Dangerous Creatives - A Photography and Creative Business Podcast

On this episode, Kristin is joined by Jenna Henderson and they discuss how to create boundaries in both your business and personal life to help avoid burnout this busy season. Jenna shares how to draw the line between serving and people pleasing, and gives practical tips. on how to respond to clients to maintain your boundaries as well as how to start shifting the mental load in business and life. Jenna Henderson is a multi-titled woman: business coach + photographer + wife + mom. She is confident, straight-forward, and fierce, advocating for the empowerment of women. Her positive energy and focus on result oriented action makes her a caring, effective coach and your own personal cheerleader on your path to a balanced business. Connect with Jenna: Website: www.jennaclicks.com Instagram: @jennahendersonphoto Apply for the Mastermind for 2023 (if your creative business has a Gross Revenue over 100k) Check out dangerschool.com/danger-school for our self paced program which has helped photographers increase revenue, raise their prices, and grow their business through authentic relationships. 

On this episode, Kristin chats with Mastermind alumni Ingvild Kolnes who shares about the shift in her business from weddings to elopements, the launch of her podcast Sustainable Photography, and where she's at now in both life and business. Ingvild shares her perspective on the power of community while creating lasting, sustainable business that aligns with her values and honors her energy and personality. Since the mastermind, Ingvild has found more freedom in her career, including significant time off for travel. She has continued to solidify her position as one of the top photo educators in Europe, as well as prepare to launch a new program this fall and add web design & SEO work to her list of services. Listen to hear more of Ingvild's story of her experience in the year long Dangerous Creatives Mastermind. Connect with Ingvild:  https://www.ingvildkolnes.no Sustainable Photography Podcast https://education.ingvildkolnes.no Apply for the Mastermind for 2023 (if your creative business has a Gross Revenue over 100k) The next live walk through of Danger School starts September 29, 2022 - we'd love for you to join us! Check out dangerschool.com/danger-school for more case studies, and to learn more!

On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin is joined by Jen Madigan and they talk about all of the secret side hustles they've had over the years. Kristin shares her story of the Boobie Bungalow side hustle in her small town, and Jen discusses how her side hustle took over as her main thing about 1 year in.  They also chat about moving your creative business to a new city, what they have both done in preparation for a move - what worked, what didn't, and what you can implement even if you aren't moving but want to be shooting in a new location. Connect with Jen: https://jenmadigancreative.com @jenmadigancreative @jenmadiganphotography The next live walk through of Danger School starts September 29, 2022 - we'd love for you to join us! Check out dangerschool.com/danger-school for more case studies, and to learn more!

This podcast might be a great one to pass on to a friend or family member who has been wanting to take the plunge into running their own creative business, but isn't sure where to start or is intimidated. This was originally a lecture for a couple local University classes and so it comes with a slide presentation! If you want access to the slides/video, you can get it for free right here or pass along to anyone you think will benefit from it! Some of the activities we do will be a lot easier if you can see it, so feel free to grab it while you listen. Video/Slides Download Here Link to the Harvard Business review Elements of Value Pyramid we discuss. Danger School group coaching starts 9/29! Still a chance to hop into this cohort. Cohorts are 15 people or less and lots of chances to apply the material together during this 5 month container: www.dangerschool.com/danger-school  Connect with Kristin on IG or feel free to email with questions, thoughts, etc - kristinsweetingphotography@gmail.com Team Danger on IG

Join Kristin on this episode as she chats with wedding planner and designer Jessica Sloane about what it's like to work with a planner, what she wishes photographers knew, and how best to work in partnership on an event. She goes into detail about the benefits of shooting details the day before, the difference between a planner and designer, pet peeves in the industry, and her unique approach to working with clients.  Learn how Jessica is known for creating peaceful spaces for her event clients, and how she brings that same energy into her life and home with rituals and the planner she loves that she uses in her daily life. Connect with Jessica: @jessicasloane jessicasloane.com The next live walk through of Danger School starts September 29, 2022 - we'd love for you to join us! Check out dangerschool.com/danger-school for more case studies, and to learn more!

