Inspiration Lifestyle You’ve Got to Get Started Intro by Skip Cohen Wandering through the archives of Successful-Photographer this post hit home. It’s so relevant to what separates great artists from those still struggling. There are two key topics that hit me the hardest. First, so many struggling artists simply never get started. They have great ideas, but success isn’t built on intentions […] Written by Bob Coates May 17, 2017May 17, 2017
Business Marketing Turning Great Service into a Lasting Memory Intro by Skip Cohen Finding this post in Sarah Petty’s archives got me thinking about so many of my own experiences and special memories. We just had good friends, Bobbi Lane and Lee Varis visiting recently and there’s now a framed print of the four of us on the wall in a very special “friends” […] Written by Sarah Petty May 15, 2017May 15, 2017
Business Inspiration Marketing Never Stop Believing in Yourself A few times over the years I’ve shared this quote by Ross Perot: “Most people give up just when they’re about to achieve success. They quit on the one-yard line. They give up at the last minute of the game, one foot from a winning touchdown.” So many times over my career in this industry, […] Written by Skip Cohen May 10, 2017May 10, 2017
Business Marketing Techniques Seniors Intro by Skip Cohen The senior specialty for professional photographers has been one of the fastest growing segments for a number of years. Gone are the days of all the girls wearing a black shroud for their headshot and every guy in a dark blazer and tie. Senior photography today is about capturing the personality […] Written by Michele Celentano May 8, 2017May 8, 2017
Lifestyle 4 Powerful Ways To Boost Your Energy Every Day Intro by Skip Cohen If you’ve followed Tamara Lackey, even for just a few weeks you know she’s one of the few artists and educators who often talk about priorities – not just about finding that comfortable level between business and family, but taking care of yourself. I love her approach to this post because […] Written by Tamara Lackey May 3, 2017May 3, 2017
Business Marketing Emotional Marketing Intro by Skip Cohen This post we’re sharing is a little longer than most, but take the time to read it all! I’ve shared this video from Justin and Mary Marantz numerous times in live workshops, online and in webinars. Although it was done many years ago, it remains one of the finest “about” pieces […] Written by Justin & Mary Marantz May 1, 2017May 1, 2017
Marketing Tips on Press Releases Intro by Skip Cohen The other day we shared some thoughts on becoming your own publicity machine. It takes time and patience, but if you stay on top of it, the rewards can be amazing. It’s all about building relationships while at the same time, sharing newsworthy content. In today’s post, I wanted to share […] Written by Bob Coates April 26, 2017April 26, 2017
Marketing Becoming Your Own Publicity Machine Intro by Skip Cohen I’m amazed at how many artists read articles in the local paper and online about their competitors and think that the publicity is all about luck and timing. Publicity, while now and then might be completely accidental, for the most part, is the result of hard work and networking. And, unless […] Written by Bob Coates April 24, 2017April 24, 2017
Business Marketing Finding the Gaps in Your Market We’re through the first quarter and well into 2017. For most photographers business is picking up and the “season” has started, but that doesn’t mean you can just kick back and wait for the crowds to come through your door! “You’ve got to look for a gap, where competitors in a market have grown lazy […] Written by Skip Cohen April 19, 2017April 19, 2017
Business Building Relationships – The Difference Between Customer and Client Intro by Skip Cohen Several times over the last few years I’ve written about the importance of building relationships. In fact, there’s an outstanding book every small business owner needs to read, Unmarketing by Scott Stratten. His subtitle says it all, stop marketing and start engaging! While Sarah Petty used Walmart as the reference […] Written by Sarah Petty April 17, 2017April 17, 2017
