, a podcast for creative entrepreneurs who want a fresh perspective on business, communication, art, design, branding, and life as we know it. Our lovely hosts for today are Saori & DeVante, the lead photographers from Spirit of Revelry. They are having an important and insightful conversation with Tasha Wade, a talented wedding, lifestyle and boudoir photographer from North Carolina, also knows as Fernweh + Fair Photography. Apart from chatting about marketing and promo ideas for someone who plans to relocate their business into a new city or country, they tackle more serious and relevant questions such as - How to avoid tokenism. How to make your brand a safer and more inviting space for clients of all skin colors and genders. How to deal with racism and mean comments that come from strangers or the network of your clients, and so much more.

Follow Tasha and Fernweh + Fair Photography here: www.fernwehandfairphotography.com
For more information about our lovely hosts, Saori & DeVante, aka Spirit of Revelry, visit their website here: www.spiritofrevelry.com

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Nov 15, 202045:35
#6 Rianon Stephens | How to Scale Your Photography Business

#6 Rianon Stephens | How to Scale Your Photography Business

In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Rianon Stephens, a talented wedding photographer and educator from Oahu, Hawaii, who is sharing priceless ideas and advice, from her 8 years of experience. You’ll get recommendations on how to scale your business, how to find new revenue streams besides photography and how to attract higher paying customers. But most importantly, you’ll learn how to stay sane when your plans and expectations go down the drain. So grab a pen and a piece of paper, because you’ll want to write these down!

Follow Rianon Stephens' work and educational courses on her website here: www.rianonstephens.com
Our lovely hosts were Saori & DeVante, also known as Spirit of Revelry. You can find them here: www.spiritofrevelry.com

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Nov 07, 202050:15
#5 Saori & DeVante aka Spirit of Revelry | Getting into Business with Your Partner. The Unspoken Rules

#5 Saori & DeVante aka Spirit of Revelry | Getting into Business with Your Partner. The Unspoken Rules

Welcome to episode #5 of FloInsider, a podcast for creative entrepreneurs who look for a fresh perspective on life, business and photography.
Today, the podcast is being taken over by our amazing new hosts - DeVante and Saori, a husband and wife wedding photography duo, also known as the
Spirit of Revelry. They will be hosting the next 5 episodes!

Tune in, if you're curious to know what it's like to start a business with your partner, what are some Dos and Don'ts that can help you maintain a healthy relationship, no matter how busy or challenging your work is.

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Follow our amazing hosts here: www.spiritofrevelry.com and via their Instagram account: www.instagram.com/spiritofrevelry

Oct 21, 202021:45
#4 Eric-René Penoy | How to Build Meaningful Relationships with Your Clients

#4 Eric-René Penoy | How to Build Meaningful Relationships with Your Clients

Welcome to a new episode of FloInsider, a podcast for creative entrepreneurs who look for a fresh perspective on life, business and photography. Today we’re covering an important and complex topic - How to build meaningful relationships with your clients. We chat with the talented Eric-René Penoy, a french wedding photographer with a very intimate and emotional style. His work has a lot of depth to it, and we were curious to learn more about his work process, from the fist inquiry to the wedding day. What happens, how he interact with the client, what information he share, what to do if your client is very shy, etc. So if you’re new to wedding photography and would like to get some tips. If you’re a big fan of Eric-René Penoy’s work and are curious to learn how he works, keep listening to this interview.

Our lovely host is Brandi Potter. You can connect with her here: brandipotterphoto.com
Eric-René Penoy’s work  here: ericrenepenoy.com

Check out Flothemes website designs for photographers & creative businesses here: flothemes.com

Sep 03, 202023:32
#3 Tim Dunk | Facetime Photography: Everything You Wanted to Know, but Didn't Know Whom to Ask

#3 Tim Dunk | Facetime Photography: Everything You Wanted to Know, but Didn't Know Whom to Ask

Welcome to episode #3 of the FloInsider podcast.

During the first months of Coronavirus and the global pandemic, a new photography trend has emerged, which we hope continues to evolve as it is a beautiful, alternative way of creating art and recording life moments. If you haven’t guessed it yet, we're talking about Facetime photography. Many of you have seen examples and galleries of these slightly blurry, yet very mesmerizing and intriguing photos taken remotely, with a phone via FaceTime (or skype, or whichever other tools). Some of you have tried it with friends or clients, while others remained curious and wondering what Facetime photography is all about and how to give it a try.

We actually reached out to the person who got it all started and made it so popular. His name is Tim Dunk. He’s a wedding photographer based in the UK. And he’ll tell you everything you wanted to know about FaceTime photography - from process, to settings, to pricing and how to sell this service to clients.

Our lovely host is Brandi Potter. You can connect with her here: brandipotterphoto.com
Follow Tim Dunk's work here: timdunk.com

Check out Flothemes website designs for photographers & creative businesses here: flothemes.com

Sep 03, 202031:56
#2 Alex Cohen | Building a Photography Brand & Being Kind to Yourself during a Pandemic

#2 Alex Cohen | Building a Photography Brand & Being Kind to Yourself during a Pandemic

Welcome to episode #2 of the FloInsider podcast.

We recorded this interview a couple of months ago, while the whole world was still in a global lockdown, trying to figure out how to survive and shift their income sources. Yet this topic will always be relevant. Our guest is a talented wedding photographer - Alex Cohen. She is known for her fearless and eccentric personality, her non-stop travel adventures and charming French accent. But not many know how it all got started. How Alex moved across the globe, from Paris to Australia, at the age of 20 with zero English skills, little money and no friends or family waiting for her on the other side of the planet. We talk with Alex about her journey of becoming a successful international photographer, the challenges of starting over in a new place and of course the impact of a global lockdown on someone who is used to being on the road non-stop.

Our lovely host is Brandi Potter. You can connect with her here: brandipotterphoto.com
Follow Alex Cohen's work here: alexandracohenphotography.com

Check out Flothemes website designs for photographers & creative businesses here: flothemes.com

Sep 03, 202039:16
#1 Brian Schindler | How to Write Compelling Copy for Your Website

#1 Brian Schindler | How to Write Compelling Copy for Your Website

Welcome to the very first episode of the FloInsider podcast.

While we all work in the creative industry, we share similar job titles and passions - there is actually so much that sets us apart. Each of us comes from different backgrounds, we are all shaped by unique life experiences and each of us has a one-of-a-kind story to tell. The FloInsider podcast is the place where we’d like to celebrate our differences. We hope to highlight and amplify the voices of talented folks who deserve a spotlight, and we intend to bring them forward through exciting guests, and hosts, from all around the world.

Today’s episode is all about words and copywriting. Or better said “How to write compelling website copy that 1) gets more users to your website and 2) helps convert those users into prospects and paying clients.”

We're exploring this topic with a certified StoryBrand copywriter and a former wedding photographer - Brian Schindler.  If you don’t know what StoryBrand is, if you’re struggling with finding the right words when describing yourself and your services, or if you simply want to learn a few cool tricks on how to get more clients via your website - keep listening, this interview is full of amazing insights.


Our lovely host is Brandi Potter. You can connect with her here: brandipotterphoto.com

Connect with Brian Schindler and schedule a free consultation here: loopjolt.com

Check out Flothemes website designs for photographers & creative businesses here: flothemes.com

Sep 01, 202033:18