This episode is targeted in on specific advice that helps if your revenue hasn't hit 100k (YET!) There is so much great advice out there right not but a lot of it is not helpful if taken out of context or might be better for a business at a different revenue level or different goals. Photo businesses who are still building to 100k, this episode is for you. Things to focus on. Things to look past. Things to make sure to do that will help long term not just short term.  Hope it's helpful and can't wait to hear what hits most! DM on IG to connect @kristinsweeting Danger School group coaching starts Sept 29 and you can sign up here www.dangerschool.com/danger-school Mentioned in this episode: Four Agreements Alex Hormozi's podcast The Game Tim Ferris' Podcast Belmont University's Entrepreneur Program - where I'm coaching and teaching this fall

On this episode, Kristin chats with Danger School student Rose Crouch who signed up for this course prior to launching her private practice! During Danger School she was able to build a solid foundation for her business, launch, and be almost fully booked and ready to leave her full time job. Since going through Danger School, Rose has updated us and shared she was able to hit 6 figures within a year of starting her practice and is now consistently having $10k months, as well as being able to build her business in a way that is aligned with her values and boundaries. Listen to hear more of Rose's story about her coaching experience and the live walk through of Danger School! Connect with Rose: Instagram: @olivebranch_therapy  Website: olivebranchtherapy.net The next live walk through of Danger School starts September 29, 2022 - we'd love for you to join us! Check out dangerschool.com/danger-school for more case studies, and to learn more!

On this episode of Dangerous Creatives, Kristin chats with elopement photographer, podcast host, and educator Ingvild Kolnes, who shared so much about her journey from shooting traditional Norwegian weddings to building an elopement business with primarily couples traveling to Norway from the US.  Ingvild shares her journey as an entrepreneur and photographer and what she's learned along the way about marketing, pricing, and creating content to reach your ideal client. Kristin and Ingvild discuss SEO in depth, and Ingvild shares some of her top tips on what to do with your website, SEO, and blog to create a sustainable photography business that attracts your ideal clients and works FOR you and your values.  Connect with Ingvild: Instagram: @ingvildkolnes Podcast: Sustainable Photographer Education Photography We also just opened the doors to Danger School Group Coaching for our Fall 2022 Cohort, so if you want to jump in or check out more info, go to www.dangerschool.com/danger-school or click here to chat about it: https://181436.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/nrrpxcbnpkrdvnvgxntzwhpfrhpvtvvv Visit Us: www.dangerschool.com @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative

Hi! We're recapping the challenge, where to go from here, how important quick wins and longer term foundations and growth are, and some big take aways I wish I knew when I started growing my business 10-12+ years ago that would have saved me a lot of stress.  Loved hearing from you this week and so excited for our fall season of this podcast and all the guests and workshops to come so subscribe, send to a friend, and let us know what you're dying to learn about.  We also just opened the doors to Danger School Group Coaching for our Fall 2022 Cohort, so if you want to jump in or check out more info, go to www.dangerschool.com/danger-school or click here to chat about it: https://181436.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/nrrpxcbnpkrdvnvgxntzwhpfrhpvtvvv  Connect here

It's the last day my friends *tear* This challenge will make more sense with the worksheet so grab it here (you'll also get access to all the previous emails and worksheets) We'll be debriefing this challenge in the weeks to come, but I've been so happy to get so many messages from you about how this is ALREADY helping your business and we haven't even done the main part yet!! Today is the day, so excited to see it all come together. Listen to this episode for some very important things to take in to this day, how to create safety for yourself as you launch, and some hilarious mishaps in my business with a surprising response.  Love to you all! DM me here @kristinsweeting or email me here to let me know you did all 5 challenges and we'll pick winners for prizes next week - kristinsweetingphotography@gmail.com  LOVE Danger School starts Sept 29 or can be done online anytime!